Under the visible speed, the potion with a golden ring was completely injected into Xiao Yefeng's body. In an instant, the unconscious Xiao Yefeng seemed to emit a faint golden glow, but it disappeared after just a blink from the two.
Then, Consort Mi injected another potion with a red ring at the end into her arm and instructed the others to quickly take both her and Xiao Yefeng away. Perhaps due to the effects of the potion or her own condition, Consort Mi fell into unconsciousness once again.
Sophia shared everything she knew with Xiao Sifei and the Wind and Thunder Envoys. It was then that the Wind and Thunder Envoys realized there had been this entire backstory before they met Sophia and her companions.
After hearing everything, Xiao Sifei frowned and said, "No matter what, I believe this girl won't harm Xiao Yefeng. Everyone, focus on recovering. We need to save Xiao Yefeng and this girl. I believe those Gene Warriors won't let us go easily, so we must recover quickly to have a chance to resist!"
The three nodded in agreement and each found a spot to sit down and recover their Elemental Power. The Wind and Thunder Envoys were especially in need; Thunder Envoy had already exhausted himself and could barely hold on, while Wind Envoy had tapped into his primal energy and needed to recover soon or he would face serious issues.
Meanwhile, in the cave where Xiao Yefeng and Consort Mi were located, Consort Mi had completely released her Beastification state. Her waterfall-like black hair concealed her exposed beauty, yet her towering curves and slender waist testified to her seductive allure. However, despite the enchanting sight, Xiao Yefeng was in no position to appreciate it as he was convulsing uncontrollably.
His Beastification claws dug deeply into the fur beneath him, tearing it apart as they embedded into the rock below. Scratches marred the stone surface, and upon closer inspection, one could see that the fur and makeshift wooden bed beneath him were singed. The heat emanated entirely from Xiao Yefeng's body; at that moment, he was like a burning ember.
Finally, the fur could no longer withstand the Qi and heat waves radiating from Xiao Yefeng's body. With a pop, flames erupted, igniting the already dry bed. Seeing the bed catch fire, Consort Mi remained unfazed; with a wave of her hand, a wave of water-blue energy appeared and extinguished the flames. However, by then, the fire had already burned away Xiao Yefeng's clothes, leaving him completely bare.
In his Beastification form, Xiao Yefeng's muscles were covered in spiky scales, leaving no part of him untouched. Upon seeing this sight, Consort Mi couldn't help but blush deeply. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng's veins bulged prominently under his skin; she understood something was seriously wrong—why had his blood vessels swelled to such an extent?
"Fate! I never expected that Mr. Xiao's fortune-telling from years ago would truly fall upon you. Did you not see the hidden message in the coordinates Old Pervert asked me to write down?" Consort Mi pointed at Xiao Yefeng's forehead with her hand. The water-blue energy surged forward and enveloped him instantly. To her surprise, Xiao Yefeng's Qi accepted hers without any resistance as they spiraled together.
Seeing that Xiao Yefeng's breathing had steadied, Consort Mi shook her head and said, "Do you know? Five winters ago, a girl stayed awake all night for you! Fate has such a cruel heart!"
With that, she bent down and lifted Xiao Yefeng's upper body. As their skin touched, the Golden Cyan Qi emanating from Xiao Yefeng intertwined with Consort Mi's water-blue Qi, gradually forming a tri-colored sphere of gold, cyan, and blue. Within it, two figures could be faintly seen.
"Rival, let me compensate you all at once for what I owe you, and I expect some interest for what you owe me!" Consort Mi declared, as the three-colored Qi orb surged into a cloud of mist, gradually enveloping the entire cave, obscuring the figures of the two. All that could be seen was the dazzling light of spiritual energy within the mist.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng felt an intense heat coursing through his body. The bones and meridians that had been severely injured by the Virgo Palace Master had been completely healed by a special potion. Initially, when Xiao Yefeng sensed that the green liquid could repair his bones, he felt quite comfortable. However, as the fractures in his bones were mended, he began to experience a pain seeping from his marrow.
It was a sudden shift from heaven to hell; every bone, every muscle, even every cell felt as if they were shattering continuously. Under the immense pain, he regained consciousness but found it impossible to open his eyes. After several cycles of fainting from excruciating pain and waking up again, a warm sensation spread from his neck. It did not alleviate the pain but allowed Xiao Yefeng to drift into a blissful sleep, losing consciousness.
This entire process was the culmination of Consort Mi and Sophia's confrontation and subsequent explanations. Consort Mi injected Xiao Yefeng with a golden-ringed potion; aside from her, no one knew what this potion was—except for the frenzied Virgo Palace Master.
"Mm~" A soft gasp escaped Consort Mi's lips. At this moment, within the Qi orb, Consort Mi and Xiao Yefeng had laid bare their feelings for each other. Of course, Xiao Yefeng was completely unconscious. Feeling changes in her body, Consort Mi's cheeks flushed crimson as she gazed at Xiao Yefeng's form before her. Shyly, she touched his neck.
Perhaps this was the last straw that broke the camel's back; with Consort Mi's cool fingers gliding over him, Xiao Yefeng's tightly shut eyes suddenly opened. Yet even now, he remained unaware; his eyes were bloodshot and wild as they locked onto Consort Mi, who held him close.
At that moment, Consort Mi could no longer suppress the residual effects of the potion within her body. A faint blush appeared on her delicate form. Just then, a soft moan escaped her lips—a sound that ignited Xiao Yefeng's primal desires. He lifted Consort Mi in his arms as they disappeared into the mist, with only occasional moans betraying their presence.
Meanwhile, in the Underground Cave where Xiao Sifei and others were located, aside from Xiao Sifei meditating quietly, the remaining four were recovering their strength. Suddenly, gasps from Xiao Yefeng's cave echoed throughout the cavern—each sound more intense than the last.
Upon hearing these sounds, Xiao Sifei, Biaoqing, and Zoru exchanged knowing smiles while Xian glanced curiously at Xiao Yefeng's cave before returning to his meditation. Only Sophia turned red upon hearing those sounds; looking at the smiling Xiao Sifei, she pouted and said, "Prophet Grandpa, you're laughing at me!"
"What's wrong with that? Sophia! You should know that if you weren't destined to be an Elemental Remnant at your age, you'd already be married with children by now! Look at those girls in our tribe—most of them your age are already mothers of two! You should get married too; once this tribal matter is settled..."
Before Xiao Sifei could finish speaking, Sophia blushed deeply and gently pushed him away. "Prophet Grandpa! If you keep this up, I won't talk to you anymore! Who wants to marry? I don't want to be like that big-breasted woman!" With that declaration, Sophia stomped her foot and grabbed her spear before storming out of the cave. Seeing her leave, Xian rolled his eyes and bid farewell to the Three Elders before chasing after Sophia.
Watching them depart, the Wind and Thunder Envoys exchanged amused nods with Xiao Sifei. Then Biaoqing said, "We should help them out; otherwise one of them will end up feeling embarrassed!" With that said, he pulled out a staff from within his robes. The faint wind elemental energy above it had recovered somewhat. After reciting a spell under his breath, an invisible wind shield enveloped Xiao Yefeng and Consort Mi's cave. The entrancing sounds faded away as tranquility returned to the Underground Cave.
But was it really quiet now? Sophia had run to a corner of the Underground Cave, crouching against the wall as the sounds from earlier echoed in her mind. The image of Xiao Yefeng filled her thoughts, and she felt confused. Why was this man, whom she had just met moments ago, occupying her mind? Was it because she couldn't defeat him?
As she recalled how Xiao Yefeng had defended against her attacks and countered with his own, and then how she had rushed to save him, Sophia's heart trembled. Was this what love felt like? Just then, a voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Sophia, are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Why haven't you recovered?" Sophia replied.
"I... I have something to tell you," Xian stammered, his longbow and quiver making him appear nervous. The arrows in Quiver nearly fell out as he fumbled. Sophia looked at Xian, puzzled by his demeanor. "If there's nothing else, I'm going back. The three elders need someone to protect them!"
Watching Sophia turn to leave, Xian gripped the arrowhead tightly, its sharpness piercing his palm. The pain solidified his resolve. "Sophia, I like you. Please have my children!" This was the wildness of the Indigenous Tribe—no flowery words, just straightforward honesty. After speaking, Xian felt as if all his strength had been drained away as he gazed at Sophia, who stood frozen in place due to his confession.
Sophia was equally at a loss. Until now, her heart had only held affection for Xiao Sifei, who raised her like a brother, and for Xian, whom she respected deeply as a brother figure. She had never considered love until she met Xiao Yefeng; now her heart was in turmoil. Xian's request for her to bear his children left her bewildered.
Had Xiao Yefeng not appeared, she might have mistaken her familial feelings for Xian as romantic love and agreed without hesitation. This was also why Sophia had never encountered strangers—being an Elementalist with a strong personality meant she wouldn't be interested in ordinary men. Before this moment, the only men she knew were few and far between; among her peers, there was only Xian. Thus, had this conversation occurred earlier, Sophia might have readily accepted without a second thought.
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