Urban Supreme Medical Saint
Chapter 1576 - 1572: Trade it for a Year of Your Time!

Chapter 1576: Chapter 1572: Trade it for a Year of Your Time!

Ren Feifan had also sensed the murderous intent from Zheng Xipo, but it was merely a flicker before it turned into self-reproach.

He was clear on one point: this Zheng Xipo was a man you could trust!

After all, the value of the three Black Demon Lotuses was enough for a cultivator to lose everything, even to kill and silence.

Moreover, Zheng Xipo, who had recovered, could easily kill him if he wished!

But in the end, he chose not to and even felt ashamed of his earlier thoughts!

This was plenty to reveal a person’s moral character and martial virtue.

Suddenly, Ren Feifan’s eyes stirred, wondering if things would be much easier should Zheng Xipo aid him?

And currently, the Sacred Gate was still too naive, lacking a powerful protector.

Without doubt, Zheng Xipo was the best candidate for that role!

At this moment, Ren Feifan entertained the idea of finding a true talent in Zheng Xipo.

Zheng Xipo, seeing Ren Feifan looking at him, thought that the other was being vigilant about protecting the treasures and said, "Ren Feifan, don’t overthink it. The Black Demon Lotuses are yours after great hardship; I will not rob you of them. However, I must remind you! Three months from now, when the referees from the Hidden Gate examine the treasures you’ve acquired, they will surely discover these three Black Demon Lotuses!

By then, those Vampire referees will surely take away your Black Demon Lotuses personally! I advise you to find a solution soon! Don’t be a made-to-order bride for someone else!

Since you rescued me, let me offer you a piece of advice. Use these three months to consume the Black Demon Lotus and absorb it thoroughly! Integrate it into your bloodstream! That way, they won’t be able to detect the Black Demon Lotus on you.

This method works for any mystical plant obtained from the Hidden Gate!"

Ren Feifan nodded, then took out a Black Demon Lotus and casually tossed it, directly into Zheng Xipo’s hands!

Zheng Xipo was startled by the incoming Black Demon Lotus, hastily and carefully catching it, and looked up at Ren Feifan with confusion, asking, "Ren Feifan, what do you mean by this?"

Ren Feifan smiled and said, "Finders keepers, besides, I don’t need three Black Demon Lotuses! Two will suffice!"

He wasn’t wrong in saying that, as the Black Demon Lotus had a peculiar nature, being extremely volatile, with the first usage being the most efficacious for cultivators. If one continued to use it, the effect would be negligible.

For Ren Feifan, it wasn’t about enhancing his body or breaking through; he only hoped to use it to strengthen his sensitivity to the Swallow Heaven Technique!

One was enough!

As for the remaining one, he planned to give it to Xu Shihan.

This distribution was undoubtedly the most perfect.

Zheng Xipo stared at the Black Demon Lotus in his hand, dumbfounded for a moment. From Ren Feifan’s words, it was clear that the Black Demon Lotus had been given to him as a gift!

Was this guy brain-damaged?

It was their first encounter, and not only had he risked his life to save him, but also given him such a grand gift!

How was he supposed to accept this? Did Ren Feifan really not fear that he might covet the treasures and commit murder?

Zheng Xipo didn’t know whether to feel honored or to regret it.

"Why give it to me?"

"I trust you."

Ren Feifan calmly responded.

Zheng Xipo stared intently at Ren Feifan for several seconds. He wanted to refuse, but those words simply wouldn’t come out!

In his hands, was the legendary, extraordinarily valuable Black Demon Lotus!

Consuming half of it could greatly enhance my body and even my cultivation level, and even make the Heavenly Tribulation in my next breakthrough weaker!

Indubitably, it would increase the success rate of my breakthrough!

This is exactly what I need!

After a long internal struggle, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Although I don’t want to accept it, I truly cannot resist this temptation! However, one doesn’t get rewarded for nothing. You name a condition, and I will agree to anything you propose. You must state a condition, otherwise, I refuse to accept!"

A smile appeared at the corner of Ren Feifan’s mouth; he had been waiting for Zheng Xipo to say these words!

Ren Feifan twirled a silver leaf in his hand and said without hesitation, "I hope you will protect me for one year, during which you have to stay by my side. Of course, it doesn’t have to be every day, and you can return to your sect whenever you wish. You will remain a free man throughout and I won’t insist on anything."

On hearing this condition, Zheng Xipo frowned initially, as with his cultivation level, he naturally did not want to be bound by others, and Ren Feifan’s first half of the statement was undoubtedly highly restraining! Fortunately, Ren Feifan added a qualifying clause at the end, which clearly favored him.

He no longer had the right to hesitate, the other party had shown enough sincerity.

After a while, Zheng Xipo nodded and silently accepted the Black Demon Lotus.

"Ren Feifan, rest assured, I will protect you for a year. Although I won’t let you strut around the Hidden Gate, anyone who wants to harm you will have to step over my dead body first! If someone wants to kill you, they’ll have to ask if I, Zheng Xipo, agree!"

His voice was icy cold, conveying supreme authority!

Ren Feifan was overjoyed in his heart, clenched his fist, and swung it a few times. Finally, it was done!

Once Zheng Xipo joined his camp, he would undoubtedly be an ace assassin!

If he were in the Three Kingdoms period, he would be a Zhao Zilong who could charge in and out of enemy lines seven times!

His cultivation level was evident; he could help Ren Feifan resolve many issues!

The three months in the Secret Realms now had some form of assurance for him!

As for the remaining nine months, it was just the right time to utilize this man in the construction of the Holy Gate, which certainly needed a strong expert as a staple in its early phase, and Zheng Xipo was undoubtedly the best choice, both in character and strength!

In short, trading a Black Demon Lotus for a year of service from a high-level expert was actually a win for him.

Zheng Xipo’s gaze turned to Ren Feifan and he added, "Since I’ve promised to protect you, I need to try to break through again. Once I reach that realm, I can protect you more effectively. Leave for a while and come back here in a day. If you don’t come to find me, I’ll find you after my breakthrough!"

"Don’t you need me to act as your protector?"

Ren Feifan asked in surprise.

Zheng Xipo shook his head and walked silently into a cave: "For this breakthrough, I’ll use a Protective Array and won’t need anyone to guard me. You just go about your business. However, it’s best if you don’t stray too far from me so I can find you after the breakthrough!"

As his words concluded, Zheng Xipo had already disappeared into the darkness of the cave, and then numerous boulders levitated and quickly filled the entire entrance!

All auras were concealed.

Ren Feifan didn’t want to waste any more time either and summoned a giant tiger, and headed deeper!

The top priority was to quickly find Xu Shihan.

During this time, Ren Feifan came across several more corpses, with blood seeping out from their wounds that was still warm; clearly, that creature had been in this area within the last hour!

Ren Feifan drew out the Ancient Dust Sword and proceeded cautiously into the depths!

At the same time, he formed a hand seal and took out a silver needle to stimulate the acupoints on his body, which maximized his sense of smell.

Since he couldn’t use his Spiritual Sense, Ren Feifan had to revert to the most primitive method.

Six hours later, when entering a dense forest, Ren Feifan suddenly smelled a familiar scent!

It was exactly Xu Shihan’s scent!