Chapter 625: 294: Lure

"You and him both have Earth Dao Foundation Establishment strength, plus you have the support of a Talisman Master, and you’re a Direct Disciple. What are you afraid of him for?"Xu Shusheng said.

"Better to avoid trouble when possible, after all, we’re fellow sect brothers."

Jiang Feng explained.

"If I hadn’t acted in time back then, Yu Feihong would have already died beneath your sword."

Xu Shusheng said.

"Let me give you a piece of calligraphy as well!"

He swung his brush, and a finished piece of calligraphy flew to Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng saw seven characters written on it.

"If you don’t kill him, he’ll kill you!"

Jiang Feng held the calligraphy, completely unable to understand what Xu Shusheng meant.

He felt it necessary to ask Lin Tianlin, to see if he had any solutions.

But Xu Shusheng seemed to read Jiang Feng’s mind and added, "This is my opinion, and also Lin Sect Leader’s opinion."

Jiang Feng froze, and couldn’t help but ask, "If you want to kill Yu Feihong, why make me do it?"

Xu Shusheng glanced at Jiang Feng, then said nothing, continuing to write.

"With Yu Feihong’s talent, why kill him?"

"Could he be a spy planted by the Blood Domain Divine Sect?"

"No, Yu Feihong’s ancestor was a member of the Cyan Cloud Sect. If Yu Feihong is a Divine Sect spy, then his ancestors... Whatever, I won’t get involved in this mess."

Jiang Feng was utterly baffled.

He decided to keep a low profile, not wanting to clash with Yu Feihong again. Anyway, as long as he stayed at Yagu Peak, even if Yu Feihong returned to the Cyan Cloud Sect tomorrow, what could he do to him?

Early the next morning, Jiang Feng checked his panel and found his Fortune Point had increased by a hundred or two compared to yesterday.

Better than nothing.

This meant staying at Yagu Peak was still safe for now.

A month later.

Jiang Feng got up early to check his panel.

To his shock, this morning’s Fortune Point showed no difference from yesterday’s.

Over the past year,

his Fortune Point had been rising by over a hundred, sometimes two hundred a day, with the occasional small fluctuation, and had nearly reached a hundred thousand.

But yesterday and today’s Fortune Point didn’t change at all.

Could it be that Yagu Peak was no longer safe?

Unable to resist, Jiang Feng took a Flying Ship and left Yagu Peak, heading to Cyan Cloud Peak to find Lin Tianlin.

Lin Tianlin was having a meeting in the Main Hall, listening to his subordinates report on the various sect affairs. By the time all the matters were addressed, almost the whole day had passed.

After everyone left, Jiang Feng hurried in.

"Sect Leader, I sense I’m in danger."

Jiang Feng didn’t hold back.

His own safety was a big deal, directly tied to whether the Cyan Cloud Sect could keep a Fourth-Grade Talisman Master; he felt Lin Tianlin would take it seriously.

"Fa Zheng is using the Blood God Talisman to control Yu Feihong. You shattered his Soul Power, leaving him a complete cripple. He wants to kill you to take his revenge."

Lin Tianlin saw through Jiang Feng’s intentions and said bluntly.

"Then, Sect Leader, why aren’t you hurrying to save Yu Feihong?"

Jiang Feng asked anxiously.

"If Xu Shusheng and I get close, Fa Zheng will detect us. Not only won’t we be able to save Yu Feihong, we’d probably get him killed instead."

Lin Tianlin shook his head.

"Even though Fa Zheng’s Soul Power has been destroyed, he’s still a Golden Core Powerhouse. Plus, the Blood God Talisman gives him a sort of premonition. Even if the Old Ancestor approaches, Fa Zheng will sense it."

Lin Tianlin explained.

"Then... how did you guys discover him?"

Jiang Feng sensed something was off.

"There’s a Diting at Demon Blade Peak. It doesn’t have much cultivation, but it has eyes as clear as daylight. Fa Zheng was spotted the moment he approached."

Lin Tianlin further explained.

"What level is the Blood God Talisman?"

Jiang Feng, despite being a Fourth-Grade Talisman Master, had never heard of the Blood God Talisman.

"Above Yellow Level. Fa Zheng has been to the Nether King River. Last time, he got that talisman there, and this Blood God Talisman was acquired from that place as well."

Lin Tianlin was forthcoming with answers.

"No wonder the sect sends disciples to train at Nether King River. Looks like you and Mr. Xu have big plans."

Jiang Feng suddenly understood.

He couldn’t help but start worrying about Bai Yang. Bai Yang looked destined to be cannon fodder; this trip was truly a deadly one.

"In two days, Master Xiang will take the other talisman masters away from Yagu Peak. When that happens, you’ll be the only one left on the peak. That’s when Fa Zheng will make his move on you—it’s the ideal opportunity."

As Lin Tianlin spoke, he gave the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow back to Jiang Feng.

These two Magical Treasures could be reclaimed by Jiang Feng at any time.

He had just stored them here so Lin Tianlin and company could study them.

Now, years later, held once again, that blood-is-thicker-than-water feeling remained.

"Sect Leader, is Yu Feihong even more important than me?"

Jiang Feng felt a little uneasy. He thought that even if Fa Zheng discovered them, as long as Lin Tianlin and Xu Shusheng teamed up, Fa Zheng wouldn’t escape with his life. At worst, Yu Feihong would be utterly destroyed.

"That Qinglong Cauldron you’re holding used to belong to Yu Feihong’s father. Two hundred years ago, during that calamity, if Yu Feihong’s father hadn’t kept the flame alive for our Cyan Cloud Sect, we’d have been wiped out, just like those other sects."

Lin Tianlin sighed.

"I understand."

Jiang Feng came to a realization.

It seemed the entire Cyan Cloud Sect still put great value on loyalty and sentiment.

They’re all trying their best to preserve Yu Feihong’s life.

No wonder, back then, it was Xu Shusheng who intervened when Yu Feihong was in danger, and not one of the other Elders.

Jiang Feng put the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow back inside his body.

He took the Flying Ship, left Cyan Cloud Peak, and returned to Yagu Peak.

At this moment, Yagu Peak was as lively as ever. Disciples coming and going, Changyun and other talisman masters sharing insights or teaching the younger disciples. His grudge with Qiu Shan seemed to have faded since Jiang Feng’s arrival; the two rarely bickered in front of him anymore.

Jiang Feng lingered in the Main Hall for a while.

Then he returned to his own cave mansion.