Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 281 - 191: I’m Here to Ask for a Red Envelope Fee

Chapter 281: Chapter 191: I’m Here to Ask for a Red Envelope Fee

"Peak... Peak Master Token?"

"Is that really a Peak Master Token? Impossible, must be a fake!"

One of the disciples immediately retorted.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Didn’t you see the characters on it? And how could such a thing be faked? Just this Soul Jade alone, who in the world could possess it besides the Nine Peaks of the Purple Cloud Palace?"

"He’s right, I’ve had the fortune to see our master’s Peak Master Token before. Even if the material can be imitated, how can one fake the Divine Sense within the Peak Master Token? Moreover, look at the inscription on the token."

Several Outer Disciples shifted their gaze towards it, and to their surprise and shock, they discovered that just by looking a few times at the inscribed "柳" character, the Spiritual Energy in their bodies became restless.

It was as if they were being watched by the Sword Immortal himself.

Everyone present, including a few new recruits, fell silent at this moment, holding their breath. The milky-white token revealed a few streaks of blood, its material of crafting unknown.

Yan Fengchun and Su Yi beside him both widened their eyes; the former was still okay, having just entered the sect and despite pulling strings to know quite a bit about the Purple Cloud Palace, he didn’t have much concept of it.

But the latter was different.

Su Yi, having mingled in the Palace for over a decade, was naturally well-informed about most matters within the sect. The Peak Master Token was not only a symbol of being a master of one of Purple Cloud Palace’s peaks but also an absolute authority.

After becoming an Inner Sect Disciple, each disciple must leave a wisp of their Divine Soul within the Soul Jade to assess these disciples’ safety in the outside world, and even use it to save their lives.

And this object was not only for preserving the Divine Soul, but also a symbol of authority and status.

The Peak Master had the right to directly command Outer Disciples, and this ownership was represented by the Peak Master Token they held. About ten years ago, an Inner Sect Disciple from Zhu Mingfeng was killed in Demon Race territory, relying on the power of the Peak Master Token.

Almost all the disciples stationed on the border moved out collectively, one of them holding the Peak Master Token from Purple Cloud Palace set off, and upon arrival, summoned the spirit of the Guardian Sect Beast with this object, nearly annihilating that Demon Race group, showing its might.

And this thing had another identity.

It’s the marker of the inheritor to the next Peak Master, but... there was only one person in Caiyun Pavilion who was utterly confused.

"Who am I?"

"Where am I?"

"What am I doing?"

Questions of the soul flashed through the mind, looking at the jade pendant in hand; it was shown off in Shuangfeng City previously for bait in law enforcement.

According to his senior sister, this thing wasn’t valuable, merely a symbol, supposedly able to "collect his corpse." And despite having fought to near death before, he never saw it serve any purpose.

Utterly bewildered.

Jiang Feng wasn’t stupid; his combat IQ was barely passable, but he genuinely lacked knowledge in cultivation; the experience in cultivation isn’t something you can complete by cramming books for a few days.

Usually, such knowledge comes from traveling all over the world or hearing from elders, including firsthand observations, things he had never encountered in the past decade or so. Even now, he’s only been cultivating for just over half a year.

Let alone the sect’s rules and various tokens, he didn’t even understand the sect’s Nine Peaks.

"Um, is this thing useful?"

He asked weakly.

But this question made the other longstanding disciples present even more speechless; they couldn’t tell if this kid was playing dumb or genuinely clueless. It wasn’t about getting a piece of clothing; you could even rob the entire Caiyun Pavilion, and it would be fine.

Holding the Peak Master Token was as if the Peak Master themselves had arrived in person. If Jiang Feng was willing, he could now lift the Peak Master Token and demand the present individuals to dismantle Caiyun Pavilion.

Behind the counter, several disciples were also dumbfounded as they watched the young man’s object in his hands. They couldn’t even muster a word, but it was Yan Fengchun who first snapped back to reality and gave a slight tug.

"Hey, Mr. Jiang, are you deliberately playing it low only to reveal your ace here? Playing dumb to catch the smart, is that it?"

His voice was kept very low, but Jiang Feng couldn’t help but roll his eyes and say, "Who knew coming to retrieve clothing required a token? My senior sister never gave me anything that could prove my identity; this thing was thrown to me before I even entered the sect, saying it could collect my corpse. How was I supposed to know it would turn out like this?"

His reasoning made perfect sense, but the disciple at the counter immediately bowed deeply, almost touching his head to the counter.

"I’ll get it right away! Please, Master... I mean, brother, wait a moment!"

He vanished immediately, flusteredly running towards the backyard, and the surrounding people also stepped aside, increasing the distance, reserving the place in front of them specifically for him. It showed the status of the Peak Master Token in Purple Cloud Palace.

Shortly after, an aged man hurried over from the backyard direction, his hair white and his figure slight but ramrod straight, exuding a lively energy. However, his face was somewhat stern, seeming at a glance not suited for business.

Standing behind the counter, the first thing the older man did upon arrival was to size up Jiang Feng, which made Jiang Feng instinctively touch his waist. The Peak Master Token was already put away; he couldn’t possibly be holding it all the time.

Just as he was about to take it out, the old man in front of him waved his hand, signaling no need to show it, and managed to squeeze out a smile, which seemed a rare occurrence on his face.

However, Su Yi immediately backed away several steps to present her respects, but she did not speak out.

Ordinarily, the arrival of an elder meant sect disciples should pay their respects, but this elder, upon reaching advanced age, had stepped down from his position, only responsible for managing a bit of the Caiyun Pavilion on the Main Peak, forging useful items for the Sect Disciples.