Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 204 - 142: You Worthy?

Chapter 204: Chapter 142: You Worthy?

Suddenly turning around.

Not just Cen Yueyue, Jiang Feng also noticed something off.

Over the past several days, he always felt like someone was watching him from behind, the feeling coming and going, indicating that the person was not constantly surveilling him.

Initially, he thought it was an issue with his cultivation, but now it seemed his feeling was correct.

The snow-clad earth bore no tracks, all birds had vanished over the mountains, the silence atop the range was eerie, and Cen Yueyue was merely standing on a tree branch, letting out a cold laugh.

"Come out!"

Her voice carried a hint of murderous intent, her small hand flipping to grip the Silver Ring in her palm, even Jiang Feng at that moment had drawn his Longsword. His cultivation might not be as exquisite as Cen Yueyue’s, but he was not so inept as to miss someone revealing themselves.

"Ah..."

A sigh came from afar.

The sound was close, and under their watchful gaze, a figure flickered like an illusion on a tree far away; on closer inspection, it was a yellow talisman paper fashioned into a Paperman clinging to the tree, particularly inconspicuous after the rain and snow.

The Paperman detached from the tree, took a few steps forward, and shook off, revealing a middle-aged male figure that was utterly plain in both height, build, and facial features in front of them.

Both their expressions were different; Cen Yueyue’s eyebrows tightly knitted as soon as she saw the face. Clearly, she hadn’t expected it to be the person who had been watching her in the teahouse last time, surprised that this guy’s cultivation was profound enough to follow her for hundreds of miles without being detected.

Jiang Feng, on the other hand, looked visibly shaken.

"Wu Mingsheng!"

He blurted out.

Before, he hadn’t been able to recall why the person looked familiar, because at that time he didn’t even consider the possibility of an enemy, and several months had passed since the incident with Wu Daoxu, not to mention his train of thought had been disturbed that day.

But today, to be precise, the moment the Paperman stepped down from the tree, he recognized him.

The memories of Wu Fangsheng and Wu Wenjuan, two disciples of the Fan Yin Sect, spun in his head, the vague figures steadily becoming clear, his expression looking exceptionally grim.

"Oh? I didn’t expect Young Master Jiang to recognize me, it seems you’ve also harbored intentions."

The expression on his face remained unchanged.

Had it not been for hearing about the incident that occurred in Qingshui County from Jiang Feng, he wouldn’t have released a surge of Spiritual Energy due to restlessness, for the youngest of his four disciples, Wen Juan, was the casualty in this farce.

As for Wu Mingsheng’s own strength, even if his eldest disciple had not spoken up, he could have uncovered most of the truth. However, regarding Wen Juan’s death, he still believed it was caused by Jiang Feng, as Wu Daoxu hadn’t disclosed the facts and merely spent his days in a daze at home.

As for Jiang Feng...

"Do you know him?"

Her expression was not very good.

Taking a step forward, though Cen Yueyue was usually unserious, in critical moments she wouldn’t let her guard down, shielding Jiang Feng behind her like a mother hen protecting her eggs, her tone unusually serious.

"This person’s cultivation is above mine, he’s not a local; he’s come specifically from the Central Plains to find you. If he’s an enemy, you better run now; I’ll hold him back."

The youngster didn’t respond.

Instead, he gently patted the girl’s shoulder and took the lead to step forward.

"That woman was your disciple, wasn’t she? There’s a saying, ’If the son is untaught, the father’s to blame.’ Of your four disciples, only the eldest has decent character; the others... heh, I didn’t think you’d have the gall to brazenly come after me."

"This does not justify you attacking and killing my disciples, seizing our Daoist Skills, and even flaunting my junior brother’s Qiankun Bag around, and now instead of showing remorse, you’ve the audacity to turn around and bite back. Young Master Jiang, you truly have some nerve."

"Could it be your jealous junior disciple envied my fiancée’s beauty, bewitched your eldest disciple until he was lost, then out of burning jealousy wished to kill and take delight in the aftermath? Is that what you taught?"

Wu Mingsheng’s expression did not change, but Cen Yueyue could infer the general direction of events from the conversation between the two.

"I am aware of Wen Juan’s character flaws, but this is merely your side of the story. Furthermore, how do you explain the death of my younger fellow disciple, Fang Sheng?"

"He tried to kill me, so I killed him. What will you do about it?"

That is the way Jiang Feng is; although his realm is lowly, he never falls short in a war of words.

"So, you admit to killing my disciple and seizing his Magic Treasure?"

As he spoke these words, Wu Mingsheng did not look at Jiang Feng, but instead, he turned his gaze to Cen Yueyue beside him.

Because it was this little girl who was truly troublesome. Even though Jiang Feng had a decent talent and had already reached Foundation Establishment, in his eyes, Jiang Feng was nothing more than an ant that could be crushed at any time. It was only this little girl that he somewhat feared.

It wasn’t about whether he could defeat her. He was worried about the girl’s background, which is why he had patiently followed from behind for several days without showing himself. If possible, he wished to take action after the two separated.

"Stop trying to pin false charges. You just want a legitimate reason to strike, don’t you? Is it that only your disciples are allowed to kill others, and no one else is entitled to kill them? Your sect is quite interesting indeed."

A sneer curled up on his lips, these were the type of people he despised the most.

"If the disciple loses, the uncle-master steps in. If the uncle-master is defeated, the master steps in."

"Will the next one to come be a venerated elder from your Fan Yin Sect, who has been in closed-door cultivation for many years?"

His eyes flickered slightly.

Despite keeping a composed expression, both of them noticed a change in Wu Mingsheng’s eyes—an anger suppressed to its limits. Yet he still tried to keep a calm demeanor, retorting.

"Young Master Jiang certainly knows how to hide behind someone. If it weren’t for this lady by your side, how could my younger fellow disciple have met such a tragic end?"

And at this moment, Cen Yueyue let out a cold laugh, her tone harsh.

"Incompetence is incompetence, no need for excuses. Your disciple had an unstable foundation and flamboyant moves. I witnessed him having the upper hand at one point but eventually got careless because of his greed for the Magic Treasure in his opponent’s hands and subsequently was counter-killed, which is utterly laughable. This is the first time in my life I’ve seen someone at the peak of Foundation Establishment get slaughtered by one at the eighth level of Qi Refinement like slaughtering a pig."

In terms of sharpness of words, Cen Yueyue was not to be outdone.

The young couple took turns tearing open the middle-aged man’s wounds with their words.

His face grew uglier, as he actually knew the truth. How could he not know the disciple whom he had raised himself? How could he not know the personality of his fellow disciple who had been by his side for decades?

He just did not want to admit it.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Wu Mingsheng gave a respectful bow to the girl.

"Since this matter has nothing to do with the lady, I would ask you to leave, please. This is a private grudge between Jiang Feng and me."

"With me here, you can’t kill him. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone require a Sect Master to avenge them because they are not as skilled. What, are all your disciples dead?"

She uttered these words lightly, not even leaving time for Jiang Feng to speak. Originally, the young man beside her was trying to signal her that this matter had nothing to do with Cen Yueyue.

But coincidentally.

Cen Yueyue was also a character who feared nothing and no one, and she despised such behavior as well.

You didn’t manage your disciple when they were after someone else’s life, but now your disciple can’t beat somebody else, and you intervene?

And let’s not forget, it was a person at the peak of Foundation Establishment bullying someone at the level of Qi Refinement, only to be counter-killed in the end?

Honestly speaking, were this to happen to herself, her own parents would probably be too ashamed to seek vengeance. If one lacks the skills, there’s nothing to be said. But on the contrary, here you are, crossing nearly three generations to bully others?

"If the lady insists on this course of action, you might bring considerable trouble upon your family. Dare I ask which Sect the lady is from? Perhaps I may have old ties with your family’s elders."

Holding back his anger.

With rationality still in his mind, the best case would be to persuade this bothersome girl to leave. If she truly refuses...

"Do you think you’re worthy?"