The hard-found stronghold was now destroyed just like that, leaving Chen Feng inexplicably annoyed. He lowered his head for the first time to look at the girl who had brought this disaster.
Despite the dust all over her and a trace of blood on her lips, and even though she appeared utterly fatigued, her eyes remained as cool as an oasis in the desert, clear and bright like a pool of emerald water, full of stubbornness and confidence.
She was like a plum blossom standing proudly in the snow, silently and gracefully blooming in a quiet valley, indifferent to whatever happened around her, as if she stood alone on an endless plain, her eyes and brows exuding astonishing calmness.
Chen Feng couldn't help but sigh. The Creator was indeed partial. The girl before him could no longer be considered an ordinary character; with her specialty, she possessed the title of a hero template, and her mentality was even stronger than most people.
In this world, while the vast majority of people were still confused and helpless, the girl in front of him was already brave enough to fight the Earth Dragon and even found the opportunity to severely wound it, which was a rare feat.
Hero template.
These people are the backbone of humanity, endowed with extraordinary talents and abilities. Compared to other professions, they are the ones favored by heaven.
The outstanding ones.
No matter where these people go, they become the focus, whether in religious sects, guilds, or even military camps. They rise quickly and will become leaders in no time.
Originally, without his intervention, the girl's life would have ended. Even hiding in a room, her fate would have surely been to be torn to pieces by the Earth Dragon.
But now, due to his interference, the girl's destiny was changed.
How should he deal with her?
The girl had certain potential, but that arrow earlier might have left her with a grudge, which could cause some trouble…
So, the best solution is…
Chen Feng squinted his eyes, a hint of killing intent flashing in them…
.........…
Xu Hongzhuang looked at the Earth Dragon collapsed on the ground, breathing slightly, her eyes filled with a kind of bewildered look.
Slaughter.
Such a powerful creature was brutally slaughtered and met such a miserable end, while the Inferior Demon lay in wait nearby, as if petrified, awaiting Chen Feng's next command.
Xu Hongzhuang lifted her head, looking at Chen Feng with surprise, wanting to know how that man could make such a terrifying monster obey his orders.
Their eyes met.
Their gazes collided for the first time, and upon seeing Chen Feng's cold eyes, Xu Hongzhuang, for some reason, felt a sudden tremor in her heart, her face flushing slightly.
Xu Hongzhuang, who loved practicing with swords and blades since childhood, had no like-minded male friends around her, so her emotions were like a blank slate. She once had fantasies of roaming a world of martial valor, seeking justice, and her ideal partner being a peerless master.
And now…
The appearance of Chen Feng undoubtedly stirred her heart. It wasn't love but an unprecedented experience. After all, in that earlier crisis, it was the other party who rescued her, bravely fighting the monster and pulling her back from the brink of death.
Xu Hongzhuang struggled to stand up, paused, and said, "My name is Xu Hongzhuang, and thank you for saving me just now…"
A brief self-introduction, Xu Hongzhuang's complexion was somewhat pale, but she could already stand up. If it were an ordinary person who suffered such severe injuries, they would probably have died.
Long life.
An enviable specialty.
At this moment, Xu Hongzhuang seemed a bit apprehensive, speaking with a master capable of controlling monsters made her somewhat nervous.
In fact, she had long noticed that the Dark Elf standing beside Chen Feng was not human. Judging by her unusual skin color and ears, it was clear that she was another non-human.
Being able to make two non-humans willingly submit indicated that Chen Feng's strength far exceeded her understanding. Seeing Chen Feng remain silent, she paused and said, "Those arrows were shot by you too, right? So impressive, being able to hit its eyes from such a distance, although the first shot missed, I almost got hit…"
Xu Hongzhuang tried to compliment.
To Xu Hongzhuang's gesture of goodwill, Chen Feng did not respond. He just stood there coldly.
Very funny…
Missed?
When she said that, evidently without any resentment, her skills were not bad, but her mind seemed not very shrewd.
Chen Feng had judged wrongly. He always considered issues from his own position, but the reality was, although the girl before him had an hero template, her mind hadn't changed, and she hasn't undergone the baptism of darkness, still carrying a little innocence.
The girl was somewhat foolish, perhaps naive.
She was like an unbloomed poppy, and he could completely cultivate her in his own way…
Conquer.
A word emerged in Chen Feng's mind.
Heavenly Favored.
People like this have great potential, and they bear the responsibility for the rise of humanity in a certain sense. If you can win over such a person, it would undoubtedly be an asset in the future.
She is very naive.
Having never experienced the baptism of death and human betrayal, it was easy for a mark to be left in her mind, a mark that would accompany her for a lifetime.
Brief silence.
Chen Feng's lips curled into a slight smile, the killing intent in his eyes dissipating gradually. To conquer a Heavenly Favored, just the thought of it was enough to astonish people.
Long-term association with dark creatures.
Unknowingly, Chen Feng got infected with some will of the Abyss, dangerous, evil, and very eerie.
Yet this wasn't a bad thing; good people don't live long, in this world, this saying was very applicable.
Feeling the awkward silence around, Xu Hongzhuang laughed awkwardly, not knowing which words she had said wrong, or if the other party had no interest in conversing with her at all.
Suddenly, the Dark Elf raised her hand, emitting a cold gleam, and pointed an arrow straight at Xu Hongzhuang's body.
"Do you mean... I almost got you killed just now?"
Chen Feng's voice wasn't loud, but it was filled with icy coldness and piercing killing intent. To show loyalty, the Dark Elf's fingers twitched, pointing the arrow at the top of Xu Hongzhuang's head.
"How could that be... of course not, I am truly grateful that you saved me... how could I have such thoughts?"
Chen Feng's sudden change in demeanor surprised Xu Hongzhuang. She waved her hands to refute, not because of the threat of death, but because she disliked being misunderstood by others. As the rescued one, she indeed felt grateful to Chen Feng.
That was about enough.
Seeing Xu Hongzhuang arguing vigorously, Chen Feng shook his head and said softly, "No, even if you think that, it doesn't matter, because of that arrow earlier, I really wanted to kill you…"