The gentle breeze under that big tree suddenly felt frozen to Lin Feng. The words that had just come out of Cen Linxi's lips were like thunder in broad daylight, striking his logic until it shattered into pieces."You... have been watching me for a long time?" Lin Feng repeated that sentence with an unbelieving tone. His face which was usually as cold as ice now showed great shock. "Since when, Senior? How is it possible that you watched me?"Cen Linxi bowed her head even lower. Her long hair fell covering her face which was burning red. Her fingers squeezed the hem of her robe anxiously. The silence created between them felt so suffocating.However, for Lin Feng who had lived for years in betrayal and humiliation, an admission like this did not trigger tender feelings. On the contrary, his survival instinct surged. He had never approached women, and no woman had ever been willing to approach a "one-eyed cripple" like him. Suspicion began to creep in his chest."Answer me, Senior," Li

Dawn had just broken, inserting reddish hues among the pine treetops surrounding the inner courtyard of the Cloud Sword Sect. However, that morning tranquility was disturbed by the hurried footsteps of a group of disciples led by Zhang Hao and several elders. In the middle of the damp forest footpath, they crossed paths with Ye Jinshi who was carefully carrying Lin Feng's body."Elder Ye!" Zhang Hao shouted with panting breath, his face deathly pale from anxiety. "How is Lin Feng? What happened?!"Ye Jinshi stopped his steps, his old face looking very exhausted but his eyes radiating cold resoluteness. "He was kidnapped by an intruder," he answered briefly. "The intruder died from swallowing a poison pill moments after I incapacitated him to keep the secret."An elder stepped forward with a furrowed brow. "Dead? Who were they?""Who knows, the corpse is in the forest over there," Ye Jinshi pointed toward the forest darkness with his chin. "You all handle the remains and investigate hi

The stench of black sweat expelled by Lin Feng's body as a result of the Stone Body purification process was still pungent. Cen Linxi, while covering her nose with her small handkerchief but still smiling, pointed toward the clear waterfall stream in front of them."You should bathe in the river first," said Cen Linxi while chuckling softly. "The smell of your body purification is truly extraordinary. I will prepare our eating place while you clean yourself."Lin Feng just realized how dirty the robe he wore was after successfully breaking through to Stone Body. He nodded with a shame that he rarely showed. "Sorry, Senior. I really wasn't aware. Wait a moment, I won't be long."Lin Feng obeyed and immediately jumped to the calmer part of the river. The cold mountain water touched his skin which now felt denser and sturdier. After bathing and changing clothes with a new robe he brought in his storage ring, he returned to the original place to eat together with Cen Linxi.The aroma of C

The atmosphere in the Scholar Hall was usually so tranquil, filled with the aroma of ancient papers, newly dried ink, and the echo of students' footsteps walking orderly. However, that morning, the atmosphere felt far more tense. News about the heavy punishment imposed by Master Ye Jinshi on Lin Feng spread as fast as fire blown by strong wind in the dry season. That news crossed hall boundaries, creeping to the ears of several students in the Battle Hall who all this time looked with disdain at every movement in the Scholar Hall.The arrogant Lao Wei only smiled with satisfaction upon hearing that news, while Dan Wuji's group laughed heartily, feeling that the "trash disciple" finally got his deserved retribution. However, for one person, this news was a hard blow that made his heart almost stop beating.Zhang Hao ran hastily along the rocky footpath toward the Scholar Hall complex. Sweat soaked his temples and flooded his robe, his face filled with real anxiety and suppressed anger.

Time passed without stopping outside the darkness. One and a half months had passed since that heavy stone door confined Lin Feng in the depths of the Corridor of Sins. In front of the damp and cold cave mouth, an old man stood with his robe fluttering gently. Ye Jinshi came there this morning with one purpose, namely to pick up his student.The rumble of ancient stone was heard as the seal was opened. The dazzling sunlight immediately burst into the corridor that all this time had only known darkness. Lin Feng, who all this time had been in deep meditation, slowly opened his eyes and realized that he was already outside the cave.As soon as his vision recovered and realized his teacher's presence, Lin Feng immediately got up though his body felt stiff. With a quick movement full of respect, he bowed his body deeply."Master," Lin Feng's voice sounded hoarse but firm. "I pay my respects. Once again, I beg for the greatest forgiveness for having violated the rules some time ago."Lin F