Chapter 1341: So It Was You

In the blink of an eye, the longsword was already right in front of him, mere inches away from Yi Feng's hand holding the teacup. It seemed as though it would strike at any moment, and bloodshed was imminent within a breath's time!

The town mayor and the old clan leader were so shocked that their faces turned pale, and they couldn't help but hold their breath.

This kind of power, which could decide life and death at any moment, combined with the ruthless decisiveness of killing, was something no one could face calmly. Even though the flexible sword had not yet been thrust out, it was enough to terrify anyone.

The two old women were also staring in fear, which was only natural.

Chen Yuxin didn't even bother to glance sideways.

Her playful gaze was fixed solely on Yi Feng.

Strangely enough.

After holding the sword threateningly for several breaths, Yi Feng remained as calm as ever, sitting quietly. Not only was he not frightened, but there wasn't even a ripple of emotion in his eyes. He even continued to pour tea for himself.

Chen Yuxin was once again surprised and couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

How strange...

How strange.

This scholar was truly audacious, unafraid of death?

Since she had gained power and understanding, she had never encountered someone who repeatedly defied her, nor had she ever seen anyone in the world who was unafraid of death. Yet, both of these things were embodied in this frail scholar, which was simply unbelievable.

Suddenly.

Chen Yuxin's anger dissipated somewhat, and she found it quite intriguing, as if she had discovered a new toy, far more interesting than the sycophants in Yecheng.

After a few more glances.

Chen Yuxin became even more interested, sheathed her sword, and slightly pursed her red lips.

"Interesting."

"You, scholar, are truly special."

While praising him, her cold eyes took on a different light, no longer paying attention to anyone else around her. With a wave of her hand, she dismissed everyone, including her guards.

"All of you, leave."

"Without my command, no one is allowed to come near and disturb us!"

Her jade-like hand waved, leaving no room for doubt.

The old clan leader and the town mayor were stunned. They couldn't understand why this young lady's temperament was so capricious, changing as quickly as flipping a book, and they had no idea what she intended to do.

But the command had been given, and even her personal guards obeyed and bowed. How could they, as outsiders, dare to defy?

They all bowed and retreated, leaving no one else around.

Without the disturbance of annoying commoners, Chen Yuxin seemed to be in a much better mood. She sat opposite Yi Feng under the locust tree, quietly observing this unfamiliar scholar.

Pouring tea as gracefully as a painting, sitting as steadily as a pine tree.

Even though he was just an ordinary person, she found him more and more pleasing to the eye, and her previous anger was completely forgotten. She even unconsciously revealed a smile.

Only after Yi Feng had sipped his tea a few times did this young lady show a bit of her spoiled temper, frowning slightly and questioning him.

"You, scholar, are truly rude."

"I, the young lady, am sitting here with you, which makes me a guest. If this were in Yecheng, countless young masters would be vying to show their goodwill. Yet, you dare to pour tea for yourself without offering me any?"

Yi Feng didn't look up, but while pouring tea, he calmly responded.

"Miss."

"Tea is like people, ever-changing. Each person has a tea that suits them, and naturally, there are teas that are hard to swallow. My tea, I'm afraid, won't suit your taste."

His smile met with a cold rejection.

Chen Yuxin's patience was almost gone, and she reverted to her usual young lady demeanor.

"Hmph."

She sneered, her phoenix eyes narrowing slightly, revealing a hint of ruthlessness.

"Enough of this nonsense."

"You must have heard what I said earlier. Yecheng is in need of talent, and you must leave Qinghe Town to join the army. I'm not discussing this with you; this is an order!"

"You will leave, whether you want to or not!"

"I don't care about your tea. If I want to drink it, you will obediently brew it for me from now on!"

Her anger flared, and her arrogant nature was hard to conceal. Her words were filled with domineering authority.

Hearing this.

Yi Feng slowly put down his teacup, his star-like eyes meeting her smug, pretty face.

"I am just an ordinary person and do not wish to be involved in irrelevant matters. As I said before, I must respectfully decline."

His words were still calm, and it seemed as though there was no threat in them. To anyone listening, such words held no persuasive power and weren't worth paying attention to.

Finally.

Chen Yuxin, who had been holding back her anger, completely lost her patience.

With a furious expression, she slammed the table and was about to stand up and take action!

"Bastard!"

"I have spoken to you repeatedly, yet you dare to defy me? It seems you truly prefer punishment over kindness!"

After her sharp rebuke.

Chen Yuxin prepared to stand up and personally subdue this scholar, making him understand the vast difference between them and that, as an ant, he had no right to resist!

But.

The moment she tried to stand up, her body suddenly refused to obey. Her stiffened form seemed to be rooted to the cushion, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't stand up!

How was this possible?

Chen Yuxin frowned slightly and immediately channeled her spiritual energy.

But even with her cultivation, her body remained as if paralyzed, completely unresponsive, like a piece of rotten wood stuck in place!

Something was wrong...

This was definitely not right!

Chen Yuxin, being a prodigy of Yecheng, immediately became alert.

At this moment.

She could no longer afford to think too much. She exerted all her strength, unleashing her full cultivation. The terrifying foundation of a Martial Spirit expert was fully displayed at this moment. Even facing numerous experts, she had the power to fight!

But after struggling for just a few breaths.

Chen Yuxin's face suddenly turned pale, and the arrogance in her eyes was replaced by panic.

Her proud cultivation, fully unleashed, was actually useless?!

Her entire being seemed to be suppressed by some terrifying, invisible force, as if she had fallen into a bottomless quagmire. All her cultivation had vanished without a trace...

Shock!

Unprecedented shock instantly filled Chen Yuxin's beautiful face.

She had never encountered something so terrifying.

In just a few breaths, a sense of hopeless despair filled her heart. Her previous arrogance was instantly shattered by this suffocating pressure!

It was too terrifying...

What kind of technique was this? She couldn't even resist. A Martial Spirit expert, reduced to being at someone's mercy!

Who on earth was hiding in the shadows, setting up this ambush?

How could such a master exist in this small Qinghe Town?!

Could it be...

Could it be that her enemies had learned of her arrival and had set up this trap long ago?!

In just a few short breaths.

Chen Yuxin felt as though she had endured centuries of torment. Her mind was filled with terror, and she instinctively glanced around nervously, unable to even turn her head. Her back was already drenched in cold sweat!

At this moment.

The already deserted street suddenly became so quiet that it sent chills down her spine. It felt as though a deadly attack could come from any unknown corner at any moment!

But after nervously scanning her surroundings for a while, she still couldn't detect any presence.

Chen Yuxin was filled with doubt and fear, plunging into an even greater unknown terror. She was being controlled like an ant, yet she didn't even know where her opponent was. There was nothing more terrifying in the world than this!

On the brink of death.

Her mind raced, desperately trying to recall everything that had just happened, searching for any clues that might offer a way out. But it seemed there were no leads.

Until the sound of tea being poured reached her ears.

Only then did Chen Yuxin seem to realize something, and she turned her head in shock!

The frail scholar sitting calmly was still as composed as before. Neither her appearance nor the current terrifying pressure had caused the slightest change in his expression. It was as if nothing in the world had ever caught his attention.

This extraordinary calmness, when looked at now, was truly too bizarre!

An ordinary person couldn't possibly achieve this.

Unless...

"Thud!"

Chen Yuxin seemed to realize something, and her heart suddenly sank.

She quickly took a closer look.

Yi Feng, sitting calmly, had eyes as deep as an ancient well. Only when he slowly raised his gaze did a hint of starlight appear, surpassing the brilliance of the moon seen by mortals, as if his eyes contained an entire galaxy of stars...

At this moment.

A pressure as if the heavens and earth were collapsing swept through the street, and Chen Yuxin's eyes widened in shock!

"You!"

"So it was you!?"