Chapter 5716: Handing it Over to the Sect

In Xiao Fan's eyes, Qu Muchen was no good person, yet he actually took the initiative to offer help.

"That's right! We are all members of the Yuxu Sect! You are even an Elder of the Yuxu Sect! Now that you've encountered danger, helping you is our duty!" Qu Muchen nodded heavily, looking at Xiao Fan with a serious expression.

Hearing this, Xiao Fan's opinion of Qu Muchen changed slightly.

Originally, in Xiao Fan's eyes, Qu Muchen was a despicable person skilled in disguise.

Had he misjudged him?!

No… Xiao Fan had seen many people with Qu Muchen's personality; it was impossible for him to be mistaken.

As expected.

Immediately after, Qu Muchen spoke, revealing his thoughts.

"Elder Xiao! Did you steal some treasure from that Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix? Is that why it's so anxious and has such a strong killing intent toward you?!" Qu Muchen asked.

So this is the catch… Xiao Fan became interested and said with a fake smile, "Exactly! I stole the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix's Dao Fruit!"

Hearing this, Qu Muchen suppressed his excitement and said, "Elder Xiao! You are truly powerful! To think you could even seize the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix's Dao Fruit! However, your current situation is worrying… Is there anything we can help with? Just say the word!"

Xiao Fan knew perfectly well what Qu Muchen was going to say next.

However, Xiao Fan did not want to follow Qu Muchen's script.

"Yes! Go and kill the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix for me! That would solve my problem!"

Qu Muchen: "…"

The crowd: "…"

Hearing this, Qu Muchen froze on the spot, while the other Yuxu Sect Disciples were all dumbfounded.

In Qu Muchen's view, after he spoke, Xiao Fan would surely decline, allowing him to continue with his pitch.

Instead, Xiao Fan mentioned something that was fundamentally impossible to achieve.

"Elder Xiao! Kill the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix? How could we possibly do that?!"

"Exactly! Elder Xiao! Even you can't beat the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix! You're counting on us?!"

"Elder Xiao! You wouldn't be trying to send us to our deaths, would you?!"

"…"

The Yuxu Sect Disciples spoke up one after another, expressing their dissatisfaction.

"Hehehe… I didn't say that." Xiao Fan looked at Qu Muchen. "You were the one who asked how you could help."

"Hehe… Elder Xiao, you must be joking. If it's just us, killing the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix is definitely impossible…" Qu Muchen said with a forced smile. "However! If Elder Xiao has other needs, we can certainly be of service!"

"Other things? Hehe… Like what? What kind of help do I need from you?!" Xiao Fan asked.

"Elder Xiao! You took the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix's Dao Fruit! It must hate you to the bone! How about this… hand the Dao Fruit over to us for safekeeping! Then you can concentrate fully on escaping! Once we leave the Outer Heaven Secret Realm, we will return the Dao Fruit to you! What do you think?!" Qu Muchen said seriously. "Otherwise, it's too dangerous for you to carry the Dao Fruit!"

Hearing this, the eyes of the Yuxu Sect Disciples lit up.

The Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix's Dao Fruit would be a massive contribution if brought outside.

If Xiao Fan gave them the Dao Fruit for safekeeping and then died at the hands of the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix, they could take it outside, and the Sect would surely reward them handsomely.

"Hehehe… Give it to you for safekeeping?!" Xiao Fan sneered.

"Exactly." Qu Muchen nodded heavily.

The other Yuxu Sect Disciples also spoke up.

"Elder Xiao! You're in too much danger right now! Let us keep it safe for you!"

"We will definitely do our best to protect it!"

"That's right! Elder Xiao! You can rest assured!"

"…"

"Hahaha… Do you take me for a fool? Hand the Dao Fruit to you for safekeeping while the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix comes after me? What if I die? What happens then?!" Xiao Fan laughed loudly, a deep killing intent swirling in his eyes.

"Elder Xiao! If you were to die accidentally… the Dao Fruit! We would hand it over to the Sect in your name!" Qu Muchen said earnestly.

"Hand it over to the Sect? Qu Muchen, oh Qu Muchen! You're absolutely hilarious!"