Chapter 238: Feng Hongbo's Offer, Gu Ran's Unexpected Predicament

Chapter 238: Feng Hongbo's Offer, Gu Ran's Unexpected Predicament

Gu Ran found himself falling short of his expected outcome, leaving him unable to suppress a tinge of regret.

Yet, could he place the blame on the mysterious female cultivator for eradicating the demonic beasts entirely?

No, he couldn't!

That mysterious woman had become the savior of the entire Black Wood Island.

From start to finish, her actions remained altruistic, directed towards the collective good.

She alone had defeated the Dao Palace realm demon and quelled a substantial portion of the demonic beast tide...

She had even extended her assistance to him, Gu Ran, with a simple 'Hmph' as her intervention.

At his core, Gu Ran himself embodied a man of steadfast principles.

His Heavenly Fate Value and bloodline endowed him with a formidable intuition and sharp senses that raised an alarm about the potential danger presented by this mysterious female cultivator, sparking a deep-rooted aversion within him.

However, what he was witnessing kindled an intense sense of discord deep within him.

Under the influence of Jiang Chen, these contrasting sentiments had now been amplified.

Gu Ran, who should have been joyfully advancing in levels and relishing a surge in strength, now found himself confronted with a state of stagnation.

Naturally, this sowed a certain degree of discontent within his heart.

For the time being, he could only bury these adverse sentiments deep within himself.

Gu Ran was a solitary figure, lacking friends to confide in and without any prospect of finding someone to converse with. Moreover, the fact that his secrets were not meant for public consumption added to the complexity.

Just at that moment, Nangong Wan's voice echoed once more, "Mm-hmm."

"I, too, am wounded. You all need to tread with caution."

"These demonic beast corpses will taint the Spiritual Qi in the surroundings, so I'll remove them," she stated, her voice gradually dissolving into the void.

"The esteemed senior has left!" someone declared, their words carrying a blend of awe and reverence.

"She has defeated the Dao Palace realm demon but has sustained injuries herself!"

"I sincerely hope for her swift recovery!"

"Yes, may the heavens bestow a swift recovery upon the esteemed senior!"

One after the other, the rescued cultivators vocalized their immense gratitude, bowing once again.

However, some individuals felt an intense rush of exhilaration at Jiang Chen's 'departure'.

'The female senior has left!' Feng Liu thought.

'Excellent, I initially held reservations about making my move while she was present.'

'Now that she's injured, she will undoubtedly leave this secluded location and return to her cave mansion for recovery.'

Because even with his Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm combat prowess, he couldn't decipher Gu Ran's invisibility skill.

How could he remain indifferent?

However, Feng Hongbo's method was far more nuanced than Feng Liu's, promising a bright future to keep Gu Ran within his reach, then plotting to gradually make his move.

But now, he hadn't anticipated that Gu Ran would reject his offer so categorically!

"What!" A voice exclaimed in disbelief, "That Niu Qing actually declined?"

"The Feng Clan is the most formidable force on our Black Wood Island, and it also holds significant sway among the surrounding islands."

"If Niu Qing had agreed, with Elder Feng's assistance, he would undoubtedly have been able to break through to the Inquiring Journey realm, ascend to the Second Step on the Cultivation Path, and earn the admiration of countless individuals!"

"The critical point is that Elder Feng didn't demand anything in return; it was practically like extending benefits, akin to establishing friendship. Niu Qing turned all these down!"

"Wow, this Niu Qing is not ordinary, I also sense a hint of him looking down on others."

"That's right, I share the same sentiment, he seems a tad arrogant simply because he possesses some abilities."

"Haha, I once thought likewise. I also imagined I could cultivate to the Dao Palace realm and rule the Lustrous Yang Domain, but I was merely naive!"

Many cultivators around couldn't resist engaging in discussions, with a myriad of conjectures surfacing one after another.

"Niu Qing, my young friend!" Feng Hongbo's voice conveyed a mix of surprise and concern, "You need not dismiss my proposal so hastily."

"You have recently partaken in a monumental battle, resisting the demonic beast tide; why not stay on Black Wood Island for a few days to recuperate, and give my proposal some thought during this time." With his vast life experience, he managed to maintain his composure exceptionally well. His smile was quite natural, void of any awkwardness.

"Still, I must refuse." Gu Ran shook his head and responded, "I intend to depart from Black Wood Island today and venture to other islands to hunt demonic beasts."

But just at that juncture, a cultivator, marred with injuries, hurried over from a distance, exclaiming with a face contorted by distress. "This is not good! The teleportation array has been destroyed in the grand battle!"

"What?!" another cultivator's voice rang out, marked by shock, "The teleportation array has been destroyed!"

"How severe is the damage? Can it be fixed? If not, we're in deep trouble!"

"I spotted some demonic beasts approaching the teleportation array earlier. I never imagined my apprehensions would materialize."

"Now we're trapped. None of us can vacate Black Wood Island anytime soon."

One by one, the cultivators voiced their astonishment, followed by a profound feeling of helplessness.

Gu Ran was also flabbergasted. He hadn't anticipated the destruction of the teleportation array!

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