The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Chapter 642: Vermilion-Eyed Ice Silkworm

Ling Feng followed Steward Wei into a secluded alley, where Steward Wei finally stopped, clasped his hands behind his back, and turned to look at Ling Feng with a faint smile.

"You've helped that girl, Yi Yi, a lot tonight, haven't you, young friend?" Steward Wei said, squinting slightly.

"Yes, yes! Brother Ling indeed helped a lot this time!" Ye Xingnan removed the human skin mask from his face and laughed, "Brother Ling, let's forget the grudges between us, shall we?"

Ling Feng rolled his eyes and glanced at Steward Wei. He said calmly, "Actually, Miss Jiang had a protective treasure on her. Even without my help, no one would have been able to harm her."

"Whether you could help or not is one thing, but whether you did help is another." Steward Wei's eyes gleamed as he turned to look behind Ling Feng. He said coolly, "Our friend in the shadows who followed us this far, it's time to come out, don't you think?"

"A friend in the shadows?" Ling Feng's eyes twitched as he raised his hand quickly, saying, "Senior, that's just one of my bodyguards following closely, so please don't misunderstand."

Indeed, not far behind, Tuoba Yan emerged from the shadows. She didn't want to follow, but whenever she was too far from Ling Feng, the unbearable heartache would activate.

"Just a bodyguard?" Steward Wei, noticing something unusual about Tuoba Yan, chuckled playfully, "Well, it's no secret anyway."

Saying this, Steward Wei pulled a porcelain bottle from his sleeve and casually tossed it to Ling Feng. "The master has heard of your good deed in saving Yi Yi last time. Take this gift as a gratitude."

"A gift?" Ling Feng held the porcelain bottle and shook his head with a smile, responding, "It was really no trouble at all."

"That girl's life is far more valuable than you imagine." Steward Wei laughed heartily. "The master gave you this gift, and you can't refuse it. Just accept it."

"Alright then," Ling Feng nodded, not being overly polite, and stored the porcelain bottle in his storage spirit ring. "In that case, convey my thanks to your master."

"Hmph, bad guy! You're not allowed to thank her!" Jiang Biyi bit her lip and clenched her fists, saying, "She's not a good person. Don't thank her."

Steward Wei shook his head without saying much, only glancing at Ling Feng. "Alright, I've delivered the gift from the master. Once again, I thank you for your assistance today. In the future, if you encounter anyone from The Shadow, just mention my name, and they won't cause you any trouble."

"I have yet to ask for Senior's esteemed name," Ling Feng said as he fist-and-palm saluted.

"Me? I am Wei Wuyan!" Steward Wei laughed and continued, "Come on, Yi Yi, it's time to go. You have your own matters to attend to."

"Hmph, she's always forcing me to do this and that!" Jiang Biyi gritted her teeth, but she didn't dare disobey. She walked up to Ling Feng, waving her small hand as she said, "Bad guy, next time we meet, don't avoid me!"

"Next time?" Ling Feng smiled bitterly, "Miss Jiang, it's best if we don't meet again."

"As if! You don't want to see me? I'll find ways to make sure you do." Jiang Biyi glared at Ling Feng, biting her lip. "Bad guy, give me your hand!"

"What for?" Ling Feng was taken aback but quickly shook his head. "Your little tricks with itching powder don't work on me."

"I'm not trying to harm you!" Jiang Biyi grabbed his hand and pulled out a thin red string. She wrapped it around her pinky a few times and then tied it around Ling Feng's pinky. After shaking her finger lightly, the string vanished.

"What is this?" Ling Feng was surprised. How could the string disappear into thin air?

"Hehe, this is called a 'Thread of Fate.' As long as I'm within a certain range, I can sense your presence. You won't be able to get rid of me!" Jiang Biyi wiggled her pinky again, and Ling Feng felt his own pinky move along as if an invisible force was pulling it.

"Alright, Little Yi Yi, stop wasting time." Steward Wei saw her antics but didn't interfere. He turned to Ling Feng and said, "Young friend, this Thread of Fate only allows you to sense each other's presence. It won't affect you otherwise, so don't worry about it."

"Uh..." Ling Feng shook his head. It seemed like only Jiang Biyi could undo the string, as its power had seeped deep into his body.

"See you next time, bad guy!" Jiang Biyi looked back at Ling Feng one last time before reluctantly following Steward Wei.

Perhaps because Ling Feng saved her life during their first encounter, even though he had also seen her naked, this man had already carved out a unique place in her heart.

With a sigh, Steward Wei grabbed Jiang Biyi by the shoulder and, along with Ye Xingnan, ascended into the sky.

"Oh, young friend," Steward Wei said, pausing before leaving. "About that woman in purple at the inn, it's best you don't provoke her. She has a significant background."

After saying this, Steward Wei's figure flickered and vanished into the distant horizon.

"A woman in purple with a significant background, huh?" Ling Feng mumbled, watching them disappear. I hope it doesn't interfere with tomorrow's plans.

"Miss Tuoba, I'm sorry I forgot about the Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu in you earlier," Ling Feng turned to Tuoba Yan with an apologetic look.

"My life or death has nothing to do with you. I'll follow you to save myself," Tuoba Yan replied coldly, expressionless.

"We're friends, aren't we?" Ling Feng smiled. "I'll find a way to free you from the control of the Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu, to restore your freedom."

He then pulled out the porcelain bottle given to him by Wei Wuyan. Since it was a gift from a powerful expert, the contents were likely extraordinary.

Opening the bottle carefully, a refreshing aura filled the air, and inside, there was a wriggling living creature.

"The Vermilion-Eyed Ice Silkworm!"

Ling Feng was shocked. The Ice Silkworm was an invaluable treasure sought after by all physicians. It fed on all kinds of poisons and could absorb various toxins from the world.

Physicians often dealt with poisonous insects and herbs while refining new medicines, and many died in the process.

For instance, Yan Cangtian had become obsessed with ancient pill formulas in the Classic Formula of the Medicine King, recklessly experimenting with herbs until he was poisoned and driven mad.

If not for Ling Feng, he wouldn't have survived, let alone advanced to the rank of human emperor.

If Yan Cangtian had owned a Vermilion-Eyed Ice Silkworm, it could have absorbed the toxins from his body, and he would have avoided going mad.

"This is amazing!" Ling Feng carefully put away the Ice Silkworm. He had thought this species was extinct, yet the master Steward Wei spoke of had casually given him such a priceless treasure.

It seems Jiang Biyi's life is indeed more valuable than I thought! Ling Feng mused, glancing at Tuoba Yan. He wondered if the Ice Silkworm could absorb the Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu poison within her.

But he quickly shook his head. The Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu wasn't a typical poison; it was a power derived from the spiritual consciousness of the Great Emperor Tiance. Although the Vermilion-Eyed Ice Silkworm was a rare and valuable creature, it couldn't remove the Gu.