Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 293 - 196: The Two Brothers Sobbing in Distress_2

Chapter 293: Chapter 196: The Two Brothers Sobbing in Distress_2

"Huh? You’re a Prince?"

The question resounded with a soul-searching intensity.

It left Yan Fengchun somewhat embarrassed, taking a few steps back and hastily laughing it off.

"No, no, no, Lu Luo was just jesting with me. It is true that there’s an official from my family serving in the court, but the title ’Prince’ is entirely baseless. Better left unsaid, indeed unsaid."

With a wave of his hand, he quickly glossed over the matter, but he instantly sobered up when he noticed Lu Luo’s mockingly bemused and somewhat threatening expression, his hair standing on end!

She didn’t let slip by accident—it was deliberate provocation.

Because her words had everyone around them looking at Jiang Feng, and while his brothers probably wouldn’t care, Lu Luo was definitely not as gentle as Su Yi.

In a nutshell, two words: fiercely loyal.

You embarrass Jiang Feng, and she’ll reveal those little scandals in your family. It just so happens that she hails from Jiangnan Zhang County and knows the situation there like the back of her hand.

Yan Fengchun shifted his gaze away with some embarrassment. Nope, nobody from Swordmaster Peak is ever easy to provoke.

"Young man, why didn’t you mention it sooner? Come on, make me a couple of Ninth Grade Elixirs to savor something new!"

This statement nearly made Yan Fengchun spit out in shock.

Ninth Grade Elixirs? Are you kidding? In this world, it’s even uncertain if Ninth Grade Elixirs exist, not to mention that even the royal ancient texts don’t have records of such items. The highest is probably Eighth Grade Seal Heaven, and you casually ask me for Ninth Grade?

If I had that ability, would I join Purple Cloud Palace?

"Get lost, go ask your senior sister for that!"

"Ts, so stingy! Okay then, considering the Jade Token you’re holding, you must have just come out of the Immortal Pavilion, right? Picked up a good assignment?"

He knew that Yan Fengchun came from a noble background, but never would have thought that the guy might be a Young Prince—and from Lu Luo’s tone...

It’s confirmed that he’s the successor; otherwise, she wouldn’t address him in such a manner.

But on second thought, it’s right; without such substantial resources, it’s impossible for someone in his twenties to reach Core Formation.

The last time Yan Fengchun visited Swordmaster Peak, he sought to meet the legendary Sword Immortal and also to spar with Jiang Feng. Back then, Yan Fengchun had just broken through to Mid Grade Core Formation, while Jiang Feng reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, thus they had a ferocious fight.

From that encounter, Jiang Feng learned that Yan Fengchun had broken through to Core Formation at the mere age of twenty-four. However, his cultivation foundation wasn’t very stable because he had consumed quite a few Elixirs to speed up his cultivation progress, so he was stuck at Lower Grade Core Formation for years.

It was only after solidifying his foundation that he chose to break through to Mid Grade Core Formation. Jiang Feng never underestimated anyone; he knew that even if he himself advanced to Core Formation, fighting this kid would be anything but easy.

"Let’s go, let’s go, let’s find a secluded place to talk."

Glancing around, he noticed many people were paying attention to this Sword Immortal Disciple, and Yan Fengchun gestured accordingly.

Yet, at that moment, Lu Luo casually reached out and took the talisman from the young man’s hand.

"I’ll head over to the Immortal Pavilion; you two chat first."

She didn’t allow for any rejection and left only a stunning figure to behold, which made Yan Fengchun sigh.

"Mr. Jiang, you’re really lucky."

Lu Luo never gave Jiang Feng face in private, often engaging in playful arguments and scuffles with him, but the sensible and obedient manner she displayed now was something Yan Fengchun envied.

He noted that the girls Jiang Feng knew seemed to be extraordinary, not just in appearance, but also in character.

"Are you done yet? I already told you, they’re all my senior and junior sisters. Didn’t you meet three of them when you visited Swordmaster Peak last time?"

"What’s the big deal? We’re in the same sect but not blood-related. A good marriage is something both the elders and the master would happily agree to. Our Lan Zhu Peak’s senior sisters are always staying within our ranks."

"So your master arranged someone for you?"

"...," Yan Fengchun was suddenly silent, then squeezed out a few words, "Too many monks, not enough gruel."

A predictable outcome.

As for marriages or dual cultivation partners, neither the Peak Master nor the Sect Master were particularly opposed to it, usually turning a blind eye.

Children born between cultivators can almost always be assured to have excellent cultivation talents, and growing up within the sect undoubtedly provides fresh blood for the sect.

Moreover, though speaking of dual cultivation might seem a tad embarrassing, it is undoubtedly a way to advance in realm with almost zero side effects. Besides, the idea of a house full of children and grandchildren seems to be a deeply rooted notion in this age.

Well, Yan Fengchun got it right with too many monks, not enough gruel. Originally, the ratio between male and female cultivators was unbalanced, roughly with a seventy to thirty ratio. So, Yuzhu Peak was created specifically for female cultivators.

Perhaps Qingxia and Divine Wood would have more women, around a fifty-fifty ratio. As for the other peaks...

There you go, Chi Xiao Peak, a full-blown monk fest. Last time my sister took me to forge weapons, and you can’t even find a single female disciple, let alone a sow. Who would a female cultivator be happy to see working in Chi Xiao Peak to smith?

"Brother Yan, I notice your attitude gets a bit off whenever you see me hanging out with the ladies; why does it sound bitter?"

Pondering with a soul-searching question, but Yan just responds with an extremely refined smile.

"Hardly the case, I merely think Mr. Jiang has experienced so many rich emotional encounters at such a young age..."

"Were you pressured by your family to marry?"

The refined smile on his face instantly solidified.

Case closed.

No wonder each time he sees Jiang Feng surrounded by girls, he launches his attacks, and his tone couldn’t sound any more sour.