Chapter 360: Chapter 360
Si Nanyan naturally wouldn’t let Shao Zhengze and Lu Shangxing leave just like that. Having suffered such a profound insult, how could she possibly agree to let the matter drop so easily?
"Blood Shadow Fiend!"
A bloody light burst from Si Nanyan’s eyes! The blood-red baleful aura transformed into a shadow that, in an instant, burrowed into the ground.
Shao Zhengze and Lu Shangxing, who had just departed, felt a sudden chill in their hearts, as if targeted by some unseen force. However, neither turned back; their bodies merely paused for a moment before they continued onward. Thıs text ıs hosted at novel·fire·net
Seeing this, Xiang Yanwen’s brows furrowed slightly. With a wave of his large hand, he positioned himself in front of Si Nanyan. He wasn’t siding with Shao Zhengze and Lu Shangxing; his immediate priority was to de-escalate the situation. The matter could be properly addressed later.
Si Nanyan, however, turned a deaf ear to him. The blood-red light enveloping her body grew more intensely crimson, showing no regard for Xiang Yanwen.
However, Feng Ruoli firmly grasped her wrist, shaking her head as she sent a telepathic message. "Don’t rush; we have plenty of time. Let’s save her first."
Feng Ruoli’s eyes were equally filled with an icy chill. But this was not the opportune moment to act. They hailed from the Wonderous Palace; when it came to underhanded tactics, they had an abundance to draw upon. Ning Xiaoyu’s neck was currently broken; treating her injury was the utmost priority.
Si Nanyan and Feng Ruoli exchanged a glance, and finally, they slowly lowered their raised hands.
Before either of them could make a move, Xiang Yanwen, quicker than them, went straight to Ning Xiaoyu’s side. He was about to administer treatment when he noticed that her crushed neck had already mostly healed.
Xiang Yanwen was slightly taken aback. Ning Xiaoyu’s recovery rate was astonishingly fast. This greatly exceeded his expectations. He had known this Puppet Body was unique, and now he realized it was even stronger than he had imagined.
"How can such ordinary materials produce such a physical body?" Xiang Yanwen was quite amazed. No matter how one looked at her, Ning Xiaoyu seemed utterly ordinary. Yet, it was this seemingly ordinary combination that had created an almost immortal Puppet Body.
"Xiao Yu, come here," Feng Ruoli said indifferently, calling Ning Xiaoyu over.
After all, Wen Zhixing’s Longevity Essence Blood flowed within Ning Xiaoyu’s body, naturally allowing her to recover from such injuries with extreme speed. However, she had never been significantly injured before and thus lacked a clear understanding of her own body’s capabilities.
"Now that everything is settled, I will take my leave." Believing the situation was resolved, Xiang Yanwen prepared to bid farewell and depart.
"Everything is settled?" Feng Ruoli, Si Nanyan, and Ning Xiaoyu immediately showed expressions of extreme dissatisfaction. Is the matter truly resolved? Clearly, the three of them had been bullied and insulted. It was obvious that Xiang Yanwen couldn’t be relied upon.
"Master, what’s the situation?"
Just then, Feng Ruoli’s Message Jade Talisman lit up, and Yun Xinyue’s slightly anxious voice emanated from it.
It turned out that, just moments before, Feng Ruoli had secretly messaged Yun Xinyue the instant she sensed something was amiss. Within the Purple Cloud Divine Sect, no outsider could assist them, not even Wen Zhixing. Fortunately, Yun Xinyue had become a candidate for Godson of the Divine Sect, granting her a degree of status and authority. If not for her intervention, Xiang Yanwen wouldn’t have arrived when he did.
The communication from Yun Xinyue made Xiang Yanwen nervous. Truth be told, he hadn’t been much help; in fact, it seemed more like he was assisting Shao Zhengze and Lu Shangxing. Furthermore, he had just said something that had clearly annoyed the three women.
"Master, what’s the situation?" Yun Xinyue asked again hurriedly when Feng Ruoli didn’t immediately respond.
How should I answer her... Feng Ruoli looked meaningfully at Xiang Yanwen before replying, "All is well, thanks to Elder Xiang’s timely arrival."
"That’s good, Master. I am not in a position to come out right now, but I will come to... save... you... We will be in touch later." Yun Xinyue’s voice betrayed a hint of hesitation, especially when she paused for a moment on the word "save."
Feng Ruoli furrowed her brows slightly. She wanted to contact Yun Xinyue again, but there was no reply.
"Thank you," Xiang Yanwen said, finally breathing a sigh of relief. He offered Feng Ruoli a slight salute by cupping his hands. He had genuinely feared Feng Ruoli might say something problematic. Yun Xinyue was now the apple of their lineage’s eye. Whether the Purple Bamboo Peak faction could escape the embarrassing predicament of being one of the Lower Three Veins depended entirely on Yun Xinyue and her companions. How could he possibly afford to offend her?
"No need." Feng Ruoli cupped her fist and shook her head. Her magnanimity was now evident, and like her formidable temper, it was immense. She had no intention of making Xiang Yanwen stand up for them. She had already seen clearly: if he were capable of standing up for them, he would have done so earlier instead of merely offering a reprimand.
"Elder Xiang, I don’t mean to make things difficult for you; I simply want to know which lineage Shao Zhengze and Lu Shangxing belong to?" Feng Ruoli asked again.
"Uh... that..." Xiang Yanwen began, then sighed. "Both of them are disciples of the Upper Three Veins. Even I shouldn’t provoke them." He added, without being explicit, "The Upper Three Veins are fundamentally a unified entity, possessing the most talented disciples and resources, all to defend their own status. We from the Lower Three Veins simply cannot afford to provoke them."
"So all that nice talk before was just hot air?" Si Nanyan, hearing this, turned around, her expression impassive as she spoke. She clearly remembered Xiang Yanwen’s efforts to recruit Liu Qingxuan. He had repeatedly claimed that within their Purple Cloud Divine Sect, anyone with talent and strength could ascend to a high position.