Chapter 788: Little Sister-in-Law Is Also Not Simple

Ying Zhexian was slender, graceful, and ethereal. Her beauty, renowned for captivating all, needed no further description; she had been the center of attention since childhood, famously known as the third most beautiful woman under the starry sky, possessing unparalleled elegance. She had always maintained a low profile, exuding an otherworldly aura, a faint immortal charm, as if she were untouched by the mundane world. No romantic rumors had ever been associated with her.

Now, she had inexplicably become Chu Feng’s Dao companion!

Ouyang Feng greatly feared she would refute the claim and retaliate directly against Chu Feng and himself. From her recent actions, it was evident that this woman was extraordinary and formidable. Ying Zhexian remained serene, exuding an ethereal aura. Her deep eyes fixed on Chu Feng, and her lips curled slightly, making Ouyang Feng’s heart pound beside her, as his instincts screamed extreme danger.

All this transpired in an instant. Even as Chu Feng spoke, he was already secretly communicating telepathically with Ying Zhexian, explaining that this was a ruse to save both her and Ying Xiaoxiao. Ying Zhexian remained composed, stating that she could protect herself. At the same time, she didn’t miss an opportunity to subtly threaten Chu Feng, implying that anything she casually revealed could plunge him into a desperate situation.

Since arriving, she had remained remarkably calm, refraining from calling out Chu Feng’s or Ouyang Feng’s names. She had clearly considered all possibilities, likely deducing that the two were using aliases. Chu Feng believed she was astute and had likely figured out their various deceptive ploys. Thus, he sensed that Ying Zhexian’s composure was, in fact, a subtle warning to him.

“You and Ouyang Feng are truly audacious. The consequences would be unimaginable if your identities were exposed!” Ying Zhexian’s message was concise and, of course, still communicated telepathically. Chu Feng felt a chill. This graceful, ethereal immortal maiden was not only taking issue with the term “Dao companion,” but was also subtly retaliating and intimidating both him and Ouyang Feng. Ouyang Feng also nearly broke out in a cold sweat. Ying Zhexian was indeed formidable; having just arrived, she not only exuded confidence in her ability to protect herself but also issued a warning to them.

Nevertheless, Chu Feng remained relatively calm. Besides his secret exchange with Ying Zhexian, he was also telepathically sending messages to the silver-haired little girl, Ying Xiaoxiao, to ensure she didn't inadvertently expose them. Furthermore, Ying Xiaoxiao’s reaction proved to be very advantageous for him. Especially at that moment, the silver-haired little girl delivered a crucial assist!

Ying Xiaoxiao, pretty and delicate with large fluttering eyes and long lashes, sweetly called out, “Brother-in-law!”

Ying Zhexian’s face almost darkened completely. The smile that had been gracing her peerless features now twisted into an incredibly complex expression, as she couldn't deny her sister's words immediately. After all, this was her younger sister. If she were to correct her, claiming her sister was spouting nonsense, then Prince Prim and the others would have reason to believe that all of their statements were unreliable and problematic. So, at that moment, Ying Zhexian could only maintain a captivating smile on her exquisite face, though secretly she harbored a strong desire to throttle this mischievous child who was deliberately sabotaging her.

Chu Feng immediately played along, their coordination perfect. He ruffled the silver-haired little girl’s long hair and called her “little sister-in-law.” The silver-haired little girl’s performance was remarkably “authentic.” She showed surprise with wide, beautiful eyes upon first seeing Chu Feng, then immediately feigned “shyness” when he addressed her. In truth, she was quite thick-skinned and not prone to blushing. The reason for her act was that Chu Feng had secretly told her that if she weren't so young, they could have claimed to be Dao companions directly for even better cooperation. Therefore, this usually bold little girl found herself genuinely awkward, and her shy demeanor at that moment was perfectly fitting for the situation.

Ying Zhexian saw her sister’s enthusiastic cooperation in sabotaging her, and felt a flush of exasperation. She immediately reached out, pulling Ying Xiaoxiao closer, intending to “educate” her in private.

At that moment, Ouyang Feng grinned widely, glancing at the silver-haired little girl with a smile he believed to be kind and warm.

“Son of Jun Tuo, your smile is quite unsightly,” Ying Xiaoxiao remarked unceremoniously.

Ouyang Feng’s face instantly darkened. He wanted to curse, wondering why the treatment he received was so vastly different from Chu Feng’s.

“Who is Jun Tuo?” Prince Prim inquired.

“The elder father of the Great Evolution Battle Body,” Chu Feng introduced calmly.

Ouyang Feng’s nose nearly smoked with indignation, but in that situation, he could only listen helplessly, unable to refute a single word. Silence was golden. Ouyang Feng saw Ying Xiaoxiao laughing merrily and instantly knew that the silver-haired little girl’s comment hadn’t been accidental; it was entirely deliberate. Ouyang Feng immediately concluded that this mischievous child was also formidable; she was growing up and would undoubtedly be as difficult to deal with as her sister. Prince Prim had only asked casually and detected nothing amiss.

At that moment, Ying Zhexian was conversing with Chu Feng, or more precisely, threatening and warning him that he couldn't take advantage of her so easily; there would be a price to pay. With a few brief words, Chu Feng directly swayed her, and she became willing to cooperate because she was greatly tempted. Since their encounter, turning hostile would benefit no one, so Chu Feng had no choice but to bring her into their fold as a collaborator to jointly plan significant undertakings. He mentioned a barrel of divine beast blood, suggested that sacred medicines might be harvested, and briefly brought up exotic arts and heavenly tribulations, instantly making Ying Zhexian unable to resist. Ying Zhexian realized that to rapidly grow strong in this world, the divine beast blood and sacred medicines were critically important and had to be acquired soon.

However, Chu Feng still felt a touch of annoyance. Ying Zhexian was too composed, and she was subtly warning and intimidating him. Therefore, it wouldn't be Chu Feng if he didn't seize an advantage when presented! He acted quite naturally, pinching the silver-haired little girl’s cheek, then directly putting his arm around Ying Zhexian, pulling her into a warm embrace.

He wore a composed expression and said, “You’ve worked hard.” A moment later, he looked concerned and gently smoothed Ying Zhexian’s beautiful hair, which was formed from spiritual energy. As they were spiritual bodies, embodying the most fundamental imprints of life, such contact was incredibly intimate, directly touching their souls. Yet, in that very instant, Chu Feng winced, grimacing in pain. Ying Zhexian had mercilessly pinched him hard on the waist; if the previous contact was a touch to the soul, this was pain that pierced to the soul.

“I say, can you two find somewhere else? Don’t display your affection like this in public,” Ouyang Feng grumbled, full of resentment.

“There are children present!” the silver-haired little girl protested even more indignantly, pouting her lips.

Chu Feng and Ying Zhexian naturally parted. Chu Feng was all smiles, exuding the “joy of reunion” and an air of warmth. What Ying Zhexian truly thought was unknown, but a charming smile also adorned her face. The previously graceful and ethereal immortal maiden now carried a rare and alluring charm. Prince Prim looked surprised, truly astonished by Ying Zhexian’s peerless elegance. Meanwhile, a group of knights stood at a distance, their expressions unfriendly, glaring at Chu Feng. In their view, such an exquisite beauty was not something an Yin spirit like Chu Feng could ever possess. Some powerful knights even considered that if they could help Ying Zhexian cleanse her Yin energy, find a suitable physical body, and reconstruct her physique, she would undoubtedly be breathtakingly radiant—a true enchantress. However, for now, these thoughts remained fantasies; they couldn't act on them. Prince Prim still needed these individuals.

Next, Chu Feng and Ying Zhexian proposed various conciliatory approaches for the current situation, outlining specific strategies on how to attract those who originated from their shared universe. This left Prince Prim quite satisfied. Ouyang Feng, standing nearby, curled his lips and silently grumbled to himself. It was one thing for Chu Feng, the master deceiver, to endlessly spin tales, but for Ying Zhexian—a woman so stunningly beautiful and radiating an immortal aura—to lie so naturally, without a blush or a racing heart, was quite another. He could only sigh, realizing she was also a "trap," neither of them being "good sorts."

Then, Chu Feng took Ying Zhexian’s hand, and they leisurely strolled away, sparking fierce glints in the eyes of some watching knights. It wasn't until they reached a deserted area that Ying Zhexian’s face completely darkened. She issued a stern warning to Chu Feng: he was not to get too close without her explicit permission!

Then, Ying Xiaoxiao also ran over. The silver-haired little girl, indeed no pushover, immediately demanded exotic arts.

“Call me ‘Big Brother,’ and I, your king, shall teach you,” Ouyang Feng said, shamelessly approaching.

“Son of Jun Tuo, go away!”

“Damn it, I can’t tolerate this!” Ouyang Feng looked menacing, yet a single sentence from Ying Xiaoxiao instantly pacified him, forcing a fake smile onto his face. “My family possesses divine beast martial arts, a whole collection of them, along with ancient methods for rapidly evolving divine beasts, all of which I’ve perused,” stated the silver-haired little girl. This led Ouyang Feng to don a fake smile and trail beside her, practically acting as her nanny.

The following day, Prince Prim recalled all the evolutionaries, instructing thousands to guard the area and surround several blood-colored mountain peaks. He then personally led thousands of knights to meet the envoy and receive the barrel of divine beast blood. Even in this world, the blood of an adult divine beast was exceptionally precious.

“They’re here, but directly seizing that barrel of divine beast blood isn’t realistic. We can’t even get close to them!” Chu Feng said, his voice deep. They stood at a considerable distance from the thousands of knights. At that moment, they fully grasped the severe disadvantages of being spiritual bodies, especially soul forms permeated with Yin energy. Confronted by the army and sensing the surging vital energy and the terrifyingly dense Yang energy emanating from them, the few believed that if they were to charge forward, the mere shouts of those thousands of knights would likely cause them to disintegrate.

Ouyang Feng said, “We must bathe in divine beast blood or consume the sacred medicine nourished by divine blood to cleanse the Yin energy from our bodies. Only then will we no longer fear the vital and Yang energy emanating from such a large army.”

Prince Prim met the envoy on the road, and she was then protected and escorted by the large army to the blood-colored mountain peaks.

“Esteemed Envoy, do you require rest?” Prince Prim inquired.

“No, there’s no need. I shall proceed to water the herbs immediately. I must return to the depths of the Ferocious Beast Plateau today,” replied the envoy, an old woman with white hair and a youthful complexion, speaking with great calm and composure. She produced a half-human-height vessel, a large bucket carved from jade. Although sealed, a dazzling crimson glow, a blood-red light, was already emanating from it, appearing exceptionally splendid. Furthermore, an invisible, awe-inspiring pressure permeated the area, causing many knights to tremble and their mounts to whimper, nearly collapsing to the ground. That the blood of an adult divine beast could exert such power even while sealed was truly terrifying; its full effect once poured out was unimaginable.

“Are they trying to cultivate divine medicine?” a Golden Body-level knight muttered from a distance. They suspected that the apothecaries serving the Martial God were considering such an endeavor, which would explain such a substantial investment.

“Divine blood! It’s far too extravagant to use for watering herbs. I truly wish I could replace those old plants!” Ouyang Feng exclaimed, his eyes burning with envy.

The few of them stood at a considerable distance, unable to approach. Firstly, the vital energy there was too intense, and secondly, they were intentionally kept isolated to prevent them from getting too close. The envoy handed the jade bucket to Prince Prim, instructing his knights to carry it up the mountain. The envoy and Prince Prim exchanged glances, a spark of shrewdness flickering in both their eyes. They had secretly reached a private agreement to siphon off a small amount of divine beast blood for themselves and then divide it equally. Even they could not resist the temptation of such a priceless substance.

As they began their ascent, the envoy produced numerous profound magnetic flags. Each flag vanished upon contact with the ground, causing the area to glow and a safe path to emerge, leading towards one of the blood-colored mountain peaks. Chu Feng watched intently, his Fiery Golden Eyes secretly activated. Golden symbols emerged from the depths of his soul as he meticulously observed the envoy’s techniques. The envoy was very cautious, employing various illusory methods. However, in essence, he was indeed opening a safe path that would lead directly to the summit of the blood-colored mountain. Chu Feng concentrated all his mental energy, pondering deeply, afraid of missing anything. He desperately wanted to ascend the mountain to collect the herbs and acquire the divine beast blood used to nourish them.