Jun Wen still hadn't recovered when Feng Xi mysteriously handed him a small porcelain bottle.
"Fifth Senior Brother, these are Violent Spirit Pills. Eat one and your strength will instantly increase by two to three times.
If you run into a formidable enemy, just pop one. Remember, at most one per day. Otherwise, your meridians won't be able to withstand the sudden surge of spiritual energy and it'll be dangerous.
Also, the effects of the Violent Spirit Pill only last for half a ke…"
Jun Wen's eyes lit up instantly!
This is life-saving stuff!
But… he didn't seem to recall any pill called Violent Spirit Pill. There were similar Earth-rank pills, but none by this name!
Then he heard Feng Xi say, "I developed this Violent Spirit Pill myself. Don't worry, I tested it on the Wind Blade Rabbits in the back mountain. They're still hopping around just fine!
So safety is definitely not a problem!"
Jun Wen: "..."
If possible, I'd really rather not use it!
Early the next morning, Xiao Baidao personally saw Elder Duanmu and the two of them off.
As they neared the mountain gate, Feng Xi deliberately slowed her steps.
She felt like there's something wrong with this gate, she'd knelt here several times already!
This time, no matter what, she's not kneeling again!
But the moment she stepped over the threshold, her legs went weak and she solidly knelt down.
Feng Xi: #￥@%@#%@%!
For the sake of her image, she could only say against her conscience, "Honored Ancestors above, disciple Feng Xi is about to head to the boundary region to resist the demon race.
Though the journey ahead is perilous and fraught with hardship, this disciple will never disgrace Xuantian Sect or your name. I will certainly give my all and return in glory!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Elder Duanmu knelt behind her and said something similar.
Jun Wen: "..."
He had no choice but to kneel as well and repeat a few lines by imitation.
He thought to himself, no wonder Little Junior Sister had such a good reputation in the sect!
Just look at these manners. Truly impeccable!
I'm far inferior!
After the three of them stood up, Xiao Baidao still wasn't reassured and gave Feng Xi a few more reminders before letting them depart.
Elder Duanmu summoned his flying sword and was about to signal Feng Xi, when the little girl pulled out a battered wooden sword from her storage ring and wobbled up into the air.
Everyone was dumbfounded. One had no idea where Feng Xi got such a sword. The other saw that Feng Xi stood on it shaking precariously, as if she could fall at any moment.
Xiao Baidao was just about to speak when he saw Feng Xi pull out a rope from her storage ring and tie herself to the wooden sword.
She waved at everyone, "Master, fellow disciples, wait for my triumphant return!"
With that, the wooden sword shot forward with a whoosh, accompanied by Feng Xi's startled scream.
Xiao Baidao: "..."
Xuantian Sect disciples: "..."
Jun Wen: Little Junior Sister, this is what you called a brilliant plan?
A terrible idea would be more accurate!
He didn't dare complain and hurriedly mounted his flying sword to chase after her.
Elder Duanmu, on the other hand, remained calm. After clasping his hands toward everyone, he finally rose on his sword.
Xiao Baidao craned his neck to watch, but Feng Xi was already just a tiny black dot in the distance.
He silently prayed, Heavens bless them, Ancestors bless them, let the two disciples return safely!
Little did he know that his beloved disciple was having the time of her life.
Too thrilling!
Too fun!
She especially enjoyed the sensation of sword-flight, mountains and rivers rushing past beneath her feet, as if the whole world was open for her to roam!
But once the novelty wore off, she wasn't so energetic anymore.
Because she had to constantly supply spiritual power, and couldn't be distracted at all.
This shameless person directly went to mooch a ride on Jun Wen's sword.
She even said while putting on an act, "Fifth Senior Brother, I'll hitch a ride on your sword for now. When you get tired, I'll use the wooden sword to carry you."
Jun Wen: "...No need."
I'm afraid of falling to my death!
After riding with Jun Wen for a while, Feng Xi went to mooch off Elder Duanmu's sword.
When that felt like enough, she flew on her wooden sword for a bit herself.
Yes, securely strapped in with a rope.
That day, the three of them finally arrived near the boundary region.
The boundary region was the border between the cultivation world and the demon realm, with humans and demons each occupying half.
Between them lay an Endless Sea.
Because flying was forbidden near the boundary region, the three could only proceed on foot.
Their destination was An Ding City, the only city in the boundary region.
It was originally called Demon-Suppressing City, but later renamed An Ding City to spare the "neighbors" feelings.
At this moment, the reception hall of the An Ding City Lord's residence was filled with guests.
Elder Lu of Hunyuan Sect said with a laugh, "Xuantian Sect is quite interesting. This time they actually sent Feng Xi.
She's a little piece of trash who can't lift or carry anything, what can she do here?
She's obviously just here to share the credit!
Xiao Baidao really went to great lengths for this little disciple of his!"
Elder Han of Wan Jian Sect and Elder Feng of Beast-Taming Sect smiled but said nothing.
It was true that Feng Xi's cultivation was low, but as a Hunyuan Sect elder, repeatedly calling her a little piece of trash was really beneath one's status.
Of course, they also thought Feng Xi was just here to muddy the waters and take credit. Could anyone seriously expect her to fight the demon race?
Don't joke around. If she got captured by the demon race, they'd still have to rescue her!
Seeing them remain silent, Elder Lu continued, "I think it's best we divide up the patrol zones. That way responsibility and credit will be clear. What do you think?"
Elder Han and Elder Feng exchanged a glance, "How do we divide them?"
Elder Lu pointed at the defensive map of the boundary region, "Divide the patrol area into four sections, each sect responsible for one."
As he spoke, he marked four zones on the map, labeled Jia, Yi, Bing, and Ding.
"Since Xuantian Sect hasn't arrived yet, the three of us can choose first.
Our Hunyuan Sect will take Area Jia."
Elder Han followed immediately, "Our Wan Jian Sect will take Area Yi."
Elder Feng then chose Area Bing.
That left only Area Ding. Xuantian Sect had no choice but to take it.
City Lord Hu of An Ding City's eyes flickered slightly.
Area Ding was the hardest to defend in the entire boundary region, because the waves of the Endless Sea there were relatively calm, most demons landed from there.
But he said nothing.
He had neither the standing nor the ability to interfere in the overt and covert struggles of the four major sects.
Shen Zhilan's lips curved into a faint smile. The idea of dividing patrol zones was something she had suggested to Elder Lu.
Feng Xi, aren't you fond of standing in the spotlight?
This time, I'll let you properly stand in it!
It'd be best if you died at the hands of demons, saving me the trouble.
At this moment, Feng Xi was listening to the little black ball brag, "So much demon qi, so fragrant!
That's the smell!
I can't wait to have a big feast!
Once we get there, just toss me into the Endless Sea, I want to swim a hundred laps in it!"