Li Jiuxiao arrived, gentle and refined, with long, snow-white hair and a face as fair as jade. A smile graced his lips as he walked through the mountainous terrain, seemingly transcending the mundane world.
Many who saw him secretly sighed, remarking that he was as handsome as ever, truly a man of extraordinary elegance and beauty, a rare sight.
Nearby, red rock pines were rooted one after another, their entire trees glowing crimson and radiating brilliant red light like enormous torches.
Everyone rose to greet him. No one dared to be presumptuous when facing a universally renowned God King, an exceptionally gifted powerhouse whose ranking might even advance further.
"God King Li, your arrival honors us; please forgive our not coming out to meet you," Phoenix Fairy said with a smile. Although her words were polite, her astonishing status meant she was no less distinguished than he.
"Fairy, you are too kind," Li Jiuxiao replied, his steps unhurried, a gentle smile on his face. "Three years have passed since we last sat discussing the Dao, yet the memory remains fresh for me. I am fortunate to see you again today."
His demeanor was truly exceptional. Dressed in white that surpassed snow, even his shoes and socks were impeccably clean and elegant. This, combined with the unique, restrained aura of a God King, made him a delight to behold.
Phoenix Fairy's long red hair shimmered, her phoenix eyes were remarkably beautiful, and her vibrant red lips curved into a captivating smile as she invited Li Jiuxiao to be seated.
In contrast, Emperor Peng, who was on the same level as these two, appeared much more taciturn. He simply nodded and gestured for Li Jiuxiao to take his seat.
As for everyone else, they smiled in welcome, some stepping forward to offer greetings, others simply waving.
Even Wu Cheng, the Taiwu successor who usually maintained a cold expression and showed murderous intent towards Chu Feng, uncharacteristically broke into a smile and enthusiastically stepped forward to pay his respects.
Chu Feng felt awkward. He had, after all, encountered Li Jiuxiao. Although the other party hadn't noticed him yet, being engrossed in conversation with Phoenix and Emperor Peng, Chu Feng felt it was highly unlikely he could avoid detection.
He blended into the crowd, casually cupping his hands in greeting like everyone else, hoping to slip by unnoticed and avoid eye contact with Li Jiuxiao.
When he had last seen Li Jiuxiao, he was an eight-month-old chubby baby with a face full of collagen. Now, at five and a half years old, his appearance had changed dramatically.
It had to be said that Li Jiuxiao possessed immense personal charm. He conversed amiably with everyone, neglecting no one, and maintaining a brilliant smile throughout.
In fact, he had always been this way: distinguished in temperament yet not overbearing, gentle and approachable. He was undeniably a refined God King who easily garnered goodwill.
As long as he didn't encounter the 'Thunder Child' from back then, he wouldn't lose his composure.
Chu Feng muttered to himself, "This guy seems even more outstanding than before, even more elegant and handsome." Then, considering that he himself was still a mere child, he felt like sighing. "There's really no comparison right now."
"I have always admired Brother Peng the most," Li Jiuxiao said. "To transform from ordinary to extraordinary, what an incredibly difficult and astonishing change. How many can achieve it? You are destined to leave your mark in the history of evolution."
Li Jiuxiao held Emperor Peng in high regard. After greeting everyone individually, he clinked glasses with Emperor Peng, handling the situation with ease and always making others feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze.
Chu Feng grumbled internally, "This guy always wants to fight or kill me whenever he sees me, but he's so kind to everyone else! The smile on his face never disappears!"
Of course, he conveniently overlooked his own actions from back then, as he felt he was... perhaps the victim.
Chu Feng raised his cup several times, covering half his face, and trying his best not to directly face Li Jiuxiao. He wished this guy would leave soon, wondering why he always stayed around "smiling" for no reason.
Fortunately, Li Jiuxiao had not yet discovered his true identity. After all, several years had passed, and the child from back then had changed significantly.
The atmosphere was amicable, and everyone conversed congenially. Most were disciples of Celestial Venerables, so no one felt inferior to another.
However, Chu Feng also understood that these were mere appearances.
Should conflicts arise in the future, there would still be terrifying, bloody battles.
But this was a grey trading zone, where actual combat was difficult to instigate. Everyone had to abide by the rules of the place, so it was better to maintain harmony.
This was because they were all intelligent individuals.
Except for children like Wu Cheng, Miao Tian, Miao Yu, and You Yu, who openly displayed their emotions, no one else could be easily read.
"Brother Li, you've come for Fairy Ji again this time, haven't you?" Phoenix teased.
A few people immediately smiled. Everyone knew that God King Li Jiuxiao had been pursuing Ji Caixuan for almost ten years now.
"She has indeed arrived. You should all be able to see her shortly," Li Jiuxiao said, his spirits clearly uplifted, his eyes sparkling more brightly than before.
Just as Chu Feng was feeling relieved, thinking he might have successfully dodged this encounter, Li Jiuxiao glanced in his direction and immediately grew somewhat suspicious.
He was a God King, and one of the strongest in the Yang Realm. Even inadvertently, without specifically trying to observe, he still felt an inexplicable sensation.
He felt that this young child was a bit special, somewhat odd.
Even with Chu Feng using drinking as a cover, Li Jiuxiao still perceived something amiss.
"And who might this be...?" he asked, still gentle and refined, a smile on his face.
"His name is Ji Dade," You Yu proactively introduced him, then quietly mumbled, "Actually, he's quite lacking in morals."
"I find this young friend's face quite familiar; his temperament is exceptional," Li Jiuxiao praised.
Chu Feng felt uneasy, truly undeserving of such praise.
However, he quickly convinced himself that he was indeed that outstanding, so they could praise him all they wanted!
At the same time, he smiled, as flamboyant and brilliant as a cockscomb flower, feeling truly happy that the other party apparently hadn't recognized him.
Li Jiuxiao's heart skipped a beat. Why did this child's smile feel somewhat familiar?
"The more I look at this young brother, the more extraordinary his appearance seems; he will surely achieve great things," Li Jiuxiao praised verbally, but inwardly his suspicions deepened.
You Yu and Wu Cheng both widened their eyes, feeling quite unbalanced to hear Ji Dade praised so highly by God King Li.
"May I ask who your master is, and where you are from?" Li Jiuxiao inquired further.
"He's from that remote corner of the desolate borderlands," You Yu informed him with a curl of his lip.
Chu Feng instantly knew things had gone bad!
Even though his appearance had changed drastically and he had deliberately altered his demeanor, he still believed that as a God King, the other party's senses were too sharp and would certainly notice something.
Sure enough, the special sensation took effect. Even when facing this completely different child, a flash of realization struck Li Jiuxiao, and he knew who it was.
It could only be said that such top-tier God Kings were terrifying.
He had been smiling broadly just moments before, but now, the smile on his face froze instantly!
Then, Li Jiuxiao's expression dramatically changed, and he roared, "You are... Thunder Child?!"
He almost slapped himself. Had he just been praising this brat? He felt like spitting blood!
At this moment, Li Jiuxiao had completely matched the face with the past. Scenes from thousands of years ago flooded his mind, and in an instant, his face flushed with rage!
The so-called refined God King was on the verge of erupting in fury.
"Long time no see, I've missed you dearly," Chu Feng said at this moment, steeling himself and waving his small hand in greeting to Li Jiuxiao.
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