Mo Bai interrupted her: "You've used up a lot of energy. I'll explain it to her. You go and recover."
She was about to nod when her expression suddenly changed, and she abruptly pushed Lin Xiaoman away: "Watch out!"
A jet of blood shot out from the scorched ground, heading straight for Lin Xiaoman's back.
Rong Jiaojiao quickly and skillfully put it into a jade bottle.
Lin Xiaoman asked in alarm, "What was that just now?"
Mo Bai replied, "The demon is mysterious and elusive."
"Alright, Rong Jiaojiao should go and recover now. Ask me if you have any questions."
Jun Yuangui glanced at Mo Bai and then at Rong Jiaojiao, his expression displeased, and asked, "Are you two very familiar with each other?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "We're quite familiar with each other; we've trained together for a long time."
Jun Yuangui snorted coldly, clearly displeased with Mo Bai.
Qing Xuanzi pulled his disciple away: "Let's go, Jiaojiao, let's get away from here before we recover."
Rong Jiaojiao obediently went to the side to recover, with Qing Xuanzi, Zi Ling, and Xiao Jin protecting her.
When Rong Jiaojiao had almost fully recovered, three senior Taoist masters returned from afar.
In the blink of an eye, they landed beside the group. Lin Xiaoman quickly stepped forward and asked, "Master, how are those two old monsters? Are you injured?"
Zhao Yuntian was pleased with his disciple's concern and laughed loudly, "Those two old monsters from the Blood Fiend Sect have been dealt with by us!"
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon seeing Rong Jiaojiao, Zhao Yuntian clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, young friend Rong." He then turned to Qing Xuanzi and said, "This must be young friend Qing Xuan. Thank you for saving my disciple."
Qing Xuanzi returned the greeting: "Senior, you're too kind. We're all on the same path, it's only right!"
Zhao Yuntian then looked at Mo Zhizhou and Mo Bai, and clasped his hands in thanks as well: "Thank you, Young Master Mo and Fellow Daoist Mo!"
"If it weren't for your timely arrival, we would have lost many disciples here today."
Mo Zhizhou replied politely, and Rong Jiaojiao leaned closer to Mo Bai: "Were you called here for backup?"
Mo Bai nodded: "We met somewhere else half a month ago. We received a request for help two hours ago and came here immediately."
"So that's how it is. I was wondering what a coincidence it was."
Mo Bai looked at her: "Speaking of which, how did you and your master end up here?"
Rong Jiaojiao waved her hand and said, "Don't mention it, we..."
She briefly recounted their experiences, and Mo Bai became more and more impressed as he listened. He asked, "So you and your master crossed the ocean to the Snow Country, and then came to the Rainforest?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded, and Mo Bai asked curiously, "Then don't you still have to go through the Sea of Fog?"
Jun Yuangui, who had been eavesdropping for some time, exclaimed in surprise, "What? You came from the Misty Sea?"
"Are you all out of your minds?"
He looked Rong Jiaojiao up and down: "Are you alright?"
Everyone was confused by him and looked at Rong Jiaojiao. Rong Jiaojiao was a little embarrassed and smiled, "No, we didn't come from the Fog Sea, we came from the side."
Jun Yuangui breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Be careful, you only have one life."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "I know!"
Qing Xuanzi was somewhat displeased, as if he didn't care about his disciple.
Lin Xiaoman's eyes darted between Rong Jiaojiao, Mo Bai, and Jun Yuangui, sensing that the atmosphere among them was strange.
Jun Yuangui ignored the others and asked, "Where are you going next?"
Rong Jiaojiao said, "Of course, we will continue to train in the rainforest."
“The Blood Fiend Sect has sent countless people; you must be careful,” he said, then frowned and added, “Why don’t you come with us? I heard that the bottom of the Ancient Blood Pool was once a high-grade mineral vein, but it was later polluted.”
"However, top-grade spirit stones that have been soaked in the blood pool will evolve into top-grade spirit crystals, which are comparable to spirit marrow. Would you like to go and take a look?"
Rong Jiaojiao's eyes lit up, and she turned to look at her master: "Master, shall we go?"
Although Qing Xuanzi was unhappy with Jun Yuangui's presumptuous arrangement for Rong Jiaojiao, he had to admit that he was also very tempted.
Leaving aside the need for his disciple's natal array, if he could find more spirit crystals and integrate them into his own natal array, its power would definitely be even greater.
Qing Xuanzi looked at the two senior Celestial Masters leading the group and asked, "May I ask if we may go together, seniors?"
Zhao Yuntian looked at the man who hadn't said much and asked, "What does Fellow Daoist Tianquan think?"
The man named Tianquan glanced at Jun Yuangui and uttered a single word: "Agreed!"
As soon as Rong Jiaojiao heard the name, she knew that this person was also a member of the Xuanji Sect.
Zhao Yuntian nodded, then turned to the group and said, "Everyone, take a short rest. We'll set off soon."
He then looked at Mo Bai and asked, "What are Young Master Mo's plans?"
Mo Bai crossed his arms and a playful smile appeared on his lips: "Since the Ancient Blood Pool contains spirit crystals, this young master will naturally not miss it."
He glanced at Rong Jiaojiao and deliberately dragged out his words, "After all, someone has to protect some of these headstrong little girls, lest they fall into danger again."
Upon hearing this, Jun Yuangui's expression instantly darkened, and his aura fluctuated slightly. "Young Master Mo seems to have forgotten that not everyone in this rainforest needs your 'protection'."
He stepped forward and stood beside Rong Jiaojiao, exuding an air of unquestionable authority.
Rong Jiaojiao rolled her eyes: "You talk as if I'm some kind of useless piece of trash. How much do you look down on me?"
With a displeased expression, Qing Xuanzi pulled Rong Jiaojiao to Lin Xiaoman's side.
Zhao Yuntian nodded with a smile, "There have been many unexpected events during the execution. If we could have Mo Daoyou accompany Young Master Mo, we would be more than happy to do so."
He patted Jun Yuangui on the shoulder, signaling him to calm down.
Mo Bai shrugged and said no more.
Lin Xiaoman stared at Zi Ling, who had transformed into a little sable, unable to look away: "This is so cute! Jiaojiao, what's its name? Can I pet it?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "Okay."
Zi Ling was so happy to be praised for being cute that she jumped into Lin Xiaoman's arms.
After resting, Zhao Yuntian gathered everyone to discuss matters, saying, "According to the map, the ancient blood pool is nearby, but the blood pool is located in an underground mineral vein."
He unfolded a yellowed animal hide map, his fingertips tracing the dense crimson lines on it: "The entrance to the mine was most likely sealed off by the Blood Fiend Sect beforehand."
"Just in case, we will split into three groups to investigate—Fellow Daoist Tianquan and I will each lead a team to flank from the east and west sides. Fellow Daoist Mo and Young Master Mo, would you be willing to lead a third team to investigate from the front?"
Mo Bai stroked the jade pendant at his waist and nodded: "Just what I wanted, but the selection of the third team..."
He raised his hand and pointed to Rong Jiaojiao: "Rong Jiaojiao and I have cooperated many times, and we can work together well in battle. Let them be on our team."
No one else objected, and even Jun Yuangui nodded. He handed Rong Jiaojiao a jade pendant: "Crush it if you are in danger."
Rong Jiaojiao refused to take it, so Jun Yuangui simply shoved it into her hand and turned to leave.
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