Chapter 306 - 304 Abandoned_2
Chapter 306 - 304 Abandoned_2
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"Quickly, please... Oh, no, I'd better go out and welcome them myself..." Song Qingfeng strode towards the outside.
The Misty Palace was the first major sect in the Human Territory, with substantial strength. Within it, masters abounded, and there were several cultivators who were at the Tribulation Crossing Stage. Most importantly, the Palace Master of the Misty Palace had a deep connection with His Majesty the Emperor. In the entire Human Territory, no one dared to provoke the Misty Palace.
Standing outside the hall was a man in a black robe with bushy eyebrows, large eyes, and a strong build, giving off an intense sense of oppression.
"Greetings to the envoy," Song Qingfeng said with a smile plastered on his face as he approached: "I am the Sect Leader of the Tianyang Sect. My name is Song Qingfeng."
"Sect Leader Song, I am here to deliver a letter on behalf of the Vice Palace Master," the envoy said as he took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Song Qingfeng with great care.
"The Vice Palace Master?" Song Qingfeng was taken aback, "He wrote to me?" Carefully, Song Qingfeng opened the envelope, and extracted a piece of white paper with a few lines of writing. As he read, he was immediately stunned.
The letter said: Hu Shuisheng is a dear friend of mine. His son's death has caused me great sorrow. I've heard that the murderer is hiding within Tianyang Sect. I ask that Sect Leader Song hand over the murderer to Hu Shuisheng.
"My task is complete; I take my leave now." The envoy folded his hands in a gesture of respect towards Song Qingfeng and then left Tianyang Sect.
"Hu Shuisheng really has some clout, to be able to bring out the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace. Impressive, indeed," Song Qingfeng said wryly. He could refuse Hu Shuisheng, but he couldn't refuse the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace.
The Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace was named Nangong Qi, with Cultivation at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, a person of significant standing. Even if Song Qingfeng had been given a hundred times the courage, he would not dare to offend Nangong Qi.
At that moment, Hu Shuisheng, with hands clasped behind his back, strolled over from a distance.
Song Qingfeng looked up at Hu Shuisheng but did not speak.
"Ah, the weather is really nice today," Hu Shuisheng exclaimed: "Bright sunshine, clear skies, wonderful, so wonderful!!!" After expressing his appreciation, Hu Shuisheng turned his head and looked at Song Qingfeng with a smile: "I've heard... the envoy from the Misty Palace has come?"
"You're quite well-informed," Song Qingfeng huffed.
"What did the envoy from Misty Palace come for?" Hu Shuisheng pressed.
"To deliver a letter."
"What letter?"
"A letter from the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace."
"Oh my, you even know the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace? That's quite impressive!"
"Enough, stop playing dumb," Song Qingfeng said impatiently, waving his hand: "Hu Shuisheng, I never would have imagined that you knew the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace, and were so close to him, too. To help you, he condescended to write to me himself. I'm impressed, really impressed."
Hu Shuisheng laughed smugly: "I've told you before not to mess with me. Once you've really angered me, the consequences can be severe." At this point, Hu Shuisheng paused: "Sect Leader Song, do you still want to protect Gao Fei?"
Song Qingfeng did not reply.
"Let me be frank with you. I've helped the Vice Palace Master before, and he owes me a huge favor. Whatever I request, he'll try his best to fulfill it," Hu Shuisheng stated calmly: "Even if I asked him to kill you, the Vice Palace Master would agree."
Song Qingfeng's mouth twitched a few times.
"Hand over Gao Fei," Hu Shuisheng stated: "As long as you hand over Gao Fei, I won't make things difficult for you."
"...Can I have some time to think it over?"
"Sure, I'll give you half a day. Is that enough?"
"How about a full day?"
"Just half a day!"
"...Fine, wait for my message," Song Qingfeng left with a livid face.
"Hmph!" Hu Shuisheng snorted coldly: "You're still far from being a match for me."
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In the courtyard.
Gao Fei lay back in his chair, eyes half-closed, basking in the sun.
"Gao Fei." Sect Leader Song Qingfeng pushed the door and entered.
"Sect Leader? What brings you here?" asked Gao Fei, standing up, puzzled.
"Gao Fei, I..." Song Qingfeng appeared to be struggling to speak.
"What is it?"
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"Gao Fei, I might not be able to protect you any longer," Sect Leader Song said with a resigned sigh.
"I don't quite understand what you mean," Gao Fei responded, puzzled.
"Hu Shuisheng has brought up the Vice Palace Master of the Piaomiao Palace. I dare not offend the Vice Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, so I can only... hand you over," Sect Leader Song explained with a heavy heart.
"Piaomiao Palace?" Gao Fei inquired with a frown.
"Piaomiao Palace is the number one sect in the Human Race's territory. The Palace Master has a profound connection with the Emperor, and the Vice Palace Master, Nangong Qi, is a Great Cultivator at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, with overwhelming power. I simply can't afford to provoke him," Song Qingfeng said with a bitter smile.
Gao Fei looked at Song Qingfeng expressionlessly, "I want to ask you something, and I hope you will answer me truthfully."
Song Qingfeng nodded, "Ask away. As long as I know the answer, I'll tell you."
"Suppose, and I'm just saying suppose! If I hadn't been poisoned and was perfectly healthy, would you still hand me over?" Gao Fei asked.
"That..." Song Qingfeng hesitated for a moment, then admitted, "If you hadn't been poisoned, maybe I would... fight to protect you."
Gao Fei nodded slightly, "I see. I've been poisoned, my life could end at any moment, and in your eyes, I've become worthless. Discarding me wouldn't cause you any heartache."
"Gao Fei, please understand my position, I too have my difficulties," pleaded Sect Leader Song.
"I understand your position, but who will understand mine?" Gao Fei retorted.
"You..."
"Enough, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll go with you now. It doesn't matter if I die a few days early anyway since I won't live much longer," Gao Fei said, resigned to his fate.
"I'm sorry," Song Qingfeng let out a sigh, then led Gao Fei to the Council Hall.
The two of them didn't speak the entire way.
Before long, they arrived at the Council Hall.
"Shua!"
Hu Shuisheng looked up at Gao Fei with a cold and terrifying gaze, "You are Gao Fei?"
Gao Fei nodded, "It's me."
"You killed my son!" Hu Shuisheng accused.
"If I say it wasn't me, would you believe it?" Gao Fei challenged.
"You're still defiant even when death is upon you! I will slaughter you right now!" Hu Shuisheng stepped forward, made a fist with his hand, and smashed it down towards Gao Fei's head.
"I have a way to resurrect your son," Gao Fei said slowly, a hint of confidence in his tone.
"Sou!"
Hu Shuisheng's fist stopped just one centimeter from Gao Fei's head.
"What did you say?" Hu Shuisheng's eyes widened, "Say it again!"
Gao Fei lifted his head, puffed out his chest, and stated each word with emphasis, "I have a way to resurrect your son."
"You're lying?" Hu Shuisheng's expression was fierce, "The man is already dead, how can he possibly be resurrected?"
"I have my methods," Gao Fei smirked, "If you don't believe me, go ahead and kill me... But, let me remind you, if I die, your son will never be able to come back to life."
Resurrect?
Can my son really be resurrected?
Hu Shuisheng hesitated, unsure whether to believe Gao Fei or not.
"If I were you, I'd give it a try. If it works, your son comes back to life. If it fails, killing me later won't make a difference," Gao Fei shrugged nonchalantly.
Hu Shuisheng nodded, "Fine! I'll believe you this one time. If you truly can save my son, not only will I spare your life, but I might also reward you. Otherwise, if you dare to deceive me, I will tear you to shreds and feed you to the dogs!"
"Rest assured, I won't deceive you," Gao Fei said with a slight smile.
"Sect Leader Song, I'm taking the man with me. I'll visit another day," Hu Shuisheng called out before taking Gao Fei and leaving the Tianyang Sect.
Song Qingfeng did not stop them. He had completely given up on Gao Fei.
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