The news of the Moonlight Sword Fairy slaying the representatives of the Buddhist and Daoist sects shot to the front page of the Cultivation Daily at lightning speed the very next day.
The article detailed how the Moonlight Sword Fairy had killed the Buddhist and Daoist representatives, how she had forced the various major factions to swear oaths to the Heavenly Dao, and even touched upon the rumored clues about immortals.
The entire piece carefully described the full course of the conference. It was filled with praise for the Moonlight Sword Fairy while subtly criticizing the hypocrisy of the Buddhist sect.
Everyone knew it well enough on the surface; the Buddhists preached salvation for all living beings, but behind the scenes they had carried out plenty of underhanded schemes.
Many cultivation families also had members who believed in Buddhism, allowing the sect to amass enormous wealth. Resentment had long been brewing in people’s hearts; it was only because the Buddhist sect was powerful and not easily provoked that no one dared to speak out.
After finishing the lengthy article, Chu Feng found the writing expansive and engaging, especially the final twist when the Great Yan Empire, Yaochi Holy Land, and the Demon Clan’s Empress took the initiative to support Heaven’s Pinnacle Sect.
That reversal convinced many hesitant major factions to agree to the Moonlight Sword Fairy’s proposal. It was a well-played move.
Still, he couldn’t quite understand it. He could accept why the Great Yan Empire and Yaochi Holy Land supported his master. But why would this Demon Clan Empress support her as well?
The thought left him puzzled. That said, his master was simply too awe-inspiring. like a war goddess, overpowering all heroes!
After Chu Feng defeated Zuo Taide yesterday, Zi Xin’er had given him a bottle of Clear Mind Pills. According to Aunt Zi, the pills could stabilize his soul and keep his mind clear.
He picked up a pill and swallowed it at once. Crunchy, with the taste of bitter melon. As for whether it truly helped keep his soul clear, he wasn’t sure. But it might at least have some effect in clearing heat and detoxifying the body.
“Little brother, are you ready?”
Ji Yuhuang pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing that her little husband was already packed and ready, she still couldn’t help feeling uneasy.
Because of what happened yesterday, from today onward, her little husband would completely become the prized target in the eyes of all the major factions.
Everything Lu Xiyue did yesterday had essentially implied that the Sky-Mending Stone was truly on him. Otherwise, why create such a huge spectacle and even go so far as to offend both the Buddhist and Daoist sects?
For his safety, the only option for now was to head to the Demon Clan and lie low for a while.
At present, both the Great Yan Empire and Yaochi Holy Land were already under close scrutiny from the various factions. After all, those two forces had stood on Heaven’s Pinnacle Sect’s side without hesitation. It was highly suspicious behavior.
The Demon Clan, however, was different. Among demons, only those whose strength reached a certain level would gain consciousness.
Moreover, what the Demon Clan revered was the evolution of bloodlines. It was a path entirely different from that of the human race. As such, they had little interest in the human method of attaining immortality.
That fox vixen was the Demon Clan’s Empress, wielding tremendous authority within the clan. With her around, her little husband could steadily improve his cultivation in the Demon Clan without worry.
“No problem, Sister Wan’er. I’m ready for a trip at a moment’s notice.”
In truth, Chu Feng didn’t have much to pack. He picked up his communication token and informed the Holy Saintess and his senior that he would be temporarily leaving Yaochi Holy Land to seek refuge in the Demon Clan for a while.
He had become famous, but not in the way he wanted. It was the kind of fame Tang Sanzang had among demons.
Every faction was eyeing him greedily. At such a young age, he was already experiencing the same psychological pressure Tang Sanzang must have felt on the Journey to the West.
It was just that Tang Sanzang had become famous among demons, while he, Chu Feng, had become famous among humans.
When they arrived before the teleportation array, the white-haired beauty had already been waiting there for quite some time, with a young girl in red standing beside her.
Liu Xueyao stood coolly to the side. What surprised Chu Feng was that even the proud and tsundere Liu Shijing had come.
The moment Liu Shijing saw the young man’s figure, her heart began to race, her gaze turning evasive. But when she noticed the woman in red, her eyes immediately fixed on Ji Yuhuang.
Chu Feng greeted them one by one. “Aunt Zi, Sister Saintess, Senior.”
“Brat, who is she?”
Among everyone present, Liu Shijing was the last to meet Ji Yuhuang.
“Uh… my big sister,” Chu Feng replied.
“Is that so.” Liu Shijing felt somewhat relieved.
Meanwhile, Ji Yuhuang glanced at Liu Shijing with interest. That look….it was exactly the same as the one she had in her previous life whenever she saw a woman by her little husband’s side.
“Aunt Zi, sorry to trouble you again to activate the teleportation array.”
Chu Feng felt a bit embarrassed. In Yaochi Holy Land, the person he felt most indebted to was Aunt Zi. She treated him so well, and he had no way to repay her.
“Silly child, didn’t I tell you there’s no need to be so polite with Aunt Zi?”
Zi Xin’er gently patted the boy’s head.
Chu Feng then turned his gaze toward the cool and aloof fairy at the side. “Sister Saintess.”
Liu Xueyao looked at her husband, the coldness in her eyes fading. “Husband, have a safe journey.”
“Little brother, don’t forget to keep in touch with your big sister.”
Ji Yuhuang imprinted the contact method of her Empress avatar onto her little husband’s communication token.
“Mhm, Sister Wan’er, I won’t forget.”
Chu Feng nodded, then finally turned his gaze toward Liu Shijing. The moment their eyes met, she immediately looked away.
The tsundere beauty really was quite cute.
As the teleportation array lit up, Chu Feng’s figure vanished along with the glow.
At that moment, Liu Shijing stared at the now-empty teleportation array and murmured, “Brat… have a safe journey.”
***
Human-Demon City.
This place was not that kind of place. It referred to a city where humans and demons lived together.
Clear laws in the city state that the demon race may not eat humans, and the human race may not hunt or kill demons.
Those who violate the rules won’t be fined. They’ll be given a one-stop cremation service free of charge. So far, the service has maintained a five-star rating with zero complaints.
This city was one of the largest at the border between the demon race and the human race. Beyond it lay demon territory, where human cities are nearly nonexistent. Only clusters of demon tribes remain.
This city was Chu Feng’s destination. It was said that the demon representative coming to receive him had agreed to meet here.
Looking at the name of the city, he couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. After spending this period of time learning to read, he had successfully recognized the city’s name. But sometimes, there was an advantage to being illiterate. What a ridiculously absurd name!
Inside the inn, Chu Feng took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, “Fine! I can’t afford the premium suite for five thousand spirit stones. The large room for two thousand is also too expensive. I can grit my teeth and accept five hundred spirit stones for a standard room. But now you’re telling me there’s no small room at all?!”
The shop attendant calmly explained, “Apologies, honored guest. Our inn only has premium suites, large rooms, and standard rooms. There are no small rooms.”
Chu Feng had assumed that, based on the pricing, a small room would cost two hundred spirit stones. Who would’ve thought there simply wasn’t such an option?
“How about this….I’ll just stay for half a night. I’ll give you two hundred and fifty spirit stones, and I’ll leave when the time’s up.”
“Hehehe.”
“Hey, hey, what do you mean by that?”
“Honored guest, please don’t take offense, but our inn has been in business for a thousand years. The prices have always been like this. How is that expensive? Sometimes, instead of complaining, you should reflect on yourself; perhaps work on improving your cultivation and earn more spirit stones.”
“…….”
At that moment, Chu Feng really wanted to give the attendant a good beating.
Seeing Chu Feng’s furious expression, the attendant said seriously, “However, our inn has recently launched a free stay promotion.”
Chu Feng’s eyes lit up. “What promotion?”
The shop attendant gave a sly grin. “As long as you can prove that you’re Chu Feng, disciple of the Moonlight Sword Fairy, not only will your stay be free….everything you spend in our inn will be completely on the house!”
Prove that I’m myself?!
I came here precisely because my identity is too sensitive!
At a time like this, he should’ve thrown a punch and beaten the attendant senseless. But Chu Feng glanced at the burly man standing behind him, radiating the aura of a Fifth-Rank cultivator, and in the end, grudgingly paid the five hundred spirit stones.
A gentleman’s revenge can wait ten years. Just you wait!
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