The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

This child looks so much like...

Xu Zihuang met the beautiful woman's gaze. Judging from the information Nan Qiuqiu had previously revealed, the beautiful woman in front of him should be Nan Shuishui, the sect leader of the Earth Dragon Sect.

After a moment of eye contact, the beautiful woman came to her senses.

"Hello young man, my name is Nan Shuishui. We just came out of the Sunset Forest after hunting soul beasts. Someone in the team was poisoned, and everyone is very tired. We just saw that you have lit a campfire here. May we warm ourselves by the fire and rest for a while?"

"Go ahead," Xu Zihuang replied coldly. Even knowing Nan Shuishui and Nan Qiuqiu's identities, he couldn't let his guard down. But refusing them now probably wouldn't be a good idea.

Nan Shuishui smiled and nodded, then turned around and glared at her daughter with a frosty look. She pulled her daughter to sit on the other side of the campfire, and then waved to the other six teenagers.

The other six boys sat down nearby, but one of them, the most handsome boy, was deathly pale, with a faint green stain on his right arm.

Ignoring Nan Qiuqiu's aggrieved look, Nan Shuishui coldly reprimanded her.

"Go and detoxify Xiao Ye."

Although Nan Qiuqiu is her own daughter and is quite outstanding, it is precisely because of her excellence that she has developed all sorts of bad habits.

Xiao Ye was poisoned because he was implicated in the incident.

She brought him out this time with the intention of giving him a warning. Otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause in the future.

“Yes, Mom,” Nan Qiuqiu murmured. At the same time, three perfectly matched spirit rings—two yellow and one purple—rose from beneath her feet.

A rhombus-shaped, pink crystal-like gem appeared on her forehead as her martial spirit was released. Immediately afterwards, her body became even more slender, and her height increased by almost a foot.

She pointed her right hand towards the sky, and pink scales grew from her fingertip. The scales were crystal clear, and as they extended, her entire right hand seemed to transform into a piece of pink crystal, glowing with a pale pink light.

She crouched down beside Xiao Ye, her right hand, covered in pink scales, stopping about an inch from Xiao Ye's right arm.

The emerald green color on Xiao Ye's right arm was attacked by the pink flames and quickly dissipated like ice and snow.

“Rouge Dragon, Obliteration attribute. It really is Nan Qiuqiu and Nan Shuishui.” Xu Zihuang calmly observed the crowd, his mind slightly stirred.

Chapter 118 Conflict and Compensation

The campfire dispelled the chill of the night.

The teenagers from the Earth Dragon Gate opposite them also took out some food similar to flatbread and dried meat from their soul tools, and roasted and heated it by the campfire to fill their stomachs.

At the same time, they were also carefully observing Xu Zihuang, who was sitting on the other side of the campfire with a cold gaze.

Those deep purple eyes, which looked incredibly clear, reflected the firelight and resembled leaping sprites.

After leaving Shrek Academy, Xu Zihuang shed all his previous pretense.

This is his most authentic self.

Indifferent, revered, and ineffably precious.

These young men from the Earth Dragon Gate, though possessing unparalleled talent among the younger generation of the sect, are destined to become mere foils to Xu Zihuang here.

Sitting gracefully to one side, Nan Shuishui's gaze hadn't left Xu Zihuang since she first saw him. Deep within her pink eyes, just like Nan Qiuqiu's, a glint of light flickered, revealing her deep thoughts.

Xu Zihuang swallowed the tender black-scaled chicken leg meat he had cut off earlier, and looked at Nan Shuishui with propriety and politeness.

"Senior Nan, may I ask for your guidance?"

"I wouldn't call it giving pointers, but I'm a little curious as to why you came to Sunset Forest all alone, young man." Nan Shuishui came back to her senses and smiled slightly. She also put the thought in her heart to rest.

Xu Zihuang does indeed resemble one of her old friends, but she still has doubts.

Is there really such a coincidence in this world?

There are countless people on the mainland, and it is not impossible for two people who are not related by blood to look alike.

Perhaps it was because she hadn't seen her old friend for fourteen years since that parting, making her overly sensitive.

Xu Zihuang did not respond, but used his dagger to cut off a piece of roasted chicken and chewed it slowly.

Although Nan Shuishui had hidden it well before, Xu Zihuang possessed the Golden Eye Martial Soul with the spiritual attribute and had keen observation skills, so he still discovered some of Nan Shuishui's abnormalities.

Moreover, Nan Shuishui and her mother both came from Longcheng and were close in age.

Combining these points and making some connections, an idea suddenly came to mind.

It's possible that Nan Shuishui is acquainted with her mother. To avoid causing unnecessary trouble, it's best to speak as little as possible.

His identity is too sensitive.

When you're out and about, especially near a gathering place for wild spirit beasts, such vigilant behavior is quite reasonable and doesn't seem out of place.

Nan Shuishui expressed her understanding, but that doesn't mean others feel the same way.

Xu Shenshu, a burly, black-haired boy leaning against Feng Shen, wanted to get up and question him, but Feng Shen held him down.

"Feng Shen, why are you stopping me? The sect leader has humbled himself and asked me politely, what kind of attitude is this? He is being extremely disrespectful to the sect leader, he doesn't take our Earth Dragon Sect seriously at all."

Disciples from long-established sects like theirs have always been full of a sense of superiority.

Their Earth Dragon Sect was one of the most powerful sects in the Heavenly Soul Empire, which further fueled his sense of superiority.

He didn't lower his voice; it clearly reached everyone's ears in the silent wilderness.

As he spoke, he glared angrily at Xu Zihuang, his bull-like eyes wide open.

His actions immediately attracted the attention of almost everyone present. Even Nan Qiuqiu, who was turning her back to Xiao Ye to detoxify him, turned her head and looked over. Her eyes darted around, and a sly glint flashed in her pink eyes.

However, Xu Zihuang acted as if he hadn't heard anything, not even glancing at him, and continued to calmly and leisurely finish the roast chicken in front of him.

But his calm demeanor only fueled Xu Shenshu's rage. For him personally, being ignored like this was even more unbearable.

He was, after all, one of the top geniuses among the younger generation of the Earth Dragon Sect.

Just as Nan Shuishui frowned, preparing to speak up and stop this farce, Nan Qiuqiu's voice suddenly rang out from behind everyone.

"Mom, my soul power is too depleted, I can't hold on any longer. Xiao Ye's body hasn't been completely cleared of toxins yet, please help me."

As she spoke, she pretended to be overwhelmed with her soul energy, stroking her smooth forehead with her other free hand, her voice sounding weak and listless. It all seemed quite convincing.

Xiao Ye, the only one who noticed something amiss, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes. However, Nan Qiuqiu was right in front of him, so no one could see his facial expression.

Nan Qiuqiu raised an eyebrow at Xiao Ye. Knowing Xiao Ye all too well, and intimidated by his long-standing authority within the sect, he had no choice but to silently cooperate with Nan Qiuqiu.

Nan Shuishui couldn't help but get up and walk over, her face showing concern.

The annihilation attribute of the Rouge Dragon Martial Soul inherited by their family can indeed neutralize various toxins, but Xiao Ye was poisoned by the deadly poison of the Jade Phosphorous Seven Absolute Flowers, which is also one of the most potent toxins.

Since it concerned Xiao Ye's life and safety, she had no choice but to take it seriously.

"You haven't been focusing on your cultivation. Once we return to the sect, you'll be in seclusion for a while until I'm satisfied." Nan Shuishui didn't forget to take this opportunity to give her daughter a good talking-to.

Nan Qiuqiu looked aggrieved, but she didn't actually care at all.

Nan Shuishui has said this countless times over the years.

As she passed by Nan Shuishui, her expression changed instantly, and a bright smile bloomed on her pretty face.

He walked happily to the campfire and waved to Xu Shenshu, who was looking furious.

"Big Sister." The anger in Xu Shenshu's eyes dissipated considerably in an instant.

But seeing Nan Qiuqiu's next actions, not only he, but also the other teenagers were ignited.

The reason they let Nan Qiuqiu have her way in everything was never just out of simple respect.

Nan Qiuqiu approached Xu Zihuang with an overly familiar air, squatting down with her arms wrapped around her knees, her full chest heaving. Her eyes sparkled, and she tilted her head, looking at Xu Zihuang with a charming gaze.

The distance between the two people should not exceed three inches.

Xu Zihuang could even clearly smell the faint fragrance emanating from her.

Nan Qiuqiu, who originally just wanted to tease Xu Zihuang, only realized after getting closer that Xu Zihuang's flawless profile was simply impeccable and really hit her aesthetic target.

Unconsciously, I became so engrossed in it that I lost myself in it for a moment.

Hmm—this guy is so good-looking.

She suddenly felt a little soft-hearted.

The rich aroma of roasted black-scaled chicken wafting from the grill not far away wafted into her nostrils, waking her from a dream. She exclaimed in amazement, "The roasted chicken in front of you smells so good!"

After saying that, she deliberately stared straight at Xu Zihuang.

But Xu Zihuang continued to cut off a piece of tender, juicy chicken, chew and swallow it repeatedly.

For several minutes, Xu Zihuang remained silent, and Nan Qiuqiu's neck began to ache. Meanwhile, the other six Earth Dragon Gate youths, including Xiao Ye, stared intently at Xu Zihuang and Nan Qiuqiu, creating a very strange atmosphere.

"What an insensitive guy. Shouldn't you be asking me if I want some? Are you even a man?" Nan Qiuqiu, who was always pampered by her elders and admired by her peers in the family, suddenly threw a tantrum.

Nan Qiuqiu stood up, looking down at him with wide, almond-shaped eyes.

Xu Zihuang's deep eyes remained unmoved. He glanced at Nan Qiuqiu indifferently before looking away again. He continued to cut a piece of black-scaled chicken with his dagger.

No one was qualified to be served by him, and Nan Qiuqiu was no exception.

He doesn't have the habit of being a sycophant to please others.

"There are a hundred gold soul coins in the bag, enough to buy this roast chicken of yours, right?" Xu Shenshu roared, his soul power surging throughout his body. As he threw a heavy money bag at Xu Zihuang, his right hand, enveloped in black soul power, directly grabbed the roasted black-scaled chicken that was charred and dripping with oil.

It's unclear whether it was because he was dissatisfied with Xu Zihuang's consistently lukewarm attitude, or because Nan Qiuqiu's recent intimate behavior with Xu Zihuang made him a little jealous.

Or perhaps both.

Xu Shenshu stomped his right foot heavily on the ground, his body leaping into the air. Although he hadn't released his martial spirit yet, the force was so great that his bones cracked and popped.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye; even Feng Shen, who was standing next to Xu Shenshu, didn't have time to stop it. Perhaps, he never intended to stop it at all.

But something completely unexpected happened.

Xu Shenshu's outstretched right hand was firmly gripped by Xu Zihuang, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break free, his face turning bright red.

Although Xu Zihuang was not as muscular as Xu Shenshu, he completely overwhelmed him with his imposing presence.

The money bag landed at Xu Zihuang's feet with a clattering sound, and everyone then realized what had happened and looked at Xu Zihuang in disbelief.

They grew up with Xu Shenshu and knew his power all too well.

Among the younger generation of the entire Earth Dragon Gate, Xu Shenshu may not have the best talent, but in terms of strength alone, no one can surpass him.

Xu Zihuang stared calmly at Xu Shenshu, his right hand grinding against Xu Shenshu's palm until a series of clear cracking sounds emanated from the bones.

Who do you think you are? You think you can just sell to me because you want to buy from me?

"Roar!" Xu Shenshu's chest heaved violently as he roared to the sky. Enraged, he unleashed his martial spirit under Xu Zihuang's pressure.