8mi Chapter 898 - 896: Target Confirmed
Chapter 898 - 896: Target Confirmed
Xuan Yu grinned and then walked away into the distance.Wang Zhan didn’t waste any more time and headed towards his room.
Although he needed to think carefully about Dong Tianlei’s words, what he needed more right now was rest.
But upon returning to his room, Wang Zhan couldn’t fall asleep. Dong Tianlei’s words continued to echo in his mind.
At this moment, the Sword Spirit slowly emerged. She glanced at Wang Zhan before smiling and saying, "I think we can give it a try."
"Aren’t you worried about that point Xuan Yu considered?"
"If Dong Tianlei really joins forces with those Elders, I definitely wouldn’t be their match."
"Even with the Fire Qilin by my side, it might not be able to turn the tide."
Although Wang Zhan was extremely confident, he was also clear about his own strength.
Beside him, the Sword Spirit smiled and said, "Things aren’t as bad as you think, and I can tell that Dong Tianlei might not be lying. After all, I’m quite familiar with the situation here. Dong Tianlei is indeed being suppressed in every way, but..."
The Sword Spirit suddenly pursed her lips into a smile, then continued, "Besides, even if Dong Tianlei teams up with those guys, it wouldn’t be a big problem. After all, the Elders’ strength is only at the peak of the Star System level, not yet advancing to the Star River level, so you might still have the power to fight."
"Of course, the premise is that Feng Tianci is by your side."
"But Feng Tianci just needs to be a trump card and hide in the shadows. As for other matters, he doesn’t need to intervene. If things really become desperate, Feng Tianci can come out to help later."
Wang Zhan frowned slightly. "Actually, I have considered that plan as well. However, Feng Tianci’s strength is only at the Star River realm, and now we don’t know how many Elders are in the Ice Valley. If all these Elders team up, I’m worried Feng Tianci might not be their match, especially since Feng Tianci hasn’t fully recovered to his peak state, which is somewhat concerning."
The Sword Spirit smiled and said, "You really don’t need to worry about these things. Although Feng Tianci now has only recovered to the Star River realm cultivation, he definitely has his own trump card. In desperate times, even if facing several Star River level experts, I’m sure he has the power to fight. So you just need to rest easy and let Feng Tianci stabilize the situation for you in the shadows."
"Besides, with Feng Tianci’s strength, it’s not difficult to hide his aura and infiltrate the Ice Valley."
"At that time, it will definitely achieve a surprising effect."
Some words from the Sword Spirit did provide Wang Zhan with a lot more confidence.
Wang Zhan immediately got out of bed and headed towards the back mountain.
Since he already had a plan, it’s best not to continue wasting time.
...
In the back mountain.
Inside a cave.
Feng Tianci was using those elixirs to continuously restore his strength. Hearing footsteps from outside, he slowly opened his eyes and immediately saw Wang Zhan approaching. He then asked without good humor, "What are you doing here late at night instead of sleeping?"
"Of course, there’s something I want to discuss with you."
Beside him, the Fire Qilin glanced at Wang Zhan and said, "Old Man, I should remind you that this kid’s belly is full of ill-intent. Coming to you so late, it must definitely be for no good reason."
"Hmm..."
Feng Tianci pondered for a moment.
"See, even the Fire Qilin can see your intentions. So, stop beating around the bush and just come clean about your intentions."
Wang Zhan scratched his head and without hesitation said directly, "I want to team up with Dong Tianlei to deal with the Elders in Luoxing Mountain, but we don’t know yet to what extent these guys have reached. So I want to provide myself with an extra layer of insurance, which means having you to help stabilize the situation."
"But rest assured, you just need to hide in the shadows. If things really reach a desperate realm, then you can help."
"It’s just that..."
Halfway through his words, Wang Zhan’s gaze fell upon the Fire Qilin, simultaneously smiling and saying, "It must accompany me on this mission and fight alongside me."
"Why?"
The Fire Qilin looked at Wang Zhan with displeasure before slowly saying, "You’re obviously not discussing but ordering, so why should I team up with you?"
"Moreover, I have my own matters to handle, and I’ve not fully absorbed the newly acquired divine weapons and tools. I’m very busy, okay?"
Upon hearing these words, Wang Zhan’s face immediately darkened.
The Fire Qilin did indeed help him quite a lot.
If it wasn’t by his side, his Ten Thousand Flaming Sword Formation wouldn’t have reached such a level.
After all, he and the Fire Qilin have a mutually supplementing effect, and with the Sword Spirit’s strength increasing, the combined power of the three turned his strength into such a fearsome realm.
Seeing the Fire Qilin’s smug expression, Wang Zhan spoke again: "Some of those weapons in your possession are actually part of my spoils, plus, I gave you quite a few demon cores back then. If you’re not planning to accompany me to Luoxing Mountain, you’ll need to return all those things, so we can clearly draw the line."
Upon hearing this, the Fire Qilin immediately turned her face aside and struck a rogue posture, "I’ve already absorbed all that stuff, how can I return it to you? But if you were to beg me a little, maybe I might reconsider and go to Luoxing Mountain with you."
On the side, Feng Tianci couldn’t help shaking his head and smiling wryly at the two of them, "You two really are a pair of happy rivals, aren’t you?"
In the midst of talking, Feng Tianci’s gaze suddenly fell on the Fire Qilin, and so he curiously asked: "I wonder if you’re male or female?"
Upon hearing this, the Fire Qilin’s face immediately turned bright red.
Soon after, the Fire Qilin grumbled irritably: "Female."
Upon hearing this, Feng Tianci clapped his hands and simultaneously smiled, saying: "As far as I know, all these variant beasts between Heaven and Earth are capable of taking human form, although it requires a certain amount of time. But with your current cultivation speed, I reckon it won’t be long before you can turn into human form, right?"
"Why not foster a relationship with this kid, maybe you two could even become a family?"
The Fire Qilin didn’t speak, but it was clear she was extremely shy.
And on the side, Wang Zhan shrugged and said: "Are you suggesting I become her dad? But I’m not married yet, so let’s forget it."
As soon as the words fell, the Fire Qilin immediately became furious and rushed towards Wang Zhan.
Fortunately, Wang Zhan’s reaction speed was incredibly fast.
In the blink of an eye, he had already distanced himself from the Fire Qilin.
After glancing at the Fire Qilin, he then said: "Even though the weak are chosen to be pinched like soft persimmons, you should have heard Feng Tianci’s words, right? Clearly, it’s Feng Tianci playing tricks, and I never said I wanted to adopt you as a daughter, why are you so agitated?"
The Fire Qilin immediately roared a few times.
As the two were about to start fighting, Feng Tianci clapped his hands, seeing both of them directing their gaze at him before speaking: "Alright, you two, stop the bickering."
"Let’s focus on more serious matters now."
Wang Zhan’s eyes lit up, he quickly leaned closer to Feng Tianci and promptly asked: "Seems like you’ve agreed with me?"
Feng Tianci nodded, though his face was full of a sly smile, "I can indeed help, but you also need to promise me one thing: when you return, you must prepare some elixir for me, until my strength is restored to its peak."
This...
Wang Zhan was instantly filled with annoyance.
That would probably require quite a lot of elixir, wouldn’t it?
But upon further thought, if he could establish this relationship with Feng Tianci, it meant Feng Tianci would stay by his side and he’d gain a free bodyguard, able to provide safety for those around him and also give him the time needed to strengthen the Sky Pavilion.
Thinking of this, Wang Zhan nodded.
"Deal."
Feng Tianci slowly stood up, walked to the side of the Fire Qilin, and after patting the Fire Qilin’s head, he smiled and said: "I know you don’t want to cooperate with him, but for the sake of my face, could you lend a hand?"
"If it weren’t for you asking, I wouldn’t bother with this guy."
The Fire Qilin grumbled irritably.
Wang Zhan then found a place to lay down without paying heed to the Fire Qilin’s words.
Seeing his demeanor, Feng Tianci asked in confusion: "Why aren’t you going back to your room to sleep properly, instead of stirring up trouble here?"
"We’re setting off early tomorrow morning, and now there’s not much time until dawn, so why bother? "
"Better to sleep a while longer here, to replenish my energy."
After Wang Zhan said this, he turned over and then directly closed his eyes, no longer planning to pay attention to the others.
On the side, the Fire Qilin also walked over and lay down.
Feng Tianci sat cross-legged, slowly closed his eyes—after all, he spent all his time recovering his strength, sleeping was completely out of the question...
At the crack of dawn the next day, Wang Zhan was the first to rush off to meet Dong Tianlei.
The Fire Qilin followed beside him.
As for Feng Tianci, he didn’t appear in everyone’s line of sight.
But Wang Zhan was very aware that Feng Tianci had long been by his side, just hiding somewhere unknown.
Dong Tianlei had just gotten up, and upon seeing Wang Zhan standing outside the door, quickly stepped forward to ask: "Well? Have you made up your mind?"