Chapter 612 - 289: Unmasking (Part 3)

As for Jiang Feng bringing up this matter on his own initiative, it was mainly in hopes of resolving the grudge between him and Huang Li through Lin Tianlin, since both of them were now part of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

In reality, this whole story was also subtly guided by Lin Tianlin for Jiang Feng to recount.

If it weren’t for this story, Lin Tianlin might have fabricated something similar himself to deceive Huang Li and thus successfully resolve the animosity between her and Jiang Feng.

"Master, is this true?"

Huang Li stared at Jiang Feng and Lin Tianlin in disbelief.

Behind her, when Wu Jingming heard this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. So, Jiang Feng and Huang Li were both benefactor and enemy to each other. Otherwise, having to watch Huang Li constantly seeking out Jiang Feng every day made him rather uncomfortable.

Now that Huang Li had learned Jiang Feng’s true identity, even if there would be no more direct clashes in the future, their interactions would certainly be awkward and not as frequent as before.

"Last time the Dragon Saliva Fragrance failed to awaken your memories, it wasn’t that the Dragon Saliva Fragrance was ineffective, but that I used the wrong method."

Lin Tianlin took out a box of Dragon Saliva Fragrance.

He opened it and handed it to Huang Li, saying: "Eat it."

"Yes."

Huang Li did not hesitate.

She swallowed the entire box of Dragon Saliva Fragrance.

"Buzz!"

Lin Tianlin swiftly formed a seal technique, Spiritual Power injected into Huang Li’s mind, as layer upon layer of mysterious seals continuously emerged from his palm and surged into her consciousness.

Huang Li’s expression twisted in pain. Uncontrollably, her limbs flailed, and dark power flickered within her eyes.

It was as if she were resisting Lin Tianlin’s power.

But her mind exploded with a thunderclap.

Her entire body seemed struck by lightning at that instant.

She collapsed backward.

"Junior Sister!"

Wu Jingming rushed forward and caught her.

"Master, Junior Sister she..."

Wu Jingming was worried about Huang Li’s safety.

"Pour this bottle of Spiritual Spring Water into her mouth—she will awaken soon."

Lin Tianlin remained steady and unhurried, producing a bottle of Spiritual Spring Water and handing it to Wu Jingming.

Wu Jingming quickly received it, pried open Huang Li’s mouth, and slowly poured the Spiritual Spring Water inside. Sensing the energy, Huang Li’s throat reflexively moved, and she swallowed the entire bottle automatically.

Gradually, she opened her eyes.

When she saw all the people around and realized that Wu Jingming was holding her, she started and hurriedly struggled free, even slapping Wu Jingming’s shoulder in the process.

"What do you think you’re doing?"

Huang Li exclaimed angrily, her expression ugly.

"Junior Sister, Master helped awaken your memories, and you fainted. I just held you so you wouldn’t get hurt."

Wu Jingming said with a laugh as he rubbed his shoulder.

Though it hurt, the feeling of holding Huang Li just now was truly wonderful.

"Master, I..."

"Have you remembered it?"

Huang Li looked to Lin Tianlin, who was watching her expectantly.

Huang Li frowned, shaking her head slightly, but when she saw Jiang Feng nearby, her calm demeanor suddenly exploded with Curse Power. She reached out, about to choke Jiang Feng’s neck, and shouted angrily, "You dared to sneak into the Cyan Cloud Sect! Master, don’t stop me—he’s not Jiang Liu’er, he’s my enemy!"

A force instantly restrained Huang Li, preventing her from approaching Jiang Feng.

The one who made a move was Lin Tianlin.

"Jiang Feng is now, like you, a disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect. You are not to harm him."

Lin Tianlin spoke sternly.

"Master, he previously..."

Huang Li was unwilling to accept this.

"I gave him my word—so long as he handed over the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow to the Sect, I would guarantee his safety forever and eliminate Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall for him. Now he is not only a disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect but also a Talisman Master of Yagu Peak. No matter how deep the grudge between you two, I as your Master order you both to let it go. If you pursue it further, I will not tolerate either side."

Lin Tianlin’s words were resounding and powerful.

"Yes, I understand, Master."

Huang Li was shocked—Jiang Feng had actually given the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow to the Cyan Cloud Sect. She quickly spotted these treasures and, seeing Jiang Feng’s current status and position, she felt utterly deflated, realizing she could do nothing to him anymore.

Still, thinking that he had to lose the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow just to survive, her heart found a little consolation.

"Elder Fa Zheng said yesterday that Huang Li was the successor of Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall—the old master’s daughter. Where did you hear this rumor?"

Ji Tiansong suddenly interrogated.

"Well... Elder Ji, Sect Leader Lin, please don’t blame me. Yesterday, on my way to the Cyan Cloud Sect, some mysterious person left me a letter. Now that I think about it, the person harbored ill intent, clearly wanting to sow discord between our two sects. We must not fall for it."

Elder Fa Zheng said with a smile.

When he saw the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow appear at the appraisal assembly, he immediately sensed something was wrong. Once Jiang Feng stepped out, he already knew this was not an appraisal assembly, but a face-slapping fest.

It was all orchestrated just to embarrass him.

But who couldn’t spout bald-faced lies? He spun a few tales and forced his way through.

"All members of the Cyan Cloud Sect have eyes like torches; of course you won’t be easily deceived. I only mean to remind you, Elder Fa Zheng: keep your eyes open, lest you be manipulated by petty minds."

Ji Tiansong said with pointed meaning.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Ji."

Fa Zheng’s smile was uglier than a cry. His face might be thick enough, but being insulted to his face with no means to retort still made him want to lose his mind.

Unable to calm himself, he said to Jiang Feng, "The Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow are both Innate Magical Treasures. You’re just willing to give them up like this?"

"Elder, you may not know. Had the Cyan Cloud Sect not taken me in, I’d have been hacked to pieces by the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall already. Besides, these two Innate Magical Treasures never truly belonged to me; keeping them would only bring disaster. Why not hand them over to the Cyan Cloud Sect in exchange for safety? They’ll also help me eradicate Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall and settle the hatred in my heart—why not do it?"

Jiang Feng replied with utter sincerity.

"A wise man adapts to the circumstances. You truly are clever."

Fa Zheng gritted his teeth, nodding despite himself.

Just as Jiang Feng and Lin Tianlin had foreseen, once Huang Li’s identity and aura were exposed, investigations soon revealed that she had come from Central Earth. With that line, they discovered the Dragon Capital Underground Palace and the Divine Sect Mansion had both changed hands: the one called Jiang Feng had obtained the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow one after another.

He followed the clues back, learned of Jiang Feng from the Emperor of Great Zhou, and uncovered the grudge between Jiang Feng and Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall. Yet when they sought to learn Jiang Feng’s whereabouts from members of Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall, they witnessed Xiang Pangyun personally lead an assault on Dragon and Snake Island, eradicating all members of Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall.

At that point, the Divine Sect already suspected that Jiang Feng had fallen into the hands of the Cyan Cloud Sect. Otherwise, why would Cyan Cloud Sect eliminate Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall? Later investigation confirmed their suspicions.

They simply hadn’t believed that Jiang Feng would willingly hand both Innate Magical Treasures to the Cyan Cloud Sect. After all, even the Blood Domain Divine Sect possessed few such treasures.

How could Jiang Feng possibly give them up so easily?

So after arriving at the Cyan Cloud Sect, they pretended not to know Jiang Feng, instead using the matter of Huang Li to confuse Jiang Feng, Lin Tianlin, and the rest, hoping to spirit Jiang Feng away without anyone realizing.

They hadn’t expected Jiang Feng could use his Fortune Point to discern luck and misfortune.

Realizing something was amiss, he immediately sought out Lin Tianlin and handed over the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow. Even so, Jiang Feng didn’t foresee that Lin Tianlin would respond to the Divine Sect in such a manner.

This move exposed Fa Zheng’s real purpose, gave them a humiliating slap in the face, ensured Jiang Feng’s safety, and used the opportunity to restore Huang Li’s memories and resolve their enmity.

Even if Huang Li still harbored resentment, with Lin Tianlin’s restrictions—especially after learning that Jiang Feng’s personal safety relied on his exchange of the Qinglong Cauldron and Dragon Bone Bow—she dared not act rashly.

For if Huang Li chose to stay obsessed with revenge, she’d be helping the Divine Sect disgrace Lin Tianlin.

What’s more, the Divine Sect had just deceived her with the Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall affair; even a fool would not let them succeed after awakening to her memories.