Chapter 47: Feigning Retreat to Capture

"Hehe!" Ye Si couldn't help but laugh. Anyone listening to a sixteen-year-old, thin, and inexperienced youth say, "I'm not younger than you," would find it hard to suppress a laugh.

Seeing Ye Si laugh so joyfully, Xu Feng helplessly lowered his head, thinking why no one would believe him when he told the truth.

"Hehe, don't feel wronged. Although you can't be a big wolf, you have great potential to be a little wolf and deceive young girls." Ye Si smiled and comforted Xu Feng, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

As she said this, Ye Si used her fingers to push a strand of messy hair behind her ear, displaying a uniquely feminine charm. This made Xu Feng pause, and he instinctively used his hand to help Ye Si push the hair on the other side.

"Then, can I be a big wolf?"

As Xu Feng's fingers helped Ye Si push the hair, occasionally touching her face, he blushed and couldn't help but laugh, "Sure! Then big sister will wait for you to become a big wolf!"

After saying this, she reached out and grabbed Xu Feng's fingers, preventing him from intentionally messing up her hair and then straightening it repeatedly.

Held by Ye Si, Xu Feng had to give up his interesting game and looked at Ye Si, who had a flirtatious expression, "Then, big sister Ye Si, give the big wolf a kiss first."

Ye Si laughed, suddenly closed her eyes, and pouted her rosy lips, which were so alluring that one couldn't resist wanting to kiss them. Especially with her eyes half-closed and her shy demeanor, it was even more tempting.

Xu Feng's heart fluttered, and he actually leaned over to kiss her, but missed.

"Little guy, you're really bold!" Ye Si's face flushed, not expecting Xu Feng to actually try to kiss her. She thought she couldn't treat him as an innocent youth anymore.

"Looks like big sister should stay away from you in the future." Ye Si's flawless face turned shy, and she gave Xu Feng a playful glare, looking like a girlfriend pouting.

"You're really charming." Xu Feng quickly turned his head, not daring to play with Ye Si anymore, "If big sister Ye Si comes to me, I should be more proactive, or it would be disrespectful to you."

After saying this, Xu Feng sat up straight. Compared to Ye Si, he felt his sixteen-year-old body would be harder to control.

"Is it my fault then?" Ye Si looked at Xu Feng with wide eyes.

"If big sister says so, I don't oppose it!" Xu Feng said with a grin.

"Heaven! How did I end up with such a brother? I need to reconsider this." Ye Si patted her forehead, but her smile showed no sign of disliking Xu Feng.

"Are you free tomorrow?"

"Huh?!" Xu Feng's sudden question made him look at Ye Si's exquisite face, "What's up?"

"I want you to help me hunt the spirit beast that severely injured Uncle Ye!" Ye Si's eyes carried a hint of worry, and her raised eyebrows made one want to smooth them out.

"Can we handle it?" Xu Feng gazed at the woman, worried. Even Uncle Ye had been defeated by it, showing its ferocity.

"We have to try! The deadline is approaching. If I fail, my second aunt won't let me off." Ye Si smiled bitterly, and Xu Feng felt his heart ache for her.

"I'll come tomorrow!" Xu Feng reassured her with a smile, "Big sister Ye Si, don't worry!"

Ye Si smiled and nodded vigorously, "Okay! If we can kill that beast, it will benefit us greatly. It has a ground-level technique in its body. If we can kill it, we'll not only get its treasures but also that ground-level technique."

"Ground-level technique?" Xu Feng's eyes widened. Liu Qianru had once said he was a sorcerer. Although Xu Feng wasn't very familiar with sorcerers in this world, he believed Liu Qianru's judgment. If he was a sorcerer, getting this technique would significantly boost his strength.

If he could obtain and use a ground-level technique, he wouldn't have to worry about Li Hexuan and his ilk.

"What kind of beast has a ground-level technique in its body?" Xu Feng asked in surprise.

"It was originally raised by a powerful person. After the person's death, it escaped. Uncle Ye told me about the ground-level technique sealed in its body. He had a friendship with that powerful person." Ye Si played with her hair, sitting opposite Xu Feng. Her long legs were taut, and the chair pressed against her wide and sensual hips, creating a beautiful curve that made one's heart race.

"Raised by someone?" Xu Feng took a deep breath, unable to imagine how powerful that sorcerer must have been to raise such a spirit beast. "But why does your second aunt want it?"

"The spirit beast is a treasure, from its blood to its bile, all beneficial to humans. My second aunt wants its bile, which is said to be good for beauty and health. But that's just an excuse; she really wants to use this opportunity to get rid of Uncle Ye." Ye Si smiled bitterly.

Xu Feng didn't expect Ye Si to have such a beastly second aunt and shook his head, "Since you know, why did you still take it on?"

"What can I do? I have no say in the Ye family." Ye Si sighed.

Seeing her raised eyebrows, Xu Feng used his fingers to smooth them, smiling, "Big sister Ye Si, it's all in the past! In the future, I'll be part of your world, and it won't be so hard."

Ye Si instinctively tried to avoid Xu Feng's fingers but stopped halfway, noticing the young man's serious and gentle expression, as if he wanted to see her into his soul.

"Okay!" Ye Si nodded, forgetting that the person in front of her was just a kid.

"Tomorrow, I'll check out how strong that beast is." Xu Feng smiled, "Maybe we can kill it."

Xu Feng laughed, though it was a joke, he was genuinely excited. He was very interested in the ground-level technique. Ground-level techniques were rare and powerful, even outside the town.

After smoothing Ye Si's eyebrows, Xu Feng brought his fingers to his nose, took a deep breath, and teased, "It has big sister Ye Si's fragrance!"

Seeing Xu Feng's flirtatious demeanor, Ye Si laughed and rolled her eyes, feeling amused. But when she saw Xu Feng's fingers under his nose, her face flushed with a woman's shyness.

"Hehe! I know big sister Ye Si won't let me stay here to sleep, so I won't stay and make things awkward. See you tomorrow, big sister Ye Si!" Xu Feng got up and left, his figure quickly disappearing from her sight.

Ye Si watched Xu Feng leave, feeling a bit reluctant. Despite the age difference, she felt warm and relaxed with him, as if he could really protect her.

But as this feeling surfaced, Ye Si couldn't help but pat her forehead and laugh, "What's wrong with today's young men? They're so skilled at seducing women and using feigned retreat!"

Xu Feng, of course, didn't know Ye Si had noticed his intentions. As he walked down to the first floor, he was stopped by a figure. The tall man in front of him had a fierce look in his eyes, warning, "Kid! Don't meddle in the Ye family's affairs, or you'll regret it."

Xu Feng recognized the man as Ye Hu, the servant who had once defied Ye Si. Xu Feng smiled, "What? The great Ye family afraid of a small servant?"

"Know your place. Stay away from our young lady. Otherwise, I'll make your death ugly!" Ye Hu stomped the ground, causing a large crack to appear, showing his strength.

Xu Feng was slightly shocked. A single kick with such terrifying power meant Ye Hu was at least a Ninth Rank, possibly a Tenth Rank.

Thinking about this, Xu Feng took a deep breath. He realized Ye Si's second aunt was willing to send a Xuan practitioner to monitor Ye Si.

"You can't scare me! That kick wasn't that strong!" Xu Feng's face showed disdain, despite his shock.

"It wasn't strong, but it's enough to deal with you! Kid, since you're from the Xiao family, I'll let you go this time. If you meddle in our Ye family's affairs again, I'll make your life worse than death. Killing a thousand servants like you is easy for me." Ye Hu said darkly.

Xu Feng smiled and walked past Ye Hu, leaving the pavilion. Ye Hu watched him go, feeling smug, "A small servant, always succumbs to threats."

But soon, Ye Hu noticed Xu Feng stop at the door, turn around, and show a row of white teeth, smiling harmlessly, "Sorry! I never succumb to threats! So, I'm sorry to tell you, I'll probably oppose you in the future!"

"Damn..." Ye Hu cursed, "You dare to try?!"

Xu Feng raised a finger and said, "Why don't we make a bet? For one month, you don't monitor Ye Si and let her act freely. After one month, we set up a stage in the town and have a showdown. What do you say?"

Ye Hu was stunned, looking at the young man strangely, thinking he must be crazy. A showdown with him? Didn't he know Ye Hu was a Ninth Rank Xuan practitioner? Wasn't it suicide to challenge him?

"Kid, you really have guts!" Ye Hu looked at Xu Feng darkly, "Fine, I'll accept. I'll see how you die in a month."

Xu Feng smiled at Ye Hu, knowing he was strong but willing to make this bet for Ye Si. He couldn't bear to see her sad, so he decided to help her deal with this servant. If the servant didn't harass Ye Si for a month, she would have less trouble.

Xu Feng was that kind of person. If he cared for someone, he would do his best for them, which was why he had good relationships in his past life. Perhaps this was also why Lin Xi had waited for him despite his infidelity. Xu Feng was extremely good to Lin Xi, even running through storms and lightning to buy her barbecue when she wanted it.

It would be hard to deal with Ye Hu in a month, but Xu Feng was willing to face this pressure to do something for Ye Si.

Ye Hu looked at the young man coldly, planning to kill him in a month. This kid's challenge would be his own fault, and even the Xiao family's master couldn't say anything.

Xu Feng naturally sensed Ye Hu's killing intent and smiled, "It's a bit hard, but I'll try my best to reach Ninth Rank, or even Tenth Rank, in a month. I won't disappoint you!"

Saying this, Xu Feng left without looking back.

Ye Hu was stunned, then laughed wildly, "Reach Ninth or Tenth Rank in a month? Do you think cultivating is drinking water? If it were that easy, why would there be fewer than five Ninth Rank warriors in this town?"

Ninth Rank! Already a town's overlord!

"I'm waiting for you!" Ye Hu sneered.

Xu Feng left the pavilion, not regretting his bold decision. He knew it was impossible to reach Ninth Rank in a month with normal cultivation, so he would have to find another way.

Thinking about the pressure on him, whether from Li Hexuan or Ye Hu, both wanting his life, and his own inferior strength, Xu Feng realized that strength was his greatest pursuit.

"If I could get that ground-level technique, at least I wouldn't fear Li Hexuan!" Xu Feng took a deep breath.

Returning to the Xiao family, Xu Feng practiced the Wind Splitting Fist for a while, then started practicing the Dao Xuan Scripture. Due to the numerous black lightning he had absorbed, his strength had improved, reaching the Middle Seventh Rank.

Of course, this strength was far from enough to face Li Hexuan and Ye Hu, especially Ye Hu, against whom Xu Feng had no chance of winning.

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Xu Feng left the pavilion, not regretting his bold decision. He knew it was impossible to reach Ninth Rank in a month with normal cultivation, so he would have to find another way.