Cave Coexistence

When Yun Yun asked that question, her beautiful eyes stared fixedly at Lin Feng. She wanted to learn from him exactly who the scum within the sect was. Someone had actually dared to use the Yun Lan Sect's influence to commit atrocities everywhere—such despicable acts.

Yun Yun had some suspicions of her own as well. With a Dou Ling involved and even a Dou Wang taking part, she knew that those involved wielded considerable influence within the sect and might even hold extraordinary status there.

Ever since she had taken over the Yun Lan Sect, everyone in the sect had called her Sect Master and treated her politely. But she also knew that some of the old guard truly served and believed in her teacher instead.

Lin Feng sneered as he looked at her. "If I told you, what would you do? Punish them according to the sect rules, or kill them?"

"I'm sure you can guess that a Dou Wang holds no lowly position in your sect. You should also know perfectly well what your own situation in the sect is—you're merely the Sect Master in name."

"And I'll personally settle this debt. Since they dared to do it, they'll have to pay the price."

Lin Feng's final words were filled with killing intent. Yun Yun could tell that this matter had affected him deeply—so deeply that even if she stepped in and resolved it herself, it would not be enough. He had to settle it personally. And just as he said, she was only the Sect Master in name. True authority remained in her teacher's hands. If she moved against the sect's upper ranks, she would certainly alert her teacher. Given her teacher's nature, he would undoubtedly side with his own people.

Yun Yun let out a soft sigh. "Fine. Go, then."

Seeing her expression, Lin Feng could not help asking, "What, you're not planning to stop me? After all, the people I intend to kill are from your Yun Lan Sect—and they're high-ranking members at that."

Yun Yun rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "Would it do any good if I stopped you? Could I painstakingly persuade you to let go of your hatred, and would you actually do it? Besides, what kind of person do you take me for? I can still tell right from wrong. They were wrong, so they must pay the price."

Hearing Yun Yun's words, Lin Feng's impression of her changed somewhat. At the very least, she was not like those hypocrites of the Yun Lan Sect, unable to distinguish right from wrong.

When Yun Yun saw Lin Feng staring at her, she straightened her clothes and kindly said, "But I must remind you that doing so will be very dangerous. The Yun Lan Sect will not allow something like this to happen."

Lin Feng looked at her and asked in return, "So you'll make a move?"

Yun Yun said helplessly, "You said it yourself. I'm only the Sect Master in name."

There was helplessness in her tone, along with a trace of self-mockery.

It truly was laughable. As Sect Master, she could not make decisions about many matters. She had to watch those old men's reactions in countless situations, and there were very few things she could actually decide. The real power was all in her teacher's hands. Those people were her teacher's confidants; she really did seem to be nothing more than a puppet.

Seemingly seeing through Yun Yun's thoughts, Lin Feng looked at her and asked, "If that's the case, have you never considered leaving? The Dou Qi Continent is so vast, and your talent is quite good. Why not go out and make your own way? Your accomplishments would certainly be no worse than if you stayed in the Yun Lan Sect."

Yun Yun propped her smooth chin on both hands and looked outside the cave. Sunlight streamed in from beyond the entrance, dispelling the darkness.

"Master raised me. No matter what it is like, that place is still my home."

Lin Feng nodded. From what he knew of the original story, Yun Yun was also a woman with a bitter fate. Yun Shan had raised her and nurtured her into a Dou Emperor. To repay his kindness in raising her, she had always regarded the Yun Lan Sect as exceedingly important. Later, she had even given up her love and happiness for the Yun Lan Sect, missing the one who held her heart.

Lin Feng looked at her and quietly said, "Then what if one day you discover that the teacher you respect most, and this home you cherish, are not what you thought they were—that they have already set foot on the wrong path? Would you leave?"

Yun Yun's gaze turned somewhat lost. She shook her head, her lovely hair falling over her cheeks, and softly said, "I don't know."

Lin Feng said nothing more, and the cave fell quiet once again. Outside came the chirping of insects and birds, along with the sound of a waterfall and flowing stream. After a moment, Yun Yun heard only one sentence.

"I hope we won't become enemies when that time comes."

Time passed quickly. Over the past few days, Lin Feng and Yun Yun had gotten along fairly well. At least, they were no longer as distant as they had been at first. Both had put that matter behind them. At least while they were here, they did not need to think so much and could enjoy a period of leisurely days.

That day, Lin Feng was roasting meat while Yun Yun sat to one side, propping up her cheek as she watched him cook. She had changed into a set of Lin Feng's clothes, but the collar was still rather loose. From this angle, a large expanse of snowy-white skin was visible.

"Isn't it ready yet?"

Yun Yun watched as oil began to drip from the roasting meat. She licked her red lips and asked impatiently.

During these days, Lin Feng had roasted different kinds of magical beast meat for every meal. His skill was truly superb, and she had thoroughly enjoyed herself.

"Don't rush. It'll take a little longer."

"Oh."

Yun Yun gave an "oh" and idly poked at the fire with a wooden stick. Lin Feng glanced at her and blandly said, "Playing with fire makes you wet the bed."

Yun Yun's pretty face reddened, and she glared at him with her beautiful eyes. This guy had no shame at all. He was absolutely infuriating.

She threw away the stick in her hand, and the scattering sparks landed on Lin Feng's clothes. Lin Feng hurriedly blew on them several times and put them out.

Yun Yun snickered from the side. She looked rather adorable like that.

Perhaps only at times like this was she truly herself. Without the strength of a Dou Emperor or the identity of Yun Lan Sect Master, she had shed some of her pride and aloofness, gaining a little more warmth and feminine charm.

Lin Feng stared at her without blinking. Yun Yun's pretty face flushed slightly, and she immediately restrained her smile. "What are you looking at? Hurry up and roast the meat."

Lin Feng lowered his head and continued roasting the meat. As he turned it and controlled the flames to keep it from burning, he said, "Logically speaking, someone as beautiful as you should have had people pursuing you over the years, right?"

If someone else had called her beautiful, Yun Yun would have found them frivolous, a lecherous scoundrel. But when Lin Feng said it, it felt entirely natural, his tone full of calm indifference. Rather than feeling displeased, Yun Yun felt a faint hint of happiness. After all, what woman did not enjoy hearing such words?

Yet her expression returned to its usual coolness as she glared at Lin Feng. "Just roast your meat, little fellow."

Lin Feng turned the roast and controlled the flames to keep it from burning, then merely said, "That makes sense. With your temperament and status, no one would dare pursue you."

Yun Yun was displeased. What was wrong with her temperament? How could it be that no one dared pursue her?

But after thinking about it, there really did not seem to be anyone. Still, it was not as though she cared.

"Hmph. As if I'd care."

Lin Feng handed her the roasted meat. Yun Yun's eyes lit up, and she began eating it with great relish.

A moment later, she seemed to recall something and said, "Oh, right. My strength is almost recovered as well."

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