Chu Feng was meticulously searching the depths of the ancient immortal pool in the form of a heavenly net and earthly web, hunting that strange creature.
He intended to capture them all, not letting a single one escape. After all, even if left behind, the ancient elves wouldn't be able to catch them. Leaving them there was simply a waste; it was better for Chu Feng to take them.
However, this endeavor consumed an exorbitant amount of time. If Xian Yu Yin had managed to trigger six ancient immortal needles in just a short hour, then now, a full eight hours had passed since Chu Feng entered the water, yet there was still no sign of activity.
By now, the sky was long dark, and deep night had set in. Although countless stars filled the heavens, the ten-colored radiance of the ancient immortal pool not only did not diminish but shone even brighter.
But when that radiance fell upon Xian Miao Miao's face, it only illuminated her overwhelming worry and unease.
"It's been so long... could Chu Feng have died in there?"
"I told him not to be reckless, but he wouldn't listen. If he dies in there, he'll probably dirty the waters of our ancient immortal pool," Xian Yu Yin remarked sarcastically from the side.
Hearing his words, Xian Miao Miao felt a surge of anger, but at this moment, her concern for Chu Feng was far greater. Upon thinking this, she moved to leap forward, intending to enter the ancient immortal pool to search for him.
"Miao Miao, what are you doing?" However, before Xian Miao Miao could even approach the pool, a figure blocked her path—it was Xian Yu Yin's father.
"Let me pass. I can't let anything happen to Chu Feng," Xian Miao Miao said coldly.
"I'm afraid that won't be possible. The contest was agreed upon by Chu Feng himself. Even you have no right to intervene."
"Besides, didn't you say you had absolute confidence in him? Why worry about him now? Rest assured, since Chu Feng once triggered the ancient immortal needles, he won't come to any harm," Xian Yu Yin's father said with a smile, his expression utterly detestable.
"Father." At this moment, Xian Miao Miao turned her gaze to her own father, the Elven King.
"Miao Miao, waiting a little longer won't hurt," the Elven King said.
"But..." Xian Miao Miao was unwilling to yield, but with her father having spoken, she ultimately had no choice but to obey.
"What's the matter, Miao Miao? I thought you were so confident in that Chu Feng? Losing your nerve now?" Xian Yu Yin approached Xian Miao Miao, speaking in a distinctly mocking tone.
"Xian Yu Yin, you only triggered six ancient immortal needles. There's no need to be so smug about it," Xian Miao Miao said coldly.
"Six ancient immortal needles may be poor compared to you, Miao Miao, but compared to Chu Feng? I'm afraid they'll make him look completely worthless," Xian Yu Yin said triumphantly.
"How arrogant," Xian Miao Miao retorted, casting a look of pure disgust at Xian Yu Yin.
"Haha, whether this is arrogance or confidence, you'll find out soon enough, Miao Miao," Xian Yu Yin continued to chuckle.
This time, Xian Miao Miao didn't even give him a glance, completely ignoring him.
But Xian Yu Yin wasn't angered. Feeling assured of his victory, he instead goaded her: "Miao Miao, do you think that even in this contest of triggering the ancient immortal needles, Chu Feng would surpass me?"
"Of course he would," Xian Miao Miao stated.
"Hehehe..." Xian Yu Yin let out a light laugh, then said, "Since that's the case, why don't we make a wager?"
Xian Miao Miao ignored him, but Xian Yu Yin continued on his own, "Chu Feng agreed to this contest of triggering the ancient immortal needles with me. I imagine he must have some confidence as well."
"I know you've always disliked me. Very well, let's wager this once. We'll put all our stakes on Chu Feng. If Chu Feng wins against me this time, I will never bother you again. From then on, you walk your sunny path, and I'll cross my single-plank bridge."
"But, if Chu Feng loses to me this time, then for your trip to the Blood-Slaughtering Formation this time, you must allow me to accompany you. Do you dare accept this bet?"
Xian Miao Miao shot Xian Yu Yin a sharp glance, but said nothing. She was too worried about Chu Feng's safety to waste breath on this shameless man.