Li Chengfeng did not know what had happened to his family in Cheng 'an, nor did he know that his parents had just passed through the gates of hell.
At this moment, he was still in a standoff with Grand Senior Sister. He stared at her and decided to take the initiative to retaliate. He asked, "Then who are you, Grand Senior Sister?
Why did you bring me into the forbidden area, destroy the array, and release an ancient beast?
What is that beast?
Why did you release it?
What are you planning? "
Grand Senior Sister stared at him, the dangerous glint in her eyes intensifying. "I've underestimated you!
Who ordered you to do this?
Who is your Master?
Is it the Cosmic God Sect? "
From Grand Senior Sister's point of view, everything in front of her was clearly a trap. She had always been proud of her intelligence and had been undercover in the Spiritual Mountain Sect for decades. She had endured for so many years to gain the trust of Hidden Beauty Court's Court Master and obtain the jade token to enter the forbidden area.
Just as she was about to succeed, a strange person like Li Chengfeng popped out of nowhere.
If there was anything that could make Grand Senior Sister regret, it would be the fact that she shouldn't have asked this fellow to go with her to the forbidden grounds!
Li Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat when he heard her words. He almost wanted to admit that he had a powerful backer and a powerful Master. Would that make Grand Senior Sister even more cautious?
But as soon as the thought flashed through his mind, Li Chengfeng rejected it. Although the Cleansing Moon Li Clan was no longer a powerful sect, it was still easy to find out if they were to investigate their family's background.
Li Chengfeng thought for a moment. "This was all a misunderstanding. I knew that what you wanted me to do would not be simple, but I didn't expect it to be this complicated.
I'm not interested in what Eldest Senior Sister wants to do, but I hope that Eldest Senior Sister won't stop me from improving, because I want to become stronger. Only by becoming a great cultivator can I protect my family. "
Grand Senior Sister stared at Li Chengfeng, dissatisfaction flashing across her eyes. "Is this about the conflict between you and Zhan Qisheng?"
Li Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat. He immediately realised that this was a trap set by Grand Senior Sister. If he really admitted that he had a sect and cultivators supporting him, he might be a dead man by now!
Because Grand Senior Sister must have already investigated him thoroughly!
Although Li Chengfeng's guess was not right, it was not far off either.
Grand Senior Sister had indeed investigated Li Chengfeng thoroughly, but she did not fully believe the information she read. Because none of the information she received could explain how Li Chengfeng managed to revive in one piece in the forbidden area after being on the brink of death.
However, Grand Senior Sister's words were indeed a trap. If the other party admitted it without hesitation, she would become suspicious!
The conversation between the two of them seemed normal, but it was actually filled with killing intent. Every step they took was filled with a deep meaning behind every sentence and word. If one of them answered carelessly and took a wrong step, they would be consigned to eternal damnation.
Grand Senior Sister was much stronger than Li Chengfeng but Li Chengfeng had her most lethal weakness in his hands. Although Li Chengfeng held Grand Senior Sister's life in his hands, he dared not be careless in case he made a wrong move and provoked her into a life and death struggle.
Both of them were like swordsmen traversing an icy abyss, staring at each other cautiously, then at their own feet.
Li Chengfeng did not want to waste time on this topic with Grand Senior Sister. After a moment's thought, he said honestly, "Grand Senior Sister, I know what you're afraid of. You have your fears and so do I.
You have your secrets, and I have mine.
Why don't we mind our own business? You go your own way and I'll go mine? "
Grand Senior Sister smiled faintly. "Oh?
Then tell me, what's your secret? "
Li Chengfeng froze. He knew that Grand Senior Sister was rejecting his suggestion. To her, Li Chengfeng knew her secret, but she did not know Li Chengfeng's secret.
But in order to escape from danger, would he reveal his biggest secret as the traitorous immortal?
Wouldn't that be like entering a tiger's den?
"If you're worried, we can make a deal."
Grand Senior Sister asked coldly, "What deal?"
"My agreement with you is now null and void!"
Grand Senior Sister said, "And then?"
"Grand Senior Sister, promise me three things."
Grand Senior Sister suppressed her anger. "What three things?"
Li Chengfeng raised a finger. "First, Grand Senior Sister wants to teach me cultivation."
Grand Senior Sister's eyes widened as if she could not believe her ears. "What did you say?"
Li Chengfeng looked at her in surprise. "That's good for you too. I'll be right under your nose all day, wouldn't that make you feel more secure?"
Grand Senior Sister stared at Li Chengfeng, her eyes filled with mockery. "You sure have a good plan."
To Li Chengfeng, if Grand Senior Sister agreed to this condition, it would be a great deal for him.
Firstly, those who wanted to harm him would have to hold back. Then, Li Chengfeng could use Zhan Qisheng's power to intimidate the Spiritual Mountain Sect and not be afraid of Zhan Qisheng.
Secondly, if Grand Senior Sister really agreed, then Li Chengfeng would undoubtedly have one more master.
There were too many mysteries and unknowns on the path of cultivation. Without a guide, Li Chengfeng could easily stray off the right path and get half the results with twice the effort.
However, in order to avoid the pursuit of the wolf pack, he had to hide beside the tiger for warmth. This kind of asking a tiger for its skin was really dangerous.
But now, he had no choice but to give it his all and propose a deal that Grand Senior Sister thought was impossible.
She did not agree. She said coldly, "I have a deal too!"
Li Chengfeng smiled bitterly. "Grand Senior Sister, your previous deal already cost me half my life. Now that you're proposing another deal, I'm afraid you want the other half of my life, right?"
Grand Senior Sister continued, "Why don't you keep this a secret and I'll help you protect your family's safety?"
Li Chengfeng's eyes flashed as he stared at Grand Senior Sister, his mind racing. Was this another test, or a real threat?
If it was a threat, then it meant Grand Senior Sister had other accomplices. She was not alone.
This was very likely.
If it was anyone else, they would have to make a quick decision between 'yes' and 'no'.
If he agreed, then Grand Senior Sister would be free of Li Chengfeng's threat. Both of them would have a 'weapon' to threaten and restrict each other.
This was extremely disadvantageous to Li Chengfeng.
But if he did not agree and Grand Senior Sister turned on him, how would he deal with her?
But Li Chengfeng was not an ordinary person. He was someone who did not play by the rules.
Li Chengfeng laughed. "Grand Senior Sister, you don't have to blackmail me.
You should know that even if you keep an eye on my family, it's useless.
They don't know anything about this because I'm not stupid enough to bring trouble to my family.
Plus, although I came up the mountain to cultivate to protect my family, that doesn't mean I'll be blackmailed like this. "
"Because if you do this once, there will be a second and third time." Li Chengfeng laughed coldly. "Why do people abandon their families after they cultivate?
I think Eldest Senior Sister should know the reason for this better than I do. "
Grand Senior Sister stared at him and said coldly, "Since your family doesn't know, then I'm guessing only you and your servant know about this?"
As she spoke, she glanced at Su Yuehan. Her gaze suddenly turned cold and her tone was murderous. "Then if I kill all of you here, wouldn't that be the end of it?"
This shocked Li Chengfeng so much that he had to use all the strength in his body to stop himself from showing even the slightest hint of fear.
He threw his head back and laughed. Grand Senior Sister said coldly, "You should know that sometimes, the louder you laugh, the more guilty you are."
Li Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat. This Grand Senior Sister is so hard to deal with!
He forced himself to smile calmly. "But sometimes, the louder you laugh, the more likely you are to win!"
"Oh?"
"If you've done your research, you should know that I have a servant called Zhao Xiaobao!
Why don't you think about why I'm not by your side right now? "
Grand Senior Sister's expression changed. She stared at him for a while and suddenly said, "Is he really not by your side?"
Li Chengfeng smiled. "Of course!"
As soon as he said this, he heard a familiar and excited voice from afar. "Young Master!
I'm back! "
Li Chengfeng could recognise this voice even if he turned into ashes. Who else could it be other than Zhao Xiaobao?
Li Chengfeng turned to look and froze. Xiaobao was excitedly waving and shouting at him on the mountain path.