And Yi Feng happened to be exactly that kind of person.
Yi Feng was such a person.
Public pressure?
It did not exist.
His heart was set on nothing but money.
Inside the main hall of the Hundred Refinements Sect.
Shi Qingwu sat at the head of the hall, while the man in black stood respectfully beside her.
"Not bad, this kid's actually pretty reliable. All kinds of mockery are flying around outside, yet he doesn't give a damn. He drinks and fishes every day," the man in black said with a smile. "Before, I was genuinely worried he wouldn't be able to bear that kind of pressure and would throw in the towel. Looks like I was overthinking it."
"Mm!"
Shi Qingwu nodded solemnly and said, "We only need to hold on for one more month. As long as I successfully receive the Sect Master's inheritance after that month, it will be a done deal."
As she said this.
The corners of her lips lifted slightly.
But the next moment, her face suddenly turned deathly pale, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.
"This is bad."
Her expression darkened as she hurriedly sealed several of her acupoints.
"Sect Master, what happened to you?"
The man in black looked worried.
"I broke through not long ago, and my unstable realm has caused a backlash!" Shi Qingwu said gravely.
"Then you..."
The man in black looked at her with concern.
"The situation is quite serious. I'm afraid I'll need to enter seclusion for a few days." Shi Qingwu said solemnly, "And I'll need you to protect me."
"But... but if both of us enter seclusion, what will happen to that kid?"
The man in black said heavily, "This final month is the critical juncture. Sun Zimei and the others will