HCB Chapter 364: Three Lives and Three Worlds Zhe Yan 3
Chapter 364: Three Lives and Three Worlds Zhe Yan 3
As the invaluable, magically potent Shenzhi grass quietly vanished, the four sacred beasts that had long guarded Yingzhou sensed something was amiss. They quickly launched a search and soon discovered a stranger had intruded into this mysterious land.
In an instant, the figures of Taotie, Taowu, Qiongqi, and Hun Dun appeared simultaneously, their powerful auras permeating the air. Meanwhile, Zheyan, who was searching for treasures, was unaware of the impending danger. He was startled by the sudden appearance of the four divine beasts, but as a supreme god, he did not retreat. Instead, he immediately unleashed his magical powers, engaging the four beasts in a fierce battle.
However, despite Zheyan's considerable strength, he gradually began to lose strength in the face of the combined attack of four ancient beasts. Before long, Zheyan was struck hard by one of the beasts, spurting blood from his mouth and sending him flying backwards like a kite with its string cut.
Feng Xi, who had been gathering divine grass nearby, saw the dire situation and quickly leaped forward, catching the injured Zhe Yan safely. She pulled a rejuvenating pill, emitting a rich medicinal aroma, from her bosom and without hesitation, stuffed it into Zhe Yan's mouth. The pill melted in his mouth, transforming into a warm current that quickly flowed through Zhe Yan's body, repairing his damaged meridians and injuries.
Then, Feng Xi's eyes turned cold, her delicate body trembled violently, and a powerful divine power surged out of her body. She waved her hands, and the powerful divine power swept towards the four divine beasts like a tidal wave. Four loud noises were heard, and the four divine beasts were knocked to the ground by this divine power. For a moment, the four divine beasts said in a cold voice: "I originally wanted to wait until my retreat was over, and then take you away from here, so that you would no longer suffer this imprisonment. But I never thought that you would be so stingy and want to take our lives just because we picked some Shenzhi grass. Could it be that you are really tired of living? If so, then I will show mercy today and help you to be completely free!"
Hearing Feng Xi's words, Taotie, one of the four fierce beasts, raised his head with difficulty. It glared at Feng Xi with wide eyes and growled with gritted teeth, "Where did you come from, you ignorant little bitch? How dare you come to Yingzhou to steal! Today, I will make sure you never come back!"
Feng Xi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and said: "Does this Shenzhi grass belong to you? You must know that this was planted by the Father God Mo Yuan himself, and Zheyan is the adopted son of the Father God. As Zheyan's wife, this Shenzhi grass is naturally ours! Not only that, even the four of you are all considered members of our family..." Before she finished speaking, she raised her jade hand lightly, and a powerful divine power poured out like a tide, instantly sprinkling on the bodies of the four divine beasts.
Instantly, an incomparably powerful restraining force descended, tightly enveloping the four sacred beasts. They felt as if the mana within their bodies was being firmly grasped by an invisible hand, then dissipated without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Feng Xi and Zhe Yan smiled at each other, then left hand in hand. Not long after, they found a quiet place in Yingzhou to settle down. Before leaving, Feng Xi looked back at the four immobile beasts and said softly, "Just stay here and be good to me. By this time tomorrow, your magic power will be restored. But if you dare to attack me again, don't blame me for being rude. Every time you attack me, your magic power will be sealed for a whole month! I have placed restrictions on your bodies. As long as I move my soul, your magic power will immediately disappear. So, just wait until I am done with my retreat. I will take you out to taste delicious food and travel all over this world!" After that, she and Zhe Yan turned and floated away, leaving the four beasts looking at each other in bewilderment.
Watching Zheyan and Fengxi gradually recede until they vanished from sight, Hun Dun could no longer suppress his inner anger and dissatisfaction. He suddenly opened his bloody mouth and let out a deafening roar: "Boss! Are we just going to willingly and obediently submit to the willful manipulation of that little woman? This is simply a disgrace!"
Taotie, standing nearby, frowned and glared at Hun Dun with a cold look. "What else can we do? With our current strength, can we defeat her? Not to mention that we've lost our divine power, the restrictions on our bodies alone are enough to immobilize us. If we accidentally anger her, do you think she'll let us go so easily? I'm afraid our lives would be in danger!"
Hearing this, Qiongqi curled his lips indifferently and shouted nonchalantly: "If you ask me, following her is not a bad thing. At least this way, we will have the opportunity to leave this Yingzhou land and see the outside world, appreciate the beautiful scenery everywhere, and taste all kinds of delicious food! Hehe... just thinking about it makes me excited!"
At this time, Taowu, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke up and said, "Well, I think what Qiongqi said makes some sense. Since things have come to this point and the status quo cannot be changed, it is better to take the initiative to show goodwill, and maybe I can win her favor. I heard that humans are very particular about where they live, and they have unique skills in building houses. I will go and help now, so as to show my ability. In this way, maybe I can follow her in the future and live a good life of eating and drinking well!" After speaking, Taowu strode forward.
Hun Dun, Tao Wu, and Qiong Qi hurried off to search for Feng Xi and the others, leaving Tao Tie alone and feeling extremely depressed. Meanwhile, Zhe Yan carefully selected a spot nestled in the mountains, near a river, and blessed with warm springs, where he planned to build a cozy and comfortable wooden house.
Feng Xi's gaze swept across the delightful landscape, and she softly said, "Zheyan, you can keep busy, and don't worry about me. The elixir in this bottle was specially refined for you. Taking one pill daily will surely benefit your cultivation." With that, she cast a spell to create a solid barrier, then closed her eyes and entered a state of seclusion. She knew that to completely resolve the numerous thorny issues posed by the Bai family, she must accelerate her own cultivation. Furthermore, in her hasty departure last time, she had neglected to remove Zheyan's crucial natal artifact—the Fuxi Qin. Therefore, she would have to wait until she emerged from seclusion to address this matter...
At that moment, Zheyan was wielding his magical powers, swiftly chopping down some stout trees. He then painstakingly dragged the timber back to the site for use in building a cabin. As he toiled, Taowu, Hun Dun, and Qiong Qi suddenly appeared like a gust of wind. Seeing this, they hurried forward without a word, each offering a hand to help Zheyan carry the heavy timber.
With everyone working together, in less than a day, a beautifully crafted cabin had been erected. Furthermore, to please Zheyan, Qiongqi personally journeyed deep into the mountains and forests, hunting for a treasure trove of delicious game and bringing it to the cabin. Before departing, Qiongqi reminded Zheyan, "If you need anything, just call us." With that, he turned and left.
Time passed like a fleeting horse, day after day, peaceful and tranquil. During this time, the awe-inspiring four divine beasts—Taotie, Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Vermillion Bird—tirelessly helped gather rare medicinal herbs. If the opportunity arose, they would capture delicious prey and personally deliver it to the tranquil wooden house as a tribute to Zheyan. However, since their first encounter with Feng Xi, he had never seen her again. During this time, the curious Qiongqi couldn't help but ask Zheyan about Feng Xi's whereabouts, only to receive a curt reply: "She is in seclusion cultivating." Upon hearing this, the others stopped asking, knowing that a cultivator's concentration at crucial moments requires quiet and focused concentration, and cannot be disturbed.