Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 145 - 112 Acid_2

Chapter 145: Chapter 112 Acid_2

The Sect Disciples protecting passerby and the surrounding with incredible speed are her best protection, even if...

"If you were not so alone, you might not have fallen to a fate where numerous masters have besieged and killed you."

Reflecting upon the silent Dantian Sea, such thoughts crossed the young man’s mind.

The building in front looked somewhat familiar; the youth quickly crossed from the back door to the backyard, and within a few breaths, he reached the sixth floor and laid the unconscious beauty on the bed.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that the quilt on the bed wasn’t folded, which was a clear sign that she had left the room in a hurry and hadn’t remembered to tidy it up, and Xu Fu had already been waiting here for a while. Although normally one would be punished for going to the sixth floor, the current situation left no room for such concerns.

The entire room was filled with the scent of herbs. A closer look would reveal the table piled high with herbs and various bottles and jars, clearly indicating that Xu Fu, the shopkeeper, had nearly taken out the entire inventory of Purple Cloud Pavilion during this period.

"I knew something was wrong with the Pavilion Master yesterday, but I’m not sure what happened. However, my intuition tells me it’s related to you."

While quickly organizing the herbs on the table, how could he not realize that Yu Ying’s current extreme weakness and fallen unconsciousness were due to soul damage?

Staring intently at the "esteemed guest" in front of him, Xu Fu was already being quite polite, after all, it was Jiang Feng who had brought Yu Ying back. Nevertheless, he had to clarify the situation no matter what.

Because Yu Ying’s coma was not just about her but concerned the entire Shuangfeng City, and even the broader region of Fengzhou...

"Are you taking my words lightly?"

His body trembled.

Before Jiang Feng could even begin to explain, he saw the beautiful woman slowly open her eyes, turned her head, and despite her weakness, the fearsome authority she exuded made him immediately bow down.

"Pavilion Master, I..."

"It was my own cultivation that went wrong, my soul suffered backlash, and it’s not related to Brother Jiang. I’ll leave Purple Cloud Pavilion in your hands for the time being, Xu Fu."

Without continuing to blame, she knew her subordinate was worried about her, the fatigue was evident on her face, but upon hearing this, Xu Fu trembled, his look towards Jiang Feng filled with disbelief.

Just one sentence revealed the relationship between the two.

"You go first, I have a few words to talk with my senior brother."

"Yes."

Since that sentence was spoken, he could understand why Yu Ying was so considerate of Jiang Feng, despite being peers, their relationship was clearly of superior and subordinate.

Previously, although Xu Fu took on the role of Pavilion Master, his cultivation was relatively weak, and he could only stabilize his footing within Shuangfeng City.

Wanting to control half the city nearly as much as Yu Ying did was a fantasy. Now, since the young man before him was addressed as senior brother, he likely wasn’t just a mere Inner Sect Disciple, but a direct disciple of an elder or a Peak Master.

He immediately exited the room without daring to make a sound. Jiang Feng, seeing Yu Ying attempting to rise, consciously stepped forward, carefully supported her, propping her upper body, and placed a few pillows beneath her.

"Senior brother, please bring me the red bottle."

"Oh."

He obediently brought over the red bottle labeled "Soothing Soul Pill."

Although weak, she still had enough strength to take a pill directly from the bottle and swallowed it. She closed her eyes, and after a moment, her somewhat vacant gaze regained some color.

Her expression became serious, and she gestured to the young man.

"Senior brother, although you have grasped the path of cultivation, what you’ve learned is only the surface. Since you are from Qingshui County on the border of East Continent, it must have been Su Yi who taught you the cultivation techniques."

"Her talent is actually quite good, but unfortunately, her fortune is poor, and she is not an Inner Sect disciple, so the cultivation techniques she passed on to you still lack some depth."

"According to my uncle’s intention, it should have been my responsibility to personally teach you, but... as you can see, I am in no condition now, so you’ll have to figure it out on your own. If there’s anything you don’t understand, come back in a few days."

Nodding.

At this time, he had already obediently sat beside the beautiful woman’s bed, quietly listening to her arrangements.

With a flip of her palm, an ancient book and a scroll appeared, the cover nameless yet well-maintained, the scroll likewise, both emitting fluctuations of Spiritual Energy.

Before Sister left, she had told her, although Yu Ying has a bad temperament, she absolutely cares deeply about her own people, and she can be fully trusted.

Initially, he had thought Yu Ying wanted to pry into his memories and doubted Sister’s words. Could he really trust this domineering and assertive woman?

But... now he had dismissed these concerns in his mind, realizing Sister had a much keener judgment of people than he did.

"I understand, rest assured and focus on your recovery. Next month, I will still need you, Junior Sister, to take me with you to report to the sect. I will not disgrace Swordmaster Peak."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ying smiled lightly, then continued to instruct.

"If you need anything in daily life, feel free to seek out Xu Fu, but if you have any doubts about cultivation, don’t go to him. Brother’s physique is special, and I have personally experienced it; letting him teach you might lead to trouble."

"There are many cultivation scrolls in the house, as well as spells and some very important books. The sixth floor is essentially my personal collection, Brother. Feel free to take whatever interests you, but remember not to show off your riches in front of others, to avoid attracting fatal trouble."

"As for Spiritual Treasures, I’m powerless in this matter. I imagine, Brother, you don’t enjoy using musical instruments to smash people’s heads. However, with your abilities, I expect you’ll gain something in Shuangfeng City over this next month."

"If not, then I will take Brother myself to the ransack and robbery. Come to think of it, many newcomers have arrived recently. I haven’t demanded their protection fees yet, no wonder they’ve been quite restless..."

Hearing this made him break out in a cold sweat.

Yu Ying in front of him seemed to have reverted to her previous devil-may-care persona. Why else would Liu Tangxi bring Jiang Feng specifically to Shuangfeng City, if not because she knew that this Junior Nephew had many treasures?

Even in her weakened state, the smile on her face and the viciousness in her words were not diminished in the slightest. He had no doubt that if this woman still possessed her previous strength... No, if she could even get out of bed, she’d probably personally lead a group to cleanse this city all over again.

"Well, let’s talk about it when you’ve recovered."

He quickly interrupted.

"Right now, as your humble Senior Brother, I’m so poor I’m jingling with emptiness and don’t have much skills. When I see Sister, I will explain the situation to her, and even if it means kneeling, she will seek some compensation for you. For now, just rest."

He wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, but this time Yu Ying didn’t refuse as usual. She was not a greedy person, it’s just...

"It seems, Brother, you really don’t understand Uncle’s strength. I am actually quite looking forward to Uncle’s compensation."

After saying this, perhaps affected by the Soothing Soul Pill, her head felt heavy, and the youth immediately helped her lie down, carefully avoiding gazing at her exposed beauty, simply covering her with a blanket.

He meticulously took off her shoes and tucked her legs in.

Watching Yu Ying fall into a deep sleep, Jiang Feng now had no inclination to rest in his own quarters. Despite physical exhaustion, his mind was still too exhilarated. He left Yu Ying’s bedroom, closed the door behind, and headed straight to another area on the sixth floor.

There were bookshelves and a study, but as he was heading there, he noticed a chubby figure standing by the staircase corner, locking eyes with him.

"..."

"..."

"She’s asleep. I, uh, she said I could go to the study whenever I wanted."

Holding a cultivation scroll in his hand, he looked exactly like a thief caught in the act, but Xu Fu seemed not to mind and just gestured to the young man to come over.

He then looked at the young man in front of him, his expression complex.

It was a mixture of jealousy and envy, with the rest being relief knowing their sect well enough, Yu Ying’s reference to "Senior Brother" was enough for him to infer that he was the direct disciple recognized by the contemporary Sword Immortal.

One word.

Sour.

But even so, he quietly glanced at the door, making sure Yu Ying was asleep, then leaned close to the young man’s ear and lowered his voice.

"Brother Jiang, this is the first time I’ve seen our Pavilion Master be so intimate with a man. It seems you two are quite compatible in character. Yu Ying Pavilion Master has not yet found a partner, considering her age, it’s time to discuss marriage... hey, hey, hey, don’t kick me!"