Chapter 1474: Fame Spreads Far And Wide

"Hahaha..."

"I’m dying of laughter!"

"Bro, you didn’t hear it, but when Feng Mofeng realized the elixir was gone, he almost went insane with rage. I had already slipped two miles away from Tianyuan Sect, and I could still hear him yelling and cursing!"

...

Looking at the black-clad young man trying to hold back his laughter, Yi Feng rolled his eyes with a smile.

"You’re having a good laugh, but I was chased by that old man for dozens of miles. It really took a toll on me! You have no idea how furious he was. He almost caught up to me!"

Hearing this, the black-clad young man nearly doubled over with laughter.

"Pfft..."

After a while, seeing that Yi Feng indeed looked exhausted, he finally stopped laughing and tossed over the elixir he had been holding.

"Alright, alright."

"Next time, I’ll be the one to lure them out. Here, take this elixir to replenish yourself. It looks pretty good and should be useful. Otherwise, that old man wouldn’t have been so furious!"

Yi Feng took the brocade box containing the elixir, opened it, and immediately caught a whiff of its fragrant aroma.

Between brothers, there was no need for false politeness. He promptly consumed the elixir and sat cross-legged on the soft couch to meditate. To his surprise, not long after, his cultivation level surged again, nearly breaking through to the mid-stage of the Tianyang Realm. If it weren’t for the restrictions placed in the room, the commotion might have alarmed the surroundings.

This elixir was truly extraordinary!

Feeling invigorated, Yi Feng slowly opened his eyes, feeling light and comfortable all over.

In front of him, the black-clad young man’s eyes sparkled with excitement, clearly pleased.

"Damn!"

"That old geezer really had some good stuff!"

"We agreed, next time it’s my turn to lure them out. When do we start?"

Seeing his eagerness, Yi Feng shook his head with a smile.

"We’ve definitely angered the Tianyuan Sect this time. Our first guerrilla strike was a success, and we achieved our goal. But the Tianyuan Palace isn’t stupid. Next time won’t be so easy."

"Without a doubt, the Tianyuan Palace will be searching everywhere for us and increasing their defenses. Right now, they’re definitely on high alert. So, for the time being, it’s best if we lay low."

The black-clad young man nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, you’re right."

"That’s why you chose to stay right under the Tianyuan Palace’s nose. The most dangerous place is often the safest."

"I’ve noticed you’re getting craftier by the day!"

One moment he seemed reckless, and the next, he was deep and composed when discussing serious matters. The black-clad young man was always unpredictable, his playful demeanor hiding a terrifying killing intent that could make countless people tremble.

This was his unique trait. Who knew what hardships he had endured to reach his current level of achievement and cultivation?

Suddenly, Yi Feng felt that this brother of his was still as mysterious as when they first met. But he didn’t mind the mystery. Everyone had their own hidden past. What mattered was that this person before him was his sworn brother, someone he could trust with his life at any moment, and someone he would go to the ends of the earth for. That was enough.

Though they had never formally sworn brotherhood, their bond was stronger than that of countless blood brothers.

Seeing the black-clad young man return to his playful self, Yi Feng nodded with a smile.

"Exactly, that’s one of the reasons I chose to stay here."

"Secondly, staying in this small town’s inn puts us close to the action, making it easier to gather information about the Tianyuan Sect. They don’t know where we are, but we can keep tabs on their movements. We’re in the shadows, they’re in the light. Knowing ourselves and our enemy increases our chances of success. That’s the essence of guerrilla warfare."

Hearing this, the black-clad young man rested his chin on his hand, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Hmm, interesting. This guerrilla warfare is really growing on me!"

With that, he pulled Yi Feng out the door.

"In that case, let’s go grab a drink and gather some intel while we’re at it!"

Whether it was his craving for alcohol or a genuine interest in gathering information, the black-clad young man seemed full of energy. Yi Feng followed with a smile as they descended the inn’s stairs.

As soon as they sat down at a small table, they overheard heated discussions all around them.

"Hey, guys, have you heard?"

"Heard what? Last night, some expert broke into Tianyuan City and assassinated a bunch of guardians!"

"Really? Who would dare provoke the Tianyuan Sect like that?"

"Rumor has it, it was the new Sword Sect’s leader, Yi Feng!"

"That’s right, Yi Feng! Today, the Tianyuan Sect issued a kill order for Yi Feng and his followers. The notice has already been posted!"

"Whoa..."

Gasps and whispers filled the air as people around them reacted in shock.

Little did they know, the very expert they were talking about, Yi Feng, was sitting quietly at the table next to them.

Listening to the chatter, Yi Feng remained unfazed. Everything was going as expected. His black-clad companion, however, was subtly winking at him, as if to say, "You’re famous now!"

Yi Feng smiled faintly, raising his cup to listen for more information.

But before he could hear more, the black-clad young man stopped him, leaning in to volunteer.

"Bro, how about I handle the intel gathering this time?"

Yi Feng nodded in agreement.

He was curious to see how his companion usually went about gathering information.

As he watched intently, the black-clad young man suddenly stood up and called out loudly.

"Waiter! Waiter!"

Yi Feng was taken aback. Was this really the way to gather information discreetly?

Was this the style of a hired hand?

Before he could ponder further, the waiter hurried over, bowing with a flattering smile.

"Sir, how may I assist you?"

The black-clad young man grinned and asked, "Do you know where the most girls are in this city?"

The waiter blinked in confusion.

"Girls?"

After a moment of thought, his eyes lit up with understanding, and a knowing smile spread across his face.

"Oh!"

"Sir, you’re asking about the best place for some fun, right?"

"The best spot in town is definitely the Drunken Cloud Pavilion! Their top courtesan is famous for miles around!"

Before the waiter could finish, the black-clad young man was already on his way, waving without looking back, his carefree figure gradually disappearing into the distance.

Watching this unfold, Yi Feng was speechless.

Well, well.

So this was how he gathered information!

You had to admit, this guy was something else. His interests were always so... consistent, and even in critical moments, he managed to make them useful. Truly unconventional.

Hmm, as expected of a hired hand. He definitely had his own way of doing things.

Thinking about it, such a place was indeed a melting pot of information, and it would let his brother have some fun too. Not a bad idea.

Yi Feng didn’t say anything, just watched the retreating figure with a faint smile as it vanished into the bustling street.