Before Chu Feng could respond to the Long Clan leader’s words, the old Taoist with the ox-like nose spoke first.
“Yes, my disciple not only knows your daughter.”
“Your daughter once saved my disciple’s life, and because of that, they became life-and-death friends.”
“You should know that activating this Source of the Dragon Vein is extremely dangerous, potentially life-threatening.”
“I agreed to help partly because I wish to enter the Long Clan’s ancestral grounds.”
“But the main reason is to repay a favour to your daughter.”
“No choice, a debt owed by my disciple should also be repaid by his master, don’t you agree?” the old Taoist said to the Long Clan leader.
“Yes, yes, yes, what you say is absolutely correct.”
The Long Clan leader nodded repeatedly.
Though he tried to mask his emotions, Chu Feng could see his embarrassment.
After all, the old Taoist’s words were clear enough.
Their willingness to help was partly about compensation, but Long Xiaoxiao was the key.
The implication was that if Long Xiaoxiao faced any trouble, they might not assist.
“Chu Feng, go see your lifesaver. Leave this to your master.”
“When everything is ready, I’ll have Elder Long Duan notify you,” the old Taoist said to Chu Feng again.
“Very well, I’ll follow Master’s arrangements.”
After saying this, Chu Feng turned to Long Nanxun, “Brother Nanxun, please lead the way.”
But after Chu Feng spoke, Long Nanxun neither moved nor spoke, as if gripped by fear.
Chu Feng knew what he was afraid of.
Given Long Xiaoxiao’s delicate situation, who would dare guide Chu Feng without the clan leader’s permission?
“Young friend Chu Feng, listen to me…”
At that moment, a Great Elder suddenly spoke up.
His words were not just to ease the clan leader’s discomfort but also to find a way to prevent Chu Feng from seeing Long Xiaoxiao.
Before he could finish, the old Taoist interrupted.
“What are you trying to say?”
“I’ve heard that Princess Xiaoxiao is within the Long Clan, and she’s not in seclusion. This information is absolutely certain. Otherwise, my disciple and I wouldn’t have come.”
After saying this, the old Taoist turned to the Long Clan leader.
“Clan Leader, I can understand the difficulty of entering the Long Clan’s ancestral grounds.”
“But surely meeting your daughter isn’t so difficult?” the old Taoist said.
At these words, Chu Feng couldn’t help but admire his master’s brilliance.
This statement left no room for the Long Clan to fabricate lies.
Even if they tried, the old Taoist would not believe them.
With the old Taoist holding the key to activating the Source of the Dragon Vein, the Long Clan’s lifeline, how could they dare defy him?
When the old Taoist said this, Chu Feng knew he would definitely see Long Xiaoxiao.
Even if the Long Clan leader was unwilling, he would still see her.
“Of course, there’s no problem. Nanxun, lead the way for young friend Chu Feng.”
As expected, the Long Clan leader relented.
Afterwards, Long Nanxun guided Chu Feng, and the two left the area, heading straight for Long Xiaoxiao’s residence.
On the way, however, Long Nanxun suddenly stopped.
When Chu Feng turned back, he saw Long Nanxun half-kneeling on the ground, bowing deeply to him.
“Long Nanxun, what are you doing?” Chu Feng asked.
“Brother Chu Feng, I was blind before and offended you greatly. I hope you won’t hold it against me,” Long Nanxun said.
“I thought it was something serious. It’s just a small matter.”
“Rest assured, I’m not so petty. I haven’t taken it to heart,” Chu Feng said, stepping forward to personally help Long Nanxun to his feet.
Seeing Chu Feng’s response, Long Nanxun quickly stood and continued leading the way.
“Brother Chu Feng, I knew your master was an impressive figure, but I didn’t expect him to be this formidable,” Long Nanxun said with a sigh.
“How so?” Chu Feng asked.
“That was our Long Clan leader and the Great Elders.”
“In such a setting, your master not only remained unfazed but also controlled the entire situation. Even our clan leader didn’t dare go against your master’s wishes.”
“Such presence and tactics are beyond ordinary great figures.”
“No wonder he could raise a disciple like you.”
“Truly, only a great master can produce an exceptional disciple,” Long Nanxun said.
“My master is indeed remarkable,” Chu Feng nodded in agreement.
“With you and your master’s help, Xiaoxiao and her mother might have a chance,” Long Nanxun said with a sigh.
Chu Feng agreed with his sentiment.
After the recent events, Chu Feng’s troubles had essentially been resolved.
As long as he could smoothly meet Long Xiaoxiao, he could naturally learn about her predicament.
Then, he could angrily inform his master, the old Taoist.
His master would naturally make things difficult for the Long Clan leader.
Given that the Long Clan leader needed Chu Feng and the old Taoist’s help, he would likely handle the matter leniently.
Even if it couldn’t fully resolve the feud between Long Xiaoxiao and Long Mumu, it could at least ensure that Long Xiaoxiao and her mother were no longer in mortal danger.
All of this was thanks to the old Taoist.
The issue that had troubled Chu Feng was so easily resolved by him.
This made Chu Feng increasingly reverent of his master.
Unbeknownst to Chu Feng, while he and Long Nanxun were heading to Long Xiaoxiao’s residence, the old Taoist had already discerned something from the Source of the Dragon Vein.
“Clan Leader, is there a young female in your clan who is both powerful in martial cultivation and proficient in spiritist techniques?” the old Taoist asked after his observations.
“There is. What guidance do you have, Master?” the Long Clan leader asked.
“In a moment, I can open a crack from the outside, but I can only open it. Someone of the younger generation must enter.”
“My disciple Chu Feng is naturally the best choice to enter.”
“Once he’s inside, together we can activate the Source of the Dragon Vein.”
“However, from my observations, there seem to be opportunities within.”
“If a young person enters, they might gain some benefits.”
“But the formation inside requires a balance of yin and yang, so it’s best if one male and one female enter.”
“That’s why I asked, Clan Leader, if there’s a suitable female candidate from the Long Clan,” the old Taoist said.
“Master, is there any danger in entering?” the Long Clan leader asked.
“Rest assured, with my disciple and me here, there will be no danger, only benefits,” the old Taoist said.
“There is, there’s an excellent candidate,” the Long Clan leader said.
“Is it Long Xiaoxiao?” the old Taoist asked.
“Well…”
“While Xiaoxiao meets the criteria in many ways, her spiritist techniques are somewhat lacking.”
“There is, however, a better candidate,” the Long Clan leader said.
“Oh? Who is it?” the old Taoist asked.
“It’s my other daughter, Long Mumu,” the Long Clan leader said.
