"From a coincidental stroke of luck," Chu Feng said with a smile.
"That stroke of luck of yours arrived too quickly, no? Youâve only just become a Dragon Mark Immortal-cloak World Spiritist not long ago, yet youâve already become an Exalted-cloak World Spiritist in the blink of an eye?"
When Chu Lingxi said those words, an expression of envy was fully revealed on her exquisite little face.
It would be strange if she didnât envy Chu Feng. She, together with Chu Feng and Xia Yunâer, had all become Dragon Mark Immortal-cloak World Spiritists together in the Spirit Formation Immortal Domain.
And at present, she was still a Dragon Mark Immortal-cloak World Spiritist. Furthermore, she felt very content to be able to become a Dragon Mark Immortal-cloak World Spiritist at her age.
Never would she have ever thought that Chu Feng had become an Exalted-cloak World Spiritist already.
While there was only a difference of a single word between Immortal-cloak and Exalted-cloak, everyone knew how enormous the disparity between the two was.
With Chu Lingxiâs proud personality, how could she not be envious of Chu Feng?
Unable to contain herself, Chu Lingxi asked, "Where did you encounter the opportunity to make your breakthrough to Exalted-cloak?"
"Tell me who pushed you into this trap first," Chu Feng said all of a sudden.
Chu Lingxi was immediately startled upon hearing Chu Fengâs question.
Her reaction confirmed Chu Fengâs guess.
Chu Lingxi was, after all, a Dragon Mark Immortal-cloak World Spiritist. Her cultivation was not weak either. With her perception and strength, it would be impossible for her to fall into such a trap.
However, she did fall into the trap. This could only mean two things.
One, Chu Lingxi had jumped into the trap herself.
Two, someone had deliberately pushed Chu Lingxi into the trap.
With the situation at hand, it was most definitely the latter.
"This matter is unrelated to you."
To Chu Fengâs surprise, Chu Lingxi actually responded a moment after being momentarily startled.
Her response practically confirmed Chu Fengâs guess that someone pushed her into the trap.
However, it seemed that Chu Lingxi was unwilling to tell Chu Feng who that person was.
"I truly couldnât tell that you, girl, possessed quite a decent character. Even though youâve been harmed by someone, youâre still unwilling to talk behind their back."
"Not bad, not bad. I now have a whole new level of respect for you," Chu Feng started praising Chu Lingxi.
"Yoh, so you also know how to flatter someone?" Chu Lingxi rolled her eyes.
"Indeed, I dare to boot-lick. However, I wouldnât dare to boot-lick you," Chu Feng took a glance at Chu Lingxiâs leg as he said those words.
[1. Flattering/boot-lick in chinese is âslap horseâs buttocks.â So Chu Feng is saying âwhile I dare to slap a horseâs ass, I wouldnât dare to slap yours.â]
"You..."
"Pervert."
Chu Lingxiâs calmed face once again turned deep red. Her angry appearance was extremely cute.
While Chu Lingxi was someone who had trained in martial cultivation for some time now, she still maintained her innocence like a young girl.
âHow am I a pervert? You were the one to ridicule me, yet you donât want me to reply? If that were the case, youâd be truly too tyrannical, no?â Chu Feng said.
âHumph, this young lady will not bother to quarrel with a pervert,â Chu Lingxi turned around proudly.
âYouâre really not going to tell me who pushed you into the trap?â Chu Feng continued to ask.
However, Chu Lingxi only ignored him.
âThat said, even if you donât tell me, I am still able to guess who it is,â Chu Feng said.
âIs that so?â Once Chu Feng said those words, Chu Lingxi instead grew interested. She asked, âThen tell me, who was it?â
âIt was Chu Ruoshi, right?â Chu Feng asked.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Once Chu Feng said those words, Chu Lingxiâs beautiful eyes moved. Evidently, she had not expected Chu Feng to guess this accurately. Then, she said, âTell me the basis of your guess.â
âYou entered first. She entered after you. With her strength, she is capable of catching up to you. However, Chu Huanyu and Chu Haoyan would not be able to catch up to you.â
âIt is not that Chu Huanyu and Chu Haoyan are weak. Instead, it is that their observational abilities are not strong enough.â
âIn a place like this with traps and dangers all over, they would be restricted because their observational abilities are insufficient. Thus, the only person that is capable of pushing you into this trap is Chu Ruoshi,â Chu Feng said.
âThatâs actually very simple. Itâs not hard to guess at all,â Chu Lingxi raised her face proudly.
âWhat I want to know is why she did that. What benefit is there for her in doing this?â Chu Feng asked.
âOf course there are benefits. Do you know why we decided to enter the Death Gate even though thereâs a Life Gate we can take?â Chu Lingxi asked.
âActually, I have no idea why we needed to enter the Death Gate,â Chu Feng shook his head.
âYou donât know the difference between the Life and Death Gates?â Chu Lingxi asked.
âI donât,â Chu Feng shrugged his shoulders.
âThe Life Gate is very safe. Apart from being a bit difficult to traverse, there are practically no dangers at all.â
âHowever, those that enter the Life Gate will be restricted to the rankings. Only by quickly exiting the Life Gate will they be able to pass the Sacred Domain Selection. Those that rank toward the end will be eliminated.â
âAs for the Death Gate, it is very dangerous. However, as long as one is capable of walking out of the Death Gate, regardless of how long it takes, one will have successfully passed the Sacred Domain Selection,â Chu Lingxi explained.
Hearing till this point, Chu Feng interrupted, âBut, with your strengths, you will definitely be the fastest to pass even if you are to enter the Life Gate. Logically, thereâs no need for you all to enter the Death Gate. Thus, there is another reason as to why you all decided to enter the Death Gate.â
âThere are treasures here. There was a treasure above this trap too.â Chu Lingxi said.
âI understand now. So she attacked you in order to take the treasure,â Chu Feng spread his hands and then said to Her Lady Queen, âMy Eggy, you are truly the amazing one. That Chu Ruoshi is indeed not as good and honest as she appeared to be.â
âOf course. This Queenâs intuition is extremely sharp. However, judging by Chu Lingxiâs behavior, it seems that she was not surprised by Chu Ruoshi attacking her. It would appear that she already knew what sort of character Chu Lingxi had,â Her Lady Queen said.
âMn, speaking of Chu Lingxi, I feel that she is a pretty decent girl the more I get to know her. Even though Chu Ruoshi harmed her, she did not say anything bad about Chu Ruoshi at all,â Chu Feng said.
âIndeed, sheâs pretty decent. How about you take her as your wife?â Her Lady Queen said with a mischievous smile.
Hearing those words, black lines rolled down Chu Fengâs forehead. He did not have that sort of feeling toward Chu Lingxi.
However, right at that moment, Chu Fengâs expression suddenly changed. He then turned his gaze downward.
He was already able to see the bottom of the pond. However, what caught Chu Fengâs attention was a black pearl at the bottom of the pond.
Not only was that pearl emitting a dazzling radiance, but ten beasts were surrounding that pearl.
Those ten beasts were each over a hundred meters long. While their appearances differed, they were all extremely fierce.
They were like guardians protecting that black pearl.
Right at that moment, Chu Lingxi shouted in surprise. âHeavens! Thatâs the legendary Ten Souls Pearl!!!â