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The morning of the next day arrived, and regardless of the chaos that occurred the night before, life for most common people had to go on as usual. However, the explosion that took place at night had startled everyone. In the morning, some vendors began to speculate about what had really happened outside the city!
In contrast to the tense discussions among the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, these ignorant townsfolk were quite amusing!
"Hey, I heard that last night a huge meteor fell from the sky and flattened everything within a kilometer outside the city!"
"Is that true? That sounds so bizarre!"
"Hey, didn't you hear the noise last night? I live at Ten Li Fort! It shook me right out of bed; I thought my wife was kicking me in her sleep. When I woke up, I found out she had fallen out of bed too!"
"Haha! You were lucky! I heard that some people even died last night, literally scared to death by the explosion!"
"Really? That's terrifying!"
"Of course! A few of my friends went over there early this morning!"
"Why would they go there if it's so dangerous?"
"Are you stupid? If it really is a meteor, even picking up a piece could sell for a lot of money!"
"Oh man! What are we waiting for? I'm going too!"
"Hey, wait for me!"
...
"The life of an idiot truly doesn't require much thought!" On the streets of the town, many common people were discussing last night's events. Some who overheard a few words took them seriously and rushed toward the forest. Along the way, a young man wearing a straw hat and dressed somewhat shabbily was deliberately concealing his identity!
"Senior Brother, stop talking. Be careful not to expose us. Let's hurry back!" Beside the young man stood a graceful woman, having shed her disguise as a Hostess, revealing Lian'er in her true form, which was even more captivating.
The young man shrugged helplessly and said, "You're the one who wanted me to come out and gather some information. And now that we haven't even done much, you want to go back? What's the point of coming out then?"
Lian'er shot him a fierce glare and retorted, "You're misunderstanding me. I just wanted to buy some provisions. I plan to return soon; that guy should be awake by now. After all that commotion last night, he must be hungry!"
The young man paused for a moment, pretending to feel sorry for himself as he rubbed his nose and said, "Junior Sister, you're so considerate. Alas, poor me, your Senior Brother, lacks such fortune!"
Upon hearing this, Lian'er immediately reached out to hit him! How could he still be joking at a time like this? Why hadn’t she dealt with him last night?
The young man chuckled and affectionately pinched Lian'er's cheek, sweetly saying, "Alright, alright. I'm in a good mood today, so I won't tease you. Let's head back and see how our great contributor is doing! You know what? That old guy was guarding quite a few treasures! We really struck it rich!"
"Shut up! Do you want to be discovered?" Lian'er glared at him angrily. Finally, the young man stopped his playful antics and followed her into a narrow alley. They turned several corners before entering a house.
The original owner of this house had long since left. Xie Tianyu and Lian'er, this pair of siblings, were temporarily acting as tenants here in order to retrieve the Nine-Curved Reincarnation Sword. They had not been recognized by the townspeople, and this town was not within Ning Cang City but rather about eighty miles outside of it.
This town was quite sizable and bustling with people coming and going; there were even guards patrolling. However, it was precisely this kind of tight security that made them less suspicious.
Inside the house, a beam of sunlight shone on Ye Feng's face through the window. Having shed his disguise, he displayed a youthful resilience combined with an unusual maturity for his age. The once inexperienced boy had transformed into a formidable warrior.
With his eyes slightly closed, Ye Feng exuded a rare tranquility. His handsome features could easily attract many young women! Lian'er walked in carrying the roast chicken and wine she had just bought and placed them on the table. Looking at his incongruous face, she felt an inexplicable complexity in her emotions.
Xie Tianyu followed behind her and noticed that Ye Feng had not yet awakened; however, his breathing had returned to normal unlike last night when he had been weak from being carried. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief before saying, "You know what? This kid is truly extraordinary; he almost pushed through just by sheer will!"
Lian'er nodded in agreement. Remembering what happened last night made her feel uneasy; if it hadn't been for the boy lying on the bed displaying such incredible power at a critical moment, they might not have made it through today!
"Senior Brother, what do you think he really is? How could he be so..." Lian'er hesitated, seemingly unable to express her thoughts.
"So perverted, right?" Xie Tianyu completed her sentence. Lian'er blushed but quickly mustered the courage to say, "I don't even know how we should interact with him when he wakes up!"
After all, if it weren't for Lian'er, Ye Feng wouldn't have been caught up in this pointless turmoil, almost losing his life in the process, which was truly hard to face!
However, upon hearing this, Xie Tianyu thought even more! For him, the most important issue wasn't how to face Ye Feng but how to deal with him! In reality, saving Ye Feng last night was purely instinctive, but that didn't mean Ye Feng was on their side!
After their bizarre encounter came a transaction; until now, both parties only knew each other's names and couldn't even be considered acquaintances!
If Ye Feng woke up and could coexist peacefully with them, that would naturally be great. But what if he turned against them? Based on the strength he displayed last night, Xie Tianyu and Lian'er together probably wouldn't last long against him!
Although the risk seemed low, if it did happen, it would be quite helpless!
Thus, Xie Tianyu's expression towards Ye Feng became more complex, feeling a mix of wanting to take action yet being unable to do so.
Lian'er noticed his dilemma and said, "Senior Brother, don't overthink it. Since we chose to save him, he wouldn't repay kindness with malice, right? If he were that kind of person, why would he risk himself for us last night? I believe he has the ability to leave if he wanted."
Xie Tianyu shook his head and replied, "Junior Sister, you don't understand the whole situation. The reason he followed me was entirely to get what he wanted. I'm afraid that once he wakes up and becomes greedy, we could be in serious trouble!"
Lian'er bit her lip. Being able to hide in the Dark Exchange for days as Hostess without being discovered showed she wasn't a simple-minded person. Yet everyone has feelings of gratitude; as long as one hasn't completely lost their conscience, her gratitude towards Ye Feng outweighed her fear.
"Senior Brother, if you really think that way, then last night you probably wouldn't have reached an agreement with him. I believe we don't need to judge his character based on our own narrow views!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Tianyu was slightly taken aback and then revealed a bitter smile. Goodness! His junior sister had completely turned against him; in just a moment, he had become the villain!
Could you wake up a bit earlier, gentleman lying in bed? Now that you’re awake, we don’t need to stay here anymore; everyone can go back to where they came from.
Perhaps there truly is a hand of fate guiding everything. Ye Feng's brows lightly twitched, and the ripples, like a dragonfly touching the water, quickly expanded. Gradually, his pupils reflected the two figures before him, initially revealing a hint of confusion.
"Where is this..." Ye Feng murmured softly. It seemed that the aftereffects of last night's excessive fighting had not completely faded, but he was grateful to be awake.
"Great! Finally, everything is fine!" Lian'er exclaimed joyfully, seemingly carefree.
Xie Tianyu rolled his eyes but cautiously released a sense to perceive Ye Feng's condition. Fortunately, there was no worsening of injuries; he was just weak and seemed to urgently need to replenish his strength.
Under the gaze of the two, Ye Feng's consciousness gradually became clearer. Then, he slightly flared his nostrils as if catching a scent and immediately turned his gaze toward the table beside him.
Wrapped in butter paper, the roast chicken and wine emitted a smell that, while not overly strong, was enough to attract Ye Feng's currently growling stomach. He instinctively licked his lips and disregarding the surprised looks from others, rushed to the table like a madman.
With a "rip!" and "pop!", he unceremoniously tore open the butter paper and took a huge bite as if he were a starving man. The taste was utterly delightful! This left Xie Tianyu and Lian'er completely stunned.
"Wow! You're too much! At least leave some for us!" In no time, an entire roast chicken had been devoured by Ye Feng, leaving only the butter behind. Still unsatisfied, he grabbed the wine and drank it like water! Xie Tianyu watched in indignation.
"Hey! I’m talking about you! Can you be a little more mindful of your image?"
"Alright, Senior Brother! He’s hungry too; what’s your problem?" Lian'er defended Ye Feng.
Xie Tianyu continued grumbling loudly, "I’m hungry too! I was the one carrying him last night; it nearly killed me!"
Lian'er stuck out her tongue and said, "I’ll buy you something later! Can’t you act a bit more like a man?"
"Cut! Is he really a man like that?" Xie Tianyu scoffed.
While the two senior brothers were bickering, Ye Feng's memories briefly connected, bringing back the events of last night's battle, slowly allowing him to return to his normal state.
"Is it over..." he murmured to himself. Then, looking at Lian'er, he revealed an embarrassed smile and said, "I'm sorry, I lost control a bit!"
His words ended the bickering between Xie Tianyu and the other brother. They looked at him and felt that Ye Feng was much more pleasant when he smiled, if only he could have a little less butter on his face!
"Pfft!" Lian'er couldn't hold back and finally laughed out loud. Xie Tianyu also found Ye Feng's current ridiculousness unbearable and joined in teasing with his junior sister.
"I say, looking like this makes it hard for me to see you as a hero! Hahaha!"
A hero? Heh, Ye Feng laughed foolishly along with them. The cheerful atmosphere among the three brightened the otherwise lifeless room. After a night of life and death, even strangers could become good friends!
After a while, their laughter calmed down, and they began to return to their initial state. Perhaps true friends still need more tests. Ye Feng simply realized that he had exhausted too much physical strength. Overall, during the battle with Chifeng, he hadn't sustained any serious injuries.
In fact, he had unexpectedly triggered a unique source power attribute, which he temporarily named Heavenly River Power. The continuous surge of power was difficult to describe with any more fitting name! The relentless powerful attacks finally made him aware of what it meant to hide one's talents.
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