Chapter 277 - Feng Xiezi (1/2)

The sword radiance was sharp and severe as it aimed to kill. Just as the danger was about to descend, Xiao Chen freed a hand and flicked Zi Sha’s sword away. However, the moment of distraction resulted in the True Energy in Huangfu Xin’er’s body to flow back into his.

“Pff!” Blood sprayed from his mouth. Huangfu Xin’er’s body went limp as blood trailed from the corner of her mouth. Her aura became so weak that it was nearly nonexistent.

“Xin’er!” He hastily propped her up. With bloodshot eyes, he glared at Zi Sha. Instantly, an intense murderous aura permeated the house.

“If anything happens to her, I won’t let you live either!”

Xiao Chen’s expression terrified Zi Sha, who had never seen such a frightening stare in her life. She dashed out of the house, forgetting to even pick up her sword.

Two more days had passed since. This time, Xiao Chen installed Barriers on the door and windows. His powers had made a full recovery as well, to the point that he even improved his cultivation by one level. During this time, Huangfu Xin’er woke up once but fainted before she could say much.

Today, she woke up again. “Who are you? Why did you save a stranger like me?” she asked. Even though her voice was small and weak, the iciness was evident.

“Don’t talk.”

This was an even more crucial moment. Xiao Chen dared not to say much.

When noon approached, it became boisterous outside the house. It was the day of Zi Yang’s fortieth birthday banquet. A disciple came close to the door and stuck close to the door crevice to whisper, “Senior Brother Wang Luo, nearly all of the other Senior Brothers are here. Do you want to come out for a bit?”

“No, thank you. Oh, and don’t let others disturb me.”

“Oh. I’ll excuse myself then.”

Huangfu Xin’er frowned. “Your name is Wang Luo?”

“Yes. Miss, please don’t talk. I’ll be transferring energy to you.”

Xiao Chen knew he must hide his identity from Huangfu Xin’er now. Knowing her temper, she would refuse to accept his help in energy circulation.

“When you found me, did you notice another person near me?”

Xiao Chen’s heart warmed. “No. You’re the only one we found.”

Huangfu Xin’er said nothing else. When midday arrived, the sound of firecrackers came from outside the door. Then there came a burst of unified greetings. “Master, we wish you the best fortunate and boundless longevity…”

The greetings had barely ended when peals of laughter resounded, so loud that the door and windows of the house were shaking. Evidently, there was quite a crowd attending the banquet today.

“Feng Xiezi of the Heaven and Earth Sect comes to offer his congratulations! Please forgive me for coming without an invitation, Sect Leader Zi Yang!”

Surprised outcries resounded amid a chaotic sea of voices. Xiao Chen’s brows furrowed. This was bad!

He was stuck in the energy circulation process and mustn’t be disturbed. Otherwise, he and Huangfu Xin’er would both be severely hurt.

A cyan-robed elder sauntered into the public square, with his sleeves billowing despite the lack of wind. Trailing behind him was ten or so disciples. Included in the ranks was He Shaoyi who came to challenge the sect several days ago.