Return of the Phoenix Lady

Yingchen hesitated a little because he didn't know what the young master was thinking.

"Brother Ying, please consider this! Join our union, and ordinary people won't dare bully you. Furthermore, even if you have a strong cultivation base, don't forget that Brother Han is just an ordinary person! You can't protect him on your own," Jin Haoyu advised. At this point, one more capable person means a better chance of success. And considering Brother Ying's advanced cultivation despite his young age, he must be a promising talent. The union is determined to acquire the Black Iron Mine, but to be on the safe side, they must make a foolproof plan.

Yingchen listened and laughed inwardly. Ha! Ordinary people? If the young master could be an ordinary person, then this continent would probably be full of idiots... Also, does the young master need his protection? As long as the young master doesn't hurt others casually, I should be thankful! Alas... poor Yingchen often has to clean up after Hanxing!

"This...I..." Yingchen hesitated, not knowing what to say.

Han Xing suddenly glanced in the direction of the door and said, "Brother Jin, you want to invite us to join you, but we are used to being idle, so I'm afraid we won't be able to fit in well!"

"This... in that case, then..." Jin Haoyu hadn't finished speaking when a female voice interrupted. It was Ouyang Qianrong who had run away not long ago. "Who do you think you are? You are so shameless! Humph~ My brother Haoyu kindly invited you, and you dared to hesitate! Do you know who he is? He is a dignified..."

"Enough! Qianrong, you've gone too far. How could you be so rude to Brother Ying and Brother Han? Apologize to them now!" Jin Haoyu angrily scolded Ouyang Qianrong, then turned to Han Xing and the others and said, "Sorry! Don't mind it. Qianrong is just outspoken and straightforward. I don't mean any harm."

Xu Bowu, who followed closely, said dissatisfiedly: "Haoyu, why do you ask Rong'er to apologize! She didn't say anything wrong, this is the fact! Why do you always help outsiders?" Sure enough, in Xu Bowu's eyes, whatever Ouyang Qianrong did was right.

"Sister Rong, Brother Wu, please don't be like this! Brother Yingchen and Brother Han'er are just used to being alone. We're bound to feel uncomfortable with the sudden addition of others, and their hesitation is understandable. Wouldn't it be better for everyone to be more friendly?" Shangguan Lan'er's voice sounded softly. This woman was truly remarkable. She knew how to go along with Jin Haoyu and speak for herself, essentially siding with him. She was infinitely smarter than that Ouyang, Han Xing said of Shangguan Lan'er.

"Lan'er! Why are you helping them again! Are you still my sister?" Ouyang Qianrong said unhappily.

"Rong'er, don't be like this. You know that Sister Lan'er is just kind. She treats everyone like this. Don't take it seriously." Xu Bowen couldn't bear to see the beauty suffer any harm.

"Sister Rong, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, please don't misunderstand me, I... woooo... Brother Haoyu, you... you help Lan'er persuade her sister!" The beautiful Lan was crying like a pear blossom in the rain, so adorable.

"Sister Lan'er, don't cry! Okay? Rong'er! What's wrong with you?" Xu Bowen comforted the beauty, but was a little annoyed that Qianrong made her cry.

"Qianrong, you are becoming more and more outrageous. Is it because your uncle dotes on you too much, and Awu is too lenient with you? That's why you have become so willful and capricious." Jin Haoyu said with a frown.

"You...I'm the one who wants to ask you! What happened to you today? You kept blaming me because of those two bastards! Do you still consider me a friend? I can't forgive you for doing this for two strangers!" Ouyang Qianrong was angry and shouted.

"That's right! Brother, Xiaolan, Haoyu, what's wrong with you? Didn't Rong'er just tell the truth? Why are you helping outsiders bully her? We have been friends since childhood. Can't we be defeated by them who have only known you for less than half a day? I can't forgive you!" Xu Bowu was also very angry. He was angry that his beloved woman was bullied by his good friend.

After Xu Bowu finished shouting, the atmosphere fell silent. No one spoke for a long time. Han Xing watched this farce with amusement in her eyes, but she didn't have so much time to waste!

"Brother Jin! We appreciate your kindness, but... it would be bad to hurt your harmony because of two strangers like us. My brother and I will take our leave first! See you again if we have the chance!" Han Xing said in a gentle voice to smooth things over.

Seeing the atmosphere sinking into silence, Jin Haoyu felt a pity, but he had no choice but to let it go. "My friends have offended you today. I apologize to you on their behalf. We'll meet again if we're lucky enough!"

After leaving Fengyun Tower, the two headed straight for the "Holy Land of Purgatory".

Han Xing also released Xiaohuo, Xiaobai, Xiaohei, and Xiaoyin, who had been cooped up for a few days. As soon as the four little guys came out, they started chattering non-stop.

"Xiaoxing! You finally remembered us! I was almost suffocated!" Xiaohuo complained.

"Master, Xiaobai misses you so much!" Xiaobai rubbed Han Xing coquettishly.

"Master, the air outside is still freer!" Xiao Hei exclaimed.

"Master, is there anything you want me to do?" Xiaoyin is just a loyal servant.

"Xiaoxing, I don't want to go in again. At worst, I can restrain my breath so that no one will find out that I am a divine beast!" Xiaohuo looked at Han Xing pitifully.

"Don't worry! I won't let you in for the time being, at least not for this year, so you must keep your presence under control. If anyone is discovered, I'll lock them up for ten days or half a month. Understand?" Han Xing commanded like a little queen. The four beasts nodded obediently.

So the following scene was formed: two handsome men, one big and one small, were walking side by side. A cute little white fox was lying in the arms of the little handsome man. A little sable was following behind them. A small silver snake was wrapped around the little sable. From a distance, it looked like the little sable was wearing a silver chain. A little red bird was flying above their heads. Such a strange combination walked into the "Holy Land of Purgatory".

Thick fog spread throughout the valley, and Han Xing could even smell a hint of blood. It seemed that discordant things often happened here!

Most practitioners only venture into the outermost areas, where monsters of level 9 and below roam. The black iron ore that appeared this time is located further in. Han Xing's goal is to penetrate as far as possible, run away if he can't, and then try again. Over the course of a year, he's sure to gain something. Once he's truly powerful, he'll conquer this place!

Han Xing didn't want to embarrass the poor beasts below level 9, so he simply had Xiao Huo exert some pressure, and the beasts that were still restless ran away. Han Xing smiled with satisfaction. Very good, let's move on.

As they walked deeper and deeper, strangely, the fog gradually dissipated, and Han Xing's vision became much wider. Looking up, he saw lush green plants everywhere, just like a modern primeval forest.

The surroundings were so quiet that it felt a little eerie. Han Xing reminded, "Something is wrong here. Everyone, be careful!" As soon as he finished speaking, a rustling sound came from not far away.