Hearing this, Ma Hongfei reluctantly nodded, "It's generous of you, Yu Ye."
Ma Hongfei's current state had completely surpassed Yu Daohan's level of surprise. He could only silently tend to his wounds.
Ma Hongfei, however, seemed to have opened the floodgates of conversation. "Yu Ye, do you still believe that your single shout once quelled all the demons and monsters in the martial world?"
Yu Daohan was bewildered.
When was this?
He had no recollection of it at all.
But before he could inquire, Ma Hongfei continued, "I was there then, and it was at that moment that I was already awestruck by your peerless aura."
Yu Daohan chuckled awkwardly, "Is that so?"
Ma Hongfei nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes. From then on, I vowed to join your sect."
Yu Daohan looked at Ma Hongfei's earnest expression, which seemed far from joking. He smiled, "Young brother, why did you want to join my sect?"
Although he didn't know Ma Hongfei's talent, with this fearless spirit, let alone a second-rate sect, even a first-rate sect would have him as an elder.
At that time, the Yan Huo Sect was merely at the bottom of the third-rate sects.
Ma Hongfei's eyes were firm, "Because you are my idol."
"Is that so?"
Yu Daohan felt a bit embarrassed by Ma Hongfei's resolute gaze.
How much did this kid admire him?
Then, Ma Hongfei shook his head, his face filled with bitterness, "Unfortunately, the Yan Huo Sect did not accept me."
Hearing this, Yu Daohan was completely confused, "You went to the Yan Huo Sect to seek apprenticeship?"
Ma Hongfei nodded, "That's right. I went to the Yan Huo Sect to seek apprenticeship, and the Yan Huo Sect did not accept me."
Yu Daohan shook his head, feeling some doubt.
It shouldn't be like this.
With this kid's courage, it was unlikely they wouldn't accept him.
"When did you go to the Yan Huo Sect to seek apprenticeship?" Yu Daohan pressed further.
Ma Hongfei answered without hesitation, "Three months ago."
"Three months ago?"
Yu Daohan suddenly realized that he had lost his memory during his battle with the Flood Dragon at that time.
But that couldn't be it either.
Yu Daohan asked again, "Do you know who you met at that time?"
Ma Hongfei nodded, "I do. It was the Great Elder, Hu Ting."
"Elder Hu?"
Yu Daohan became even more perplexed.
Given Elder Hu's personality, he shouldn't have let go of such a spirited and daring young man.
Could there be a reason for this?
Ma Hongfei looked at Yu Daohan with anticipation, "Idol, please let me join your sect."
"This..."
Yu Daohan did not agree immediately. "How about this, after this matter is resolved, we can discuss it further."
Since Elder Hu didn't accept this kid, there must be a reason. He had to ask Elder Hu before making a decision.
Ma Hongfei nodded repeatedly, "Okay, we'll talk after this matter is over."
Although Yu Daohan hadn't explicitly agreed.
Ma Hongfei understood.
In Chinese vernacular, not refusing meant agreeing.
"I'll accompany my idol."
Ma Hongfei said and prepared to go with Yu Daohan.
Yu Daohan refused, "Given your current condition, it's not suitable for you to continue fighting."
Hearing this, Ma Hongfei was about to thump his chest, but Yu Daohan quickly added, "To be a disciple of my Yan Huo Sect, you must at least have a healthy body."
Ma Hongfei stopped his actions upon hearing this, "Does my idol mean he's agreed to let me join the Yan Huo Sect?"
"Uh..."
Yu Daohan seemed a bit troubled. He placed a hand on Ma Hongfei's shoulder and smiled, "You need to recover your health first, understand?"
Ma Hongfei nodded repeatedly, "Understood, understood."
Yu Daohan nodded, turned, and continued to run deeper into the forest.
To be honest, he really didn't want to deal with this kid.
Although this kid's personality was similar to that of Zhou Fu, but...
Ma Hongfei, who remained in place, suddenly realized something and scratched the back of his head, looking puzzled, "Did my idol agree or not?"
"His tone seemed to suggest he agreed, but he didn't explicitly say so."
"Did he agree... or not?"
Ma Hongfei was utterly confused.
"If all else fails, should I chase after him and ask?"
Ma Hongfei said, then immediately shook his head, "Forget it. My idol has a good impression of me right now. If I follow him and ruin that impression, it would be terrible."
On the other side.
Yu Daohan ran deeper into the forest.
He easily dealt with a few apostles of the Divine Religion he encountered from time to time, but he still couldn't find any trace of Li Tiandao.
"Could this guy have already escaped?"
Yu Daohan's expression turned grim.
In such a short period, it was impossible for this guy to have escaped.
If he had escaped, he should have been discovered by now.
But there was no news at all.
Just then, a hurried voice came from the walkie-talkie.
"Yu Daohan, do you copy? Yu Daohan, do you copy... Yu..."
Yu Daohan, who was deep in thought, was suddenly interrupted. Hearing his name called directly, he angrily cursed, "Fen Yue, what the hell are you barking about!"
Fen Yue did not retort but said urgently, "Yu Ye, I've found Li Tiandao and I'm holding him off. Come quickly!"
Hearing this, Yu Daohan was overjoyed, "Quickly tell me the location!"
"Follow the stream all the way down."
"Hurry, hurry, I can't hold on much longer!"
Fen Yue's voice on the other end of the walkie-talkie was clearly strained, and the sound of weapons clashing could be heard.
"You're a good kid, you've made a great contribution. Hold on, I'm coming fast!"
Yu Daohan looked around and found a stream nearby. He stepped forward and ran downstream at full speed, shouting into the walkie-talkie, "Everyone, head downstream to support. The time to change the fate of humanity has come."
"Copy that!"
"Copy that!"
"Copy that!"
"..."
Everyone on the walkie-talkie replied and rushed downstream.
At this moment, everyone had only one goal in their hearts.
That was to retrieve the compass and save the common people.
Yu Daohan's eyes were resolute.
Let alone for the sake of the common people, even for the Yan Huo Sect and the little girl, he had to retrieve the compass!
Yu Daohan suddenly thought of something and said into the walkie-talkie again, "Also, Fen Yue, if you dare to call me by my name again, I'll rip your mouth open!"
The sounds of fighting continued from the walkie-talkie. After a moment, Fen Yue's angry roar could be heard, "Yu Daohan, I'll fuck your ancestors."
Yu Daohan was not angered. Instead, he rushed towards the downstream of the stream with all his might, a smile on his lips.
This kid still had the energy to curse him, which meant he could hold on for a few more minutes.
If this kid could hold off Li Tiandao until he arrived.
He could forgive him for cursing him.
After all, this kid had earned that right this time.
The martial world, from ancient times to the present, has always been filled with schemes and unscrupulous methods. This is unchangeable.
But there was one thing that could never change.
Whether it was in the past, the present, or the future.
In times of national crisis, everyone would unite against the common enemy and repel the invaders!