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Ye Feng noticed that the woman seemed quite versatile and appeared to hold a significant position in Haotian City.
"I wonder how I should address you?" Ye Feng said with a smile, staring at the woman.
The woman turned around and continued, "My name is Leiting, and the city lord is my father!"
As expected, this was similar to what Ye Feng had guessed. Not only that, but the woman's cultivation was also remarkably high; she had reached the Ninth Level of Yuanwu Realm, even surpassing Ning Ruoxue. The subtle Elemental Wave she had emitted earlier was likely intentional, meant for Ning Ruoxue to notice.
However, Leiting could not discern Ye Feng's cultivation level at all, which was why she treated him so politely.
In truth, she had always been an arrogant girl who believed herself superior to any other woman. However, she had heard much about Ning Ruoxue from Dragon Tiger Sect, known not only for her beauty but also for her strength, which made Leiting feel somewhat displeased. Therefore, she had come out personally to see what this legendary woman, who possessed both beauty and power, looked like.
Of course, Ning Ruoxue did not sense this animosity and did not particularly like Leiting either.
As for Ye Feng, while Leiting was somewhat curious about him, she ultimately paid him little attention, thinking he was just an ordinary disciple of Dragon Tiger Sect.
The group from Dragon Tiger Sect was arranged to stay in a villa on the west side of the city. After Leiting escorted them there, she turned and left without saying another word. Ning Ruoxue watched her retreating figure and felt an inexplicable sense of disgust. Perhaps this was a natural instinct among women; whenever they encountered someone similar to themselves, there would always be some underlying resistance.
To Ye Feng's surprise, Bai Chengfeng had arrived much earlier than them; he had come to Haotian City early that morning. This left Ye Feng in a dilemma for quite some time, unsure whether his master’s claims were true or false. He suspected that the earlier mention of having matters to attend to was likely fabricated.
"I heard that you two weren't the last to arrive; it seems three disciples from Flowing Cloud Villa are still missing. Do you know what's going on?" Bai Chengfeng asked with narrowed eyes and a half-smile.
Ye Feng exchanged glances with Ning Ruoxue; she turned her head away and said nothing further.
With a helpless smile, Ye Feng replied, "Master, since you've already guessed it, why ask again?"
Bai Chengfeng stroked his graying beard and waved his hand dismissively. "If they’re dead, they’re dead; it’s not a big deal. At most, Flowing Cloud Villa will just inquire about it. However, someone came early this morning asking about you—another woman. She’s from Fengyu Holy Institute. I suspect you don’t know her; she’s probably an enemy you made outside."
"Are you investigating me?" Ye Feng was taken aback for a moment, furrowing his brows, and then he immediately thought of who it might be.
"It's nothing. I killed her brother, so if she comes looking for me, I can naturally understand. However, my life isn't that easy to take. Since she has come to my door, I will definitely have a good talk with her."
Ning Ruoxue shot him a glare and said irritably, "How many people know that you are Ye Feng now? Don't go looking for trouble; what good does it do you to provoke these issues? You should focus on preparing well. The trial starts tomorrow, so make sure nothing goes wrong."
Bai Chengfeng listened and his big eyes darted back and forth between Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue. He would look at Ye Feng for a while, then at Ning Ruoxue, before nodding to himself without saying anything, leaving Ye Feng confused and Ning Ruoxue equally puzzled.
"Well, not bad, not bad!" Bai Chengfeng finally spoke after watching for a long time, then left the room with a smile, leaving Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue behind.
"At this age still acting so immature, I wonder what goes on in that head of his all day long," Ning Ruoxue muttered discontentedly, her face flushed.
Ye Feng shook his head as well and followed Bai Chengfeng out of the room.
The room was arranged quite nicely; Ye Feng decided to leave it for Ning Ruoxue while he himself didn’t mind whether he rested or not.
Evening quickly passed, and soon it was deep into the night. After midnight, Ye Feng felt a surge of restlessness rising in his heart.
Unable to sleep, Ye Feng stepped out of the room alone and walked slowly as if taking a stroll.
However, just a short while after he left the room, he caught sight of a figure flashing by in the distance.
Instinctively, Ye Feng sensed something unusual and immediately activated Wind Treading Step to closely follow the shadow.
The two of them crossed through the courtyard and streets until they reached the city gate. Yet that dark figure did not stop; it leaped over the city wall and left Haotian City.
Ye Feng hesitated for a moment but gritted his teeth and followed closely behind.
The person's speed was astonishing. Even with the Wind Treading Step, Ye Feng could only follow behind and couldn't catch up.
Perhaps sensing that Ye Feng was behind him, the person stopped in a grove, standing with his back to Ye Feng, not saying a word, just standing at a distance not far from him.
"You've been following me for so long, aren't you tired?" As soon as he spoke, Ye Feng knew this person was Shui.
"I was wondering who had such good taste to come to our little courtyard in the middle of the night. I didn't know if Miss Leiting has had this hobby of spying on people at night since she was young."
The person in front of him was none other than Leiting, whom he had seen during the day. Now she wore a black stealth outfit that showcased her perfect figure to the fullest. Ye Feng had good composure, but most people would likely find it hard to remain calm upon seeing her.
"Who told you I have a hobby of spying on others at midnight? I'm just curious about certain people and things. However, I didn't expect that you, an ordinary Dragon Tiger Sect disciple, would actually have the cultivation of the Ninth Level of Yuanwu Realm. I must have misjudged you during the day," Leiting said with a serious expression.
It's no wonder she felt this way. During this Nine Sects Trial, as a member of the Lei Family and the host, she had seen many disciples from the Nine Sects, but she hadn't encountered many at the Ninth Level of Yuanwu Realm. Aside from those at that level, she generally didn't take others seriously.
Including Ning Ruoxue!
"Oh? My Vital Energy accidentally revealed itself and you saw through it. Leiting, I don't care what your purpose is for coming to our courtyard at night, but you brought me here; it can't just be to say these things, right?"
Leiting hesitated for a moment and said, "I actually didn't plan to lure you out. At first, I just wanted to see Ning Ruoxue, to check out this woman who is often mentioned. But then I saw you and tried to shake you off. Who would have thought you could keep up with me? That piqued my curiosity even more. After discovering that you are at the Yuanwu Ninth Level, I decided to bring you here."
Ye Feng looked at her mockingly and disdainfully said, "What do you mean by wanting to see Ning Ruoxue? Didn't you see enough during the day? I think you're mostly looking for an opportunity to kill her."
Leiting did not refute him; after hesitating for a moment, she continued, "In this area around Haotian City for hundreds of miles, my Lei Family has the greatest power. Even if I killed her, what could your Dragon Tiger Sect do about it? Tell me, who exactly are you? I haven't heard when your Dragon Tiger Sect produced a disciple with Yuanwu Ninth Level cultivation like you."
Ye Feng stroked his chin and said, "You seem well-informed and still ask me questions. I can answer you, but first, you must answer one question of mine."
"Oh? You want to negotiate with me? That's fine; I'm in a good mood today. Ask whatever you want, but I want to know what kind of question it is."
"Where did you get this information? Although the Northern Frontier is not far from our Northern Jin Kingdom, such news wouldn't be easily accessible. Why is your Haotian City so concerned about our Dragon Tiger Sect?"
Leiting suddenly burst into laughter, "I thought you would ask a more substantial question, but it's this. I can tell you clearly, it's simple. Our Haotian City wants to deal with your Dragon Tiger Sect. Is that answer satisfactory?"
"What?" Ye Feng tensed up immediately, every nerve in his body on edge. He had already decided that if Leiting showed any signs of abnormality, he would act immediately. In a confrontation at the Ninth Level of Yuanwu Realm, the outcome was uncertain, but Ye Feng was confident he wouldn't lose to the woman before him.
"There's no need to be so tense. If I wanted to make a move against you, I wouldn't be saying all this. The reason I'm telling you this is that I want to cooperate with you," Leiting said, noticing Ye Feng's anxiousness.
Ye Feng couldn't help but laugh and replied sarcastically, "Cooperate with me? Are you asking me to join forces against the Dragon Tiger Sect? Do you think that's realistic?"
Leiting shook her head and said somewhat dejectedly, "It's not about you fighting the Dragon Tiger Sect; it's about joining forces against those who wish harm upon the Dragon Tiger Sect!"
Ye Feng instantly sensed there might be some hidden agenda here and cautiously asked, "Are you collaborating with the Fengyu Holy Institute or Flowing Cloud Villa?"
A hint of joy appeared on Leiting's face: "You're not too foolish after all. It's your Northern Jin Kingdom's Fengyu Holy Institute. Over the years, although the Fengyu Holy Institute has grown rapidly in strength, their prestige and overall power are still not as strong as your Dragon Tiger Sect. This time for the Nine Sects Trial, our Lei Family is responsible for hosting you, which was actually suggested by the Fengyu Holy Institute. Of course, our Lei Family and they have significant mutual interests. We help them eliminate your Dragon Tiger Sect, and they help us unify the Northern Frontier!"
"Unify the Northern Frontier?" Ye Feng was astonished; Zhao Jieli really knew how to boast. Even if you currently control the royal family of the Northern Jin Dynasty, does that mean you can unify the Northern Frontier just because you say so?
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