Chapter 83: Ruthlessness leads to more affection
The night is dark.

Under the mist, the whole city of Xindu was quiet, with the occasional crows' cry adding a bit of sadness.

The General's Mansion, the courtyard where Zhang Jue used to live.

Zhang Bao and Zhang Ning looked at Zhang Jiao standing beside the small altar, their eyes showing sadness and reluctance.

"Brother, please think about it again."

"Do you really want to die for that kid Ye Feng? Is it worth it?"

"Ning'er, please try to persuade Big Brother!"

"quick!!"

Before Zhang Ning could speak, Zhang Jiao forced a smile on his pale face: "I only have one day left to live, how can I say that I will die for Ye Feng?"

"Just do something useful while you can still move."

"Second brother, after I leave, you can leave with Ning'er. You don't have to be buried with me in Xindu City."

"You still have a few years."

Zhang Bao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Back then, the three of us brothers made great ambitions together. Now that you are all dead, how can I live alone?"

"Brother, take care. I won't let you be alone on the road!"

Sensing the determination to die in Zhang Bao's eyes, Zhang Jiao shook his head and said, "I have an important matter to entrust to you. If you fail to accomplish this, I will die with my eyes open."

Zhang Bao's eyes flashed with determination: "As long as my brother tells me to do it, I will go through fire and water without hesitation as long as I can do it."

Zhang Jue waved his hand, waited for Zhang Bao to come closer, and lowered his voice: "Look after Ning'er for me."

"She is still young after all. You have to take care of the other three brothers' offspring. You are the only pillar left in the family."

"I don't ask for great wealth and honor in the future, but I want to live in peace and security."

Zhang Bao was startled, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face. He was about to refuse, but Zhang Jiao said coldly: "What's wrong? You didn't even listen to my last words?"

"rustle."

The sound of wind blowing leaves could be heard.

"Who?"

Zhang Bao was tense all over and shouted loudly.

Zhang Jue patted him on the shoulder and said, "Who else could come here without anyone noticing?"

"Master Ye, why don't you come out?"

A figure appeared, and Ye Feng appeared in front of the three people again.

Seeing that Zhang Jue, who had little time left to live, was almost the same as an ordinary old man, one could not help but sigh.

He bowed and said, "Greetings, Master Zhang!"

"Still calling me leader?"

Ye Feng was stunned. Before he could speak again, Zhang Jiao smiled and waved his hand: "No need for those empty formalities. Just be nice to Ning'er in the future, and I will have no regrets in my grave."

"Before I leave, I have one more request. Can you spare my second brother?"

A complex expression flashed across Zhang Bao's eyes: "Brother, why should a man fear death?"

"Why beg for mercy?"

Zhang Jiao looked at Zhang Bao coldly: "Have you forgotten what I just said?"

"If this matter is not handled properly, I will never forgive you even in my grave."

Zhang Bao gritted his teeth and turned his head to the side.

After a brief hesitation, Ye Feng shook his head: "Zhang Bao must die!"

"Hmm?" Zhang Bao's eyes were wide as big as cow's eyes: "If you want to take my life, do it on the battlefield. It depends on your ability. I have no wish even if I die!"

A hint of sadness also flashed across Zhang Ning's beautiful eyes.

Although she knew that she did not hold such a high position in Ye Feng's heart, she also hoped that Ye Feng would show mercy to her.

Only Zhang Jiao's eyes were clear, and they were fixed on Ye Feng.

Ye Feng seemed not to have heard Zhang Bao's words, nor did he look at the expressions of the crowd. Instead, he turned his head and said to himself, "Very few people have seen Zhang Bao. If he was burned to death in the general's mansion, who would dig out his ashes?"

Zhang Jue smiled faintly: "Did you hear that? Zhang Bao will have to live and die with the General's Mansion when the city is destroyed!"

"You really didn't disappoint me."

"But I have given you the most precious things in my life. Even now that I am about to die, I will pave the way for you. You are not at a disadvantage."

At this point, he looked at Zhang Ning with gentle eyes: "Ning'er, remember what your father told you, as long as you live well and happily, I will pray for you in my grave."

"Well, it's getting late, I should go too!"

As he said this, he walked towards the altar.

Ye Feng looked at Zhang Jiao's lonely back and took out a bottle from his arms: "This is the alchemy method I followed in the Refining Spirit Technique. It uses the blood and core of exotic beasts with precious medicines. It can greatly make up for the loss of mental power and the weakness of the soul. Although it cannot prolong your life, it can prevent you from suffering backlash when you use your power."

"You can still spend the last few hours safely."

"Are you taking it now?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Ning's beautiful eyes and a smile appeared on her beautiful face.

Zhang Bao was also stunned, with a hint of disbelief in his eyes, but he quickly snatched the medicine bottle from Ye Feng: "If you have such a good thing, why don't you take it out earlier."

Then he quickly caught up with Zhang Jiao and said, "Brother, eat quickly!"

"It is made from so many precious things, it must have miraculous effects."

Zhang Jue opened the medicine bottle, and a blue and purple pill emitted a mysterious light.

Instantly, the aroma of medicine filled the entire courtyard. Zhang Bao's hands trembled: "This seems to be... seems to be the soul-restoring pill recorded in Taiping Yaoshu."

"No matter how badly you are injured, as long as you eat it, you can survive."

"Brother spent three years hunting several exotic beasts but never succeeded in refining it. How could you have it?"

Ye Feng didn't even turn his head: "How can you ordinary people understand the world of geniuses?"

"Is it worth making a fuss over such a small thing that I just made casually?"

Zhang Bao didn't bother to argue with Ye Feng: "Brother, if you eat this, maybe you can prolong your life. There is no need to use the 'Longevity of Heaven and Earth' move now. Wait a little longer."

Zhang Jue looked at the purple pill, a hint of soothing warmth flashing in his eyes.

"If it was just an ordinary internal injury, taking this pill would naturally replenish my vitality and restore my energy, but my life span has been exhausted, so taking this kind of thing is completely useless. It has no other use except to reduce my pain for a short period of time."

"Isn't it a waste to use such a magical object on a dying person like me?"

"Ning'er, take it! It will be useful in the future!"

Before Zhang Ning could speak, Ye Feng took out a few bottles from his arms again: "Don't worry about her share. How could I treat my woman badly?"

"Old man, just take care of yourself!"

"If I can suffer less, I will suffer less, so that I won't be scolded for being a bad person in the underworld."

There was a hint of tenderness in Zhang Ning's eyes as she looked at Ye Feng. At this moment, her heart felt sweet. She knew that under Ye Feng's cold face, he was also concerned about her. Otherwise, why would he put so much effort into it?

Zhang Ning nodded quickly and said loudly: "Father, please eat quickly, so that your daughter can feel better."

Zhang Jue picked up the Soul-Restoring Pill that he had always dreamed of but could not get, glanced at Ye Feng, and laughed: "The heartless people are more affectionate!"

"Ning'er has to repay this favor, and I won't be polite anymore!"

As he said this, he put the soul-restoring pill into his mouth.
(End of this chapter)