All beasts submit, and the peerless imperial princess is about to defy the heavens!

After he said that, the Hua siblings felt it was inappropriate to continue trying to persuade him.

After all, they were well aware of the Liu family's strength. If Xuanwu City truly learned of this matter, the Liu family might still have a chance to put up a fight.

But in their small Qingyou City, they probably don't even know how they died, let alone be able to protect Feng Ning.

Feng Ning waved her hand, "What are you afraid of? How would the people of Xuanwu City know that we killed them? Even if they come looking for us, it was me who did it, it has nothing to do with you. Don't worry about it, go home early. As for me, I'm going to travel around the beautiful country."

Hua Jingyue became anxious, "No, it's too dangerous for you to be out there alone. If the people of Xuanwu City really find out, we won't even have time to get there."

Feng Ning smiled and said, "Are you stupid? If the people of Xuanwu City really find out, even if you rush over there, what can you do? It will just mean two more people dying. You should just go home."

He then turned and left.

She waved to the people behind her without turning around, saying, "Take care, and one day we will meet again."

Hua Jingyue wanted to say something more, but Hua Jinghe pulled her back.

"Stop chasing her. Miss Feng Ning has her own pride. She will not want to live a life of subservience under someone else's protection."

"But……"

"No buts. She'll be fine. We have to believe her. She said we'd see each other again, so we'll have another chance to meet."

Hua Jingyue bit her lip, her eyes filled with tears, "Alright."

Hua Jinghe looked at Liu Yuanxiu and asked, "Fellow Daoist Liu, are you planning to return to Jiuling City now?"

Liu Yuanxiu nodded. "Let's go back now. What about you guys?"

"We're also getting ready to go back. The sect's disciple recruitment ceremony is in a month, so we should head back to Qingyou City to prepare."

"Then I shall take my leave." Liu Yuanxiu cupped his hands in farewell to him.

Hua Jinghe and Hua Jingyue also cupped their hands in farewell.

The three parted ways and embarked on their respective journeys home.

After leaving, Feng Ning really didn't know where to go next.

She walked aimlessly to one side.

Since I don't know where to go, I'll just find a place to ask around first.

We need to know at least where she is now in order to make the next steps.

As she walked, she felt a little tired, but then she suddenly remembered something.

She didn't even have a decent weapon!

Given her current Foundation Establishment stage cultivation level, she should be able to fly on a sword, but unfortunately, she doesn't have a single suitable weapon.

She can't even fly.

She looked up at the sky speechlessly, "What kind of awful place is this?! Can't you just let me find a peaceful place to rest?"

But as darkness fell, she was already getting tired from walking on her own two legs, and her spiritual energy was being depleted quite quickly.

She then found a slightly safer place to sit and rest.

Fortunately, this place is close to the mountains and forests, so she won't have to sleep in the wilderness.

She casually picked up a colorful chicken, intending to treat herself to a meal.

This is a mythical beast similar to a pheasant. This beast is not intelligent, and most people hunt it for food.

She set up a fire and roasted the colorful chicken. Soon, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air.

As she ate, she pondered where to go next.

But after eating for only a short while, I suddenly sat up straight. Oh my god!

How could she forget that she can control beasts?

Why didn't you summon a spirit beast to take her away after she ran around aimlessly all day?

She was utterly ashamed of her own stupidity and could only beat her chest in frustration.

Just as she was eating voraciously while feeling annoyed, she suddenly heard laughter coming from above.

She jolted awake, assumed a defensive stance, and simultaneously activated Frost Spell and Illusion Technique, preparing to attack while also preparing to escape.

In addition, she secretly activated the Netherworld Ghost Manual, and a black shadow flickered out from under her feet, disappearing silently into the darkness.

"Who goes there? Stop sneaking around and come out and talk!"

However, the person showed no intention of coming out.

The black shadow that Feng Ning released had turned into wisps of black smoke, dissipating in various places.

This dark figure was formed from her spiritual power and could transmit information about her surroundings to her.

Moreover, it truly blends into the night like a shadow, without any change in spiritual power, just like a person in the dark, without attracting the attention of others.

Thanks to this advantage, she quickly located the person's location.

It was in the tree to her left and in front of her.

She remained calm and pretended not to know, cautiously observing her surroundings.

She looked up abruptly when she heard laughter again, and could pinpoint his location even without the shadows.

However, he was no longer in the tree, and even the shadow she had just released couldn't detect how he had disappeared.

An alarm bell rang in her mind, and she turned around sharply to look at the seat she had just been sitting in.

Sure enough, there was a person sitting there.

He was dressed in a white Taoist robe, with long hair and a jade crown. He looked to be about thirty or forty years old and was very refined.

However, his actions were completely at odds with his appearance and demeanor.

She watched as the handsome, ethereal man sat down in the spot she had just been sitting in and picked up the colorful chicken she had just roasted.

He casually tore off a chicken leg and sat down to gnaw on it.

Knowing that this person possessed extremely high cultivation, she dared not act rashly and could only ask, "Who are you?"

The man munched on a chicken leg while smiling at her, "Little girl, what's your name?"

Feng Ning frowned. "I asked you first."

The man nodded. "Alright, I'll go first."

While munching on a chicken leg, he said, "My name is Nian Zhao, and I am an elder of the Tianxuan Sect."

rice cake?

The name was chosen...

Before Feng Ning could react, he had already devoured the chicken leg and started tearing off the chicken wings. She hurriedly rushed forward and snatched the roasted five-colored chicken away.

"Why are you still eating! You're an elder, how dare you steal food from a child?"

She had just finished eating two bites of the chicken she had just roasted when this person interrupted her. She didn't know where the chicken leg had gone. If she couldn't get the chicken leg, she should at least eat a couple of bites of the chicken wing, right?

Nian Zhao wasn't angry at all, and sat happily to the side with her.

"Then what do you want with me? I don't know you, and I don't know anything about the Tianxuan Sect."

Nian Zhao answered quite frankly, "Of course I'm doing this for your talent. You have a rare mutated ice spirit root. If I encounter such a promising talent, of course I have to bring you back to the sect and nurture you properly."