Nine Yang Life and Death Transformation

Meanwhile, Zhang Hao, having received the letter delivered by the Swift Bird, was about to open it when the Zhang family patriarch, quick as a flash, snatched it away. His brow furrowed, his gaze fixed on the few words on the letter: "Meet at the temple in the suburbs. Don't be late." Upon seeing this, Zhang Hao's face fell. He turned to his father and asked, "Father, isn't what we're doing a betrayal of our promise? After all, we had some dealings with Wu Feilong before..."

Before Zhang Hao could finish speaking, the head of the Zhang family snorted and interrupted him, saying, "Foolish boy, do you think the Prince of Wuping is someone we can afford to offend? If we really choose to help Sun Kang, the entire Zhang family will probably face annihilation tomorrow!" Hearing his father's words, Zhang Hao was speechless. Although he still felt a little guilty, he was well aware of the implications.

Finally, the head of the Zhang family personally carried the letter and rushed to the Wuping Prince's Mansion without stopping. Time ticked by. Several more hours passed, and finally, the sound of galloping hooves came from afar. Commander Liu, carrying his signature bow and arrows, led a large group of elite soldiers galloping towards them. But when they arrived at the temple, they found it completely empty, without a trace. Commander Liu instantly realized that something was terribly wrong; he had likely been exposed, and the enemy might even be using a diversionary tactic. Thinking of this, he dared not delay and immediately ordered everyone to retreat to the Wuping Prince's Mansion at full speed.

Standing atop a nearby hill, witnessing all this, Wu Feilong watched the procession recede into the distance, shook his head helplessly, and sighed, "Alas, merchants truly value profit over righteousness! It seems I was too naive after all..."

Immediately afterward, he flashed like a ghost, speeding towards a farmhouse in the distance. This was the meeting place he and He Ying had agreed upon beforehand; if they encountered any unforeseen circumstances and got separated along the way, they would meet here.

When he arrived, he saw that familiar figure standing quietly in front of the farmhouse, like a blooming flower swaying gently in the breeze. Yes, it was He Ying! Seeing Wu Feilong's arrival, a joyful smile bloomed on her face.

Wu Feilong rushed forward, pushed open the half-closed door, and called out anxiously, "Senior Sister, are you alright?" His voice was full of concern and worry.

He Ying, inside the room, shook her head slightly and said softly, "I'm fine. I was just worried about you. I thought you weren't coming. I've been waiting for you for days." Her words revealed a hint of reproach.

However, at that moment, a sudden change occurred! A chain of elemental energy, shimmering with a strange light, shot out from the shadows like a serpent, binding the unsuspecting He Ying with lightning speed, rendering her instantly immobile.

Upon seeing this, Wu Feilong was startled and immediately shouted, "Senior Sister, where did we first meet?" His gaze was fixed on He Ying, who was bound, and his eyes revealed a look of vigilance.

Without hesitation, He Ying replied, "Of course it's the Heavenly Sword Sect, where else could it be?" As she spoke, she tried to mobilize her inner energy to break free from the chains, but she was surprised to find that the chains had a magical power; the more she struggled, the tighter they bound her.

Wu Feilong snorted coldly and said no more. With a wave of his arm, he easily lifted He Ying up, then stepped onto his flying sword and transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards a nearby cave.

Along the way, He Ying kept twisting her body and shouting, "Junior brother, let me go!" But no matter how hard she struggled, she could not get rid of Wu Feilong's control.

Before long, the two arrived at the cave. Wu Feilong slowly put He Ying down and gently stroked her cheek a few times with his right hand. Suddenly, he tore it off with force, and a human skin mask as thin as a cicada's wing fell off.

Looking at the unfamiliar face before him, Wu Feilong sneered, "Chun Shiniang, I never expected it to be you!"

Chun Shiniang stared at Wu Feilong in astonishment, asking with a face full of doubt, "How...how did you find out about me?"

"My senior sister has a special fondness for steamed buns! Unlike you, who are so despicable! I only slightly noticed something was off about you just now, but I never expected to fall for your drug!"

Chun Shiniang, however, laughed coquettishly, her eyes full of allure, and said, "Oh dear, don't be angry. Just let me go. How about we become a pair of celestial lovers and live a carefree and happy life like immortals?"

"Hmph! Stop with the sweet talk! Did you tip off the Prince of Wuping's mansion that I was in this inn?"

"That's right, it was me who betrayed you! Hehe, spending a wonderful night with you was indeed incredibly pleasurable, but what can I do when someone is willing to pay for your life? Otherwise, I really wouldn't have been able to bring myself to kill you!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Feilong was even more furious. He clenched his fists and pressed, "Who exactly wants to take my life?"

However, just as Chun Shiniang was about to reveal the mastermind behind it all, she suddenly felt a heart-wrenching pain in her mind and instantly lost consciousness, collapsing to the ground.

After a long while, Chun Shiniang slowly woke up and saw Wu Feilong about to use his soul-searching technique on her. Unfortunately, no matter how hard Wu Feilong tried, he could not obtain any valuable information, because Chun Shiniang's sea of ​​consciousness had already been heavily restricted.

Left with no other choice, Wu Feilong had to abandon his attempt to obtain clues from Chun Shiniang. After careful consideration, he decided that improving his own strength was the most important thing. Thus, he resolutely embarked on his journey to the Monster Mountain Range.

After entering the Monster Mountain Range, Wu Feilong proceeded cautiously. This mountain range was teeming with ferocious monsters, and a single misstep could mean certain death. But Wu Feilong did not back down; instead, relying on his superb martial arts skills and extraordinary courage, he relentlessly sought out and hunted down the most powerful monsters.

After each fierce battle with a magical beast, Wu Feilong would use its flesh, blood, and inner core to temper his body. As time went by, his meridians became increasingly resilient, and his strength steadily increased.

In the deep, quiet cave, a roaring bonfire dispelled the surrounding darkness and cold. Above the fire, sizzling, fragrant monster meat was roasting, its aroma filling the air and making mouths water. Wu Feilong took several pieces of roasted monster meat from the fire, offering one to Chun Shiniang, who had just been released, and said softly, "Here, eat."