boyutpedia Chapter 201 Investigating the Details
Chapter 201 Investigating the Details
Immediately afterwards, the three of them found a restaurant nearby and ordered some of its signature dishes.
Taking advantage of the lull before the dishes were served, Ling Feng looked at the two of them and asked:
"Have you two been staying in Heyang City lately?"
"whee......"
Zhou Xiaohuan was about to cheerfully take over the conversation when Zhou Yixian, quick-witted and sharp-tongued, preemptively answered:
"Yes, we've been having nothing to do lately, so Xiao Huan and I have been wandering around Heyang City aimlessly."
It turned out that when they parted ways outside Xiaochi Town last time, Ling Feng's meaningful look made Zhou Yixian feel uneasy.
He always felt that Ling Feng seemed to have discovered some of their secrets, and from that look in his eyes, he could vaguely sense an indescribable depth.
Zhou Yixian knew that Ling Feng was no ordinary person, and was afraid that Xiao Huan would say something wrong without thinking, which is why she answered so eagerly.
Seeing Zhou Yixian's reaction, Ling Feng simply smiled and did not press the matter further, instead changing the subject to other topics.
Before long, the food and drinks were served. Upon seeing this, the three of them immediately stopped talking and began to wolf down their food without saying a word.
After a hearty meal, the three sat around the table, staring blankly at the leftover food and messy dishes.
After a long while, they seemed to come to their senses and then began to drink together properly.
Of course, only Ling Feng and Zhou Yixian participated in the drinking.
Meanwhile, Zhou Xiaohuan, at some point, took out the string of crystal-clear, mouthwatering candied hawthorns from her bag.
As she savored the sweet and sour candied hawthorn, she watched Ling Feng and the other person chatting with great interest, her big, bright eyes sparkling.
Just as the two finished their drink, Ling Feng slowly put down his glass, his gaze fixed intently on Zhou Yixian, who was about to pick his teeth with a toothpick, and asked directly:
"I have met with you, Master, many times. Every time we meet, you give me an extraordinary feeling."
I dare to ask this question today, and I hope the Taoist priest will not take offense.
To be honest, I've always been incredibly curious about the origins of this long thing, wondering what mysterious background it has that evoked such unique feelings in me.
Upon hearing Ling Feng's sudden question, Zhou Yixian's hand, which was already in his mouth ready to pick his teeth, suddenly froze, and he was instantly stunned.
He never expected that the tricks he usually used to fool others would now be used against him by Ling Feng.
However, Zhou Yixian was someone who had spent years navigating the streets and alleys; what kind of situations hadn't he seen?
It's impossible for him to easily reveal his secrets just because of Ling Feng's short question.
He quickly regained his composure, a slightly embarrassed but polite smile appearing on his face, and then he chuckled and said:
"Haha, young hero, you jest! I am merely an ordinary Taoist priest with a little knowledge of the basics of Taoism. I have no special background whatsoever!"
After saying that, he secretly glanced at Ling Feng out of the corner of his eye, wanting to observe the other party's reaction.
"Oh! If, as you say, you only know some basic Taoist practices, then why do we always see you whenever a major event occurs on this continent?"
Take Dawang Village for example. Without your guidance, Taoist Master, I probably would never have been able to embark on that perilous journey to the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault!
Aren't these experiences something to be proud of?
Ling Feng's words were quite straightforward, almost making no attempt to conceal his intention to find out Zhou Yixian's true background.
However, faced with Ling Feng's sharp questioning, Zhou Yixian remained calm and composed, constantly shaking her head in denial.
"Haha! Young hero, you're too kind. I just happen to know some trivial life-saving techniques, so whenever I encounter a lively scene, I can't help but want to join in the fun."
As for telling you about the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury, that was purely because I was lucky and obtained relevant information by chance.
Despite Zhou Yixian's repeated denials, Ling Feng had actually anticipated this situation to some extent, but when faced with it, he still couldn't help but frown slightly.
Just then, Zhou Xiaohuan noticed the subtle change in Ling Feng's expression, and she suddenly interjected with a grin:
"Hehe, big brother, why are you always so curious about my grandfather's background?"
Hearing Zhou Xiaohuan's question, Ling Feng slowly turned his head, looked at her gently, and smiled slightly as he answered:
"Hehe, to be honest, I'm not just curious about your grandfather's background, I'm also very interested in yours!"
"Gah..."
However, as soon as he said that, the air seemed to freeze instantly, and the whole scene fell into a deathly silence.
Ling Feng's sudden words completely shattered the previously harmonious atmosphere of the conversation, leaving the grandfather and grandson speechless and at a loss for how to respond.
Upon seeing this, Ling Feng immediately understood that his questions might have indeed been somewhat abrupt and presumptuous.
So he quickly took a deep breath and then unleashed his immense and powerful aura without reservation.
In an instant, an overwhelming and suffocating pressure surged outwards like a tidal wave.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Feng revealed an extremely sincere expression, his gaze fixed intently on the grandfather and grandson before him, and slowly began to explain:
"I'm sure you two have seen it too, right? After so many years of dedicated cultivation, I have now successfully broken through to the peak of the Refining Emptiness and Merging with the Dao realm."
It is no exaggeration to say that in this world we live in, there is no one left who can rival me.
Besides, I have never had any grudges or conflicts with either of you!
So, the reason I'm so interested in your background is purely because of my incredibly strong curiosity; I mean you no harm. I hope you two won't take it to heart!
Although Ling Feng's words were sincere and extremely honest.
Strangely, the grandfather and grandson remained unmoved despite his powerful aura and sincere attitude.
The two of them kept looking at each other, their lips tightly closed, refusing to utter a single word.
Even more strangely, the earth-shatteringly powerful aura emanating from Ling Feng was like a gentle breeze to the grandfather and grandson, failing to elicit the slightest reaction from them. It was as if they were completely oblivious to the terrifying aura emanating from Ling Feng.
Seeing that they still looked suspicious and disbelieving, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.
To be honest, even he himself felt that this explanation was too absurd and bizarre, as if it were a deception of ghosts and monsters, and was hard to believe.
However, in order to successfully complete the arduous task of system delivery, Ling Feng had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue speaking:
"To be honest, I also have some immature speculations and conjectures about your backgrounds!"
"Oh? If that's the case, then young hero, you already know, so why bother asking us further questions?"
When Zhou Yixian heard Ling Feng's words, he assumed that Ling Feng was still trying to deceive the two of them with clever words.
Ling Feng didn't take this to heart, and simply blurted out all the wildly imaginative guesses he had seen online in his previous life:
"In my humble opinion, your background, Daoist priest, is probably intricately and deeply connected with the renowned Qingyun Sect, isn't it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yixian, who had been smiling and composed, froze instantly.