Could it be that I am the cruel villain?

The atmosphere suddenly fell into silence.

In fact, the atmosphere was already quiet because neither had spoken from beginning to end, just using their Divine Souls to communicate with each other, yet the changes in their expressions were exceptionally obvious.

Yu Ying wore a smile, an assessing gaze sizing him up like a tool, with a bit of appreciation and satisfaction in her beautiful eyes.

Only Jiang Feng felt his eyes growing dim.

The heavens never drop pies for free, this sentence is a truth no matter the era.

The more precious the things you get from the other party, naturally, the more you need to pay. Even if they help you for the sake of fellow discipleship, you'll have to repay it someday. He just didn't expect it to be in such a way.

"What do I need to do? Can I bear the cost? Is the true inheritance of Heavenly Power Peak worth the risk?"

For a moment, myriad thoughts flashed through the young man's mind, most of which were about weighing the pros and cons. These thoughts in his mind naturally couldn't escape Yu Ying's Divine Soul.

Calmly, she picked up the teacup intending to take another sip. The taste was reminiscent of both milk and tea, lingering and unforgettable, the unknown liquid with a milky fragrance and tea aroma left her longing, but the teacup somehow was empty.

A small, white hand stretched over.

"Hmm?"

She glanced beside her and found it was the little girl who came up the mountain with Jiang Feng; if she recalled correctly, this girl was named Jiang Xian, at least, that was the recorded name.

"Please, Sister."

In terms of seniority, Yu Ying belonged to the group taught by proxy, her status was similar to Miss Lin's current status on Swordmaster Peak, both raised by elder brothers, although she had met her master, they hadn't spent much time together.

Time passed, the first generation disciples aged, the second generation took over, even the youngest recorded second generation disciple was now one hundred fifty or sixty years old, most around two hundred, Yu Ying noticeably hadn't reached this seniority.

That's why she called Liu Tangxi 'Master Liu' instead of 'Sister'.

Still wearing a deceitful smile, the two weren't actually using each other, strictly speaking, it was mutual assistance. The reason was simple, as Jiang Feng said, Heavenly Power Peak needed a suitable opportunity to reopen the Mountain Gate.

No, it couldn't be described as reopening, rather letting their skills continue to be passed down during a suitable time, Jiang Feng was undoubtedly the most suitable person.

His background was clean, his talent was outstanding, and the opportunity fell directly upon him; others wouldn't have such a fortuitous chance, a top fusion stage master left their flesh and blood in the world, others haven't even dreamed of seeing this.

Most importantly, he could openly practice through Heavenly Power Peak and!

Would not be held accountable by anyone.

No one dared to hold him accountable, nor dared to spread rumors about him.

Still the same words, if you have opinions, don't bother Jiang Feng himself, go complain to those behind him.

With a calm expression, she didn't interrupt the young man's thoughts, giving him ample time to consider, took the teacup, glanced at the curious Lin Jiangxian beside her, she even had the mood to tease the other party.

Thus she spoke in a very playful tone.

"Rest assured, I have no illicit relations with your brother, nor any old affections. Previously, your brother even caused me to recuperate for years. If it weren't for Master Liu speaking up, I wouldn't want to see your brother for a lifetime, let alone settle prior accounts."

"Ah!!!"

A sharp cry resounded.

The small hand trembled almost tossing the teapot, but Mr. Jiang's quick eye and swift hand caught it, his mouth twitching a few times, black lines appeared on his forehead.

This foul woman, just knows how to bully children!

The girl's face turned red; she came secretly due to concern for her brother who had been ambushed days ago. Though they were fellow disciples, she was still worried, never speaking out, but whenever her brother was heading out or doing something, she would always follow him.

Then...

Today was no exception.

The key was when she arrived and found the two simply sitting there, without speaking or moving, just drinking tea.

However, her own brother's expressions changed frequently; to outsiders, this seemed no different from exchanging amorous glances, rather akin to the rumored spiritual connection. She would never have imagined, during the time of serving tea, another pair of eyes had appeared within her own soul.

A mere glance pierced through the thoughts in the young girl's mind.

"Can you stop bullying my sister? Quickly withdraw your mind reading! Or I'll really lose my temper!"

Grinding his teeth.

With such a note, Lin Jiangxian instantly reacted to introspect, only to find a pair of eyes indeed appearing near her soul, spinning inquisitively, no thoughts escaping the gazes.

"Brother Jiang is quite charming; upon returning to the sect recently, numerous rumors were heard, seemingly 'Nightly Revelry' isn't just praise for him?"

Withdrawing her thoughts.

But that very glance was enough for Lin Jiangxian to suffer a social death, her face blushed, flustered, unsure what to do. The man naturally patted his sister's back, a refreshing wave of Spiritual Energy instantly calming her considerably.

"I didn't tell you about my past in hometown ahead, but you should know already, back then while being hunted, she saved your brother's life."