A Cunning Pervert in the Cultivation World Chapter 625: The Hunter Becomes the Hunted (4)

Viper’s frown deepened.

’Such a prodigy... And where did this fellow even come from?’

She was certain she had never seen him inside the auction hall.

And she had also been the one who led Li Feng into this private room earlier, yet she hadn’t noticed this masked man accompanying him.

If he had been hiding nearby the entire time, she should have sensed his presence.

’Then when did he get here?’

Her eyes briefly flickered toward the wooden mask covering Ye Mo’s face.

There was something strange about this man.

Viper tightened her grip on her sword.

Whatever the case, she knew one thing.

This man was far more troublesome than his cultivation suggested.

Soon, another exchange followed.

Viper’s slender sword flashed forward, forcing Ye Mo to raise his chain to block.

The blade struck the dark chain and was immediately deflected to the side.

Viper used the force of the collision to twist her body and leap backward.

Her feet touched the ground lightly as she retreated several meters, creating some distance between them.

She lowered her sword slightly, her eyes remaining fixed on Ye Mo.

For the first time since the fight began, she stopped attacking.

Ye Mo also stood still, the chain hanging loosely from his hand.

Neither of them spoke.

The atmosphere between them grew tense.

Viper’s gaze swept over him once more.

After a brief moment, she made her decision.

’There’s no point in lingering here anymore.’

She still didn’t understand why there were more of the Righteous Sword’s people, nor why hadn’t come despite the commotion outside his room.

But one thing was certain.

If the Righteous Sword himself decided to come here, things would become troublesome.

Not to mention, she had already failed to accomplish what she came here to do.

There was no reason to risk staying any longer.

Viper slowly lowered her sword.

From behind, Han Wei had been watching the entire exchange.

The moment he realized Viper was preparing to leave, his eyes lit up.

"Brother Ye! She’s trying to run away!"

Viper’s gaze immediately snapped toward him as a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

Han Wei’s expression stiffened.

"...Ah."

The next moment, he quickly shuffled over and hid behind Ye Mo, using him as a shield.

Ye Mo glanced back at him.

"You’re quite shameless, aren’t you?"

Han Wei ignored him and peeked out from behind his shoulder.

"I’m just helping you keep an eye on her! And keep your eyes on her!"

Ye Mo simply smiled and said nothing.

Viper sneered.

"So what if you know I’m about to leave?"

With that, she reached into her robe and took out a single talisman.

Then spiritual energy flowed into it.

The talisman suddenly lit up, its surface covered in faint golden patterns.

Viper glanced at Ye Mo and Han Wei with a mocking smile.

"Try and catch me if you can."

The moment she finished speaking, the talisman burst into light.

Her figure instantly disappeared.

Han Wei’s eyes widened.

"She’s actually gone?!"

He poked his head out from behind Ye Mo, staring at the spot where Viper had disappeared.

"Brother Ye, what are we waiting for?! Chase her!"

Ye Mo remained still, staring at the empty space where Viper had vanished.

Then a faint smile appeared beneath his wooden mask.

"Oh just relax."

Han Wei blinked.

"Relax? She just ran away!"

Ye Mo slowly turned his head toward him.

"Who said... she was supposed to stay?"

Han Wei froze.

"...Eh?"

Ye Mo’s smile deepened slightly.

"Let’s just say... this is exactly what Master Li wanted."

Han Wei stared at him in confusion.

"What do you mean by that?"

Ye Mo simply shrugged.

"I don’t know. Go ask him."

Han Wei stared at him.

"You don’t know?"

"No idea." Ye Mo shook his head.

"Then why did you say that??"

"Because he told me to let her go."

Han Wei’s expression became even more confused.

"...And that’s it?"

Ye Mo nodded.

"That’s it."

Han Wei fell silent for a moment before rubbing his forehead.

For some reason, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was missing something important.

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The two of them eventually turned around and walked back inside.

Ye Mo pushed open the door.

Han Wei, who was following behind, stepped through after him.

But the moment he entered, he stopped.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

The room was no longer empty.

Several figures dressed in white cloaks stood silently inside, their faces hidden beneath their hoods.

They were completely motionless, standing in neat rows as if they had been waiting for them.

Han Wei’s eyes widened.

’Those...’

He stared at the white-cloaked figures, his expression slowly changing.

’Wooden puppets?’

He had seen them before.

They were the same strange puppets that had appeared inside the Divine Brick.

He had seen them challenge Purple Death on many occasions.

’But why were they here?’

Han Wei’s expression grew more serious.

He knew these puppets were far from ordinary.

He had witnessed their strength inside the Divine Brick before.

Even though they looked completely lifeless, each of them possessed terrifying combat ability.

And judging from the faint pressure they gave off...

’Every single one of them is stronger than me...’

Han Wei’s gaze suddenly shifted toward the front of the room.

There, at the back, he saw Li Feng sitting comfortably, calmly enjoying the scene below.

His arm was casually draped around a familiar woman sitting beside him.

Han Wei stared for a moment before recognizing her.

’That’s... Sister Yao Xin?’

And if Han Wei had a clear view from the front, he probably would have swallowed nervously.

Because right now, Li Feng’s draped hand wasn’t simply resting on her shoulder.

It had slipped inside her robe, openly squeezing one of her soft breasts without the slightest attempt at concealment.

Yet Yao Xin didn’t seem to mind at all.

She smiled sweetly and picked up a piece of fruit, bringing it toward Li Feng’s mouth.

"Master~ Here you go~"

Her voice was soft and almost coquettish.

Li Feng simply opened his mouth and accepted the fruit without a hint of embarrassment.

He chewed slowly, still watching the corridor confrontation with mild interest, while his fingers continued to lazily knead Yao Xin’s breast under the cover of her robe.

Ye Mo, however, didn’t seem to care about what was happening in front of him.

He simply reached up and removed his wooden mask, revealing his calm expression.

Then he walked toward Li Feng and bowed slightly.

"Master, as per your order, that woman has escaped."

Li Feng continued chewing the fruit Yao Xin had fed him, his hand still lazily groping her breast inside her robe.

He only glanced at Ye Mo briefly before giving a small nod.

"Mm. Good."

Han Wei stood there for a moment, feeling more and more like he was missing something important.

Everyone seemed to understand what was happening except him.

Finally, unable to hold it in any longer, he approached Li Feng hesitantly.

"Master..."

Li Feng glanced at him.

"Hmm? What is it?"

Han Wei scratched his cheek awkwardly.

"About what just happened... What exactly is going on?"

Li Feng stared at him for a moment before a faint smile appeared on his face.

Instead of answering immediately, he turned his gaze back toward the auction below.

"Well... The Righteous Sword... Since they have already given me that title..."

"I might as well act like one."