After leaving the Sect Master's territory, Chu Feng did not head directly for his own residence. Instead, he made his way toward the Blackwater Six Finger Pool.
After all, his grudge with Nangong Yuliu had yet to be resolved.
When Chu Feng arrived, the Blackwater Six Finger Pool was still packed with people, and even more had gathered than before.
The crowd was larger than the one that had assembled during his earlier visit.
"Chu Feng! Chu Feng is back!"
"Chu Feng, I told them that the anomaly just now was under your control, but they wouldn't believe me."
"You came back at the perfect time — show them right now!"
Upon seeing Chu Feng return, the already boisterous crowd erupted into an even greater frenzy.
Not only the disciples, but even several elders looked upon Chu Feng with undisguised admiration.
What Chu Feng had accomplished today was something that no one had managed to do since the founding of the Wolong Martial Academy — not even the renowned Lord Dugu Lingtian himself.
If there had still been anyone who believed that Chu Feng's record-breaking feat at the Snow Domain Heavenly Peak was mere luck…
Now far more people were willing to believe that Chu Feng had achieved it through sheer strength.
A small number were even beginning to discuss whether Chu Feng could truly surpass Lord Dugu Lingtian.
Because of this, whether they were elders or disciples, everyone who spoke to Chu Feng carried an air of fawning deference.
They all wanted to build a relationship with Chu Feng before he rose to the very top.
"Esteemed elders, senior brothers and sisters, it isn't that I don't want to put on a display."
"But the Wolong Elder has given me an order — I must not misuse this power again."
"So I hope you'll understand."
Chu Feng explained to the crowd.
People had asked Chu Feng to demonstrate for his own sake, and since he had put it that way, no one pressed him further.
Chu Feng scanned the crowd. On the surface, even though more and more people had gathered here, there was no sign of Nangong Yuliu.
It seemed Nangong Yuliu had realized things were turning against him and slipped away.
"Everyone, if any of you know Nangong Yuliu, please pass along a message for me."
"Although I, Chu Feng, won the bet between us, out of respect for our fellow disciples, I won't make things difficult for him."
"The bet originated when Nangong Yuliu unjustly bullied Senior Sister Zhao Shi at the Wolong Martial Arts Library for no reason."
"The terms of the bet were: if I, Chu Feng, could break the record left by Lord Dugu Lingtian at the Blackwater Six Finger Pool, then not only would Nangong Yuliu have to publicly apologize to Senior Sister Zhao Shi, but Senior Sister Zhao Shi would also be allowed to slap him ten times in front of everyone."
"But since this matter ultimately concerns Senior Sister Zhao Shi, I have only one demand — that Nangong Yuliu apologize to her. As for the slapping, if Senior Sister Zhao Shi doesn't wish it, then I have no objection."
Chu Feng addressed the crowd.
The moment Chu Feng said this, the crowd nodded in approval.
Everyone had already seen the sign that Nangong Yuliu had prepared for Chu Feng.
Nangong Yuliu had been utterly ruthless toward Chu Feng — one could even say excessively so.
Yet even after such treatment, Chu Feng could still say something like this, which was more than enough face for Nangong Yuliu.
In truth, however, Chu Feng had no intention of giving Nangong Yuliu any face. Given his temperament, he would absolutely never let Nangong Yuliu off the hook.
The reason Chu Feng spoke this way was for Zhao Shi's sake.
He could see that Zhao Shi was terrified of Nangong Yuliu. If this matter were pursued too aggressively, Chu Feng himself wouldn't care, but it would likely cause Zhao Shi trouble.
That was why Chu Feng had lightened Nangong Yuliu's punishment.
Afterward, Chu Feng returned to his Northern Profound Academy.
Chu Feng had intended to rest, but the Hall Master of the Northern Profound Academy and the various elders were far too delighted and insisted on sharing a few drinks with him.
Chu Feng didn't want to hurt their feelings, so he went along with them.
They had just finished the celebratory banquet, and now it was time for drinks again — the feasts were blending right into one another.
But happiness lifted the spirits, and Chu Feng was in a fine mood tonight, so he was happy to oblige.
News of the Blackwater Six Finger Pool spread quickly, and word of Chu Feng's public declaration that he would not make things difficult for Nangong Yuliu soon reached Nangong Yuliu's ears as well.
"Brother Nangong, Chu Feng was the center of attention today, yet he didn't come after you. Looks like he's not all that bad."
In Nangong Yuliu's residence, several of his lackeys had gathered.
They had been trying to console Nangong Yuliu, because they were certain Chu Feng would never let him off easily.
It was precisely because they had assumed the worst that hearing the news — that Chu Feng would not be targeting Nangong Yuliu — made them so relieved.
One female disciple in particular stood out. She was fairly attractive and had an intimate relationship with Nangong Yuliu, so she cared about his well-being more than the others.
Of everyone present, her smile was the brightest.
"What did you just say? Say it again?"
Nangong Yuliu turned to the beaming female disciple beside him and asked.
"I—"
This female disciple had been by Nangong Yuliu's side for years. Sensing the shift in his mood, her once-smiling face turned pale with anxiety.
Slap— But before she could finish, Nangong Yuliu flicked his wide sleeve, and a slap landed squarely on her face.
The blow sent her sprawling to the ground.
Her once-delicate features were split open by the strike, blood gushing freely.
But Nangong Yuliu was far from finished.