Chapter 301 – Enemy On A Narrow Road
Hexi was shocked, but just as she was about to ask him how to find the array’s core, her gaze suddenly focused on something in the distance.
Almost at the same time, a happy voice travelled from within the white fog, “Big Brother, so as it turns out, you’re here! We’ve finally found you!”
When Hexi heard this voice, the look on her face abruptly changed and a murderous glint appeared in her eyes.
That was the voice...of Feng Lian Ying!
In the blink of an eye, more than ten figures materialised one after another from the white fog to appear in front of her.
In addition to Feng Lian Ying who had a look of pleasant surprise on her face, walking beside her was Nie Jinchen and some disciples of the Liu Li sect. Most of these disciples were at the peak of Meridians stage, but there were also a few low-levelled Gold Core stage martial artists.
Besides Feng Lian Ying and Nie Jinchen, amongst the people with them, there was also one other person that Hexi recognised.
It was the Third Prince, Shangguan Rui, and his two Gold Core stage personal bodyguards that she’d met at the entrance of Hell King Manor.
Hexi’s face became very unsightly.
She hadn’t expected that the black clothed man would actually be Feng Lian Ying’s Older Brother! Not only that, but dealing with an enemy on a narrow road, in the midst of this white fog, she had unexpectedly bumped into this vicious white lotus; Feng Lian Ying.
Sure enough, Feng Lian Ying’s attention was so focused on the black clothed man that she hadn’t seen Hexi yet.
But, as soon as she turned her head, her beautiful eyes couldn’t help but widen before she instantly uttered a scream filled with anger and resentment, “Slut?! Why are you here?!”
Hexi’s hand clenched tightly around a vine of the Purple Abyss Vine, while cold sweat seeped out of her palms.
Although, on the surface, her face was expressionless as she sneeringly said, “Who is the slut that’s calling someone a slut?”
“Of course the slut is calling...” Feng Lian Ying started saying before she realised what she’d said and stopped. She couldn’t help but snarl as she took out her Flying Sword to stab at Hexi.
But she’d forgotten that in this white fog she was unable to use spiritual power, rendering the Flying Sword just like an ordinary Long Sword. On top of that, she was just like a useless person without enough strength to even truss a chicken.
Feng Lian Ying had only just managed to feebly thrust the Flying Sword forward before Hexi stopped it, and then without hesitation, lift her foot to fiercely kicked Feng Lian Ying’s stomach.
Feng Lian Ying screamed as she flew back like a kite with an abruptly snapped string before she then crashed down hard to the ground.
With a deathly pale complexion, she covered her stomach and started to incessantly howl in pain.
When Nie Jinchen saw that Feng Lian Ying was seriously injured, he was startled and filled with heartache. Quickly approaching her he helped support her to sit up, and then stuffed a medicinal pill into her mouth.
“Little Sister Lian Ying, are you all right?!”
Feng Lian Ying clutched his wrist with her nails deeply embedding themselves into in his flesh, and with a slightly hysterical voice said, “Kill him, kill that slut for me! I’ll grind his bones into dust and scatter the powder!”
“Okay, okay. Little Sister Lian Ying rest assured, I will definitely take revenge for you!”
With that, Nie Jinchen suddenly stood up and bellowed towards the disciples of the Liu Li sect behind him, “Kill that stinky brat and dismember his body for me! Whoever ends up killing him, I will inform the Clan Head and recommend that they are allowed to become an inner sect disciple!”
After having said that, a green disk instantly appeared in his hand.
At first, the disk didn’t seem to be anything remarkable. Yet, when Nie Jinchen bit the tip of his tongue and allowed the blood to drip onto the disk, it suddenly lit up with a dazzlingly bright green light.
The weapon that had initially lacked spiritual power fluctuations instantly absorbed a part of the spiritual power within the white fog and began to emit an intense aura.
The elegant yet frail looking teenager stood alone in the white fog, and with the purple coloured vine in his hand shuddering slightly, a corner of his mouth curled up to form a stubborn sneer.
Chapter 302 – Big Brother!
As ten or so martial artists rushed towards her, Hexi was like a lone wolf being surrounded by a group of beasts. It was clear that in the next moment she would be torn to shreds, yet she didn’t cower or show any signs of fear.
The disk in Nie Jinchen’s hand flew directly towards Hexi as he leapt into the air while roaring, “Go die–!!”
The disk gave him a brief burst of spiritual power, giving him the confidence to feel that he could dismember this vile bastard’s body that had wounded his Little Sister Lian Ying.
But immediately after yelling, a scene occurred that shocked him to the core.
The moment that disk arrived before Hexi, it abruptly started trembling. Following that, a purple coloured shadow wrapped around it until it formed a ball.
That purple shadow was, of course, a purple coloured vine and a fifth ranked devil plant; the Purple Abyss Vine.
The Purple Abyss Vine had been like an excited puppy as it dashed towards the disk, and in a short time, tightly wrapped its vines around it. Then, like a big mouth, the disk was swallowed whole.
A crunching noise, similar to that of a chewing sound, came from the purple vine and mixed with a rustling sound caused by the purple vine swaying in excitement. In the deathly quiet fog, these sounds echoed in the surroundings and were particularly frightening.
“You–! You–!” Nie Jinchen clutched his chest which was in pain and pointed to Hexi, asking with a trembling voice, “How can you use spiritual power within the white fog?”
A smirk appeared in a corner of Hexi’s mouth, and the purple vine in her hand suddenly transformed into a whip. Next, the whip fiercely slashed at the closest disciple of the Liu Li sect.
That person was merely at the Meridians stage so being hit by the Purple Abyss Vine’s whip caused him to immediately wail in pain and fall to the ground; a bloody and gruesome wound visible on his body.
Watching as Feng Lian Ying, the person who had bullied her in the secret territory, now trembled on the ground with blood flowing from a corner of her mouth, Hexi felt pleased in her heart.
It seemed that this white fog wasn’t entirely lacking in benefits!
When Feng Lian Ying met Hexi’s disdain-filled eyes, she was no longer able to bear it. So standing up, she at first staggered before she then rushed towards the black clothed man, brokenly weeping, “Big Brother, you must help me take revenge!”
The black clothed man frowned, his expression gloomy and cold as he slowly asked, “You know him?”
Feng Lian Ying’s body was on the verge of collapsing as she gave him a sad and heartbroken look, and said in a trembling voice, “Big Brother, that bastard is Xi Yue; he cheated me and robbed me of my Zijin Palace inheritance! He also provoked the relationship between our Liu Li sect and Brother Yu. Obviously, he’s a man, but he shamelessly seduced Brother Yu! Big Brother, quickly kill that bastard for me!”
The eyes of the black clothed man suddenly filled with frost. As his gaze fell on Hexi, he slowly stepped forward as he asked, “You seduced Nangong Yu?”
Feng Lian Ying felt delighted in her heart. However, the expression on her face showed even more sadness and distress. “Big Brother, the injuries to my body were caused by him. He also joined with Gu Liufeng of Sheng De hall to speak rudely to us of the Liu Li sect! They said that even though we were from the Feng family, we still wouldn’t enter their eyes.”
“I’m so angry it’s unbearable and want to teach him a lesson! Who would’ve thought that Brother Yu, who has always loved me dearly, would be bewitched by such a bastard and wholeheartedly protect him!? Such a lowly person who doesn’t know shamelessness and is a vicious bastard like him; I will never allow him to live in this world. Big Brother, please kill him for me!”
Nie Jinchen, who was standing to the side, quickly echoed what Feng Lian Ying had said with, “Young Master, I personally saw Gu Liufeng injure Little Sister Lian Ying. At that time, Nangong Yu not only didn’t help Little Sister Lian Ying, but he instead protected this loathsome brat. You must help seek justice for Little Sister Lian Ying!”
Chapter 303 – Leave Nangong Yu?
Even though it was a matter that had nothing to do with himself, Shangguan Rui couldn’t help but interrupt as he stood off to the side. “I’ve seen this boy in Hell King Manor before; the servants there all treat him extremely respectfully. It may be assumed that his relationship with Hell King must be exceptionally intimate?”
Hearing Shangguan Rui’s words, Feng Lian Ying grit her teeth out of jealousy. But when she turned her head and saw the black clothed man’s gloomy look, a delighted smile couldn’t help but spread across her face.
Big Brother had also hoped that the Feng family could be connected by marriage to Hell King Manor, yet now this loathsome brat had inserted himself between her and Nangong Yu, destroying their relationship with Hell King Manor. How could Big Brother not be angry?
Even though she didn’t know what trick that brat had used, it was clear that in this white fog, these people weren’t his match.
The only one who could kill him was her Big Brother; Feng Yunjing.
That’s right, the black clothed man in front of her was the Young Master of the Feng family. Cang Ming Kingdom’s most powerful and feared man of the Feng family – Feng Yunjing.
Although the Liu Li sect was one of the four major sects in the Mi Luo continent, in actuality, it was all because of the influence of the Feng family. In the Liu Li sect, Feng Lian Ying was capable of stirring up all sorts of trouble, and yet she could still be called the Young Head of the sect. But compared to her Big Brother, Feng Yunjing, in regards to terms of privilege or strength, it was like comparing clouds to mud.
From a child until now, Feng Lian Ying had been afraid of this half-brother. Except for Nangong Yu, she had never seen a man as fearful and powerful as her Big Brother.
Therefore, as long as her Big Brother was willing to help her, killing this bastard would be as simple as crushing an ant.
Feng Yunjing’s face was gloomy and cold, leaving his thoughts utterly unreadable as he slowly walked towards Hexi.
Hexi’s expression was also no longer as wilful as before, but instead grave as she tightly clenched the purple vine in her hand.
Feng Yunjing didn’t make any moves to attack her. Instead, he slowly walked to stand in front of Hexi, then darkly said, “Xi Yue, is it? Perhaps I can give you an opportunity to not die!”
With a brief pause, he then suddenly took a step forward, closing the distance between the two of them before he arrogantly said, “As long as you vow to leave Nangong Yu and never see him again, as well as helping me to break the Major Cloud array, I’ll let you go. How does that sound?”
A corner of Hexi’s mouth faintly curled upwards. “I can.”
Delight flashed deeply within Feng Yunjing’s eyes without him realising. However, he heard Hexi abruptly raise her voice while laughing lightly. “Of course, that’s as long as you personally kill the people who offended me...who also happen to be in front of me!”
Her gaze fell upon Feng Lian Ying, and the smile on her mouth became more devilish. “As long as you personally kill Feng Lian Ying and Nie Jinchen, I will help you to break the Major Cloud array. You say...how is it?”
“You bastard–!!” After hearing the conversation between the pair, Feng Lian Ying screamed, and regardless of everything, she rushed towards Hexi. “Bastard, I want you to die! You better die! Go die! Go die!!”
However, Feng Lian Ying had barely rushed towards Hexi before she was restrained by Feng Yunjing, leaving her completely unable to move even a simple step.
Feng Lian Ying was shocked and raised her head to stare at her Big Brother, then she hysterically screamed, “Feng Yunjing, even you are seduced by him?! Such a shameless man! In the end, what’s so good about him? Aren’t you are afraid that if Daddy knows...”
“PAH!!–” The sounds of a slap echoed in their ears, and Feng Lian Ying was thrown to the ground by Feng Yunjing’s hit.
Lifting her head she met with her Big Brother’s dark and cold eyes, causing her to tremble all over. An unspeakable fear surged within her heart, draining her complexion to a deathly pale.
“Big Brother, I’m sorry, I...I didn’t mean to say that. I said that out of anger...” Feng Lian Ying’s heart was full of fear, to the extent that her voice was trembling and making her words hard to understand.
Chapter 304 – Prey
Feng Yunjing didn’t looked at her, rather, he looked towards Hexi and coldly said, “You have no option regarding this matter. Either you never see Nangong Yu again and help me break the array, or...”
“If I don’t agree?”
Feng Yunjing’s face sank, and he suddenly reached out his hand to grip Hexi’s chin, forcing her to look up as he faintly sneered, “Did you use this face to bewitch Nangong Yu? I see that it’s indeed a feast for the eyes, but if Nangong Yu were to know that you’d become one of my people, I wonder whether he would still want you or not...argh-!!”
Feng Yunjing suddenly released Hexi’s chin, his face ashen as he stepped backwards. Then, slowly reaching out his hand, he gently touched his earlobe.
His hand unexpectedly felt something cold and damp, before he realised it was blood.
A gleam of killing intent flashed within Hexi’s eyes, and the purple vine suddenly sprang out from behind her. Like a curtain that covered the sky, it erected a terrifying barrier behind her.
“There may be another option, and that is, you all die–!!”
Her voice was laced with bone-chilling anger and humiliation, which made her jade-white face appear bright red like a peach blossom. This unexpectedly increased her beauty, to the point that she could easily hook a person’s soul.
A glint flashed across Feng Yunjing’s eyes, and the smile on his face was dark and overbearing with the hint of his aggressive nature, indicating his thrill to a challenge. “Very good! Never before has prey managed to escape from my hands. Xi Yue, I’d like to see whether or not you can accomplish it.”
A blackish-blue flag soared, entangling itself with the purple vine and making it clear that they were evenly matched.
A Long Sword appeared in Hexi’s hand, and from the tip of the sword, countless shadow swords erupted that enveloped Feng Yunjing.
Such an exquisite sword technique was like an illusion that utilised one’s full strength to carry it out. Obviously, there were no spiritual power fluctuations, but it was like a gorgeous dance; beautiful and magnificent.
Momentarily the sky actually changed, with clouds and mist covering the sun.
Feng Yunjing moved to avoid the sword’s attack, as a touch of shock and admiration flashed within his eyes. Suddenly, his body emitted a red light, while a dark rumble echoed in the sky and rang in Hexi’s ears. “It’s a pity, but if I were to let you continue advancing in this white fog, there’s the possibility that not even I would be able to stop you. At this very moment, you are doomed to become my prey– Xi Yue!”
As his words fell the red light suddenly intensified, like blood condensing, before it then swept towards Hexi.
The blazing atmosphere caused Hexi’s steps to falter, and an amazed expression appeared on her face.
There was obviously no spiritual power in the atmosphere, but when it touched her body, it was unexpectedly able to thoroughly absorb her physical energy.
In just a moment, Hexi couldn’t even lift her sword, and it fell to the ground with a clang.
Her complexion became deathly pale, and her feet staggered as if she was about to fall. A corner of Feng Yunjing’s mouth curled into a callous smile, and he extended one of his long arms to pull her into his embrace.
Yet who would have thought that the moment he reached out his hand, he would be surprised?
Feng Yunjing’s figure rapidly retreated, but he was unable to avoid the full force of the sword wrapped in a murderous aura. This resulted in the cloth on his sleeve being torn, and a ghastly cut to appear on his arm.
Hexi’s body became limp yet instead of falling to the ground; she fell into a warm embrace.
A familiar scent assailed her nostrils. It was like she had finally reached a safe harbour; a place she had been longing for with great expectations.
Unaware of why, Hexi felt her nose itch as she softly called out a single name, “Nangong Yu.”
Nangong Yu suddenly released her to grab her shoulders, examining every inch of her for injuries.
The palms that touched her body were scalding hot, and at this moment, they were shaking slightly, showing how frightened the owner of the hands was.
Chapter 305 – If It’s Unreasonable This King Indulges Him
“Nangong Yu, I’m all right. My power is just depleted; that’s all,” Momentarily, Hexi was unsure whether to laugh or cry.
In front of so many people, in the end, until when was this guy going to continue touching her.
In response to her, however, Nangong Yu gathered her into his arms and tightly embraced her. “Xi’er...! Fortunately you’re all right! Fortunately, I found you, Xi’er!”
Hexi felt extreme pain; like her bones were being crushed. This man was acting like he wanted to fuse her to himself, making her unable to breathe.
But deep in her heart, there flowed a warmth that she couldn’t precisely pinpoint, making her restless, angry, and lonely heart of a moment ago become calm.
It wasn’t until a good while later that Nangong Yu finally loosened his hold on Hexi, then turned towards Feng Yunjing.
Feng Yunjing’s eyes narrowed slightly, a cold and dangerous light gleaming within them.
His gaze fell on Nangong Yu’s hands; one of which was firmly wrapped around the ‘youngster’s’ slender waist, while the other was helping to tidy up the ‘youngster’s’ hair now and then. It also regularly drifted down to stroke his warm and tender cheek, as if confirming his existence.
The ‘youngster’ who was still confronting him with bared fangs like a fierce little beast a moment ago, was now nestled in Nangong Yu’s arms, looking utterly adorable and docile.
The two people standing together and cuddling seemed like a pair of jade annulus made in heaven; both male and female as beautiful as a painting.
So beautiful, it was unpleasant to the eye.
Before Feng Yunjing had a chance to say anything, Feng Lian Ying’s voice was heard sobbing behind him, “Brother Yu, why do you only care about whether or not Young Master Xi was injured? I was ambushed by him just a moment ago, and until now, my stomach is still in a lot of pain! Aren’t you concerned about me even a little bit? In your heart, do our feelings for each other, over so many years, not even compare with this treacherous boy?”
Hexi raised her eyebrows, and she couldn’t help but step backwards from the hands that were looped around her body.
Yes, she had just beaten up Feng Lian Ying. Moreover, after she’d finished beating her up, until now, she’d felt very pleased.
She would like to see how Nangong Yu would react when he saw that his beloved Little Sister Lian Ying had sustained an injury, and what’s more, it was caused by her.
Seeing her wanting to get away from him, Nangong Yu’s face sank. Suddenly, he reached out his hands to pull her back, firmly imprisoning her in his arms.
His icy-cold eyes landed on Feng Lian Ying, and slowly speaking with a calm tone, he said, “Xi’er is one of this King’s people. Anything that he does, if it’s justified, this King lets him do as he pleases; if it’s unreasonable, then this King indulges him.”
“If you’re dissatisfied, then you can bring it up with this King. However, if anyone dares to lay a hand on Xi’er behind my back, then don’t blame me for being impolite.”
Feng Lian Ying watched as Nangong Yu said this with dagger-like eyes as he glared at Feng Yunjing.
Fury flashed in Feng Yunjing’s eyes, and he coldly asked, “Nangong Yu, did you hit your head on something? For a guy with an unknown origin, you want to oppose my Feng family?”
Following that, Feng Yunjing’s gaze fell on Hexi while he grit his teeth, the voice leaving his mouth unexpectedly ruthless and irritable, “In the end, what method did he use to seduce you? His outstanding face? Lascivious body? Or maybe it was that skilful little mouth? If it’s a man or woman like him that you want, then the Feng family can find a few more for you!”
“For trash like him, you dare to offend our Feng family and abuse the kindness we used to save your life...is he really worth it? Nangong Yu, it’s better for you to give him to me to deal with. How does that sound? Believe me, with such an outcome, both the Feng family and Hell King Manor will be satisfied!”
The coldness in Hexi’s eyes suddenly intensified with his words, while rage surged in her chest to cause a strong murderous aura to overflow from her entire body.