Translator: AnubisTL
In the inner sect of the Sunset Glow Sect, within a residence.
"Young Master Tian, it's now confirmed that Gu Feng will enter the secret realm with Chu Youhuan," an outer sect disciple reported respectfully in a low voice.
"Gu Feng's combat prowess and his relationship with Chu Youhuan make his participation in the secret realm journey expected," Qiu Tian said, licking his lips with a fervent gleam in his eyes.
Ever since the news of Gu Feng defeating A Fei, who was of a higher level, reached him, the restlessness in his heart could no longer be contained. He began to secretly lay out his plans, hiding it from his elder brother.
"Young Master Tian, what treasure does Gu Feng possess?"
As Qiu Tian's subordinate, the disciple knew his master too well. Qiu Tian wouldn't act without a sure gain. The fact that Gu Feng had caught his attention so intensely wasn't just because Gu Feng had killed Qiu Ze. In large families, there was no such thing as brotherly affection; it was all for show. There must be a treasure on Gu Feng that Qiu Tian coveted.
"Hehe, it's not your fault for being smart, but it's a mistake to show it. Learn your lesson, and don't do it in your next life," Qiu Tian said, his friendly demeanor turning sinister in an instant. He grabbed the disciple's neck, twisted it slightly, and ended his life.
"My elder brother is too cautious, destined to miss out on the treasure!" Qiu Tian chuckled lightly, as if nothing had happened after committing murder.
Under the cover of night, he secretly left the Sunset Glow Sect.
...
The day of departure arrived.
Today, Chu Youhuan was dressed in a grand red robe, her black hair tied up high, standing tall among a group of female cultivators, resembling a crane among chickens.
"Have you all memorized the situation in the secret realm?"
"Yes!" about ten female cultivators shouted in unison.
"Although Qi Tingting is an outer sect disciple, I will appoint her as your leader this time..."
No one objected to Chu Youhuan's arrangement. Qi Tingting, as the leader of the outer sect's Jade Maiden Sect, was impeccable in strength, wisdom, and strategic vision, earning everyone's trust.
"You should know that I have invited Gu Feng and A Fei this time.
There's no need to doubt their combat prowess...
I invited them just in case there are places in the secret realm that require someone with strong physical abilities to enter. If not, they can be ignored...
In case of a crisis, try to solve it yourself. If you really can't, then consider contacting Gu Feng.
This is the situation I least want to see because every time he saves one of you, I have to pay a price of five hundred thousand spirit stones.
You are very valuable—"
Most of the female cultivators agreed with Chu Youhuan's instructions, except for the part about seeking help from Gu Feng. No one took it seriously.
As inner sect disciples, even if their realms were suppressed to the third level of the Postnatal Realm, their combat experience was incomparable to ordinary people. No matter how strong Gu Feng was, he could only dominate in the outer sect. Would they really need to seek his help?
Only Qi Tingting, who had witnessed Gu Feng's strength, took this advice to heart.
"Let me say it one last time, this journey to the secret realm is very important to me. Whether I can live a wealthy life in the next few years depends on all of you."
"We will not fail our mission!" the female cultivators declared with unity and confidence.
"Yo, the morale is high!"
A hearty voice rang out. Gu Feng led, with A Fei following, both walking steadily and slowly.
Gu Feng, at the front, was handsome with a well-proportioned figure, exuding an air of shrewdness.
A Fei, behind him, displayed a completely opposite temperament, with a chubby body, a big belly that swayed as he walked, and small eyes almost buried in his fat, giving him a simple and honest look, appearing not very intelligent.
A Fei was like a bodyguard, always standing behind Gu Feng, matching his pace, maintaining a distance of about one meter.
"We've been waiting for you, and you're not even eager to hunt for treasures!" Chu Youhuan glared at Gu Feng, pouting.
Gu Feng chuckled, quickened his pace, and as he walked, his eyes sparkled, looking at Chu Youhuan as if she were a pile of shiny spirit stones, wanting to give her a big hug.
"Get away!" Chu Youhuan extended a hand, stopping Gu Feng who was opening his arms, her eyes showing a strange look. His appearance made her alert, and she quickly reviewed the Heavenly Dao Oath she had made that day, feeling reassured only after confirming there was no issue.
Thud, thud, thud—
Just as Gu Feng was about to say something, the sound of A Fei running came from behind. Perhaps due to his large inertia, he couldn't brake in time and crashed heavily into Gu Feng's back.
Caught off guard by the impact of a small mountain, Gu Feng couldn't control his body and fell forward, directly pinning Chu Youhuan to the ground.
"What are you doing!" A blush flashed across Chu Youhuan's cheeks as she pushed Gu Feng off her, quickly got up, straightened her disheveled robe, and glared fiercely at Gu Feng.
"What are you doing!" Gu Feng also got up quickly, turned around, and scolded A Fei angrily.
"Hehe, don't you handsome guys like beautiful women? How was it? Not bad, right? Can you waive a day's interest for me?"
Before departure, Gu Feng had told A Fei that as long as he protected him well during this period, he could offset the corresponding days of interest, and if he performed exceptionally, he could waive an additional day's interest.
The simple-minded A Fei took it seriously, constantly thinking about how to seize opportunities to perform exceptionally. And indeed, heaven rewards the diligent. Before even leaving the Sunset Glow Sect, he had seized an excellent opportunity to perform well.
Upon hearing this, Gu Feng's hair stood on end, a chill running down his spine and spreading throughout his body.
He turned his head mechanically to see a face full of murderous rage glaring at him.
"It's not my fault, it's this fat guy's doing!"
"Who are you kidding? Does A Fei look that smart?"
Chu Youhuan chased after Gu Feng, who desperately fled, using "Immortal by the River" to the point where his legs were smoking, narrowly avoiding the woman's beatings time and again.
Qi Tingting and the others watched from the side, exchanging suspicious glances, with meaningful smiles on their faces.
An Innate Realm cultivator couldn't catch a Qi Refining Realm disciple in a short time—this phenomenon was indeed intriguing!
A Fei just stood by, chuckling foolishly, thinking he had performed well and that an additional day's interest waiver was secured.
Under the morning sun, a team of about twenty people, led by a woman in a grand red robe, headed south!
...
"Senior Sister Chu, we've been walking for three days, let's go into the city to eat something!" On an ancient road, Gu Feng, walking at the back of the team, shouted towards Chu Youhuan in front, with A Fei also chiming in.
"Eat, eat, eat, that's all you think about. It's only been three days, can it kill you?"
Turning to look at Gu Feng sitting on A Fei's back, Chu Youhuan scolded angrily.
In the entire team, Gu Feng was the least tired. Shortly after leaving the Sunset Glow Sect, he had lured A Fei into carrying him with the promise of reducing interest.
A Fei was truly naive, not understanding that only reducing interest without reducing the principal meant he would never pay off the two hundred million debt in his lifetime. He happily built a simple chair, strapped it to his back, and let Gu Feng sit on it.
"Man is iron, food is steel, one day without eating makes one weak. I'm not even asking for payment, can't you at least provide meals?" Gu Feng pouted, complaining.
"Yes, yes, I want to eat!" A Fei also nodded vigorously.
"Sect Master, ahead is Cloud Mist City, everyone is probably hungry, shall we go in to eat?" The female cultivators led by Qi Tingting were all inner sect disciples of the Jade Maiden Sect. They were strong in combat, mentally tough, and loyal to Chu Youhuan, but they were not made of iron; they also felt hungry, but no one had spoken up.
"Alright, into Cloud Mist City!" Chu Youhuan waved her hand grandly, causing a cheer among the female cultivators.
"Tingting, I don't have many spirit stones on hand right now, make sure to keep an eye on Gu Feng later, don't let him pack food."
"Understood, I'll keep a close watch on him."
...
Chu Youhuan and the others entered Cloud Mist City with a heroic and upright demeanor. A team of cultivators led by an Innate Realm master and composed of Postnatal Realm members was enough to deter any ill intentions from petty troublemakers. Wherever they passed, people quickly stepped aside, afraid to provoke this group of warrior women.
"Waiter, serve the dishes!"
Arriving at a three-story restaurant, Gu Feng shouted as soon as he entered, with A Fei behind him echoing like a repeater.
This ravenous appearance made Chu Youhuan and the others blush with embarrassment, and they consciously distanced themselves from the two as they took their seats.
During the meal, Qi Tingting was like a mother hen watching a weasel, her attention constantly on Gu Feng and A Fei, even following them to the restroom without missing a step, afraid they might pack food.
This thwarted Gu Feng and A Fei's plans to pack food.
"Eat—
After this meal, who knows when the next one will be!"
"Mmm, mmm, mmm—"
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