"Sir, since you are a friend of Junior Sister Yin, you are not truly our enemy. Even if there were some prior grievances, they will surely be resolved in time. Please don't make things difficult for us."
"Sir, if our senior brothers offended you in any way that day, we can apologize on their behalf."
"We'll kneel before you. We humbly ask that you, a great man, do not hold grudges against the likes of us. Please forgive us."
The other two, though cowardly, did not beg as directly as before. Instead, they tried a more conciliatory approach, hoping to reach a reconciliation. And as they spoke, they truly prepared to kneel before Chu Feng.
"Enough."
However, with a single sweep of his sleeve, Chu Feng sent a gust of wind billowing outward. The two men, whose knees had just begun to bend, were lifted back to their feet by that very force.
"I was merely curious, that is all."
"But your conduct was far too reckless. I suggest you temper your behavior going forward."
"Lian Xi — especially you. Show mercy when you can. Cease this habit of bullying the weak."
Having said this, Chu Feng waved his sleeve and departed the area.
He had chosen to believe them — to believe that Yin Zhuanghong was safe and sound within the Cloud Sky Immortal Sect.
Of course, Chu Feng would certainly visit the Cloud Sky Immortal Sect himself one day to see the truth for his own eyes. Should these fellows have lied to him, not only would the three of them face his retribution, but none of the sect's other members would escape his wrath either.
"Senior Brother Lian, has he really left?"
After Chu Feng's departure, the two men remained visibly tense, whispering their question.
"How should I know?"
Lian Xi's tone was foul, clearly a result of the suppression he had suffered at Chu Feng's hands.
"Senior Brother Lian, the wise man does not fight when the odds are against him. That fellow may be gifted in world spirit techniques, but in the end he is nothing more than a junior — how could he possibly stand against our Cloud Sky Immortal Sect?"
"If you still have anger in your heart, we can go settle the score with that Red-clothed Sacred Ground later."
The two disciples spoke, though not aloud — they transmitted their voices secretly, afraid that Chu Feng might not have truly left. If he were hiding nearby and heard what they had just said, they felt it entirely possible they would die right here.
"What kind of nonsense are you spouting?"
"Don't you already know that the Red-clothed Sacred Ground has treated Junior Sister Yin quite generously?"
"If we go causing trouble for the Red-clothed Sacred Ground again, wouldn't that be going against Junior Sister Yin herself?"
"Besides, I, Lian Xi, may not be the most virtuous person, but I still understand the principle that debts have their creditors."
"Today it was this fellow called Asura who made trouble for us. Even if I want revenge, it will be against him — why would I go making things difficult for those women at the Red-clothed Sacred Ground?"
"Of course, that Zhao Hong from the Red-clothed Sacred Ground — she made me lose face that day. Once my cultivation advances, I will challenge her again. Even if I don't hurt her, I will make sure she is defeated by my hand."
"The humiliation I, Lian Xi, suffered today — I will reclaim that as well."
Lian Xi spoke with a tone of great pride.
But it was worth noting that although his words were delivered with a bold air, he too had transmitted them secretly, not daring to speak openly. In truth, he was also very much afraid that Chu Feng might be lurking in the shadows.
Seeing this, the other two men ceased their persuading and instead exchanged a secret smile.
In reality, they had never truly intended to go after the Red-clothed Sacred Ground. They had simply known that Lian Xi was an extremely proud man, and that after what had just happened, his mood would be absolutely terrible. They only wanted to lift his spirits, which was why they had said what they said.
"Senior Brother, shall we continue?"
Afterward, the two men turned their gazes toward the treasure.
Lian Xi hesitated for a moment.
But soon, he made his decision.
"I'll take the gamble — I'll bet on whether this friend of Junior Sister Yin's truly intends to become an enemy of our Cloud Sky Immortal Sect."
When Lian Xi said this, the other two understood his meaning. They would continue with what they had been doing before, gambling that Chu Feng would not interfere.
As for Chu Feng, he had indeed no intention of making trouble for them. Had he wished to, he could have used far more ruthless methods to force them into revealing everything about the treasure.
At this moment, Chu Feng had already left that place, preparing to continue his tracking of the Heaven and Earth Strange Object.