88: Distressed Xia Junling

Then, he was about to use spiritual power to stimulate the Xi Ling Evil Qi, to ignite its desire to devour.

But unexpectedly, the Elder of the Hall of Offerings' expression froze, and then he made no movement at all.

“Your Xuanjian Sect isn’t big, but it sure is good at creating surprises, isn’t it?”

“Even evil things like Xi Ling Evil Qi can appear.”

A clear, cold voice came from mid-air, a beautiful figure descended—it was Tang Wan.

Upon receiving news of Xu Xi’s battle at the Hall of Offerings, Tang Wan didn’t dare to delay for a moment, arriving at the Hall of Offerings with a single flash.

Coincidentally, she witnessed this scene, and arriving just in time, her spiritual power spread out, directly controlling the Elder of the Hall of Offerings completely.

Then, a clean jade bottle appeared, completely absorbing the Xi Ling Evil Qi, and only then did she look at Xu Xi with lingering fear.

Her tone was light and teasing, seemingly also hinting that Xu Xi was a bit overconfident, and criticizing the various shortcomings of the Xuanjian Sect.

“Uh…”

“Isn’t this an accident? How could I have known that this scoundrel, along with that dynasty in Ying Province, could cause so much trouble?”

“Sooner or later, I’ll get my revenge. The princes of those dynasties will also be coming this time; I’ll start with them.”

Teased by Tang Wan, Xu Xi also blushed slightly. If it weren’t for Tang Wan, today would have been truly troublesome.

Xu Xi wasn't afraid of the Xi Ling Evil Qi's invasion; he could run fast!

Xu Xi was afraid that the Xuanjian Sect would be directly destroyed.

“You’d better be.”

Tang Wan gave Xu Xi a faint glance, said no more, then put the jade bottle in her hand back into her storage pouch, and was about to continue walking back.

“Hey, why are you walking so fast? How about you share some of that Xi Ling Evil Qi with me?”

“In case I encounter a life-or-death crisis in the future, I can still perish together with my enemy.”

Watching Tang Wan’s retreating back, Xu Xi didn't stop her, but just stared at the jade bottle in her hand, a burning glint in his eyes.

Although the Xi Ling Evil Qi was extremely dangerous, it was also a rare and excellent item for ambushing people.

Xu Xi just loved that kind of thing!

Which villain doesn't have some sinister stuff in his hands?

“You still want this thing?”

“Are you really not afraid of your own cultivation realm regressing instead of advancing?”

Turning his head to look at Xu Xi, Tang Wan glared at him irritably, then left directly, ignoring Xu Xi’s crazy talk.

“She really is heartless…”

“But I’ll plan for it later. If I whisper sweet nothings in her ear more often, she can’t possibly refuse my request.”

Seeing that Tang Wan was insistent on not giving it, Xu Xi had no way to force it, so he could only make plans for later.

Finally, looking at the still somewhat bewildered Xuanjian Sect disciples, he couldn't help but say loudly,

“Today, I am here by order of Sect Master Xia to arrest the traitors of the Hall of Offerings who attempted rebellion.”

“However, the traitors of the Hall of Offerings were too brazen, and actually resisted. Out of helplessness, I had no choice but to resort to this drastic measure.”

“The Elder who acted just now is a Dao Protector Elder from the Purple Cloud Sect in Central Province. This time, for the Juefeng Secret Realm, we will naturally go together with the Purple Cloud Sect.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Xi left in a flash, preparing to check the numerous treasures he had just plundered.

The accumulated resources of the Elders of the Hall of Offerings were no small sum.

Moreover, due to the rush of events earlier, Xu Xi hadn't explored Liu Xuanfeng's storage pouch either.

Now that he had time, it was the moment to organize the treasures.

“This…”

“The prodigies of the Purple Cloud Sect want to go to the Juefeng Secret Realm with us?”

“Then won’t we no longer have to endure the strange looks from disciples of other provincial sects?”

Xu Xi left confidently with his hands behind his back, and just as they heard Xu Xi’s announcement, the disciples of the Xuanjian Sect all began to discuss amongst themselves.

What kind of power the Purple Cloud Sect possessed, even though they were in You Province, these Xuanjian Sect disciples had heard of it.

A top sect in Central Province, and Sect Master Ziying was an unparalleled expert who was both a ninth-grade alchemist and a tenth-realm Dao Integration cultivator.

In the past, the Xuanjian Sect had also entered the Juefeng Secret Realm, but compared to the geniuses from other provinces, the You Province disciples were at a mediocre level.

Although it wasn't too humiliating, there would always be some difficulties.

If this time they were accompanied by the guidance of the Purple Cloud Sect, then the Xuanjian Sect's exploration of the Juefeng Secret Realm might be much smoother, and they could obtain more resources.

For these disciples, it was nothing short of great news.

And this also gave the Xuanjian Sect disciples, whose hearts had originally been gradually filled with disappointment, a few more sparks of hope.

At least, the benefits of staying in the Xuanjian Sect now were clearly visible.

“If that’s truly the case, then it’s naturally a good thing.”

“Furthermore, as a major alchemy sect, if we build good relationships with the Purple Cloud Sect disciples, we might also be able to gain some benefits.”

“Even more so, when we go to Central Province for training in the future, we might also receive some protection.”

Other accompanying disciples were also discussing, and the more they thought about it, the more fervent their hearts became, already happily chatting about the beautiful scene of being in their element in Central Province in the future… “Sect Master Xia, isn’t this too absurd?”

“For Xu Xi alone to act as the enforcer, where does this leave the Law Enforcement Peak of the Xuanjian Sect?”

In the Xuanjian Sect's deliberation hall, at this moment, all the Elders were gathered.

And sitting in the center of the throne, Xia Junling sat upright, listening intently to Elder Zhuge Zhengwo's admonitions.

Of course, she certainly didn’t listen, because at this moment, Xia Junling was wondering if Xu Xi could handle the matter perfectly, and not let the Elder Zhuge Zhengwo in front of her continue to ramble on.

“Absurd?”

“I don’t think so. Elder Zhuge, in what aspect do you believe Xu Xi doesn’t have such authority?”

“Could it be that my adherence to the sect's rules and regulations can be wrong?”

“Or perhaps, Elder Zhuge, you don’t wish to abide by the sect’s rules?”

“As an Elder of the Law Enforcement Peak, you should be even clearer on this point than I am, shouldn’t you?”

Continuing to speak on, Xia Junling, despite her myriad reluctance, could only continue to deal with it.

“But…”

“Sect Master, Xun Ya, a disciple of the Law Enforcement Peak, has come to report on the enforcement actions taken by Xu Xi in the Hall of Offerings today.”

Hearing Xia Junling's words, Zhuge Zhengwo pondered for a long time, finally thinking of some points he could refute, but just as he was about to speak, a patrolling disciple in the hall announced loudly, interrupting Zhuge Zhengwo's attempt to open his mouth.

The tone of the report was unhurried, and Zhuge Zhengwo could even detect a hint of surprise in it.

“Oh?”

“That fast?”

“Then let Xu Xi come in to report.”

“Elder Zhuge, it’s just as well. If Xu Xi doesn’t handle this matter perfectly, then I will follow your suggestion and have Xu Xi temporarily cease his enforcement, entrusting this matter entirely to you.”

“If Xu Xi has done well now, then you’ll have nothing more to say, will you?”

Hearing the patrolling disciple's words, Xia Junling also put away her previous impatience and became serious again.

It concerned Xu Xi, so she had to be serious, immediately summoning Xu Xi in, and then making an agreement with Elder Zhuge Zhengwo beside her.

At the same time, it was also to shut the other party up; if he continued to pester her, Xia Junling would also have a headache.