"A blessing is not a curse, and a curse cannot be avoided."
Chu Feng spoke those words lightly, making his stance clear.
And his calm, fearless expression — though it earned the Head Steward's respect — also made the Head Steward worry.
It was good for a young man to have backbone, but too much backbone was not necessarily a good thing.
"Chu Feng, Xia Yan is simply doting on Xia Ran, so when it comes to matters regarding Xia Ran, she tends to lose her rationality."
"But in truth, Xia Yan is not an unreasonable person. If she comes looking for you, don't be too aggressive in your attitude. Explain things to her properly."
"I'll go find someone as well — this matter isn't insurmountable."
The Head Steward advised Chu Feng.
It was clear that even the Head Steward feared Xia Yan to some degree.
Then again, that was only natural. After all, the people standing behind Xia Yan were individuals the Head Steward would never dare to provoke — people he could only look up to.
"Thank you, Head Steward. My temperament is impulsive, and I've caused you trouble."
Chu Feng said with a hint of apology. He could sense that the Head Steward was genuinely concerned about him.
"You are a disciple of our Northern Profound Academy, and the Northern Profound Academy will do everything in its power to protect you."
The Head Steward smiled, then continued to explain the Crouching Dragon disciple rankings to Chu Feng.
"The Crouching Dragon disciple ranked third is named Zuoqiu Yanliang, a disciple of the Eastern Dragon Academy."
"Zuoqiu Yanliang's grandfather is no ordinary figure — he is the current Vice Sect Master of the Crouching Dragon Martial Academy."
When the Head Steward said this, Chu Feng couldn't help but sigh: "Another person with a formidable background."
"Indeed, but it's not just his background. He earned his position through his own ability as well."
"Zuoqiu Yanliang has been gifted since childhood — a genius among geniuses. He is currently a Third Rank Martial Venerable."
The Head Steward said.
"And the second one?" Chu Feng pressed.
"The one ranked second was originally the strongest junior in our Crouching Dragon Martial Academy."
"Also a disciple of the Eastern Dragon Academy."
"This person is named Zuoqiu Youyu, born of the same parents as Zuoqiu Yanliang, two years younger than his brother."
"Zuoqiu Youyu's talent surpasses even that of his brother Zuoqiu Yanliang."
"But his cultivation has been steady and methodical. Although his cultivation was once below his brother's, he has since caught up."
Hearing this, Chu Feng couldn't help but ask: "Could it be that Zuoqiu Youyu is a Fourth Rank Martial Venerable?"
The reason Chu Feng asked this was because he knew how terrifying the Martial Venerable realm truly was.
Think about it — even someone like the Dragon Clan's Patriarch was only a Third Rank Martial Venerable.
If this Zuoqiu Youyu was a Fourth Rank Martial Venerable, what would that mean?
Although everyone in the Radiance Star River knew the Crouching Dragon Martial Academy was unfathomably deep, most people believed the academy stood beneath the Radiance Clan.
But looking at it now, Chu Feng finally understood why the Radiance Clan no longer qualified to enter the Crouching Dragon Martial Academy.
Because the Crouching Dragon Martial Academy was truly unfathomable.
If the juniors were already this strong, then what kind of power did the Crouching Dragon elders and the Sect Master possess?
"No, actually Zuoqiu Youyu, like Zuoqiu Yanliang, is also a Third Rank Martial Venerable."
"In truth, the two brothers are quite close in strength."
"It's just that based on their overall achievements, Zuoqiu Youyu has outperformed Zuoqiu Yanliang, and Zuoqiu Yanliang is willing to let his younger brother rank above him."
"That is why Zuoqiu Youyu's ranking is higher than Zuoqiu Yanliang's."
"Oh, and Chu Feng — both of these brothers are also quite fond of Zi Ling."
The Head Steward said meaningfully.
The implication was clear: if Chu Feng truly had feelings for Zi Ling, then these two would be his romantic rivals — and formidable ones at that.
But Chu Feng was unconcerned, because he knew — Zi Ling would never spare them a single glance. In her heart, there was only him.