Chapter 256: The Warmth of the Master’s Power
“Yes, Young Master.”
Zuo Qiu nodded, able to understand what Bai Feng meant. The enemies lurking in the shadows were probably still scheming to snatch her Divine Body. Compared to Bai Feng and the others, her situation was undoubtedly more dangerous.
“But you don’t need to worry too much,” Bai Feng comforted her again, then reached out his hand. “Come, hold my hand.”
Without hesitation, Zuo Qiu stretched out both hands and clasped them around his. A curious flicker sparked in her heart.
“If a fight really breaks out, I might not be able to focus on you, so I’ll give you a little help in advance.” Bai Feng’s hand, which she held, suddenly ignited with a flicker of Immortal Fire. “It might hurt a bit next, just endure it.”
“Yes!”
Zuo Qiu quickly nodded, recalling the moment her Divine Body awakened before. Back then, she was burning painfully, but now she felt no fear—in fact, a faint anticipation grew within her.
As the flames kept burning and spreading, she sensed her body getting hotter again, gradually bringing a familiar pain with it.
But this time, her body seemed to have adapted, not as unbearable as before—instead, it felt like she was craving more…
Bai Feng watched Zuo Qiu’s trembling body. Her face and even her exposed skin had turned a vivid red because of the fire.
“Can you hold on? If you’re about to break, I can slow down a bit.”
“No, no problem!” Zuo Qiu hurried to lift her face, panting slightly. She didn’t look pained—in fact, her little face was tinged with something else, an unusual feeling. “This is enough! No, even a bit stronger—I can handle it!”
“…Let’s keep it like this,” Bai Feng shook his head, declining her suggestion to increase the intensity. He felt that pushing further would likely be too much for her, even with her Divine Body.
On the other hand, judging by her endurance, Zuo Qiu’s tolerance seemed to have skyrocketed. Is it because of her Divine Body, or has she become used to burning so often?
As the fire continued to pour in, a red pattern appeared on her collarbone—like a flickering flame.
“Done.”
Bai Feng’s flames gradually faded. He stored some of the Immortal Fire’s power into Zuo Qiu’s body, not only to strengthen her Divine Body but also to block the invasion of Demon Energy.
Zuo Qiu didn’t release Bai Feng’s hand. She bowed her head, panting hard, her mind a little foggy from the intense temperature.
She instinctively felt the extra power inside her, a subtle smile appearing on her face—The master’s power is warm… so comfortable…
Only when her body temperature returned to normal did she regain some clarity.
She hurriedly retracted her hand from Bai Feng and said shyly, “Thank you, Young Master.”
“If you want to thank me, then take good care of yourself,” Bai Feng said with a slight smile. Then he stood up, preparing to leave. “I’ll be going now. Remember, don’t go out these days, and don’t chase after Demon Energy signals recklessly.”
“Yes, Young Master. Safe travels.”
Watching Bai Feng’s figure disappear into the distance, Zuo Qiu reached out to touch the red pattern on her collarbone, feeling its fiery heat.
‘This time, I absolutely can’t let the Master down.’
She caressed the pattern silently, vowing in her heart.
……
Meanwhile, Bai Feng arrived at a trading area and glanced at Li Zhi Yi, who was dozing off on the table. After hesitating for a few seconds, he poked her awake with a finger.
“Ah… Bai Shi Ge, you’re here!”
Li Zhi Yi half-opened her hazy eyes, and upon seeing Bai Feng, she quickly crawled off the table and wiped her mouth, where some saliva lingered.
‘Why did Bai Shi Ge come so early today…’
She lowered her head, cheeks slightly red, eyes darting around nervously.
Hopefully, her previous sleepy appearance didn’t leave a bad impression?
d*mn it, she shouldn’t have been napping instead of working.
“Today you’re doing chores again? If you’re tired, it’s better to rest for a day,” Bai Feng teased with a smile.
Li Zhi Yi hurriedly shook her head. “N-no, it’s okay. I can’t do much, just some simple tasks.”
Suddenly, she remembered something and hurriedly took out a storage pouch. “By the way, Bai Shi Ge, you’re here for materials, right? They’re all in here.”
“Thanks.” Bai Feng reached out and took the pouch, then pulled three portable Array of Defense—also called Array Fragments—from his own storage pouch. “These are the portable Array of Defense you requested, all defensive formations.”
Researching Arrays consumes a lot of materials, but he didn’t have much time to gather them, so he issued some commissions, swapping materials for portable Array Fragments.
The Red Peak Sect, thanks to Li Zhi Yi, often carries pills when they go out, not fearing Demon Energy corrosion. As a result, more of their disciples venture outside—mainly to scout information and gather materials. Over time, Bai Feng ended up cooperating with the Red Peak Sect often.
“Thank you, Bai Shi Ge.” Li Zhi Yi eagerly received the Array Fragments, carefully storing them. Then looked at Bai Feng, seemingly wanting to say something. “Um…”
“Is there something else?”
“…No, that’s all. Safe travels, Bai Shi Ge.” She averted her gaze and shook her head.
“Mm. If Junior Sister Li is tired, you should go back and rest soon.”
Bai Feng waved goodbye and turned to leave.
The number of wild beasts outside had become fewer and fewer. Aside from some near the camp that sensed danger and were relatively tame—listening to the sect’s advice—most had vanished. Even trying to preemptively hunt them down was impossible now.
No surprise, a tough fight might be inevitable next.
Fortunately, he had nearly completed the Extermination Sword Array (Incomplete). With it in hand, he wasn’t too worried.
After Bai Feng left, Li Zhi Yi let out a long breath. She slumped back onto the table, touching one of the Array Disks with her fingers.
She had actually wanted to apologize to Bai Feng for a long time. She even endured her fear of interacting with others, volunteering to sell materials just to see him. But each time she saw him, she couldn’t bring herself to speak, wasting such a great chance.
Clearly, Bai Feng was kind and caring toward her. Why did she think he was so intimidating before?
Hmm, lately she felt like she cared more and more about Bai Feng… Could it really be as her senior sister said?
“Um, is this the place where you sell materials?”
Suddenly, a voice interrupted her thoughts. She looked up at the customer standing in front of her table and quickly shook her head.
“N-No, we’re sold out!”
After saying that, she hurriedly packed up the table and scampered away, leaving behind a baffled customer.
