"Hehe, that's right, it's Earth Dragon Blood. I asked for some when the Liu Qian sisters left."
Ling Yan looked at Ling Feng with a hint of apology.
"I'm sorry, Xiao Feng. Big Brother doesn't want to drag you down, so..."
"Don't take risks again! This is the first and last time!"
Ling Feng interrupted Ling Yan's words with a solemn expression.
It was all his fault for being too focused on his own cultivation last night. He knew that his elder brother, Ling Yan, had been under a lot of psychological pressure recently, yet he hadn't paid enough attention to his brother's situation.
This allowed Ling Yan to secretly attempt the bloodline fusion.
The consequences of failure were truly unimaginable.
"Alright, this is the last time. But the power after this fusion is really... very strong!"
Ling Yan nodded to Ling Feng as if making a promise, then excitedly extended one of his hands.
Black scales covered it, and black blood flames blazed forth!
Ling Feng's eyes brightened.
"Yes, it is indeed a very strong power. Now that your body's defense has been greatly enhanced, coupled with the blood flames' attack power, I am much more at ease about this trip!"
Perhaps, Ling Yan's gamble this time truly eliminated the possibility of him being a burden.
Ling Yan also smiled upon hearing this, "Hehe, I feel the same. Xiao Feng, when do we set off?"
"Well, I know you're eager, Big Brother. However, my other deployments have just begun. With eighteen targets, it will take some time to lock them all down. We'll need to deal with them simultaneously. We'll reach the outskirts of the Northern Territory by nightfall. Zu Shen is cunning, so we should be as careful as possible to avoid alerting them!"
Ling Feng cautioned with a serious expression.
Ling Yan then took a deep breath and nodded repeatedly to Ling Feng, "Okay, Xiao Feng, don't worry. I feel my strength has improved, and my mindset is a little more stable. I'll follow your arrangements from now on! Everything must be done cautiously. We must rescue your sister-in-law this time!"
"Good! It's good that you're more stable, Big Brother!"
Ling Feng nodded with a smile.
At this moment, Ji Yunyue also walked over, "The host has prepared breakfast and invited us to eat!"
"Okay," Ling Feng replied.
They then proceeded to a very elegant dining room.
Everything in Feng Yinyue's place was meticulously arranged, with even the casual placement of objects exuding an air of mystery.
Although Ling Feng didn't understand the intricacies, he could sense the fluctuations in the surrounding magnetic fields.
All of this was beneficial to the human body!
"Immortal Master Feng, thank you for your hospitality."
Feng Yinyue had played a crucial role in the search for Jiang Ying.
Ling Feng's attitude towards her was much more polite!
"Hehe, Mr. Ling, you are too kind. Please enjoy your meal. If you need anything else from this humble Daoist, please do not hesitate to ask!"
Feng Yinyue's attitude towards Ling Feng was even more respectful.
Yesterday evening, Feng Yinyue had miraculously recovered her health and even her cultivation had improved. At that moment, Feng Yinyue knew that Ling Feng's power was far more terrifying than she had imagined.
And early this morning, she saw news about a typhoon's change in direction.
She noticed that a piece of footage had some issues, and after careful examination, she had a vague suspicion.
After a brief calculation, she confirmed that this matter was related to Ling Feng.
Directly altering the direction of a typhoon, such divine power, truly filled Feng Yinyue with extreme awe.
Moreover, Ling Feng's actions had saved the lives and property of countless people!
Such virtue was truly admirable!
"Immortal Master Feng has already helped a lot. If you ever visit the capital, remember to come and visit me!"
Ling Feng smiled faintly.
This caused Feng Yinyue's pretty face to blush slightly. Ling Feng had always been stern and unsmiling before. This smile, however, gave Feng Yinyue a strange feeling, and her steady Dao heart stirred, her thoughts drifting and becoming fanciful.
"Yes, I will."
...
After breakfast, Ling Feng and the other two formally took their leave!
Although they could have taken a shorter route to the outskirts of the Northern Territory, Ling Feng did not do so. Instead, he turned back towards the border of Chuandu, intending to enter the outskirts of the Northern Territory from this direction.
As long as it was on the Northern Territory line, Ling Feng had set foot there before. He knew the terrain like the back of his hand.
Ling Feng was not sure of Zu Shen's current location, but he could clearly pinpoint Jiang Ying's location through the jade talisman. She was about three hundred kilometers away.
They would definitely be able to reach it before nightfall!
Of course, arriving before nightfall did not mean they would act at night.
Ling Yan was indeed much more stable in his mindset, as he had promised earlier.
He was chatting and laughing along the way, not at all like someone going on a tense rescue mission.
Ling Feng was greatly relieved by this.
At noon, the group had already reached the border line.
However, it was not as desolate as they had imagined. Instead, there was a large scenic spot nearby, and on the other side, a county town that looked quite developed.
Although the mountain roads were rugged, the winding mountain roads were well-maintained, and everything appeared to be very convenient for transportation.
From a high vantage point, they could even see some luxury cars speeding past.
"Five years ago, this place was still barren. The villagers had to cross the forest ahead to do business with people across the border to exchange for food!"
Ling Feng stood in a pavilion on the mountain overlooking the scenic area, gazing into the distance, and spoke with emotion.
Ling Yan naturally understood his younger brother's personality. Such moments of emotion were rare. He immediately reached out and patted Ling Feng on the shoulder!
"This is all thanks to you. If you hadn't suppressed the Northern Territory, how could this place be so prosperous?"
Ling Feng shook his head, "It's not me, it's the heroic spirits buried here! Brothers, I've come to see you!"
As he spoke, Ling Feng poured a bottle of Erguotou onto the ground at his feet.
At this moment, Ling Yan and Ji Yunyue stood behind him, their expressions involuntarily becoming solemn.
For the prosperity and stability of the country, countless soldiers were buried here. These were the true heroes, worthy of reverence!
"Hey, little brother, why are you pouring alcohol on the ground?"
Suddenly, a female voice came from behind them.
Ling Feng frowned slightly and glanced sideways, seeing three young girls approaching.
They looked like they had just started university.
A round-faced girl in the middle looked at Ling Feng curiously, her pretty face slightly flushed. The two girls beside her were whispering and giggling at Ling Feng.
Ling Feng could naturally hear what they were saying to each other, but he disdained to eavesdrop!
Looking at the barbecue grills and other items set up by a group of students in the open area of bluestone bricks not far away, Ling Feng shook his head. He had no interest in participating in these student recreational activities.
He then put on a cold expression and ignored the girl who had spoken, intending to lead Ji Yunyue and Ling Yan away.
Seeing this, the three girls couldn't help but blink their eyes.
To Ling Feng's exasperation, not only were they not unhappy, but two of them let out sounds of infatuation.
"Wow, so cool!"
"So aloof, I like it so much..."
On the other side, among the group of boys, someone let out an angry sound.
"Damn it, who is this uncle, acting so cool here!"
"The class beauty is already fooled. I really don't like him."