Boom— Suddenly, Huangfu Fanni's physical body shattered, transforming into a wisp of energy that flowed into Chu Feng's palm.
Chu Feng had taken his origin.
This man had previously harbored killing intent toward Xian Miaomiao, so Chu Feng naturally wouldn't spare his life.
"The forbidden pills are all used up. What a pity."
Chu Feng shook his head.
Not only could he destroy the body and erase all traces while taking Huangfu Fanni's origin, he could also scan what remained inside the body for any treasures.
Unfortunately, there was nothing left.
"Chu Feng, did you… did you already know someone from the Huangfu Heavenly Clan before?"
At that moment, Xian Miaomiao, Long Chengyu, and Qin Xuan came up to Chu Feng. Long Chengyu asked with undisguised curiosity.
"No, I didn't." Chu Feng shook his head.
"Then how do you know the Huangfu Heavenly Clan's Divine Forbidden Martial Technique?" Long Chengyu pressed.
"Brother Long, I can't answer that. Everyone has their secrets, after all."
Chu Feng said with a smile.
Even if Qin Xuan weren't here, he had no intention of telling others about Dark Plunder for the time being.
"Brother Chu Feng, you really are a monster."
"I actually used to have some confidence when I was around you—felt that even if I couldn't quite match you, I wouldn't be too far behind."
"Now I don't have a shred of confidence left." Long Chengyu smiled bitterly.
He had once believed himself to be one of the top three geniuses in the vast Martial Cultivation World.
Looking at it now, he probably couldn't even crack the top ten, whereas Chu Feng was someone who could fight for the very first place.
"We're all on the same side—don't say things like that." As Chu Feng spoke, he turned to Xian Miaomiao. "Miaomiao, take this."
He held out a pill to her.
"I'm fine, Chu Feng. I'm already much better." Xian Miaomiao gave a bright smile, as though afraid he might worry.
"Girl, I said take it, so take it."
"I dug this out of Huangfu Fanni's Universe Bag. Might as well put it to use—and I've already checked, it'll help you."
Chu Feng pressed the pill firmly into her hand.
"Then I'll consider it his compensation to me." Xian Miaomiao popped it straight into her mouth.
"Oh right, Qin Xuan—how did you end up together with our Miaomiao and Brother Long?"
"Did you switch sides, or were you forced to team up?" Chu Feng asked Qin Xuan.
Compared to Long Chengyu, Chu Feng wore not a trace of a smile when facing Qin Xuan, though he didn't show much hostility either.
He still remembered the scene where Qin Xuan had told Long Chengyu to take Xian Miaomiao and flee first.
That had changed his impression of Qin Xuan, if only a little.
"I was forced into the alliance at first, but now I intend to switch sides for real."
"Chu Feng, you saved my life today, so I won't hold a grudge about what you did to my brother before. Besides… I can't beat you anyway."
Qin Xuan smiled awkwardly, hoping to use this to ease the tension between them.
Chu Feng was too strong. He truly didn't want to be enemies with this kind of monster.
"You're right that you can't beat me, but I didn't save you today. I saved Miaomiao and Brother Long."
"If it were just you here, I wouldn't have lifted a finger." Chu Feng said.
"Yes, fair enough. I understand." Qin Xuan's smile grew even more awkward.
"Also, I never bullied your brother."
"I, Chu Feng, never abuse my strength to bully others."
"That day in the Ancient Realm, your brother was incredibly arrogant. When he couldn't beat us, he dragged your name out to pressure us."
"If anyone was trying to bully someone, it was your brother—he just wasn't strong enough to pull it off." Chu Feng said.
"But my brother rarely lies to me," Qin Xuan said, implying he was more inclined to believe his sibling's version of events.
"Qin Xuan, I really don't care what you think of me."
"But I can see you and your brother aren't the same kind of person, so I'll say a few more things today."
"Ask yourself—do you truly not understand your brother, or do you not want to truly understand him?"
"Do you genuinely not know what your brother has done, or do you simply refuse to believe it?"
"The result of deceiving yourself is that more innocent people get hurt by your brother. Do you think that's right?"
"If you do, then pretend I never said anything."
With that, Chu Feng turned to Long Chengyu and Xian Miaomiao.
"Miaomiao, Brother Long—let's get moving."
"We're already falling behind."
After speaking, Chu Feng walked through the ancient palace and headed deeper inside.
Xian Miaomiao and Long Chengyu followed immediately after.
Qin Xuan remained standing where he was, lost in thought.