The little fox kicked its legs and jumped off Zhao Ling'er's arms to the ground, eagerly rushing over to eat the flesh of the culprit that had frightened it.
Before it could even take a bite, Xu Le, holding the fish soup, took a small sip and said casually, "Everyone, you've been watching for so long, aren't you coming out? Or do you want me to treat you to a meal?"
Zhao Ling'er looked around in confusion. The sun was setting and the dimly lit forest was nothing unusual, except that it was too quiet!
Quiet!
Zhao Ling'er suddenly realized that even if there were few creatures at this time, there should be birds returning to their nests, but now there was no sound at all, and it was completely silent.
"Young Master is unparalleled in the world; not only are his subordinates powerful, but his own strength is also so formidable!"
A deep, powerful voice echoed through the woods, followed by a flurry of footsteps. A group of strange people dressed in red robes rushed out from all directions and surrounded them.
A richly dressed, middle-aged man with a thick beard stepped out from the crowd, performed a non-standard Central Plains greeting to Xu Le, and continued, "This old minister greets the princess and the prince consort!"
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Chapter 253: Moon Worship
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Elder Shi, a stubborn and loyal old man, was too righteous and had excessively high expectations for his children. This led the Moon Worship Cult Leader to believe that the world had lost love and go mad. It can be said that Ling'er's downfall on Immortal Spirit Island was ultimately caused by him.
Xu Le was indifferent to his loyalty and righteousness, but was curious about how he knew his location. He pointed to one of Elder Shi's subordinates behind him.
"Ahhh!"
As if falling into purgatory, the red-robed subordinate roared and frantically waved his arms, seemingly trying to drive away the immense terror. Then, he lost his life force and collapsed to the ground, as if his bones had been emptied, lifeless.
"What!"
Elder Shi's face was filled with anger. The crowd behind him began to stir when they saw their companion die, but he stopped them, restrained his anger, and asked seriously, "What exactly happened?"
Xu Le closed his eyes to read his soul. After a while, he finally understood and slowly opened his eyes. He didn't care about Elder Shi's anger. After all, if you step on an ant, would you care about the anger of his companion?
Obviously not! Xu Le looked up at the sky with a deep gaze and said loudly, "Since Fellow Daoist Baiyue is here, why not come down and have a taste of the fish soup?"
The moment they appeared, Xu Le sensed the discordant elements hidden among them, but he had no interest in playing mind games with the weak. He simply used the Sheep Talisman to extract the guy's soul and read his memories.
As expected, this guy was no pushover. He was a spy planted by the Moon Worship Cult under Elder Shi's command, monitoring their every move. Even Xu Le's whereabouts were discovered by the Moon Worship Cult members when he passed through Blackwater Town, and they reported it to their superiors. Then they lured this group here to test Xu Le's strength.
The Moon Worship Cult Leader was one of the few people he admired. He walked alone, and no one understood his loneliness. He seemed to be causing chaos in the court, but his ideals were like those of a saint. However, his actions were eccentric and strange, which made people fear him.
Elder Shi was initially puzzled, but when he heard Xu Le mention the words "Bai Yue," his expression changed drastically. He immediately realized that the deceased was a spy. After cursing under his breath for misjudging people, he looked in the direction Xu Le was gazing.
The azure sky was sparsely clouded, and the sun shone down its rays without restraint. From the southwest, a middle-aged man in a red robe with long hair walked through the air. His face was not stern, but it had a wise look about him. His eyes calmly observed everything in the world, as if nothing could shake him. There was a faint smile on his lips, but it was a smile that concealed an indelible sadness.
He walked in the air as if he were walking on the ground. With each step he took, he seemed to traverse space. What seemed like a distance of several miles seemed to be compressed into a few dozen steps in his movements.
Compared to Elder Shi's anger and disappointment, the Moon Worship Cult Leader was much calmer. He stepped onto the ground, bowed to Elder Shi, and respectfully said, "Father, it's been a long time!"
Elder Shi merely snorted coldly without replying, but Bai Yue didn't care. She slowly walked up to Xu Le and said with a smile, "Greetings, fellow Daoist!"
Xu Le smiled calmly, waved his hand, and the shadow warrior took out a porcelain bowl, ladled out a bowl of soup, and brought it to Bai Yue.
Bai Yue stared intently at the shadow warrior. His personality was like that of a mad scientist, full of curiosity about everything unfamiliar. He would also go back to experiment and study, otherwise he would not have come to the conclusion that the world is round.
The shadowy warrior before them seemed to be composed of energy in a way never seen before. Compared to the refinement of evil magic, it was purer and more like an energy life form, yet it was no less intelligent than a human.
Although Bai Yue was curious, she did not do anything out of line. She took the fish soup handed to her by the shadowy warrior, not caring at all whether it was poisoned. She slowly drank it down, a satisfied look on her face, and exclaimed, "This fish soup is absolutely amazing! It's incredibly fresh, yet not greasy at all. The tofu skillfully complements the fish, creating a perfect balance. It's wonderful!"
Elder Shi was somewhat embarrassed at this moment. Compared to Bai Yue, who was being treated well, they seemed more like an uninvited group. Although he was dissatisfied with this prince consort, he suppressed his personal emotions out of loyalty and said seriously to Zhao Ling'er, "Princess, this is the man who caused chaos in the Nanzhao Kingdom, leading to your displacement. Please be very careful!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ling'er's heart tightened. She had also learned from her grandmother that she had fled Nanzhao because of an evil person, and that her mother had also sacrificed her life because of that person. Now, the culprit who caused everything was standing in front of her, which made her feel complicated. She subconsciously tugged at Xu Le's clothes.
Upon hearing Elder Shi's words, Bai Yue's eyes flashed with sadness, but she did not refute them. She held the bowl back to the shadowy warrior with both hands, making it impossible to tell that he was a mad demon; he seemed more like a gentle and refined scholar.
With a gentle tap, Bai Yue conjured a blazing inferno from the void, its eerie flames dancing in the air before hurtling toward Xu Le.
Xu Le's gaze remained calm as he flicked his sleeve, summoning water elements from the void.
Crash!
The sound of surging waves echoed as a water dragon emerged from the water clump and rushed towards the infernal flames in the sky.
Sizzle!
Water and fire are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining. Water can extinguish fire, and fire can evaporate water. When the two meet, the raging fire struggles in the waves for a while before being extinguished.
Bai Yue's gaze flickered, and he formed a hand seal. Instantly, a strong wind arose, the sky gradually darkened, the yellow sand was carried away by the wind, and the wind fueled the fire. With the help of the strong wind, the evil fire transformed into a ghostly claw, burning with evil flames as it reached out to grab Xu Le.
Xu Le's gaze sharpened, his fist clenched, and he channeled all his inner energy to unleash a punch.
Boom!
With a violent whooshing sound, a massive fist filled the space and collided with the ghostly claw in the sky. The collision produced a violent explosion, stirring up a gale that swept in all directions.
Looking at Xu Le's calm expression, Bai Yue felt a pang of apprehension, but smiled and said, "I'll be waiting for you in Nanzhao!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Baiyue's body turned into flames and vanished.
Seeing Bai Yue defeated by Xu Le, Elder Shi felt a renewed sense of hope. Originally, he only wanted to take Zhao Ling'er back to stabilize the situation in Nanzhao, but after witnessing Xu Le's strength, he realized that with his help, they could even kill Bai Yue and bring the power of Nanzhao back into the hands of the Witch King.
"Your Highness the Prince Consort..."
"roll!"
The rolling thunder made them involuntarily cover their ears, their blood and qi surge, and they knelt on the ground.