Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 440 - 272: If She’s in a Good Mood, Let Her Be a Concubine (Part 2)

Chapter 440: Chapter 272: If She’s in a Good Mood, Let Her Be a Concubine (Part 2)

He is indeed a remnant of a certain Human Emperor, but not a reincarnation, rather a newly formed vessel for the cycle of reincarnation.

The man could only helplessly shake his head, his eyes revealing a hint of envy.

To tell the truth.

A bit sour.

Li Fire and the power of Demon Night True Monarch within him fundamentally bear no much difference; both are external forces skillfully sealed within the body, and most importantly, the Divine Soul controlling this power temporarily affects the mind.

Compared to the unruly Serpent within him, controlling Li Fire makes Fire Phoenix seem much gentler, its power perfectly balanced, neither harming Cen Yueyue nor causing her to lose her sanity due to the Divine Soul.

At most, it slightly affects the personality, but overall, the impact is minimal.

The two women had been fighting for nearly half a day without rest, from morning till afternoon, and I arrived only an hour before it got dark, so you can imagine how long they battled.

Yet, throughout such a lengthy period, Cen Yueyue constantly controlled Li Fire to do various things, only failing to hold up right before it turned dark.

Just...

Pretty sour. If only the Serpent inside me could achieve half of what Fire Phoenix is capable of, Sister Lu Luo wouldn’t have been severely injured trying to save me.

"You better not touch anywhere else, otherwise I’ll accuse you of molestation."

She didn’t mind Jiang Feng’s forwardness at all, letting him touch her neck while she continued to fiddle with the two pieces of fine clothing in her hands.

Honestly, given Cen Yueyue’s attitude now, I might just turn a few hairs yellow, make Yueyue carry a big belly and swagger up to Old Biden’s door asking for some spending money.

"Ah, women are really incomprehensible."

Seeing how bewitched Cen Yueyue was with the clothes, he could only helplessly smile and let her fiddle.

After leaving the parcel and the envelope, Yan Yurou chose to leave. She didn’t come here to rekindle old flames, nor did she feel she owed anything to make amends. She was rational throughout and aware of the distance between them.

The word curse remains the biggest obstacle. If they can’t get past this, their relationship will not change, and even if they do get past, they can’t truly return to the past.

From the moment she made her decision, her destiny was set, and this meeting with Jiang Feng was just a way to resolve one of her worries. Those two bottles of Elixir were immensely appreciated, as they concerned the life and death of her entire family.

So she traveled overnight to return home again, as for the stuff she left behind.

Here.

Cen Yueyue turned everything upside down.

"This woman may not be the best at other things, but she does have a good eye for quality, though it’s clear her virtues do not match her status. Only a rightful heir of Fire Phoenix like me is suited for these clothes. Her last words, however, showed some wisdom. If in the future you two could settle your family matters, and she humbly bows her head and sweet-talks me a few times, calling me ’sister’, perhaps if I’m in a good mood, I might grant her the position of a concubine."

"Pfft!!!"

A mouthful of tea was sprayed out on the spot.

This couple indeed naturally has a knack for comedy.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Firmly pounding his chest, this phrase made him spit out right on the spot, he wiped the tea at the corner of his mouth and cautiously asked, "Shouldn’t you be furious and jealous, why suddenly so magnanimous?"

"Hmm?"

She closed her eyes.

Lifting one eyelid, she glanced at Jiang Feng, her little nose wrinkled, speaking oddly:"Isn’t it normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines? Are you not all the same, acting as if I’d be jealous and you wouldn’t take concubines."

"..."

Although Cen Yueyue doesn’t understand matters between men and women.

She knows men well.

"Capable men tend to attract women’s favor; my father also married two other women later, and they are quite nice, often taking me out to have fun."

"My mother didn’t oppose at all, instead actively helped them bond, according to my mother, it’s essential for our Cen Family, or our lineage, to have more than one offspring. With father’s capability, prospering our family is what’s best."

"So it’s reasonable to welcome a few more, and after marrying them, my mother’s status at home didn’t decrease, it actually rose. Both other wives still listen to my mother to this day."

"Alas, if only I were a man, hmph, surely by now I would have a house full of descendants."

Hands on hips, reveling in glory.

Jiang Feng widened his eyes in astonishment, watching Cen Yueyue. He opened his mouth, wanting to speak but then hesitating.

But this last statement really carried some weight. Upon reflection, it made sense—if Cen Yueyue were a man, given her status and strength in the realm, combined with such looks, she would undoubtedly be a king-like figure in the Southern Border.

Moreover, Jiang Feng overlooked one point.

And that is this era.

In the end, it’s still a feudal society, a feudal era, unlike his own era which had marriage laws and protective laws. The deeply ingrained customs and traditions of thousands of years are unchangeable, and there are fewer men than women.

Indeed, this era still belongs to the community, which requires many people to band together to resist unknown risks, acting out as clans or families, protecting each other. Hence, in their eyes, group interests outweigh everything, for which they could make any sacrifice.

The lesser number of men is because, during this era of clans or tribes, men were conscripted to the battlefield, alongside the usual casualties from all sorts of causes—so many that even now, several countries hardly have any men left to fight.

Although Cen Yueyue is young and lively, with a somewhat unruly personality, she is still very much a person of this era.

Community takes the forefront, and undoubtedly, the new progeny represent the biggest future protective barrier, which is also why the feudal era commonly held patriarchal views.

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about descendants filling halls. Yueyue, when do you plan to go home?"

"What! Do you want to drive me away and then have a secret meeting with that little fox spirit!?"

Such a strong awareness against being outplayed.

This left Jiang Feng at a loss for words; he realized this girl’s thought process could very well match his own.

"Hmph, I’m not in a hurry to leave, and you guys shouldn’t think about rekindling old flames."

"Weren’t you saying you could award her something small, how come you’ve turned your face so quickly?"

He couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

He really had no such intentions, as his relationship with Yan Yurou could only remain between friends and kin, but facing the man’s teasing, the girl simply said, "Only with my permission, and in the future, I will have the final say at home! Those who disobey have no place in my home!"

Clearly not yet betrothed, but someone had already placed herself in the role of the main wife.

"Alright, alright, let’s not tease anymore. Tell me about your plans going forward."

He poured her a cup of hot tea and pushed it over; Cen Yueyue did not refuse, pondering for a moment before speaking.

"Well, I came here to meet with the disciples from Central Plains. Not to hide from you, Dongliang City is just my first stop. In a few days, I will definitely head north, and finally, my destination will be the Jade Radiance Palace. I need to visit my maternal home."

Blinking her clever, big eyes.

"What about you? What are your plans afterward? Do you plan to return to the sect after finishing your business here? "

"Me?"

He took a sip of his tea.

"I’m not in a rush to leave. There’s still a few months until the sect’s martial meeting. During this time, I need to practice my skills around here. Given my nature, I might look for cultivators with strength similar to yours, today’s tough battle certainly sounded the alarm for me."

He stuck out his tongue.

During their return home, they discussed what happened today and sorted it out. When she heard that Jiang Feng almost lost to the little princess, she was incredibly surprised.

No wonder father told her to go to Central Plains to broaden her horizons.

"The pressure in the sect’s martial meeting is really high. You haven’t stayed in our sect, but there are many eccentrics there. Additionally, according to what sister mentioned, there have been many remnants of Xuanyin Sect appearing in the northern part of Country Liang, I might have to go there personally. Since you’re from the Southern Border, it’s better not to get involved."

"Xuanyin Sect, huh..."

Her brow furrowed.

She naturally knew that Xuanyin Sect was the most antagonistic power against Purple Cloud Palace, which in the Cultivation World, was notorious for the most infamous backstabbing incident in the last two hundred years.

Looking up, her gaze met with the man’s, her expression serious with a hint of suspicion.

"You haven’t hooked up with a girl from Xuanyin Sect, have you?"

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