Chapter 415 - 414: Arrangements

Chapter 415: Chapter 414: Arrangements

"Don’t worry, Sect Leader. I will recover my strength within these seven days. Then, once we reach the North Spirit Ruins, everything will proceed as planned. I can handle things on the inside; the outside is up to you." Xu Zitao said to Beiming Huahai, his eyes glinting with murderous intent.

"And then, Ling Fei will die."

"Heh, as for Ling Fei, I’ve already made arrangements. He is certain to die this time," Beiming Huahai chuckled. "You don’t need to worry too much about it."

"As for what happens on the outside, I have it under control." Beiming Huahai was very calm, looking as if he had everything in hand.

"But this Ling Fei is very strong. To think he possesses True Dragon Blood Qi and can unleash an attack comparable to a Nascent Soul Realm powerhouse... Still, if that’s all he’s capable of, he’s no match for me, Xu Zitao. My only fear is that he has other tricks up his sleeve." Xu Zitao’s expression remained arrogant. Even though he had been defeated at Ling Fei’s hands, he was still completely confident he could kill him. However, he did have some lingering concerns, afraid that Ling Fei had more hidden abilities.

After all, it was astonishing to find someone with such a rich True Dragon Bloodline in the Southern Wilderness.

How could a person like that not have a powerful backer?

"Ling Fei most likely obtained the Marsh King’s inheritance," Beiming Huahai said.

"Back then, the Marsh King obtained Dragon Blood in the Falling Star Mountain Range, which allowed him to wield the Dragon’s Might and sweep aside all geniuses at his level. It’s most likely the same for Ling Fei."

Based on his knowledge of the Southern Wilderness, Beiming Huahai could naturally deduce that Ling Fei had some fortuitous encounter in the Falling Star Mountain Range.

And it was all related to the Marsh King.

In fact, Beiming Huahai had also been to the core region of the Falling Star Mountain Range.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t been able to enter the Qi Vortex of the True Dragon Ancient Hall.

"The Marsh King!" A glint flashed in Xu Zitao’s eyes; he had heard of the Marsh King before.

"If that’s all it is, then there’s nothing to fear," Xu Zitao muttered.

"Heh, even though the Marsh King obtained Dragon Blood back then, he was nothing special. Besides, this Ling Fei is only at the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm. He can’t make any waves. Rest assured, the Southern Wilderness will be ours. Since you’re not seriously injured, I won’t disturb you any longer. Just focus on your recovery," Beiming Huahai said with a chuckle.

He didn’t give Ling Fei much thought.

"Mm." Xu Zitao nodded.

He knew as well that recovering his strength had to be his first priority.

’If Ling Fei has only obtained the so-called inheritance of the Marsh King, then I have nothing to worry about.’

’When that time comes, I’ll show you the gap between us.’ Xu Zitao’s face was murderous as an image of Ling Fei appeared in his mind.

’No matter what, I must kill that young man here.’

After Beiming Huahai left, Xu Zitao continued to heal his wounds.

...

Meanwhile, the people who had come to congratulate Ling Fei began to depart one by one.

However, Master Xuan Ji, Master Xuan Yin, Sect Leader Wan of the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, and the other alchemists remained.

On the high platform were Sect Leader Yuan, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun, and three other Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses.

In addition to them, there was Ling Fei.

It was, of course, Ling Fei’s idea to have Master Xuan Ji and the others stay behind.

"I will forever remember the help you two seniors gave me in the Falling Star Mountain Range." Ling Fei rose to his feet and expressed his gratitude to the two sects.

"Though I am of humble ability, I still aspire to become a Pill King. If I achieve that title in the future, I will certainly not forget the kindness of the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple and the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers."

"Heh, you’re too kind, Ling the Pill Master. It is our good fortune to be acquainted with you, Mr. Ling," Sect Leader Wan said with extreme politeness.

They were already forced to see him in a new light when he refined the Spirit Awakening Pill, but now Ling Fei had also taken first place in Martial Arts, displaying astonishing combat strength.

This caused even a Divine Mansion Realm powerhouse like Sect Leader Wan to regard Ling Fei with new eyes.

She knew with certainty that if Ling Fei was allowed to develop, his future achievements would definitely surpass her own. Therefore, there was no need to put on airs now.

"Heh, Ling the Pill Master, you asked us to stay. What matter did you wish to discuss?" Master Xuan Ji asked with a smile.

Yuan Huaitian remained silent, merely glancing toward Ling Fei.

"Since you have asked, Master, I will be direct." Ling Fei was just as courteous, rising and clasping his hands.

"I do, in fact, have a favor to ask." Seeing how polite Sect Leader Wan was, Ling Fei didn’t waste any words and got straight to the point.

"Please, speak your mind, Ling the Pill Master," said Sect Leader Wan.

"There’s no need to worry, Ling the Pill Master. As long as it is within our power, we will certainly offer our full support," Master Xuan Ji said solemnly.

"I have a friend named Shangguan Wan’er. She is with the Beiming Sword Sect. After the events at the North Spirit Ruins conclude, I want to bring her into my Lingyun Sect. However, I fear the Beiming Sword Sect will use that as an opportunity to cause trouble, so I hope to ask you two seniors to lend your support when the time comes," Ling Fei explained.

This was the very reason Ling Fei had specifically asked the experts from the two sects to remain behind.

He wanted to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

Asking Shangguan Wan’er to join the Lingyun Sect right now would clearly be too soon.

Because if a war broke out, it would affect their entry into the North Spirit Ruins.

The Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple and the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers would surely have reservations.

After all, they also wanted their own disciples to gain opportunities in the North Spirit Ruins.

However, after returning from the North Spirit Ruins, once the disciples of the various sects had gone to seek their own opportunities, they would have nothing to lose even if a war really did break out. Out of respect for Ling Fei, they would likely agree to help. That way, the matter of Shangguan Wan’er accompanying him to the Lingyun Sect would go more smoothly.

To ensure everything went off without a hitch, Ling Fei chose this specific time to discuss the matter.

"So that’s what this is about?" Sect Leader Wan showed a hint of surprise, though she wasn’t particularly shocked.

Then, she and Master Xuan Ji exchanged a glance before she replied, "Since this is a matter concerning Ling the Pill Master, we will certainly offer our full support when the time comes."

To them, it was a trivial matter.

With three Divine Mansion Realm powerhouses on their side, they imagined Beiming Huahai wouldn’t dare to try anything.

"In that case, I must thank you seniors in advance." Hearing this, Ling Fei clasped his hands and expressed his gratitude to the two of them.

At the same time, he breathed an inward sigh of relief.

As long as these two sects were willing to help, things would be much easier.

This way, Shangguan Wan’er could stay with him at the Lingyun Sect.

Ling Fei’s heart ached as he recalled the nearly hopeless expression on Shangguan Wan’er’s face after her battle with Lian Shuang.

She was such an ambitious and spirited woman, yet her life had been so full of hardship.

And yet he, Ling Fei, had been unable to do anything to help.

Now, he could finally do something.

This was also why Ling Fei had fought with all his might against Xu Zitao.

It wasn’t just a contest between him and Xu Zitao; it was also his chance to display his own power.

Only by being powerful enough himself would the experts of the various sects take him seriously.

Otherwise, without sufficient strength, why would the people from the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple and the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers take risks for him?

"You are too polite, Ling the Pill Master," Master Xuan Ji said, waving his hand.

"Your affairs are our affairs, Ling the Pill Master. Why draw lines between us?" Sect Leader Wan said with a dazzling smile.

And so, the matter was settled.