Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 141 - 110: The Entire Sect is Full of Crazy Women

Chapter 141: Chapter 110: The Entire Sect is Full of Crazy Women

Feeling guilty, he averted his gaze, but when he looked at Yu Ying beside him, his expression froze for a moment.

However, he didn’t let any hints show on his face.

"Damn it."

He silently cursed in his mind.

It was only when his gaze landed on Yu Ying that he realized this woman, who was eloquent and tough in action, was completely different from before.

Pale-faced and with ghastly white lips, she who was always dressed to the nines and always had her makeup meticulously done, had left home today without a touch of makeup. Despite having tried her best to look ordinary, her frail appearance was enough to prove too many things.

Just recovering from a severe illness, no, it seemed more like she was in the state of just having contracted a severe illness.

Loose floral robes veiled her body, but a slight trembling would occasionally occur. Cradling a pipa, despite being so weakened, her nature remained dominant.

"The two of you make it sound so easy, but we in Shuangfeng City have our own rules as well."

"If the two of you do not clearly explain how the Gu Worms got into the heartlands of Fengzhou, I’m afraid I won’t be able to explain myself when I return."

"Moreover, I inevitably need to have someone verify your word, so why not accompany me back to Shuangfeng City, as your hostess... I can offer my hospitality."

The last sentence was suddenly said with a heavier tone, her five fingers tightly clutching the strings of her pipa. Not even a sliver of Spiritual Energy was revealed, but the pressure made Cen Zhuangzhuang instinctively step back. He felt as if he was facing a multicolored giant python, and the terrifying flick of the snake’s tongue felt as if it brushed across his face, instantly doubling the pressure!

But he didn’t step back, instead standing protectively in front of his cousin. If a fight broke out, he feared he might have to sacrifice his life to let his cousin escape.

Indeed, he was the only honest person present.

Jiang Feng’s behavior, on the other hand, was strange. Not saying a word, he also stepped forward, looking for all the world like a ready enforcer, proactively gripping the "Ruyi Jingu Bang" in his hand, seemingly ready to rely on his backing.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, even somewhat eerie. The Nascent Soul Stage is not comparable to the Core Formation; it is an absolute watershed. Logically, given such a clear difference in cultivation level, Cen Yueyue should’ve fled immediately.

But Cen Yueyue remained standing still, her face unchanging, ignoring Jiang Feng completely, her eyes fixed straight on Yu Ying.

She opened her mouth with a sentence.

"Bluffing..."

In the end, she didn’t spit out the last word "force."

She had seen Yu Ying’s portrait at home before but hadn’t recognized her at their first meeting, which just goes to show how dreadful Yu Ying’s current state was.

Even as a bystander, she could sense the woman’s weakness, looking as if someone had injured her at her core, it’s unknown what she had encountered to have a mighty Nascent Soul powerhouse tormented to this state.

The current Yu Ying might be able to take down her younger cousin, but she might not be able to handle her, however...

"Would Sister kindly spare my brother and me, considering our father’s face? This matter is indeed a misunderstanding; we had no intention to disturb the locals, and as for the Gu Worms, there’s no need to worry. They will die on their own in three days."

The corner of her mouth dipped slightly, but reluctantly, she uttered these words.

She’s just stubborn, not stupid.

The Yu Ying in front of her looked weak, but a Nascent Soul is still a Nascent Soul, her physical body detached from the mortal coil, Spiritual Energy within her starting to take on a human form, merging with the Divine Soul, hence the term Nascent Soul.

Such an expert, even at the brink of weakness... no, even if they were hanging by a thread, should not be underestimated; even if their physical form perishes, as long as the Nascent Soul is intact, they can seize and possess another’s body.

As long as the Divine Soul survives, endless possibilities remain.

"Maybe let’s call it off, this matter does seem to be a misunderstanding. It’s not according to the rules to capture people out right; it’s not too late to have someone investigate it first and decide later."

Jiang Feng, who had been silent this whole time, finally spoke up.

This statement was pleading for the siblings. Saying to investigate was one thing, but everyone knew that once these siblings were let go, it would be almost impossible to catch them again. Yu Ying’s expression showed displeasure, seemingly regretting the miss of a rare opportunity.

But she still reluctantly nodded.

Her displeasure gradually faded from her face, replaced by a polite, albeit somewhat insincere smile.

"Since Brother Jiang has spoken to plead for them, as his sister, I naturally have no reason to oppose. Miss Cen, remember to pass on my regards to Master Cen."

"...What?"

Cen Yueyue, who had been serious for only a moment, quickly revealed her true self.

"What did you say? Brother Jiang? He is your Brother Jiang?"

She widened her eyes but still swiftly pulled out a ribbon from the Treasure Pouch and tied it around her waist, trying her best to cover her exposed long legs. Even with the ribbon tied, the enticing curve of her lower leg was still revealed.

"That’s natural, my friends, please excuse me for not seeing you out."

"You..."

But she swallowed the words she had in her mouth.

There’s nothing she could do; she knew that deep down Yu Ying probably harbored some resentment, and she was likely making snide remarks here at her expense.

This was because yesterday this woman tried to force her way into taking control and peered into her memories, which led to her being attacked by a remnant soul of Demon Night. It seemed that the injury was quite severe.

But he bore no grudges, after all, even though she was injured, she had taken the effort to come out and protect him, and a few sarcastic remarks wouldn’t cost him a piece of flesh.

The Cen siblings both looked at Jiang Feng with a strange gaze; coming from prestigious family backgrounds, they naturally knew that seniority had nothing to do with age. Which is to say.

"Only at the seventh level of Qi Refinement, yet already a Direct Disciple of an elder in Purple Cloud Palace?"

"..."

Even with his thick skin, he was almost at his limit.

She pursed her lips, and since this brat wouldn’t talk, she didn’t bother to continue engaging with him. As she walked away, Yu Ying showed no intention of following; her face still wore a forced smile.

Unmoving.

The atmosphere grew somewhat silent; only he and Yu Ying remained, and he glanced at the beautiful woman holding a pipa and cautiously asked.

"That, didn’t Manager Xu say you were feeling unwell and told people not to disturb you for three days? Why did you come out on your own?"

There was no response, her face still held a smile, and seeing that she was unresponsive, Jiang Feng immediately realized and remained silent as well.

The brother and sister stood there motionless, waiting for half an hour, and by then, the sky was already entirely dark, with only a bright moon hanging high.

Finally, Yu Ying reacted.

"Be careful!"

The beautiful woman clutching the pipa had just stepped forward when her legs gave way, and she fell forward towards the ground, but Jiang Feng acted quickly and caught her, stabilizing her with his trembling hands gripping the young man’s sturdy arms.

"Now they should be far enough away; Brother Jiang, you are indeed astute."

Her face squeezed out a smile, but this smile was different from the previous one; it was clearly from the heart. Previously, her strong demeanor was not to actually target the siblings.

Instead, she did not want them to know that she currently had no ability to kill them both!

Jiang Feng also noticed Yu Ying’s weakness; any person who had half of their spirit soul eaten away wouldn’t even be able to fight, likely already half paralyzed and imbecilic, so he had intentionally played the bad cop.

"Perhaps you shouldn’t have come out to help me."

His tone carried a hint of apology.

He hadn’t expected the Demon Night True Monarch within him to act out and consume half of her spirit soul in one bite. He himself was already in agony just from being drained of his spiritual energy, one could only imagine what terrible state Yu Ying must be in at the moment.

But Yu Ying simply shook her head, uttering a sentence in the most calm and matter-of-fact tone.

A sentence that Jiang Feng would remember in his heart.

"No matter how the disciples within the sect ought to behave toward each other, when facing an external enemy, even if there are irreconcilable grievances, we should still stand together as one, united against the common foe. If they truly dare to fight back..."

Up to this point, even in her weakened state, Yu Ying still looked into the distance with an indifferent gaze.

"Even if I have to burn my Nascent Soul, I will make sure they remain in Shuangfeng City forever."