Those two floating spirits froze for a moment, then sealed Feng Xi's spiritual power.
They didn't do anything to the little fat bird, it's too weak!
One finger would be enough to squish it to death!
Then, they took Feng Xi and vanished from where they stood.
Feng Xi was rather surprised that these floating spirits could carry her and instantly move elsewhere.
It's likely this same ability that had been used to make Jun Wen and the others disappear in an instant.
Hey now, if I could learn this instant-movement skill, I'd be incredible!
The little black ball: "..."
At a time like this, shouldn't you be thinking about how to keep your little life?
You actually still have the leisure to think about this?
Before long, Feng Xi was brought into the underground palace.
She saw the remaining floating spirits, as well as Jun Wen and the others locked inside cages.
In addition, she also saw that artifact resembling a projection stone.
She couldn't help but feel relieved. Fortunately, she hadn't let the little black ball come out earlier, otherwise it would've been discovered.
After sensing her thoughts, the little fat bird thought to itself. So the donkey-shit egg really can't see the light of day!
Hmph!
See how I'll annoy you in the future!
If the little black ball knew the little fat bird had given it such a distinctive nickname, it would probably die of anger without the little fat bird needing to say anything else!
But right now, it was more concerned with what its shameless master planned to do next.
Feng Xi first waved at the people inside the cage, "What a coincident, you're all here too? This damned fate!"
Everyone: "..."
It really is a "damned" fate!
They're all about to croak together!
After greeting them, Feng Xi walked up to the old man and gave a salute, "Senior, you're from Yunxiao Sect, right? This junior, Feng Xi of Xuanyuan Sect, pays her respects!"
The old man stroked his half-transparent beard and nodded. To be fair, this Feng Xi was much better than those in the cages, at least she knew how to speak like a human.
Look at those people, either calling him an old monster or an old bastard. This Feng Xi at least had manners.
"How should I address Senior?"
"This old man is Feng Xiaotian!"
"So it's Senior Feng. This junior dares to ask, why did you invite those people in the cages here?"
The people in the cages: ...Are you sure we were 'invited'?
Feng Xiaotian smiled.
"They are all exceptionally gifted, heaven-favored talents. This old man cannot bear to see them struggle in cultivation without the proper method, so I plan to transform them into beings like us, neither alive nor dead, eternal and undying."
Feng Xi looked deeply moved after hearing this, "Senior Feng, you're a really good person. There aren't many people as kind as you in this world!"
Feng Xiaotian: "..."
You saying that makes me feel a little guilty!
Inside the cage, Shen Zhilan showed a look of contempt.
She thought Feng Xi had some ability, turns out she was just flattering to save her life.
This time, she would definitely cruelly stomp Feng Xi, that bitch, underfoot!
Jun Wen, on the other hand, had eyes shining brightly.
Little Junior Sister is about to unleash a big move!
Last time, that Blood Tiance had been ruined exactly like this!
At this moment, Feng Xi continued, "Senior Feng, since this is such a good thing, let me try first!
My aptitude is poor, my dantian is basically ruined, and cultivation holds no hope for me anyway. Becoming an undying body like yours would be an enormous blessing!
How should we start?
Do we need to drain my blood first, then skin me, and scrape off the flesh too?"
Feng Xiaotian: "..."
Those people said I was a pervert, but this is the real pervert!
But it was understandable. Her dantian was damaged and advancement was impossible, of course she'd want to grasp this chance.
He nodded, "Very well. You can go first!"
Feng Xi had a face full of gratitude, "Many thanks, Senior Feng, for granting my wish!
I have no way of repaying you, let me kowtow to you!"
She said this and was about to kneel. Feng Xiaotian felt a bit amused. Those people in the cages were desperate to avoid this, yet this little girl was actually rushing forward herself.
But just as he was thinking this. Without any warning, Feng Xi suddenly formed seals with both hands at once. Spiritual power vines shot out to wrap around the old man's ankles, while spiritual fire attacked Feng Xiaotian's vital points.
At the same time, the little fat bird spat out a mass of phoenix fire at Feng Xiaotian.
The old man instantly screamed in pain, his body visibly becoming blurry.
Feng Xi let out a breath. She'd gambled correctly!
From the moment she entered the underground palace, she had been constantly analyzing the situation.
The secret realm was so vast, these people wouldn't hide underground for no reason, and they only came out to capture people at night. There could only be one reason: They're afraid of light!
If they feared light, they likely also feared fire.
This could be seen from the lighting in the underground palace, everything used artifacts and there were no torches.
Even if they didn't fear ordinary fire, the little fat bird's phoenix fire would definitely work!
That's why she'd put on this entire performance.
Facts proved she was right.
Feng Xi took out a spirit-binding rope and swiftly tied up Feng Xiaotian.
Since the spiritual vines worked, that meant this thing also absorbed spiritual qi to cultivate, so the spirit-binding rope would definitely be effective.
Holding the old man hostage, flames flickering in her hand, Feng Xi said to the remaining floating spirits, "All of you, step back! Otherwise, I'll burn him to death!
I don't believe in any so-called undying body!
Even if he can't die, I'll make him suffer!"
Those floating spirits glared at Feng Xi, but still retreated.
Feng Xiaotian gave a bitter smile, "This old man truly spent his life hunting geese, only to be pecked blind by a little swallow today.
Little girl, you're very capable.
This old man admits defeat!
How about this, I'll let all of you go, and we'll treat this as a misunderstanding. How does that sound?"
Feng Xi giggled.
Her laughter made Feng Xiaotian's skin crawl.
"Do you think I'm a three-year-old?
If I let you go now, you'll capture us again immediately.
After all, within this secret realm, once night falls, it's your territory.
How about this, let's wait until dawn!
When it's daylight, we'll leave. At that point, we won't interfere with each other. How about that?"
Feng Xiaotian nodded, "Alright."
Feng Xi gestured toward the floating spirits, "Release our people!"
The drifting spirits stared at her fiercely. One of them said, "If we release all of them, what if you harm Elder Feng?"
Feng Xi blinked, "That's easy. Keep Shen Zhilan, the top-grade water spiritual root, locked in the cage as a hostage. Release everyone else.
She has the best aptitude, there's no way we'd abandon her."
Shen Zhilan: "..."
Feng Xi, that bitch, did this on purpose!
Regardless of what she thought, the floating spirits agreed.
At this moment, Mu Zihuai and Qin Shifeng both took the initiative to step forward, offering to replace Shen Zhilan as the hostage.
Feng Xi couldn't help but click her tongue. The courage of licking dogs truly knew no bounds!
However, the floating spirits refused and insisted on keeping Shen Zhilan.
Very quickly, everyone except Shen Zhilan was released.
Jun Wen rushed over to Feng Xi, chattering excitedly, "Little Junior Sister! I knew you'd come save me!"
Jiang Ji didn't speak, but the look in his eyes toward Feng Xi was filled with gratitude and admiration.
Little Junior Sister is truly godlike!
Others came over to thank her one after another; even Mu Zihuai and the others awkwardly came forward.
They had originally seen Feng Xi constantly flattering Feng Xiaotian and thought she was afraid of death. Who would've guessed she was setting a trap?
They had been narrow-minded!
Inside the cage, Shen Zhilan stared at Feng Xi, now surrounded by everyone, biting her lip until it bled, her fingernails digging into her palms.
She wasn't afraid of being a hostage, nor was she afraid of being transformed by those floating spirits.
Because she had a way out!
Originally, she planned to wait until all the independent cultivators were dead, then take Mu Zihuai and the others away, making them endlessly grateful to her.
But everything had been destroyed by Feng Xi!
Feng Xi, you bitch!
You truly deserve to die!