Could it be that I am the cruel villain?-Chapter 801 - 459: What Did She Eat to Grow So Big? (2)

"If we die, then we brothers will die together; or do you think I, Mr. Lei, am someone who fears death? Since I've chosen to lead you deep underground, there's naturally a reason for it."

"Rather than talking about that beast rampaging above, let's think about why we've searched for nearly a day after finding their trail and still haven't found them."

"And think about this: if Jiang Feng and his group had planned to lure us into the cave by burying that damaged piece of Blood Ganoderma, causing us to end up severely injured fighting the beast."

"Then how could they ensure their own safety?"

The emotional agitation of the four began to slowly calm down, but they didn't notice that the hand Lei Chuyu had behind his back was already clenched tightly, even for him, such intense fighting was exhausting, and he also had to open the path while using his Divine Soul to disperse the surrounding residual souls.

Despite his outward calm demeanor, he wasn't much better off than the four, just barely holding on.

"You mean they followed this route to avoid our pursuit?"

Eyes widened.

Nodded without hesitation, eyes full of confidence.

"Exactly."

"You all are injured, and during the journey, you probably didn't notice these ore stones on the sides of the rock walls, some of which were lit and then extinguished again, leaving very obvious traces."

"Although the ground is littered with bones, some obviously have fracture marks, clearly trampled on by someone. Furthermore, they had nowhere else to go, the only way to escape our pursuit was underground. If they stayed above ground, they'd have to worry about whether they could fend off that Demon Beast."

"Even we can't withstand it; they don't stand a chance, so..."

"We just follow behind them."

Let out a deep breath.

This wasn't just to encourage the sect disciples, but also to calm himself. Although his words were justified, he was still unsure in his heart, yet his voice remained firm and confident. If he couldn't win trust at a time like this, he might as well not be the heir of this sect.

"Jin An, when you gathered information before, you said that Jiang Feng was accompanied not only by a woman from the Southern Border but also by two local natives from Dongyue, correct?"

"Yes, young master, you're right." Immediately nodded.

"Then that's it, that's right!"

With a suspicion in mind, he became more certain of his idea.

"Think about it, why is this group of people together?"

"They probably used something as a trade-off to let those two natives from Dongyue guide them. They clearly know the Old Capital Ruins better than we do."

"If they chose this route, it proves it likely leads to the long-abandoned Old Dongyue. We just need to follow behind."

"They're making the way while we follow behind and reap the benefits. Even if we don't catch Jiang Feng, following their trail will at least lead us to enter the Old Capital Range smoothly. In a face-off battle, we're sure to win."

"Let's go, judging by the marks on the ground, we're not too far from them..."

Unlike Lei Chuyu's forced confidence, Jiang Feng's group twisting and turning into some unknown nook was actually in good spirits.

Holding a girl sleeping like a baby in his arms, Mr. Jiang naturally pressed his finger on someone's philtrum.

"Big~ Sis~"

"Time~ to~ wake~ up~"

No response. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Still lying motionless on Jiang Feng's lap, though the way to judge if someone is truly asleep is too simple; besides the breathing pattern, there's a clear change in heart rate.

Qingluan and Xiao Yu had already gone to other nearby caves on their own. Some members of the Yuan Clan lived within the Broken Soul Cliff, specifically in the cave where they rested earlier, and there were many broken buildings nearby.

As for the offspring that haven't taken human form yet, they naturally live within the cliff, the area just buried by Kui Ying's collapse. In these two areas, Jiang Feng had observed before, finding that the items inside had long been moved somewhere else, which puzzled him at that time.

Looking at it now, the result is clear.

It's underground.

Or rather, near the waterway.

As a clan stationed at Water Gate Pass year-round, they naturally have fixed living quarters near the waterway; this place is easily defensible and difficult to attack, so when war broke out, everything was moved underground.

Despite suffering losses from the subsequent betrayal and battle with the Southern Border, a lot of stuff still remains here, including Cultivation Techniques, mental methods, some worthless broken Magic Treasures, and a huge pile of documents.

However, Jiang Feng wasn't interested. You can't be too greedy; the ownership of things had been discussed before they set off together. Since they risked their lives to help him obtain the Blood Ganoderma, if they encountered other items along the way, naturally the two ladies should choose first.

Moreover, whether these documents or information could hold any value to him as an outsider, it was better to be generous.

Besides.

Humor the little ancestor at home.

"My little great-aunt, stop sleeping."

"Really passed out?"

"Alright then, since you're already asleep, checking your body a bit shouldn't be too much, hehehehehe~"

Showing a lewd smile, those sinning hands reached for the high and uneven beautiful peaks...

Slap!

A light slap on the face.

Of course, it wasn't with force, just a symbolic hit, then forcefully pinched and kneaded her little boyfriend's face, pouting and reluctantly opened her eyes.

"Hmph, revealing your true colors."

"What's wrong with letting me sleep a bit? Why wake me up anyway, go and be lovey-dovey with your dear Miss Qingluan and leave me alone."

"Continue carrying your Qingluan sister out of here; just leave me here, huh, men."

"Phooey, scumbag."

"Phooey, degenerate."

"Phooey, only knows how to find fox spirits outside."

Case solved; faking sleep because she's jealous.

Lips pouting like they could hold a soy sauce bottle, yet Jiang Feng looked helpless. He knew it was because he had to consider the feelings of the other party these past few days, trying to win over the local natives of Dongyue and couldn't just flirt with Cen Yueyue all the time.

And so.

This is what happened.

"Ahem, didn't she also lie on your back and help you paint a face?"

"Don't bring it up, hmph, painted like a dog's butt, and that vixen..."

"Snake."

"Right, how did that snake spirit grow so big? It must be fake, padded!"

Sitting up from lying on the man's lap, those words almost made Jiang Feng spit out his drink; she was not only a jealous jar but started competing too?

Such is the difference between male and female mindsets. Moreover, Cen Yueyue doesn't come across many more beautiful than herself. As for figure, Qingluan's is indeed a bit exaggerated, and although he hadn't looked closely, it was conservatively estimated to be on the same level as Su Yi.

Moreover.

The waist is even slimmer.

"Alright, alright, we owe a lot to her for getting this far. Why don't you first see if there's anything you need here?"

"No need."

Surprisingly, Cen Yueyue shook her head on her initiative.

Her nose slightly twitched, speaking matter-of-factly.

"Don't worry, as I was... ahem, fainting just now, I already sent some Gu Worms out, letting them explore these numerous branching paths; I'll catch wind of any news."

"And."

The girl's voice suddenly turned serious, a glint of fierceness in her eyes.

"Someone's following us."