Chapter 2934

Then everyone looked at Zhao Chi.

Zhao Chi was also looking at the tiny bit of energy he had absorbed.

【Eternal Bloodline Energy 5%】

He had asked Fuyao, but Fuyao didn't know what was going on either.

Zhao Chi was also baffled.

He was the bloodline master of the Taoyuan Clan, so it was perfectly reasonable that he could absorb the Taoyuan bloodline energy from Gu Qing and the others.

After all, it was the same-origin bloodline, so of course Zhao Chi could make use of it.

But what was this Eternal Bloodline about?

Even though Zhao Chi had nourished the Eternal Tree with his own blood, the Eternal Tree's bloodline had nothing to do with him.

Why could he absorb it too?

And this bloodline energy from the Eternal Tree was also very strange.

Unlike other giant beasts, the Eternal Tree had evolved; it wasn't a species at all, but a solitary individual.

There was no Eternal Tree race.

In Fuyao's understanding, bloodline energy could only condense into a token, or give birth to life — it couldn't condense into a racial bloodline.

All that was fine.

But the fact that this bloodline energy could be absorbed by Zhao Chi was the real problem.

Couldn't figure it out.

Zhao Chi had just seen Fuyao feeling uncomfortable and wanted to help soothe her a bit.

After all, she would be his woman in the future too, so it was nothing.

As a result…

Fuyao broke.

One could say Zhao Chi was too strong, or that Fuyao was too immature — after all, even Gu Qing and the others couldn't endure it, let alone Fuyao.

But at the instant she collapsed, Zhao Chi suddenly sensed a different kind of energy amid the warm saltiness.

So he didn't leave.

Just like before, he guided the energy over and drew it in.

But Fuyao didn't understand; she thought Zhao Chi liked it, so she didn't struggle too much.

Later, when she discovered her bloodline energy had vanished, she realized it had all been absorbed by Zhao Chi.

Of course she didn't mind.

She was just amazed — she hadn't expected this could be drawn away too.

Zhao Chi was equally amazed.

He had already sent messages to Li Ruanyu and Shangguan Ting, but neither of them knew anything, had never even heard of it.

No choice — after all, this was energy that came from the Eternal Tree's tree spirit transforming into a human.

It was perfectly normal that they had never heard of it.

While Fuyao lay softly on the table resting, Zhao Chi sent another message to Yao Feng, trying to probe indirectly whether she knew of any related situation, but Yao Feng didn't reply.

She was probably busy.

Still, Zhao Chi figured she probably hadn't heard of it either.

Fuyao was still too young now, with only 5% energy.

Once she reached adulthood, she would immediately possess 100% bloodline energy — he'd see then what this Eternal Bloodline really was.

He could try fusing with it then.

But the odds weren't good.

Zhao Chi was an ordinary person… perhaps not an ordinary person, but definitely not a giant beast.

Using Zhao Chi's genetic material to fuse with the Eternal Bloodline… should fail.

But he could try it later.

For now, he could only temporarily keep this 5% of Eternal Bloodline energy within his body.

Fuyao was still young.

She couldn't leave the great tree for too long right now, and Zhao Chi had indeed just drained far too much of her stamina.

So after soaking in the Carefree Spring, Fuyao went back inside the great tree.

And at that moment, Zhao Chi also received Yao Feng's reply.

Yao Feng 【Eternal Bloodline? Never heard of it. Where did you hear about this?】

Yao Feng 【Forget those rumors for now. I thought it over carefully just now, and I feel it's better if you stay with me】

Yao Feng 【After all, you've revealed so many powerful techniques publicly now, and everyone knows. No need to mention the nobles — the werewolves' intelligence is just as sharp】

Yao Feng 【So even though I've given you the Nüwa Stone fragment and the Pangu Axe shard, I'm still not at ease. I'll keep you by my side and protect you personally】

Yao Feng 【Don't worry, I'm only protecting you — I have absolutely no intention of putting you under house arrest. Besides, Xiaoyu and Tingting have both been staying with me lately, and they're very worried about you too】

Yao Feng 【So the three of us will protect you together】

Yao Feng 【The other team leaders feel the same way, but too many people just makes things too messy. I haven't let them get deeply involved, but if there's danger, you can call them in for support】

Yao Feng 【I'm arriving at Iron Bridge Village soon. After I pick you up, I still need to make a trip to Copper Rock Town】

Yao Feng 【See you shortly】

She wants to protect him personally?

Looks like Yao Feng really is taking it to heart.

She had no choice but to take it to heart.

War has never been a matter for one lord alone.

But now…

Zhao Chi was a person who almost had the power to influence the entire course of the war, so Yao Feng had no choice but to take it seriously.

Zhao Chi actually didn't have much to worry about, and with Yao Feng personally protecting him, that was of course even better.

Moreover, she was also the strongest among the people Zhao Chi knew, and with her outside, it was indeed safer than by himself.

Zhao Chi had also considered whether Yao Feng might act against him.

For example, imprisoning him and having him produce exclusively for Yao Feng.

He truly couldn't completely rule out this possibility, but the likelihood was very small.

And Zhao Chi wasn't completely without the ability to protect himself — of course he really couldn't beat Yao Feng, but escaping was still no problem.

Of course, that was only the worst-case outcome.

Based on the current situation, Yao Feng wouldn't do that.

Even if… taking ten thousand steps back, even if Yao Feng truly had the heart to place Zhao Chi under house arrest, it absolutely wouldn't be now.

At the earliest it would be after defeating the werewolves, or even after defeating the nobles.

Before that, she wouldn't possibly make a move against Zhao Chi.

Even if it was just an act, she would put on that show for these ten-plus days.

But these were all the very worst scenarios, and basically wouldn't happen.

Even if they really did happen, at worst Zhao Chi would simply open a spatial rift and escape into it.

He now had some formation energy, so taking Peach Blossom Town and running was still doable.

And based on Zhao Chi's current strength, he also had the ability to flee within a spatial rift.

Although the danger was considerable, that would be an escape, so there'd be no worrying about too much.

These were all the worst-case scenarios, but under normal circumstances, he should be able to cooperate with Yao Feng long-term.

And right now, having her protect him was the best choice.

Zhao Chi 【Okay, Commander】

He had originally wanted to start crafting, but it seemed he'd have to delay a bit of time again.

But Yao Feng really did arrive very quickly.

Just 5 minutes later, she notified Zhao Chi to come to her territory.

After giving Gu Qing his instructions, Zhao Chi arrived at Yao Feng's territory, Phoenix Cloud Province.

Once again, he came to the central lord's residence.

Besides Yao Feng, Li Ruanyu and Shangguan Ting were also there.

Li Ruanyu gave Zhao Chi a gentle smile, and Shangguan Ting's smile grew even wider.