Chapter 569 - 343: Stern Rejection (Part 2)
But Zou Feng had already earned over eighty thousand Immortal Fate through Mind Body challenges, more than making up for what he’d spent challenging Liu Chenyu’s Mind Body. All in all, it was a considerable gain.
Before long, Zou Feng’s challenge against Jiang Wanzhao’s Mind Body concluded.
Jiang Wanzhao at the Spiritual Energy Realm was even stronger than Zou Feng had anticipated.
If not for the huge boost in strength he’d gained from challenging Liu Chenyu’s Mind Body recently, he very likely would have lost.
And although he won this time, it was not an easy victory.
Although his injuries weren’t severe, he was bruised and battered, with a clear handprint even appearing on his face.
As a master of Palm Skills, Zou Feng had never before met anyone whose Palm Skill could compare to his own.
This time, Jiang Wanzhao’s Palm Skill had truly taught him a lesson.
Jiang Wanzhao had been part of the Rakshasa Sect during her time as a Martial Artist, so she naturally cultivated an Evil Skill. Her Palm Skill seemed to lack any flashy moves, yet it contained a bizarre power that made an opponent, who clearly wanted to dodge, unconsciously move their face right into the attack.
That was how the slap mark on Zou Feng’s face had come to be.
Although he ultimately won, it was only by relying on his Body Refining Skill to tank the damage. As for how to counter this move, he didn’t have a clue.
But it wasn’t a major problem. After a few more challenges, he should be able to figure it out.
When the surrounding disciples saw Zou Feng emerge from the gate of light in a rare, battered state, they couldn’t help but erupt into discussion.
Although they still didn’t know which prodigy’s Mind Body had given Zou Feng a beating, this sight finally allowed Chen Ang and the others to feel a little more at ease.
’So this guy isn’t invincible in his realm after all. There really is someone who can beat him...’
The next moment, Zou Feng’s Token began to vibrate.
He picked it up and saw it was a message from Jiang Wanzhao, who rarely messaged him.
"Did you just challenge my Mind Body?"
Zou Feng froze. ’She can sense that?!’
’It seems that even without practicing Inference Skills, Golden Core Realm Cultivators still have all sorts of profound senses.’
Jiang Wanzhao had specifically warned him before, forbidding him from challenging her Mind Body.
’I thought if I challenged it secretly, she’d never know. Looks like I was too naive.’
Denying it was useless at this point, but judging from Jiang Wanzhao’s previous attitude, honestly admitting he had challenged her would also be unwise.
One misstep could very well affect their once-harmonious relationship.
As his thoughts raced, Zou Feng immediately replied, "Senior Sister Jiang, please calm down. I’ve actually already received my due punishment!"
"I was taught a harsh lesson by Senior Sister Jiang’s Mind Body. Everyone here can bear witness..."
Zou Feng’s current bruised and battered appearance really did make it easy for people to think he had lost.
Besides, he had only barely scraped by with a win, so Jiang Wanzhao might not have been able to sense the specific details of the battle.
And as a True Disciple, it was very simple for Jiang Wanzhao to verify this. She quickly found out he wasn’t lying.
Although the Mind Body’s strength was diminished, Jiang Wanzhao let out a long sigh of relief when she heard her Mind Body hadn’t lost.
"Don’t get too engrossed in fighting. Once your mental state is stable, reaching Foundation Establishment should be your top priority!"
"Since you’ve caught Liu Chenyu’s eye, she won’t let you go easily..."
Zou Feng completely agreed with her reminder.
Before a True Disciple, an Inner Sect Disciple would be toyed with to death sooner or later, unless they could just lie low in the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect forever.
The problem was, Liu Chenyu wanted him to become one of her Dao Companions, not to kill him. Therefore, she didn’t appear on the List of Gods, and he couldn’t use it to brutally train against her...
Furthermore, the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect’s rule requiring participation in the conquest of Outer Realms also meant he couldn’t lie low in the Immortal Sect forever.
Speaking of which, there wasn’t much time left before his next expedition to an Outer Realm.
"In any case, reach Foundation Establishment as soon as possible. After you become a Core Disciple, I can find a way to arrange other work for you so you won’t have to answer the summons for now!"
"Thank you, Senior Sister Jiang!"
In Rakshasa Palace, Jiang Wanzhao put away her Token and once again entered a state of seated meditation.
However, she had barely entered Meditation when she suddenly opened her eyes, snorted coldly, and instantly vanished.
And on the eaves of the main hall of Rakshasa Palace, an uninvited guest had appeared.
This uninvited guest was a woman, her vital areas covered by only a few silk ribbons. Her attire was utterly scandalous.
And yet, she had an outstanding grace and a beauty that could topple cities and ruin nations.
"What are you doing here?" Jiang Wanzhao’s voice, clearly filled with displeasure, sounded from behind the woman.
The newcomer was none other than Liu Chenyu, who had just rushed back from some Outer Realm.
Although her facial features were the same, compared to the Outer Body Incarnation that Zou Feng had once seen, Liu Chenyu’s true body had purple hair and an additional, almost tangible, domineering aura.
Seeing her made one instinctively want to cry out words of praise, like "Your Majesty!"
"Is my little sister still angry with her big sister over that incident?" Liu Chenyu turned, a captivating smile on her face.
Jiang Wanzhao’s face was a mask of disgust. "Cut the crap. If you have something to say, then say it!"
Liu Chenyu shrugged helplessly. "Little sister, about that incident... I can actually compensate you for it right now, and I guarantee you’ll be satisfied."
Jiang Wanzhao sneered, "And what’s the price?"
"What a thing to say, little sister. There is no price. I’ve just... come to ask you for someone who isn’t actually of much use to you..."
"Zou Feng?"
Liu Chenyu nodded. "That’s right. In all these years, he’s the only one who has dared to... do that... to me. Therefore, I’ve decided to make him my ninth Dao Companion!"
"You should know, little sister, being my Dao Companion is different from being one of those disposable concubines. It’s definitely not a bad thing for him."
Hearing this, Jiang Wanzhao actually showed a hint of curiosity. "What did he do to you?"
As the memory surfaced, Liu Chenyu unconsciously shifted her hips, a bashful look appearing on her face. "An indecent act, of course. But it was exactly to my liking."
Seeing this, Jiang Wanzhao couldn’t be bothered to dig any deeper.
’At the same time, she started to wonder. To be to the liking of a pervert like Liu Chenyu, Zou Feng must be a pervert himself!’
’I never would have guessed...’
"Well? Is little sister willing to part with her favorite?"
Jiang Wanzhao gathered her thoughts and said in a low voice, "Zou Feng is just someone I’m investing in, not my man. I have no right to decide who he becomes Dao Companions with."
"So instead of asking me, you should just go ask him if he’s willing!"
Liu Chenyu, still smiling brightly, said, "But if he’s unwilling, can little sister promise not to interfere?"
"Why should I make that promise? Enough. That boy, Zou Feng, clearly has the potential to become a True Disciple in the near future. If he becomes your Dao Companion, it would be tantamount to cutting short his rightful path of cultivation!"
Hearing this, Liu Chenyu pouted. "You’re mistaken, little sister. Among my Dao Companions, there are some at the Golden Core Realm, and even one who became a True Disciple. How can you say it affects their path of cultivation?"
This was indeed true. Among Liu Chenyu’s current eight Dao Companions, one was also a True Disciple.
This person had also failed to stay true to himself back in the Spiritual Energy Realm. He was bewitched by Liu Chenyu and became her loyal sycophant.
But clearly, things never end well for a sycophant. The man had a much brighter future ahead of him and could have advanced even further in his cultivation.
But becoming Liu Chenyu’s Dao Companion was tantamount to destroying his own path. Even though he became a True Disciple with Liu Chenyu’s help, the price he paid was exceptionally heavy.
"If you’re done spouting bullshit, then see yourself out!"
Tired of arguing with Liu Chenyu, Jiang Wanzhao turned to leave.
But Liu Chenyu wasn’t annoyed. Instead, she narrowed her eyes, staring at Jiang Wanzhao’s back. "I hear my little sister’s situation has been rather difficult lately. Why not join your big sister in conquering an Outer Realm next time? It would save the rewards from being snatched away by those shameless scoundrels..."
"Don’t trouble yourself!"
With that, Jiang Wanzhao vanished.
Jiang Wanzhao’s harsh refusal wasn’t entirely for Zou Feng’s sake; she simply loathed Liu Chenyu from the bottom of her heart.
Back when she had just become a True Disciple, she had believed this woman’s silver-tongued deceptions and suffered a huge loss as a result...