He quickened his pace, afraid of being discovered.

The servant returned to report.

But Xiao Feng didn't recognize Bai Zhao, and returned to the cave with his bundle.

"Interesting, they actually dared to send a double." He sneered, and then returned to the cave.

Ouyang Mingyue huddled in the corner and hurriedly looked up when she heard footsteps.

"Xiao Feng, you promised you'd let me go once you got the ransom." Her voice carried a hint of hope and fear.

Xiao Feng's lips curled into a strange smile: "Of course, I keep my word." He tossed the bundle in front of Ouyang Mingyue: "Open it and see for yourself. If the ransom is enough, you can leave."

Ouyang Mingyue opened the bundle with trembling hands. When she saw the last two pills, her pupils contracted sharply, and she looked up at Xiao Feng in disbelief.

Xiao Feng keenly noticed her reaction, a sly glint in his eyes.

"What's wrong? Did you see something special?" he asked, feigning concern.

Ouyang Mingyue bit her lip, trying hard to hide her shock.

Xiao Feng slowly approached, leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I'll give you a chance. Choose one and eat it, and I'll let you go."

Ouyang Mingyue's heart raced. She knew how potent these two pills were, but she had no other choice at this moment. Her hand trembled as she reached for one of the pills.

With trembling hands, Ouyang Mingyue put the Nine-Nine Sacred Yang Pill into her mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, and a scorching aura burst forth within her body.

She felt as if her internal organs were being burned by raging fire, and the pain was unbearable.

"Ah!" Ouyang Mingyue couldn't help but let out a shrill scream, curling up into a ball and rolling around on the ground.

She felt as if her meridians were about to be burned off, and the sweat seeping from her skin was scorching hot.

Xiao Feng stood aside, coldly observing Ouyang Mingyue's painful struggle.

He secretly pondered to himself that the medicinal power of this Nine-Nine Sacred Yang Pill was indeed domineering. If not handled properly, the little girl might explode and die on the spot.

"Save...save me..." Ouyang Mingyue's eyes were red, and tears flowed uncontrollably.

She struggled to lift her head, looked at Xiao Feng with pleading eyes, and weakly begged, "Please... save me... I don't want to die..."

Xiao Feng frowned slightly, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

If we lend a hand, this girl will owe us a tremendous favor.

But if we stand by and watch someone die, it would be a pity to see such a genius perish.

After a moment's thought, Xiao Feng's lips curled into a playful smile: "I can save you, but you'll owe me a favor. If I ever ask anything of you in the future, you must agree unconditionally."

"Okay...okay..." Ouyang Mingyue didn't care about anything else and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Without further hesitation, Xiao Feng strode forward and pulled Ouyang Mingyue into his arms.

He activated his internal energy technique, placing his right palm against Ouyang Mingyue's back, and began to unleash the Star Absorbing Technique.

Instantly, a surge of intense and violent fire elemental energy flowed continuously from Ouyang Mingyue's body into Xiao Feng's body.

Xiao Feng felt as if he had swallowed a ball of raging flames, and his whole body was burning with pain.

"Hiss..." Xiao Feng gasped, secretly marveling at the power of the Nine-Nine Sacred Yang Pill.

He endured the discomfort and continued to circulate his cultivation technique to absorb the fire elemental energy.

Ouyang Mingyue felt the burning sensation in her body gradually lessen, replaced by an indescribable feeling of comfort.

She involuntarily leaned closer to Xiao Feng's chest, and her breathing gradually calmed down.

Xiao Feng keenly noticed the changes in the girl in his arms and thought to himself, "It seems that this girl is indeed taking a tonic. If I can absorb all of this pure fire spiritual power, it will greatly benefit my cultivation."

With this in mind, Xiao Feng accelerated his absorption speed.

However, at this moment, Ouyang Mingyue's condition suddenly changed.

Her eyes were glazed over, her cheeks flushed, and she clung softly to Xiao Feng.

"It's so...so hot..." Ouyang Mingyue murmured, her hands unconsciously wrapping around Xiao Feng's waist, snuggling into his arms.

Xiao Feng felt a strange sensation surge into his heart, and the evil fire within him was also stirred up.

He suppressed his inner turmoil and tried to push Ouyang Mingyue away, only to find that the girl was surprisingly strong.

"Damn it!" Xiao Feng cursed under his breath, realizing that the situation was bad.

He knew that if things continued like this, something irreversible might happen.

However, Xiao Feng was indeed unable to control himself, and Ouyang Mingyue in front of him was quite a beauty.

After a cup of tea.

Xiao Feng quickly gathered up his bundle on the ground and turned to leave.

However, before leaving, his gaze inadvertently fell on Ouyang Mingyue.

A striking red stain appeared on the girl's white dress. Startled, Xiao Feng quickly hurried away from the scene.

As he ran, he cursed himself inwardly: "Xiao Feng, what foolish thing did you do?!"

Xiao Feng was filled with unease and hurriedly returned to the Ming Cult.

He searched for Liu Qisheng impatiently, his steps hurried, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Senior Brother Liu! Where is Senior Brother Liu?" Xiao Feng called out as he looked around.

Finally, he found Liu Qisheng in a secluded little house.

Liu Qisheng was frowning, holding a thick ancient book in his hands, his expression solemn.

"Junior Brother Xiao, you're back." Liu Qisheng looked up at Xiao Feng, then lowered his head again to continue reading the book in his hands.

Xiao Feng took a few steps closer and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing?"

Liu Qisheng sighed, closed his book, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "I'm searching for a way to save Yuwei. Her condition is getting worse and worse, and I'm worried..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng's heart tightened.

He walked quickly to Zhao Yuwei's bedside and looked at the unconscious girl lying there.

Zhao Yuwei lay quietly on the bed, her face as pale as paper.

Xiao Feng sat down by the bed and said softly, "Yuwei, you need to get better soon. The flowers outside are all in bloom, and your favorite pear blossom grove is so beautiful now..."

What's the point of staying here all day?

A clear voice rang out. Su Xueqing leaned against the doorframe, a faint smile playing on her lips. "You'd be better off focusing on improving your cultivation."

Xiao Feng turned to look at her: "Miss Xueqing..."

"Let's go, it's time to practice." Su Xueqing moved lightly to Xiao Feng's side: "The Heavenly Demon Art is not so easy to master. If you don't pay attention, you won't be able to catch up with me."

In the training room, Su Xueqing patiently guided Xiao Feng on the key points of cultivating the Heavenly Demon Art.

"The mind must be calm, the breath must be concentrated. To master the Heavenly Demon Art, one must first be able to control the demonic energy within the body..."

Xiao Feng listened intently and quickly became absorbed in the music. An hour later, he opened his eyes, his body brimming with power. "This Heavenly Demon Art is truly profound; I feel I've improved again."

"Not bad." Su Xueqing nodded. "Your comprehension is indeed quite good."

Xiao Feng stood up and stretched his limbs: "Unfortunately, it's not enough. I need even greater power."