Chapter 116 Isn’t that all you have?
Xiao Chong smiled slightly, and with a flash of sword light in his hand, he easily defused Han Feng's fierce attack. "It's very simple. I want you to clearly remember how your defeat at my hands led you step by step to the abyss of despair."
"You..." Han Feng was speechless. He couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart when he thought of all the things in the past. What was once arrogance and conceit has now become a shackle that restrains oneself.
"Is this all you can do against Han Feng?"
There was a rare hint of pity in Xiao Chong's words, but for Han Feng at this moment, that pity hurt the soul more than any sharp sword blade.
"Never!" Han Feng suddenly burst into a roar, and Hai Xinyan suddenly surged, forming a huge wall of fire with the intention of engulfing Xiao Chong. However, at the moment when the fire was the fiercest, Xiao Chong's figure suddenly became illusory, as if blending into the air, and appeared behind Han Feng the next second.
"It's over, Han Feng." Xiao Chong's voice was like a cold blade, gently brushing against Han Feng's ears. The tip of the sword was gently placed on Han Feng's shoulder, but no blood was seen. This was the greatest contempt for the weak among masters.
"No -" Han Feng's exclamation was abruptly cut off, and the despair flashed away in his eyes, replaced by an incredible calmness.
Hai Xinyan suddenly dimmed, as if even the flames between heaven and earth were mourning his death.
"Why..." Han Feng murmured, his voice so weak that it was almost inaudible, but it hit Xiao Chong's heart hard, causing a rare crack to appear in his cold and ice-like expression.
"Han Feng, you are still too small." Xiao Chong's voice was low and firm. He slowly retracted his sword and looked at Han Feng's fallen figure with complicated eyes.
Not long after, Han Feng lost his life and turned into a corpse.
Zi Yan walked lightly to Xiao Chong's side, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed, and her smart eyes showed regret for Han Feng's death, as well as a deep understanding of the cruel laws of the world of the strong. She asked softly: "Xiao Chong, Han Feng has passed away, what should we do with his... remains?"
Xiao Chong moved his eyes away from Han Feng's cold body and cast his gaze towards the vast sky in the distance, where the last afterglow of Hai Xin Yan's extinguishing seemed to remain. His voice was low, like the echo of distant mountains: "Zi Yan, leave him to nature. This is his final destination."
"Leave it to nature?" Zi Yan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You mean..."
"Yes, let his body return to the dust, or become a link in the food chain of wild beasts." Xiao Chong's words revealed unquestionable determination.
Zi Yan nodded. Although she had mixed feelings in her heart, she still decided to carry out Xiao Chong's wishes.
She leaned down, clasped her hands together gently, lifted Han Feng's body lightly, and walked deep into the forest.
In the mountain forest, the sound of wind and the whisper of leaves intertwined into a sad tune. Zi Yan found an open area where several hungry wolves gathered, their eyes shining with greed and wildness.
She took a deep breath and called loudly to the wolves: "Come on, this is your food."
The wolves seemed to understand her words, and let out a burst of excited howls, rushing towards the body that was once a dragon and a phoenix among men. At this moment, the survival laws of nature are vividly displayed, both cruel and true.
After dealing with all this, Zi Yan returned to Xiao Chong. Their eyes met in the air, and there was no need to say anything. Xiao Chong and Zi Yan followed the afterglow of the setting sun, walked through the lush forest paths, and walked slowly towards the bamboo fence hut where Elder Hu Qian lived in seclusion.
Along the way, Zi Yan's emotions were complicated and difficult to distinguish, including lamentation for Han Feng's fate and deep admiration for Xiao Chong's determination. Xiao Chong seemed to be aware of her subtle emotions and gently shook her hand, conveying silent support and comfort.
When we arrived at our destination, the scene in front of us was peaceful and harmonious. A few wisps of smoke rose up, blending with the surrounding lush vegetation, forming a picture of a paradise far away from the hustle and bustle.
In front of the hut, an old man with white beard and hair was leisurely sipping tea. He was Elder Huqian, and his eyes revealed the calmness and wisdom that had gone through vicissitudes of life.
"Elder Hu Qian, Zi Yan and I are back." Xiao Chong's voice broke the silence. The elder looked up, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, and then stood up and walked towards him slowly.
"Xiao Chong and Zi Yan, we haven't seen each other for a long time. You two look extraordinary and must have advanced in cultivation." Elder Hu Qian said with a smile, his eyes wandering around the two of them, as if he could see everything.
Xiao Chong took out a delicate little jade bottle from his arms and handed it to the elder: "Elder, this is the rejuvenation and life-sustaining elixir I refined. Although I dare not say it has the effect of bringing the dead back to life, it is enough to extend life and improve physical fitness. "
Elder Hu Qian took the jade bottle and gently uncorked it. Suddenly, a fresh and refined medicinal fragrance filled the air, making people feel relaxed and happy. He looked at the elixir in the bottle carefully, with disbelief in his eyes: "This... is this really a rejuvenation elixir? It's so good that even the top pharmacists on the mainland can't refine it! Xiao Chong, your medical skills and alchemy skills are simply incredible."
Xiao Chong smiled modestly: "Elder, you are overly complimentary. The refining of this elixir is thanks to Zi Yan's help and the many medical knowledge you imparted back then."
Zi Yan on the side nodded slightly, with pride shining in her eyes. She was well aware of the efforts and hardships Xiao Chong had put in behind him. This achievement was the best proof of their joint efforts.
"Okay, okay," Elder Hu Qian praised repeatedly.
At Xiao Chong's signal, Hu Qian swallowed the elixir, but the power of the rejuvenation and life-sustaining elixir was too powerful for Hu Qian to absorb at all.
"Xiao Chong, I feel...as if there are thousands of wild horses galloping in my body. This power is so amazing!" Elder Huqian's face flickered, and large beads of sweat slid down his cheeks. He was obviously suffering from the pain. Great pain.
Xiao Chong frowned, and quickly formed seals with his hands. Light blue fighting energy swirled out, gently wrapping Elder Hu Qian's body, like an invisible shield, trying to calm down the medicinal power that was about to take effect. "Elder, steady your mind, I will guide you with my fighting spirit to help you resolve this surging medicinal power."
"Well..." Elder Hu Qian nodded with difficulty, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and fully cooperated with Xiao Chong's treatment. In the room, fighting spirit surged and the fragrance of medicine overflowed. Zi Yan watched all this nervously, her palms full of sweat.
Time seemed to freeze, and every second passed extremely long.
Finally, under Xiao Chong's patient and precise control, the medicinal power in Elder Huqian's body was gradually tamed and turned into a warm energy, nourishing his internal organs and even his meridians and bones. All were nourished by this power There was a faint light of rebirth.
After a long while, Elder Hu Qian slowly opened his eyes, with indescribable relief and surprise on his face, "Succeeded? I...I can feel that I am at least ten years younger! Xiao Chong, Zi Yan, you two are really My lucky star!”
(End of chapter)