Chu Feng was no true gentleman. Sometimes, when faced with unreasonable people, he even subscribed to the idea that only a fool would pass up a free advantage.
But he felt that treating Long Xiaoxiao this way was simply wrong.
Setting aside her recent hardships, which were already heartbreaking enough.
The main issue was that this whole situation felt far too suspicious.
Why on earth would there be such a bizarre requirement?
Connecting it to everything that had happened before, Chu Feng formed a judgement. Someone was likely pulling the strings.
The Dragon Vein Source had existed long before the Dragon Clan ancestor founded the clan here.
So this place was not created by the Dragon ancestor. Who was responsible was impossible to trace.
Yet no matter how he looked at it, the creator of this realm did not seem like someone who would play such childish pranks.
If anyone was prone to mischief, Chu Feng could name one person close by.
The old cow-nosed Taoist.
And with his unfathomable strength, he was fully capable of engineering this predicament.
Recalling the old cow-nosed Taoist’s earlier actions, Chu Feng suspected that after opening the crack, he had not let them enter immediately because he was tampering with things.
And this tampering was precisely the formation now trapping him and Long Xiaoxiao.
Of course, this was only speculation, without evidence. He could not accuse anyone.
Especially since the person in question was his own master.
Even if it were just suspicion, let alone if it were true, Chu Feng could not tell Long Xiaoxiao.
Otherwise, her impression of his master would plummet.
“Princess Xiaoxiao, please do not misunderstand me.”
“Look at you, noble in status and beautiful as a flower. How could a poor lad like me ever disdain you?”
Chu Feng hurried forward to explain.
“Really? You truly do not disdain me?”
Long Xiaoxiao’s lovely eyes fixed on Chu Feng, flickering with doubt.
“Of course it is true. I, Chu Feng, swear to the heavens. If I lie to you, may I be struck by five thunderbolts.”
Chu Feng raised his hand in oath.
“Shut up.”
“You have a heavenly bloodline. Every breakthrough gets you struck by thunder from the heavens.”
Long Xiaoxiao gnashed her teeth in anger, feeling he was mocking her.
“Then I swear again. If I lie to you, may any son I have be born without an anus.”
Chu Feng said once more.
“What kind of oath is that? Harm should not extend to wife and children. How can you swear on your son?”
“Besides, do you even have a son yet?”
Long Xiaoxiao asked again. A flicker of unease passed through her beautiful eyes, as if worried about something.
“No.”
Chu Feng shook his head repeatedly.
Though he had once been intimate with someone.
Even in moments of passion, Chu Feng maintained a thread of clarity.
What did he fear most? Involving loved ones in his dangers.
When he could not even protect himself, he had no plans for children.
Though it had been enjoyable, Chu Feng had used special methods to prevent anything vital from leaving his body.
So he was certain he had no child.
“Then you absolutely cannot swear like that.”
After saying this, Long Xiaoxiao glanced at him again. “Fine, fine. I will reluctantly believe you.”
“But if you would rather die here than follow the requirement, why?”
“Little benefactor, you must give me a proper explanation today.”
“Otherwise, you still disdain this princess.”
Long Xiaoxiao pouted and pressed him.
“I just feel something is off. This is likely a test.”
Chu Feng said.
“A test?”
Long Xiaoxiao looked puzzled.
“Yes, a test.”
Chu Feng then shared his theory.
He told her he believed the strange requirement was a test of mutual respect.
If they refused to comply, they would pass.
Conversely, if they did follow it, they might break the boundary, but they might also face punishment.
And Chu Feng spoke with such conviction and logic that Long Xiaoxiao felt he was absolutely right.
“So that is how it is. Then I have wronged you, little benefactor.”
“In that case, we will wait. Either way, in life or death, having you with me is no loss.”
Long Xiaoxiao said with a beaming smile.
Chu Feng had not expected the girl to trust him so completely and accept it so calmly.
“You useless thing.”
“I give you an opportunity, and you are this useless?”
But at that moment, a secret voice transmission entered Chu Feng’s ear.
It was none other than his master, the old cow-nosed Taoist.
“I knew it, Master. It really was you meddling.”
“How could you do this?”
Hearing the transmission, Chu Feng could also sense the old cow-nosed Taoist’s location, so he replied via secret transmission.
He was truly furious.
From the lower realms to here, the old cow-nosed Taoist was not his only master.
But this was the first time he had encountered one like this. Far too improper.
Had his master really been the strongest spiritist in the Holy Light Galaxy?
Could the strongest spiritist do something like this?
“Do not be ungrateful. Your master is doing this for your own good. Long Xiaoxiao will achieve great things. Sharing skin with her will benefit you.”
“Besides, the girl is attractive. Why pass up a bargain?”
“Miss this chance, and do not come crying later.”
The old cow-nosed Taoist said.
“Master, this is truly improper. Your disciple has no such intentions towards Princess Xiaoxiao. How can I casually take advantage?”
“If I were that sort, how could I be your disciple?”
“Then would I not, upon seeing any beauty, force myself on her and become a great lecher?”
Chu Feng spoke cleverly.
He did not directly scold the old cow-nosed Taoist but offered his own reasoned view.
*Cough, cough…*
A light cough sounded. The old cow-nosed Taoist seemed to realise this was wrong and said.
“Worthy of being my good disciple. Your master did not misjudge you.”
“Actually, your master was testing you. If you had done it, I would have looked down on you.”
Hearing this, Chu Feng was covered in mental sweat and even felt some contempt.
No matter how he looked at it, this did not seem like a test. It was more like his master’s prank.
“Alright, lad, you passed the test. Do not waste time. Let the girl enjoy the power here.”
The old cow-nosed Taoist’s voice rang again.
Hum.
The next moment, the dark world brightened.
The true Dragon Vein Source world appeared before Chu Feng and Long Xiaoxiao.
Behind them, the crack was the one they had entered through. They could now leave via it if they wished.
Beyond the crack, all directions were a blue world.
Mountains, rivers, earth, everything was present.
But aside from the blue sky, whether mountains, land, or rivers, all were blue.
The blue was breathtakingly beautiful, as if everything here were crafted from gems, shimmering and magnificent.
Being here felt like a dream.
Most importantly, once the sealing force vanished.
A powerful aura rushed towards them, converging on Long Xiaoxiao from all sides.
As if that mighty power had finally found its rightful owner.
“Little benefactor, you were right. It really was a test. We passed.”
Long Xiaoxiao looked at Chu Feng excitedly, jumping with joy.
“Quickly sit cross-legged. Use your technique to merge with that power.”
Chu Feng urged.
“Little benefactor, you can feel the power gathering towards me right now?”
Long Xiaoxiao was astonished.
Her excitement stemmed from already sensing that power.
It was unlike anything she had ever felt.
It was power capable of changing her destiny.
She had thought only she could sense it, but Chu Feng could too.
“Xiaoxiao, sit cross-legged at once. Use the technique you cultivated in the Dragon Clan. Urge your body to fuse with this power.”
“Do not waste time. This is what my master instructed. You must cherish this opportunity. It may very well change your destiny.”
Chu Feng was not lying. This was indeed what the old cow-nosed Taoist had told him.
“Little benefactor, I understand.”
“Wait for me.”
Long Xiaoxiao already marvelled at the power’s strength. Hearing Chu Feng’s words made her value it even more.
She quickly sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, circulated her technique, and welcomed the power surging from all directions into her body.
Embracing this opportunity that could alter her destiny.
