Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 228 - 158: Entering the Mountain Gate_2

Chapter 228: Chapter 158: Entering the Mountain Gate_2

With respectable combat power to resist risks, there won’t be competitive pressure within the team.

"Turns out they had this move hidden."

With a light chuckle, the youth quickly shifted his gaze from the archway nearby to the rear of the team.

In the distance, a yellow-haired girl was still seeking help, hoping that a team or someone would be willing to take her along.

Originally, some felt compassion and would inquire about others’ attitude, but when they saw that adding more people would affect the distribution of Tokens, they bluntly refused, since they didn’t know the relation between the token and age.

"Why is this happening, elder? I am only thirty this year! How can I not meet the criteria?"

The arguing voices drew Jiang Feng’s attention back.

Focusing his sight, he saw that a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator was being stopped in front of the archway. Taking a closer look, even Jiang Feng was surprised.

Foundation Establishment Peak.

His face red and ears hot, he was vociferously arguing something, and even from a distance, Jiang Feng could hear parts of the argument.

"You’re not young anymore and still pulling these tricks, get lost, don’t hold up the people behind."

"How could this be, I just turned thirty this year, fellow cultivators, you are welcome to verify my bone age!"

He spread his hands openly, and everyone’s gaze fell on him. Judging merely by appearance, he did indeed seem around thirty. With such confidence, it likely was true.

But the elder simply stated lazily, "Ate Elixirs and knocked your own brains out? Really think you can rejuvenate? Get lost quickly, there’s a big line of people behind."

The case was cracked.

Without even testing, a conclusion was reached, and that young man from Purple Cloud Palace just took a step forward.

He made a gesture indicating to move along.

"This is how Purple Cloud Palace treats visiting guests? Aren’t you afraid of chilling people’s hearts? Making up lies, my bone age meets the criteria, why won’t you let me in!"

"This is deliberate targeting! If you act like this, who would dare to join your sect?"

"Because of Purple Cloud Palace’s reputation, so many people came to join. You want to drive me away without making any distinction, could it be you are jealous of my talent and abilities!"

Defense shattered.

Unable to get past, he simply resorted to making a fuss, trying to pressure the other party to let him through with public opinion, still harboring a slim hope.

The elder, not known when, had already sat down on a chair prepared earlier and was resting with his eyes closed, obviously too lazy to bother. Anyway, he just won’t let you through, and the leading young man spoke in a deep, powerful voice.

"Fellow daoist, even if you could pass our check, you would not get past the one on the mountain. If you waste a month in vain, it would be a lost cause. Please, have some self-respect."

"If you are past thirty, it is not a problem, as long as it isn’t too much beyond that, we would consider it case by case. But daoist, you are clearly over forty, even close to fifty. Even with Elixirs, this cannot be changed."

"Kindly seek another path. The requirements of the other sects are different. They all recruit at the beginning of the next year, within three months of each other. If you are earnest, you may wish to try your luck with the other sects."

Originally, they thought this person would face the iron fist of Purple Cloud Palace, given that the young are usually more rash, but they did not expect that the young man standing next to the elder spoke so appropriately, causing them to marvel.

Especially a few female cultivators, whose eyes sparkled with admiration. For them, this was the perfect gentleman they dreamt of: noble birth, excellent demeanor, appropriate in action. His words not only explained the situation clearly to others but also gave the person a way out.

Not only that, but he also opened up another path, even clearly mentioning the recruitment times of other sects.

Anyone with a sound mind would surely dust off their pants and leave, but...

Reality is often more magical.

"Bullshit!"

"You are obviously targeting me on purpose, is it because among the earlier group, there is a disciple preselected by Purple Cloud Palace?"

"Otherwise, why don’t you dare let me pass, it must be for fear that I would threaten the preselected disciple."

"Do you think everyone else is blind?"

His expression did not turn to anger.

Because whether it’s the major recruitment from previous years or leading small outings, Qingxia Peak has always been his responsibility. As the eldest senior brother of the third generation disciples of Qingxia Peak, his ability and all aspects were beyond question, particularly his social experience.

He had seen too many strange characters, those who threw tantrums, those who tried to bribe, and even those who had threatened with death; he had become accustomed to it all.

Thus, the eldest senior brother simply uttered one serious statement.

"Fellow daoist, are you aware of the consequences of deliberately tarnishing the reputation of Purple Cloud Palace?"

"How dare you? Are you going to silence me with murder?"

A flicker of fear passed through his eyes, but the man quickly took a few steps back and shouted to the surrounding crowd.

"Murder! Purple Cloud Palace, exposed for their true nature, is in a furious rush to silence me by murder!"

No one responded.

For a moment, the man felt something off.

Everyone around seemed to freeze at that moment, motionless. Subconsciously looking back, others appeared just as still, even the dead leaves floating in the air seemed frozen in front of them.

"Did he make his move?"

This thought flashed through Jiang Feng’s mind.

Because after the Purple Cloud Palace Disciple had issued the warning, the cultivator blocking everyone’s path had become motionless.

Standing there without uttering a single word, eyes wide open, breathing halted, but a faint heartbeat proved he was still alive.

Others hadn’t noticed any movement, but Jiang Feng sensed a subtle fluctuation of Spiritual Energy. Clearly, someone among the Purple Cloud Palace Disciples had utilized a Daoist Skill.

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