Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 169 - 124 Sensitive Topics [4K]

Chapter 169: Chapter 124 Sensitive Topics [4K]

Fuming with anger, he stomped his foot!

The bridge of his nose throbbed with pain.

But, thank goodness Jiang Feng was quick on his feet, immediately stepping back and clutching his nose, he bared his teeth and said, "No, wasn’t it you who insisted on sitting there? Can we discuss the matter at hand first?"

"Hmph..."

Murmuring with pouted lips, she was used to sitting in trees on any other day, and since Cen Zhuangzhuang would always scout from even higher grounds, she didn’t pay much heed. But today ended up differently, having her advantage taken by a brat.

With her legs tightly squeezing her skirt, she quite liked the attire of the Central Plains, though the decorations were somewhat loose. If not careful, one might catch a glimpse of something. Only after wrapping her long legs did she speak to the young man below the tree.

"Go ahead."

Looking towards the distant Taoist Temple, there was not a trace of jest in Jiang Feng’s expression, especially since on this pursuit, they had encountered many people.

Many... people afflicted with severe diseases.

And throughout this journey, he also inquired about the situation, coming to learn that the occupant within Red Flower Temple was not Hou Zhongxiao, but the compassionate Hou Shangxian, dedicated to saving the world.

Upon hearing this news, Cen Yueyue almost burst into laughter on the spot, but Jiang Feng couldn’t muster even a hint of a smile; his greatest fear had still occurred.

"Let’s first talk about your fellow sect brother."

Sensing something off in the young man’s tone, Cen Yueyue nodded in agreement; even though Jiang Feng was younger, whenever he spoke, she found herself unconsciously heeding his counsel.

Moreover, throughout the entire process, it seemed Jiang Feng had taken the leading role. But I’m the one at the Core Formation Stage, aren’t I?

"We stopped seven or eight times on our journey, each time because you sensed the presence of Gu Worms."

"The fact is, since we traveled westward from Yi Village, we haven’t encountered a single Xu Huoyao outbreak. Instead, every person we’ve met has been strange."

"All they talk about is seeking the Immortal Elixir, claiming there’s an Immortal descending to save sentient beings without asking for anything in return. At first, I thought they were just going to pray and offer incense, but they’re dead serious."

"According to the information these people provided, those among them who were disabled or seriously ill have been reborn through this so-called Immortal Elixir, hence they choose to come and beg for the medicine."

"As for those who took the Immortal Elixir and were supposedly reborn..."

He pointed down the mountain.

Even from a distance, they could still see people struggling up the mountain path; ordinary folks, some even bringing their sick family members for hundreds of miles, seeking the elixir that grants immortality.

That so-called Immortal Elixir is but a rare Gu Worm.

"So what kind of person is this fellow sect brother of yours really?"

Upon hearing this, Cen Yueyue also looked towards the distant mountain peak, her eyes filled with a bit of confusion, but she honestly replied.

"He’s a very boring person."

"Boring, warm-hearted, yet indifferent."

These were several unrelated adjectives.

Furrowing his brows, a rough image slowly took shape in his mind, but the girl simply continued to explain, "My little uncle picked him up more than twenty years ago. On ordinary days, he didn’t display anything out of the ordinary and showed no ambition."

"Seemingly desireless and indifferent, he devoted almost all his thoughts to cultivation and researching Gu Technique. He wasn’t very close to the other family members, but he was certainly not estranged."

"Though under twenty-nine years of age, being at the Core Formation Realm doesn’t speak of an astonishing talent, but his aptitude is absolutely exceptional, especially within Cen Family Village, and particularly his insight into Gu Technique is commendable."

"As for Xu Huoyao, he only peeked at the family’s Secret Manual a few times, not even taking it with him, yet managing to perfectly replicate it with his own efforts, so his research into Xu Huoyao is extremely limited."

"He not only cultivated so many Gu Worms, but also used their unique traits to create various kinds of havoc. With his talent being quite remarkable and because the family often approached him for assistance, he never refused, always playing the good man, which is why my little uncle willingly imparted everything to him."

"It’s just that he’s the type who is willing to help but won’t take responsibility for any consequences..."

Jiang Feng calmly helped her complete her sentence.

"Cares for the birth but not the nurture, for the killing but not the burying."

"Exactly!"

Cen Yueyue continued, impressed with Mr. Jiang’s comprehension, "For decades prior, he had never caused any trouble in the Southern Border domain and was considered to have a peaceful and compliant disposition."

"If it wasn’t for the sudden turn of events, no one would have expected him to erupt in defiance, and there’s another reason the Great Clan Chief was willing to let him go."

"That is, his hands were not tainted with blood, at least not the lives from the Southern Border."

Looking towards the peasants struggling up the hillside with their weak, elderly, and sick, Jiang Feng felt somewhat agitated. He was most troubled by those ordinary people, those who stick to one belief and won’t change even in the face of death.

After a bit of contemplation, the young man voiced his thoughts.

"Now it seems, that traitorous fellow disciple of yours must be residing in that distant Taoist Temple, regarded as a divine being by the many locals."

"A Core Formation Stage expert is almost indistinguishable from an Immortal among ordinary people. We’ve been following for so long and encountered quite a few events along the way, and one thing that’s certain is that there’s likely more than one of those creatures."

"Now I regret not asking your cousin to come along. Look at that mountain peak, do you see the dense crowd of people around it?"

"One by one, they’re all squatting at the entrance. Although they react to the creatures flying by as if they’ve seen an Immortal, there’s no commotion at all, a clear sign it’s not their first sighting."

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