Flower petals danced through the air as a beautiful mature woman slowly emerged from amidst the countless blossoms. It was none other than Venerable Huahai.
“Big Sister Hua!?”
Liu Shijing had never expected to run into Big Sister Hua here. Wasn’t she supposed to be at the Liu family with Xueyao?
To ensure Chu Feng’s safety, Venerable Huahai had taken up residence in the Liu family under the pretense of protecting the Saintess of Yaochi.
Of course, only Liu Xueyao and Venerable Huahai knew the truth. Even Liu Shijing believed that Big Sister Hua had come to protect Xueyao.
Venerable Huahai gave Liu Shijing a slight nod before turning her gaze toward Jia Xuan and saying calmly, “I heard every word you said just now. A mere Jia family actually dares to warn my Yaochi Holy Land?!”
The moment Venerable Huahai appeared, Jia Xuan immediately tried to explain himself.
“Venerable, you misunderstand. This old man merely meant that because of this matter, causing the Yaochi Holy Land and the Myriad Saints Palace to become enemies would be somewhat…”
An invisible domain spread outward with Venerable Huahai at its center, instantly enveloping everyone within it.
All kinds of flower petals drifted endlessly down from the sky.
Jia Xuan’s pupils contracted. Could it be that this woman had stepped into that realm?
Vast and boundless true qi surged forth as Jia Xuan attempted to bring the members of the Jia family out of the invisible domain.
Seeing this, Venerable Huahai flicked a finger, and countless flower petals shot forth.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
“Ahhh!”
“Ancestor, save us!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!!
In just a few breaths, every member of the Jia family had their chests pierced by the petals, their bodies exploding apart. Even Jia Tianfeng died among them.
The only survivors were Jia Xuan and the Lin Ruo he was protecting.
“And the Yaochi Holy Land dares to act like this? Aren’t you afraid of how the world’s factions will view you?!”
Jia Xuan struggled desperately against the power of the domain.
“If it were another faction, I might give it some consideration. But your Jia family has close ties with the Myriad Saints Palace. Even if I wipe you out, the rest of the cultivation world won’t have much to say about it.”
Venerable Huahai spoke calmly because it was simply the truth. In today’s cultivation world, the Myriad Saints Palace did not enjoy a particularly good reputation.
“Good, good! You forced my hand!”
Jia Xuan pulled out a jade token and spat a mouthful of essence blood onto it. Instantly, the token transformed into a black vortex, and from within it, a shadowy figure stepped out.
The moment the figure appeared, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to fluctuate violently.
“The Yaochi Holy Land… heh.”
The shadow spoke indifferently. His gaze first swept over Venerable Huahai before shifting toward Chu Feng, who stood behind Liu Shijing.
At that single glance, Chu Feng felt as though he had fallen into an icy abyss. His entire body turned cold to the bone.
Only after the Heaven-Mending Stone within him trembled lightly did the sensation ease somewhat.
What a terrifying level of power. With a single look, it felt as though this person could decide another’s life or death at will!
Venerable Huahai narrowed her beautiful eyes.
“The Palace Master of the Myriad Saints Palace… I never expected you to leave behind a projection for the Jia family.”
The shadowy figure smiled and said, “The Jia family possesses something this Palace requires. As a reward for their loyalty to the Myriad Saints Palace, I naturally do not hesitate to bestow favors upon them.”
“Palace Master, please save this old man’s life!”
Despite being an eighth-rank cultivator, Jia Xuan dropped to his knees before the shadow.
The shadow did not answer him. Instead, he looked directly at Chu Feng.
Noticing the shadow’s gaze, Liu Shijing immediately stepped in front of Chu Feng and shielded him behind her.
The shadow spoke.
“So you’re the one who killed a candidate Holy Son of my Myriad Saints Palace. I never expected it to be a mere youngster. Boy, I’ll give you a chance to make amends. As long as you agree to join the Myriad Saints Palace, not only will I overlook everything you’ve done, but Jia Tiansheng’s position as a candidate Holy Son will become yours as well. What do you think?”
Such an offer would be an enormous temptation to anyone in the cultivation world. A candidate Holy Son of the Myriad Saints Palace! Even if one failed to secure the position of Holy Son, they could still become the direct disciple of an eighth-rank elder.
However, Chu Feng replied:
“It’s a tempting offer, but I refuse.”
Tch! As if. What interest did he have in being some candidate Holy Son?
Hearing Chu Feng’s answer, the shadow showed no anger.
“Is that so? Then pray that you never encounter anyone from the Myriad Saints Palace again. We have always treated our enemies the same way….until one side is dead, and with no survivors left behind.”
Then, within Venerable Huahai’s domain itself, the shadow forcibly tore open a spatial rift.
“Heh. Everyone, until we meet again.”
With those words, the shadow swept up Jia Xuan and Lin Ruo and disappeared into the rift.
After confirming that the shadow had truly left, Venerable Huahai finally relaxed her tense body. Even though it had only been a projection of the Myriad Saints Palace Master, she had not dared to lower her guard in the slightest.
After all, rumors said that the Palace Master of the Myriad Saints Palace stood only a single step away from becoming a Great Emperor.
She had never fully believed those rumors before, but after seeing him today, she was convinced.
A mere projection was enough to make her heart tremble. The strength of his true body was likely exactly as the rumors claimed.
Now, all of the Jia family’s core members were dead, and even the Jia family’s ancestor had fled. It could be said that the Liu family’s annexation of the Jia family would proceed as naturally as water flowing downhill.
Liu Ling and the other members of the Liu family were so delighted that they could hardly stop smiling, while Liu Shijing and Venerable Huahai wore grave expressions.
***
This time, the Yaochi Holy Land had truly become enemies with the Myriad Saints Palace.
While Liu Shijing and Venerable Huahai were discussing matters, Chu Feng quietly slipped out of the room and made his way next door.
Although half of the inn had been destroyed, funny enough, that half just happened to be where the Jia family had been staying. The Liu family had only lost two or three rooms.
Chu Feng knew that the Sister Saintess was staying in the room next door. Venerable Huahai had probably come because the Saintess had informed her. Just like last time.
He arrived at the door and was about to knock when it creaked open on its own, revealing a cold and beautiful face before him.
“Uh… Sister Saintess, tonight…”
Before he could even say the word “good,” the Sister Saintess grabbed him and pulled him inside.
Bang!
The door slammed shut.
Fortunately, things did not unfold the way Chu Feng had immediately imagined, with the Sister Saintess pouncing on him and undoing his clothes first.
Wait! Why was he even thinking something like that!?
Liu Xueyao poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Chu Feng.
“Husband, is something the matter?”
“Sister Saintess, I wanted to thank you for what happened today.”
“I already said it before, Husband. There’s no need to thank me.”
Liu Xueyao gently shook her head.
However, she suddenly remembered that the books her master had given her seemed to mention something about this…
“Then, Husband, have you decided how you’ll repay me?”
“Huh? Repay you?”
Chu Feng was completely caught off guard by her words. This was the first time the Sister Saintess had ever asked for repayment. Previously, she would always shake her head and say there was no need.
Still, this was a good opportunity to repay her.
Immediately, he patted his chest and declared, “No problem! Just tell me what you want, Sister Saintess. Whether it’s climbing a mountain of blades or crossing a sea of fire, I’ll definitely do it.”
“There’s no need for Husband to go that far.”
With a soft smack, Liu Xueyao cupped Chu Feng’s cheeks with both hands.
“???”
While Chu Feng was still wondering what the Sister Saintess intended to do, her icy yet beautiful face suddenly filled his vision.
“Mmph!!”
A cool, soft sensation pressed against his lips. It was supple and springy like jelly, carrying a faint sweetness.
He was completely stunned by the Sister Saintess’s sudden kiss.
Liu Xueyao kissed with astonishing skill. She seemed to know all of Chu Feng’s weaknesses perfectly, leaving him so overwhelmed that he felt as if he were floating among the clouds.
She was simply far too good at this!
Just as the two of them were becoming completely immersed in the moment—
Bang!
The door was suddenly shoved open.
“You brat, what are you doing in here—”
Chu Feng’s gaze instantly snapped toward the doorway, and his heart sank.
Standing there was the beautiful woman in green. One hand covered her red lips, while her beautiful eyes stared at the scene before her in shock.
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