"Young Master, if you had called any later, Tian Tu might have already led the brothers from the Mercenary Group into China!"
A helpless expression appeared on Xiao Yifeng’s face. He knew that was the case. Those guys knew something had happened to him, definitely couldn’t sit still, and wanted to rush to China. That’s why he hurriedly made the call.
"Quickly tell them I’m fine, and to stay put so as not to draw the attention of the Chinese government!"
Xiao Yifeng hurriedly ordered.
Once Tian Tu led the entire Zhan Huang Mercenary Group into the country, it would definitely attract the attention of the Chinese government. That would be troublesome, so such a scenario absolutely could not happen.
After hanging up this call, Xiao Yifeng dialed another to Ye Yaxin.
When the call connected, Xiao Yifeng’s teasing voice could be heard.
On the other end of the line, an already anxious Ye Yaxin heard that familiar voice, instantly becoming extremely excited.
"Are... are you okay now?"
Ye Yaxin asked excitedly, her words somewhat unclear.
"Mhm, I told you I’d be fine. Where are you now?"
Xiao Yifeng said with a smile.
"I’m with Grandpa, come over, he’s very worried about you."
"What about you? Are you worried about me?"
Xiao Yifeng suddenly asked.
Ye Yaxin’s expression stalled, and she did not speak for a long time, her words faltering. "Just come back first."
Then the call was hung up. Xiao Yifeng smiled slyly, a gleam flashing in his eyes.
"How is it? Little Feeng is fine, right?"
Ye Tianxiong’s gaze turned towards Ye Yaxin.
"Yes, he will be here soon." Ye Yaxin nodded.
"I knew he wouldn’t be in trouble so easily. Not even Dragon Soul could deal with him, truly worthy of being Master Xiaoyunzi’s disciple," Ye Tianxiong commented with a sigh.
Soon Xiao Yifeng arrived at the Ye Family Manor.
"Wife, I’ve been wronged. I need a hug!"
Upon seeing Ye Yaxin, Xiao Yifeng went straight up and hugged her without saying a word, inhaling her intoxicating scent from her hair, giving him a sense of immense contentment.
Ye Yaxin’s face flushed, and she quickly said, "Let go of me, Grandpa is watching."
"It’s fine, you two continue, continue!"
Ye Tianxiong sat to the side, his face beaming with a kind smile, looking a bit amused.
"See, the old man said it’s fine, let’s hug a bit longer."
With shameless persistence, Xiao Yifeng continued hugging her.
"Alright, that’s enough hugging!"
Then Ye Yaxin, her face reddening, said as she pushed Xiao Yifeng away, rolling her eyes at him.
Ye Tianxiong smiled at Xiao Yifeng, "Little Feeng, what exactly happened? How did you offend the people of Dragon Soul, and how did you get out?"
"I had some conflicts with them before, so they took me away. Later, I don’t know how but they just let me go."
Xiao Yifeng spoke offhandedly, without revealing the actual situation.
Although Ye Tianxiong knew there must be complexities involved, the astute man didn’t ask further questions.
"You, all you ever do is make people worry,"
Ye Yaxin said to Xiao Yifeng with a slight tone of complaint.
"Are you showing concern for me?"
A smile played on the corners of Xiao Yifeng’s lips as he looked at Xiao Yifeng with a face full of mirth.
"Don’t talk nonsense, who cares about you!"
Ye Yaxin’s gaze flickered, her expression a bit flustered.
"Alright, since you’re here, let’s finish the meal before we go back,"
Meanwhile, at the Shen Family, Elder Shen and Shen Yunfeng had already received the news that Xiao Yifeng was fine.
"I didn’t expect that Little Feeng would really be all right."
A look of astonishment flickered in Shen Yunfeng’s eyes.
"And with Yanluo killed, Dragon Soul hasn’t pursued the matter at all, which is truly the most curious aspect,"
Elder Shen said in a deep tone, a glint of sharpness passing swiftly through his eyes.
"It seems that Little Feeng has a background we’re not aware of. Otherwise, after killing a master of Dragon Soul, they surely wouldn’t just let it go without doing anything,"
Shen Yunfeng commented.
"That’s for certain. However, the fact that he managed to kill Yanluo has also taken many by surprise. It’s hard to imagine how strong he has become,"
Elder Shen mused with a contemplative look.
As night fell, inside Xiao Yifeng’s room,
Xiao Yifeng’s eyes were tightly closed as he was practicing the Raging Flame Control Technique, with waves of scorching heat emanating from him.
In Xiao Yifeng’s Dantian, the ball of Crimson Earthfire was being sealed by a force once again, but as Xiao Yifeng began to practice the Raging Flame Control Technique, the energy of the Crimson Earthfire was gradually being absorbed and controlled by him.
The night passed sleeplessly, and by the next day, the morning sun shone into Xiao Yifeng’s room.
With a whoosh, Xiao Yifeng’s eyes burst open, shooting out sharp gleams of light.
Then Xiao Yifeng waved his right hand, and suddenly a small tuft of crimson flame appeared in his palm, which he had formed by absorbing the energy from the Crimson Earthfire.
"Not bad, I’m finally seeing some results!"
A smile spread across Xiao Yifeng’s face. Although he had only controlled a small flame, he had only just begun practicing, and as he continued to practice the Raging Flame Control Technique over time, he would be able to control more of the Crimson Earthfire.
Once he could fully control the Crimson Earthfire, that would be truly impressive, effectively unrivaled!
Because the Crimson Earthfire was one of the most potent flames in Heaven and Earth, the Core Earthfire, which, according to his master, took ten thousand years to form deep within the earth, was beyond the control of ordinary people, who would disintegrate upon contact.
He, on the other hand, was able to contain this Core Earthfire due to his unique physique and the special nature of Starforce; how the old man acquired this Core Earthfire, Xiao Yifeng had no idea.
The old man had too many secrets that Xiao Yifeng was unaware of, always shrouded in mystery—for instance, the moment he broke the seal of the Crimson Earthfire, the old man knew immediately and appeared before him, almost like a god.
After getting ready, Xiao Yifeng left his room to find Ye Yashi eating breakfast, drinking milk, and having bread.
"Good morning, brother-in-law!"
Ye Yashi greeted Xiao Yifeng.
"Has your sister gone to work?"
Ye Yashi nodded and then added suddenly, "By the way, Brother Xiao, the news about you defeating that Goryeo’s Prime Martial Path master at school yesterday has already spread. It’s even made the papers and caused quite a stir."
"These reporters really have nothing better to do."
Xiao Yifeng shook his head.