Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 358 - 231: Going Out for a Spin with My Little Sister_2

Chapter 358: Chapter 231: Going Out for a Spin with My Little Sister_2

Diligent and devoted to sword cultivation, her progress was remarkably swift.

Within these two years, one could distinctly sense a change in Liu Tangxi’s demeanor towards her, even mentioning that after the Nine Peaks Martial Arts Competition, she would be granted the title of a registered disciple, akin to Su Yi and Lu Luo.

Of course, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple... perhaps she still wasn’t qualified, at least not at Swordmaster Peak.

"Thank you for your effort."

Her smile was radiant, and she even straightened her worn back, no doubt another invitation.

Whenever guests arrive, Miss Bai Yu always takes the initiative to receive them, but Young Master Yan Fengchun, with his frequent visits, always brings gifts, meticulously pleasing everyone from top to bottom at Swordmaster Peak, which certainly left a good impression on the ladies there.

It’s said that those personally involved may be confounded, while outside observers see things clearly. Su Yi and Lu Luo, with their seniority, instantly recognized the young man’s intentions and probably discussed it with Bai Yu.

Ever since then, whenever Yan Fengchun visited, if people from the mountain were absent or a wait was required, she would take the initiative to invite Young Master Yan to sit in the pavilion.

Sometimes, they would discuss cultivation and cultivation techniques, occasionally exchanging skills. Yan Fengchun never held back in this regard; the Young Master, lacking in other areas, was extensively knowledgeable and learned, engaging in any topic of conversation with ease.

Following behind, the woman in front was unlike any other he had met, she could be described in two words: pure simplicity.

Lu Luo was like a hotpot – delicious yet fiercely spicy; Su Yi was like a cup of strong tea – while not as stimulating upon first taste, it left a lingering aftertaste; Bai Yu, on the other hand, was like clear tea.

A cup without any added flavors, nor in need of any.

"Speaking of which, Senior Sister Su is mobility impaired; how could Jiang Feng take her out?"

Taking the initiative to find a topic of conversation.

However, Bai Yu simply sat on the stone chair and took the initiative to pour tea for the young master and slid it over.

"Brother Jiang may be young, but he is considerate. Senior Sister Su has been downcast and listless since her return to Swordmaster Peak, and she has not been able to leave her bed. So, Brother Jiang chose to take her out to lighten her mood. With the gifts Brother Yan has brought, it seems she will recover more swiftly."

"I see." He nodded thoughtfully, which seemed very much in line with Jiang Feng’s character, "No need to be so formal, we are of the same age, calling me ’elder brother’ seems a bit stiff. Just call me by my name."

"Right now, I’m afraid it’s not yet appropriate; after all, I am still not officially an Outer Disciple. The Peak Master did mention that after the Nine Peaks Martial Arts Competition, I would get the title of a registered disciple."

Poised and graceful, she maintained her composure, exhibiting the manner of a noble household. Though she may not be stunning in appearance, nor possess any alluring charm, Bai Yu was certainly pleasant to behold.

And she treated everything with utmost seriousness, as Su Yi had told her that Yan Fengchun seemed to hold some affection for her, and even suggested she try interacting with him.

Whereas others might prejudge and impatiently brush aside such matters, Bai Yu was different. She was very serious about handling this matter, thus her invitations for Yan Fengchun to sit in the pavilion were offers from her, not requests from him.

Chatting and drinking tea, both a means to understand each other and to appraise one’s character.

"Indeed, it was presumptuous of me."

Each family has its own rules, and he naturally would not insist, but Bai Yu simply looked curiously at the big and small packages he was carrying, the enticing aroma detectable with just a slight sniff of her nose.

"Brother Yan, last time Peak Master personally stated that the matter was not to be blamed on you, that there were other hidden complications, and advised you not to dwell on it. But you have prepared so many things, which is enough to support a small sect, perhaps too lavish."

The smile on his face slowly solidified, and then he gave a rueful shake of his head.

During the past twenty days, he was restless every day and night, and in the end, it was his master who personally investigated the matter, understanding the entire process.

Whether it was their task acceptance, process, or judgment of the enemy, there were no issues; everything was according to the rules and matched their capabilities.

However.

The Purple Cloud Palace Disciple embedded in Shuipang County seemed to have an issue.

Many things were left unmentioned in the description, enemy strength was deliberately hidden, traps were left as bait, and silence was kept on local incidents – these things would not have been reported if the matter could be concealed.

Moreover, the Purple Cloud Palace Disciple who had sent out the distress call and survived the incident vanished without a trace, as if evaporated from the world. Ultimately, all that was found following the clues was a charred body, drained of its essence blood.

Nothing left, no trace to follow.

"Although Peak Master Liu doesn’t blame me, if I had been more careful, kept a closer eye, or been cheekier to find a Nascent Soul Stage senior brother to accompany me, none of this would have happened."

"Miss Bai Yu, I just wanted to do what little I could. At the end of the day, if it hadn’t been for me taking the lead, they wouldn’t have ended up injured like this."

"Morally and logically, I should take responsibility, at least I shouldn’t shirk it... Speaking of which, I’m curious how Mr. Jiang is going to take Senior Sister Su out for fun."

The subject changed naturally, and upon seeing this, Bai Yu didn’t dwell on the matter of the commission any longer. Instead, she followed Yan Fengchun’s new topic with a slightly strange expression.

Or rather, surprised.

"A few days ago, Brother Jiang was at it all night in the courtyard, and he even went to forge some strange metal parts in Chi Xiao Peak, then he assembled a... uh, a small cart?"

Her expression uncertain, she had never seen a cart of that style before.

"Yesterday afternoon, Brother Jiang lifted Senior Sister Su from her bed and put her on the cart, which was quite impressive in that it could move on its own without her shifting at all, and she could control it easily with her hands."

"Senior Sister Su used to be in bad spirits, lying in bed every day, and she looked dreadful, but after Brother Jiang made that thing, Senior Sister Su immediately cheered up a lot, smiling more."

"And this morning, bright and early, Brother Jiang took Senior Sister Su on that, that... two-wheeled cart and went out to play."

A two-wheeled cart? Can that thing even stay upright?

Completely baffled.

Even though Yan Fengchun was worldly and knowledgeable, he had never seen such a thing, and for the life of him, he couldn’t imagine what those two were up to now...

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah! Slow down, slow down!"

"We’re going to crash, we’re going to crash!"

"Cliff, there’s a cliff! Stop quickly! I don’t want to die yet!"

"Do you think I didn’t die last time just to cause you trouble?!"

On the mid-slope of Swordmaster Peak, there is a narrow and bumpy path.

This path is used by disciples who cannot perform Sword Flight, usually menial workers or those still in the Qi Refinement stage, who use this path to ascend and descend the mountain on a daily basis, transporting necessary supplies to the peak.

But today, a wheelchair sped down from that nearly thirty-degree slope!

Moreover, there was a woman with a pale complexion seated in the wheelchair, tied firmly unable to move, while a man was standing on the back of the wheelchair, gripping the handles with both hands, as if controlling a steering wheel, thoroughly enjoying the thrill of speeding.

Some disciples on the path were startled and looked back as the wheelchair was about to plunge off the cliff, scaring the woman into screaming. Then, the man suddenly twisted the handle!

Screech—

Tires screeched violently against the ground, drifting elegantly and stopping neatly at the edge of the cliff, just in time to see the rising morning sun, warm and comforting.

"Huff~"

"Sister Lu Luo, you didn’t act this way when you were at home."

"I asked if you wanted to do something thrilling and take you for a spin. I even warned beforehand that those who fear heights should be careful. What did you say then?"

"Hey~ I’ve been doing Sword Flight for over a decade, how could I be scared of this? Run as fast as you can, old lady here wouldn’t even change her complexion if we crashed headlong~"

"These were your exact words, but you’ve become like this halfway through the ride? So are we still playing or not? If not, I’ll push you back..."

Before he could finish, the woman in the wheelchair turned her head and snapped back.

"Hmph! You think old lady wants you to stop because she asked? Continue!"