Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 218 - 153: Purple Cloud Palace, Here I Come【7K】_2

Chapter 218: Chapter 153: Purple Cloud Palace, Here I Come【7K】_2

His complexion finally normalized somewhat, but he didn’t utter a word, because only he, his senior sister, Yan Yurou, and that old fogey from the Taixu Sect knew about the matter with Demon Night True Monarch. These people were unlikely to blab carelessly.

So naturally, he had to keep his lips sealed, it was best to let this secret rot in his stomach.

The youth’s eyes revealed a touch of wariness, and Yu Ying simply shrugged, not expecting a reply from him, but just said leisurely, "Junior Brother has a good constitution, having refined his body with medicine on his own, and even consumed high-quality Body Tempering Pills."

"Moreover, having taken two Scarlet Pills today, it’s considered an enormous opportunity. To cultivate, a good physical vessel is of course indispensable. Although you’ve been injured today, your muscles and bones are unharmed, and with some cultivation over a few days, you should recuperate well."

"Besides, Junior Brother, there were quite a few residual elixir substances in your body. After this great battle, the elixir’s sediment in your body has actually been completely refined, which is a good thing for you. Your cultivation should improve considerably."

"At least this Low Grade Foundation Establishment realm should be stable, and won’t fall due to injuries sustained."

Silently nodding.

He could feel a slight itch on his hot back, a sign that the wounds were healing. Seeing the youth still with that somewhat silent expression, Yu Ying just smiled.

She knew Jiang Feng well enough to know that getting him to open up was simple, she cleared her throat.

"You did well today, beyond what I expected."

"I had thought that night after night, you went to other people’s pigsties and cowsheds to shovel dung and carry it out to the wilderness to boil, thinking maybe Junior Brother had some peculiar hobbies, after all, a person without quirks isn’t interesting, right?"

"I didn’t expect that Junior Brother was using these materials to create Magic Treasures. I still vividly remember the Magic Treasure you used to defeat Wu Fangsheng last time; its power was truly astonishing this time."

"Even though the Honourable Lu Wu suffered from diminished strength due to repeated soul separation from its body, its power was not to be underestimated. I didn’t expect it to be slain by you in one strike."

Listening, his brows furrowed tightly, his complexion turning iron blue, realizing this woman had been spying on him.

No wonder why sometimes after seeing him, she would subconsciously cover her mouth with her sleeve. At first, he thought Yu Ying was just being modest, accustomed to a smile that doesn’t show teeth.

Could it be that she fucking despises me for having shoveled dung?

His old face wrinkled like a bitter gourd, but the gloomy mood from before was somewhat dispersed. It wasn’t that he was a flatterer that only liked to hear nice things from others, but rather...

He understood Yu Ying very well.

"But!"

Sure enough.

With Yu Ying’s personality, after praising, she would start scolding.

Seeing the youth adopting the attitude of a well-behaved student waiting to be lectured, Yu Ying couldn’t help but want to laugh for a moment. This little fellow really knows me.

But she didn’t stop talking, with Yu Ying’s strength, not to mention instructing Jiang Feng, even advising Cen Yueyue would be entirely sufficient. To receive such an excellent mentor at an early stage of cultivation was definitely a stroke of luck.

"Junior Brother’s research into Magic Treasures is indeed powerful, but the conditions for their use are stringent. They can be a trump card when unknown to others, but frequent use will bring trouble upon oneself."

"Although I know Junior Brother is talented and capable, your prior methods were either based on luck or taking your enemies by surprise. Today, you’ve seen the outcome from going head-to-head with a master."

"If I had been even a little late, or if Cen Yueyue had been slightly less capable, you would have been dead by now. In this incident, both our judgments were flawed, not expecting Wu Mingsheng to have reached the Nascent Soul."

"But in my eyes, neither of you two were bound to lose."

Her eyes narrowed into slits, even her tone carried a touch of sternness.

Jiang Feng simply nodded, taking the scolding obediently.

Had it been any other young master or mistress, by now they probably would be blaming Yu Ying for arriving so late, nearly costing them their life.

But... Yu Ying was not involved in this matter to begin with.

Liu Tangxi’s instructions to her were to let nature take its course; she was never told to stick close for protection. The fact that she came to clean up after Jiang Feng was already more than one could ask for, he certainly wouldn’t have the cheek to question her.

Moreover, he also felt that, with Cen Yueyue’s strength combined with his own support, they shouldn’t have ended up in such a dire situation.

"Junior Brother has a discerning eye. The Scarlet Sun Infinite Heavenly Thunder Art you used today is a rare art from Divine Thunder Valley, also one of the most special treasures in my collection, obtained by me about ten years ago."

"Not only is its power astonishing, but the method of deployment is also exceedingly swift; however, the downside is also clear, which is the tremendous strain on the body and severe depletion of Spiritual Energy."

Speaking up to here, the beautiful woman glanced at the youth’s nearly unscathed arms.

"However, the power of the Scarlet Sun Infinite Heavenly Thunder Art you displayed was clearly insufficient, which probably means Junior Brother has studied for a long time to reduce the power as much as possible to prevent harming himself, achieving a range that the body can easily bear."

"This is the bad habit you have developed over these months. Indeed, against those at the same realm as you, reducing the power might let no one receive your move."

"But don’t forget, the Scarlet Sun Infinite Heavenly Thunder Art is not the common Five Elements Spell we usually use, but a rare art from Divine Thunder Valley."

"What is a rare art? It means that once it is used, it is to set the heavens and the earth in stone. Why do all the great masters in the Cultivation World have their unique secret techniques, and keep them unknown to outsiders?"

"Because everyone who has seen them is either dead or crippled. That’s what a rare art is."

When she said these words, Yu Ying’s expression clearly carried a hint of coldness. It was apparent she was recalling her own struggle from the past. Once, she had lived carefree under the protection of her sect and master.

But ever since the incident at her sect, she had been forced to spend years outside, doing the dirty and tiring work meant for an Outer Disciple, enduring hardships, and especially after coming to this state, she had several close brushes with death.