Chapter 228: When Strangers Meet

The wolf demons present all showed fearful expressions.

The two wolf tribal commanders tried to flee, but Zhai Qingye spotted them in time; he immediately called out to Yuan Yao, "Come quickly!"

Yuan Yao regained her composure, instantly darted forward to catch up with the two wolf demon commanders, and together with Zhai Qingye she surrounded them.

The other wolf demons, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, scattered and fled.

Yuan Yao and Zhai Qingye, working together, could not subdue the two wolf demon commanders in a short time.

Zhai Qingye shouted directly.

"Daoist Xiao, come lend us a hand!"

Xiao Zhufeng was startled; from his viewpoint, those two wolf demon soldiers didn't look like good people at all, yet the voice of those sly, beady‑eyed wolf demon soldiers sounded oddly familiar.

Yuan Yao also called out, "Daoist Xiao!"

Xiao Zhufeng recognized Yuan Yao's voice, his heart stirred, and he swiftly appeared beside them.

Filled with doubt, Xiao Zhufeng was about to ask when Yuan Yao cut in, "First capture them, then we'll talk!"

"Alright!" Xiao Zhufeng agreed.

The three of them combined their efforts and quickly captured the two wolf demon commanders.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

The blue‑clothed woman hurried up to the white‑clothed youth, her face unable to hide her delight as she said, "Junior brother, thank you for stepping in to help."

His gaze inadvertently swept over the wolf demon soldier covered in blood and grime, then he said, "No need to thank me."

The blue‑clothed woman was Feng Xuanji.

Feng Xuanji noticed Xie Yan's pallid complexion, pursed her lips, and asked with concern, "Junior brother, are you injured? Your complexion looks terrible…"

Xie Yan replied coolly, "Just a minor wound."

"Let me check," Feng Xuanji reached out to feel his pulse, but he subtly sidestepped.

Feng Xuanji's movement halted; she lifted her gaze, saw Xie Yan's indifferent expression, and felt a faint pang of bitterness.

She produced a jade bottle and handed it to him, lowering her eyes as she said, "Junior brother, I have a healing pill here; consider it a token of gratitude for your assistance—please accept it."

"Just a minor wound," Xie Yan's attitude remained aloof.

At that moment, the sibling pair walked over.

"I am Wei Yanqing of the Seventh Continent, and this is my younger sister Wei Yanhong; may I ask your name?" the blue‑armored youth said, bowing slightly toward Xie Yan.

Wei Yanhong stared at Xie Yan's face, her heart fluttering.

She had never seen such a handsome man.

Feng Xuanji instantly saw through Wei Yanhong's girlish thoughts, and with a gentle smile said, "He is my junior brother, Xie Zixu."

Hearing the name "Xie Zixu," Wei Yanqing's complexion slightly startled.

He had heard of Xie Zixu!

"So you are Xie Zixu, I've truly heard of your great name," Wei Yanhong's eyes brightened, "May I call you brother Zixu?"

"That would be impolite," Wei Yanqing suddenly felt a headache.

Xie Yan said, "No."

Wei Yanhong, upon hearing, pressed, "Why not?"

Wei Yanqing looked at her displeased, "Yan Hong."

Wei Yanhong, hearing that, pouted and shut her mouth.

Feng Xuanji had long anticipated this scene; she couldn't help but look at Xie Yan, thinking to herself, "He will always be different to me."

"Do they know each other?" Wei Yanqing looked ahead a short distance and saw Xiao Zhufeng and Zhai Qingye binding the captured wolf demon commanders with a Binding Immortal Rope.

"Just go ask and you'll find out," Wei Yanhong said.

At that moment, Yuan Yao turned her head and saw the four of them walking toward her side.

Yuan Yao smiled at Feng Xuanji.

Feng Xuanji stepped closer and expressed thanks, "Thank you for stepping in to help earlier."

"No problem, no need to thank me," Yuan Yao raised an eyebrow, "It seems we are fated to meet."

Feng Xuanji smiled.

"I am Feng Xuanji, the 'Feng' of the phoenix, the 'Xuanji' of the jade balance."

As she said this, she glanced at Xie Yan and added, "This is my junior brother, Xie Zixu."

Yuan Yao looked at Xie Yan, her expression distant, and gave a slight nod in respect.

Immediately, she shifted her gaze to Feng Xuanji, her smile full, and said, "I am Yuan Yao, the 'Yuan' of vital energy, the 'Yao' of luminous light."

And Wei Yanqing also began to introduce himself and Wei Yanhong.

Yuan Yao instantly stared intently at Wei Yanqing.

Wei Yanqing was slightly stunned, and asked, "Daoist friend Yuan, why are you looking at me like that?"

"Do you know Cang Li?" Yuan Yao hadn't expected that he was the friend of the third senior brother spoken of, the one on the Seventh Continent, Wei Yanqing.

"I know him. You are…"

"I am his junior sister."

"Huh?" Wei Yanqing's fox‑like eyes flickered as he examined Yuan Yao, "You're a woman?"

"Yes," Yuan Yao cleared her throat, then returned to her original voice, sweet and clear.

Wei Yanqing was both amused and exasperated, "Did Cang Li ever mention me to you?"

Yuan Yao smiled and nodded.

Although she now wore a wolf demon's visage, her eyes, bright as stars, still held everyone's gaze.

Xiao Zhufeng and Zhai Qingye also gave brief introductions.

He did not deliberately mention which continent he came from, nor where his master was.

At this moment, several more human cultivators who had disguised themselves as demon tribe members walked out from the darkness.

When Yuan Yao saw that rather familiar face, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly; she immediately averted her gaze, pretending she did not know him.

But he saw through her identity.

"Yuan Xiao Liu." He stepped forward, half-smiling, and said: "Didn't you ask me to wait for you a moment? Why have you made me wait for over an hour?"

Yuan Yao looked left and right, continuing to pretend she did not know him.

Zhou Zhouzhou laughed.

He stepped up to Yuan Yao's face, raising his hand to do something, but Zhai Qingye blocked him.

Zhai Qingye's voice was calm: "Please conduct yourself with self-respect."

Zhou Zhouzhou lazily lifted his eyes, glanced at his blocked hand, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth—just as he was about to act—

Yuan Yao pulled Zhai Qingye apart, sighing helplessly: "Zhou Zhouzhou, it was I who first broke my promise; go and report my identity to the demon tribe."

"Why are you being so heartless?" Zhou Zhouzhou instantly said, feeling wronged.

Yuan Yao: "..." This person is too terrifying.

Zhou Zhouzhou stepped closer to Yuan Yao: "Don't you know I've been bitterly waiting for you?"

Yuan Yao hastily stepped back.

But Zhou Zhouzhou kept stepping closer; he saw her wariness and apprehension, and only found it increasingly amusing.

He had heard all of that from the darkness.

"Yuan Xiao Liu is Yuan Yao..."

Moreover, she is a woman.

"Zhou Zhouzhou, stop." Yuan Yao frowned.

Upon hearing that, Zhou Zhouzhou indeed stopped; and in that instant, he felt a strong killing intent flash by.

This killing intent came from behind him.

Who exactly is it?

It's really hard to guess.

It's truly hard to guess.

What is his relationship with Yuan Xiao Liu?

Suddenly, he spoke: "Qian Yunzhou."

Feng Xuanji looked surprised at Zhou Zhouzhou, then turned to the speaker—Xie Yan.

"You're Qian Yunzhou?!" Gui Yanqing was shocked.