Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 117 - 100: Playing Himself_2

Chapter 117: Chapter 100: Playing Himself_2

Afterward, although a few sects sent people to help defend the national borders, sects naturally wouldn’t act without purpose; since they provided assistance, it obviously came with a corresponding price, so in both Shuangfeng City and even further southeast, people from the sects were inserted.

And the new City Lord took office about ten years ago.

Upon arriving in Shuangfeng City, the entire land didn’t listen to his command. Instead, they followed Yu Ying of Purple Cloud Palace, revering her as their leader. Although Yu Ying was quite courteous in her attitude towards the City Lord, no one could tolerate the fact that there was a local emperor in power.

Thus, the conflict grew and became more frequent, culminating in a battle between the two sides. The ultimate outcome and what agreement they finally reached remain unknown.

"So what will happen to these two who aren’t afraid of death?"

"Who knows, most of the people here have probably witnessed the conflict between Juque Sect and Yu Ying five years ago, somewhat similar to the situation today. It’s also due to some people trying to deceive and cause trouble here."

"And the result?"

"The result?" The elderly man just sneered.

"The result was the disciples guarding the gate wouldn’t allow it, and Juque Sect, relying on their numbers, started a fight, which eventually stopped the sound of the qin upstairs."

"That’s it?"

The old man was expressionless, with a fear imprinted in his soul visible in his eyes.

"That’s it."

"Purple Cloud Pavilion closed for seven days to repair."

"As for the disciples of Juque Sect, they were hung outside the city gate, left to the beaks of those trouble-making dogs-head sculptures on the mountain for half a month."

"After half a month, the entire eastern gate reeked to high heaven, was a complete mess, and limbs and flesh were everywhere; dozens of corpses were feeding the whole pack of dogs-head sculptures on the mountain."

"Since then, no one has dared to make trouble in Purple Cloud Pavilion, no matter what happens, even if the murderer of your own son stands behind these doors!"

"You have to go to the counter first to explain the situation, and let the people in Purple Cloud Pavilion bring them out before you can make a move. If they refuse to ask someone to leave, you can only wait at the door, understand?"

"Both this lad and the woman who just came in, who know nothing of life and death, probably arrived in the last two or three years. Given Yu Ying’s character, it’s likely she wants to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, to warn the cultivators of Shuangfeng City."

He shook his head.

The scene as horrific as hell itself was still vivid in his mind, unforgettable for life.

Focusing all attention on those few people, and looking at the flamboyantly dressed beautiful matron, everyone was waiting for Yu Ying’s reaction.

"Since the young master believes her crime does not warrant death, how should I deal with her?"

Surprisingly, the beautiful matron still wore a smile, her expression unchanged, and her tone even carried a hint of inquiry, which undoubtedly made everyone present take a double take!

As if to prove that Ru Yu, who lay collapsed on the ground, was still alive, Yu Ying once again held the pipa and raised a finger to pluck a string gently.

"Ah... Ah!"

The woman on the ground let out another agonizing scream.

Although she was screaming, she was finally showing some movement. Her once beautiful face drenched in sweat, she felt an invisible hand tightly grasping her spirit, as though it would crush her in the next second.

"Let her realize the reality, as she always likes to harp on the equation that a female cultivator’s Qi Refinement is comparable to a male cultivator’s Core Formation. Then let her interact more with common folks; there are ways to establish authority beyond just killing."

Jiang Feng had expected this result.

Since she was from Purple Cloud Palace, and had both a name and status, presiding over a main city of a state, she could not possibly be unaware of his fellow senior sister.

The attitude and way she observed people at the start differed greatly from the present moment, but he could clearly sense this woman’s restless heart.

However, since she had spoken, he still took a moment to think.

He said it in a euphemistic way, which others might not understand just by listening to "interact more with ordinary people", but clearly Yu Ying’s mouth curved up slightly, obviously grasping the young man’s intention.

"If that’s the case... Bai Da, Bai Er, drag this woman away, clean her up and send her into the building. After all, she is a female cultivator from the Joyful Sect; there should be many customers interested in her services."

One sentence determined the fate of Ru Yu for the decades to come.

Several people walked in from the backyard with their heads lowered, picked up the woman on the ground, and one of them punched Ru Yu right in the stomach!

The sound of flesh colliding was exceedingly grating within the Purple Cloud Pavilion, and the struggling woman immediately lost movement, fainting on the spot.

Then she was dragged out forcibly; afterwards... she could probably only become like Lu Luo.

Looking at Jiang Feng again, it seemed to inquire with a glance whether the young master was satisfied; Jiang Feng did not make a sound, his expression betraying neither joy nor sorrow.

"Alright, it’s all because Yu Ying spoiled everyone’s fun. Everyone should do as they please, and we at Purple Cloud Pavilion will naturally offer the finest tea. However, please remember, do not cause trouble within the pavilion."

After these words, everyone finally sat back down in their respective seats, engaging in dealings of Magic Treasures and conducting business; the entire first floor returned to its noisy state, although some still noticed that Yu Ying actually took the initiative to gesture an invitation to these two individuals.

It seemed like an invitation upstairs.

This action sparked much discussion among the attendees, given that this young master only possessed Qi Refinement cultivation, how could he receive such favor? Could he really be from some formidable family?

However, the atmosphere was somewhat delicate among those who were walking up the stairs; Liu Tangxi walked in the front, followed closely by Jiang Feng, and a few steps behind them trailed the flamboyantly dressed Yu Ying.

"Master Liu, long time no see, haven’t seen you at the sect since that martial meet seventeen years ago. I didn’t expect you to have come to Shuangfeng City. If you had released even a wisp of Sword Qi, Yu Ying would certainly have come out to welcome you earlier."

She changed her attitude from before.

No, it should be said that regardless of who Yu Ying faced, she always had this smiling and enthusiastic demeanor, only the meaning of her smiles naturally differed when faced with different people.

Compared to the smile she had on the first floor, this one clearly came from the heart.

It was then that Jiang Feng noticed the form of address.

Master Liu.

His expression suddenly became a little weird; indeed, as he thought, this cool and sexy senior sister was not young!

"Is this how you recuperate your mind and body as the Third Elder instructed?"

Without any courtesy, he directly threw out this question.

This was a posture of outright dominance, an attitude of someone whose identity, status, and strength utterly crushed the rest. Liu Tangxi was not pleased with Yu Ying’s behavior, not because she chose to establish authority through killing, but because of her temperament.

From the time Yu Ying entered the sect decades ago, she had always been like this.

Excessive bloodlust, resorting to any means in her actions, cruel and venomous.

Her talent was quite notable even within Purple Cloud Palace, and she had the potential to compete for the position of Direct Disciple, but due to her personality, she was disqualified and, because of her behavior, was marginalized and isolated. Consequently, she ended up being dispatched to a place like Shuangfeng City.

"If I didn’t act this way, there would always be lowlifes challenging the sect’s authority. Yu Ying had no choice but to do so; I hope Master Liu can forgive me... But may I ask who this is?"

Though she said this, it was quite clear she was just being perfunctory; Yu Ying did not linger on this topic but instead focused her gaze on Jiang Feng, her interest apparent.

But Jiang Feng’s first words took everyone by surprise.

"Senior sister, I didn’t realize relying on others to show off power could be so exhilarating; no wonder all those young masters I met before were so arrogant."

"Hmm."

Liu Xianzi simply nodded, and Jiang Feng naturally handed back the sword he was holding. If it weren’t for his senior sister standing behind him, he wouldn’t have dared to get involved in this mess. He didn’t know if others were satisfied with the performance, but he sure had played his part with gusto.

"So what do you think about my performance as this dog?"

"True to character."

A very pertinent assessment, yet upon hearing this evaluation, the young man couldn’t help but roll his eyes—he hadn’t expected his senior sister to have such a strong offensive side.

However, Yu Ying, who maintained her smile throughout, had a change of expression; her smile froze, and a flash of shock briefly passed through her eyes, yet her expression remained unchanged.

"Hello, Brother Jiang."

"Hmm, hello... Hello, huh? You’re calling me Brother Jiang?"