Chapter 364: Grandfather and Grandson Dialogue

Great Green Mountain Peak, shrouded in clouds and mist.

Two figures, as light as falling leaves, drifted down and stood steadily on a smooth Green Stone, none other than the Village Chief and the sullen Zuo Liangchen.

The moment he touched the ground, Zuo Liangchen could no longer contain the Anger in his heart.

He abruptly turned around and shouted loudly at the Village Chief.

"Grandfather! How can you also be so partial to that Jiang Feng? Who on earth is he?"

At this point, his Excitement grew even more, his chest heaving violently, his eyes filled with resentment.

"Xi Er is my future wife! Look at the attitude she just showed toward that Jiang Feng! It was as if she threw me into the Nine Heavens! Grandfather, how can you tolerate an outsider bullying your grandson and snatching my fiancée?"

Zuo Liangchen grew increasingly excited, even becoming somewhat hysterical.

He grew up in Taoyuan Village, always the Heaven's Pride in everyone's eyes; Xi Er had been by his side since childhood, and he had long treated Xi Er as his own possession.

But Jiang Feng's arrival not only disrupted everything for him, it also caused Xi Er to protect Jiang Feng at every turn, which he could not accept.

Facing Zuo Liangchen's questioning, the Village Chief's face showed no ripple at all, but rather a deeply concealed cold indifference.

He slowly turned, his gaze falling on Zuo Liangchen.

That gaze was deep and sharp, causing an inexplicable panic in Zuo Liangchen's heart.

"Look at yourself now; where is any trace of Sect Heavenly Pride's bearing?"

The Village Chief's voice was icy, without a hint of feeling.

"When trouble arises you only shout loudly, cannot keep your composure, and lose reason over a trivial matter; someone like you cannot shoulder Taoyuan Village's great responsibility."

Zuo Liangchen, chastised, lowered his head, his lips moved, but he dared not refute.

The Village Chief continued coldly.

"You know Xi Er's status; she bears an important mission. How can you, for a mere Jiang Feng, act so recklessly, even considering killing those who protect her? If Xi Er truly refuses to marry you because of this, the vast Taoyuan Village's future Sect Leader Position will have no connection to you at all!"

"What?"

Zuo Liangchen jerked his head up, his complexion instantly turning Pale as Paper, his eyes filled with Shock and.

"Grandfather, you... you really mean that? Just because of this trivial matter, Xi Er would truly refuse to marry me?"

He had always believed that his marriage to Xi Er was a certainty, after all they grew up together, and the entire Taoyuan Village tacitly accepted their relationship.

But he never imagined this matter could affect his future, possibly causing him to lose the inheritance of the Sect Leader Position.

The Village Chief, seeing his panicked state, softened his tone slightly, yet still carried a hint of sternness.

"You also know Xi Er's temperament. Once she decides on something, no one can change it. This time you acted against Jiang Feng without discernment, even trying to kill Tie Zhan, and she is already very disappointed in you."

Zuo Liangchen's body trembled slightly, his face full of lingering fear.

He clenched his teeth hard, bowed deeply to the Village Chief, his voice tinged with a sob.

"Grandfather, I... I care about Xi Er too much; when I saw how well she treated that Jiang Feng, I couldn't control my temper. The grandson knows he was wrong and will never be so impulsive again!"

The Village Chief, watching his contrition, let out a long sigh.

"Fine, it's enough that you recognize your mistake. In the future, think more before acting, and don't let Anger cloud your mind."

He paused briefly, then the Village Chief shifted his tone.

"As for that Jiang Feng, you see through him; this child is far from ordinary." "Our Taoyuan Secret Realm has been sealed for a thousand years; no outsider has ever entered, and he is the first. Moreover, he has earned Xi Er's favor."

Speaking of this, a barely perceptible ruthlessness flashed in the Village Chief's eyes.

"Moreover, this child hides an unknown secret. He cannot remain in Taoyuan Village any longer, or he will become a major internal threat to us!"

Zuo Liangchen's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this.

He hurriedly nodded in agreement.

"Exactly, Grandfather! This kid is truly bizarre! At first, I was clearly suppressing him, but somehow, he instantly became incredibly terrifying!"

"If you hadn't appeared in time, Grandfather, the grandson might truly have died at his hands just now!"

Recalling Jiang Feng's final overwhelmingly domineering Golden Palm Seal, Zuo Liangchen's eyes flashed with a hint of fear.

That pressure of being stared at by a primeval beast, that utterly unstoppable force, still gives him lingering dread when he thinks of it.

The Village Chief, listening to Zuo Liangchen's description, smiled faintly.

"It's merely leveraging external force. Whatever that thing inside him may not be benevolent. If Jiang Feng continues to cling to it, eventually that thing will Backlash, and he will bring about his own ruin without us needing to act."

"Grandfather, do you know what that thing is?"

Zuo Liangchen couldn't help but ask curiously.

The Village Chief nodded, but showed no intention of elaborating, merely waving his hand.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't. All you need to remember is not to provoke him lightly, especially in front of Xi Er. When Jiang Feng emerges from the Tianyan Spirit Spring and his injuries are cured, I will promptly find a way to send him away from Taoyuan Village. Until then, as long as Xi Er continues to protect him, you must never attempt to kill him again. Understand?"

Although Zuo Liangchen still felt unwilling at heart, hearing the Village Chief's words he could only clench his teeth and nod.

"Grandson understands, Grandfather."

The Village Chief nodded satisfactorily, patting his Shoulders.

"Remember, nothing is more important than Xi Er's attitude toward you; don't let some outsider hurt her heart."

After speaking, the Village Chief's figure flickered and vanished into the clouds and mist.

Only Zuo Liangchen remained, standing alone on the mountain peak, his gaze darkly fierce toward the direction of the Spirit Spring Secret Realm.

Jiang Feng, you wait for me!

When you leave Taoyuan Village, watch how I deal with you! Xi Er is mine; no one can take her away!

On the other side, Jiang Feng slowly stepped out of the Spirit Spring.

He inhaled deeply, feeling the surging Qi within, a faint satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Although his internal injuries have not fully cured, the nourishment of the Tianyan Spirit Spring's waters has almost healed his external wounds.

"Jiang Feng! How are you?"

At that moment, a crisp voice rang out.

Jiang Feng lifted his head, only to see Tie Zhan and Xi Er walking side by side toward him.

Tie Zhan wore a bright smile, looking full of vigor, and it was clear that the Injury he had received earlier from Zuo Liangchen had already fully recovered.

Seeing that Jiang Feng was fine, the worry on Xi Er's face vanished instantly, and she showed a sweet smile.

"Great, Jiang Feng, looking at you now, you should have recovered pretty well, right?"

Tie Zhan also hurried forward, cheerfully pulling a fruit the size of a Fist from his pocket and handing it to Jiang Feng.

The fruit was entirely crimson, exuding a faint fragrance, appearing crystal clear and very tempting.

"Here, Jiang Feng… Thank you for saving me just now."

"No problem, this fruit… Hiss!"

Jiang Feng stared at the Red Spirit Fruit Tie Zhan handed over, and his complexion changed in an instant.