Hearing this voice, the three martial gods who were originally filled with murderous intent suddenly stopped.
When they turned their heads, a woman in light makeup had already appeared not far behind them.
The woman was elegant and beautiful, with eyes as clear as water. A smile as gentle as a spring breeze emanated from her lips, giving people a comfortable feeling.
Judging by her appearance alone, the woman was only in her early twenties. Her jade-like hands were fair and tender like congealed fat, as if flowing with a moist luster.
With just one glance, one could intuitively feel her "gentleness."
Her "beauty" that struck the hearts of people.
And she also possessed a title that matched her, which was... Phoenix Lord Martial God.
That's right!
The person who arrived was none other than the current Pavilion Master of the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion, and Xi Yao's master – Luo Xia.
"Master!"
Upon seeing Luo Xia, Xi Yao's originally uneasy heart instantly settled down.
"Greetings, Pavilion Master Luo Xia!"
"Greetings, Pavilion Master Luo Xia!"
"..."
The three martial gods also cupped their fists and bowed upon seeing Luo Xia.
Although this bow contained some unwillingness.
However, neither the opponent's strength nor her identity was something they could compare to.
Therefore, they could only swallow their words.
Luo Xia merely nodded slightly at their attitude. Then, she walked past them and towards Luo Xia and the others.
Behind her, the three martial gods watched her graceful figure, and a hint of malevolence flashed in the deepest part of their pupils.
But!
Without exception, it was fleeting.
Regardless of whether the three of them could defeat Luo Xia if they attacked her by surprise, even if they won, the frenzied retaliation from the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was not something they could bear.
"Little brother! We meet again!"
Luo Xia's gaze lingered on Xi Yao for a moment before turning to Ye Ming beside her.
"It seems the Pavilion Master has successfully obtained her fortune!" Ye Ming said with a light smile.
"Speaking of fortune..."
Seeing Ye Ming mention it, a subtle, unnoticeable glint flashed in Xi Yao's beautiful eyes, but she quickly concealed it and said with a smile, "I must thank little brother for your help? Otherwise..."
She did not finish her sentence, merely shaking her head.
Every time she recalled the desperate situation, Luo Xia's palms would still instinctively break out in a cold sweat.
If Ye Ming had not helped her before, she would have likely perished under those "twenty-four fire dragons."
"Pavilion Master is too kind!"
Ye Ming looked at Xi Yao beside him and said, "Pavilion Master is Miss Xi Yao's master! I naturally should do my part!"
Xi Yao had brought him Xuan Yue's message, and he had always kept it in his heart.
"Oh! Is that so?"
Hearing this, Luo Xia's gaze shifted back and forth between Ye Ming and Xi Yao, a faint smile on her lips.
She didn't know what she was thinking.
"Pavilion Master! Why don't you let Miss Xi Yao eat this Dao Comprehension Fruit first!" Ye Ming brought the topic back to the Dao Comprehension Fruit, saying,
"It tastes very sweet!"
Sweet?
Hearing the Dao Comprehension Fruit described with this word, Luo Xia's lips twitched subtly.
"Cough! Yao'er! Eat it!"
She took the Dao Comprehension Fruit from Ye Ming's hand and handed it to Xi Yao.
"Ah... okay!"
Seeing that her master insisted, Xi Yao no longer refused.
The three martial gods watching this scene had their eyes filled with shadows, and their expressions became extremely unsightly.
Yet, they dared not make a move.
The mere name of the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was enough to make them abandon all extreme thoughts.
Then, under everyone's gaze, Xi Yao ate the Dao Comprehension Fruit.
"Hmm? This feeling!"
The moment the fruit burst in her mouth, Xi Yao felt a magical power nourishing her body, putting her in a state of profound mystery.
However, it was a pity that her current realm was only at the early stage of Martial Emperor, and she could not fully comprehend the mysteries within.
Otherwise, if she were at the peak of Martial Emperor now, she might indeed have been able to break through the barrier to the Martial God realm.
Of course!
After consuming this Dao Comprehension Fruit, it would naturally not be without any benefit.
Now, she might only need a few days of quiet cultivation to have a chance to break through to the mid-stage of Martial Emperor, further improving her strength.
"How was it! Very sweet, wasn't it!"
Seeing Xi Yao awaken from her mysterious state, Ye Ming immediately asked.
"Uh!"
Hearing this question, Xi Yao's body stiffened.
Just now, she was so engrossed in comprehending the mysterious experience brought by the Dao Comprehension Fruit that she completely ignored its taste.
So when she saw Ye Ming's eager gaze, she suddenly didn't know what to say.
Finally, she could only nod meekly, her pretty face slightly flushed, "Yes! It was... very sweet!"
"See! I told you I wasn't lying!"
Hearing this response, Ye Ming smiled knowingly.
Seeing this smile, Xi Yao actually felt a trace of shame in her heart, thinking, "Perhaps... I should taste it carefully again after I go back?"
She still had two Dao Comprehension Fruits on her person anyway!
But the moment this thought arose, her expression suddenly froze. She felt as if she had gone mad.
Unknowingly, under Ye Ming's guidance, she had actually started treating the Dao Comprehension Fruit as ordinary fruit.
"Yao'er! What's wrong?"
Seeing the stiff expression on her face, Luo Xia asked with some concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"No... I'm fine!"
Xi Yao only dared to lower her head, not daring to look directly at everyone.
The thought just now was too terrifying.
"Good! It's good that you're fine!"
This time, Luo Xia also breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, she was also worried that consuming the Dao Comprehension Fruit at Xi Yao's current realm might bring about some negative effects.
Fortunately, in the end, nothing happened.
"Alas!"
At this moment, for some reason, Ye Ming let out a sigh.
"What's wrong?" Du Yue asked beside him in a daze.
"It's nothing much! I just feel the Dao Comprehension Fruit was too small, gone in just one bite!" Ye Ming looked at the martial gods who had not yet left and continued to sigh, "Besides tasting its sweetness, I didn't taste anything else! If only there were a few more to try!"
A few more!
Just to taste its flavor!
"Pfft!"
Hearing this, Du Yue couldn't help but laugh.
And Luo Xia and her disciple's lips also twitched a couple of times.
This... Is this human speech!
As expected, when the three martial gods heard this, their expressions were as ugly as if they had eaten shit. The murderous intent in their eyes wished they could pierce Ye Ming on the spot.
"Let's go!"
The three flicked their long robes, cast extremely venomous glances at Ye Ming, and then left directly.
The remaining two Dao Comprehension Fruits had already fallen into the hands of the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion. Even if they were given ten times the courage, they would not dare to make a move.
However, just as they turned around, their bodies suddenly trembled, and they felt an extremely sharp killing intent rushing towards them from afar.
"You little beast! Pay with your life for my son!"