Chapter 365: Senior Brother and Junior Sister
Duan Xinye felt the cold killing intent radiating from Lin Feng. Her small hand tightly gripped his palm, yet a gentle smile lingered in her eyes as she looked at him and said, "This world has never lacked people who build their pride on the destruction of others' lives. They think themselves powerful, gifted, or born into prominence, and thus look down on everyone, never valuing the lives of others."
Duan Xinye understood clearly that although Lin Feng could be wild, domineering, and cold at times, cutting down one person with each step of his sword, there was still compassion in his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been stirred to such intense killing intent by the deaths of a few Crimson Blood soldiers. On the continent, many people were born with pure and kind natures, not inherently bloodthirsty. But after experiencing the cold indifference of the world, even the kindest soul would have to draw their sword.
Lin Feng felt this deeply as well. Even a general like Liu Canglan, who was devoted to Snow Moon, would say that heaven and earth are heartless, treating all creatures like straw dogs. It showed just how despairing his heart had become.
"But what does it matter? As long as you don't change, and my heart doesn't change, that's enough." Duan Xinye smiled sweetly, as if trying to soothe the coldness within Lin Feng.
Seeing Duan Xinye's smile, a trace of gentleness returned to Lin Feng's eyes. In truth, as a princess of the imperial family, how few schemes and intrigues had Duan Xinye encountered? How little deceit and betrayal had she witnessed?
Yet Duan Xinye's smile could still remain so pure and beautiful, because she refused to let her heart be stained by that filth. She remained true to her heart, unchanging.
He reached out his other hand and gently caressed Duan Xinye's pure cheek, making her blush with shyness. Her face felt hot, and she lowered her head slightly.
"I, Lin Feng, will hold fast to my original heart, unchanging," Lin Feng said slowly, as if speaking to Duan Xinye or perhaps to himself. No matter how cold he became or how many he killed, those he killed would only ever be those deserving of death.
"Lin Feng, the friends my imperial brother keeps are either exceptionally talented or have powerful backgrounds—or both. Ling Tian and that young girl, being invited by my brother to enter Wuyashan, are certainly not ordinary people. You need to be careful."
As if remembering something, Duan Xinye looked up and warned Lin Feng. No one who set foot on Wuyashan was ever simple.
"I understand." Lin Feng nodded. He wanted to kill Ling Tian, but that didn't mean he would be careless. Ling Tian and that girl rode Mysterious Martial Realm demon beasts, were arrogant and proud, and their own strength was certainly not weak. Moreover, the fact that they had earned Duan Wuya's favor told Lin Feng that Ling Tian was no ordinary person.
To kill him, he might need to raise his cultivation first.
Duan Xinye and Lin Feng walked and talked. Before long, they had left the imperial palace.
Outside the palace was a long river and a dense forest, with only a very wide avenue in the middle. Few people entered or left the palace. When Lin Feng and Duan Xinye came out, they saw only a few figures moving along the avenue. There was also a carriage parked there, as if waiting for someone.
Some among the moving crowd recognized Duan Xinye. Their expressions turned solemn, and they bowed respectfully to her, casting curious glances at Lin Feng. Duan Xinye acknowledged them casually.
But the carriage ahead of Lin Feng remained still. A figure leaned against it, carrying a long sword on his back, looking exceptionally lazy, his eyes even closed.
"You two are really slow," a voice came. The young man leaning against the carriage stretched lazily and let out a languid remark.
Leaning forward slightly, he turned around to look at Lin Feng and Duan Xinye. A faint smile played in his eyes, which were as beautiful as a woman's.
"Wen Aoxue."
Lin Feng's gaze froze for a moment as he looked at the young man, but then the surprise in his eyes faded, replaced by a hint of a smile. "Long time no see."
"Long time no see."
Wen Aoxue smiled too. Then, he stood up straight. A sharp, overwhelming aura suddenly burst forth in the space, making Lin Feng's heart tighten. The womanishly handsome young man moved like a phantom, instantly darting toward him. His eerie eyes were exceptionally bright, growing closer and closer to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng was startled for a moment, but then a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes. He stamped his foot on the ground and shot toward Wen Aoxue.
"Sword!" Wen Aoxue shouted softly. His finger became like a sword, and streams of sword qi spat out from his fingertip, incredibly fierce.
"Sun," Lin Feng uttered a single word. He also shot a finger toward Wen Aoxue. At his fingertip, there was a wild sword intent and a scorching flame will.
"Chi, chi..."
A terrifying force converged at a single point. Lin Feng's and Wen Aoxue's fingers collided, and a hazy glow emerged there, causing an air vortex.
Lin Feng's body retreated two steps. The two separated. Wen Aoxue still stood in place, looking at Lin Feng.
"Mysterious Martial Realm," Lin Feng said with a smile, looking at Wen Aoxue. It had been so long since they'd met, and Wen Aoxue had also stepped into the Mysterious Martial Realm. But Lin Feng wasn't too surprised. It was only natural. When he first entered the Heavenly One Academy, Wen Aoxue's cultivation was much higher than his. Even when he left the imperial city, Wen Aoxue was still ahead of him.
During this time, Lin Feng had practiced alchemy, studied array dao, and also cultivated the Remnant Soul Heaven Art, yet his cultivation had still reached the Mysterious Martial Realm. It was only normal for Wen Aoxue, whose talent was already considerable, to step into the Mysterious Martial Realm as well.
In terms of comprehension, because of his special martial soul and the state of Unity of Heaven and Man, Lin Feng surpassed many. But in terms of innate talent, Lin Feng couldn't yet claim to be peerless. People like Wen Aoxue, She Qiong, and even Leng Yue were geniuses in their own fields, and their talent was no weaker than Lin Feng's.
Of course, that was only in terms of cultivation talent. If one added in various techniques and actual combat strength, Lin Feng far surpassed many others.
At the First Layer of Mysterious Martial Realm, he had already obliterated a Second Layer Mysterious Martial Realm expert.
"Yes, Mysterious Martial Realm. But I just got back and heard you're already the number one in Heavenly One Academy. I wasn't convinced, but it seems that was unnecessary. Just now, why did you have to spare my face?"
Wen Aoxue said with a smile. The brief clash between them had actually already shown that he had lost. Lin Feng hadn't gone all out, yet his sword intent at his fingertip was no weaker than Wen Aoxue's, and it carried a terrifying burning sensation. Fortunately, Lin Feng had held back and deliberately retreated to save face.
"You were waiting for me here?" Lin Feng smiled, looking at Wen Aoxue with some curiosity. After so many days, Wen Aoxue had appeared driving a carriage, waiting outside the palace, as if specifically for him.
"Yes, waiting for you." Wen Aoxue nodded firmly, making Lin Feng even more puzzled. How did Wen Aoxue know he was in the palace and come here to wait for him?
"Master told me to wait for you here. With Xinye here, you wouldn't be troubled inside the palace. And with me, you won't be bothered once you leave the palace," Wen Aoxue said, seeing the confusion in Lin Feng's eyes, and smiled.
"Master?"
Lin Feng blinked. And the way Wen Aoxue addressed Duan Xinye suggested they were quite familiar.
"Lin Feng, Aoxue is my senior brother," Duan Xinye said to Lin Feng with a smile, leaving Lin Feng stunned. He finally understood. So that was it. Wen Aoxue and Duan Xinye were senior brother and junior sister. As for their master, Lin Feng didn't need to ask—he knew it was Yan Yupingsheng.
"But senior brother, Master's guess was wrong this time. Lin Feng ran into some trouble in the palace," Duan Xinye said with a bitter smile. Yan Yupingsheng's arrangements had been very thorough, but changes were always sudden.
"Trouble? Xinye, you were there. Who would dare to make things difficult for Lin Feng?" Wen Aoxue's beautiful eyes showed confusion.
"Lin Feng ran into She Qiong," Duan Xinye said.
"She Qiong." Wen Aoxue's pupils contracted. No wonder. Lin Feng had actually run into that guy. Of course, he knew that She Qiong admired Duan Xinye, and that guy never gave anyone face.
"She Qiong didn't make things difficult for Lin Feng?" Wen Aoxue asked in confusion. Given She Qiong's nature, he wouldn't have let Lin Feng off easily.
Duan Xinye shook her head with a smile and looked at Lin Feng beside her. Lin Feng said slowly, "We fought once, and that was the end of it."
"Fought once?" Wen Aoxue's calm, beautiful eyes contracted. Lin Feng said it so lightly, but what was She Qiong's strength? And Lin Feng had actually fought him?
PS: Thanks to brothers 61456607, shlaogen, and Bing Zhuan Huo for their tips. Adding three chapters in return. Wuhun has noted it. Tonight, I'll add one chapter first. Also, please don't torture me with the flowers. Single digits? I can't take it. Passion! Wuhun is finally going all out this month. I beg my brothers for passion.
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