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Granny Gong brought four young maids with her. They had all been carefully chosen for the task, and were very well-behaved.Some helped Feng Wu get dressed, some tended to her face, and some helped her put her shoes on… Before long, Feng Wu was tidied up and presentable.
Granny Gong herself put a belt on Feng Wu. As she did so, she said, “Miss Feng, the crown prince carried you back himself.”
Carried her back… himself?
Feng Wu’s stomach lurched.
“Wh- what did you say?” Feng Wu seemed shocked.
Granny Gong smiled. “Miss Wu, do you still remember the duel at Imperial College?”
Feng Wu said, “Of course.”
Granny Gong said sympathetically, “His Royal Highness has been in the water dungeon all this time, and flogged as self-punishment, but when the secret guards arrived to inform him about the Xuanyuan family, His Royal Highness broke out of the water dungeon right away.”
Feng Wu didn’t know what to say.
Flogged?
Self-punishment?
Broke out of the water dungeon?
Granny Gong said seriously, “His Royal Highness arrived just in time to save you, Miss Wu. Otherwise, we can’t imagine what might have happened to you.”
Biting her lower lip, Feng Wu remained silent, but deep down, she was slightly touched.
Granny Gong was right. If Jun Linyuan hadn’t arrived at the last moment to draw Xuanyuan Kun’s soul out of Xuanyuan Yi’s body, she would have lost the battle.
“Where… is he?” Feng Wu’s clear eyes reminded one of the morning dew, and when she turned around, she looked as pretty as a picture.
Granny Gong secretly rejoiced.
It seemed that all her efforts hadn’t been wasted. The girl, who had been as ignorant of her own feelings as the crown prince, was finally going to acknowledge them.
Smiling, Granny Gong pushed Feng Wu, who was all dressed up, toward the door. “His Royal Highness is in his study. It’s right there, the wooden courtyard.”
Since Jun Linyuan had given her a lot of help, Feng Wu thought that it was only reasonable to thank the guy.
Granny Gong was relieved by the knowledge that she had accomplished her mission. She left in a great mood.
On her way to the study, Feng Wu still felt conflicted over how to thank Jun Linyuan, when she overheard a conversation.
“Have you heard? His Royal Highness carried Miss Feng Wu back himself yesterday.”
“Have we heard? We saw it with our own eyes.”
“So, it’s true?”
“Of course.”
“Don’t you know? Everyone has been talking about it.”
“About His Royal Highness carrying Miss Feng Wu?”
“That’s right. Everyone is saying that His Royal Highness is in love with Miss Feng Wu.”
“But isn’t Miss Zuo our future lady? She’s the real phoenix.”
“Our crown prince won’t just have one woman. Miss Zuo is going to be his official wife, and Miss Feng Wu is going to be the concubine.”
“That’s right. Miss Feng Wu should consider herself a very lucky woman to be able to become a concubine. Surely she isn’t vain enough to hope that she’ll become his official wife.”
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Feng Wu heard every single word of the malicious conversation.
She had been immersed in her own world, but frowned when she heard this.
Usually, she didn’t care much about other people’s comments, but somehow, she was irritated this time.
Whether it was because of Zuo Qingluan or not, Feng Wu couldn’t care less. She only knew that she was now very angry.
“Thump!”
With a wave of her hand, Feng Wu picked up the maid, who had been guiding the conversation, by the neck!
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It was none other than Zhen Qiu!Zhen Qiu and Zhen Xia were twins. Since Zhen Xia worked for Zuo Qingluan, so did Zhen Qiu.
And Zhen Qiu had been deliberately guiding the conversation in that direction because she saw Feng Wu walking their way. She was trying to make Feng Wu angry.
She thought she knew Feng Wu’s disposition well, and that the latter would storm off after hearing the conversation. But to her surprise —
Feng Wu took action without hesitation.
Held up by Feng Wu, Zhen Qiu couldn’t move a muscle.
“Argh, you —” Zhen Qiu looked frightened.
Holding her throat, Feng Wu stared at her with an emotionless face. “Were you talking about me?”
“Hm —”
Feng Wu had lifted Zhen Qiu off the ground, and the girl struggled in fear.
No matter how hard she struggled, Feng Wu wouldn’t let go.
Zhen Qiu’s pupils dilated and her eyes filled with fear…
Feng Wu let go of her just before the maid was about to die.
Thud!
Zhen Qiu fell to the ground with a thump. She was in such pain that she was in tears.
Feng Wu darted another murderous look at Zhen Qiu before she walked away, acting as though Zhen Qiu was nothing but an ant.
Sitting on the ground, Zhen Qiu gasped for air, still looking shaken…
Feng stood quietly outside the study.
He didn’t say a word when Feng Wu arrived, and only opened the door for her.
Feng Wu didn’t look too happy, but she was trying to control her temper.
She walked into the study to find the handsome teenager sitting at the table.
A stack of memorials were on the table, and the teenager was reading them attentively.
Warm sunlight shone in through the side window onto the side of his face.
The teenager had well-defined features, and accentuated by the light, he gave off an unapproachable feeling.
“He looks as pretty as a picture.” Those words popped into Feng Wu’s head, and she was dazed on the spot as she forgot what she was there for.
Just then, the teenager slowly looked up at Feng Wu with his brooding eyes.
But he went back to the memorials almost immediately as he said in an indifferent tone, “You’re awake.”
Recalling what she heard from the maids earlier, Feng Wu bit her lower lip and snorted without saying a word.
With how arrogant the crown prince was, he sat there and waited for Feng Wu to thank him. However, when she finally arrived, she looked rather reluctant to be there.
Frowning, Jun Linyuan spoke in that indifferent tone again. “Well done, confronting Xuanyuan Kun’s soul like that.”
There was obvious reproach in his slightly sarcastic tone.
Gritting her teeth, Feng Wu retorted inwardly: She hadn’t known that Xuanyuan Kun’s soul was in Xuanyuan Yi’s body at first.
But somehow, the indifferent glance Jun Linyuan gave her reminded Feng Wu of when she was little and her beautiful master had scolded her when he caught her slacking off.
Clenching her fists, Feng Wu didn’t speak.
Since Feng Wu wouldn’t reply, Jun Linyuan pushed away the memorials, which fell to the floor one after another.
Feng Wu had very sharp eyes. She saw that all the memorials were about impeaching Jun Linyuan.
“Get over here!”
The teenager was breathtakingly beautiful, but his cold voice was even more striking.
Feng Wu clenched her fists.
After all, Jun Linyuan had helped her. With that thought in mind, Feng Wu walked up to Jun Linyuan.
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Jun Linyuan glanced at her and frowned. “Did someone upset you?”“Who do you think?” thought Feng Wu.
Of course, Feng Wu would never say that out loud. She stared at Jun Linyuan, then bowed.
After that, Feng Wu stood back up. She turned around decisively and left, keeping her back ramrod straight.
Jun Linyuan had done her a big favor, but he had also given her a lot of trouble by carrying her back. Feng Wu felt conflicted…
“Stop!”
Frowning, Jun Linyuan narrowed his eyes and gave off a terrifying energy.
But Feng Wu didn’t stop; she kept walking. The next second, an invisible power that resembled a very long arm pulled Feng Wu back.
Before Feng Wu realized what was going on, she was already sitting on Jun Linyuan’s lap.
The position was so suggestive.
The first thing Feng Wu could think of was —
“Zuo Qingluan is the crown prince’s future wife. As for Feng Wu, she’ll be his concubine at most.”
She didn’t like the sound of that at all.
Feng Wu tried to shove Jun Linyuan away.
However, Jun Linyuan caught her with his long, powerful arms and held her so tightly that veins popped on the back of his hands.
A storm seemed to rage in the domineering teenager’s eyes as he glared at Feng Wu.
“Speak!” He stared at her with a grim look on his face.
Biting her lower lip, Feng Wu sulked.
“What are you mad about?” The teenager stared at her, his livid face looking rather frightening.
Outside, Feng was almost in tears.
Granny Gong was equally surprised, and she turned to Feng in bewilderment.
Why was this happening? Everything had been fine when Feng Wu came to the study.
Feng shrugged. He thought that the two teenagers had talked it through already. What was this all about?
Granny Gong wanted to go in and set things straight for them.
“Don’t —” Feng stopped her.
The crown prince was all about saving face. An outsider would only make things worse.
Granny Gong pulled a long face. She was worried sick.
Inside —
The crown prince had a livid expression. Clutching Feng Wu’s hand, he said aggressively, “Speak!”
Taking a deep breath, Feng Wu said, “I’ve thanked you for helping me with Flying Dragon and Xuanyuan Kun. What more do you want?”
Jun Linyuan’s eyes reminded one of a savage beast as he sneered. “Since when do I need you to thank me?”
Feng Wu gritted her teeth. “If you don’t, then let go of me!”
Jun Linyuan’s cold voice turned hoarse. “Tell me why you’re angry!”
Throwing off his hand, Feng Wu stared at him. “You really want to know?”
“Speak!”
“Fine! You asked for it! Here’s why!” Feng Wu glowered at Jun Linyuan. “Why did you carry me back?!”
Jun Linyuan frowned.
“You carried me off in front of so many people. Do you know the consequences of doing that?!
“Do you have any idea what your fervent fans will do?
“And do you know what kind of crazy things the Zuo family will try to do to me?
“And there’s the empress dowager. How do you know she won’t make me commit suicide with a glass of poisonous wine?”
“You —”
Feng Wu grew angrier as she spoke. “Why did you have to carry me off? Do you know what that stands for? You’re unbelievable!”
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The warmth in the crown prince’s eyes was gone, and the look on his face turned cold again. However, something fragile flashed in his eyes.But it disappeared so fast, before Feng Wu could notice it, and the vulnerable look was replaced with raging fire!
With the murderous look in his eyes, the teenager reminded one of a savage beast.
“That’s what you’re mad about?!”
Caressing the girl’s fair cheek with his calloused fingertip, the teenager whispered, “Do you hate our names being mentioned together that much?
“Do you hate the idea of being associated with me?” There was something cruel and ferocious in Jun Linyuan’s eyes.
It gave Feng Wu the creeps!
Feng Wu stumbled back involuntarily, but Jun Linyuan wouldn’t let go of her hand. In his contracted pupils, there was rage and misery!
No one had been able to enrage and upset him like this before!
He was a good-looking teenager, and his features were still breathtakingly exquisite even when he was angry.
The sadness and despair in his eyes was heartbreaking to see.
Even if Feng Wu had a heart of stone, she couldn’t help feeling sorry for him at that moment.
However, before she realized it, the despair in his eyes was replaced with fury.
Killing intent filled the room, as if the god of death had just descended.
Suddenly, the teenager lowered his head.
Sensing what was coming, Feng Wu involuntarily turned her head away.
However, the teenager was too fast. He pressed a hand to the back of her head and gripped her chin with the other hand.
The next second, his warm lips landed on hers.
His kiss reminded her of a raging storm. It was so domineering that she felt an immense power coming down upon her.
Feng Wu was bewildered.
When she realized what was going on, the teenager had pried her lips open and stuck his tongue into her mouth.
He even tore Feng Wu’s robe.
The ripping sound startled Feng Wu, and she pushed at Jun Linyuan’s chest in frustration, but he wouldn’t budge.
Infuriated, Feng Wu bit his lower lip until blood oozed out from the corner of his mouth like a blooming rose. However, he still wouldn’t stop, and kissed her even harder.
“Thump!”
Feng Wu was so furious that her eyes went red. She then slapped him.
The crisp sound startled Jun Linyuan, as well as the two people outside the door.
Feng and Granny Gong looked at each other in bewilderment, and both were at a loss.
To enter or not to enter, that was the question.
Inside, Feng Wu glared at Jun Linyuan.
There was a distinctive handprint on Jun Linyuan’s cheek, and he looked baffled.
“Jun Linyuan! I don’t owe you anything now!”
Feng Wu shoved him away, then ran off.
In her furious state, Feng Wu used all her strength. Jun Linyuan stumbled back at the impact, and his lower back smashed into the corner of the table, which was made from a material even harder than dark iron.
“Ssss —”
It was so painful that even the crown prince grunted.
Neither Feng Wu nor Jun Linyuan noticed that when Jun Linyuan smashed into the table, a peach blossom-shaped inkstone on the desk cracked. Some pale pink bubbles then rose out of the crack…
Feng Wu slammed the door behind her.
She ran past Feng and Granny Gong like a gust of wind.
Feng wanted to stop her, but when he heard the noise inside, he rushed in with Granny Gong.
The pain made Jun Linyuan break into a cold sweat. His face was streaked with sweat, and for a moment, he couldn’t stand straight.
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“Your Royal Highness!”Granny Gong was so upset that she was almost in tears.
“His Royal Highness was locked up in the water dungeon and endured so much just for Miss Feng Wu, but what did she do? She shoved him!”
The thought almost made Granny Gong resent Feng Wu.
Granny Gong checked Jun Linyuan’s back to find his robe wet. She touched it, and her hand came back red.
Tears welled up in her eyes. “Your Royal Highness…”
She had practically raised him herself…
The wounds on his back had been horrible to look at, and she had wrapped them herself. Now, they had torn open again.
Jun Linyuan’s face had turned livid, and the look in his eyes reminded one of a devil!
“Out!” Jun Linyuan bellowed.
“But Your Royal Highness, your wounds need to be bandaged…” Granny Gong was devastated. With all the blood and the toxins from the decaying bodies in the water dungeon, no normal human being could withstand that.
“Go away!” Jun Linyuan glared at Granny Gong.
Feng knew Jun Linyuan better than anyone else. From the rage in the teenager’s eyes, Feng could tell that he was infuriated.
Right now, the crown prince wouldn’t listen to anyone, except for maybe… Feng Wu.
At that thought, Feng had no choice but to drag Granny Gong out of the room, quietly closing the door behind them.
As soon as Feng closed the door, bang!
It was the sound of something crashing to the floor.
Granny Gong wanted to say something, but hesitated, before she said concernedly, “Why is this happening all of a sudden? I thought the two of them had set things straight.”
Feng shrugged. The two kids were usually very smart, but when it came to their relationship, neither of them could think straight.
“His Royal Highness went to help Miss Feng Wu before the toxins were neutralized, then he went to save her at that critical moment again… He’s still hurting from the remaining poison, but Miss Feng Wu didn’t show any gratitude!” Granny Gong complained. “How can she be so ignorant?
“What doesn’t she like about His Royal Highness? He’s the best! Why is she so irritable? Is it because he likes her too much?” Granny Gong complained.
Feng rubbed his nose. The two kids were so alike, and His Royal Highness could be so stubborn.
Feng Wu had no idea of Jun Linyuan’s injury, and she ran back home, still angry.
She walked into the Feng manor to see Feng Liu, Feng Sang, and Feng Yiran.
Seeing Feng Wu, Feng Liu wanted to taunt her out of habit, but —
Feng Yiran stopped her this time.
Feng Wu had become someone they couldn’t afford to offend.
For one, she had demonstrated her absolute power.
After killing Xuanyuan Yi, who had reached perfection in his cultivation as a Level 9 Spiritual Grandmaster, Feng Wu was bound to have a promising future.
But more importantly, they had seen how the crown prince treated her.
The scene of Jun Linyuan carrying Feng Wu off wasn’t something one could easily forget. Those who saw it almost lost their minds.
Those who didn’t know better congratulated the Feng clan right there and then for having a “true phoenix.”
But —
Feng Yiran and his family only wanted to cry.
With the grudges they held against Feng Wu, they couldn’t wait for her to die. However, they panicked and were flustered when they realized that she might become Jun Linyuan’s woman.
“Hey, you’re back.” Feng Yiran smiled at Feng Wu.
Frowning, Feng Wu glanced at Feng Yiran in bewilderment.
These three had never treated her like this before —
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Feng Wu couldn’t care less about these people, and left after a glance at Feng Yiran.
Feng Liu was displeased by Feng Wu’s attitude. “Do you think you’re —”
However, Feng Yiran covered Feng Liu’s mouth before she could say anything else. “Shut up!”
Feng Liu protested behind his palm.
Feng Yiran only put his hand down after Feng Wu was gone, and glared at his sister. “Are you out of your mind?!”
Feng Liu shoved Feng Yiran away. “You’re out of your mind! Why are you sucking up to her? She’s our enemy! I want to kill —”
Smack!
Feng Yiran slapped Feng Liu hard in the face.
Feng Liu stared at Feng Yiran in disbelief. “Brother —”
Feng Yiran’s face was livid, and he sounded very serious when he said, “Feng Liu, open your eyes! Feng Wu is way beyond your reach now!”
Feng Liu was dumbfounded…
Feng Wu had no idea what happened between those two after she left, and she went back to Fallen Star Yard right away.
Chaoge and the others surrounded Feng Wu as soon as she got back.
“Xiao Wu, are you all right?”
“Xiao Wu, we were so worried.”
“Xiao Wu, how do you feel now?”
Feng Wu smiled at the familiar faces and waved her hands. “Of course I’m fine. What could possibly happen to me? See? I can jump around, and I certainly can eat a pig now.”
“Well…” After a pause, Chaoge asked, “Well, is the crown prince really in love with you?”
Feng Wu’s heart skipped a beat. “What?”
Chaoge hesitated. “He carried you off earlier, so everyone’s been saying that he likes you…”
The beautiful lady grabbed Feng Wu’s hands in excitement. “Is that true? Xiao Wu, is it?”
The beautiful lady had always been quite laidback, and no one had seen her so excited before.
The others all stared at Feng Wu expectantly.
Feng Xiaoqi was the only one who looked sad…
Feng Wu jumped up, as if someone had poured boiling water on her feet. “Of course not! It’s nothing like that!”
Feng Xiaoqi’s eyes lit up. “Sister, really?”
The beautiful lady seemed disappointed. “Xiao Wu, really?”
Feng Wu said, “Really! There’s nothing going on between me and Jun Linyuan!”
Qiuling said, “But they all said…”
Feng Wu said, “Who do you believe, me or groundless rumors?!”
The others replied in unison, “You, of course.”
Feng Wu said, “That’s it, then. Believe me when I say that I have nothing to do with Jun Linyuan. I don’t like him and he doesn’t like me either!”
The others said, “Alright…”
Somehow, they didn’t sound very convinced.
Just then, footsteps came from outside.
Knock, knock, knock —
Someone was tapping on the door.
Granny Zhao rushed over to answer the door. Shortly after that, some familiar figures walked in.
They turned out to be —
Feng Yanfeng, Lady Wang, and their children.
Frowning and on guard, Feng Wu stared at the people in the doorway and demanded they leave. “You’re not welcome here.”
However, Feng Yanfeng walked in with an obsequious smile before Feng Wu could say anything else.
Feng Yanfeng walked up to Feng Wu, patted her shoulder, and chuckled. “Xiao Wu, I never knew that you’re so capable. I was so worried about you. Why didn’t you tell me that you recovered your abilities? All the elders were so concerned.”
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Feng Wu was bewildered.Feng Yanfeng even rubbed Feng Wu’s head, acting like a loving senior of the family. He then smiled at Lady Xuanji. “Sister-in-law, you’ve had a difficult time bringing up two kids all by yourself. How amazing! Xiao Wu has just made a name for herself, and I can see our clan rise again!”
The beautiful lady remained silent.
Looking around, Feng Yanfeng stared at Uncle Qiu and the others with a stern look on his face. “Take very good care of Feng Wu. If she needs anything, come and tell us. We’ll do our best to meet her needs!”
After that, Feng Yanfeng waved his hand, and some servants brought out a case and set it down in front of Feng Wu.
Feng Wu was baffled by Feng Yanfeng’s efforts to show kindness. Her uncle had always been so condescending toward her, but now…
“Xiao Wu, open it.” Feng Yanfeng smiled at Feng Wu, looking very fatherly.
Fatherly? The word just didn’t match Feng Yanfeng…
Frowning, Feng Wu was about to decline, when Granny Zhao nudged her with her elbow.
After all, they all lived together in the same manor. If the first branch of the clan wanted to play nice, it was better than jumping at each other’s throats. There was still a very fragile Lady Xuanji living here in this courtyard now.
Feng Wu was reminded of her beautiful mother as well. Hence, she nodded and opened the case.
Dense spiritual essence filled the air as soon as the red sandalwood case was opened.
Feng Wu asked, “Are they medium-grade spiritual stones?”
Rubbing his smooth chin, Feng Yanfeng raised an eyebrow at Feng Wu. “Xiao Wu, this case of medium-grade spiritual stones are cultivation resources the clan prepared for you. Here’s the share for this month. There’ll be more next month.”
Both Feng Liu and Feng Sang looked jealous.
There were 100 spiritual stones here, and they were just for this month. How generous!
Feng Yanfeng expected Feng Wu to be elated and even cry with joy, but he guessed wrong.
Feng Wu had no reaction when she saw the spiritual stones; she didn’t even move a muscle.
She had seen her fair share of spiritual stones — there was a top-grade spiritual stone lode right underneath Fang Manor. A few of those would be worth more than this case of medium-grade spiritual stones. Why would Feng Wu be pleasantly surprised?
After presenting his gift, Feng Yanfeng moved to one side.
Lady Wang stepped out and smiled at Feng Wu.
“Xiao Wu, be good to His Royal Highness. You’re a girl, so don’t get jealous. Do as you’re told and be demure. That should do the trick.”
Feng Wu didn’t like the sound of that.
As expected, Lady Wang went on. “Of course His Royal Highness won’t have you as his official wife. Our family just isn’t good enough for that. So, be content when you’re made his concubine —”
Before Lady Wang could finish, every member of Fallen Star Yard looked offended. Feng Wu’s face darkened as well.
She knew this was going to happen —
They were playing nice only because they saw that Jun Linyuan was familiar with her, so they thought that they could take advantage of the crown prince’s favor. They couldn’t wait to send her packing as the crown prince’s concubine.
Staring coldly at Feng Yanfeng and Lady Wang, Feng Wu asked, “Uncle, Aunt, what’s that supposed to mean?”
Feng Yanfeng frowned.
Feng Wu snorted. “I was engaged to Jun Linyuan once, then the marriage contract was annulled. You’re telling me now that you want me to become his concubine? Grow a backbone already!”
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Feng Yanfeng’s face turned livid.Feng Wu smirked. “I’ll never become anyone’s concubine, not even the emperor’s, let alone a crown prince’s!”
Feng Yanfeng pointed angrily at Feng Wu. “You brat —”
Feng Wu stared coldly at him. “Uncle, if you’re so eager to earn Jun Linyuan’s favor, you’re welcome to send your own daughter to become his maid. Aren’t you worried about what I’ll do to you if you try to trick me?”
Feng Yanfeng said, “Feng Wu! His Royal Highness held you in his arms! Do you think anyone else will marry you?”
Feng Wu smirked. “It’s like what I said: I have nothing to do with Jun Linyuan and it’ll stay that way. Nothing is ever going to happen between him and me!”
Thump!
Infuriated, Feng Yanfeng kicked the case.
What was he thinking? He had to be insane to expect her attitude to have improved!
Feng Yanfeng stormed off.
Glancing at Feng Wu with a malicious look in her eyes, Lady Wang smiled, then left.
That was right. She was the one who had put Feng Yanfeng up to this. She knew that with Feng Wu’s temperament, she would never agree to become a concubine. As it turned out, Lady Wang was right.
Thanks to Feng Wu’s pride, Lady Wang’s mind was settled. Otherwise, the first branch of the clan would have to follow Feng Wu’s orders when she became the crown prince’s woman. And if Feng Wu learned the truth about what happened back then…
Lady Wang was determined to sabotage the relationship between Jun Linyuan and Feng Wu. She wouldn’t let the two of them become a couple!
Feng Wu was still furious after Feng Yanfeng’s family left.
Why did everyone think that she was only good enough to be the crown prince’s concubine? Why not his official wife?
Bah! I don’t want to be his wife! I’m not interested at all!
But she was still so mad!
Feng Wu gripped a stone in her hand, and she clenched it even tighter in her anger.
Crack —
There was a loud noise, and Feng Wu felt something crack. She looked down, before crying out in surprise.
It turned out to be the stone she had taken from Old Master Xuanyuan’s vault. She had removed ten items, but this stone was all she had now.
And she had just crushed this light yellow stone when she wasn’t paying attention.
Feng Wu didn’t know what to say.
But thanks to that, its secret was revealed.
There was a tiny peach blossom petal inside the stone.
The light pink color reminded one of the cheeks of a shy girl, and it glowed a little.
However, how did this petal have anything to do with her broken star pieces? Feng Wu looked confused.
“What —”
Feng Wu turned in the direction of the sound.
A teenager stood there.
The lower hem of his robe flapped in the wind. Standing with his back to the light, he beamed at her, his smile even brighter than the sun.
“Feng Xun?” Feng Wu was bewildered. “Why are you here?”
Glancing at Feng Wu, Feng Xun waved his fan, sat down in a chair, and poured himself a cup of tea before downing it in one go.
The Quling tea which Feng Wu made was so unique. There was nothing like it.
After that, he wiped his mouth and grinned. “I heard that someone upset the crown prince. So, here I am, checking on you.”
Feng Wu snorted, but didn’t reply.
Closing his fan, Feng Xun moved closer to Feng Wu. “Hey, Xiao Wu, how did you do it?”
Feng Wu said grumpily, “What do you mean?”
Feng Xun said, “Do you know the consequences of upsetting Boss Jun?”
Feng Wu said, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
Looking into Feng Wu’s eyes, Feng Xun said casually, “Do you know what happened to those families that have been trying to get him impeached through the memorials to the throne?”
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Feng Wu said, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”Looking into Feng Wu’s eyes, Feng Xun said casually, “Do you know what happened to those families that have been trying to get him impeached through the memorials to the throne?”
Feng Wu said, “It’s none of my business.”
Feng Xun smiled. “Are you sure? If you didn’t upset him, why would Boss Jun lash out at those families?”
Feng Wu didn’t know what to say.
Turning around, she stared at Feng Xun with a stern look on her face. “Are you here today to tell me that?”
Seeing that Feng Wu was genuinely angry, Feng Xun was a little surprised.
With Feng Wu’s temperament, what he said shouldn’t have gotten to her, but why was she so easily agitated today?
That was because Feng Wu was still having an emotional breakdown. With what happened at the crown prince’s residence, and in the wake of her uncle’s visit, she had accumulated a lot of negative emotions. So —
Seeing the look on Feng Wu’s face, Feng Xun tried to change the subject.
“What —”
Seeing the petal in Feng Wu’s hand, Feng Xun seemed amazed. “That’s a peach blossom petal.”
Feng Wu was speechless. “Obviously.”
Feng Xun asked, “You’ve been to Endless Peach Blossom Grove?”
Feng Wu asked, “What’s… that?”
Feng Xun looked confused. “You don’t know? This petal comes from the Empire Peach Tree in that grove.”
Feng Wu was astonished.
The stone contained a similar energy to the broken star pieces, which was why Little Phoenix was so sure that it had something to do with the second broken star piece.
Feng Wu had just been trying to figure out what clue this petal could provide.
“Where is this grove?!” Feng Wu grabbed Feng Xun’s arm in excitement. Her eyes sparkled.
All her negative thoughts fled, to be replaced with excitement and eagerness.
Feng Xun looked at Feng Wu in surprise, wondering why the girl looked like a different person so abruptly.
“Is this petal very important to you?” Feng Xun was confused, for he had never seen Feng Wu so excited.
Feng Wu nodded, and there was anxiety in her eyes. “Tell me!”
Rubbing his chin, Feng Xun said, “It’s right on the hill behind Imperial College.”
Feng Wu rose to her feet, moving so fast that Feng Xun almost didn’t have time to react.
He caught her by the arm, almost making her trip.
Feng Wu looked at him in bewilderment.
Feng Xun shook his head. “Do you think it’s a place you can just walk into? You won’t be able to get in.”
Feng Wu was confused. “Why?”
Feng Xun didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “That hill is where the legendary Wandering Temple is. You won’t be able to get in.”
Feng Wu asked, “Why can’t I?”
Feng Xun asked, “Have you heard of Master Linghu of the Wandering Temple?”
Feng Wu raised her eyebrows. “As in the creator of Quling tea?”
Feng Xun said, “Yes, him. He’s an unconventional figure who’s not bound by worldly affairs, and he’s all about fate. Only those he deems worthy can get into the temple.”
Feng Wu glanced at Feng Xun and said casually, “So, you’re saying that I’m not worthy enough to meet Master Linghu.”
Feng Xun stared at Feng Wu. “Only a handful of people in Imperial College are deemed worthy. Boss Jun is one of them, of course. Let’s take me, for example.”
Chapter 1208 The Second Broken Star Piece 2
Feng Xun pulled a long face. “I’ve been going to the Wandering Temple with Boss Jun since we were little, but only Boss Jun was allowed to go in, and I had to stay outside with the little monk at the door.“And it stayed that way until two years ago, when Master Linghu finally agreed to see me, but he only said one sentence before sending me away. So, don’t put too much hope in your visit. You’ll only be shut out.”
“Who are the people that Master Linghu agrees to meet with?” asked Feng Wu.
Feng Xun said grumpily, “I can tell you, but you’ll only get frustrated.”
Feng Wu said, “Do tell.”
Feng Xun said, “His Majesty, the crown prince, Mr Lu… You know, the handful of supreme cultivators.”
If that was the case, there was a big chance that Master Linghu wouldn’t see her… So what? Feng Wu knew that she would do everything in her power to find the second broken star piece.
“Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu —”
Seeing that Feng Wu still wouldn’t give up, Feng Xun stomped his foot in resignation. “Fine, if you insist, I’ll go with you. Otherwise, you won’t even know where the temple’s entrance is.”
Imperial College was in the outskirts, and Feng Xun and Feng Wu rode there as fast as their horses could take them.
Something happened when they rode past a maple tree grove!
“Watch out!”
Feng Xun suddenly cried out!
The next second, Feng Wu’s horse reared up, almost throwing her off its back.
It turned out that a string had been tied between two big trees that Feng Wu had been about to ride through.
The string was transparent and glossy in the sunlight. It was as thin as hair, but was lethal.
If Feng Wu hadn’t stopped at the last moment, her head would have been cut off.
What a malicious trap!
No one could have seen that coming!
Before Feng Wu could react, black dots flashed through the sky like shooting stars. The next second, they were in front of Feng Wu!
Feng Xun’s pupils contracted!
There were as many as 15 men in black, and they surrounded Feng Wu and Feng Xun.
Their temples were plump[1], which was a sign that they weren’t regular assassins.
“Who are you —”
Before Feng Xun could go on, the head of those men gave the order. “Kill them!”
With a wave of his hand, five men charged af Feng Xun while the other ten rushed toward Feng Wu.
There was a cold and murderous look in Feng Xun’s eyes.
“Xiao Wu, watch out!”
As he spoke, Feng Xun drew out his sword and charged at the men attacking him.
Feng Xun was right. These were all very capable men.
The five charging at him were the most capable ones of them all.
Instantly, sword energy filled the air and spiritual essence spread out, creating an intimidating atmosphere.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Feng Xun glared at the assassins and was flustered.
He couldn’t kill all five men at once, and it only made him more concerned about Feng Wu.
Feng Wu had to face ten people all by herself!
They reached Feng Wu in no time with their flashing blades and raging spiritual essence.
Countless flashes of light shot up like columns of water with a roar.
Shit!
Feng Wu’s stomach lurched.
These ten people were all as capable as Xuanyuan Yi. She had confidence in defeating them one at a time, but they were attacking her together.
Feng Wu was no fool. She jumped onto her horse and took flight.
“Where do you think you’re going?!”
[1] In Chinese martial arts, those who have plump temples are said to have a lot of spiritual essence