Hearing his senior sister's roar, Li Chengfeng immediately beamed with joy. He pretended to be alarmed and heavily tapped Mu Xi on the forehead, resulting in a loud "thump."
Mu Xi cried out in pain and groggily woke up, complaining, "Senior brother, why did you hit me? I was having such a sweet dream!"
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere immediately relaxed a lot.
Li Chengfeng pushed aside the messy weeds and led Mu Xi out.
Mu Xi also sensed the outside air and crawled out of their hiding place.
She immediately saw her Martial Uncle and Master standing there with smiles on their faces. Even the Myriad Demon King Blood Bat was smiling amiably.
The Myriad Demon King had already retracted his battle form and transformed into a middle-aged scholar, refined and courteous, with no trace of demonic aura.
Mu Xi, currently at the third level of Qi Refining, couldn't sense the Myriad Demon King's true strength at all. She only felt that he was powerful and didn't know that he was a late-stage Demon King.
Li Chengfeng immediately bowed and said, "Disciple greets Master, greets Martial Uncle."
Mu Xi followed suit and also came forward to pay her respects.
Xiao Mowan smiled and said, "Did you pass this trial? Did you kill ten demon beasts? Did you gather ten spiritual herbs?"
Mu Xi's face immediately fell, and she pouted, saying, "Don't even mention it. We had already completed half of the task when suddenly some assassins from the Heavenly Demon Hall came to kill my senior brother.
Fortunately, I was resourceful and used a secret technique to kill those villains from the Heavenly Demon Hall. My senior brother also helped a lot this time, playing a supporting role.
Master, if you're going to give rewards, give me the lion's share and give my senior brother a small portion."
Su Qiushui chuckled and said, "You're still lying here. You won't get any reward when we return. All the benefits will go to your senior brother.
Your senior brother is resourceful and uses tricks. How could he have only assisted you in killing that Foundation Establishment cultivator? That was a killer from the Heavenly Demon Hall."
She walked over and gave Li Chengfeng a hard flick on the forehead, causing him to grimace in pain and rub his forehead repeatedly.
Seeing this, Mu Xi laughed and said, "Senior brother, someone finally flicked your forehead too! It's so funny."
Su Qiushui continued, "I really want to crack open your skull and see what's inside. How can you have such a mindset and methods at such a young age?"
Li Chengfeng rubbed his forehead embarrassedly and said to Mu Xi with a smile, "This time, I learned how to deal with things calmly thanks to Senior Sister's guidance.
Also, the power of the talisman given by Master is indeed strong. Otherwise, we would have probably met with a lot of misfortune." As he spoke, he revealed a look of lingering fear.
This time, Li Chengfeng and Mu Xi obtained a total of 20 spiritual talismans. Li Chengfeng used one, and he still has three. Now he has a total of 12 in his hand.
Junior Sister, you didn't use any, and you still have 10. Li Chengfeng's gains this time were not bad.
Xiao Mowan looked at them and said with a smile, "You have passed this trial.
Being able to kill a Foundation Establishment assassin, such a record is indeed unique at your age and realm. After returning, you must cultivate diligently, especially you, Li Chengfeng."
She turned to Mu Xi and said seriously, "Your performance this time was the worst. If it weren't for your senior brother, you would have been in danger long ago.
I saw everything you did clearly, so the reward this time can only be given to your senior brother."
Mu Xi's face immediately fell, and she pouted, saying, "Master, you're right. I'm too dependent on my senior brother."
But she was actually secretly happy because she knew that her senior brother had been protecting her, allowing her to hardly worry about anything.
Su Qiushui continued, "Junior Sister, you must understand that the road ahead is still long.
If your senior brother is not by your side when you perform other tasks, what will you do when you encounter danger?
At that time, you can only rely on yourself. Therefore, you must use your brain more and learn to deal with things independently."
Mu Xi immediately nodded and said seriously, "I was wrong this time. I will definitely reflect on it when I return."
Xiao Mowan nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Li Chengfeng and said with a smile, "Next time, I will separate the two of you for the trial. That way, you can better train your abilities."
Li Chengfeng was happy in his heart. He liked this kind of solitary trial, where all his methods could be fully utilized.
But Mu Xi disagreed. Her eyes turned red, and tears fell down: "Master, how can I do without senior brother? I'm worried about him. His strength is not as good as mine. I can still save him if he encounters danger."
Xiao Mowan sighed, gently patted Mu Xi's shoulder, and comforted her: "Silly child, the purpose of the trial is to help you grow.
Only by experiencing wind and rain can you better protect yourself and protect others. Your senior brother will also have his own trials. You will both become stronger."
Ding Wuyan looked at Li Chengfeng and roared, "What you did this time was not bad. The more I look at you, the more you look like someone, ruthless, cautious, just a little like him."
He was about to continue speaking, but Xiao Mowan interrupted him.
Xiao Mowan pointed at Ding Wuyan and said, "Senior brother, you are too worried.
I think Li Chengfeng is careful and cautious, but he is definitely not that kind of hypocritical person.
He is not like some people who pursue fame and fortune, and who are obsessed with becoming the sect master. He only wants to cultivate and does not want to be a sect master. This is the biggest difference between the two of them."
The Myriad Demon King Blood Bat said with a smile, "This kid is not to my liking. He is so young and yet so…"
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly took out a golden ball and flicked it directly at Li Chengfeng.
Li Chengfeng hurriedly reached out to catch it, without even asking what it was.
"Thank you, Senior, for the treasure. If one day I cultivate to a higher realm, I will definitely live up to your expectations and repay you!" Li Chengfeng said respectfully.
The Myriad Demon King Blood Bat laughed loudly and said, "Our treasure, I just think you're more to my liking, that's all. Do you know what I gave you?"
Li Chengfeng curiously shook his head and said, "I don't know."
The Myriad Demon King explained, "This is a demon core. This demon core contains the bloodline of a mighty ancient demon and is extremely precious.
However, you don't need to be too nervous, it won't have any adverse effects on you."
Li Chengfeng immediately bowed and said gratefully, "Thank you, Senior, for the treasure!"
However, before Li Chengfeng could put the demon core into his pocket, Xiao Mowan reached out and took the demon core away.
She said, "Keeping such a treasure on you will only be a waste.
You still understand the principle of 'a man is not guilty, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure.' I'll keep it for you first, and I'll give it to you when you have the strength."
Li Chengfeng was speechless, feeling that his teacher was openly "embezzling" his things.
The Myriad Demon King Blood Bat didn't mind!
Xiao Mowan was worried that Li Chengfeng would covet the power in the demon core and accidentally kill himself, because it was impossible to absorb the violent power inside before reaching the Nascent Soul stage.
Seeing this, Ding Wuyan also interjected: "In that case, how about I pass on my Mad Demon Battle Technique to you?"
Xiao Mowan immediately interrupted him: "Stop! Your Mad Demon Battle Technique is invincible and powerful, but I don't recommend Li Chengfeng to practice it.
He is so handsome and unrestrained. If he practices the Mad Demon Battle Technique and becomes as old and decrepit as you, what will happen?"
