Finding Depth of Field

A pang of pain shot through Xiao Feng's heart. He stepped forward and gently patted Moon Spirit's shoulder: "Yue Ling, stop crying."

Moon Spirit looked up, her eyes teary, at Xiao Feng. Her pitiful appearance softened Xiao Feng's heart.

However, he quickly composed himself, took a deep breath, and said, "Yue Ling, listen to me. Between you and me... it's impossible."

Seeing the light instantly fade from Moon Spirit's eyes, Xiao Feng continued, "But we can become siblings. From now on, you are my, Xiao Feng's, sister. I will care for and protect you as always."

As he spoke, Xiao Feng took a jade flute from his Pregnant and handed it to Moon Spirit: "This flute is called 'Azure Phoenix'. I obtained it many years ago. It is said to have the magical power to summon a divine bird. I am giving it to you now. If you encounter danger in the future, just play it. No matter where I am, when I hear the flute, I will rush to save you immediately."

Moon Spirit trembled as she took the jade flute, tears streaming down her face again.

She understood that this flute carried Xiao Feng's care, but it also meant that there was no possibility between them anymore.

She suppressed the bitterness in her heart and forced a smile: "Thank you... Big Brother."

Hearing this "Big Brother," Xiao Feng felt both relieved and bittersweet.

He gently patted Moon Spirit's head, turned around, and left the room.

Looking at Xiao Feng's receding back, Moon Spirit tightly clutched the jade flute in her hand, tears silently falling.

She knew that from now on, Xiao Feng's place in her heart would never change, but she also had to learn to let go and accept this sibling relationship.

After Xiao Feng left the room with Zhao Yuwei, the two walked side by side, a hint of ambiguity lingering in the air.

Zhao Yuwei secretly glanced at Xiao Feng, a wave of sweetness rising in her heart.

Xiao Feng noticed her gaze, the corner of his mouth curved slightly upwards, and he gently held her hand.

"When we return to the Lower Realm, I'll take you to see all the mountains and rivers," Xiao Feng said softly, his eyes full of tenderness.

Zhao Yuwei's pretty face flushed, and she said coyly, "Oh, you!"

Saying this, she lightly punched Xiao Feng's chest: "Let's talk about it when we actually return to the Lower Realm. Don't always think about running off."

Xiao Feng chuckled, and just as he was about to say something, his expression suddenly turned serious.

"Right, we can't just leave like this. Jing Shen is still here. I brought him here in the first place, so I must take him back too."

Zhao Yuwei nodded upon hearing this: "You're right, we can't leave him behind."

"He disappeared after saving me last time, and now I don't know where he is," Xiao Feng frowned and said, "How should we find him?"

While Xiao Feng was troubled, Zhao Yuwei's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Wait! I have a way!" She took out a crystal-clear jade pendant from her Pregnant and said excitedly, "This is the Human Seeking Jade I brought to the Upper Realm this time. As long as the caster concentrates on the person they are looking for, they can sense their location."

"That powerful?" Xiao Feng was surprised as he took the jade pendant and examined it carefully.

"This jade pendant is truly extraordinary. It is said to be a magical artifact refined by a powerful being in ancient times, capable of crossing space to find people. However, using it consumes a large amount of Spirit Energy, and ordinary people really can't control it."

Zhao Yuwei proudly raised her chin: "But my Zhao family has a thousand-year heritage, how could we be ordinary?"

Xiao Feng dotingly flicked her nose: "Alright, stop being so conceited. With this, our chances of finding Jing Shen are much greater."

Zhao Yuwei took a deep breath, holding the crystal-clear jade pendant in both hands, closed her eyes, and focused her mind.

Her brows furrowed slightly as she concentrated on picturing Jing Shen's appearance.

The jade pendant began to emit a faint light. As the light grew stronger, an invisible force seemed to be pulling at her mind.

Suddenly, Zhao Yuwei opened her eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them. "Found him! In the northeast direction!"

Xiao Feng's eyes lit up: "This direction... is exactly where Jing Shen saved me last time!"

The two exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

Xiao Feng wrapped his arm around Zhao Yuwei's waist, tapped his foot, and the two shot up into the sky like a streak of Flowing Light.

The feeling of Flying with Sword was exhilarating, the biting wind blowing through their hair.

As they got closer, their heartbeats quickened.

Finally, they landed in a desolate valley.

The sight before them astonished them.

They saw Jing Shen covered in blood, leaning against a large rock in a sorry state.

His left arm hung limply at his side, clearly broken.

His face was covered in scars, and a trace of blood still hung at the corner of his mouth.

Around him, a dozen people were staring at him menacingly, led by a woman in green.

The woman in green held a long sword, her eyes flickering with the flames of hatred.

She pointed at Jing Shen coldly and roared, "You madman, today I will have you die a violent death!"

Before she finished speaking, her long sword, like a venomous snake, struck towards Jing Shen's heart.

In the nick of time, a figure flashed out like a ghost, blocking in front of Jing Shen.

Xiao Feng caught the tip of the sword with one hand, and with a gentle twist, the sharp sword tip shattered like rotten wood.

He flicked his hand slightly, and the fragments scattered in the air, like a rain of metal.

The woman in green widened her eyes, looking in disbelief as her God Sword was destroyed just like that.

A storm raged in her heart: "This... how is this possible? My sword is an ancient divine weapon, yet it was crushed by his bare hands? Who exactly is this person?"

Xiao Feng coldly scanned the surroundings. Wherever his gaze fell, everyone involuntarily took half a step back.

He turned and helped Jing Shen up, asking softly, "Are you alright?"

Jing Shen forced a smile: "Thank you, Senior Brother, for saving my life."

Zhao Yuwei quickly stepped forward and took out a pill to feed Jing Shen.

"Quickly take this Bone Rejoining Pill, it can temporarily stop the pain."

Seeing this, the woman in green was enraged.

"Who are you people? Why are you interfering in our feud?"

Xiao Feng sneered: "Feud? A dozen people Siege a heavily injured person, and you still have the nerve to talk about feud?"

The woman in green gritted her teeth: "Do you know what monstrous crime this madman has committed? He..."

"Shut up!" Xiao Feng interrupted sharply: "No matter what mistake he made, it's not up to you to treat him like this. Today I am taking him away. If you are not convinced, feel free to attack!"

The woman in green wanted to say more, but was intimidated by the powerful Aura emanating from Xiao Feng.

She gritted her teeth and finally took a step back.

"Jing Shen, what exactly is going on? Why are these people chasing you?" Xiao Feng quickly asked.

Jing Shen gave a wry smile and rubbed his slightly aching shoulder.

"Ah, it's a long story, brother. I've really had the worst luck this time." He paused, then continued, "Actually, the cause of the matter is very simple. I accidentally caught the embroidered ball of that woman in green's marriage recruitment."