Chapter 1266: Exposed

“It’s Elder Yuan, fantastic, I can finally reunite with my cousin!” At this moment, over the mountains, the True Disciple beside Ye Chen spoke with immense joy.

A white-haired elder was rapidly flying towards them.

It was indeed the Elder from the Human King Hall sent by Nangong Feng.

“Nangong Sen, I’m glad you’re alive! How did you manage to escape!” Shortly, the elder arrived in front of Ye Chen and the other, unable to resist asking the True Disciple.

“It was this gentleman who saved me, otherwise, I would have been killed by the Demon Race by now.” Nangong Sen quickly spoke.

“Oh! May I ask which faction you belong to?” The elder’s eyes involuntarily fell on Ye Chen, as if he wanted to see through all his secrets.

“I’m just a mere Loose Cultivator, no sect or affiliation.” Ye Chen smiled slightly.

Anyone who wasn’t a fool could hear that he was unwilling to reveal his identity.

“For a Loose Cultivator to cultivate to the Peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, it’s quite an achievement. Come, I’ll take you to meet Lord Nangong. You saved a disciple of our Human King Hall, feel free to ask for any reward.” The elder did not pursue the question further but led Ye Chen and the other towards a patch of Ancient Forest below.

Soon, they landed near Nangong Feng.

Besides Nangong Feng, there were also several other Elders and True Disciples of the Human King Hall in this Ancient Forest.

Additionally, Ye Chen spotted an unforgettable figure, it was Bai Bing.

At this moment, like Nangong Feng, she was sitting cross-legged deep in the Ancient Forest, quickly restoring her internal mana with the aid of an Elixir.

Moreover, her complexion appeared a bit pale, as if she was injured.

“Hmm? Senior Sister Bai Bing is injured! Who on earth did this?” Ye Chen’s brows furrowed tightly, a cold gleam flashed deep in his eyes.

He and Bai Bing were already old acquaintances, their relationship was quite good.

So, he naturally wouldn’t allow anyone to harm Bai Bing.

If he discovered who harmed Bai Bing, he certainly wouldn’t let them go easily.

This was the price to pay for harming his family and friends.

“Lord Nangong, I’ve brought back Nangong Sen and the others.” The elder spoke respectfully.

“Cousin, I’m back! I thought I’d never see you all again this time!” Nangong Sen spoke with immense excitement.

“As long as you’re alright, otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to face your father.” Nangong Feng stood up from the ground, patting Nangong Sen’s shoulder.

“Cousin, the reason I was able to come back alive this time is all thanks to my benefactor! Can you let him stay with us? Otherwise, it would be very dangerous for him to venture into the Secret Realm alone!” Nangong Sen quickly said.

This was his promise to Ye Chen, and he naturally wanted to fulfill it.

“You saved my cousin, I should thank you. So tell me, what treasure do you want? As long as I have it, I will definitely give it to you.” Nangong Feng, however, didn’t respond to his cousin but addressed Ye Chen.

He certainly wouldn’t casually let a stranger stay with them.

Who knew if he was a spy sent by Outer Realm Races.

So, he only wanted to use treasure to send Ye Chen away.

“I don’t need any treasures, I just want to accompany you. Rest assured! I won’t cause you any trouble.” Ye Chen smiled slightly.

The reason he planned to accompany the strong ones from the Human King Hall was not that he needed their protection, but because he was worried about Bai Bing’s safety.

After all, Bai Bing was injured now.

And among this group of strong ones from the Human King Hall, the strongest was merely an ordinary Quasi-God Realm Elder.

If they encountered some powerful Quasi-God Realm attackers, the consequences would be unimaginable.

So, for Bai Bing’s sake, he decided to temporarily join their group.

Once Bai Bing was brought to a safe place, he would naturally leave.

“Sir, I fear this is inappropriate! Even though you saved my cousin, we don’t know your identity at all. If you were a spy sent by Outer Realm Races, wouldn’t we be in danger at any moment?” Nangong Feng said bluntly without even thinking.

He did so with everyone’s safety in mind.

Although Ye Chen’s cultivation was only at the Peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, he believed he could suppress him with a flick of a finger.

However, if the opposite brought Quasi-God Realm powerhouses of the Outer Realm Races here.

They would all face a catastrophic disaster at any moment.

“Cousin, Lord Ye Chen is definitely not a spy, please let him join us!” Nangong Sen said anxiously.

“Xiaosen, you cannot be too trusting of others. Don’t you understand this principle? Enough, don’t say any more, I won’t let him join us!” Nangong Feng said firmly.

“Alas! Benefactor, I’m sorry, I can’t fulfill my promise.” Nangong Sen couldn’t help but sigh, his eyes full of deep guilt.

Although he understood his cousin’s actions.

But thinking about Ye Chen losing the protection of the Human King Hall and possibly falling in the Secret Realm at any time, he felt very sorry for Ye Chen.

After all, the other party is his lifesaver!

“Senior Brother Nangong, my grandfather often teaches me that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring. Since this gentleman saved Nangong Sen, what harm is there in letting him join us?” At this moment, a voice as melodious as silver bells suddenly echoed in everyone’s ears.

The speaker was unexpectedly Bai Bing.

Although she had been healing and restoring the mana in her body, she also listened to the conversation between Ye Chen and the others.

In her view, since Ye Chen saved the True Disciple of the Human King Hall, the Hall should assist him, rather than leave him to fend for himself in this Secret Realm.

As for Ye Chen being an Outer Realm spy, that was entirely Nangong Feng’s groundless assumption, without any evidence.

Therefore, the Human King Hall should not commit such an ungrateful act because of this.

“Junior Sister Bai Bing, you really have a compassionate heart. In that case, let him follow us! However, let me warn you upfront, if you dare betray us, don’t blame me for being ruthless.” Nangong Feng couldn’t help but issue a stern warning to Ye Chen.

“Rest assured! I wouldn’t do such a thing!” Ye Chen nodded and said.

He also knew that Nangong Feng was trying to protect everyone’s safety, so he didn’t hold a grudge against him.

Moreover, he temporarily couldn’t reveal his true identity, so being misunderstood was quite normal!

“Thank you, Cousin, thank you, Senior Sister Bai Bing!” Nangong Sen couldn’t help but rejoice visibly.

He finally could fulfill his promise.

Otherwise, his conscience would never be at peace for his entire life.

“Bai Bing, Nangong Feng, you two should quickly restore your mana, otherwise if we face another attack from Outer Realm races, it would be troublesome!” At this moment, a burly black-robed elder said with a serious expression.

This elder is an Inner Hall Elder of the Human King Hall.

Although his strength had reached the Quasi-God Realm, even stronger than ordinary Quasi-God Realm experts.

However, within this Secret Realm, there were still quite a few Quasi-God Realm experts who could pose a threat to him.

Therefore, he wasn’t assured that he could protect the safety of Bai Bing and Nangong Feng.

Besides, there were other experts from the Human King Hall in this Secret Realm, some even supporting them from the Outer Realm as pure-blood Human Race.

If Bai Bing and Nangong Feng could restore their mana,

then he could lead them to rendezvous with this group of experts.

At that time, they would be completely safe.

“Elder Xiong, give me two more hours, and I can recover my strength,” Nangong Feng said.

“Me too, but my injuries can’t be recovered quickly,” Bai Bing said, slightly furrowing her brows.

Her injuries weren’t life-threatening, but they seriously affected her combat power.

Now, even if she restored her mana, it would be quite good to exert seventy percent of her strength.

“If only Ye Chen were here, with his mastery in Alchemy Dao, he would surely heal me easily!” Bai Bing couldn’t help but picture Ye Chen in her mind.

She hadn’t seen Ye Chen for over two years, and for some reason, she suddenly missed him.

Unfortunately, Ye Chen was now the target of many Outer Realm races.

Even the Celestial Demon Race wanted him torn to pieces.

Therefore, he absolutely couldn’t appear in this Secret Realm.

Otherwise, it would be like a moth to a flame.

“Fairy Bai Bing, I happen to have a Healing Holy Medicine here. If you trust me, you can use it to heal,” at this moment, Ye Chen suddenly took out a purple elixir from the Storage Bracelet and smiled slightly.

“Junior Sister Bai Bing, you mustn’t hastily take this elixir; beware it might be a trick!” Nangong Feng’s brows furrowed as he hastily transmitted to Bai Bing.

“This gentleman, since it’s the first time we’ve met, such a precious gift, I can’t accept it,” Bai Bing said with a slight smile, tactfully declining Ye Chen.

She didn’t distrust Ye Chen, but since it was their first meeting, how could she casually accept something from him!

“Indeed, I was presumptuous,” Ye Chen nodded, putting away the elixir.

After all, Bai Bing didn’t know he was Ye Chen, so it’s quite normal not to accept his elixir.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

At this moment, a series of extremely piercing sounds of breaking through the air suddenly spread from the high sky.

“Not good, someone is coming over here!”

“Could it be that some Outer Realm races have discovered us!” Everyone’s faces changed dramatically.

“Damn! Did you betray us? Otherwise, why were we discovered not long after you arrived here?” Nangong Feng’s gaze fixed on Ye Chen, eyes flashing with fiery anger.