"That voice... could it be..."
Su Rou was the first to react, because that voice was one she knew all too well. But after a second thought, she found it hard to believe. No matter how exceptional someone's talent might be, it was impossible for them to grow to such a level in such a short time.
As for Shangguan Yue and Shangguan Tian, they were equally dumbfounded. Though they couldn't determine who was inside the grey robe, they could tell from the laughter just moments ago that it belonged to a young man. But how could someone of such terrifying power possibly be just a youth?
"Today, I'll let you die knowing exactly why."
Under the gazes of the three — a mixture of shock and curiosity — Chu Feng extended both hands and slowly lifted the hood from his head, revealing his handsome face to all three of them.
"Chu Feng! It really is you!" In that instant, Su Rou couldn't help but cry out, her beautiful eyes shimmering continuously.
She had never imagined that the person who had defeated Shangguan Yue and commanded the power of the grey barrier could truly be Chu Feng. The revelation came far too suddenly for her to fully absorb.
"Impossible... You... Weren't you already..."
But compared to Su Rou's disbelief, Shangguan Tian's face was a mask of sheer terror. He clearly remembered the day he had forced Chu Feng into the Dragon Serpent River — the boy should have died long ago. How could he be here now, and having grown so powerful in such a short time?
Looking at the stunned expressions on the faces of Shangguan Tian and Shangguan Yue, Chu Feng merely smiled faintly. He turned to Shangguan Tian and said, "Do you remember what I said to you that day at Cliff of No Return?"
"I told you that you should pray — pray that I'd die from the fall."
"Otherwise, I would come back for you. And when that time came, it wouldn't be the end of you, Shangguan Tian, but the end of your entire Shangguan family."
Hearing Chu Feng's words, Shangguan Tian's face had already turned ashen. He finally understood why, in the very instant Chu Feng had leapt from the cliff, he had been gripped by a sense of foreboding.
"Young friend... Could there be some misunderstanding between us?" Seeing that Chu Feng was about to strike at Shangguan Tian, Shangguan Yue asked weakly.
"A misunderstanding? I had no grudge against your Shangguan family whatsoever, yet you insisted on putting me to death. What happened today is a debt your family owed on its own — it's just that I, Chu Feng, charge rather steep interest."
The moment Chu Feng's words fell, he raised his palm and struck. Shangguan Tian was reduced to a pool of blood. Right after, Chu Feng flicked a finger at Shangguan Yue. The Bai Hu Killing Art — peerless in its lethal assault — tore through the howling air and claimed Shangguan Yue's life.
After dispatching the Shangguan family members, Chu Feng quickly made his way to Su Rou's side. Looking at Su Mei's pale face and feeble aura, the calm expression he had worn moments ago gave way to a flicker of tension.
But after examining her with his Mental Power, Chu Feng let out a sigh of relief. Su Mei was injured, but nothing serious — a period of rest would bring a full recovery.
Even so, Chu Feng lifted Su Mei from Su Rou's arms. From his Universe Bag, he retrieved several healing pills and carefully fed them to Su Mei, assisting her in refining their medicinal energy.
"Shouldn't you give me an explanation?" At last, Su Rou, who had been silent for a long while, spoke up.
Chu Feng raised his head and found that this gorgeous beauty with the fox-like face was gazing intently at him with those mesmerizing eyes, her expression carrying a hint of grievance.
"There's a World Spirit inside my body. I've formed a contract with her, and she can lend her power to me. My true cultivation level is the second stage of Yuan Martial. As for the Xuan Martial first stage I displayed just now — that was the strength she lent me." Chu Feng didn't bother hiding the truth. After all, Su Rou was his first woman, and he trusted her deeply.
"That's not the explanation I wanted." Su Rou's eyes flickered, and no one could tell what she was thinking.
"Not that? Oh, I see." Chu Feng was taken aback for a moment, then after thinking it over, he smiled. "They're members of the Void Sect. I agreed to set up a barrier formation for them, and in return they were willing to fight on my behalf."
"Nor that!" Su Rou's expression grew even more aggrieved. One could even see glistening tears forming in those beautiful eyes as her pearly teeth bit down repeatedly on her sensual lips.
"Then... what exactly is it?" Chu Feng was thoroughly confused.
"Chu Feng, you absolute beast!" Suddenly, Su Rou's delicate hand swung out, and a resounding slap landed squarely on Chu Feng's cheek.
"I..." After receiving the slap, Chu Feng still wore a look of bewilderment.
"I knew it — someone like you is nothing but lies. You clearly promised to marry me and Little Mei together, so why did you only propose to Little Mei today and completely ignore me?" Su Rou stood up, pointing at Chu Feng and venting her grievances. Her alluring cheeks were already streaked with tears.
Only then did it dawn on Chu Feng. This sensual beauty had been struck by jealousy — and she was jealous of her own little sister, Su Mei.
"Eggie, lend me your power one more time," Chu Feng called out inwardly.
"What for?" Eggie was enjoying the spectacle and didn't understand what Chu Feng was after.
"Just lend it to me!" Chu Feng urged urgently.
Seeing his desperation, Eggie had no choice but to lend her power to Chu Feng. After all, he was her master, and she was curious to know what he intended to do at a time like this. But when she saw what Chu Feng did next, she was completely speechless.
"Mm—" Chu Feng sprang to his feet, wrapped an arm around Su Rou's slender waist, and pulled the beauty into his embrace. Without another word, he pressed his lips against hers. At the same time, his other hand roamed restlessly over her seductive curves.
"Mm, you beast, let go of me!" Su Rou initially struggled with all her strength, but she was no match for Chu Feng. Little by little, she was entirely overcome by his tender assault.
Right beside Su Mei, Chu Feng pinned Su Rou to the ground. The two shed their outer garments, and their bare bodies intertwined. Though it had started as force, this time Su Rou was willing.
Because from the flush that colored her cheeks, one could see the glow of happiness upon her face. This time, she gave her body to Chu Feng of her own free will.
Even so, Eggie still rendered her verdict: "Beast!"