Chapter 1025: Xiao Feng

"Big Brother Long, do you have a plan for that matter?"

Mu Qianxue lowered her voice as she leaned close to Ling Feng's ear. She was worried someone might overhear through the walls.

After all, this was the territory of the demon race. One had to be careful at every step.

Because she leaned in so close, Ling Feng could even catch her faint fragrance mixed with a warm breath that smelled like orchids.

"

Ahem

..."

Ling Feng cleared his throat softly and shifted away a little. He said calmly, "I don't have a plan yet. But since I took first place in the beginner selection, my name must already have reached the ears of the Canglong Demon Ruler. From here on, I just need to do something that will cause enough of a stir."

"Something that big?"

Mu Qianxue paused for a moment. "Big Brother Long, we only just arrived in the demon race's sacred land. How do you expect to make such a stir?"

"Wait for the right chance."

Ling Feng lifted his shoulders slightly. He felt no need to rush since he knew that sooner or later someone would come knocking on his door first.

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

In those days, Ling Feng got a good grasp of how things worked inside the Purple Dragon Hall. If it were not for the war at the empire's borders, staying here in the demon race's sacred land to cultivate would have been a decent choice.

The only problem was that he was not truly part of the demon race.

Another morning came. Ling Feng got up as usual and practiced his sword. Just as he finished, two figures appeared ahead of him, a man and a woman. The woman was, of course, Mu Qianxue who had come looking for him. The man beside her wore white robes, and judging by his aura, he was already a peak demon lord.

The man kept pestering Mu Qianxue with endless chatter, but she met his words with stone-cold silence.

When Mu Qianxue saw Ling Feng, she quickened her steps and walked straight to him with a bright smile. "Big Brother Long!"

Ling Feng lowered his sword and stood straight. He nodded slightly at Mu Qianxue. She took out an embroidered handkerchief and stepped forward to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

This small gesture fell right into the eyes of the man in white robes. A cold glint flickered across his gaze.

Ling Feng had not expected Mu Qianxue to wipe his sweat so suddenly. He felt a little awkward but did not move away. Instead, he glanced at the man in white and asked with a smile, "Little Xue, you haven't told me who this is."

"He is also Master's direct disciple and my Fifth Senior Brother," Mu Qianxue answered calmly. Her expression was completely different from the soft look she had just shown Ling Feng.

That "Fifth Senior Brother" clenched his fist and spoke in a low voice, "Junior Sister, we are all Master's direct disciples. When we have time, we should spar and learn from each other. As for these stray dogs you call friends, it is better not to keep them."

As he spoke, he shot Ling Feng a sideways glance filled with cold disdain. He made no effort to hide the deep pressure of his demonic essence. He stood there like he was looking down on everyone.

"So you are Long Fei?" the Fifth Senior Brother said with open scorn.

"What do you want?"

Ling Feng felt a bit speechless. He could not figure out what was wrong with this man. They had no grudges or conflicts, yet this man suddenly seemed intent on picking a fight.

"Listen well. I am the Purple Dragon Envoy's Fifth Direct Disciple. My name is Xiao Feng. Starting today, I will assist the Tiger Might Demon King in supervising the training of you new disciples. This means I am your direct superior now. I do not want to see useless trash like you clinging to my Junior Sister again."

So this man is nothing more than a lackey for the Tiger Might Demon King!

Ling Feng understood at once. Xiao Feng must have been sent by the Tiger Might Demon King to make trouble for him or even break him down completely.

"Fifth Senior Brother!"

Mu Qianxue frowned slightly. "Big Brother Long is not trash. He won the triple crown in the beginner selection."

Xiao Feng gave a mocking laugh and swept his eyes over Ling Feng. "So what if he did? Many have done the same. He is nothing more than an ordinary menial disciple now. His rank is different. Junior Sister, you should keep your distance."

This Fifth Senior Brother Xiao Feng was not just any random nobody. He too had once joined the Canglong Sanctum with a triple crown.

"Who Little Xue calls a friend is none of your concern."

Ling Feng felt both amused and annoyed. He really could not figure out where this man got such a sense of superiority. He was just a peak demon lord, yet he acted as if he was the greatest genius in the world.

"I am your direct superior now. My words are orders," Xiao Feng said coldly.

"That is enough!"

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Mu Qianxue shot him an unhappy glare. "Fifth Senior Brother, please leave!"

Xiao Feng froze for a moment and stared at Ling Feng and Mu Qianxue in disbelief. "Junior Sister, you..."

"If you will not go, then we will!"

Mu Qianxue did not hesitate. She grabbed Ling Feng's hand and walked away without looking back.

"Pathetic!"

Xiao Feng watched them leave and gave a cold snort. His voice turned sinister as he muttered, "Hehe. Long Fei, Junior Sister will not always be around to protect you. You dared to offend the Tiger Might Demon King and still think you can stay in the Purple Dragon Hall. You are finished!"

...

"Big Brother Long, I am sorry. I was the one who brought Xiao Feng here."

Mu Qianxue bit her lip. "I did not expect him to change like this. He used to be so polite."

Ling Feng shook his head and chuckled. "It has nothing to do with you. Not everyone in this world treats you with true sincerity. Some people pretend to be kind only because your status can benefit them."

He lifted his shoulders as if he did not care at all. "Turns out the demon race is no different."

If Xiao Feng really planned to cause trouble, Ling Feng knew exactly how that would end. Xiao Feng would dig his own grave step by step.

Mu Qianxue gave a small nod and then asked, "Big Brother Long, would you ever lie to me?"

"I would!"

Ling Feng thought for a moment before nodding seriously. "No one goes through life without ever lying. Just know this. I would never hurt you. That should be enough."

"

Mhmm!

"

Mu Qianxue narrowed her eyes into a sweet smile. "Me too. No matter what happens, I would never hurt you, Big Brother Long."

"Alright. You forgot again. Right now, I am Long Fei."

Ling Feng shook his head and laughed. He did not know why, but when he looked at Mu Qianxue, he always felt a soft warmth inside. She always wore a sweet smile when she stood before him, but in her eyes he could see a faint sadness.

It was like she was afraid that one day he would vanish without warning.

Ling Feng shook his head again and pushed that stray thought away.

"

Mhmm

. Big Brother Long!"

Mu Qianxue called him softly, as if remembering something. "Master still wants to see me. I need to go right away."

"Go on."

Ling Feng nodded slightly. His tone turned calm. "And you do not need to come see me every day anymore. Since you are now the Purple Dragon Envoy's disciple, treat it as a chance. Follow your master well. Do not worry about anything else."

Mu Qianxue bit her lip again and nodded. She looked deeply at Ling Feng one last time before turning to leave.

Big Brother Long, you could never truly understand how I feel!