129: Players who saved the lucky protagonist

"Did you find him?"

"No, I don't know where he went."

The Ditu club players searched, but they couldn't find Yan Xiao.

The leading professional player frowned, a little worried.

"That Yan Xiao could escape from a Golden Core cultivator's grasp; it definitely wasn't by his own power, nor was it likely due to some trump card. It's because he possesses a soul body!"

"That's right. After the Green Emerald Heaven fell, many Soul Bodies emerged. Other clubs haven't confirmed it yet, but those rogue players exposed themselves quickly, verifying our speculation. Now it seems the soul body Yan Xiao obtained is incredibly powerful, and power equals knowledge..."

The professional players discussed, their desire for Yan Xiao stronger than ever.

Ditu was only a step ahead because a player happened to be close to the target. Other clubs were also using various methods to approach. If Yan Xiao couldn't be found immediately, a chaotic battle for him would likely ensue.

Ditu's professional player frowned deeply. Now Red Rain, Green Grass, and Liu Zhuan had all found Golden Core Sects as their backing, and Seiya also seemed to have his own plans. Only Ditu hadn't settled on a specific strategy. Yan Xiao's appearance was a great opportunity.

However, that Purple Qi Guild was clearly just a small guild. Logically, they should be able to buy information with some money, but for some unknown reason, the other party remained tight-lipped and unwilling to reveal anything.

"Keep searching."

The Ditu players sighed... Not only were professional clubs looking for Yan Xiao, but almost all the players in the vicinity had gathered, and many more were rushing over via teleportation arrays and shuttles.

As long as they weren't complete newbies, and had a basic understanding of the Xuanhuan World, they could all clearly grasp the difference between Foundation Establishment and Golden Core. Yan Xiao, who could escape from a Golden Core cultivator's pursuit and even leap thousands of miles in an instant, must be an extraordinary existence. He possessed treasures that could drive people mad.

"This is troublesome."

Crimson Purple, the Purple Qi Guild Leader, rubbed her temples, looking at the dozens of members around her and the unconscious Yan Xiao being carried. She felt the situation was even more difficult than she had imagined.

They had originally escaped into the camp, but after a brief period of peace, a leaker appeared within the guild.

Crimson Purple had no choice but to directly kill the leaker, but then more leaks kept appearing, forcing them to kill and flee with their people.

By now, everyone remaining was loyal to her, all hoping to gain rewards by healing Yan Xiao. They were unwilling to hand over this valuable event to others, even if the other party offered a high price.

Crimson Purple led her people to hide deep within the mountain range, where the roars of Yao Beasts and Demonic Beasts could be heard at any moment. It was a perilous situation.

With their strength, they wouldn't normally dare to venture so deep, but for some unknown reason, the unconscious Yan Xiao occasionally released Qi, guiding them forward, allowing them to continuously avoid enemies and proceed unhindered into the depths.

Because this area was densely populated with Foundation Establishment Yao Beasts, the searching players didn't believe the Purple Qi Guild would dare to enter, and naturally wouldn't follow to investigate.

Thus, as Crimson Purple's mood grew increasingly complex, uncertain about the future, Yan Xiao slowly opened his eyes.

"Hm?"

He first let out a soft exclamation, then lifted his eyelids, and his hands twitched.

"Guild Leader, he's awake!"

"Holy crap, he's finally awake! He really put us through hell!"

Yan Xiao listened to the continuous voices around him, his mind full of questions, still unclear about what was happening.

At this moment, the players, unable to hold back any longer, grew increasingly noisy:

"Yan Xiao! Do you have any quests for us? Hurry and give them out!"

"We saved you, right? Are there quest rewards?"

"Do you want revenge? We can help you, as long as you give us some rewards later!"

"How did you escape from the Golden Core's pursuit? Tell us the story!"

Listening to the cacophony of voices, Yan Xiao was completely bewildered.

Who am I? Where am I? What's wrong with these people? Are they out of their minds?

"Interesting, these people seem to be Extraterrestrial Demons..."

A comforting voice came from his mind, and Yan Xiao finally slowly relaxed. His teacher was still here, so the situation wasn't as bad as he had imagined.

Beside him, Crimson Purple waved her hand, signaling the players to be quiet.

As players from a small city, they were more like "players" than those in the Secret Realm. Their thoughts jumped, their actions were exaggerated, and they had no intention of role-playing whatsoever. If not for their low cultivation, they would probably show the Xuanhuan World what the Fourth Calamity was like.

To them, Yan Xiao was an important NPC in the story chain, an NPC who issued quests and distributed rewards. Saving him was merely for the rewards.

But Crimson Purple, as the Guild Leader, knew that to play well in the Xuanhuan World, one still needed to role-play appropriately.

So she, dressed in a purple magic robe with her long hair flowing behind her, smiled at Yan Xiao and said:

"Fellow Daoist Yan Xiao, I am the Sect Master of the Purple Qi Sect, my Dao title is Crimson Purple, and these are all my Purple Qi Sect Disciples. At that time, we were planning to go out and hunt a Foundation Establishment Yao Beast that was harming the region. We happened to see Fellow Daoist descend from the sky. The situation was urgent, so we had no choice but to first feed Fellow Daoist a Medicinal Pill for healing, and then take Fellow Daoist to escape from the searches of others."

After speaking, Crimson Purple continued: "I wonder what Fellow Daoist Yan Xiao's plans are afterward? Where do you intend to go? If you currently have no destination, my Purple Qi Sect is willing to accept Fellow Daoist as a Guest Elder."

Yan Xiao looked at her, his thoughts turning. Although it was strange that she knew his name and seemed to know something about his story, since she was an Extraterrestrial Demon according to his teacher, anything bizarre could be understood.

He thought, the Empress was currently hunting him, and he indeed needed a place to settle down and cultivate, but... "I have offended the Empress of the Great Jiang Imperial Dynasty, I fear it will implicate your Sect."

Crimson Purple smiled and said: "Fellow Daoist is unaware, but after the Green Emerald Mountains were destroyed, the Empress returned to the Imperial City. It is said that she has entered a death seclusion and will not easily emerge."

Yan Xiao was stunned; this was something he hadn't expected.

At this moment, his teacher's voice in his mind rang out:

"Agree to them. I tampered with the Soul fragment earlier. If that Empress tries to Breakthrough with this fragment, she will surely perish. Moreover, these Extraterrestrial Demons are individuals with great Luck, and interacting with them will definitely be a good thing."

"Young man, not only must you join this Purple Qi Sect, but I will also provide them with a portion of a Golden Core Legacy, allowing these Extraterrestrial Demons to grow quickly and become your aid!"

Yan Xiao was curious about what Extraterrestrial Demons were, but now was not the time to ask for details. So he nodded to Crimson Purple:

"Then I thank Fellow Daoist. Since I have become a Grand Elder of the Purple Qi Sect, I cannot come empty-handed. This Golden Core Legacy will surely help my Purple Qi Sect rise rapidly."

As soon as his words fell, Crimson Purple and the other players' eyes lit up, their hearts pounding incessantly, as they excitedly looked at Yan Xiao.

They had been busy for so long, wasn't it all just waiting for this one sentence?