One of my fairy-like friends

"Have you considered that this might bring disaster to your sect?" Yue Qingying asked.

Mingyan nodded. "After I rescued her that day, I realized that Fairy Sister's identity was not simple... However, the sect leader told me to take good care of Fairy Sister, so I didn't say anything more."

After a moment's thought, Yue Qingying smiled slightly and said, "This is the best outcome. It's me who's struggling with this."

Yes, it's the best outcome that no one died.

Mingyan then recalled what Huang Feiyan had said about letting him decide Yunling's fate...

To kill or not to kill... If Mingyan were to make the decision, neither would be good, because if they killed her, the Yun family would definitely retaliate fiercely. They couldn't retaliate against the Huang family, where Fairy Sister was, so they would definitely look for an opportunity to retaliate against Yutai Blessed Land.

But if we don't kill her, will Yunling not take revenge? Although Fairy Sister said that she would let the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land protect the Rain Terrace Blessed Land, can it protect it for a while, or for a lifetime?

But to put it another way, either way is fine; either way, there will be retaliation. Killing him might relieve some immediate anger, while not killing him could yield a lot of resources...

Sect Master Xia was seriously injured and his cultivation level dropped... He was the biggest victim in this matter. As expected, it was still necessary for Sect Master Xia to make the decision. Ming Yan shook his head, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "If there is nothing else, I will return to my residence first. Fairy Sister, things happened suddenly, and the affairs within the Blessed Land are very busy. I'm afraid I don't have much energy to entertain you and the Holy Lord. I hope you will understand."

"Why be so polite?" Yue Qingying nodded, and seeing Ming Yan turn around as if to leave, she added, "Yun Ling is a despicable person and an obstacle on Fei Yan's path of cultivation. I know that Fei Yan has entrusted Yun Ling's life and death to you. I hope you can kill her, not only to avenge your sect leader, but also to help Fei Yan get rid of a great enemy... Of course, this is just my opinion, and you don't have to listen to me."

Mingyan paused, then said, "I will think about it carefully."

Chapter Fourteen: Even Fairies Get Scolded

Mingyan returned to his room and found Huang Feiyan there. She was standing by the window, just like on the first day Mingyan brought her back, staring blankly at the night sky.

Huang Feiyan truly deserves the title of "fairy." She surpasses Yun Ling by far. Her red dress under the moonlight, her ethereal气质, and her beautiful profile—even the phoenix herself couldn't compare...

Hmm, isn't thinking like that a bit blasphemous towards the phoenix?

Speaking of which, the fairy sister's surname is Huang, so perhaps... there is some connection between the fairy sister and the phoenix?

If dragons exist, perhaps phoenixes really did exist too?

"Is the fairy sister missing her family?" This time, however, Mingyan chose to speak, breaking the tranquility of the night.

"Yes, I miss my mother and my aunt. I've been away from home for half a month..." Huang Feiyan turned to look at Ming Yan. With her divine sense, and having already marked Ming Yan, she could naturally sense him approaching and entering the room. She smiled sweetly, "My mother will arrive tomorrow... So, have you made up your mind? Would you like to come back to the Huang family with me?"

"Fairy sister, are you sure my blood can replace dragon blood?" Mingyan pondered for a moment after hearing this, and then asked.

“I’m not sure either, but your blood is the most yang-rich blood I’ve ever come into contact with… You know, to save my aunt, my mother collected a great deal of blood that was said to be ‘abundant in yang energy,’ but none of it could replace dragon blood. Compared to your blood, the yang energy it contains is far inferior. I’ve never come into contact with truly complete dragon blood, but I think your blood shouldn’t be much worse. If you’re willing to help, my mother can take a look when she arrives tomorrow. Perhaps she’ll know if it can replace dragon blood.” Huang Feiyan wasn’t really sure either. The only thing she was certain of was that at least the yang energy in Mingyan’s blood could remove the yin poison of the yin dragon soul born from the dragon corpse…

To some extent, could this prove that Mingyan's blood even has higher yang energy than dragon blood?

However, this did leave Huang Feiyan slightly puzzled. It was extremely rare for the yang energy in human blood to surpass, or even equal, that of dragon blood; she had never heard of such a constitution before...

Mingyan was silent for a while before saying, "I am willing to help, but I don't know if I can really help. If my blood cannot replace dragon blood, please don't be too disappointed, Fairy Sister, and please don't have too high expectations."

"I understand. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment." Huang Feiyan smiled upon hearing this, but her smile seemed somewhat bitter. Mingyan looked down and realized that both Huang Feiyan and her mother had made great efforts to help their unconscious aunt, but to no avail. Fairy Sister probably understood this better than he did.

Nothing was said that night, and the next day arrived.

Tomorrow I'll snap out of my daze.

The spiritual energy of Yutai Mountain has greatly diminished; I truly felt it last night... Perhaps I should ask the fairy sister for help in finding a new location for the sect... This place is no longer suitable as a blessed land.

He looked around and saw that Huang Feiyan, who had been sitting cross-legged by the window, was nowhere to be seen. He stood up and left the room.

Yutai Mountain has returned to its former liveliness. The stone path leading down the mountain is full of disciples from Yutai Blessed Land. Mingyan greets them and arrives at the elders' temporary residence, Mingshi Hall.

Mingyan entered the Mingshi Hall and saw Huang Feiyan and Yue Qingying there.

Upon seeing Mingyan enter, Huang Feiyan greeted him, and Yue Qingying also nodded slightly to Mingyan. Yue Qingying's face was still covered by a veil, so her specific appearance could not be seen.

"Fairy Sister, has the Sect Master woken up?" Ming Yan nodded to Yue Qingying and then asked.

"Sect Leader Xia woke up last night... He was just looking for you." Huang Feiyan chuckled, "He probably has something he wants to talk to you about."

"Is that so?" Ming Yan scratched his head upon hearing this and walked into Xia Yanming's room. In the room, besides Xia Yanming, there were several other elders who seemed to be discussing something.

"Sect Master, Elders." Ming Yan bowed. When Xia Yanming saw Ming Yan enter, he waved for the elders to leave first. "Ming Yan, stand closer."

Mingyan walked up to Xia Yanming and could see that Xia Yanming had multiple external injuries and was not in good spirits. His face was pale and his lips were slightly blue. He couldn't help but feel worried. "Sect Master, are you alright?"

"It's just a drop in cultivation level..." Xia Yanming shook his head, then said, "Elder Liu told me last night that Fairy Huang asked you for a favor?"

Mingyan nodded. "What does the Sect Master think?"

“Of course I’ll go. Let’s see this through to the end. It’ll be good for you and for our Yutai Blessed Land.” Xia Yanming said almost immediately, as if he had already made up his mind.

"...I'm sorry, Sect Master, it's my fault for causing trouble for the Blessed Land." Ming Yan said after a moment of silence.

Why do you say that?

"After learning that Fairy Sister's identity was extraordinary, I shouldn't have let her stay in the blessed land any longer."

"You think you can just let her go?" Xia Yanming chuckled. "If you really did that, we'd truly be in grave danger... except then, it wouldn't be Fairy Huang's enemies coming to cause trouble, but her family..."

Ming Yan opened his mouth, then realized that what Xia Yanming said seemed to make sense...

"So don't talk about causing trouble for the blessed land. When you rescued Fairy Phoenix, you didn't know who she was or what kind of problems she would bring. After rescuing her, you were even more powerless to control your own destiny. In the end, we were just too weak." Xia Yanming shook his head and said.

Mingyan pursed his lips. Right, to put it bluntly, they were still too weak.

"Furthermore, I heard from Elder Qi that the female cultivator and the great cultivator who injured me are still imprisoned in the blessed land. Do you know how Fairy Huang plans to deal with them?"

Mingyan was just about to bring this up when he heard this and said, "Fairy Sister has entrusted me with the power to hunt down Fairy Sister Yunling. I think this matter needs to be discussed with the Sect Master before a decision can be made, because it not only concerns Fairy Sister and me, but also the Sect Master and the entire Yutai Blessed Land."

"What are Fairy Phoenix's thoughts?"

“The fairy sister didn’t reveal anything.” Mingyan shook his head.

Xia Yanming frowned deeply and looked at Ming Yan. "Whether to kill or release him is your decision. I believe you are well aware of the consequences of different choices."

Hearing Xia Yanming hand the choice back to him, Ming Yan was speechless for a moment...

"Then kill her?" Mingyan recalled what Yue Qingying had said to him last night, wondering if this was what the fairy sister originally intended...

"Killed him or not, whether they kill him or release him, they'll probably cause trouble for our blessed land afterwards. But I believe Fairy Phoenix will handle this matter well..." Xia Yanming didn't care much about the other party's life or death, nor did he harbor any resentment towards the powerful cultivator who almost killed him. Although he seemed to be the biggest victim in this matter, he actually didn't have much of a choice. That's how the weak are...

Mingyan understood this principle too... Only by becoming stronger... would people care about their opinions...

"Disciple understands." Mingyan nodded.

"Alright, go and keep Fairy Huang company. Take good care of her for me. I'm going to rest for a bit... and then I'll go and pay my respects to the Holy Lord of Moon Shadow..." Xia Yanming breathed a sigh of relief. "I'll try to see if I can send you to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land."

Holy Land... Mingyan kept thinking about this word after leaving Xia Yanming's room.

A sacred cultivation ground and a blessed land are worlds apart... Perhaps I'm a genius and highly regarded in a blessed land like Yutai, but perhaps in a sacred ground like this, my talent would be forgotten...

Mingyan shook his head. He shouldn't belittle himself like that; it would make him lose confidence. Mingyan's eyes hardened. No matter what, he needed to climb higher. Only when his cultivation level and status were higher would his chances of finding her increase.

Mingyan left Mingshi Hall and inquired among the disciples of the sect. He quickly found the two people. A young disciple said that he had seen them a little below the mountainside, which is now below the mountaintop.

The mountaintop is currently closed off, prohibiting ordinary disciples from entering. However, Mingyan is not considered an ordinary disciple, so he can go up.

It's worth noting that the two were quite conspicuous within the blessed land. Huang Feiyan, of course, was exceptional in appearance and temperament; every smile and frown could make the hearts of the young disciples race. As for Yue Qingying, although her face was veiled and her features were obscured, her ethereal and otherworldly aura also drew attention. So, with just a few inquiries, it was easy to find out where the two had gone.

Mingyan arrived at the mountaintop, which was bare, with a smooth, flat surface cut out, making the once picturesque Yutai Blessed Land appear as if it had been transformed into a giant wooden stake...

Both Huang Feiyan and Yue Qingying are here, and that hazy, indistinct figure is very likely the Moon Shadow Saint Lord.

Yun Ling and the powerful cultivator whose cultivation level and name were unknown were both bound. They had both woken up. The cultivator at the Xuanji Realm stared at the Moon Shadow Saint Lord with great vigilance, while Yun Ling glared angrily at Ming Yan. She glanced at the Moon Shadow Saint Lord, but dared not speak her anger and could only bite her lip in resentment.

After Mingyan came up, he bowed to the figure and said, "Holy Lord".

"No need for formalities." The Holy Lord's voice was indifferent, but he did acknowledge Ming Yan, which made Ming Yan feel somewhat flattered.

"Mingyan." Huang Feiyan smiled at Mingyan. She looked even more beautiful when she smiled than usual because she had peach blossom eyes, which looked like two half-moons when she smiled, watery and extremely charming.

“Fairy Sister, I have already figured out how to deal with these two people,” Mingyan said.

"How..." Huang Feiyan's smile did not fade upon hearing this. She was about to ask Mingyan how to handle the situation when she suddenly turned her head to look at the horizon.

Yue Qingying also raised her head. Seeing this, Ming Yan also looked in the direction the two were facing, but he didn't see anything. However, in a few breaths, he discovered that a woman in palace attire had appeared in the distance. With one step, the stars shifted and the space seemed to shrink beneath her feet! In the blink of an eye, she had appeared on the mountaintop!

Unlike the Moon Shadow Saint Master, whose figure was so hazy that it was impossible to see clearly, the woman in palace attire was just as indistinct as the Moon Shadow Saint Master, as if seen through a layer of mist. Her red palace attire was engraved with mysterious runes and decorated with gold trim, making her look elegant and noble. Her long hair was piled on top of her head and tied with several gold hairpins and a hair crown, making her look exquisite.

Mingyan was secretly astonished. Although he had heard of the existence of movement techniques that could shrink distances, witnessing it firsthand was a completely different experience.

"Mother!" Upon seeing the woman in palace attire, Huang Feiyan immediately knelt on one knee. "It is your unfilial daughter who has caused you worry."

The woman in palace attire seemed to glance at her, then looked at Yun Ling, who was bound there, and the Xuanji Realm cultivator. She then raised her hand and pointed a finger. Yun Ling's expression changed drastically. She tried to explain in a panic, but a golden light pierced her between the eyebrows, and she died instantly, collapsing to the ground.

The cultivator at the Xuanji Realm was shocked and angrily said, "Huang Junru! How dare you kill Miss! Aren't you afraid of our revenge?"

"Shut up." The woman in palace attire spoke without the slightest fluctuation, even colder than the voice of the Moon Shadow Saint Lord. If the Moon Shadow Saint Lord's voice was like a snow lotus on a high mountain, exuding a sense of coldness, then the woman in palace attire's voice was like ten-thousand-year-old ice, cold to the extreme. As she spoke, she pointed out again, and golden light pierced through the brow of the Xuanji Realm cultivator. The cultivator had no chance to resist and collapsed to the ground. Then, seven beams of light shone from his body, and the seven beams of light flew in seven different directions, quickly fleeing into the distance. The woman in palace attire raised her palms and clenched them together. The seven fleeing beams of light uncontrollably re-condensed together and then exploded into fragments.

Suddenly, the once clear sky became overcast, and mournful cries echoed through the air, as if bidding farewell to the cultivator of the Xuanji Realm. But with a flick of the woman in palace attire, the gathering clouds vanished, revealing the clear blue sky once more...

Ming Yan was dumbfounded. Although he didn't understand and didn't know what had happened, he was deeply shocked...

The woman in palace attire, who was the mother of Huang Junru and Huang Feiyan, as referred to by the cultivator, put down her hand and looked at the Moon Shadow Saint Master, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist. The Huang family will repay you handsomely."

When facing the Moon Shadow Saint Master, the woman in palace attire spoke more gently, but was still very cold.

"There's no need for that. My disciple and Fairy Phoenix were already on good terms. Besides, it wasn't me who saved Fairy Phoenix, but this young friend and this Rain Terrace Blessed Land." The Moon Shadow Saintess's voice was also much gentler than before. Although both of their voices sounded rather cold, the difference was still very obvious. The Moon Shadow Saintess's coldness was a kind of aloofness and detachment, while Huang Junru's coldness gave off a feeling that she was like an ice cube, as if she was born that way.

Upon hearing this, Huang Junru looked at Ming Yan and nodded gently, "Thank you very much, young friend."

Mingyan was flattered and quickly shook his head, "No need to thank me... I just did what I thought was right..."

"Mother, Mingyan, he..." Huang Feiyan hurriedly tried to explain that Mingyan was special and wanted Huang Junru to examine him, but she was immediately glared at by Huang Junru. "Shut up, you rebellious daughter! You left home without permission! You almost lost your life! I haven't even settled accounts with you yet!"

Huang Feiyan quickly lowered her head, "Your daughter is willing to accept the punishment..."

So even a fairy sister can speak so humbly... Mingyan remained expressionless, pretending not to see it, and even felt a slight urge to escape, sensing that witnessing such a scene was not a good thing...

Chapter Fifteen: Pinky Promise

The Phoenix Queen's face was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see clearly. To be honest, Ming Yan didn't dare to stare at her. The fairy sister had a gentle personality, but her mother was ruthless and decisive. Ming Yan glanced sideways at Yun Ling, who lay beside him, already beyond dead...

Perhaps it would be better for me to leave for a while. If Fairy Sister's mother were to reprimand her, and I witnessed this scene, Fairy Sister might feel somewhat embarrassed towards me in the future.

At this moment, the Moon Shadow Saint Master's figure flickered, "Now that you have arrived, my disciple and I will return to the Holy Land."

"Thank you for making this trip." Huang Junru nodded, and then the figures of Moon Shadow Saint Master and Moon Qingying gradually blurred and disappeared.

Mingyan quickly bowed as well, "Fairy Sister, and... Patriarch Huang? I'll take my leave now..."

"Wait!" Huang Feiyan called out to Ming Yan as he was about to leave. "Mother! Please forgive my mistake later... Ming Yan is my savior, and his blood might be able to revive my aunt. Please check him first..."

Huang Junru didn't speak, but seemed to glance at Ming Yan. Hearing Huang Feiyan's words, Ming Yan gave up the idea of ​​leaving. He scratched his head, "I don't know if my blood can help..."

“Mother, Mingyan’s blood has a lot of yang energy. I think it might be able to replace dragon blood as a medicinal ingredient... Perhaps you can confirm this…” Huang Feiyan was still kneeling on one knee. She was very humble. It was clear that Huang Feiyan’s attitude towards Huang Junru was one of respect and some fear.