Chapter 14: Interrogation (1/2)

“Although I did not expose all my strength this time, I did end up exposing the fact that my cultivation base has increased by leaps and bounds. Additionally, I killed Tiger Form Sect’s disciples in the street. It seems something else will be happening.

“Even if I ignore that, Tie Yun is probably suspecting that I have obtained some Heavenly treasure or some secret technique. Just because he is not giving me any problems today does not mean he will not do so in the future. I am not afraid of the disciples here. Anyone comes at me and I will just kill them. However, I fear that the old guys will make a move on me.

“Most of the old guys are in the seventh layer. Some of them have already reached the ninth layer. They are not figures that I can deal with right now. If they decide to take action, I will certainly be no match for them. And then there are Elder Wang and Elder Liang. Won’t they want to get rid of the weed by pulling out the roots and kill me?

“Moreover, there is also Tiger Form Sect. They will never let this slide. It seems I can no longer go out as I please. Otherwise, they will certainly be sending out powerful figures against me.

“As it stands, there seems to be no other way. I can only practice cultivation quietly, sticking to the basics when facing the everchanging. Thankfully, my cultivation base has improved greatly and I am no longer the minor character that everyone can bully. Once the tree spirit’s essence within my body is completely refined and absorbed, my cultivation base of primary energy takes form (7th) layer will reach major success. Then, I will be able to form wings to soar and fly. I will finally have a true trump card and be able to protect myself when facing powerful opponents.”

Chen Feng sat in his courtyard and analysed his situation in detail, the matters that he will be facing and how to face them. In the past, when he was powerless, he could do nothing. Yet, he could leave the sect any time he wanted to. Now that his cultivation base had greatly improved, however, he was incapable of leaving.

In the end, it is all about power. If I had reached the Concealed stage, forget killing six little cultivators, even if I destroy the City Lord Residence, I could leave immediately. Chen Feng thought.

For the next three days, Chen Feng calmly remained within his own courtyard. No one came to disturb him as well. This was somewhat unexpected. Chen Feng had originally thought that the Sect Master would immediately ask for him to interrogate him.

Finally, on the tenth day, a cultivator who was at the hundred opened meridians (5th) layer came knocking on his door.

“The Great Elder wants to meet you.”

“The Great Elder? Not the Sect Master?” Chen Feng grew somewhat curious.

“The Sect Master is in the midst of cultivation retreat,” the person replied.

“To think that it would be the Great Elder who wants to meet me. I wonder what for?” Chen Feng pondered.

Although Iron Sword Sect was actually just a small sect, it also had six elders. They were all at least at the primary energy takes form (7th) layer. The strongest amongst them was naturally the Great Elder. However, Chen Feng had no way of knowing what level he was at.

From what Chen Feng knew, the Great Elder was a very amiable person, far different from the other strict elders.

The cultivator led Chen Feng deep into a little courtyard. Chen Feng knew that this was where the Great Elder usually lived and practiced cultivation. Although the courtyard was not big, it had beautiful surroundings. Various types of old trees stood tall, wrapped by thick vines. The grasses gave off a fresh air, giving him a serene and tranquil feeling. Even before entering the courtyard, Chen Feng could feel himself growing calm.

“The environment here is quite good, a good place to practice cultivation.” Chen Feng nodded his head secretly.

Not long after entering the little courtyard, he saw two older men and one middle-aged man seated before a stone table, drinking tea and conversing with smiles on their faces. Chen Feng could recognize one of them as the Great Elder. The other two were the Second Elder and Third Elder.

The three strongest elders are all here. This could be bad. Chen Feng thought to himself. At the same time, he controlled the flow of his primary energy in an attempt to suppress his power.

“Greetings to all three elders.”

Chen Feng stepped forward and bowed courteously, putting on a façade of being excited.

“Mm.”

The Great Elder nodded his head but said nothing. Instead, he stared intently at Chen Feng, his eyes shining brightly, seemingly wanting to look right through Chen Feng. As for the Second and Third Elder, they had trained their eyes on Chen Feng the moment he entered.

Chen Feng immediately felt three gazes constantly sweeping over his body, giving him a certain feeling of unease.

“Could they see my actual level of cultivation?” Chen Feng wondered to himself. However, there was nothing he could do. All he could do was to calm himself down and stand still.

“Hmm, not bad.” The Great Elder nodded his head. There was a calm expression on his face. Who knows what was on his mind?

“Release some of your primary energy,” the Second Elder suddenly spoke up.

Chen Feng’s heart thumped. He stretched out his palm and green-coloured primary energy seeped out in abundance to coat his hand.

“Green-coloured primary energy!”

Looks of shock flashed across the faces of all three elders. They exchanged glances.

“Tell us, how did your cultivation base improve so fast recently,” the Great Elder asked.

“Elders, I have a tendency of going into the Black Origin Mountain range. One day, I accidentally ate a wild fruit. Since then, my cultivation base has continuously grown strong.” Chen Feng replied with a stereotypical story. Well, there was no other way about it.