At this time, Hong Yan had also noticed Xu Shu.

A hint of joy flashed in her eyes, and she quickly excused herself to the elders nearby. Then she ran quickly over to Xu Shu, excitedly saying, "Xu Shu! You’re here?"

"Yeah." Xu Shu nodded as a greeting, then pointed to the Hong Family members and asked knowingly, "Who are they?"

Hong Yan whispered, "After I reported the previous attack, the clan was naturally furious and immediately sent people with me to come here, aiming to completely purge the remaining Red Emperor Army and Annihilation Association members for our reputation!"

"Oh~" Xu Shu deliberately elongated the sound, glancing at the several middle-aged men and women not far away, snickering.

This is the confidence of having a powerful clan backing you!

No matter how weak one is, facing formidable enemies well beyond your own ability?

There’s no need to be afraid, nor to feel small; just call for backup and enforce justice through collective bashing!

This is a classic case of ’bring in the big guns if you touch the little ones’.

Moreover, the Hong Family is clearly in a war with the Living Cultivation Group’s "There’s No Fragrant Grass Anywhere", yet they still send so many third-tier experts to support Hong Yan?

Tsk tsk tsk, judging by this, the frontline must be in very favorable conditions, or even crushing the enemy one-sidedly; worthy of being called the Leader of the Dead Cultivators of the Blood and Fire Platform! Indeed, their foundation is strong!

So, can I consider that I successfully stirred up hatred against the Red Emperor Army?

Although I didn’t find the Seven Treasures Lotus, it can’t be considered as a wasted effort, haha... The only problem is that they’re also looking for Yu Mingluan now, and I can’t explain this situation.

Damn, poor Voodoo bears the blame!

As Xu Shu was feeling quite sentimental and furious inside, he noticed Hong Yan’s bright eyes fixed on him.

"Are you out of danger now?" Hong Yan asked.

"Huh?"

Danger?

Out of what danger?

Oh, I remember now! Are you talking about what I made up for you... I almost forgot...

Xu Shu was momentarily stunned by her question, but after a few seconds, he suddenly realized, casually speaking, and lowering his voice, "For now, yes. I dealt with a few Red Emperor Army lackeys and am preparing to report back to the Judgement Department."

"Oh oh, that’s good... Ah, to think reaching your level of power, you can’t fully control your fate," Hong Yan was both happy for Xu Shu and sighed, seeming to lose sight of the meaning of cultivating hard.

As she spoke, she suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, I told my sister what you instructed me earlier."

Xu Shu nodded: "Did you get it right?"

"Of course, I said you rescued me, and I found that note by myself." Hong Yan replied.

Hearing this, Xu Shu felt relieved but still asked, "She didn’t say anything?"

Hong Yan replied, "She didn’t say much, just mentioned wanting to thank you in person. By the way, she also came to Luling Platform this time, probably arriving first, seeming very anxious and nervous. Looks like you were right; she quite cares about my life and death. I really misunderstood her before."

Hey, silly girl, you’ve got it wrong again!

Xu Shu chuckled secretly, thinking that her sister indeed cares about her, but this time her anxiety is likely due to the revelation of a small mole on her flower bud rather than because you got beaten.

She probably feels like killing right now?

But in vain, she won’t get any information! Go face blocks in the underground White Tiger Cave! Hehehe...

Xu Shu was feeling pleased with himself.

The next second, he heard Hong Yan say, "Let me introduce you to them then."

Saying this, she activated her upgrade drive, looking quite serious, indicating she genuinely intended to fulfill the advice Xu Shu gave her earlier about gaining favor from the top experts.

Xu Shu got startled, thinking don’t do it so soon.

The timing is too tight; if that paper still carries my trace and gets recognized by Hong Jun, that would be a big problem.

Though the traces have been processed and aged, yet given her high skill ranking fourth, Xu Shu dared not be careless. If caught, she would definitely be enraged and the good deed would quickly turn into hostility.

Thinking this, he hurriedly stopped Hong Yan: "Hey, no rush, no rush, there’ll be plenty of time in the future to meet."

"Why future? Today is perfect." Hong Yan insisted.

Seeing that convincing her wasn’t working, Xu Shu deliberately changed the topic and said, "Hmm, Hong Yan, there were outsiders just now, so I didn’t mind when you called me by name, but now it’s just the two of us, how should you address me?"

Hong Yan: "Huh?"

"I’m asking you. How should you address me?"

"I..." Hong Yan was caught off guard by Xu Shu’s unreasonable request. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

She hesitated for a moment, her face reddened, and she brushed aside her bangs, whispering, "Benefactor?"

Saying this, she turned her gaze, feeling as if she had been taken advantage of, even though there was no physical contact.

"Hey, you’re not dumb huh." Xu Shu chuckled.

To be honest, watching this loud and bold girl, who resembled a cowboy, showing a shy side, this stark contrast was rather secretly satisfying.

He then smugly said, "See, you should listen to your benefactor. Your sister’s busy, meeting should wait; knowing each other later won’t be too late."