Chapter 238 - 174: Ambush

Chapter 238: Chapter 174: Ambush

The Saint Demon Sect’s White Tiger Guardian?

"You mean the White Tiger Guardian who stormed the Capital Region alongside the Saint Demon Sect’s Saint Master." Zhao Xingtian had obviously heard of this expert from the Saint Demon Sect.

"If he’s willing to escort you two back to the Desert North, then you’ll have nothing to worry about in terms of safety. That would be for the best."

The Saint Demon Sect was at the height of its power. Under the Saint Master were the Divine Beast Qilin and the enigmatic White Tiger Guardian—both peerless experts.

This was why Daliang dared not challenge them now.

Aside from Sword Saint Pei Yuanshi, who was a top-tier peerless expert, Daliang had a dearth of second-tier ones.

The Long siblings considered this for a moment.

Clearly, the Land Demon Sect was already doing them a great honor by offering to act as an intermediary for the Long siblings.

Having Dragon Country owe the Saint Demon Sect a favor in exchange for their lives was a fair trade.

After some thought, Long Xing finally took a conch-like object from within his robes.

This item was called a Celestial Mountain Sea Shell. They were extremely rare, even in Dragon Country. They came in natural pairs, and when separated, allowed the two holders to communicate over long distances.

Of course, they only worked for a short time after being separated, and their number of uses was also limited.

The Emperor of Dragon Country had given the siblings a pair of Celestial Mountain Sea Shells just for this long journey.

Long Xing took out the Celestial Mountain Sea Shell and cupped it in his hands to warm it.

Before long, a voice emanated from within the Celestial Mountain Sea Shell. "Xing’Er? Yun’Er?"

"Imperial Father," Long Xing and Long Yun said in unison, revealing the speaker’s identity.

Long Xing was a good speaker and quickly described their current situation to the Emperor of Dragon Country.

The Dragon Emperor contemplated for a moment before speaking. "May I ask if the Land Demon Sect can hear Us now?"

Lu Changfeng cupped his hands toward the Celestial Mountain Sea Shell. "This junior is Lu Changfeng."

"We ask the Saint Demon Sect to do Us the favor of having your White Tiger Guardian escort Our two children home."

"We shall be indebted to the Saint Demon Sect for this."

Having received the Dragon Emperor’s personal guarantee, Lu Changfeng gave a satisfied nod.

Although the Celestial Mountain Dragon Family was located in the remote Desert North, their strength was not to be underestimated.

They were on par with Shu Mountain, which the Saint Demon Sect had destroyed.

Establishing a good relationship with the Long Family would be very beneficial for the Saint Demon Sect’s future unification of the Song Territory.

"This junior understands," Lu Changfeng said. "I will speak with the White Tiger Guardian and ensure the Long siblings are delivered safely to the Desert North."

"Very well. Give Our regards to the Saint Demon Sect Master."

"Xing’Er, Yun’Er, once you’ve met with the White Tiger Guardian, depart at once. Do not linger."

"The Daliang Alien Race... Hmph."

The Dragon Emperor’s voice slowly faded from the Celestial Mountain Sea Shell.

And so, the matter was settled.

Lu Changfeng stood up. "I’ll go contact the White Tiger Guardian."

Lu Changfeng left the restaurant.

He found a secluded spot, opened the Ba Snake Space, and brought out his Clone Yang Jingtian.

The Fire Qilin and the Floral Fiend on his shoulder were already used to such things.

The sheer number of Lu Changfeng’s hidden techniques and the complexity of his identities perfectly illustrated what it meant to be part of the Human Race.

Having grown accustomed to Lu Changfeng’s methods, the two fiends were now completely loyal to him.

’Controlling three bodies at once is still a bit difficult.’

As soon as Clone Yang Jingtian appeared, Lu Changfeng’s consciousness—through the Purple Lotus Demon Bloodline in the clone—gained another physical body it could freely enter and exit.

However, simultaneously controlling three bodies still left Lu Changfeng feeling mentally exhausted.

He spent some time there, getting used to the sensation of controlling three bodies at once.

Only then did Lu Changfeng return to the restaurant with his Clone Yang Jingtian.

’Looks like I’ll need to replicate a soul-type Talent, or a Demon Fiend Bloodline that specializes in splitting one’s consciousness. Controlling them like this is just too taxing,’ Lu Changfeng thought.

Fortunately, Clone Yang Jingtian’s persona was that of a ruthless man of few words.

The portion of Lu Changfeng’s consciousness controlling the clone only needed to strike simple poses and then be fully focused during combat.

Lu Changfeng reappeared in the restaurant’s private room with his Clone Yang Jingtian.

"Greetings, Lord White Tiger."

"Greetings, Senior White Tiger."

Everyone in the private room naturally rose to their feet to greet them.

Given the current state of affairs, the Saint Demon Sect’s White Tiger Guardian held a status not much inferior to that of Sword City’s Sword God, Jiang Changge.

Lu Changfeng had Yang Jingtian, who was wearing a White Tiger mask, give a slight nod. "Which two of you are to accompany me to the Desert North?"

The Long siblings stood up, looking somewhat excited.

"That would be my sister and I," Long Xing said, looking a little anxious.

’The man before me is a terrifying figure, one who ranks among the top experts in the entire Song Territory. In this chaotic era, he is the number two figure in the Saint Demon Sect, with a dazzling war record.’

It was no wonder Long Xing was so nervous.

"Then get ready. We’re leaving," Clone Yang Jingtian said.

"Ah, Senior White Tiger," Long Xing replied after exchanging a glance with Long Yun. "My sister and I have nothing to prepare. We can leave at any time."

All of the siblings’ travel arrangements had been handled by their Bone Refining Realm servant.

With their Bone Refining Realm servant dead, the siblings had no other belongings on them; not even a single silver coin remained.

"Then follow me out of the city." Clone Yang Jingtian turned and left without another word.

The Long siblings bowed to Lu Changfeng, bade farewell to Wei He and the others, and hurried to follow.

"Lord White Tiger is certainly direct and efficient," Bai Yimeng sighed.

"Brother Zhao, what are your plans now?" Lu Changfeng asked, turning to Zhao Xingtian.

Zhao Xingtian replied, "Since the Long siblings have the White Tiger Guardian to escort them, I’ll stay in Sword City for a few more days. I want to see if I can find a few more promising youths."

Zhao Xingtian rose and left. Judging by the direction he went, he was likely off to find his son, Zhao Xiaoxing, to spend some time with him.