Xu Changxing had not expected his cultivation at the True Immortal fifth stage to have such an impact on Bu Yufeng.
But he could not explain any further just then and could only wait for Bu Yufeng to calm down on his own.
Fortunately, Bu Yufeng did not keep him waiting too long.
After only a moment, Bu Yufeng took a deep breath and said:
"I really did choose the right person.
"Since you've already reached the True Immortal fifth stage, why not display it openly instead of hiding it?"
Xu Changxing explained, "My sudden appointment as the Second-Generation Patriarch of Seven Star Island has already drawn far too much attention.
"If my cultivation were to soar into the sky as well, someone might plot against me."
Before he could finish, Bu Yufeng said angrily, "They wouldn't dare!
"I'd like to see which of them would dare lay a hand on my junior brother!"
Xu Changxing did not argue with Bu Yufeng, but smiled and said:
"Whether they dare or not, it would still be trouble.
"After all, I can't always act under your protection, Senior Brother.
"Hiding my cultivation gives me much more freedom to act.
"As long as I don't reveal my cultivation, there won't be any major trouble, and things will be easier for you too."
After a brief moment of consideration, Bu Yufeng said, "Then do as you wish.
"What did you come to see me about this time?"
Xu Changxing said, "Lately, I've been practicing a cultivation technique related to killing intent, and I discovered an unusually deep reserve of killing intent hidden beneath our Seven Star Island."
Bu Yufeng was taken aback. "You can even sense that?"
Xu Changxing raised his voice slightly. "Then my senses were right?"
After pondering for a moment, Bu