The thousand-plus people surrounding the tea stall were completely dumbfounded. The two old men inside the stall were even more frightened out of their wits; even though they were right in the middle of it, it felt like an unbelievable dream.
The old patriarch tremblingly looked toward the City Lord, his voice quivering like a feeble mosquito.
This, this...
Why have your Excellencies come to our humble Qinghe Town...
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the crowd nervously looked over. A sense of tension, unsure if this brought fortune or disaster, shrouded the entire small town.
Even Chen Cangyun did not dare to speak up and answer without permission.
Only the Star Lord, sitting alone, quietly turned his head, looking toward the thatched cottage with eyes full of reverence.
We have no other intentions in coming here, only to accompany a senior to pay respects to Mr. Yi Feng.
As soon as these words came out, the entire scene suddenly fell into a dead silence.
Such a grand lineup, such a respectful attitude, were actually all for Mr. Yi. This truth was even more terrifying, setting off waves of shock that completely submerged everyone's hearts.
The myriad stars filling the sky right before their eyes were actually just for Mr. Yi alone?
Mr. Yi was actually so incredible...
The jaws of the thousands of men, women, and children nearly dropped to the ground!
The old patriarch only felt a chill run down his spine. Thinking of how he had once tried to instruct Yi Feng, he was so scared he didn't even dare to lift his head. Xu Fengyue and the others were still in shock; recalling various past events, their breathing grew increasingly heavy.
The most familiar with him, Wei Xiaowei, cried out involuntarily!
Mr... Mr. Yi?!
Suddenly, the young girl's eyes trembled incessantly. She subconsciously covered her mouth, but could hardly stop her dazed murmurs. The shock in her heart needed no words.
To think that Mr. Yi is such an incredible immortal...
And I always went to bother him, often bringing him food and clothes, which he never rejected. Thinking about it now, it's so embarrassing...
That kind of murmur was very faint.
Among the shocked crowd of thousands, it was almost imperceptible.
However, given the terrifying existences sitting in the tea stall, they naturally heard it loud and clear. Learning that this girl had a close relationship with Mr. Yi, even if she was just an ordinary woman, most of the experts couldn't help but size her up.
The Star Lord slightly lowered his eyes, a glint flashing through them.
He immediately smiled and looked at her with appreciation.
Little girl...
I see you have quite the affinity with the immortal path. I wonder if you have any intention of cultivating the Dao? If so, how about taking me as your master?
These soft words once again shocked everyone to the point of changing their expressions.
Let alone the astonishment of everyone in Qinghe Town, even the numerous bigwigs in the tea stall secretly revealed complex expressions. Some secretly sighed in pity, while others showed envy.
The delicate and ordinary Wei Xiaowei instantly became the focus of the scene.
She couldn't even dare to imagine that the Star Lord actually wanted to take her as a disciple. This kind of blessing was hard to come by even in a dream. At this moment, she couldn't react at all and could only stand blankly in place.
Fortunately, the old patriarch was quick-witted and hurriedly pulled her forward to kneel and bow.
P-paying respects to Master...
Good, good.
The Star Lord nodded with a smile. An excited atmosphere gradually spread through the scene. Everyone in Qinghe Town felt a sense of glory, and the joy washed away a trace of the previous tension.
Perhaps due to the joy of taking a disciple, the Star Lord became increasingly amiable, bestowing numerous treasures one after another. The other bigwigs also took action in succession, leaving the mayor and others in a state of trepidation and awe.
For a time, the pleasant surprise of a heaven-sent immortal destiny spread all around.
The old patriarch became thrilled, smiling continuously as he waited quietly to the side. Today could be called the highlight of his life, as well as a day of glory for several generations of Qinghe Town.
Such an opportunity was truly unprecedented!
Having cultivated for many years, the old patriarch saw many things more clearly. At this moment, he knew better than anyone that the Lords definitely granted these generous gifts out of respect for Mr. Yi's face.
While the commoners secretly discussed their pleasant surprises, the old patriarch and the various bigwigs in the tea stall looked toward the thatched cottage with indescribable reverence shining in their eyes.
Inside the highly anticipated thatched cottage, however, it was exceptionally peaceful.
In the small courtyard.
Yi Feng sat by the stone table, slowly pouring tea for himself. His elegant movements were pleasing to the eye, as perfect as a painting.
Accompanying him was the Lord of Yuan Star, Gu Daofang, whose eyes were filled with reverence, not daring to show the slightest discourtesy.
After a few words of greeting.
He smiled, cupped his hands, and took the clear tea, taking the opportunity to express his thanks with a sigh.
Thank you, Senior.
That sword strike of yours at the Cangyuan Hall last time was truly terrifying. This junior still remembers it vividly to this day. To have the fortune of seeing Senior's graceful bearing remain exactly the same today is truly my great honor.
For the dignified Lord of Yuan Star to sit here so stiffly and speak so humbly, if outsiders were to see this, it would be enough to shock them for thousands of years.
However.
At this moment, there was no one else in the small courtyard, and Yi Feng merely sat there calmly, as tranquil as if he were meeting an ordinary person. Looking up and seeing the other party's expectant look, he had already seen through a lot. Out of courtesy, he softly replied.
You have come from afar; presumably, there is some matter you wish to discuss. Please speak freely.
The reverence in Gu Daofang's eyes deepened, and he hurriedly stood up to bow.
Senior's eyes are as bright as torches; this junior is extremely full of admiration.
To tell the truth, I am somewhat ashamed to bring this up. This junior shouldn't have come to disturb your peace, but unfortunately, this matter concerns the rise, fall, and very survival of all living beings on Yuan Star. I had no choice but to brazenly come and bother you.
I hope Senior will forgive me and allow this junior to report everything.
Hearing these words, Yi Feng knew that this was definitely no small matter.
Seeing Gu Daofang's anxious and respectful waiting posture again, he helplessly let out a soft sigh.
Sigh...
Peace and quiet were ultimately hard to maintain.
A moment of ease was truly too brief. This simplest, ordinary happiness was destined not to last long. Ever since Chen Cangyun brought trouble to his doorstep, this peace had been hard to come by.
Yi Feng had long anticipated this, but he hadn't expected the tranquility to be broken so quickly.
But since things had come to this, and the other party had already spoken and pleaded so respectfully, taking on a bit more trouble didn't matter much.
Yi Feng nodded slightly and reached out a hand in invitation.
Sit down and speak.
Hearing this, Gu Daofang's eyes revealed a pleasant surprise. He bowed, hurriedly sat down, and spoke.
Thank you, Senior.
As Senior can clearly see, many terrifying auras have recently appeared on my Yuan Star. Not only are these auras very unfamiliar, but they are also exceptionally tyrannical. A few of them are not even weaker than this junior.
Out of consideration for the stability of Yuan Star, this junior tracked these auras for several days and even managed to find one of the targets by following an aura. Who knew that the mysterious dark figure would be so formidable? This junior exchanged a blow with him and we were evenly matched. In the blink of an eye, he had already escaped without a trace. Even if this junior wanted to pursue him again, there was no longer any trail...
Speaking to the end, Gu Daofang's face showed a heavy expression. He waited quietly and looked over, a trace of shame appearing in the depths of his eyes, as if it were somewhat hard to speak of.
Yi Feng put down the teacup in his hand and replied indifferently.
So, you came from afar just to have me hunt down that mysterious dark figure?
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
