Chapter 626: 294: Temptation (2)

"Senior."He called out several times inside the cave residence.

The Living Fossil never appeared.

Unable to restrain himself, he summoned the Qinglong Cauldron and the Dragon Bone Bow, murmuring, "Fa Zheng bears a grudge against me. He dared to risk everything to kidnap Yu Feihong, coming all the way to the Cyan Cloud Sect to try and kill me. If he fails this time, he definitely won’t let it go easily, he might even try to drag me down with him.

Moreover, he is a Golden Core Powerhouse. Even if I achieve Celestial Dao Foundation Establishment, I’m no match for him.

So, no matter what, I can’t face him head-on.

The Cyan Cloud Sect values Yu Feihong, but I can’t let morality shackle me. If Yagu Peak isn’t safe for me anymore, I’ll just find somewhere else—if not...

While Jiang Feng was mulling this over, his eyes suddenly lit up as he came up with an idea.

"Yu Feihong, I hope you won’t hold this against me."

No matter what, Jiang Feng couldn’t risk himself just for Yu Feihong.

Two days later.

Xiang Pangyun led a group of Talisman Masters away from Yagu Peak.

There were only three Talisman Masters left on Yagu Peak.

They were Jiang Feng, Qu Yiguang, and Ma Weidong.

Xiang Pangyun entrusted most matters to Ma Weidong, instructing Jiang Feng and Qu Yiguang to assist him. Ma Weidong, entrusted with important responsibility in a time of crisis, was inwardly smug, feeling he’d gained Xiang Pangyun’s trust and redeemed some honor for his master.

Of course, facing Jiang Feng—the Talisman Master with the title of direct disciple—Ma Weidong was always polite, only delegating trivial affairs to Qu Yiguang.

Anything major, he’d always consult Jiang Feng.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, another ten days passed.

Jiang Feng checked his Fortune Points several times every day.

But his Fortune Points had been stagnant these days, keeping his nerves tense—he felt disaster looming. He’d hardly encountered this before; even when he was trapped inside the Divine Sect Mansion, unable to go out, he could still make a small fortune each day.

He hadn’t expected that after escaping to the Cyan Cloud Sect to avoid disaster, in just a few short years, he’d run into danger after danger, each situation more perilous than the last. Now, even staying put on Yagu Peak didn’t bring peace.

"Junior Brother, Yu Feihong is looking for you. He’s at the Main Hall right now and says there’s something urgent to discuss."

Qu Yiguang found Jiang Feng and said.

"He’s here."

Jiang Feng’s heart skipped a beat.

Should I meet him, or not?

Meeting could be dangerous; not meeting could be dangerous too.

"Is Senior Brother Ma here? I have something to tell him. Get him to come see me."

Jiang Feng said to Qu Yiguang.

"If there’s anything, just tell me. No need to trouble him."

Qu Yiguang frowned.

He and Jiang Feng were both Talisman Masters under the Changyun Sect. Now that Ma Weidong wielded power, shouldn’t the two of them be standing together under pressure?

"Senior Brother Qu can’t handle it. Hurry and call Senior Brother Ma over."

Jiang Feng said irritably.

Qu Yiguang’s frown deepened. Was Jiang Feng looking down on him?

Did he think he was no match for Ma Weidong?

"Don’t take it the wrong way, Senior Brother Qu. Some things can only be dealt with by Senior Brother Ma."

Seeing Qu Yiguang’s expression change, Jiang Feng hurriedly explained.

"Fine."

Qu Yiguang went to fetch Ma Weidong.

Ma Weidong was hosting Yu Feihong in the Main Hall. With Yu Feihong’s talent in Earth Dao Foundation Establishment and his peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, his status was on par with Wu Jingming—he was considered the future hope of the Cyan Cloud Sect. Ma Weidong dared not slight him.

"If Junior Brother Jiang has something to say, let him come find me. Why should I go see him?"

Qu Yiguang relayed Jiang Feng’s words to Ma Weidong.

In front of Yu Feihong, Ma Weidong felt the need to push back.

Qu Yiguang left after relaying the message, not bothering with him further.

Ma Weidong stood frozen on the spot, but then he recalled Jiang Feng’s identity as a direct disciple and his superior ability at crafting talismans. He didn’t dare act arrogant. So, after politely apologizing to Yu Feihong, he went to Jiang Feng’s cave residence.

"Junior Brother Jiang, what is it that you had to call me here to your cave to say?"

Ma Weidong asked, puzzled.

"Senior Brother Ma, you have a great opportunity ahead."

Jiang Feng said with a smile.

"What do you mean, Junior Brother?"

Ma Weidong was even more puzzled.

"Does Senior Brother Ma not know what Yu Feihong is looking for me for?"

Jiang Feng asked with feigned curiosity.

"If you have something to say, just say it, don’t keep me guessing."

The more Ma Weidong listened, the more confused he became.

"No need for you to know too much, Senior Brother Ma. Just remember: when you see Yu Feihong shortly, say these three words to him, and he’ll surprise you with something unexpected."

Jiang Feng said with a smile.

"What three words?"

Ma Weidong asked, curious.

"Blood God Talisman!"

Jiang Feng lowered his voice.

At the same time, he checked the Restriction Array to guard against eavesdroppers.

"Blood God Talisman, that’s it? Junior Brother, are you pulling my leg?"

Ma Weidong looked a bit displeased.

"I wouldn’t dare. Senior Brother, if you don’t believe me, just go find Yu Feihong, say these three words to him, and see how he reacts."

Jiang Feng said with conviction.

"What are you two scheming? Fine, I get it, I’ll pass along the message, that’s all."

Ma Weidong said, disgruntled.

He didn’t buy this "great opportunity" talk—for heaven’s sake, there was no such thing as a free meal.

He left Jiang Feng’s cave.

Controlling his sword, he flew toward the Main Hall.

After he was gone, Jiang Feng fully activated every Restriction Array in his cave, took out the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow, and checked various Magical Artifacts such as the Golden Dragon Armor and Sea Stabilizing Pearl one by one.

Soon, Ma Weidong returned to the Main Hall.

"Where’s Junior Brother Jiang?"

Yu Feihong stood in the center of the Main Hall. Seeing only Ma Weidong return, he looked puzzled.

"Senior Brother Yu, do you have a Blood God Talisman on you? Junior Brother Jiang asked me to tell you these three words. Just what are you two up to?"

Ma Weidong got straight to the point.

He knew that Jiang Feng and Yu Feihong had clashed before, and that Jiang Feng had come out ahead.

If they were using him as a messenger, Ma Weidong was ready to start cursing. After all, he was now the person in charge of Yagu Peak; how could he let himself be ordered around like a lackey?