Chapter 137: Experiment
Shen Fei looked up and saw that familiar face, "Teacher... No, um, uh..."
He didn’t know how to address her.
"Call me Auntie or Teacher, either is fine!"
Zhu Xiao said with a smile.
"Auntie."
Shen Fei quickly said, knowing better than to call her Teacher.
He had already guessed the relationship between Zhu Xiao and Su Muyu before, given their similar appearance.
They even resembled a pair of sisters, though their temperaments were different.
Moreover, Su Muyu wasn’t so close with outsiders, not even with her teachers.
Their relationship clearly went beyond a teacher-student bond.
And like previously, Su Muyu could summon a Tier Seven directly by crushing a distress tool.
A typical teacher-student relationship wouldn’t necessarily achieve that level of connection.
But if they were blood-related, it would be a different story.
Afterward, as Zhu Xiao heard Shen Fei’s address, she nodded with a smile.
She then turned her gaze to the distant Vast Heaven Daoist Venerable, whose aura was waning, and said seriously, "Your Summoned Beast is somewhat special. No matter how much we trust you, you’ll have to explain when you return."
"Yes!"
Shen Fei nodded.
Since Zhu Xiao appeared here, it meant she was actually hiding somewhere, or they couldn’t detect her watching the entire process.
Whether it was Shen Fei assigning new entries or the Vast Heaven Daoist Venerable directly devouring the Flame Demon Earth Dragon.
The main point was, Zhu Xiao probably noticed the Abyssal Breath on the Vast Heaven Daoist Venerable.
Professionals having various encounters is normal, but usually, those tainted with Abyssal Breath are only Demons.
This is why Shen Fei didn’t let the Vast Heaven Daoist Venerable devour the Pollution Core for the first time. At that time, he hadn’t entered the upper echelons’ attention of the Breaking Abyss Army.
If there really was Abyssal Breath.
It’s highly possible they’d rather kill mistakenly than let it go.
The handling of Demons has always been like this; otherwise, why would Tang Hou’s parents’ graves have been dug up directly?
And implicated punishment was enacted.
Pseudo-nationals are always more detestable than invaders.
As for why you became so strong, Demons gain power through the Abyss’ blessing, is that strange?
But now Shen Fei’s status is different.
That naturally calls for another explanation.
With Zhu Xiao here, these remaining Demons definitely won’t cause any turmoil, and the battle in the distance has also concluded.
With Jasper Pool defending.
Under such powerful buff amplification, the summoned Abyssal Creatures and Demons have been nearly wiped out.
Zhu Xiao instructed Yang Jing and others to use tools to control Mo Li and the others, then send them to the Nanyue District division of the Breaking Abyss Army.
To pry more information about Demons from their mouths.
She had also noticed the recent frequent movements of Demons.
Though indeed Demons cause turmoil, wishing to present the entire Blue Star to various Abysses, so much activity in a short time is indeed rare.
External enemies and internal chaos successively follow.
"Come with me."
Zhu Xiao looked at Shen Fei, signaling him to follow. Shen Fei nodded, using ’Five Elements Great Escape’ to follow behind Zhu Xiao in the air. Zhu Xiao then said, "Now you can explain."
Currently, Shen Fei is being promoted by the Breaking Abyss Army as a beacon, both to attract Demons’ attention and to stabilize public sentiment as the Sea Stabilizing Needle, and this was not just their decree.
But rather, due to Shen Fei’s repeatedly surpassing combat strength and talent among peers.
Moreover, the Breaking Abyss Army promotes and other forces want to share the benefits of this trend to use it in arena fights, facing both internal and external threats.
Shen Fei can be weak, can have bad habits, or even be somewhat brutal, but must never have ties with Demons.
In Wu Xia.
It’s an absolute taboo.
Even with many forces in Wu Xia vying for power with the Breaking Abyss Army, they don’t dare to openly associate with Demons.
If Shen Fei gets involved, it’s like all the expectations the Breaking Abyss Army has for him will vanish like water poured on sand, even their future plans will be adversely affected.
"Because my Talent actually bestows Summoned Beasts with some special abilities." Shen Fei vaguely described his Talent, "And that Summoned Beast has a special ability to devour various tools to enhance itself.
Last time, to interrupt the arrival of the Abyss Monarch, it devoured the Pollution Core forming the array..."
"Devoured it all?"
Zhu Xiao was stunned by Shen Fei’s words.
Can the Pollution Core even be eaten?
She naturally knew that Shen Fei would never associate with Demons; Shen Fei’s parents died fighting the Abyss.
Not everyone is heartless; at least from the recent observations, Shen Fei isn’t such a person.
She initially thought that Shen Fei might have accidentally acquired some Abyss artifact or something that caused his Summoned Beast to mutate.
But she never expected it was the Summoned Beast that devoured the Pollution Core?
"Yes."
Shen Fei nodded.
After Zhu Xiao’s shock, surprise flooded her heart. She didn’t expect Shen Fei to possess such means; she was naturally aware of the situation that occurred last time.
She was about to act at that time.
After all, if the Abyss Monarch really descended, it would not just be the Abyss Edge, but Shencheng City would officially become the frontline against the Abyss.
Who knows how many would have died then.
She knew the severity of that incident more than others in Shencheng City, and understood it was Shen Fei who interrupted the descent of the Abyss Monarch.
Honestly, when she learned the details back then, she was puzzled about how Shen Fei managed to interrupt the Abyss Monarch’s coming.
She never imagined.
It was actually by having the Summoned Beast devour the Pollution Core to forcefully shut down the Abyssal Passage.
This was too unbelievable, but if true.
Then Shen Fei’s importance would rise another level.
"Let’s go! Come with me!"
...
A moment later.
Zhu Xiao brought Shen Fei and Su Muyu back to the Deep City Border, "Let the highest commander here come and see me now!"
Liu Wentao was still handling matters over there.
After all, so many Abyssal Creatures and Demons had died, the wounded, fallen equipment, and tools needed cleanup, and there was the distribution of spoils after cleaning, as the Breaking Abyss Army operates by command.
Zhao Ke heard that a Venerable had come to the Deep City Border and hurried over, only to find a familiar face.
"Brother Zhao!"
Shen Fei said with a smile.
"Greetings, Venerable!"
Zhao Ke first saluted Zhu Xiao. Every Venerable has contributed to cleansing the Abyss in Wu Xia, so showing respect is natural.
After Zhu Xiao nodded, Zhao Ke then greeted Shen Fei, "You kid, causing such a big stir last time, everyone at this border was talking about you."
"Isn’t it because I’m busy?" Shen Fei replied with a smile.
Then Zhao Ke looked at Su Muyu, "Sister-in-law!"
"Hello."
Though Su Muyu appears aloof to outsiders, she is quite friendly to Shen Fei’s friends, or maybe that aloofness is just her protective shell.
The relationship between Shen Fei and Su Muyu is known by everyone in Shencheng City.
"What instructions do you have, Venerable, for coming to this place?" Zhao Ke then asked Zhu Xiao.
"Is there a Pollution Core here?"
"Yes."
"Bring it out."
"Yes!"
Zhao Ke didn’t question why; Venerables have privileges, even for dangerous items like the Pollution Core, let alone this is the Demon Slayer Venerable known for slaying Abyssal Creatures by the head.
A moment later.
Zhao Ke held a sapphire blue crystal, which contained the known Pollution Core, a primary means by which the Abyss erodes Blue Star.
"Please step outside."
"Alright!"
Zhao Ke nodded, understanding that what follows is not for him to know.
And he doesn’t want to know, curiosity killed the cat.
Zhu Xiao took it out and tossed it to Shen Fei, saying, "Have your Summoned Beast eat it."