It's unclear what kind of pep talk Feng Shiyi gave Feng Yunjie, but the next time he saw Wang San, he was able to maintain his composure and didn't tremble as much. Still, the hand that constantly gripped his sword while walking with Wang San showed he was still living in fear.
Poor kid!
After Dug warned him, Wang San reined himself in a lot, no longer openly declaring his affection for Feng Yunjie.
He switched to a different approach.
He would secretly collect personal items Feng Yunjie had used, fallen hairs, and such. Occasionally, he'd hide in a corner, obsessively staring at Feng Yunjie's belongings, letting out strange, giggling sounds.
He'd warn any workers, servants, or anyone else who had contact with Feng Yunjie to stay away from his "little brother." He'd also spread out rice paper and draw pictures of himself and Feng Yunjie together.
However, Wang San's drawing skills were terrible; only faint outlines could be seen. He had to label their names on the pictures and write strange phrases like, "For Brother Yun, I can give everything," "All who harm Brother Yun must die," and "Look at me, look at me, you're not allowed to look at anyone else."
Feng Yunjie accidentally saw the content of Wang San's drawings and nearly had a breakdown. He immediately went to Dug, his eyes bloodshot. "Seventh Master, I can't take it anymore. Why don't we send him back to the Feng Family? If this continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to stop myself from killing him…"
"Third Young Master, just bear with it for a bit longer. Wang San is still very useful. Didn't your second uncle go to find a suitable woman for him?" Dug said. "Once we find the right woman, you'll be free."
Feng Shiyi had sent Zhang Han back to the Feng Family to help Wang San find a woman.
Wang San's destructive power was too great; he could even scare Feng Yunjie to that extent. Any random woman would likely break down in a day or two, and keeping him in the team would become a burden. They needed to find a woman who could control Wang San, was loyal to the Feng Family, and could also be of some help to the team. In that case, female disciples from the Feng Family's direct lineage became the best choice.
"Third Young Master, are you really not considering Wang San's protection?" Dug asked.
Feng Yunjie shook his head vigorously. "Seventh Master, having you is enough for me."
"Sigh!" Dug sighed, regretting. "Third Young Master, you have no idea what you're missing."
"Then consider me unworthy of receiving it!" Feng Yunjie said. "Seventh Master, can you talk to Wang San and tell him to stop doing those things? Even if he needs to grow, it wouldn't hurt to wait a day or two!"
"For a Heavenly Demon, growth requires seizing every moment. We have to deal with crises that could arise at any time. For the overall benefit of our team, I cannot grant your request." Dug shook his head. "Third Young Master, he hasn't truly harmed you. You can pretend you didn't see it."
"He's like a damn ghost, appearing out of nowhere! How can I pretend I didn't see it?!" Feng Yunjie roared hysterically. Then, his voice softened. "Seventh Master, please, make him settle down for a while. One day, tomorrow, my father will send my junior sister to him…"
You're human.
Is your junior sister not human?
Your Feng Family is truly something else!
It won't be unjust at all if I stab you in the back later! But for now, they still had their uses. Suddenly, Dug's ears twitched. He subtly glanced at the door and shook his head again. "Third Young Master, Wang San must grow up as quickly as possible. Have you ever considered a day when his Yandere tendencies are directed at enemies, and they experience the same fear as you? You've practiced martial arts for many years; you should know what kind of consequences arise in a martial arts competition when one side suddenly feels fear?"
Feng Yunjie imagined himself as one of the combatants, and then Wang San suddenly appearing from the side. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
"Now do you realize Wang San's importance?" Dug smiled. "Third Young Master, whether our Peacekeeping Vanguard goes to eliminate evil forces or we have the Qiao Family martial arts competition six months from now, the presence or absence of Wang San could make all the difference. Now, do you still think Wang San doesn't need to train his abilities? Do you still want to send him back to the Feng Family?"
Feng Yunjie shook his head.
His desire for the Qiao Family Sacred Land temporarily outweighed his fear of Wang San. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Seventh Master, my fear of Wang San won't last forever, will it?"
"Of course." Dug nodded, without specifying whether it would or wouldn't.
"That's good," Feng Yunjie sighed in relief, exclaiming, "Indeed, no Heavenly Demon is useless. I'll just avoid him for the next couple of days."
"Third Young Master, you don't necessarily have to avoid him," Dug said. "Maintaining a spirit of courage is an essential quality for a martial artist to reach the peak. Why don't you try to face your fear directly and then overcome it? When you conquer the fear in your heart, your future achievements will be immeasurable."
Feng Yunjie was stunned, as if enlightened. He stood up and bowed deeply to Dug. "Thank you, Seventh Master, for guiding me. Yunjie has learned a lot."
Outside the door.
Feng Shiyi, who had been eavesdropping for a long time, looked thoughtful. Then, without disturbing Dug in the room, he quietly turned and left.
He had also sought out Dug because of Wang San. Feng Shiyi felt that the neurotic Wang San was having too great an impact on Feng Yunjie, and if it continued, it would likely leave a lasting shadow in Feng Yunjie's heart, which was extremely detrimental to a martial artist's growth.
But now, after overhearing Dug and Feng Yunjie's conversation, he changed his mind. Feng Yunjie had it too easy; perhaps keeping Wang San was indeed a form of tempering for him.
Moreover.
Feng Shiyi also confirmed one thing: Dug truly always acted in the best interest of the Feng Family and hadn't changed because of Wang San's inclusion. That was enough.
Feng Yunjie left.
Dug continued to cultivate. He was waiting to see if the people sent by the Feng Family could find other contestants in Luyang City who could enter the Simulation Arena.
Wang San's appearance had shown him a new way of fighting. If he could find new contestants and persuade them to join his team, his subsequent plans would be much smoother.
Dug wasn't in a hurry to visit the Iron Palm Gang or anything like that; those were just ploys to deceive the Feng Family and lower their guard.
Of course, if he only had one Keyword to maintain, all his plans would be genuine. He would fully support the Feng Family and grow step by step.
Because for a maintainer, changing patrons was equivalent to betrayal, which would cause a significant reduction in his personal attributes, just like Wang San, who was unwilling to change his words or actions when threatened.
Dug also couldn't afford those consequences, but he also had a backstab. Therefore, maintaining the interests of a third-rate family was not the optimal solution.
After all, betraying them would not only incur no loss but would also yield immense benefits.
Maintain—job hop—maintain again—job hop again—
Continuing this cycle was the optimal solution for his growth.
Even if he were to truly establish a Peacekeeping Vanguard, it shouldn't be with the powerless Feng Family. It should be with one of the Three Gates and Five Sects. Only an idiot would work step by step if they could find a bigger investor! The Iron Palm Gang, a tier above the Feng Family, was actually Dug's chosen second patron.
However.
Qiu Yuanlang, the leader of the Iron Palm Gang, was considered a first-rate master, and he had many disciples. Without the assurance of getting away unscathed, Dug wouldn't take that risk.
He needed to at least build his own team and let Qiu Yuanlang see the strength of the Heavenly Demon before changing patrons to have any persuasive power.
Currently.
Dug's biggest enemies were the other contestants in the Simulation Arena.
When he left the Feng Family, he still felt there was a long way to go and enough time for him to grow, but Wang San's Yandere-induced fear made him feel a sense of crisis aga
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