Chapter 363: Zuo Liangchen's Grievance

Zuo Liangchen had originally been beaten back step by step by Jiang Feng, and the instant he heard that voice, his face instantly turned exceedingly excited.

He seemed to clutch a lifeline, shouting with all his might toward the direction the voice came from.

"Grandfather! Please save me! This beast wants to kill me!"

At that very moment, a power terrifying to the extreme, like an invisible heavenly net, instantly enveloped the entire valley, pinpointing him!

That power was overwhelmingly strong, far surpassing any being Jiang Feng had ever seen, bearing a pressure that looked down on all living things, making his blood seem to freeze.

"Not good! Jiang Feng kid!"

At this moment, Kun Long's anxious voice exploded in Jiang Feng's mind.

"The one arriving is a true Wu Zun Ji Strongman! Even bound together we are no match for each other! Wind, tighten, pull! Quickly retreat!"

As soon as Kun Long's words finished, Jiang Feng felt the raging force inside his body recede like a tide in an instant.

The Golden True Qi that had surrounded him dimmed, and his body suddenly felt a loss of strength; his steps staggered once before he barely steadied himself.

"Whoosh!"

A sound that shattered the air rang out, moving at ultimate speed, almost invisible to the eye.

Jiang Feng only felt a flash before him; an elderly figure clad in a teal‑gray robe drifted like a specter, landing steadily between Jiang Feng and Zuo Liangchen.

It was the Village Chief of Taoyuan Village whom Jiang Feng had just met not long ago, also Zuo Liangchen's grandfather.

After the Village Chief appeared, he did not immediately act against Jiang Feng, merely gave the two a casual glance.

Then he raised his right hand and, seemingly casually, waved toward the front.

An invisible force spread instantly; Jiang Feng felt his body involuntarily pushed back five or six steps before he steadied himself.

On the other side, Zuo Liangchen was also pushed back several steps by the same force.

Zuo Liangchen's face was full of grievance.

He pointed at Jiang Feng, his voice trembling with excitement.

"Grandfather! It's him! This kid trespassed into our Taoyuan Village's Spirit Spring Secret Realm, even attacked me, and just now almost killed me! Grandfather, please strike him down!"

"Village Chief Grandfather, that's not how it is!"

Xi Er, seeing this, hurriedly pulled the still‑struggling Tie Zhan brother forward a step, her face full of urgency.

"Jiang Feng came here with me and Tie Zhan brother; he didn't trespass! It was Zuo Liangchen who first struck a killing blow at Tie Zhan brother; that palm was meant to put Tie Zhan brother to death. Jiang Feng only counterattacked out of necessity to save Tie Zhan brother!"

Having said that, Xi Er paused, then angrily pointed at Jiang Feng.

"It was Zuo Liangchen who acted first; Jiang Feng was merely defending himself!"

Hearing that Xi Er was defending Jiang Feng so fiercely, even arguing against herself for his sake.

Zuo Liangchen's complexion instantly grew darker, the murderous intent in his eyes nearly spilling over.

He abruptly turned his head, glaring at Xi Er with blood‑red eyes.

"Xi Er! You actually side with an outsider! I am the one who grew up with you! This Jiang Feng is just an unknown wild kid; he must have ulterior motives to infiltrate Taoyuan Village! You were deceived by him!"

Then he looked at the Village Chief, his tone thick with resentment.

"Grandfather! Don't listen to their nonsense! This Jiang Feng harbors something strange inside; he must be plotting mischief in our Taoyuan Village! You must kill him, otherwise he will bring great disaster to the village!"

Zuo Liangchen roared while trying to charge at Jiang Feng again, clearly enraged by Xi Er's defense and having lost his reason.

But as soon as he stepped forward, the Village Chief extended his hand and pressed his shoulder firmly.

The Village Chief's palm seemed to press lightly on his shoulder, yet Zuo Liangchen felt his shoulder crushed like under a mountain; no matter how hard he pushed, he could not move another step, and his inner true qi was suppressed, unable to circulate.

"Grandfather! Why are you stopping me!"

Zuo Liangchen struggled, his face full of confusion.

The Village Chief ignored Zuo Liangchen's struggle, slowly turning his head, his gaze landing on Jiang Feng.

His face showed no trace of anger, instead a gentle smile appeared, his tone even.

"Jiang Xiaoyou, no need to panic."

Then he turned his head toward Zuo Liangchen, his eyes instantly becoming a bit more serious.

"This matter, Liangchen, you should not make things difficult for Jiang Xiaoyou."

"Our Taoyuan Village has always been kind to others, never actively seeking trouble, and always welcomes friends to visit. Since Tie Zhan and Xi Er both consented to Jiang Xiaoyou entering the Spirit Spring Secret Realm, that spring should be open to Jiang Xiaoyou, and it does not count as trespassing."

The Village Chief paused briefly, then continued.

"Jiang Xiaoyou's injuries are quite severe; judging by his appearance, he must have sustained serious internal wounds. With the Spirit Spring's water nourishing him, his injuries should heal faster. As the Young Master of Taoyuan Village, you ought to be generous to others; how can you treat a guest so violently? Even strike your own companion with a killing hand?"

Zuo Liangchen heard this, his expression flashing pale and white, opening his mouth to retort, but the Village Chief's stern gaze stopped him.

"If you do something wrong, you must admit it."

The Village Chief's tone carried unquestionable authority.

"Won't you apologize to Jiang Xiaoyou?"

"I... on what grounds can I apologize to him!"

Zuo Liangchen heard this and his face instantly flushed bright red.

He had been the center of attention in Taoyuan Village since childhood; when had he ever suffered such grievance?

To think he must apologize to an outsider wild kid!

The crucial point is, this guy also stole Xi Er's favor!

Even though Zuo Liangchen, a proud Heavenly Pride, faced the Village Chief's deep and imposing eyes, the anger in his heart was still suppressed.

The Village Chief's words are like an Imperial Edict in Taoyuan Village; he has no right to resist.

At this moment, Zuo Liangchen clenched his teeth so hard his teeth were about to shatter.

He turned his head, glared viciously at Jiang Feng, and forced a few words out between his teeth.

"Sorry, Jiang Feng, I acted impulsively."

Jiang Feng looked at his demeanor, felt no ripple in his heart, and simply gave a faint nod.

This matter has not yet ended for Zuo Liangchen.

Jiang Feng knows well that the feud between him and Zuo Liangchen has already been set.

But after all, facing someone as super‑strong as the Village Chief now, he still lacks the standing to say no.

The Village Chief, seeing Zuo Liangchen apologize, slightly eases the stern expression on his face.

He looks at Jiang Feng again, his face once more showing a friendly smile, and says in a gentle tone.

"Jiang Xiaoyou, Liangchen is still young and somewhat impatient; I hope you won't take it to heart. Since your injury hasn't fully healed yet, why not properly recuperate in the Spirit Spring here?"

When those words were spoken, Zuo Liangchen's face flushed bright red again, but before he could utter any objection, the Village Chief's gaze turned back to Zuo Liangchen.

His expression turned somewhat stern again.

"Liangchen, come with me; do not stay here any longer to disturb Jiang Xiaoyou's recuperation."