The Head of the Wolong sat cross-legged on the ground, looking as though he were watching a show.
He seemed to have been sitting there for quite some time.
Chu Feng had always had a fairly good impression of this Head of the Wolong. Even though he had said he would settle the score with Chu Feng, Chu Feng had never truly regarded him as an enemy.
But right now, Chu Feng sensed a dangerous aura emanating from him.
This man was shrouded in mystery — not only in his cultivation, but in his temperament as well.
Someone like that, if he turned out to be an enemy, would truly be a fearsome thing.
"You were here early?"
"Then you must know why I killed Zuoqiu Youyu."
Chu Feng said.
"Brother, there's no need to say more to him."
"I'm here. I'll explain everything to the Sect Master."
Duan Liufeng said.
"Elder Duan, in your current state, do you think you can still protect Chu Feng?"
The words had barely left the Head of the Wolong's mouth before he vanished. When he reappeared, he was already standing beside Duan Liufeng. He raised his palm and struck Duan Liufeng on the neck, knocking him unconscious.
It all happened far too quickly. By the time Chu Feng realized what was happening, Duan Liufeng had already collapsed.
"What are you doing?"
Seeing Duan Liufeng in danger, Chu Feng roared in fury.
But he was far too weak at this moment. He didn't even have the strength to get to his feet, let alone help Duan Liufeng.
"You can barely keep yourself alive, and yet you still want to worry about others?"
The Head of the Wolong smiled faintly, then actually tossed a medicinal pill toward Chu Feng.
It was a healing pill of extraordinary potency, and it appeared to be specifically tailored to Chu Feng's current condition.
Chu Feng could tell that this pill would benefit him.
"Chu Feng, would you trade your life for Elder Duan's right now?"
The Head of the Wolong asked.
"I'm the one who killed Zuoqiu Youyu. If you've got the guts, come at me."
Chu Feng said.
"So I take it that's a yes."
"Chu Feng, are you an idiot?"
"Remember — your own life is more important than anyone else's."
The Head of the Wolong said.
"What exactly do you mean?"
Chu Feng sensed that the Head of the Wolong didn't actually intend to harm Duan Liufeng.
"Look how scared you are."
"Don't panic. I'm simply taking Elder Duan down the mountain. I have no intention of harming him."
"He's very weak right now. Being unconscious is actually better for him."
"As for your grudge with Zuoqiu Youyu, that has nothing to do with me."
"Take a moment to rest, then continue up the mountain."
"Zi Ling has already gone down the mountain, and Zuoqiu Youyu is dead. The task our Master assigned us can only be completed by you now."
The Head of the Wolong said.
"Why don't you do it yourself?"
"I can take Brother Duan down the mountain. Wouldn't it be better if you handled the task of going up?" Chu Feng said.
"Heh…"
"It's not that I don't want to go up. It's just that…"
"Enough. Stop talking and take the pill. It'll help you recover faster."
The Head of the Wolong's voice still lingered in the air, but his figure had already disappeared.
Chu Feng wasn't sure whether he had truly left, but he swallowed the medicinal pill all the same.
Chu Feng couldn't be certain that the Head of the Wolong wouldn't harm Duan Liufeng, but aside from trusting him, he had no other choice.
And what Chu Feng didn't know was that the Head of the Wolong did indeed descend the mountain quickly.
But he did not immediately meet up with the Sect Master.
Instead, with Duan Liufeng slung over his shoulder, he wandered around the mountain.
Beyond the mountain range, a group of people were deploying sensing techniques in every direction, searching for something.
Among them were juniors and elders alike. The elders' cultivation was entirely at the Martial Venerable realm.
And among the juniors, there were some Chu Feng had seen before.
They were the very ones who had approached Zi Ling within the mountain's formation, slandered Chu Feng, and then been brutally beaten by him.
They all belonged to the Purple Universe Immortal Palace.
They were clearly looking for Chu Feng, seeking revenge for their fellow disciple.
Plenty of people passed by at the base of the mountain, but anyone who spotted this group from the Purple Universe Immortal Palace immediately cleared the way.
Everyone could sense the killing intent radiating from them.
No one wanted to provoke them at a time like this.
But the Head of the Wolong walked straight toward them, carrying Duan Liufeng on his shoulder.
"Greetings, everyone. You all look awfully sneaky — are you perhaps looking for someone?"
The Head of the Wolong called out as he approached.