Once the old poisoner had completely left, Mu Qingqing's smile gradually faded, turning into a solemn expression.
In theory, it's a good thing that Mo Yan was successfully rescued. Given the relationship between Shen Yunhao and Mu Shuangshuang, it's almost certain that this super combat power at the half-step Taixu level will stand on her side.
but……
"That's where the trouble lies..."
Mu Qingqing sighed softly, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. "Letting that old ghost know Mo Yan's true strength so early, given his temperament, there's no guarantee he won't resort to desperate measures."
After all... there's the Blood Sect lurking behind them, ready to pounce.
"It seems we still can't let our guard down when we get back; we must be wary of that old bastard destroying us all..."
...
Thus, the Demon Vine Outbreak, which shocked the entire continent and attracted the attention of countless top experts, finally came to an end.
The subsequent repercussions, however, continue to spread.
Ouyang Jingfeng returned to Wanren City and began to deal with a series of messes.
The first event is the Kendo tournament.
Despite the numerous setbacks along the way, the event was not suspended and will continue to determine the final rankings and prizes.
Ning Yuyao and Shen Yunhao had already secured their spots in the top ten, and the rewards Ning Yuyao deserved would be properly delivered to the Guanghan Palace by the Cangqiong Sword Pavilion.
As for Shen Yunhao... the greatest reward is that he has already voluntarily followed that kid, plus his current fame and complex background that is entangled with the righteous sects, the demon race, the dragon race, and even the demonic sect...
Ouyang Jingfeng felt it was best to distance himself from this kid as much as possible, and avoid provoking him if possible, lest he get burned.
Secondly, there was the sudden escalation of the conflict between Guanghan Palace and Taixuan Dao Sect.
These two sects were already at odds, and now, after the battle between Shangguan Jingming and Tianyuan Daoren, although they haven't completely broken ties, the animosity between them has deepened.
In the short term, the two sects may not engage in a full-scale conflict, but in the future, when their disciples travel outside, various frictions will likely be unavoidable.
Finally, there is the explanation to the people of the world.
The deaths of so many outside cultivators in Wanren City, and the panic caused by the appearance of the Demon Vine, all need a clear explanation.
Blaming the Blood Sect for all of this is undoubtedly the best option to quell public opinion and shift the blame.
As for Baihe Temple... Ouyang Jingfeng's gaze turned towards the direction of Taixuan Dao Sect, his eyes deep.
"Next, it remains to be seen how our righteous leader, the Tianyuan Sect Master, will handle this..."
...
Consciousness, as if submerged in the deep sea for a long time, finally struggled to surface.
Shen Yunhao slowly opened his heavy eyelids, the glaring light causing him to squint instinctively.
Immediately, a sharp, intense pain, as if all the bones in his body had been dismantled and reassembled, surged like a tidal wave, causing him to gasp in shock.
"Well……"
He felt like a broken puppet, and even the slightest movement of a finger would cause countless nerves to ache, and his chest felt as if it were being pressed firmly by some "heavy object".
He lowered his head, his vision blurry but focused—
A round, fluffy, brown-grey fat cat was sprawled out on his chest, its belly rising and falling with its even breathing, making a soft "purring" sound, fast asleep!
That familiar body shape and coat color...
"Milk...milk tea?"
Shen Yunhao subconsciously wanted to call its name, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was blocked by the burning dryness and pain in his throat. His voice was as hoarse as an old bellows and so weak that it was almost inaudible.
This movement and the sound it made allowed him to become more aware of his own condition.
Only then did he recall everything that had happened before... In order to save Mo Yan, he had already entrusted the Heart of the Vast Ocean to Nie Qingshuang, and the trace of original power he left behind was also transferred to the seriously injured Mo Yan during the escape.
As for the mysterious golden threads within his body, they would only be passively triggered when he faced a fatal threat, thus preserving his life, and would not concern himself with this weakness.
"Looks like... we've really messed up this time..."
Shen Yunhao closed his eyes and examined his inner self. Only then did he realize that the injuries on his body were not only caused by the Ghost Wood itself, but more seriously by the backlash from the Nightmare Secret Technique!
Forcing a body at the mid-stage of the Soul Condensation Realm to bear and operate the immense cultivation of a half-step Void Realm expert, even for a short time, would be devastating to his body.
Now that external force has been withdrawn, it's like a skin that has been stretched to its limit suddenly loosening, leaving behind a terrible state full of cracks. Meridians, energy centers, and even muscles and bones have all suffered varying degrees of damage.
"But... it's a miracle we survived. I thought we were really going to die at that old devil's hands this time..."
"But...where am I? How did milk tea end up here? Could it be..."
Shen Yunhao struggled to recall what had happened... He was swallowed by the black hole at the top of the withered tree, shrouded in endless darkness and deathly aura, and finally lost consciousness completely...
"I remember that Milk Tea was taken to Lizhou by that stinky fox..." The thoughts in my mind gradually connected and became clear, "Could this be... the Demon Emperor's Palace? Was I rescued by the demon race?"
Under those circumstances, the only ones with the ability and reason to rescue him from Guimu's clutches were probably the powerful demon race...
Recalling a certain silly little fox, Shen Yunhao's pale lips couldn't help but curve into a gentle smile.
"I wonder how that guy is doing... I miss her a lot since we parted ways in Yunzhou..."
In fact, the real time when Shen Yunhao and Bai Xiaoruo parted ways was in the Valley of Polar Stars. Until they fell into the Extreme Cold Secret Realm, the little fox kept a tail on him.
Just then, perhaps startled by Shen Yunhao's actions, the fat cat, who was sleeping soundly on his chest, twitched its ears sensitively and groggily raised its round head.
A pair of clear, bright cat-like eyes, still hazy from just waking up, met Shen Yunhao's eyes.
In an instant, the confusion was replaced by immense joy!
"Master! Master! You're awake!"
A sweet, childlike voice came directly from the cat's mouth. Then, before Shen Yunhao could react, the fluffy head eagerly came closer and stretched out its exceptionally soft tongue, licking Shen Yunhao's cheeks with a "smack smack" sound.
"Ugh...okay...stop...stop licking..."
Shen Yunhao wanted to stop him, but the dryness and pain in his throat prevented him from speaking a complete sentence. He could only helplessly tilt his head and let his cat vent its joy at the long-awaited reunion.
Milk Tea happily licked for a while before realizing that Shen Yunhao's reaction was not obvious. Realizing that he was still seriously injured, she lightly jumped off the bed from Shen Yunhao's chest. The moment she landed, a flash of light appeared around her!
The chubby, round cat disappeared, replaced by a small, brown-haired loli with an extremely exaggerated and enviable figure. Her fluffy cat ears stood up high, and a long cat tail swished impatiently behind her.
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