Following Han Feng's request, Yao Ming sent out that batch of Sky Demon Phoenixes.
The leader of the exchange team scanned the group of Sky Demon Phoenixes. Seeing everyone intact, its eyelids couldn't help twitching.
Can this still be considered captives?
As the defeated, being treated so well, it seems they hadn't even experienced the simplest violence.
Soon, the team leader's eyes sank. Among this batch of clansmen, not a single one was a Rank 7 magical beast; they were all ordinary warriors.
So many resources, just for these?
It's not that it's unfeeling, but this deal is really too much of a loss.
The most crucial thing is that these Sky Demon Phoenixes have no injuries at all, all with full auras, making it feel no sense of accomplishment in saving clansmen from the sea of suffering.
"Your Excellency, can't we pick the captives to exchange ourselves?"
The leading Sky Demon Phoenix couldn't help asking in a deep voice.
"Hmph, the resources you gave are just enough for these. Take them away quickly. If they stay here any longer, we have no obligation to feed you stupid birds."
Veins popped on the Sky Demon Phoenix's forehead. It forcefully suppressed the urge to attack, waved its hand, and prepared to return.
The purpose of this trip is to successfully exchange a batch of captives. Even if the quality of the captives is poor, it's considered completing the task.
The important thing is to pacify the people; everything else is secondary.
These exchanged Sky Demon Phoenixes couldn't help but tremble in their hearts seeing the team leader's gloomy face just now.
They know clearly themselves that they are the sacrifices of this war.
Exchanged by the clan with so many resources, after going back, life might not be as good as in the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan.
After all, looking at the leader's intention, it wanted to use this batch of resources to exchange for stronger clansmen.
They, these mediocre ones, are not qualified to enjoy this treatment.
The seeds of unfairness were silently planted.
These contradictions have always existed, but they wouldn't erupt on ordinary days. Only at critical moments would they sprout rapidly.
In the team, Feng Qing'er anxiously searched for her mother's figure, but unfortunately, after looking around, she couldn't find her.
"No, I can't go back like this!"
Thunder power surged, and Feng Qing'er used the secret technique she learned in the Wind Lightning Pavilion.
Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body!
The large number of Sky Demon Phoenix warriors hid this subtle energy fluctuation.
As a Dou Ancestor powerhouse, Feng Qing'er indeed had extraordinary talent.
The lightning illusion body she condensed was like a real person. Under the cover of the crowd, she quietly sneaked deeper into the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan.
"I said someone would cause trouble this time, right!"
In the mountains, two Nether Serpent Guards watched Feng Qing'er's actions and smiled at each other.
"Go, follow her and see what tricks she wants to play."
Under the deliberate lure of the Nether Serpent Guards, Feng Qing'er successfully broke into the Nine Serene Prison.
Draped in a black robe, she moved rapidly among the rocks.
The bloodline connection between mother and daughter helped Feng Qing'er find the right direction.
"Just ahead!"
Feng Qing'er sensed something in her heart and was overjoyed.
At this time, Huang Yao, tied to the Yin Stone, suddenly opened her tightly closed eyes and looked towards the cave entrance in disbelief.
This feeling...
"Qing'er!"
In the next second, a beautiful figure in a black robe appeared at the cave entrance.
"Mother!"
Feng Qing'er's eyes lit up. She quickly stepped forward and observed the chains binding Huang Yao.
"Why are you here?"
Huang Yao's Dou Qi was sealed at this time, so she didn't recognize that the daughter in front of her was transformed by the lightning illusion body.
"I'm here to save you!"
"You... why are you so silly!"
Huang Yao's tears surged, scolding distressedly.
"You're a Dou Ancestor, how could you save me?"
"Hurry up and go, go!"
Seeing her mother, Feng Qing'er was incredibly calm instead. Dou Qi surged in her hands as she started trying to cut the Yin Stone trapping Huang Yao.
Clang!
Wind and lightning Dou Qi hit the Yin Stone without causing any obvious effect.
Feng Qing'er gritted her teeth and started condensing more Dou Qi.
"Don't waste your effort. While you haven't been discovered yet, hurry up and go!"
Huang Yao said sternly.
Feng Qing'er didn't say a word, concentrating on breaking the Yin Stone.
"So it's a mother and daughter!"
"Hahaha, Venerate doesn't need to persuade your daughter. Wouldn't staying together fulfill her filial piety?"
At the cave entrance, two Nether Serpent Guards suddenly appeared.
Seeing the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan arrive so quickly, how could Huang Yao not know that her daughter probably hadn't escaped their eyes from the beginning.
She widened her eyes, desperately operating the Dou Qi in her body. Wisps of red Dou Qi rose, but unfortunately, they were quickly suppressed by the Yin Stone binding her body.
Feng Qing'er completely ignored the two people appearing behind her, her eyes turning ruthless, condensing all the Dou Qi of this clone on her fingertips.
"Wind Killing Finger!"
Fierce Dou Qi turned into wind and lightning power, compressed to a point, shot out rapidly, and left a scratch on the surface of the Yin Stone.
"Why..."
Feng Qing'er's eyes lost focus. This was already her maximum power.
"Alright, the farce ends here. Follow us to see the Patriarch!"
The two Nine Serene Deep Ground Pythons watching the show smiled coldly and reached out to grab Feng Qing'er.
However, the moment they touched her, "Feng Qing'er" suddenly turned into a ball of lightning and exploded.
"What?"
"Damn it! It's a clone!"
The two were startled, then their faces instantly sank.
"It doesn't matter. I already sent a squad to intercept the Sky Demon Phoenixes. This time, none of them can escape!"
One of them said calmly.
As early as discovering Feng Qing'er's little tricks, the Nether Serpent Guards dispatched an elite squad to follow behind them, waiting to catch the real culprit before arresting them according to the law.
Although the real culprit hasn't been caught now, it seems there's no problem arresting directly.
Huang Yao initially breathed a sigh of relief seeing that her daughter was just a clone, but hearing the conversation between the two, her heart rose again.
Hope daughter and the others won't be caught...
But this is the base camp of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan. Can daughter really escape?
Time passed bit by bit. The dark prison was extremely quiet. Huang Yao could clearly hear her own breathing getting heavier and heavier.
No!
Can't wait any longer!
She doesn't know her daughter's current situation. She might have escaped, but might also have been caught, or even executed directly!
"Someone, come! I want to see the Ten Thousand Beast Saint!"
A few minutes ago, on the other side of the valley.
After receiving the information that the clone dissipated, Feng Qing'er's pretty face lost its color.
Failed...
Not only failed to save mother, but might also have implicated everyone.
"Senior, let's go quickly, speed up!"
Feng Qing'er shouted to the team leader of this trip.
However, as soon as her voice fell, before the team leader could react, Nether Serpent Guards stepping on the void suddenly appeared around the sky.
"Everyone of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan, couldn't hold back so soon?"
The team leader didn't have time to ask Feng Qing'er what happened, waved her back, and Dou Qi began to surge in its body.
"Being so untrustworthy, who will dare to trade with you in the future?"
"Hmph, clearly you Sky Demon Phoenix Clan broke the promise first, sending someone to infiltrate our clan's prison in an attempt to hijack prisoners!"
"Nonsense!"
The team leader narrowed its eyes, and fierce Dou Qi shot out.
"If you want to fight, then fight. Don't use some dirty tricks to frame us!"
"Frame?"
The Nether Serpent Guard smiled coldly, then pointed to Feng Qing'er.
"We only catch the chief culprit; you can take the rest back as usual."
Feng Qing'er took a deep breath. Just as she was about to step out to bear the blame, she was glared back by the team leader.
"None of your business, stay back!"
Feng Qing'er was stunned, and her words paused at this moment.
The team leader turned back to look at the sky.
"Everyone, how can you act recklessly without evidence? This is a junior of my clan coming out for the first time, might be somewhat ignorant. If there is any offense, please forgive."
Saying that, the team leader took out some treasures from the storage ring and threw them up.
However, the Nether Serpent Guards didn't buy this at all.
They caught the treasures, then smiled even colder.
"Trying to bribe us, adding another crime!"
The team leader's expression gradually sank.
Seeing the other party not saying a word, the Nether Serpent Guard didn't say more either, waved its hand, and prepared to set up the formation.
"It seems you are going to shield the sinner."
The Nether Serpent Guard's voice turned cold.
Facing the menacing Nether Serpent Array, the Sky Demon Phoenix team leader also fell into a dilemma.
In all fairness, it didn't want to conflict with the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python.
After all, this is the opponent's territory. If a war starts, most of the Sky Demon Phoenixes behind wouldn't be able to go back alive.
But if stepping back and letting Feng Qing'er, a genius of the clan, bear the responsibility, as an elder, it couldn't bear it.
Feng Qing'er becoming a Dou Ancestor so young, becoming a Dou Venerate in the future is a certainty. If opportunities are sufficient, impacting Half-Saint is not impossible.
Compared to these old folks, Feng Qing'er's value is much greater.
If it were another time, this team leader would absolutely choose to fight to preserve Feng Qing'er, even sacrificing its own life.
But now it carries a mission; it must take these captives back to pacify the people.
The powerful pressure from the large formation in the sky made the Sky Demon Phoenixes anxious.
Feng Qing'er clenched her fists. This time, regardless of the team leader's obstruction, she directly stepped on the void and flew out.
In fact, at this point, besides doing what the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan said, there is no other way.
"I did this alone; take me away."
"Wouldn't it have been better like this earlier?"
The Nether Serpent Guard waved its hand, and two soldiers stepped forward, sealed Feng Qing'er's Dou Qi, and suppressed her.
Below, the Sky Demon Phoenix team leader's face turned livid, fists clenched tightly, veins popping out one by one.
It really wanted to take action to save Feng Qing'er, but it didn't dare, it couldn't!
As the Nether Serpent Guards escorted Feng Qing'er away, the overall situation was settled, and no one stopped the people of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan from leaving anymore.
The team leader took a deep breath, then looked into the distance with a somewhat murderous look in its eyes.
"Go!"
On the other side.
Han Feng met Huang Yao again.
"What, changed your mind so soon?"
Han Feng looked at the beautiful woman kneeling in front of him and asked.
"Please let my daughter go. I'm willing to agree to all your conditions!"
In the choice between the big family and the small family, Huang Yao ultimately chose the small family.
She wants to save her daughter, even if she betrays the clan for it!
Hearing Huang Yao's words, Han Feng was slightly stunned.
He was handling some other private matters just now and didn't know what happened outside yet.
But Han Feng's expression didn't change. With his soul power scanning the situation in the clan territory slightly, he roughly knew the ins and outs.
After a full minute of silence, Han Feng spoke.
"This matter is a bit difficult to handle..."
Huang Yao lowered her head.
"Originally I wanted to kill you to sacrifice the flag, fulfilling your loyalty and righteousness."
Han Feng said: "But didn't expect you, this loyal and righteous person, would also defect at the critical moment."
Huang Yao didn't say a word, ashamed in her heart.
"Alright, since you don't want to die, I won't force you."
Han Feng nodded.
"But letting Feng Qing'er go is impossible."
"Why?!"
Before Huang Yao could breathe a sigh of relief, she looked up abruptly at Han Feng.
Why?
"You care so much about your daughter. If there's no leverage, wouldn't you easily defect again?"
Han Feng said.
"No, I won't!"
Huang Yao quickly shook her head.
"You can plant a brand on me. No matter what, I accept!"
Han Feng was silent for a moment and said:
"Her behavior was very bad, not only putting herself in a trap but also bringing her clansmen into danger. She can't go back."
Han Feng said calmly.
"Although I appreciate her courage to risk everything to save you, unfortunately, we are enemies."
Hearing Han Feng's words, Huang Yao's eyes lost focus.
She had to admit, Han Feng's words made sense.
Daughter brought everyone into a dangerous situation to save her; she would definitely face criticism after going back.
"No need to struggle too much; just follow your true heart."
Han Feng said at this time.
"I won't do anything to her. It's just that if you choose to die to prove your resolve, how she lives in the future and whether she encounters danger, no one will think for her."
Han Feng's words constantly shook Huang Yao's heart.
"Does she have any other relatives in the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan?"
Han Feng said softly.
Boom!
One sentence instantly crushed Huang Yao's psychological defense.
"I... I..."
Wow!
Crimson flames ignited again in Han Feng's hand.
The firelight of the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire shone on Huang Yao's face, flickering and fluctuating, reflecting all her despair, struggle, and begging.
"Come here yourself. I have already heard your choice."
Han Feng said slowly.
...
A moment later, Huang Yao walked out of the room. She was still in a captive posture, but there was an extra trace of spirit on her originally haggard face. In her full divine eyes, unknown secrets were hidden.
Outside the main hall, Feng Qing'er had been held here all the time. Seeing her mother walk out of the room, she immediately struggled.
"Mother!"
Seeing her daughter's miserable state of being captured, Huang Yao felt sorrowful in her heart.
"Hmph, go in!"
The Nether Serpent Guard glanced at Huang Yao disdainfully.
A dignified Venerate, but becoming a prisoner, is not worth mentioning.
Feng Qing'er was escorted into the hall. She looked up and finally saw the mastermind behind this incident!
Han Feng played with the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire in his hand, looking at the girl below the hall.
Feng Qing'er.
Didn't expect to see her again so soon.
At the Four Pavilions Grand Competition back then, her unique arrogance caught everyone's attention, once making people think she would become the most famous strongest genius in the Central Plains.
Unfortunately, this title was taken away by Mu Qingluan.
Looking at it now, she does seem to have arrogance ordinary people don't have, and also courage ordinary people don't have.
A mere Dou Ancestor cultivation dared to forcefully break into the Nine Serene Clan's territory.
Han Feng smiled gently.
What brave foolishness...