Watching Si Xin Xin depart, a hint of warmth touched Pu Yin’s cheeks. “Miss Feng, the child looks a lot like you. Speaking of which, what did you need me for?”
“Take a look at this.”
Feng Ning He didn’t hesitate, casually producing a map. “The place marked on the map is a den of human puppets. A large number of them are hidden within, and they don’t usually appear.”
The markings on the map were dense.
Even just looking at the map, one could imagine the sheer number of human puppets.
For some reason, as Pu Yin looked at the map before her, her eyelids twitched uncontrollably.
The number of these human puppets was truly immense.
Pu Yin couldn’t help but look up at the two people before her. “Where did this map come from?”
In response to the question, Si Jian Ye’s usually cold face showed no extra emotion, and his thin, cool voice slowly replied, “I discovered these places by chance and marked them.”
Pu Yin’s facial features tightened, as if instantly understanding the gravity of the situation. “If all these human puppets were to go berserk at the same time, the consequences would be unimaginable. Even more critical is that these places are usually devoid of human puppets.”
The reproduction rate of human puppets was too fast.
If the marked locations on the map weren’t dealt with quickly, it wouldn’t be long before one den of human puppets became ten.
“Exactly, that’s why I called you here.”
Feng Ning He’s eyes narrowed slightly, her gentle voice revealing her thoughts. “Sister Pu Yin, the map only marks what has been discovered, let alone those that haven’t. If these dens of human puppets aren’t dealt with quickly, the repercussions will be endless.”
Pu Yin had dealt with human puppets for thousands of years and understood perfectly what these things were.
She clenched her delicate fists, a hint of anger appearing on her heroic face. “These human puppets are truly detestable. It’s one thing for them to appear at the border, but now they are lurking all over the Dragon Domain.”
Si Jian Ye sat down leisurely, picking up his tea and taking a sip.
His composed demeanor gave the impression of someone utterly detached from the matter.
Feng Ning He didn’t forget to gently remind her, “Sister Pu Yin, since they are dens of human puppets, there will be no shortage of them. Our academy alone would find it difficult to deal with them. If other academies could assist, that would be ideal.”
Eliminating human puppets is everyone’s responsibility.
Everyone in the Dragon Domain had the responsibility and obligation to fight these damned human puppets.
Pu Yin naturally understood these principles and nodded slightly.
“I understand. I will take this map to the others in the academy and we will discuss how to proceed.”
With that, Pu Yin started to leave, but then paused as if remembering something. “Miss Feng, Young Master Si, you discovered the dens of human puppets. Why don’t you both come with me to explain to everyone?”
If these marked locations on the map were indeed dens of human puppets, it would be a great contribution.
It was obvious that she didn’t intend to claim all the credit for herself.
At this moment, Feng Ning He gently shook her head in refusal. “Sister Pu Yin, you can handle this matter. I just entered the border yesterday and need to rest and recuperate.”
Her words perfectly deflected Pu Yin’s request.
Pu Yin said no more, offered a simple farewell, and left.
Feng Ning He then turned her gaze to Si Jian Ye. “How did you sense these places where human puppets are hidden?”
Many of the places marked on the map were common areas, frequented by many people, yet no one had discovered them.
In response to the question, Si Jian Ye slowly raised his hand, nodded slightly, and a perfectly curved smile appeared on his lips. “I’m smart, I guessed it right away.”
These simple words made Feng Ning He’s lips twitch slightly.
Even now, Si Jian Ye couldn’t resist praising himself.
She didn’t believe a word of it.
Si Jian Ye’s eyes flickered slightly, and he gently patted his chiseled face with his well-defined hand. “If you give me a kiss on my cheek, I’ll tell you.”
Even though he was being intentionally roguish, with his handsome face, it was impossible to dislike him.
Feng Ning He hesitated for a moment, then finally stood up.
She stood still, as if contemplating something.
Si Jian Ye, however, had no patience to wait. He suddenly reached out, pulled her into his embrace, and kissed her deeply…
***
Deep within the border.
A cold, deep pool.
*Gada—*
The thick ice emitted a faint sound, and a crack shattered.
Following this crack came more cracks.
*Gada gada!*
In an instant, the ice shattered completely.
*Bang!*
A figure shot out from the water.
The man was drenched, cold water trickling down his face. A wild grin spread across his lips, and his pair of red eyes gleamed with madness.
“I’m finally… free! This damned ice pool held me for so long, did it really think it could control me forever?”
“Ahahaha!”
The man threw his head back and laughed maniacally, a chilling aura emanating from his flawless face.
At the same time.
The human puppets within the border seemed to sense something and began to caw madly. “Jie jie jie… Jie jie jie!”
The border.
The cultivators guarded the area as usual.
A human puppet swung its massive arm, smashing down towards a cultivator.
“Ah! Help me!”
The severely injured cultivator had no chance to escape. He hurriedly closed his eyes, hoping for a miracle.
Just as he thought he was about to die, the human puppet before him suddenly turned and ran.
The cultivator’s eyes widened in surprise, and he looked around.
For some reason, the surrounding human puppets, as if stimulated, kept turning and fleeing.
The human puppets moved extremely fast, disappearing in a short while.
“What’s going on?”
“Why did all the human puppets suddenly leave? Did something happen inside the border?”
At this moment, the surrounding cultivators began to murmur, constantly speculating about what had happened.
The human puppets turning and leaving in unison was truly strange.
However, they dared not step into the border to investigate. All they could do was report the matter.
***
The Strongest Academy.
Pu Yin, along with a few others, had specifically gone to the marked locations on the map to verify them. Only after confirming the map was accurate did she report it.
Moments later, she summoned representatives from various academies to discuss the matter.
In another courtyard.
A table laden with delicious food was set up in a pavilion.
A rich aroma filled the entire courtyard.
Everyone sat around the pavilion.
Si Xin Xin’s mouth was full of food, her bright eyes sparkling. “These dishes are truly delicious. The cooks at the Strongest Academy are indeed excellent!”
Seeing her enthusiastic demeanor, a smile appeared on Feng Ning He’s face. “Xin Xin, if you like them, eat more.”
Bai Nian Nian took a sip of fruit wine, her fair cheeks flushed with joy. “It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to sit down and eat together like this.”