The sect leader watched the two return to the hall, glancing at them indifferently: "You two took a bit too long this time."
Xiao Feng and the outer sect elder exchanged a glance, then stepped forward at the same time to explain how they had taken mortals as their disciples.
When the sect leader learned that a mortal had entered their sect, his expression changed slightly.
However, the sect leader did not take mortals seriously, since mortals lacked inherent talent and their strength was insufficient to join their ranks.
Just then, a Qingzong disciple rushed in from outside the hall, looking flustered, and knelt before the sect leader: "Sect leader, news has come from the south that demons have appeared."
Upon learning that the demons had appeared in the southern city, the elders exchanged glances and stood up: "Those things actually showed up?"
Hearing their deep fear of the demons, Xiao Feng couldn't help but turn his gaze to the sect leader: "This disciple wants to know... just how great a threat are the demons?"
Elder Tianhua, seeing that Xiao Feng didn't even know about the Demon Clan, snorted coldly: "The appearance of the Demon Clan means a bloodbath is coming. They must be killed as soon as possible."
Not only does the Qing Sect need to send disciples to investigate, but other prestigious sects also need to send their disciples to check.
After listening to their description of the demon race, Xiao Feng took a few steps back and returned to the group.
The sect leader looked anxious: "The Flame Sect and our Azure Sect have been at odds lately, and our elders cannot leave the Azure Sect. I wonder if any disciple is willing to go there."
At this moment, the sect leader turned his gaze to the direct disciples of the elders, as if wanting to see if they had any intention of going there.
Lu Xue'er and Feng Luo exchanged a glance, then lowered their heads, unable to utter a single word.
The sect leader thought they could shoulder the responsibility, but no one expected that the two of them didn't have that ability.
Left with no other option, the sect leader turned his gaze to Xiao Feng: "Do you have time? Your injuries should have healed by now, right?"
When Xiao Feng heard the sect leader place his hopes on him, he quickly stepped forward and said, "My injuries have healed, and I can leave the sect at any time."
Seeing Xiao Feng accept this mission from afar, those around him quickly stepped out from the group and said, "This disciple is willing to go along."
Everyone knew that the two of them had a good relationship. The sect leader did not reject the suggestions around him, but pointed in Xiao Feng's direction: "It is up to you to decide whether to bring other people."
Xiao Feng nodded slightly, walked over to the person beside him, and chuckled softly: "This journey is extremely dangerous, so you don't need to come with me."
He had his own ulterior motives for traveling to the southern city this time; he had always believed that the magic flute was a magical artifact used by the demon race.
Now that the demons have appeared, it has given him a chance to prove himself.
Seeing that Xiao Feng had made up his mind, the people around him didn't dwell on the matter any longer. They patted Xiao Feng on the shoulder and said, "Be careful. We'll wait for you to come back."
Without delay, he hurriedly returned to the courtyard, packed his belongings, and left Qingzong.
Based on the joint investigation by the elders and the sect leader, they believe that the source of the demonic energy may be in the desolate city in the south.
To save time, Xiao Feng flew on his sword the entire way, arriving at the gates of Huangming City in just half a day.
Xiao Feng glanced at the sky and, at the last moment before the city gates closed, slipped into the city.
He originally thought the demons inside the city would be very obvious, but to his surprise, everything inside the city was normal, and there was nothing wrong with it at all.
He walked around the city several times before finally deciding to stay there temporarily.
The fact that we don't have information now doesn't mean we won't have information in the future.
To avoid attracting the attention of others in the city, he disguised himself as a businessman, rented a shop here, and hung up a sign that said he sold wine.
Since he had never drunk alcohol before and knew nothing about how it was made, he never opened the door from beginning to end.
Xiao Feng, however, paid no attention. His spiritual power continued to spread, encompassing the entire city.
He can spot any demons as soon as they appear, without worrying about them discovering his location.
For several days, Xiao Feng found no trace of the demons, and his brows furrowed slightly: "Could they have come to the wrong place?"
In his eyes, it was impossible for demons to conceal their presence so perfectly; this city was very likely to have no trace of demons.
Xiao Feng withdrew his spiritual energy and sighed, "It seems I need to adjust my timeframe."
In his view, if he did not find anyone soon, he had to find a chance to leave.
As usual, Xiao Feng went downstairs and planned to close the tavern.
No one expected that a figure would dart in through the door and stumble and fall down in front of him.
Xiao Feng looked at the person lying in front of him with a surprised expression, and helped her up: "You have such injuries?"
The woman was shocked to hear that Xiao Feng could see her injuries: "You can actually see the injuries inside my body, you should be able to heal me, right?"
Xiao Feng ignored her, casually closed the tavern door, and sat down in front of her with an indifferent expression.
"I can let you stay for one night, but you must leave here by tomorrow morning."
After his recent probing, Xiao Feng found no demonic energy in the woman's body and had no interest in the feud taking place in the city.
If he gets involved with the forces within the city, the demons will definitely take notice of his strength.
Xiao Feng didn't want to be discovered as soon as he appeared, as that would only do him harm.
Seeing that Xiao Feng didn't want to talk to her, the woman said to him, "If you can heal my injuries, I'm willing to pay you a generous reward."
She fainted as soon as she finished speaking.
Xiao Feng approached the woman, his face full of speechlessness: "Is it really true? What if I cure you and you don't pay me? I can't do anything about it."
He sat down next to the woman, placed his hand on her wrist, and examined her body to see that her injuries were very serious. He sighed.
"I have never seen anyone with such severe injuries. I don't know what you did."
After careful consideration, he sat behind the woman, his palms radiating azure spiritual energy, and struck her hard on the back.
As the cyan spiritual energy entered the woman's body, her injuries gradually healed.
In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Xiao Feng withdrew his hand and breathed a sigh of relief: "The injuries in my body have been balanced. Now we just need to wait for you to wake up."
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