A castle in the clouds.
Chapter 689: A Castle in the Clouds
Xia Fei looked up into the sky and saw that it was a strange black rock with a strange shape. Its entire body was burning with a bright yellow flame.
No matter how Xia Fei looked at it, he could not find anything resembling a phoenix's tail. Instead, it looked more like a shark's tail. The triangular tail fin was brimming with power, and when paired with the flickering flames, it gave off an indescribable sense of awe.
The Phoenix Tail Stone was extremely fast, and the moment that crystal door opened, the rock shot out like a bolt of lightning! It did not stop at all!
The military advisor of the Flame Imp Tribe, Joey, saw Xia Fei staring at that strange rock and smiled. "That's our Lord Kui's treasure, and it's very powerful! Even a Law Emperor won't be able to resist the pursuit of this strange rock. "
Xia Fei was taken aback. "This lord is called Kui?"
Joey nodded. "That's right. I didn't tell you before because you haven't decided whether or not you want to come here and examine Lord Kui's injuries. When you see this lord later, you can just call him Lord Kui."
Xia Fei smiled and nodded in agreement. Kui must be Kane's alias. Xia Fei's fingers involuntarily tightened, ready to move at any moment.
Seth, who had been following Xia Fei this entire time, was trembling in fear when he saw the Phoenix Tail Stone. He lowered his head, his face pale as he stared at the ground. It was evident just how much pain the Phoenix Tail Stone had inflicted on him.
Xia Fei gently tugged at Seth, indicating that he did not need to worry and that all he needed to do was follow him.
Though Seth was definitely no match for Kane if they were to fight, he would still be a decent helper for Xia Fei. With the Immemorial Mystical Armament, the Phoenix Tail Stone, Kane's combat strength far surpassed that of the average Great Law Emperor. Even if Xia Fei had all those mystical armaments hidden up his sleeves, he might not be able to easily win.
Entering the hall, the sunlight was even more intense as it passed through the crystal dome, and the air was extremely dry. Kane had spent so much time and effort to build this residence purely out of consideration for his health. That fatal pain would be unbearable when it flared up, and it could only be avoided in a place with the lowest humidity.
The circular hall was spacious, and in the center was a spacious and comfortable seat. The masked Kane was sitting there.
Members of the royal family were much taller than ordinary Lionhearts, and Kane was only slightly shorter than Lionheart Emperor Oro. It was said that one could determine a Lionheart's potential by measuring their stature, and Kane was unquestionably one of the most outstanding members of the royal family. If not for his greed, he might have long since reached unimaginable heights.
As the old demon lord Oro's disciple, he would definitely inherit the Law of Life if nothing unexpected happened. Oro had even given him the precious Phoenix Tail Stone, so there was no reason for him to just keep the Law of Life to himself.
Unfortunately, Kane was too impatient. He actually stretched out his hand to snatch it. Not only did he snatch it, but when his father found out, he actually killed his father!
This had thoroughly infuriated Oro, and the two of them were now locked in a battle to the death!
When they saw Kane, Juen and Joey immediately knelt on the ground, their mouths full of mushy flattery.
Xia Fei did not say anything. He was currently a top-notch apothecary, and his level of respect was no less than Kane's. If Xia Fei were to be too respectful, he might end up giving himself away.
Seth, on the other hand, nearly knelt along with Juen in his panic, but Xia Fei stopped him with a sharp glare. Seth was now Xia Fei's slave, so he naturally had to listen to Xia Fei. No matter how afraid he was of Kane, he could not kneel. His kneeling would be a slap to Xia Fei's face.
'What a coward! What a disappointment!' Xia Fei cursed Seth in his mind. As a Law Emperor, he needed to have the strength of character of a Law Emperor, and he would rather die standing than live on his knees. There was no doubt that Seth was lacking in this aspect of courage. Let alone Xia Fei, who was extremely courageous, he was not even comparable to a normal warrior with a bit of pride.
"Sir Guardian God, this is Miracle Doctor Ah Fei." The plump Juen bowed as he struggled to get up from the ground.
"Heh heh, please have a seat. This old man is used to living in seclusion, so I have to trouble Sir Ah Fei to make a trip here. I am truly apologetic. Logically speaking, I should be the one paying you a visit," Kane said very politely.
The host and guest took their seats. There were no servants in Kane's residence, so Strategist Joey became the temporary receptionist, busily serving tea and fruits.
Xia Fei appeared very calm, so he did not raise Kane's suspicions. It was just that Seth still showed signs of fear despite Xia Fei's forceful orders, which made Xia Fei somewhat worried. If Kane discovered his identity, his plan to use his mental energy to destroy Kane's seventh brain region while he was treating his illness might go down the drain.
If possible, Xia Fei did not wish to fight Kane head-on. After all, the man was an old monster who had lived for tens of thousands of years. His cultivation and experience were all above Xia Fei's, so using the opportunity to diagnose his illness to kill him in one fell swoop was undoubtedly the safest choice.
The Phoenix Tail Boulder was like a loyal hunting hound, circling in the air a few times before returning to Kane's side, quietly hiding behind him. This was one of its unique characteristics. After being in contact with Kane for a long period of time, the Phoenix Tail Boulder had already developed its own consciousness, and its intelligence was no less than that of an average sapient lifeform.
"Master Ah Fei, I heard that you managed to make a fool out of Miracle Doctor Chen Ziqiang in the Flame Imp tribe, which goes to show just how unfathomable your cultivation is. I originally thought that you would be an old man, but I didn't expect you to be so young. Truly a surprise," Kane said in a clear voice. He was wearing a mask, so Xia Fei could not tell how his face had changed, but he could tell from the look in his eyes that Kane still seemed to be on guard against him.
"You flatter me, Master Kui. Chen Ziqiang is a miracle doctor of the present age, having the cultivation of a level 6 Apothecary. How can I be compared to him? The only reason I was able to win was because of luck."
Kane waved his hand. "Master Ah Fei, you're wrong. Humility is a very admirable trait, but there's no need to be overly humble. At this very moment, your name has probably spread throughout the entire Exiled Grounds, but I wonder which expert did you learn from? And why did you come to the Exiled Grounds? "
'Testing me?' Xia Fei muttered to himself. Kane was truly cautious. He had not mentioned anything about the illness, instead asking Xia Fei all sorts of questions. It turned out that he was still on guard against Xia Fei.
Actually, this was to be expected. Xia Fei needed to get close to Kane and infuse his mental energy into his body, and Kane would have to lower all his defenses.
This was equivalent to placing himself on the guillotine, at Xia Fei's mercy. Any astute warrior would first investigate the other party's background before seeking help from an Apothecary. It would be very troublesome if someone with ill intentions took advantage of the situation to kill them.
Xia Fei bitterly laughed. "Master Kui, let's not talk about the past. It's not that Ah Fei is looking down on the Exiled Grounds, but if it weren't for the fact that they had nowhere else to go, who would give up on the Law Realm and come here to make a living? As for learning from a master, there's no way I can talk about it, so I hope Master Kui can forgive me. "
Kane muttered to himself. What Xia Fei had said was the truth. There were only two types of people in the Exiled Grounds: the descendants of those who had been born here, and the other were defectors who could no longer survive in the Law Realm. Xia Fei claiming to be a defector made sense if he was unwilling to talk about his past.
Kane asked Xia Fei a few more questions in a seemingly casual manner, but Xia Fei already had the answers in his heart, so he calmly dealt with them.
Kane could not help but nod, the doubts in his heart slowly dispelling.
It had to be said that Xia Fei's acting was quite good. He was able to tell a lie without batting an eyelid, especially that kind of demeanor of a high-ranking Apothecary who had been respected all year round. He had grasped it perfectly.
Most geniuses were arrogant, and if Xia Fei had acted too respectfully and cautiously, it would not have been good. This calmness and the boldness to answer questions so fluidly was the most befitting of an Apothecary. Xia Fei had already put his heart and soul into his role, striving for a chance to take down Kane without any bloodshed.
"Why are you wasting words with this beast?! Kill him! Kill him! He has the Phoenix Tail Stone, and you have Peacock Blue. There's no need to be afraid of him. You'll definitely succeed! " From the moment he saw Kane, the old demon lord had been howling nonstop, determined to tear Kane to shreds before he stopped. Xia Fei had his own plans, so he ignored him.
Oro's anger was directly transmitted to Xia Fei through the radar system, and those with weaker mental fortitude would easily be affected by Oro's emotions. Fortunately, Xia Fei was not one to be swayed so easily. Back then, when he was seduced by the incomparably beautiful consort of the butterfly race, Qingyan, Xia Fei was able to remain unmoved, let alone the roar of a lion.
"It's useless even if you're anxious. I'll kill him for you, but I'll use my own methods to do it." Xia Fei's words were transmitted to the old demon lord through the radar system, his attitude extremely firm. Putting aside the fact that Oro was a lion without claws and teeth, even if he was the same as he was in the past, he would not be able to change Xia Fei's mind. Once Xia Fei had decided on something, it would be very difficult for anyone to change his mind.
Kane nodded lightly, picking up his teacup and taking a small sip. His thick palm made an orchid gesture, just like a woman.
Kane's eyes suddenly turned cold as he stared coldly at Seth. The Immemorial Mystical Armament Peacock Stone also came out, fiercely guarding the dome of the hall.
This sudden change in attitude caught Xia Fei and Seth off guard. They were just having a nice conversation a moment ago, so why did his attitude change in the blink of an eye? Could he have seen through Seth's disguise? That was impossible, right? Seth's disguise could be said to be exquisite. It was not just his appearance; even his voice and aura were very different from before. No one should be able to easily see through his disguise.
In that instant, too many doubts flashed through Xia Fei's mind. His eyes were as calm as still water as he stared straight at Seth, hoping that the latter would not break down at this crucial moment.
At the same time, Seth sensed two extraordinary presences. One of them came from Kane, and it was a familiar, biting cold killing intent! The other came from Xia Fei. It was as if a warm hand had wrapped around him, preventing any signs of danger from spreading in his heart, giving him confidence.
"What's there to be afraid of? I'm right next to you! "This was the signal that Kane interpreted from Xia Fei's eyes.
Seth was slightly stunned. He was a cowardly person, but at this moment, he somehow managed to summon a burst of strength from somewhere and forcefully withstood Kane's pressure!
Juen and Joey were giggling to the side, their backs bent. Little did they know that an invisible duel of aura was already quietly unfolding!
Before the blade even appeared, the killing intent had already enveloped the entire area!
"This assistant of yours seems somewhat familiar," Kane said in a somber tone. "Have we met before?"
* Shing ~ *
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