60: The curtain falls, and we bid farewell to Mo Jiao!

Nangong Wan only felt her entire heart was in a chaotic mess, unable to be sorted out or cut off.

Who was she? She was Nangong Wan of the Yanyue Sect, a Core Formation expert, and an Elder revered by countless Yanyue Sect Disciples.

But now, she had transformed into this youthful appearance, held intimately in the embrace of a Qi Refinement Stage Junior, who was also her Disciple's Dao Companion.

What made her even more ashamed and furious was that an indescribable, unusual emotion had actually sprouted in her heart.

How could this be!

Lin Feng was Phoenix Dance's Dao Companion!

How could she harbor such inappropriate thoughts towards her Disciple's man?

But…

In her mind, the two instances of despair before near-death clearly resurfaced.

Each time, it was him.

Those firm arms, that steady chest, that slightly overbearing yet reassuring aura…

Nangong Wan's cheeks uncontrollably flushed, even her fair neck was tinged with a faint blush.

She could clearly feel that her face, buried against Lin Feng's chest, was alarmingly hot due to shyness and panic.

And Lin Feng's strong heartbeat, transmitted clearly through his thin clothes, beat by beat, reached her ears, forming a strange resonance with her own uncooperative, wildly pounding heart.

This feeling was both unfamiliar and carried a hint of trepidation that made her heart pound.

Having lived for so many years, she had never experienced such a feeling.

For a moment, Nangong Wan's mind was in a tangled mess, countless thoughts intertwined, making her almost faint.

She even forgot that she had just been in danger, forgot about that fierce Ink Dragon.

"Senior, may I ask how much longer you intend to cling to this Junior?"

Lin Feng's voice suddenly rang in her ear, startling Nangong Wan from her chaotic thoughts.

"Ah?!"

Nangong Wan, like a startled fawn, abruptly raised her head.

Only then did she realize that the fierce Ink Dragon had, at some point, been trapped in place by several glowing runic chains, unable to move.

Its massive body struggled continuously under the restraint of the runic chains, emitting roars of unwillingness, yet unable to shake the seemingly slender chains in the slightest.

Inside the stone hall, apart from the Ink Dragon's roar, there was silence.

And she… she was still clinging to Lin Feng like a sloth, using both her hands and feet!

"Boom!"

Nangong Wan felt a surge of shame rush to her head, her cheeks instantly turning so red they could drip blood.

She scrambled off Lin Feng, and because of her hurried movements, she stumbled upon landing, almost falling.

Fortunately, Lin Feng was quick-witted and reached out to steady her.

"Th-thank you…"

Nangong Wan's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, her head almost buried in her chest.

She felt somewhat mortified at this moment.

She had just completely ignored her surroundings, unconsciously trusting Lin Feng completely; how could this be?

"Senior is too polite." Lin Feng's voice showed no abnormality. He released his hand and turned his gaze to the trapped Ink Dragon. "This beast has been ensnared by my Formation and won't break free anytime soon."

Nangong Wan finally composed herself at this moment, carefully examining the Formation that trapped the Ink Dragon.

Those few runic chains looked simple, yet they concealed quite complex runes, subtly conforming to some profound pattern, firmly locking down the Ink Dragon's vital points.

She was secretly astonished; Lin Feng's Formation attainments seemed quite extraordinary.

This guy, just how many secrets was he still hiding?

Seeing Nangong Wan somewhat dazed again, Lin Feng's brow subtly twitched.

He took out a jade bottle from his Storage Pouch, poured out a verdant Medicinal Pill, and handed it to Nangong Wan.

"Senior, this is a healing Medicinal Pill. Please take it to recover some Origin Qi first."

The Medicinal Pill emitted a delicate medicinal fragrance, clearly of extraordinary quality.

Nangong Wan looked at the Medicinal Pill suspended before her and then at Lin Feng's calm face, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Just as she was about to say something, Lin Feng seemed to have no patience for her politeness. He took a step forward, and with a movement of the hand holding the Medicinal Pill, it was precisely placed into her slightly parted mouth.

"You!"

Nangong Wan was stunned by this sudden action, and then a surge of shame and anger welled up in her heart.

This guy, how could he be so… so unruly!

The Medicinal Pill melted upon contact, transforming into a warm current that flowed into her limbs and bones, rapidly nourishing her damaged Meridians and parched Dantian.

Suddenly, she remembered something else, which made the words she was about to utter in reprimand catch in her throat.

She felt the spiritual energy in her body gradually recovering…

Ultimately, Nangong Wan merely lowered her head, silently circulated her Cultivation Technique, refined the medicinal power, and said nothing more.

The atmosphere was subtly quiet for a moment.

Lin Feng looked at her lowered head, her long eyelashes casting a shallow shadow beneath her eyelids. In her youthful appearance, she now had a touch of pitiful charm.

He cleared his throat, breaking the silence: "Nangong Senior, did you enter this stone hall to retrieve the treasures within?"

Nangong Wan heard this and slowly raised her head, her complexion having recovered some color, but still a little pale.

She nodded: "Indeed. This hall is the core of the Blood Forbidden Ground. Legend has it that it contains valuable treasures, but I didn't expect the Yao Beast guarding this hall to be so powerful."

Speaking of this, a hint of shame appeared on her face.

Had it not been for her overconfidence, thinking that with her Core Formation foundation and some trump cards, she could handle it even with her cultivation falling, she wouldn't have fallen into such a sorry state.

"Then… how does Senior plan to deal with this Ink Dragon?" Lin Feng's gaze turned to the Yao Beast still roaring and struggling. "Does Junior need to act and slay this Yao Beast?"

Nangong Wan heard this and looked at the trapped Ink Dragon.

Even though it was trapped by the Formation, the fierce Demonic Qi emanating from the Ink Dragon still made her heart palpitate.

She knew very well that in her current state, even with the Ink Dragon trapped, killing it would be an almost impossible task, and she might even encounter danger again.

But to let a Qi Refinement Stage Junior do it…

Her pride as a Core Formation Cultivator was somewhat…

But circumstances were stronger than pride.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the pride that was acting up in her heart, and solemnly said to Lin Feng: "This Ink Dragon's strength rivals the Late Stage Foundation Establishment, and it has tough skin and flesh. Even when trapped, it cannot be killed by ordinary means. If you are confident, then I will trouble you."

She paused, her tone carrying a hint of sincerity: "Today's matter, consider it that I owe you a favor. If you ever need my help in the future, just ask. As long as it's within my ability, I will never refuse."

As a Core Formation Cultivator, she never made promises lightly; once a promise was made, it could not be broken, for fear of affecting her Dao Heart.

Lin Feng heard this, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Senior is too modest. Phoenix Dance is Senior's esteemed Disciple, and since Junior and Phoenix Dance are Dao Companions, assisting Senior is merely doing my part."

He spoke politely, but in his heart, he thought: "This is what you said, Nangong Senior, there will be something for you to do very soon!"

Immediately, he feigned making several hand seals, muttering incantations, as if activating some extremely profound secret art.

"Brother Ink Dragon, may you rest in peace!"

Nangong Wan saw his focused expression and dared not disturb him, merely concentrating on guarding the surroundings, just in case.

Lin Feng then pointed a finger at the golden brick talisman treasure that had fallen earlier.

"Grow!"

A soft shout.

The golden brick talisman treasure burst forth with light, and amidst a buzzing sound, it began to grow larger with the wind.

This time, it seemed to have received more ample spiritual energy infusion, and the charging time was longer than before.

The golden brick grew larger and larger, from palm-sized, it rapidly expanded to the size of a door, then the size of a house…

Finally, it became a colossal object like a small mountain, suspended in mid-air, emitting a terrifying pressure that made one's heart palpitate, shimmering with golden light, almost illuminating the entire stone hall in gold.

The Ink Dragon also seemed to sense the fatal threat, struggling more violently, the runic chains straining with creaking sounds, as if they could break at any moment.

"Go!"

Lin Feng pointed again.

The golden giant brick, like a small mountain, with the force of ten thousand thunderbolts, spun around, adjusted its angle, and then slammed down fiercely towards the trapped Ink Dragon's head!

"Bang—!!!"

An earth-shattering roar.

The entire stone hall shook violently, and dust sifted down.

This time, no further accidents occurred.

The Ink Dragon's massive head, under the terrifying impact of the golden giant brick, exploded like a ripe watermelon!

Red and white, mixed with the foul-smelling Demonic Blood, splattered everywhere.

The huge dragon body twitched a few times, then completely lost its life force, slumping limply to the ground.

Phew…

Nangong Wan watched the Ink Dragon fall, her taut nerves finally completely relaxed, and she let out a long sigh of relief.

Only after finally dealing with this beast that had almost caused her to die with grievances did she feel waves of lingering fear and exhaustion wash over her.

She was about to open her mouth to thank Lin Feng, after all, if not for Lin Feng, she might truly have met her end here today.

However, before the words left her mouth, she heard Lin Feng's voice, tinged with surprise:

"Huh? Nangong Senior, come quickly and see, what is this spherical object?"

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Accidentally made this part a bit drawn out, now speeding up the progress to the bridal chamber!