Chapter 368 - 229: Strange Person (2)

Chapter 368: Chapter 229: Strange Person (2)

However, there were far too many powerful individuals among the Loose Cultivators. The special organization had never paid them much attention, simply having them register their names on the roster and then leaving them to their own devices.

Additionally...

This person struck Su Xing as a bit strange.

If what Yi Changhao had said was true, then the man before him was here with the intent to kill him, and their strengths were supposedly similar.

But the man before him remained completely motionless, showing no intention of giving chase. On the contrary, it seemed as if he needed Su Xing’s help with something.

"I came here only to seek an opportunity to assassinate that Yi Changhao, but after witnessing your strength, Senior, I have temporarily set that thought aside."

The man said seriously.

"Are you afraid I’ll help him?"

Hearing this, Su Xing gave him a surprised glance. ’It seems from his words that he’s already recognized I have no killing intent toward Yi Changhao.’

"How could that be? Senior, your battle with that Dragon Gate villain shook the heavens and the earth. You clearly weren’t holding back, so there’s even less chance you’d deal with me on that scoundrel’s behalf."

The man continued.

Su Xing gave him a deep look. He felt there was more to the man’s words than met the eye, but he had no proof. More importantly, he still hadn’t figured out just what the man wanted by staying behind.

"Why do you want to kill him?"

"When people like him first arrive in the modern world, they always disregard the law, treating this era just like their own. A friend of mine died at his hands."

"And what about you, Senior?"

The man didn’t hesitate to answer before asking a question of his own.

"..."

Su Xing fell silent for a moment. He knew that when these ancient people arrived in the modern era, it was hard for them at first to shake the mentality that mortals were no better than dogs. After all, even the Cyan Cloud Sect had people like that.

However, Su Xing had only ever dealt with those who had already been rehabilitated, so these matters didn’t resonate with him much. The only thing that did was the fact that he had just helped Yi Changhao, and now his enemy had sought him out.

In fact, the special organization was well aware of this. Those who committed crimes had to face legal judgment and rehabilitation. However, since most of these Extraordinary Beings had long lifespans and were useful to Xia Country, they were rarely given heavy sentences. For them, even a prison term was just a brief moment in time.

’If what this man is saying is true,’ Su Xing thought, ’then based on the timeline, his friend must have been killed by Yi Changhao when he was just a child. Now he’s grown, has awakened Extraordinary powers, and is here for revenge.’

’Yi Changhao underwent legal rehabilitation, so from a legal perspective, he shouldn’t be subject to private revenge for his past killings. But this is Desperate Gorge, and this man does indeed have the right and the opportunity to seek that revenge here.’

"Do you want me to help you get revenge?"

Su Xing asked politely. ’If he really wants something from me, he’ll have to be open about it now that I’ve asked so directly. He won’t get another chance.’

"Not exactly."

The man shook his head. "Revenge is something you have to take with your own hands."

As he said this, a strange light appeared in his eyes, which prompted Su Xing to offer a reminder:

"Vigilante justice is against the law."

"Heh, I know. But that’s not what I wanted to talk about,"

he said with a small laugh.

For some reason, a chill ran down Su Xing’s spine. The aura this man exuded was genuinely unnerving for a seventh-tier cultivator.

However,

the man wasn’t from Cang City, after all.

’Even though I’m a member of the special organization, and the Cang City branch chief at that, it’s not my place to enforce the law across jurisdictions,’ Su Xing thought. ’Besides, he hasn’t actually done anything illegal yet. This is all just talk.’

Therefore, Su Xing’s expression remained neutral.

"Before we get to that, I need to introduce myself, Senior. My name is Feng Jue, and I am the current Palace Master of the Celestial Secret Palace."

’Celestial Secret Palace...’

’That sect name has a rather grand ring to it.’

’But why would someone like him be the Palace Master?’

Su Xing was puzzled, but his expression remained calm as he simply nodded.

"The Celestial Secret Palace actually consists of just me. So it’s not surprising that you’ve never heard of it, Senior."

Feng Jue said nonchalantly, "But I have a strange ability. I can dream of all sorts of bizarre Martial Arts Secret Manuals. One of them is called the Search Great Method."

To be honest, Su Xing’s heart skipped a beat when he heard Feng Jue speak. He’d never met someone so disarmingly honest.

’The ability to discover Martial Arts Secret Realms in dreams, and for those techniques to be genuinely cultivable... an ability like that is only a little bit inferior to my own system,’ Su Xing mused. ’Telling a stranger about it so recklessly is bound to attract countless greedy stares.’

And yet,

the man had told him so openly.

"And?"

Su Xing asked, glancing at him.

In fact, the moment Su Xing heard him mention the "Search Great Method," he had a good idea of what was coming next. ’With an ability like that, he’s obviously looking for some muscle.’

"Hm...?"

Feng Jue glanced at Su Xing, a little surprised. In truth, he was extremely nervous. He wasn’t an idiot; he knew exactly how precious his ability was. But he had chosen to reveal it anyway, all for the sake of gaining Su Xing’s trust.

However, Su Xing’s reaction was far beyond Feng Jue’s expectations. He showed no signs of excitement, greed, confusion, or doubt—nothing at all. It was as if he had no interest whatsoever in an ability like his.

"You don’t believe me?"

"What difference does it make if I believe you or not? Those Secret Realms are all in your head; it’s not like I can just take them. Just get to the point. What do you want from me?"

Su Xing said flatly.

’In truth, it’s not impossible to extract information from someone’s mind—far from it. There are plenty of ways,’ Su Xing thought. ’But I’m not that kind of person. Since Feng Jue has shown no hostility and has treated me with respect, I have no intention of making the first move.’

"Alright. The truth is, I already know the location of the treasure in this valley." Feng Jue’s eyes gleamed as he spoke. "I sensed it the moment I entered Desperate Gorge."

"If you already knew, why didn’t you just sneak over and take it for yourself? As long as you got there early, no one should have been able to stop you."

Su Xing looked into the other’s eyes and asked, word by word.

"Senior, I’m willing to trust you because I have my special methods, but that doesn’t mean I’m an idiot."

Feng Jue said helplessly, "Right now, members of Dragon Gate are all over Desperate Gorge. The entire gorge is even under the lockdown of the Dragon-locking Pillars. If I were to take that flower, I would definitely be discovered by Dragon Gate."

"At that point, given the bad blood between me and Dragon Gate, I’m afraid I’d be signing my own death warrant."

"Heh, you say you have your methods, but I still have to ask, why are you telling me all this?"

Su Xing asked, puzzled, "How is telling me any different from telling Dragon Gate?"

"It’s completely different, of course."

"I have no quarrel with you, Senior. Also, I can see the base color in everyone’s heart, and I can sense that you are a fundamentally good person."

Feng Jue said with great seriousness.

’A good person...’ Su Xing thought of his journey to where he was today, of the countless lives that had ended at his hands, and wondered if they would consider him a "good person."

"Is that also a martial art you dreamed of?"

Su Xing asked curiously.

"Yes. This technique is called the Color Observation Technique. It’s just a little trick, really."

"Tsk tsk tsk."

’Tsk tsk tsk.’ Su Xing marveled internally. He had to admit, this Feng Jue was a true talent. Based on this special ability alone, Su Xing was certain that as long as he didn’t die an early death, he could reach the eighth tier or even higher in the future.

"Also, I know that for certain reasons, you have some interest in that flower, Senior. You can rest assured, I don’t have the slightest interest in it."

"Then what do you want?"