"Die!"
The White Bone Master violently activated his white bone demon fire. The pale flames, like living creatures, shrieked as they blasted towards Gu Qingfeng!
Gu Qingfeng watched the white bone demon fire with anticipation, neither dodging nor evading.
Nearby, Elder Xing's expression suddenly changed drastically, seemingly recognizing the white bone demon fire: "Not good! Quick, dodge!"
But it was too late. The white bone demon fire had already reached him. Gu Qingfeng was instantly enveloped and devoured by the pale flames, his entire form obscured by the pale whiteness, his figure no longer visible.
"Hehehe..." The White Bone Master laughed maniacally again: "To think there exists someone so arrogant in this world, not even dodging the white bone demon fire. No matter how high your cultivation or how strong your physical body, what good will it do? This white bone demon fire of mine was refined over decades using the bones of tens of thousands of people and hundreds of Tough Qi Realm demon corpses. This fire is demonic, specifically corrupting flesh and soul. Even if you're an Innate..."
"Ahh! So warm!" A comfortable sigh suddenly came from within the white bone demon fire.
Ding!
You have been attacked by the white bone demon fire.
Fire attribute +100+100+100...
Congratulations, host has obtained the talent ability [Fire Control]!
Ding!
You have been attacked by the white bone demon fire.
Fire attribute +100+100+100...
Congratulations, host's talent ability [Fire Control] has evolved into [Fire Mastery]!
...
"Impossible! How could you not be dead! It must be an illusion! There's no one in this world who could survive the white bone demon fire!" The White Bone Master screamed hysterically.
By now, Gu Qingfeng's figure had emerged from the white bone demon fire. His current state resembled a Super Saiyan, except he was glowing white.
"Got any more?"
Gu Qingfeng asked expectantly.
However, the White Bone Master didn't answer, only muttering "impossible, impossible" like a madman...
"Sigh." Gu Qingfeng sighed: "Since that's the case, you can die now."
His Fire Mastery talent activated instantly, severing the mental connection between the white bone demon fire and the White Bone Master.
Puchi!
The White Bone Master's mind was damaged, causing him to violently cough up blood, his expression instantly becoming weak.
"No! My white bone demon fire that I spent decades refining! You can't take it away, give it back to me!"
"Alright, I'll return it to you."
Gu Qingfeng was always such an accommodating person. He immediately activated his Fire Mastery talent, and the white bone demon fire on his body instantly shot out, landing on the White Bone Master.
In just an instant!
The White Bone Master's silver armored corpse body began to melt like paper!
The White Bone Master didn't even have time to scream before his entire being melted like a wax figure!
Even his bones were burned to nothing, leaving not a trace of his existence in heaven and earth.
And the white bone demon fire?
Gu Qingfeng, using his Fire Mastery talent, simply opened his mouth wide, and the white bone demon fire instantly went into his stomach.
With this, Gu Qingfeng gained another trump card, one that could threaten even Innate Realm Masters!
The only pity was that the White Bone Master hadn't helped him break through his defense limit. Ah, he had wanted to see what came after the Diamond Body.
Gu Qingfeng felt a bit disappointed, but then he seemed to think of something else and became even more dejected!
He couldn't loot the corpse!
A peak Tough Qi Realm expert must have had countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures, spiritual weapons and medicines, cultivation techniques and secret manuals, gold and silver in his storage ring!
Now it was all gone, burned away by the white bone demon fire!
In that instant, Gu Qingfeng felt like he'd lost a hundred million!
With the White Bone Master dealt with and all the zombies dead, Si Wei and the others just stared blankly at the constantly sighing Gu Qingfeng, none daring to speak for a moment.
Finally, Si Wei spoke first: "Young Master Gu... are you alright?"
Hearing the beauty's soft and tender voice, Gu Qingfeng lifted his spirits: "I'm fine. Miss Si Wei, are you hurt?"
"No... no." Si Wei somehow found her cheeks warming up at Gu Qingfeng's concern, fortunately hidden behind her veil.
"Good, since everyone's fine, let's continue eating. That roasted meat earlier was quite tasty, shouldn't let it go to waste."
Everyone was stunned hearing this. You just killed a peak Tough Qi Realm expert, and you're still thinking about roasted meat?
His casual tone made it seem like he had just crushed an ant, as if the White Bone Master wasn't even as important as roasted meat.
"Ahem."
Elder Xing suddenly coughed, then dragged his injured body in front of Gu Qingfeng, respectfully bowing: "Thank you, Senior, for saving our lives. This old one failed to recognize Mount Tai earlier and was discourteous to a master. Please forgive me."
Gu Qingfeng helped Elder Xing up: "What's all this 'Senior' business? I'm just a trainee demon hunter from the Demon Suppression Bureau. As for saving you all, it's just my duty, and besides, Miss Si Wei's roasted meat really is delicious."
As he spoke, he winked at Si Wei.
This made Si Wei's cheeks flush even redder as she lowered her head, no longer daring to look at Gu Qingfeng.
Elder Xing, wise with age, saw all this and secretly sighed, realizing his young lady had likely developed feelings.
Indeed, what woman could resist a handsome, powerful, and witty man?
And Gu Qingfeng's repeated mentions of being a trainee demon hunter were likely to hide his identity, which Elder Xing naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to expose.
"This old one was presumptuous. Thank you, Young Master Gu. To be honest, I am the steward of the newly appointed Wutong Prefecture Governor, Lord Si Qingyun, and this is my young lady. For saving our lives today, we will surely repay you generously in the future. Please accept this token. Should you encounter any trivial matters in Wutong Prefecture and wish to avoid trouble, you can show this token. My master's influence in Wutong Prefecture is not insignificant."
Token? Generous repayment?
Gu Qingfeng maintained a calm exterior, appearing indifferent, but inside he was overjoyed. The governor's generous repayment should be quite substantial, right?
He took the token and saw it was carved with intricate patterns, with three bold characters in the center reading "Governor's Token"!
My goodness, this token carried significant weight.
Gu Qingfeng put away the token and smiled: "Very well, let's go back inside and continue eating."
Gu Qingfeng was about to walk into the mountain temple to continue eating the roasted meat.
But suddenly, someone blocked his path. Gu Qingfeng looked closely and saw it was the Head Guard who had been repeatedly disrespectful earlier.
The Head Guard now wore an expression of shame.
Then with a thud, he knelt on the ground.
Bang!
He kowtowed heavily.
"Young Master Gu, please forgive me. This lowly one was blinded by foolishness earlier and repeatedly spoke disrespectfully, offending you. Yet you didn't hold a grudge and saved our lives. This lowly one is truly ashamed and asks for your punishment."
Looking at the Head Guard's shame-filled face, Gu Qingfeng didn't feel much anger. Moreover, after such verbal conflicts, the man had already kowtowed in apology, so the matter could be considered settled.
After all, Si Wei called him Uncle Li with such familiarity, so he should show some consideration.
"You do deserve punishment," Gu Qingfeng said calmly.
Si Wei nearby became nervous, seeming to want to plead for mercy, but was stopped by Elder Xing.
He deeply understood the might of a master, and knew that masters couldn't be insulted lightly. Such worldly powerhouses weren't someone ordinary people could offend. It wouldn't be worth offending a master expert for the sake of a head guard, and besides, they were the ones who had offended first. Even though their master was the governor, they wouldn't dare to casually provoke a master.
The Head Guard also became nervous but still gritted his teeth and persisted: "Please punish me, Young Master."