MM Racing 648. Negotiable Terms
648. Negotiable Terms
Huo Zhi had also arrived beside Xiao Yan and Zi Yan. After several years, her figure had become even more upright and aloof, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a restrained yet powerful light, and the karmic fire surrounding her was even purer and more terrifying than before. She nodded slightly, confirming Zi Yan's statement. The Red Lotus Karmic Fire had not subsided; instead, it swayed gracefully around her like a loyal guard protecting the Empress, radiating intense heat and resisting the residual shadows and chill emanating from the Spirit Wind Chasing Domain.
Xiao Yan sensed Huo Zhi's aura. Although he did not yet know Huo Zhi's specific grade, judging from the aura of the Red Lotus Karmic Flame, Huo Zhi must have gained considerable benefits from being inside the Three Thousand Burning Flames over the past few years.
Of course, Huo Zhi's rapid advancement in level is inseparable from the bloodline of the Dou Di descendant within her and the Heavenly Rank cultivation technique that is most suitable for the Yan Clan.
At this moment, Ling Fengzhui, who had been observing all of this with a cold eye, was already in turmoil, filled with shock and doubt!
He had never actually met Huo Zhi before, but he recognized the Red Lotus Karmic Flame and the Emperor Flame Mark on Huo Zhi's forehead. As a prodigy of the Spirit Clan, he had already determined Huo Zhi's identity.
One of the most outstanding young members of the Yan Clan, he is hailed as the successor to the Red Lotus Envoy!
Her mysterious disappearance within the Yan Clan a few years ago wasn't considered a major event among the high-ranking members of the ancient race.
Ling Zhuo and Ling Zhuo always had powerful figures accompanying them wherever they went, so it was truly outrageous that the Yan Clan had lost their own prodigy. Some high-ranking members of the clan had even privately expressed their astonishment at the matter, and some even underestimated the Yan Clan's supervisory capabilities—to let such an important junior, who had inherited the core strange fire, "get lost" during his cultivation? It was simply a huge joke! This also became a topic of conversation within the Ling Clan, used to highlight the Ling Clan's strict protection of its "seeds."
He never dreamed that this "lost" pearl of the Flame Clan would appear in the massive killing spree in Saint Pill City, orchestrated by their Spirit Clan. This unexpected variable was no less significant than Lei Jingxiao of the Thunder Clan.
Although there are undercurrents and constant frictions between ancient races, protecting their core genius disciples has always been of paramount importance. Once this is involved, it can easily provoke the wrath of the higher-ups and lead to direct confrontation.
Of course, the most troublesome aspect is that the Spirit Clan's raw strength is inferior to that of the Flame Clan. Therefore, if the Flame Clan were to launch an attack, it would be enough to cause the Spirit Clan a great deal of trouble. Not to mention that right now, no one can say for sure whether Huo Zhi will cause a change in the situation in Saint Pill City.
What's even more troublesome is that, judging from Huo Zhi's actions and Xiao Yan's interactions, the two are clearly acquainted.
Suppressing the turmoil within him, Ling Fengzhui's thoughts raced. He wasn't Ling Zhuo; no matter how troublesome the situation, it had to be dealt with. He understood the stakes and prioritized practical benefits. If he could resolve the matter at the Pill Tower as quickly as possible without causing further complications, and then "politely" send this young lady back to the Yan Clan, that might be the best solution at present, as long as she didn't join Xiao Yan in obstructing the Ling Clan's actions.
"Miss Huo Zhi, I am Ling Fengzhui of the Ling Clan. Please stop for now. There may be some misunderstanding between us."
The flames surrounding Huo Zhi flickered almost imperceptibly. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and her gaze narrowed. From the other party's aura and the methods they employed, she had already recognized them as members of the Spirit Clan.
The situation was far too complicated, and having just escaped, she didn't know how to answer Ling Fengzhui's questions. Fortunately, Xiao Yan was there, and she immediately turned to him for help, asking, "Xiao Yan, what's going on here? How did you end up fighting with the Spirit Clan?"
"It's a long story..." Xiao Yan was indeed at a loss as to how to explain everything that had happened here to Zi Yan and Huo Zhi now that he had suddenly met them.
"Miss Huo Zhi, the nobles have been searching for you for the past few years. In particular, your elder brother, Huo Xuan, even inquired about you with me. It's naturally a good thing that you've appeared here. On behalf of the Spirit Clan, I promise to ensure your safe return to the clan, how about that?"
Huo Zhi's cold voice rang out, like ice and jade clashing: "Were you about to attack Xiao Yan just now?"
"good."
"Xiao Yan, you mustn't move, then I can cooperate with you."
"Alright!" Ling Fengzhui made a decisive decision, his voice carrying an unquestionable resolve. The dense shadows surrounding him receded like a tide, revealing his body covered in ferocious ice armor. He demonstrated through his actions that he was truly willing to let Xiao Yan and his group leave without causing them any trouble.
"Since Miss Huo Zhi has said so, then it's a deal! As long as Xiao Yan and his companions withdraw from the battlefield immediately, my Spirit Clan will not target them tonight!"
"And the Xuan Yi Guild Leader, she's Xiao Yan's own teacher's wife, you can't let her live either," Wei Jiangyuan immediately added upon hearing this.
Upon hearing this, Ling Fengzhui's brows, hidden beneath his ghost mask, furrowed tightly, a surge of barely suppressed irritation rising within him. His fighting spirit had subsided, and although his right hand appeared relaxed, it remained poised to grip the sword again at any moment.
"If it were just Xuan Yi alone, I could agree, but tonight's situation is ultimately a feud between my Spirit Clan and the Pill Tower. We can only hand over the person after tonight."
"Okay, let's discuss it further," Wei Jiangyuan said, speaking before Xiao Yan could.
Seeing this, Ling Fengzhui had no reason to stop him anymore. He stirred his fighting spirit slightly and began to summon the nearest spirit guards.
He was actually quite troubled at this moment. He would rather fight Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan again than face this troublesome situation. But there was nothing he could do. The Yan Clan had the advantage in strength, and the Ling Clan could only bow their heads. Even though only Huo Zhi, a junior from the Yan Clan, was present, Ling Fengzhui was still hesitant to act rashly.
Ling Fengzhui looked at Ling Haonan, whose aura remained unchanged at the top of the Pill Tower, and his eyes revealed genuine admiration.
He sighed in a voice only he could hear, "The Supreme Elder was right. If we don't strike decisively, the Spirit Clan's current predicament is simply unsolvable..."
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"Are we really going to trust that guy?" Zi Yan's clear voice carried a hint of complaint.
Upon hearing this, Wei Jiangyuan smiled slightly: "Of course I don't believe it. That guy is clearly just stalling for time. He certainly doesn't dare to touch Miss Huo Zhi, but our lives are another matter."
Xiao Yan instantly understood Wei Jiangyuan's thoughts and immediately asked Zi Yan, "Zi Yan, did you sense the blockade here? Are you still capable of breaking through it?"