âIâve underestimated this fellow. Brother Chu, stay away. Donât worry, she wonât be able to hurt you as long as Iâm here!â Duan Liufeng said as he released an even stronger burst of power.
It looked like he was determined to teach the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple a lesson.
However, the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple had no intention of backing down. She even glared at Duan Liufeng with killing intent in her eyes.
âHold it right there!â a voice suddenly boomed.
Following that, the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple suddenly turned obedient. There was even an aggrieved look on her face, as if she had been bullied.
She was reacting in such a way because the person who had just spoken was the sectmaster.
The sectmaster had regained her consciousness, and she standing not too far away, looking at Duan Liufeng and the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple. She seemed to be in a good condition.
It was just that her appearance was still that of an old grandmother. She didnât regain her youthful look.
âMaster, Elder Duan bullied me!â
Seeing that the sectmaster was fine, the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple rushed to the sectmasterâs side and lodged a complaint.
âYou dare to put on an act before me?â
However, the sectmaster glared at the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple with sharp eyes.
âMaster, please forgive me.â
The Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple was intimidated by those eyes that she actually kneeled down subserviently despite her usual arrogant personality. She was completely different from how she usually acted.
She looked like a young child who was afraid of being punished after doing something wrong.
âLord Sectmaster, youâre fine!â
Chu Feng and Duan Liufeng rushed to the sectmasterâs side, delighted to see that she was doing well.
As for the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple, they didnât have to worry about her anymore now that the sectmaster was here to settle the matter.
âYou need not worry about my condition. Chu Feng, tell me what happened,â the sectmaster ordered.
Chu Feng quickly filled her in on the situation.
âWen Xue, tell me the truth. What is it that you have left inside Chu Fengâs body? If you lie to me, Iâll lock you up once again,â the sectmaster said.
Even though her eyes were directed on the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple, Chu Feng and Duan Liufeng could sense the pressure from her gaze.
âMaster, itâs my Life Soul. I was afraid that Chu Feng would find out about it and refuse to return it to me, so I didnât tell him about it. I just wanted to take back my Life Soul; I had no intention of hurting him at all!â the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple said.
âWhy didnât you tell me that your Life Soul is with Chu Feng?â the sectmaster asked.
âI... didnât want master to know what Iâve done to Chu Feng. Iâm afraid that you would berate me,â the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple said.
âYou also know that youâve done wrong?â the sectmaster berated.
âMaster, that was before I met you! Iâm already a changed person now. I wonât do evil anymore,â the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple clarified.
âStill, you have to pay the price of your previous folly. Since your Life Soul is with Chu Feng at the moment, he should have the right to decide whether to return it to you or not,â the sectmaster said.
She turned to Chu Feng and said, âIâll leave the decision up to you.â
But at the same time, she sent a voice transmission into Chu Fengâs ears, âChu Feng, the fact that her Life Soul is with you means that she wonât be able to live if you lose your life. As long as you grasp tightly onto her Life Soul, she wonât be able to take it away from you.â
Chu Feng understood the sectmasterâs drift right away. She didnât want him to return the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple her Life Soul.
âLord Sectmaster, wouldnât it be better if I entrust her Life Soul into your hands?â Chu Feng replied through voice transmission.
âThat wonât work. You know about her origin too. She isnât as simple as you appears on the surface. She should be able to sense where her Life Soul is. If you hand her Life Soul to me, sheâll start bothering me for it. Itâll put me in a spot. Itâs much better to leave it with you instead,â the sectmaster replied via voice transmission.
Chu Feng knew what to do, so he revealed his decision aloud, âLord Sectmaster, I also think that a person has to be punished for his mistakes. Otherwise, it wonât be fair for others.â
He turned to the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple and said, âMy apologies, but I canât return your Life Soul to you yet.â
âYou!!!â
The Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple gritted her teeth furiously upon hearing those words. She turned to the sectmaster and hugged her arm.
âMaster, look! Chu Feng doesnât want to return me my Life Soul! How can I leave my Life Soul in the hands of another person? Iâll die if something happens to him!
âDo you know how much of a troublemaker that Chu Feng is? What if he bumps into an expert who kills him in a single palm? Iâll die along with him! If that were to happen, Iâll never be able to rest in peace! Master, you need to stand up for me!â the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple complained pitifully.
Chu Feng frowned upon hearing those words.
Me, a troublemaker? I have never been the one causing trouble. Itâs others who keep trying to provoke me!
The sectmaster shook her head and replied, âThat Life Soul is Chu Fengâs property now. I donât have the authority to interfere with his decision. You should head back now. Also, consider this a warning. Iâll overlook your act of aggression against a fellow sect member today, but I wonât go easy on you if you dare do it again!â
âI understand, master. I wonât dare to do it ever again.â
As indignant as the Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple felt, she seemed to be truly frightened of the sectmaster, such that she obediently stood up and started walking away.
âChu Feng, heed my words. One day, Iâll make you return my Life Soul to me willingly!â
âYes yes, I heard you, Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple. Ah, should I call you Wen Xue instead?â Chu Feng replied with a chuckle.
âBastard, that name is not something youâre worthy of calling! Only my master can call me that!â
The Hidden Dragon Chief Disciple shot a glare at Chu Feng before quickly leaving the area.
âLord Sectmaster, if you knew that lass is a demon, why do you still keep her by your side?â Duan Liufeng asked.
âI donât deny that sheâs a problematic one, but sheâs also a valuable talent to our sect. Our Hidden Dragon Martial Sect needs to bulk up. We canât just rely on Chu Feng and Zi Ling for that. Donât worry, I can keep her in check,â the sectmaster said.
Duan Liufeng was still worried about it, but since the sectmaster had already made up her mind, there was no point harping on this issue anymore.
âChu Feng, do you love Long Xiaoxiao?â the sectmaster suddenly turned to Chu Feng and asked.
âI do not love Long Xiaoxiao,â Chu Feng replied.
âSince thatâs the case, you shouldnât interfere in her business,â the sectmaster replied.
âLord Sectmaster, while I donât harbor any feelings for Long Xiaoxiao, sheâs still my friend. I canât just turn a blind eye to her plight when sheâs in danger.
âLord Sectmaster, do you know what happened to Long Xiaoxiao? Can you tell me about it?â Chu Feng asked.
âAre the two of you really just friends?â the sectmaster asked.
âYes, weâre just friends,â Chu Feng replied.
The sectmaster eyed Chu Feng intently, as if trying to determine whether he was lying or not. It was only a moment later that the sharpness in her eyes finally vanished.
âThat lass is indeed in trouble. Her father wishes her to marry into the Holy Light Clan, but she refuses to abide by his wish. So, she ruined her own appearance to the extent where itâs no longer reparable. However, the Holy Light Clan still refuses to let her go.
âThe entire Dragon Clan is currently at risk of destruction,â the sectmaster said.