Chapter 2731 - 2730: Poisonous Hidden Wounds

Three waves of blue energy pierced through the shadow’s body in an instant, shattering all the uncontrolled, violent energies within it into nothingness.

Ling Feng watched the violent black energy being crushed into nothingness, nodded with satisfaction and praised, "Not bad power. Now that these energies have been eliminated, Shuiluan will no longer suffer secondary harm..."

Ling Feng then squatted down, using the Shadowless Needle and Shennong Spiritual Power to seal all the wounds on Shuiluan’s body. Once everything was completely repaired, Ling Feng clapped his hands and said:

"The general treatment process is like this. Now we just need to let General Shuiluan rest here. With his own strength and the Life Essence Power in the Sacred Pool, it shouldn’t take long for him to fully recover and wake up."

After Shui Nian and Shui Kong exchanged a glance, Shui Nian stepped forward to Ling Feng and said, "No matter what, I still thank you for saving the cornerstone of my Shui Clan’s life. Without you, this child would have surely lost his life here today."

Ling Feng waved his hand and said, "No need to say much. I understand that since I will be taking something from you, it’s only right that I do what I can. Helping you is the least I should do. Just remember to bring me the treasures I want later."

Shui Nian nodded, "Of course. Please rest for now, I will naturally bring you the best treasures I can find."

Ling Feng nodded with satisfaction, and then as he passed by Shuize, this general of the Shui Clan respectfully and admiringly clasped his fists and bowed. Ling Feng nodded, calmly enjoying Shuize’s gratitude and respect.

As he passed Shui Kong, the clan leader still coldly stared at Ling Feng and then said arrogantly, "Between us, it’s just a transaction. Expecting me to thank you is impossible!"

Then Shui Kong left directly.

Ling Feng, hearing Shui Kong’s words, was a bit taken aback, then shook his head and laughed, "If you don’t want to thank me, then so be it. You’ll still have to give me the treasures of your Shui Clan when the time comes."

"We’ve already arranged accommodations, and let Shui Xia take you over." Shui Nian called his great-granddaughter to escort Ling Feng and the others.

Although Shui Xia greatly admired this person’s medical skills and respected him for saving her beloved Uncle Shuiluan, she didn’t have much fondness for Ling Feng. So she sulked to Shui Nian:

"Great-grandfather, there are so many people here, why do you have to let me escort this annoying guy?"

Shui Nian nodded, "Because your abilities are the most outstanding, and grandfather trusts you the most. Mr. Ling Feng is an honored guest in our clan, and having you escort him to the arranged accommodations shows how courteous we are to our honored guest,"

"If your great-grandfather and grandfather weren’t preoccupied, we would personally escort Mr. Ling Feng. Sending you now is because grandfather trusts you the most. Who else would you have me send?"

Shui Xia heard Shui Nian’s heartfelt persuasion, convincing herself, so she led Ling Feng, who had a face full of smiles, along with the calm Song Ruozhao and the indifferent Ling Yao out of the Sacred Pool.

Shui Nian watched their departing figures, then looked back at Shuiluan lying in the Sacred Pool. He suddenly sighed, "Ah, Shuiluan, why are you also injured? Why do I have a bad premonition?"

"I always feel there’s some other conspiracy behind your injury."

Shui Nian turned his gaze to the Goddess Statue in the center of the Sacred Pool, murmuring to himself, "Honorable ancestors, please tell me what to do, whether to support Kong’er or to be more cautious..."

Shui Nian respectfully worshiped the Goddess Statue, praying for guidance, but obviously, this is just a clay statue, incapable of issuing any instructions.

Shui Nian knelt and worshiped for a long time. When he looked up again, his face was full of determination. He looked at the inactive Goddess Statue, as if he had received divine instructions, nodded, and then murmured to himself:

"Thank you, goddess, for your guidance. I think I know what to do."

...

Shui Xia led Ling Feng and the others to a majestic mountain within the Shui Clan. On this city-mountain, there was a luxurious mansion with a superior geographical location and a particularly favorable climate.

Standing on the cliff in front of the mansion, one could overlook the main city of the Shui Clan, providing an excellent view.

Ling Feng looked at the grand mansion and nodded with satisfaction, "This accommodation is quite nice. You’ve done well, Shui Clan, you’ve put work into it."

Shui Xia, looking at Ling Feng’s proud and arrogant appraisal, unknowingly felt angry, but the manners learned since childhood and her identity as the Shui Clan’s eldest daughter restrained her inner anger, and she said with some pride:

"Of course, our Shui Clan’s world is much better than other worlds!"

"Have you been to other worlds? Did you visit the Huo Clan’s real world or the next level down?" Ling Feng asked with a smile.

Shui Xia had only seen the appearance of the Huo Clan people in books, how could she have possibly been to other worlds? Even as the Shui Clan leader, Shui Kong found it extremely difficult to go to other worlds, let alone Shui Xia. Though her status was noble, she was almost always homebound.

Ling Feng naturally didn’t believe Shui Xia’s words, but he was intrigued for a moment and decided to tease the girl.

Hearing Ling Feng’s question, Shui Xia’s face suddenly reddened, and she somewhat sheepishly said, "Although I haven’t been to other worlds, I am well-read, and there’s little about other worlds that I don’t know,"

"Of course, I know the geographical environment of our Shui Clan’s world is exceptional! After all, water is the source of life! Our world is abundant with all kinds of water, even seas and rivers, which are rare sights in other worlds,"

"Not to mention this mansion, which was where great-grandfather lived! Later, great-grandfather moved to the Holy Temple for focused cultivation and to divine our Shui Clan’s destiny, better protecting us,"

"He lived there for over 10,000 years, so this mansion was left unoccupied, though frequently cleaned and maintained, never abandoned or neglected. Many distinguished guests from other worlds visiting our clan were never allowed to live here by great-grandfather,"

"You are the first!" Shui Xia said with pride, "To live in such a place, you might as well cherish it!"

As Shui Xia introduced, she led Ling Feng and the others into the mansion, and it was only then that Ling Feng felt the rich life aura inside. With prolonged cultivation here, one could surely extend longevity.

Ling Feng, watching the waterfall flowing through the mountain gorge behind the house, was somewhat awed. He had to admit the standards here were indeed high, ranking in the top three of places he had ever stayed in.

After taking Ling Feng and his companions through the mansion, Shui Xia said, "You can settle here. A few maidservants will come later to take care of your daily life, and you can ask them for help with anything..."

"No need!" Ling Feng interrupted, "The few of us are used to wandering freely, not suited to being cared for by others..."

Seeing this, Song Ruozhao and Ling Yao both nodded in agreement with Ling Feng.

Ling Feng continued, "We’re neither great figures nor children needing care, so there’s no need for maidservants."

"Then what about your meals?" Shui Xia asked, slightly stunned.

"Ha-ha! Though not incredibly advanced, our cultivation is enough that we don’t need food anymore. Fine meals are only a bonus, not a necessity,"

"Moreover, with such rich Spiritual Energy here, merely absorbing it can sustain us for a long time, so you don’t have to worry. Go on and take care of your tasks!"

Ling Feng had already issued a gentle dismissal.

Inwardly, Shui Xia thought: I don’t truly have anything to do; I was supposed to guard the space passage, but now with you here, there’s nothing left for me. What task should I take on?

Despite such inward grumbling, outwardly Shui Xia calmly said, "If that’s the case, then I’ll take my leave, as I do have many other tasks to attend to, so I won’t disturb you any longer."

Ling Feng noticed Shui Xia’s apparent hesitance but decided not to expose it, simply smiling and saying, "See you then."

Shui Xia left the mansion rather awkwardly.

Only then did Ling Feng relax his guard, withdrawing his hand which had been hidden in his sleeve for a long time, with cold sweat instantly appearing on his forehead.

Ling Yao and Song Ruozhao had long noticed something was off with Ling Feng and approached to check his injuries, especially Ling Yao who, seeing Ling Feng’s somewhat blackened hand, nervously asked:

"What is going on? How did you suddenly become injured?"

Ling Feng forced a smile and said, "Probably when I was treating Shuiluan earlier. I initially thought it was just ordinary energy turbulence, but didn’t expect there to be toxins,"

"As I was helping him expel toxins, they seemed to have a life of their own, sensing that my power and Spiritual Energy were stronger than Shuiluan’s, so they directly entered my body..."

"Then, what was that black shadow Shui Kong and the others shattered?" Ling Yao asked urgently.

Song Ruozhao, who had remained silent, spoke, "That was merely the external appearance of the toxin. In fact, the essence has long since entered Ling Feng’s body..."

"In other words, Ling Feng has been corroded by the toxin for quite some time now!"