Chapter 628: The Yue Brothers!

"Who is she?"

Ling Feng, seemingly unaware of the strange atmosphere, casually introduced, "Her name is Tuoba Yan. She's my maid. Yan'er, this is Miss Yue, the young lady of the Cangqiong Sect. Come and pay your respects to her."

Reluctantly, Tuoba Yan stepped forward, mimicking the etiquette Ling Feng had taught her. She slightly bowed to Yue Yunlan, her face cold. "Miss Yue."

Qiao Qiao couldn't help but tease, "Miss, you always say I'm too unruly, but just look at this Yan'er. She's way more arrogant than I am."

"Qiao Qiao!" Yue Yunlan hurriedly tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to stay quiet.

Qiao Qiao stuck out her tongue and glared at Ling Feng, leaving him utterly confused.

All I did was bring along a maid. Why does everyone seem so tense?

What Ling Feng didn't realize was that with Tuoba Yan's temperament and aura, she looked nothing like a maid.

"

Hehe...

" Ling Feng scratched the back of his head and explained, "For certain reasons, Yan'er has to stay by my side for a while. So, she's only posing as a maid to blend in at Tianwei Academy. Just treat her as a regular friend."

"No need." Tuoba Yan, indifferent to Ling Feng's kindness, responded coldly, "You all can treat me as if I don't exist."

Inwardly, Tuoba Yan harbored a grudge. If not for that cursed Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu, she wouldn't be forced to stay by Ling Feng's side.

Especially since lately, too many beautiful women had been hanging around Ling Feng, making her suspect that he was nothing more than a playboy. Any slight fondness she might have developed for him instantly vanished.

If Ling Feng had known what Tuoba Yan was thinking, he'd have been exasperated.

Being handsome and talented—can you really blame me?

Seeing Tuoba Yan's cold attitude toward Ling Feng, Yue Yunlan actually felt a little relieved. Biting her lip, she said slowly, "Mr. Ling, about the Nangong Yin matter, I don't want to trouble you any further. However..."

"Since I started it, I'll be the one to end it."

A flash of cold light appeared in Ling Feng's eyes. From the beginning, he had never intended to let that scum, Nangong Yin, off the hook.

For someone as vile as Nangong Yin, how could he be allowed to live? There wouldn't be any justice left in the world.

However, given Nangong Yin's special status, Ling Feng knew he had to use some tactics to kill him while ensuring that the Tianyang Empire wouldn't be able to object.

Sensing the killing intent emanating from Ling Feng, Wen Tingguang squinted slightly. Inwardly, he thought,

Little Brother Ling may be young, but his decisiveness and ruthlessness will surely lead to great achievements in the future! If he truly becomes the son-in-law of the Cangqiong Sect, it would be a fortunate alliance.

"

Haha,

Little Brother Ling, let's head to the sect leader's study. I'm sure the sect leader has been waiting."

Given Yue Zhonglian's nature, he wouldn't rest until the matter was resolved.

"

Mhmm,

I'll trouble Brother Wen to lead the way," Ling Feng nodded with a smile.

"

Tch!

" Qiao Qiao turned to look at Wen Tingguang with disdain. "Elder Wen, you really have no shame! You're so much older, yet you keep calling him brother!"

"What do you mean older?" Wen Tingguang stroked his long beard and laughed heartily, "At most, I'm just a few days older than Little Brother Ling!"

"

Pfft...

"

Even Yue Yunlan couldn't help but laugh at that.

Only Tuoba Yan remained standing coldly by the side, truly like an invisible person, unaffected by anything around her.

Before long, under Wen Tingguang's lead, the group finally arrived at Yue Zhonglian's study.

As there was a difference in status, Qiao Qiao and Tuoba Yan had to stay outside the courtyard. Of course, Tuoba Yan was uninterested.

On the other hand, Qiao Qiao strained her ears, trying to catch whatever was being said inside. Seeing Tuoba Yan standing coldly and indifferent, she couldn't help but wonder how there could be someone in this world with absolutely no curiosity.

...

In the study.

Wen Tingguang, Ling Feng, and Yue Yunlan stepped inside.

"Subordinate pays respects to the Sect Leader!" Wen Tingguang bowed to Yue Zhonglian.

"Sect Leader, I've arrived," Ling Feng said, glancing around the room. He noticed that aside from Yue Zhonglian, there were three young men standing at attention.

Two of them, whom he had seen before during his first treatment of Yue Zhonglian, were Yue Zhonglian's two sons, Yue Chengjie and Yue Tianqun. However, the young man in armor on the far right was someone Ling Feng hadn't met before.

Seeing Yue Yunlan enter, the three men called out in unison, "Fourth Sister!"

"Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother!" Yue Yunlan's eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Her gaze finally landed on the man in armor, and she smiled as she said, "Second Brother, you've returned!"

"Yes, Fourth Sister, I'm back!"

The armored man was the tallest and most imposing among the three. His cultivation level was also the highest. Upon seeing Yue Yunlan, he strode over with the intention of giving his sister a hug but realized she had grown into a young lady.

His raised hand could only rest gently on her shoulder. With a warm smile, he said, "Lan'er, we haven't seen each other in five years. You've grown into a fine young lady!"

Yue Yunlan, however, had no such reservations. She threw herself into her second brother's arms, tears welling up in her eyes. "Second Brother, you remembered to come back!"

Yue Tengfeng raised his hand and gently patted her on the forehead while smiling softly. "Life in the army isn't easy, you know."

Wen Tingguang hurriedly bowed to the three men, saying, "Subordinate greets the First Young Master, Second Young Master, and Third Young Master!"

It turned out the armored man was Yue Zhonglian's second son, Yue Tengfeng.

Yue Zhonglian had four children in total. Yue Tengfeng and Yue Yunlan were born to the current sect leader's wife, Hong Lian. The first young master, Yue Chengjie, and the third young master, Yue Tianqun, were the sons of Yue Zhonglian's now-deceased first wife. Hence, the relationships between these four siblings was quite clear.

Yue Yunlan was evidently closer to Yue Tengfeng.

"Second Brother, your hands have become so rough," Yue Yunlan raised her eyes and noticed the scars on Yue Tengfeng's face. The once elegant young man had turned into a hardened soldier.

"Battles on the field are not a child's play," Yue Tengfeng said as he gently adjusted Yue Yunlan's shoulder and continued calmly, "Lan'er, aren't you going to introduce your friend?"

Yue Yunlan turned her head to glance at Ling Feng. Her face flushed, and she bit her lip as she muttered, "Second Brother, he is..."

"He's Ling Feng, isn't he?" Yue Tengfeng walked over to Ling Feng, giving him a firm pat on the shoulder. "Young friend, you've done well. The empire needs brave young men like you!"

"Second Young Master, you overpraise me." Ling Feng felt a stinging pain on his shoulder from the pat of the tall youth before him. Yet, he didn't dislike Yue Tengfeng's straightforward nature.

"No need to call me Second Young Master. If you're a friend of Lan'er, just call me Brother Yue!" Yue Tengfeng laughed heartily. "Who knows, you might have to call me Second Brother in the future!"

"Second Brother!" Yue Yunlan's face turned bright red, her ears burning.

Was I so obvious? How did Second Brother see through my feelings with just one glance?

However, Ling Feng was oblivious as always...

Ling Feng let out an awkward chuckle as he fist-and-palm saluted toward Yue Tengfeng. "Brother Yue!"