Chapter 65: Bai Chenxiang's Gaze

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Bai He looked at Nian Yun, seemingly deep in thought.

Sensing the confusion in Bai He's gaze, Nian Yun raised his left hand, and the Star Rock slowly emerged, followed sequentially by four spirit rings rising into the air.

When the third spirit ring lit up, Bai Chenxiang was already slightly unsettled. When the fourth, black spirit ring appeared, not only Bai Chenxiang, but even Bai He and the accompanying members of the敏之族 (Min Clan) began to grow uneasy.

Bai He stared with glowing eyes at the martial soul and spirit rings on Nian Yun's right hand, rubbing his own eyes as if unable to believe what he was seeing.

"Four rings, a ten-thousand-year spirit ring!" Bai Chenxiang covered her mouth with her hand, finally beginning to look at the Nian Yun before her with a newfound sense of respect.

Withdrawing his martial soul, Nian Yun chuckled softly, "Rest assured, Senior, I won't cause you any trouble. I simply wish to repay your kindness in saving me."

"Sigh, it was merely a helping hand, no need to dwell on it for long. In our current trip, there is actually another team led by an old friend of mine. We agreed to meet at the forest entrance, and I'll introduce you to them then."

"Thank you for the trouble, Senior."

Bai He repeatedly waved his hands, a broad smile plastered across his face.

A night without dreams.

Since Nian Yun was not an Agility-Attack System spirit master, the group's traveling speed slowed down considerably. A day ago, Bai Chenxiang had harbored some resentment toward Nian Yun because of this, but now, that feeling had completely dissipated.

Half a day later.

"Old White Bird, what is wrong with you? Coming so late, this is unlike you at all."

The voice was booming and carried a reprimanding tone.

Nian Yun stepped out of the carriage to take a look and saw an extremely tall elder with a solid chest complaining to Bai He.

Bai Chenxiang also landed and said to Nian Yun, "That is Grandpa Niu Gao, a good friend of my grandfather."

Smiling and thanking Bai Chenxiang, Nian Yun stepped forward.

Seeing Nian Yun approach, the private conversation between Bai He and Niu Gao came to an end.

"It was my delay that held up Senior's itinerary. I hope Senior will forgive me."

With Nian Yun's polite demeanor and what Bai He had just mentioned, Niu Gao's resentment largely dissipated. He waved his hand and said, "No worries, no worries, I just arrived not long ago either. With or without you, that old white bird is always this slow. I heard from him that you are also a Defense System spirit master?"

Niu Gao threw an arm around Nian Yun's shoulder as they walked inward. Bai He smiled faintly, turning his head to gesture for the others to follow inside.

After a brief understanding, the group walked into the forest in an orderly fashion. Although they were somewhat aware of Nian Yun's strength, they still arranged for him to walk in the center, right beside Bai Chenxiang.

Not long after walking, a message came from Bai He in the upper airspace, "Old Niu, it's here."

Down below, Niu Gao acknowledged with a shout and sprinted toward the direction Bai He pointed.

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By this time, Nian Yun realized that both men were at the eight-ring Spirit Douluo level, and he smiled bitterly to himself, "It seems there won't be any opportunity for me to make a move."

With one in the air and one on the ground, aided by the interception of Bai He and several members of the Min Clan, the defense-oriented Niu Gao finally had a chance to put his abilities to good use. After half an hour, Bai He and the others finally completely sealed off the movement trajectory of the Silver-Feathered Crane in the air.

With a hearty laugh echoing out, a black spirit ring appeared around Niu Gao. He then summoned his martial soul, the Plate Armor Rhinoceros, and heavily smashed it down toward the Silver-Feathered Crane.

Boom!

The Silver-Feathered Crane was heavily slammed to the ground. Bai He retrieved a dagger and handed it to Bai Chenxiang. Accepting it happily, Bai Chenxiang thanked Niu Gao and then turned around to deliver the final blow to the spirit beast.

"I originally wanted to help, but in the end, I didn't contribute anything," Nian Yun stepped forward and said apologetically.

"It's fine, it's fine. Having that intent is enough," Bai He replied with a smile.

Suddenly, just as the group was chatting idly, red mist began to emanate from the surroundings.

"Patriarch, spirit beasts are charging toward this side."

Receiving the information provided by the spirit master above, Niu Gao and Bai He instantly turned tense. Everyone formed a defensive formation around Bai Chenxiang.

The mist inched closer, and under Bai He's command, the members of the Min Clan flew in circles to form a wind wall, blocking the encroaching mist.

Facing the mist, Niu Gao grew somewhat impatient and was about to charge out to scout for information when Nian Yun's voice rang out.

"Senior, this mist is poisonous. It's better not to go out."

Niu Gao let out a heavy sigh and, with no other choice, stood idly by.

"This is toxic gas released by the Pink Lady spirit beasts. Although their cultivation is not high, they are gregarious creatures, which makes them rather troublesome."

"Tap—tap—"

Soon, one after another, the spirit masters of the Min Clan descended to recover due to excessive spirit power consumption.

Seeing the wind wall being continuously eroded by the toxic mist and everyone growing flustered, the 'Clock Rock' in Nian Yun's left hand emitted a pale yellow light.

"Rise, Rock."

The surrounding rocks began to stir as Nian Yun injected his spirit power into them. Watching the defensive wall continually rise, everyone was immensely shocked and simultaneously turned their heads to look at Nian Yun.

This rock wall not only blocked the toxic mist but also kept out the pack of spirit beasts, allowing everyone to take a brief moment to regroup.

Before long, a piercing yellow light began to shine within the rock wall, and a yellow spirit ring was steadily absorbed by Bai Chenxiang.

"Grandpa, I'm done. Huh, what happened here?" Bai Chenxiang stood up happily, but was soon startled by the scene before her.

"It's good that you're done absorbing it. Now let's find a way out," Bai He noticed the sweat beading on Nian Yun's forehead.

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"Senior Bai He, I have a way to withstand the mist, but someone needs to go up and guide the way," Nian Yun said with a pale complexion.

"Understood." Acknowledging the plan, Bai He flew up into mid-air to scout the direction.

"Over there."

Bai He's voice descended from above. Nian Yun swiftly withdrew the rock wall while casting shields on everyone, blending in 'Divine Hibiscus Tears' to help resist the toxic mist.

To avoid exposing the 'Divine Hibiscus Tears', Nian Yun produced the Tulip of Eight Desires and Brocade of Utmost Fragrance. Although its range was not exceptionally large, it effectively masked the presence of the 'Divine Hibiscus Tears'.

"This is the Tulip of Eight Desires and Brocade of Utmost Fragrance. It can isolate the toxic mist. Please stay close to me, everyone."

Seeing the immortal herb in Nian Yun's hand, both Niu Gao and Bai Chenxiang's eyes lit up, adding another layer of curiosity toward Nian Yun.

"Rustle—rustle—"

Before long, several spirit beasts lunged out from the mist, but they were all beaten back by Niu Gao one by one. Guided by Bai He from above, the group successfully escaped the pink toxic mist.

"I didn't expect this kid to have quite a few tricks up his sleeve. The shields you placed on us feel almost comparable to the defensive power of my Rhinoceros."

This time, Nian Yun did not retort, merely responding cheerfully.

Before the group had traveled far, Bai He's alarmed voice rang out, "Careful, a very strong spirit power is approaching."

Everyone's hearts tightened once more, and Niu Gao stepped forward alone to stand at the front.

"Rustle—rustle—"

"Hurry and go!"

Before the warning could fully register, a beam of light shot straight toward Bai He.

"Grandpa!"

Bai Chenxiang wanted to take flight, but Nian Yun grabbed her hand, holding her back. Since the threat was powerful enough to terrify a Spirit Douluo-level expert like Bai He, Nian Yun would have no choice but to reveal his second martial soul if the critical moment arrived.

Dodging the attack, Bai He landed in a panic. Bai Chenxiang anxiously stepped forward to support him, "Grandpa, how are you?"

"Run quickly, it's poison, poison, cough, cough." Bai He's voice was filled with anxiety, but before he could finish speaking, green toxic mist had already begun to billow in the surroundings.

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