I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1341: So Its You
Previously on I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God...
Instantly, the sword had closed in on him, only inches from the teacup gripped in Yi Feng's right hand. It hung ready to slash, promising bloodshed within mere moments!
The mayor and the old clan leader paled in terror, their breaths halting in their chests!
That kind of power to decide life or death on a whim, mixed with such cold and swift killing intent, was impossible for anyone to confront calmly. Even without the sword landing, its sheer threat alone could chill the soul of anybody.
It was no surprise that the two elderly women gaped with eyes wide in horror.
Chen Yuxin paid them no heed at all.
Her teasing and evaluating stare locked solely on Yi Feng.
The odd thing was...
Even after she smugly swung the blade to intimidate him for several moments, Yi Feng stayed seated as composed as ever. Instead of paling in fear, his eyes showed no flicker of disturbance; he simply continued pouring tea for himself.
Witnessing this, Chen Yuxin felt a surge of new surprise, unable to hold back her inner wonder at the scene.
How odd...
How utterly odd.
This scholar was genuinely bold; could he truly have no fear of dying?
From the time she reached adulthood and seized control, she had never met anyone who would defy her over and over, much less someone unafraid of death. But here both qualities appeared in a weak scholar. It was utterly inconceivable.
Suddenly.
The fierce rage in Chen Yuxin's heart faded away notably. In its place, she felt a spark of amusement, like finding a fresh plaything far more engaging than the flatterers in Ye City.
She examined him briefly.
With rising curiosity, Chen Yuxin slid her longsword back into its sheath, a subtle smile playing on her crimson lips.
"Interesting."
"You are quite a unique scholar."
While she complimented him, a new spark lit in her icy gaze. Refusing to have others nearby, she gestured dismissively, sending away everyone, even her guards.
"All of you, step back."
"Without my orders, no one is allowed to approach and disturb us!"
Her slender hand flicked casually, brooking no argument.
The old clan leader and the mayor were stunned. They couldn't fathom why this young miss had such a fickle mood, shifting her stance faster than turning a page. Nor did they know her intentions.
But the command was issued. Since even her guards bowed and obeyed, how could outsiders like them possibly refuse?
They all bowed and withdrew, clearing the spot of all spectators.
Free from bothersome watchers, Chen Yuxin appeared far more cheerful. She took a seat across from him under the locust tree, silently watching this unknown scholar.
His tea-pouring motions flowed like a beautiful scroll, and his sitting form stood firm like a timeless pine.
Though merely a common man, the longer she observed, the more appealing he seemed. She pushed aside her earlier fury, letting a soft smile emerge without thinking.
Not until Yi Feng had casually savored several cups of tea alone.
Did the spoiled young miss reveal a trace of her arrogant side. With a light frown, she pressed for a response.
"You are quite a rude scholar."
"I am sitting here with you, which makes me a guest. If this were Ye City, countless young masters would be scrambling to show their favor, yet you just sit there pouring and drinking all by yourself?"
Yi Feng kept his eyes down. While refilling his cup, he answered with serene detachment.
"Miss."
"Tea is like people, constantly changing. Everyone has a tea that suits them, and naturally, there are some they find hard to swallow. I am afraid you would not be accustomed to my tea."
She had shown a smile, but received only a chilly dismissal.
Chen Yuxin's tolerance vanished in an instant, and she snapped back to her typical superior attitude.
"Hmph."
With a frosty scoff, a flicker of cruelty passed through her narrowed phoenix eyes.
"Enough idle chatter."
"You should have heard what I said earlier. My Ye City is currently in need of manpower, and you must leave Qinghe Town to join the army. I am not discussing this with you; this is an order!"
"You will go whether you want to or not!"
"I do not care what kind of tea you have. As long as I want to drink it, you will obediently brew it for me from now on!"
As fury surged, her overbearing side emerged fully, her speech laced with total command.
Hearing this.
Yi Feng gradually placed his teacup down, his star-filled eyes locking onto her arrogant, lovely features.
"I am just an ordinary mortal, and I have no desire to get involved in irrelevant matters. As I said before, I cannot comply."
His voice stayed even, lacking any commanding presence. To others, such statements would seem powerless and unworthy of note.
At last.
After putting up with it repeatedly, Chen Yuxin ran out of patience entirely.
Her cheeks reddening with rage, she pounded the table, ready to leap up and lash out!
"Bastard!"
"I have spoken to you time and time again, yet you dare to disrespect me? It seems you refuse to do things the easy way and prefer the hard way!"
Following her angry outburst.
Chen Yuxin geared up to rise and seize the scholar herself. She aimed to teach him the immense gap between realms, that a tiny insect had no business fighting back!
Yet.
The instant she attempted to stand, her body abruptly stopped responding. Her rigid form felt anchored to the seat; no matter her efforts, she couldn't rise!
How could this be?
Chen Yuxin wrinkled her forehead and forcefully channeled her spiritual energy.
To her horror, even after rousing her full cultivation, her body stayed limp and immobile, stuck like dead timber!
Something was off...
Something was horribly off!
As Ye City's proud prodigy, Chen Yuxin instantly became vigilant.
Right then.
Without hesitation, she poured out every bit of her power, revealing the awe-inspiring base of a Martial Spirit master. She could battle several foes with that strength!
But her efforts endured only moments.
Chen Yuxin's complexion drained to ashen, and the pride in her eyes gave way to alarm.
She had released her entire esteemed cultivation, but it achieved nothing?!
It was as if some immense, unseen power crushed her whole existence. Like drowning in endless mud, her cultivation just melted away...
Horror!
A shock unlike any before gripped Chen Yuxin's stunning face.
She had faced nothing so dreadful ever.
In mere moments, a deep wave of powerless despair filled her. Her past haughtiness crumbled under this crushing weight!
Too frightening...
What sort of technique was this? She couldn't even fight it! A noble Martial Spirit expert turned into helpless prey!
Who lurked in wait, setting this trap?
How could such a mighty power exist in a small spot like Qinghe Town!
Could it be!
Could it be her foes knew she was coming and prepared this snare for her?!
In those brief instants.
Chen Yuxin felt like she'd suffered endless agony. Fear crowded her thoughts as she instinctively scanned around. She could hardly swivel her neck, and sweat soaked her back!
Now.
The empty road fell into a spine-tingling quiet. It seemed a fatal blow might come from anywhere unseen!
Still, after probing intensely for ages, she sensed no hint of presence.
Confused and lost, Chen Yuxin sank into greater, mysterious dread. She was plainly being manipulated like a bug, but couldn't find her foe's location. Nothing could be scarier!
On the edge of doom.
Her thoughts whirled, frantically reviewing recent events for any weakness that could save her. But she stayed utterly baffled.
Until the pour of tea sounded again.
As if awakening, Chen Yuxin whipped her eyes sideways in stunned realization!
The weak scholar remained there, steady and unruffled as always. Neither her coming nor the awful pressure now stirred any change in his look. As though nothing merited his notice.
Reflecting on it, that unnatural poise was far too strange!
No ordinary person could stay so collected.
Unless...
"Thump!"
Chen Yuxin seemed to grasp it, her heart plummeting.
She peered again intently.
Seated in silence, Yi Feng's eyes mirrored a deep ancient well. Only as he lifted them slowly did stars gleam forth, eclipsing all known moonlight, like a cosmos dwelled in his gaze...
In that instant.
A crushing force, like skies and lands crumbling, rushed over the street. Chen Yuxin's eyes bulged in astonishment!
"You!"
"It was you all along!?"