Chapter 147 (1/2)

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Chapter 147

Looking For A Fight

Xiaobao didn't know what lengths Chengfeng went to rescue him and what kind of experiences he went through, just as Chengfeng would never ask why Xiaobao would save him.

They have known each other since they were kids. They grew up together, played together, travelled the world together, fought enemies together. They had even saved each other countless times.

After her laughing fit, she quietly observed the pair, who were now fast asleep. She sighed inwardly. Prior to this, she had detested all men, as she a.s.sumed they were all emotionally fickle and irresponsible.

However, when Chengfeng was willing to sacrifice himself for one of his servants, and practically walk through fire and h.e.l.l for him, it had greatly challenged her perception and prejudice towards men.

It confused her as she couldn't understand why the two of them would never talk about rescuing each other, as if this was just an unspoken, understood agreement between them.

She couldn't seem to wrap her head around the concept of friends.h.i.+ps. True friends.h.i.+p wasn't about remembering the small, minute matters at home, nor is it about weeping at each other's departure.

Real brotherly camaraderie was like the westerly winds of the old tales, like the winds and gra.s.s; like the blood on a knife, like a fluid n.o.bleman; like the guzzling of wine, and the taste of fragrant teas; like the peak of mountains and lakes, like the roaring laughters and furies; like the unmoving leafy mountains, like the crimson sunsets of evenings; it was everything and nothing!

Yuehan's emotions were complicated. As she looked over towards Chengfeng's back, her once unwavering belief was now shaken: could it be him?

No, it can't be!

He wouldn't be so good to me!

I'm just a thousand-faced demon whom everyone wants dead.

He is good to me only because I'm a beautiful woman. If I were an ugly demon or a detestable monster, would he still treat me the same?

Su Yuehan, don't be stupid, you've lived for so many years, don't you know a man's true intentions by now?

Once he discovers your true ident.i.ty, he might abandon you, or he might even take your life!

Surely you've been through this?

In Yuehan's lifetime, she had indeed met men whom she loved, but after learning her real ident.i.ty, they all became afraid of her. They fled, or called for officers to arrest her, or worse, tried to kill her themselves, attempting to steal her internal alchemy.

It was precisely because of these numerous incidents that scarred Yuehan. She no longer dared to believe humans and their words, and no longer dared to trust anyone else in the world.

The initial warmth in her heart gradually dissipated in the cold air of the winter night, and it was replaced by a deeply harboured loneliness and sorrow.

In the early morning of the next day, when the sun was just barely rising, an unexpected guest was outside Chengfeng's house. He wasn't just any ordinary person, he was the Grand Senior Brother of the Spiritual Mountain Sect.

He saw the branches and leaves that tightly wrapped the ruined house, and the few withered trees around him. He was surprised: this caster's spells are so strange! Wait… is there even such a spell?

However, the thought went as quick as it came. The Grand Senior Brother stood outside the house and yelled, “Li Chengfeng! Why did you miss the morning cla.s.s?”

After a while, the branch at the gate squirmed, and Chengfeng emerged while getting dressed. He said in astonishment, “Grand Senior BRother? There was morning cla.s.s today? I didn't know!”

The Grand Senior Brother glared at him, and said, “You know now! You're late by more than an hour…” Before he could finish his sentence he saw Xiaobao sleepily emerge while rubbing his eyes, but otherwise unscathed. The Grand Senior Brother' eyes widened and he exclaimed, “You're not dead?”

Chengfeng didn't appreciate that comment and he shot back, “I didn't know you wanted him dead.

“But his wounds… they were…” The Grand Senior Brother's expression became increasingly shocked, and he continued, “Did Grand Senior Sister save him?”

“That's correct!” Chengfeng replied with a nod.

“But she's known to be ruthless, she wouldn't save anyone, even those who are on the verge of death! How is that possible…”