Every time I silently recite a phrase in my heart, the spiritual energy within me starts to circulate on its own, as if drawn by some force. It doesn't erupt with increased power like when using Daoist Skill, but rather coordinates.

All the discordant sounds and conflicting energies within my body now harmonize. The two streams of spiritual energy that would have collided and injured my body pass by each other without interference. Even the sounds around my ears become exceptionally clear. If it were anyone else, surrounded by such a crowd of onlookers, they probably couldn't sit still.

But ever since picking up this mental method, he felt an inner tranquility. Throughout, he merely furrowed his brow, pondering the meaning of the text, rather than observing his surroundings.

"Speaking of which, what's his flaw, after all?"

"He's a philanderer, didn't you hear? While outside, he was entangled ambiguously with several women from the Joyful Sect. Inside the sect, he's a lecher incarnate, and several Swordmaster Peak members have fallen victim to his hands."

"I can vouch for this. I personally saw him take at least five or six different women out for fun. Last time, I even caught him in the act. Guess what this guy was doing."

"Taking the girl shopping for clothes again!"

"Cough, cough, for fear that you youngsters might be unaware, let me just say, yesterday, Yuzhu Peak's third-generation chief, Yun Xiyin, our Senior Sister Yun, actively invited him out for a walk."

They drew a sharp breath.

This news is indeed ground-shaking. After all, many saw the two of them leaving together yesterday from the Gathering Pavilion, though no one knows where they went to mess around. However, judging by Yun Xiyin's shy yet joyful demeanor upon returning...

"According to the sisters of Yuzhu Peak, after Senior Sister Yun returned to the Mountain Gate yesterday, she looked rosy, and she couldn't suppress the smile at the corner of her lips. She was in high spirits. It seems... Alas, she might already be smitten."

"How could this be? Wait a minute! Then why did he specifically seek out Master Yu Ying today? Could it be that even Master Yu Ying..."

"Hmm."

Someone merely nodded deeply.

"According to unofficial sources, Master Yu Ying and this Jiang Feng seem to be from the same hometown. Both have long lived near the Long Country's border. Didn't you know?"

"Jiang Feng was brought back from the southeast by Master Yu Ying."

Covering his head in frustration.

Everyone was pointing and muttering at a man reading in the distance, unaware of any of this. They grumbled with disdain, standing on their moral high ground in ruthless condemnation. However, everyone was quite clear on one point.

That is, they only ever criticized him for being a playboy, always flirting, but no one ever said he was weak.

This is the confidence his strength brings and the social status he holds within the sect.

His ears twitched.

The book in his hand turned another page.

With such a commotion around, how could he possibly not hear? Although he didn't know where these disciples heard all sorts of rumors—those versions sounded a bit outrageous—oddly enough, they weren't entirely off. He suspected it was likely Qiao Yuan had mentioned these things and the word got out.

After all, she was the only hometown companion who entered the inner sect with him, having witnessed everything. If it were in the past, hearing them gossip about him, he would have had to shout a few words and make those brats quiet down. But ever since reading this peculiar mental method, he found that his heart was surprisingly undisturbed.

Truly remarkable.

"Congratulations Brother Jiang on seizing ninth place at this Nine Peaks Martial Ceremony. How has your body recovered after a few days?"

A familiar voice unexpectedly echoed in his heart.

Slender fingers plucked the zither strings, producing melodious sounds that scattered the birds and beasts. Even many disciples curious about Jiang Feng retreated a few steps, as if under some restriction.

Speaking of which, Yu Ying's individual combat skills might not rank high within the Mountain Gate, but her unique musical Divine Skills were truly astonishing. Considering the effect, probably none in the Divinity Transformation Stage within the Mountain Gate could match her.

No panic, no confusion, but calmly setting down the mental method in his hand. This behavior even shocked himself, clearly the effect brought by the mental method.

Looking up, the woman approaching was ageless—like a flashy teenage girl, a slightly mature yet vibrant twenty-year-old, or a thirty-year-old who had borne children and become a matriarch.

Her various demeanors overlapped, rendering Yu Ying particularly mysterious. Her orange long dress remained elegant, just covering her ankles. Slit openings on either side of the waist and hips were woven with silk sashes, ensuring no spring scenes leaked out.

She held a pipa, adorned with light green bows on the chest and sleeves. Tassels hung from her waist. Perhaps because it was summer, the chest and shoulder openings were noticeably wider than in winter, boasting a sexy collarbone deep enough to hold two spoons of water.

Her voluptuous figure ended here as the long dress concealed it, leaving people a bit itchy-hearted.

Leisurely sitting in front of the young man, her charming face bore minimal embellishment; just a slight dusting of powder for a natural look—her rosy lips, radiant eyes, long hair with a strand coiled at the back, fixed by a gold peony hairpin, adding an extra hint of allure.

At least, to others, she appeared alluring.

"Recovering fairly well; as long as I'm still alive. So, better speak up. Today, my body isn't very settled inside, lest I inadvertently injure you."

Not even a flinch.

For he knew, this was a trap cloaked by Yu Ying's appearance, truly a trap!

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