Volume 2 Chapter 24 / Chapter 111: Protagonist, Feeling Surprised
Feng Yudie pulled Li Qianjin to the corner of the room and quietly asked about the origin of Wu Yue. She learned that Wu Yue was a bodyguard in the Core Formation stage assigned to her by Li Feng. She also had the jade talisman given by Li Feng to his trusted aides.
Although she still felt that Wu Yue was suspicious, at this point, if she continued to doubt, it would be equivalent to doubting Li Feng.
Before Li Qianjin left, Feng Yudie asked her to help obtain a pass letter to enter and exit the Chi Dragon Mansion. In no time, a mansion guard from Chi Dragon Mansion hurried over and handed her the approved pass letter.
However, before preparing to leave, Feng Yudie thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Senior Sister Xiao, do you think Junior Sister Li's old man might be colluding with demonic cultivators?"
Xiao Yunluo, who had just changed into a set of sweatshirts and was about to practice swordsmanship in the Chi Dragon Mansion's martial arts field, heard this and instantly had several forehead wrinkles, looking at Feng Yudie with disbelief.
"Hiss—Yudie!! Do you know what you're talking about?!"
"I certainly do..."
Feng Yudie thought for a moment and explained seriously, "Senior Sister Xiao, think about it. Yesterday, a Core Formation stage demonic cultivator from the Heavenly Demon Sect appeared in Chi Dragon Mansion. And the demonic cultivator identity is extraordinary, and Junior Sister Li also suspects that there might be a spy in Chi Dragon Mansion— So, I'm thinking, is it possible that Li Feng and the demonic cultivator are in collusion or something?"
"If Li Feng colludes with demonic cultivators, many things can be explained. Why did the formation suppressing the spiritual veins here have a problem, but no one found out what the problem is? How could a Core Formation stage demonic cultivator sneak in unnoticed? Why did that person named Wu Yue, who was with Junior Sister Li just now, give me a bad feeling? Why—"
Feng Yudie said up to this point, and Xiao Yunluo couldn't stand it anymore. She immediately walked up, grabbed Feng Yudie's cheeks, and forcefully pulled them in opposite directions.
Feng Yudie's face was instantly flattened by her.
Xiao Yunluo glared at her, usually not taking what this Yudie said seriously.
But this time was different!
"Yudie!! Can you think before you speak?! Senior brother Li and my mother are old friends. Hundreds of years ago they drove demonic cultivators to the Eastern Region together. He hates demonic cultivators to the bone. How could he possibly collude with demonic cultivators—"
Saying this, Xiao Yunluo also realized that her voice was too loud. If someone from Chi Dragon Mansion heard it, it could be troublesome. She quickly closed her mouth and used her eyes to tell Feng Yudie: If you dare to say it again, I'll beat you up!
Feng Yudie thought for a moment and suddenly came up with another possibility—Could it be that Xiao Yunluo's mother is also colluding with demonic cultivators?!
However, she didn't dare to say this out loud.
Feng Yudie gently removed Xiao Yunluo's hand from her face and then explained calmly, "Senior Sister Xiao, when we're outside, we must always maintain a skeptical mindset. The cultivation world is very cruel, and that's what my master taught me."
Xiao Yunluo glanced at her and asked, "Taught what?"
Feng Yudie raised her index finger, smiling as she replied, "Hmm! People are extremely unpredictable, especially for cultivators. A hero from a hundred years ago might turn into a villain a hundred years later. A person's past behavior cannot prove their current character."
Xiao Yunluo's lips slightly parted, unable to come up with a rebuttal for a moment. Instead, she simply ignored Feng Yudie and said, "Anyway, I won't believe that Senior Brother Li would have any connection with demonic cultivators. If he did, my mother would immediately know. And this place is the Extreme Blaze Spiritual Vein of the Western Region. If he had any connection with demonic cultivators, my mother wouldn't just sit idly!"
"Alright." Feng Yudie shrugged slightly. Seeing her firm stance, she didn't continue and changed the topic, asking, "By the way, are you really not going with me to Du Chun City?"
"I'm not going! I'm going to practice swordsmanship."
"When I go out, don't wander around, okay?"
"Hmph!"
Smack—
Xiao Yunluo glared at her, picked up her sword, and walked out of the door, heading to the martial arts field of Chi Dragon Mansion.
Xiaotian, floating beside Feng Yudie's head, also sighed, saying, 『Yudie, it would be great if Young master Ye were here. The things you said just now, he would definitely agree with your perspective. This Xiao girl is still a bit naive…』
Feng Yudie glanced at it but thought that if she said those things to Ye Anping, he might not actually agree with her.
"Ah, I always feel that something big is going to happen! I'm tempted to run away with Senior Sister Xiao and Junior Sister Li. If that person surnamed Li is really a problem, I can't beat him."
『Heh~』 Xiaotian coldly snorted. 『When do you ever think you can't beat someone?』
Feng Yudie gave it a white look, "Well, in that case, should I throw you over to him and smash his head?"
『Tch~~ I'm going back to my room. Don't bother me today. The Extreme Blaze Spiritual Qi outside is making me annoyed.』
Xiaotian waved its hand and flew into Feng Yudie's mind.
"Ah—"
Seeing this, Feng Yudie was also helpless for a while. She sighed and then packed up her things, holding the pass letter that the maid had just brought her. Riding her sword, she flew towards Du Chun City.
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Under the scorching sun, the streets of Du Chun City were sparsely populated, as almost everyone sought shade and relief from the heat in the tea houses along the road.
Feng Yudie, wearing a sun-shielding straw hat, roamed the streets with her belly, searching for the figure of the "Young Master Jiang" from the last encounter. She also inquired about information regarding the person pretending to be Jiang Yu.
Originally, she had imagined someone who impersonated the identity of a young master to exploit opportunities for personal gain and commit wrongdoings. However, after inquiring around, she discovered that the "fake Jiang Yu" in Du Chun City had surprisingly gained a good reputation among the people.
In these recent days, with the intensification of the Extreme Blaze Spiritual Qi, many ordinary people in the city suffered from heatstroke and fell ill. Nevertheless, this person spent spirit stones to hire some doctors in Du Chun City, providing medical treatment for commoners at a very affordable price. Additionally, for those who couldn't find work, the Jiang Residence would offer some jobs, such as transporting goods or planting herbs in lower-level spiritual fields in the forest.
At least for the common people in Du Chun City, this "fake Jiang Yu" was like a living bodhisattva.
After wandering for a while, Feng Yudie finally found Jiang Yu. He was sitting under the shade of an umbrella at the entrance of an inn, holding a small folding fan.
Last time, when Feng Yudie saw him, he seemed like a fallen noble begging for alms. Now, he was neatly dressed, his hair tied into a bun, and his face seemed to have gained a bit of flesh.
Just as Feng Yudie was about to greet him, Jiang Yu immediately stood up and walked over.
"Esteemed senior, are you here to send a letter or a package? Please come inside."
Feng Yudie was momentarily stunned, took off her straw hat, and greeted with a smile, "Young Master Jiang, you seem to be doing well after two days of not seeing you."
"Hmm?"
Seeing Feng Yudie's face, Jiang Yu pondered for a moment before coming back to his senses.
"It's you, esteemed senior! You finally came. I've been waiting for you for two days. I thought you wouldn't come."
Feng Yudie awkwardly smiled and looked at the inn beside them, asking, "Are you working here now?"
"This is the Dragon-Slaying Society's inn." Jiang Yu quickly lowered his voice and said, "I specifically came here to find a job, just to inquire about the news of that pair of adulterers and scoundrels."
Feng Yudie raised her eyebrows, "Adulterers and scoundrels? Two people?"
"Yes, esteemed senior, I am very certain. That pair of despicable people are the ones who robbed me in Clear River City."
Jiang Yu glanced in the direction of the Jiang Residence, with a somewhat "I've come back to settle scores with you" expression. His mouth tilted, saying, "They are intentionally doing good deeds in the city, probably out of guilt. Afraid that I'll come back, expose their identity, they want to establish a good reputation. If you had come a few days later, I'm afraid even if I prove my identity, the Branch Master of the Dragon-Slaying Society wouldn't recognize me."
"...Not recognize you?"
Jiang Yu looked distressed and sighed, "The Dragon-Slaying Society has flourished under the management of that despicable couple. Now, the Branch Masters of various branches highly respect them! However, I've found their weakness!"
Feng Yudie nodded and asked, "Hmm— What weakness?"
"After that pair of scoundrels returned, the first thing they did was to kill Hua Qinyu from the Seven Fragrance Hall! Hua Qinyu was my father's trusted subordinate. She must have seen through their true identities, so they struck first. They even buried Hua Qinyu in the unmarked graves!! It's absolutely despicable! Esteemed senior, you must help me!"
Jiang Yu spoke as if he wanted to kneel down. Feng Yudie quickly grabbed his shoulders and patted him, comforting, "Young Master Jiang, don't worry. I'm here, and your justice will be served! If you're truly Young Master Jiang, I will certainly help you prove your identity and kick that imposter out of the Jiang Residence."
As she said this, her tone changed, and Feng Yudie smirked, "But well..."
"Ah— Uh, please go on."
"Justice doesn't come for free— you understand, right? Hehe~~"
Jiang Yu was momentarily stunned, then nodded vigorously, "Of course, of course! If esteemed senior helps me, I will give you 5,000 spirit stones as a reward. How does that sound?"
"Hmm..." Feng Yudie supported her chin, pondering for a moment. She then said, "How about this, 5,000 spirit stones. I happen to need some foundation stage cultivation pills and spiritual materials. Your Dragon-Slaying Society warehouse should have plenty, right? After the matter is settled, I'll go to your warehouse and take a bit more. How about that?"
"Good!! Deal!"
Feng Yudie, with a sly merchant-like smile, patted his shoulder and then asked, "So... what are their cultivation levels? What are their names?"
"Well, that pair of scoundrels are both at the Foundation Establishment stage, and they have a late Foundation Establishment stage cultivator with them. But esteemed senior, you're a disciple of the Profound Star Sect. As long as you give the order, they definitely won't dare to lay a hand on you."
"Two at the Foundation Establishment stage plus one at the late Foundation Establishment stage?" Feng Yudie paused and said, "If it comes to a fight, I'm not afraid at all!"
Jiang Yu bowed, "Esteemed senior is truly powerful!"
"What are their names then?"
"Regarding names— the man is using my name, and the woman seems to be called... Pei Lengxue."
"Hmm... Pei Lengxue— Hmm?!!"
Feng Yudie nodded knowingly, but suddenly felt something was off. She furrowed her eyebrows and looked at Jiang Yu with a puzzled expression.
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