Murong Fei stared blankly at Murong Longcheng and said, "Cousin, this is the first time I've heard you speak so reasonably. You've made me see you in a new light."
Actually, similar words were once said by Zhang Hao to Murong Longcheng.
At this moment, Murong Longcheng was just repeating them. This made Murong Longcheng feel a bit embarrassed. He glared fiercely at Murong Fei and said, "What nonsense are you talking about, kid? Your older brother has always been very reasonable, alright?"
Ye Qingrou drifted over and stood in front of Zhang Hao. Looking at him, she smiled slightly and said, "Zhang Hao, are you well?"
"Mm!"
Zhang Hao gave Ye Qingrou a deep look, his eyes somewhat complex.
Although Zhang Hao knew that Ye Qingrou had romantic feelings for him, he couldn't accept them. This was because he had never developed romantic feelings for her in his heart. If he were to force himself to be with her, it wouldn't be fair to her.
"What about you?" Zhang Hao also asked Ye Qingrou.
"I'm alright!"
The two looked at each other in silence.
"Let's go back!"
Zhang Hao sighed deeply.
Outside Tieyuan City
Tieyuan City's City Lord Wei Gao personally led the Tieyuan City Guard to welcome Zhang Hao and the others.
This time, although Wei Gao wasn't the main attacker, this victory occurred on his territory after all. As the City Lord of Tieyuan City, he felt honored. After all, he had also actively cooperated in surrounding and killing the Heavenly Demon Sect Disciples. He also had a share of the credit for this victory. If the Purple Firmament Empire were to reward based on merit, he would naturally have a portion.
It was already night, and Zhang Hao and the others stayed at the City Lord's Mansion. They decided to return to Tianwu Academy the next day. That group of Hao Xian Sect Outer Sect Disciples ultimately decided to follow Zhang Hao. During this time, they had gained quite a few contribution points by following Zhang Hao. Having tasted the benefits, they naturally hoped to continue following Zhang Hao.
"Murong Fei, I didn't expect it to have been so long since we last met."
In the courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion
Zhang Hao, Murong Fei, and Murong Longcheng were drinking and having a good time.
"Yeah, you've changed the most," Murong Fei said with a smile.
"Heh heh, no matter how much I change, I'm still the same person. Could I possibly grow a second head?" Zhang Hao joked.
"Hahaha... that's true."
Murong Fei and Murong Longcheng were also amused by Zhang Hao's humor.
Zhang Hao suddenly thought of something and looked at Murong Fei, asking, "We just came down from the mountain. I wonder how the Western Border Sixteen Countries are doing now?"
Murong Fei said to Zhang Hao with a solemn expression, "The situation is not optimistic! The Western Border Sixteen Countries are the weakest among the surrounding great Empires. Although they've formed an Alliance, they are still struggling against the aggressive Heavenly Demon Sect. Fortunately, Watt Country is located in the heartland, so the Heavenly Demon Sect's reach hasn't extended that far yet."
Zhang Hao felt relieved upon hearing that Watt Country was temporarily safe.
"Murong Fei, regarding the matter between me and your Murong Family, please bear with me," Zhang Hao said to Murong Fei apologetically.
Although Zhang Hao had a clear conscience about crippling the cultivation of Murong Old Ancestor and Murong Jingtian, he still had to state his position in front of a good friend.
Murong Fei's expression was a bit unnatural. He actually knew about this matter. Although he had once blamed Zhang Hao, from Zhang Hao's perspective, even destroying his Murong Family a hundred times wouldn't have been excessive.
"Zhang Hao, stop talking. I know your difficulties. With your strength, if it weren't for me and Zi Qian, our Murong Family treating you like that, my Father and Ancestor would have been gone long ago. Since we're brothers, don't mention it again," Murong Fei said to Zhang Hao solemnly.
Zhang Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was very comforted that Murong Fei could be so understanding.
"Right, why did you go to attack the Heavenly Demon Sect's stronghold this time?" Zhang Hao asked.
"Heh heh, it's like this..."
Murong Fei then recounted the entire process of this incident.
It turned out that after the Heavenly Demon Sect's rampages, the major academies, in order to protect themselves, not only sought assistance from the Ten Great Sects but also formed an Alliance of their students to jointly resist the Heavenly Demon Sect. They also adopted a reward system similar to that of the Ten Great Sects.
Zhang Hao suddenly understood.
"Zhang Hao, now that Disciples from your Ten Great Sects have taken action, the Heavenly Demon Sect won't be arrogant for much longer," Murong Fei said with great certainty.
Unlike Murong Fei's calmness, Zhang Hao was not so optimistic. After all, Zhang Hao was still very clear about the Heavenly Demon Sect's strength. He felt it wasn't that simple. After all, the Heavenly Demon Sect had been dormant for so long; they wouldn't dare to act without some degree of certainty.
"Right, Murong Fei, who was that girl today? I saw you seemed quite concerned about her," Zhang Hao suddenly remembered something and teased Murong Fei.
"Her name is Zeng Shishi, she's my Junior Sister."
Murong Fei said with a slight blush.
"Who's calling my name?"
Just at this moment, a girl appeared. It was Zeng Shishi.
"Junior Sister!" Murong Fei's face turned even redder when he saw the girl.
At the Heavenly Demon Sect's stronghold, Zhang Hao hadn't gotten a clear look at her appearance. Now, looking at her, she was quite delicate and refined. No wonder Murong Fei liked her.
"Thank you for saving me today," Zeng Shishi said to Zhang Hao with clasped fists.
"Heh heh, you're Murong Fei's Junior Sister, which makes you one of us. No need for formalities," Zhang Hao said to Zeng Shishi with a slight smile.
"Alright then, I came this time just to thank Zhang Shixiong. I'll be leaving now. I won't disturb your brotherly fun."
Zeng Shishi came quickly and left quickly. Her personality was quite straightforward, even Zhang Hao liked her character a bit.
Zhang Hao felt that this girl was quite good, so he teased Murong Fei, "This girl is quite suitable for you. You should seize the opportunity."
"What are you talking about! I... I'm not like what you think," Murong Fei couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed, feeling somewhat shy.
"Heh heh, just looking at you, anyone can tell you have feelings for Zeng Shishi," Murong Longcheng couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"But... but I don't know how she feels about me," Murong Fei said with some helplessness.
"Damn, I didn't expect you to seem quite manly in other areas, but so slow in this aspect. Want me to give you a suggestion, one that works quickly?" Zhang Hao looked at Murong Fei and blinked, asking.
Murong Fei immediately became interested. Even Murong Longcheng was very curious.
Zhang Hao chuckled and said, "Just get her pregnant directly, then won't she be yours?"
"Get lost!"
...
The next day, Zhang Hao led the Hao Xian Sect group and parted ways with Murong Fei and the others. They then rushed towards Tianwu City. Three hours later, the group arrived at the plain outside Tianwu City.
While still in the air, Zhang Hao discovered fighting sounds coming from below. Over a dozen men wearing Blood Robes were chasing three students wearing academy uniforms.
"These are people from the Heavenly Demon Sect. Are they chasing students from Tianwu Academy?" Zhang Hao frowned.
"Damn it, these scumbags from the Heavenly Demon Sect actually dare to attack outside Tianwu City. It seems Tianwu City is in danger."
Zhang Hao instructed the Hao Xian Sect Disciples behind him and then flew down by himself.
