"Very well." Chu Feng nodded.
He could tell that although these two were not at the Venerable realm, they were peak Martial Immortals, and having them protect him was certainly better than relying on himself.
More importantly, if Chu Feng were to refuse, Chu Xuan Zhengfa likely would not accept that either.
In the end, Chu Xuan Zhengfa would probably abandon his duties and personally escort Chu Feng instead.
That was something Chu Feng did not want to happen. He did not wish to inconvenience others on his account, especially those who treated him well.
Although they had only met for the first time today, Chu Feng could sense that Chu Xuan Zhengfa seemed to care about him a great deal.
"Good. Xing Di, Xing Ren — the two of you take this. You must escort Chu Feng safely back to the clan. If anything happens to him, I will hold you both accountable."
Chu Xuan Zhengfa handed a golden object to Chu Xing Di.
Upon seeing that golden object, Chu Feng's gaze shifted.
The object was only half the size of a palm — a miniature golden house.
But Chu Feng could tell at a glance that it was a treasure, and a protective one at that.
"Rest assured, Vice Hall Master. If anything happens to Chu Feng, we will return with our heads in hand." After receiving the golden house, Chu Xing Di spoke alongside Chu Xing Ren.
Thereafter, Chu Xuan Zhengfa led the Punishment Hall's forces back to the Chu Heavenly Clan.
Chu Feng, meanwhile, headed toward the Yuanhai Sacred Mountain under the escort of Chu Xing Di and Chu Xing Ren.
Chu Feng intended to find Song Xi. After leaving the Yuanhai Sacred Mountain, he had been preoccupied with Song Xi's well-being. He did not know whether Song Xi had safely obtained the inheritance, but he absolutely could not simply abandon him.
"Chu Feng, the Vice Hall Master has truly been generous toward you. Brother Xing Tian was assigned to protect the Vice Hall Master's own daughter, yet he wasn't given the Golden Shield House. And yet the Vice Hall Master handed it over to us," Chu Xing Di said along the way.
"How powerful is this Golden Shield House?" Chu Feng asked.
"Let me put it this way — even though both Xing Ren and I are ninth-grade Martial Immortals and can't hope to stand against a Venerable, as long as we have the Golden Shield House, even someone like Yuwen Huazang wouldn't be able to lay a finger on us," Chu Xing Di explained.
Hearing this, Chu Feng said nothing further, but he quietly committed Chu Xuan Zhengfa's kindness to his heart.
Chu Xuan Zhengfa was indeed different from the other members of the Chu Heavenly Clan.
He lacked the arrogance that came bone-deep in so many of them. On the contrary, upon their very first meeting, he had given Chu Feng the warmth of family.
Chu Feng could also sense that the warm and gentle look in Chu Xuan Zhengfa's eyes was genuine — not an act. The man truly regarded Chu Feng as his own kin.
Although he did not know why Chu Xuan Zhengfa placed such importance on him, Chu Feng would remember this kindness for a long time to come.
At the same time, his fondness for Chu Lingxi had grown considerably — all because she had such a father.