Could it be that I am the cruel villain?

Without uttering a word, Princess Liang, who has always been smart, naturally spoke up, "Senior Brother, are you worried that the Sect Master might convey some difficult instructions?"

"Something like that."

Without hiding anything, as everyone present was their own people, he could speak freely about it. As for eavesdropping, he was not worried; if anyone could eavesdrop on Swordmaster Peak in front of Senior Sister, then it would be quite a feat.

"There are only two possibilities why he's looking for me. Either he finds me interesting and wants to become friends. After all, he's the head of the sect and also the Sect Master's grandson, making him one of the candidates for Sect Master. Seeking me out could be to strengthen relations."

"After all, the position of Sect Master has always gone to the virtuous, and his competition pressure must be considerable. Although saying this feels a bit pretentious, if he can gain the support of Swordmaster Peak, he can certainly sit in that position."

"And hold it steadily."

"The other possibility is he's delivering a message for the Sect Master."

At this point, Jiang Feng hesitated for a moment but continued, "It could be a reminder, or it could be asking me to do something. There's even a chance that next time I'll be asked to concede a fight. This time I took advantage, so I sure need to find a way to pay it back."

"It could be a benefit, or even a warning. Miss, you've met Xin Yue and know what she's taught me. Besides, there's even a chance that..."

The voice stopped abruptly.

His expression turned a bit unpleasant.

He wasn't stupid. Before, no one came to him, but now they did, which clearly indicated that something must have been exposed during yesterday's martial display that caught people's attention. For a moment, the man became a bit anxious. Others might feel Jiang Feng was true to his conscience and afraid of no shadow.

But he knew better.

Leaving aside the legacy of Demon Night True Monarch, just his own flesh and blood was enough to raise suspicion.

How could someone at the early Core Formation stage possess such a physique? Is it because you're born with Divine Power? Or did you take some Elixir? More importantly, why is the breakthrough so significant?

Combing this with the previous Xuan Xiaozi case, his methods must have been thoroughly investigated by the sect, achieving possession by fusing his Divine Soul and flesh into someone's body.

So now, is he worth being suspicious of?

Not to mention controlling something; even if asked to go to Dragon Head Peak for a thorough investigation and checkup, it would probably lead to quite a fuss.

Taking a deep breath.

He was about to drop the matter. Perhaps keeping silent was the best choice, but then...

"Senior Brother."

Lin Jiangxian suddenly spoke.

"Well, the last time you were ambushed by Xuan Xiaozi, it was Senior Brother Gu who led hundreds of disciples from the Mountain Gate to fight on the mountaintop, holding back Deacon Ma and trying every way to break the other party's Magic Treasure."

"A few days ago, he even reached out to me, asking if Xuan Xiaozi had hurt you and said it was his fault for not being vigilant enough. He said if his skill level were higher, he might have been able to rescue you from that barrier sooner."

"He also mentioned hoping that you could understand that the masters and other senior brothers are responsible for maintaining order on the peaks, which is why there was a breach, promising that such a thing would never happen again at Purple Cloud Palace."

"Moreover, he said if given a chance, he would like to have a sparring match with you, as it would surely be highly beneficial."

"Senior Brother, I, I… I feel like you might, might… should go and see him. Even, even if Senior Brother Gu means harm, Senior Sister wouldn't stand by without doing anything."

"I, I wouldn't either."

Her voice stammered.

Gathering courage, but at this moment, Lin Jiangxian dared not question her senior brother's decision. She had been with Jiang Feng for nearly three years and was familiar with many of his little habits, knowing he was looking for a reason not to meet.

But from a young age, her mother taught her to be grateful and uphold integrity and honor. She didn't understand all those big principles, but she understood one thing.

If someone helped you and came to visit personally, but you refused to meet them for some reason, it was very impolite.

The girl's shy voice enlightened the man on the spot, realizing with a touch of a wry smile on his face.

Yes, how did he become so indecisive? His Junior Sister could see things more clearly than him. Much of what Lin Jiangxian said was very correct. His Senior Sister wouldn't stand by without doing anything.

With Senior Sister around, even with more suspicions, no one would dare act against him. At least, on the surface, no one would dare.

"Hahahaha."

He raised his hand and gently ruffled Lin Jiangxian's head.

"Miss, your insight now surpasses your senior brother's. What you said is reasonable, by avoiding the meeting, it's rather a guilty conscience on my part. Well said, should your senior brother act foolishly again, feel free to speak up."

"That being the case, I'll go meet him then."

He picked up the garment he had put down, stylishly draped it over his shoulders, tied the belt tightly.

After slightly organizing his thoughts, he straightforwardly walked out the door…

Meanwhile, at the Martial Arts Arena near the side courtyard at the top of Swordmaster Peak, three people were present.

A man and a woman were engaging in a duel; the man wielded a Vajra Umbrella, flinging its hook and lock in his hand, and as he exerted force, the umbrella's ribs unfolded, like a peacock spreading its tail, remarkable and dazzling.

Golden Spiritual Energy entwined the umbrella, infused with energy, causing the umbrella to directly shatter the woman's Longsword, leaving her in a dilemma. In a moment of defensive attack, his palm gripped tight and surprisingly pulled out the umbrella handle for a counterattack, catching the opponent off guard.

The woman was equally agile, springing into the air with a light toe tap, her feet not touching the ground, her longsword moving with unmatched fluidity, constantly seeking for weaknesses in the near-perfect defense of the Vajra Umbrella. Observing the opponent's attempt for defense and counterattack, she immediately used her two fingers to steady the sword hilt, exerting force, and surprisingly bending the longsword into an incredible arc.

Nearly breaching the defense.

"Well, well, well, Junior Sister Bai Yu, this Sword Dao truly captures the true teaching of Master Liu! I've long heard of the hidden talents at Swordmaster Peak; today, it truly proves extraordinary, but isn't your strike a bit too harsh? This is your future husband, after all. If his face gets scratched, how do you explain it in the future?"

"Brother Yan, you should put in more effort. How can you spar while holding back? As a member of the Yan Country's royal family, you certainly have many skills up your sleeve, and this Vajra Umbrella alone is eye-opening to Gu. Yes, this move, Soul-breaking Finger."

"A man must be ruthless; you two fight harder against each other during a spar. I've seen this Soul-breaking Finger before, and its power is indeed remarkable. It's said to be the lower alternative of the Earth Rank Daoist Skill, a remnant scroll of a Finger Technique of Heavenly Creation."

"Why not let Gu witness its power today? Anyway, you two are already in the heat of the battle. If you lose, who will call the shots at home in the future? Might as well determine superiority or even life and death today..."

Grinding teeth, initially, the couple maintained a warm exchange attitude in the Martial Arts Arena, playfully bickering, but unexpectedly, Gu Miyun suddenly appeared, spectating midway.

Watching was one thing, and their sparring had not lacked an audience previously. The issue was that Gu Miyun, while watching, also enjoyed fanning the flames.

It began as a simple spar, but after the brat's prodding, things quickly went awry, not only linking sparring with family status but also deliberately mentioning the Yan Family's exceptional skills, key was!

These things haven't been showcased before Bai Yu.

It wasn't about holding back; who would risk everything against their own wife? Those are hidden trump cards, only used when pushed to the brink. But unexpectedly, Gu Miyun uncovered everything.

Prior mentions highlight that, in terms of martial arts, Bai Yu could surpass, but that's regarding martial skills. Strength encompasses various aspects. Once unrestricted, Yan Fengchun would surely win, known that if not for Mr. Jiang's intervention, Yan Fengchun would have topped the entrance assessment three years ago; strength couldn't possibly fall short.

Naturally, Bai Yu grew increasingly upset as they fought. She felt Yan Fengchun always spared her but, upon hearing he held back so much, felt he underestimated her.

Consequently, they both invested more effort, clearly evident she desired to witness Yan Fengchun's true prowess. Finally…

The couple successfully grew heated and simultaneously turned their heads with unspoken coordination.

"Shut up."

"Shut your mouth!"