"You absolute***."
"You couldn't seduce Chu Feng, so now you want to drive a wedge between me and my brother?"
"You think I don't know about what happened between you and Hei Yao before? You think I don't know exactly who you are, Wang Ziyan?"
Song Xi's face was twisted with fury as he roared at Wang Ziyan.
"Senior Brother Song, you can't judge a person by their face alone. I'm really not lying to you — everything I said is true."
Wang Ziyan was unwilling to give up and continued to argue.
"Get the hell out. If I ever hear you badmouth Chu Feng again, I'll kill you."
By the time those words left his mouth, killing intent was actually surging in Song Xi's eyes.
Seeing things had taken a turn for the worse, Wang Ziyan grew afraid. She hurried to her feet and fled from Song Xi's residence.
"Scum."
After Wang Ziyan left, Song Xi threw a punch that shattered countless objects throughout the hall into pieces.
At this moment, the look in Song Xi's eyes was not merely anger — a complicated light churned within them as well.
……
In the days that followed, no one disturbed Chu Feng.
However, Chu Feng still hadn't found a way to undo the soul restriction.
On the third day, Chu Feng took the initiative to head to Song Xi's residence.
This was the day that Song Xi and Chu Feng had previously agreed upon — the day they would set off for the training expedition.
Chu Feng now knew that the destination was a place called the Snow Domain Heavenly Peak.
The Snow Domain Heavenly Peak contained numerous natural treasures. With a bit of luck, one could find cultivation resources there.
But more importantly, the Snow Domain Heavenly Peak itself was a massive formation. It possessed the same effect as the Frost Spirit Waterfall — it could enhance a cultivator's comprehension.
However, the power of the Snow Domain Heavenly Peak far surpassed that of the Frost Spirit Waterfall.
The Snow Domain Heavenly Peak needed formation energy to accumulate, and it only released its power once per year.
Because of this, it was only open once a year.
And each year, when it opened, the total number of disciples who could visit from the four courtyards — East Dragon, West Tiger, South Bird, and North Xuan — was limited.
The East Dragon Courtyard had three hundred spots.
The West Tiger Courtyard had one hundred spots.
The South Bird Courtyard had eighty spots.
But the North Xuan Courtyard only had twenty spots.
Although the North Xuan Courtyard had very few spots, Song Xi had influence over this expedition and had already reserved one for Chu Feng.
Chu Feng didn't need to worry about getting a spot.
Actually, at first, Chu Feng hadn't been interested in the expedition at all.
He had only agreed because Song Xi had so earnestly invited him.
But over the past two days, he'd been trying to crack the Crouching Dragon Soul Armor without making any progress.
Since the Snow Domain Heavenly Peak was a wondrous place, Chu Feng wanted to give it a try. If he could gain some inspiration there, perhaps he might find a way to break through the Crouching Dragon Soul Armor.
By now, a number of figures had already gathered inside Song Xi's residence.
Many of them were familiar faces — they were the most outstanding junior disciples currently in the North Xuan Courtyard.
Clearly, they were all qualified participants for this expedition.
They had gathered here in preparation to head to the Snow Domain Heavenly Peak together.
"Brother Chu Feng, what are you doing here?"
When they spotted Chu Feng, several of the disciples stared at him with looks of surprise.
Their expressions made it seem as though Chu Feng's presence here was entirely unexpected.
But at the banquet, Song Xi had publicly announced that Chu Feng had a spot for this expedition.
Song Xi, for his part, looked somewhat awkward and couldn't even meet Chu Feng's gaze directly.
"Something changed?"
Not wanting to put Song Xi in a difficult position, Chu Feng walked over to his side and quietly asked.
"Chu Feng, I'm really sorry. The reason I invited you to join the expedition before was because Hei Yao's brother, Hei Zong, was injured, so a spot opened up."
"But his condition has improved a lot now, so I thought... it would be better to let Hei Zong go."
Song Xi explained to Chu Feng openly.
He was being straightforward about it — no whispering, no secret telepathic transmission. He simply said it out loud.
"Junior Brother Chu Feng, don't take it personally. That spot was originally my brother's to begin with."
Hei Yao spoke up as well.
There was a hint of mockery in his tone.
Wang Ziyan was also smirking secretly.
Although she had been reprimanded by Song Xi on the day she tried to sow discord, the swap today had been Song Xi's own idea.
This meant Wang Ziyan knew her scheming had succeeded after all.
"It's fine, no need to apologize to me."
"I was only filling in for the spot anyway. Since Senior Brother Hei Zong is alright now, it's only right that he should go."
Not wanting Song Xi to feel burdened, Chu Feng smiled and even patted him on the shoulder.
"Brother Chu Feng, don't be too upset."
"You're still young, and your talent is incredible. Next year... the spot will definitely be yours."
Hei Yao added.
"Do I look like someone who's upset?" Chu Feng asked.
"Brother Chu Feng, why put on a brave face? Even if you are upset, we'd understand."