Chapter 669 The Zhou Family's Reputation
"Lord Black Crow, please rest assured, my place is very secret. Even a Grandmaster from the Zhou family would not be able to detect it here."
"Not long ago, a peak Grandmaster came, and they didn't detect my location either."
Hu Feng served Black Crow meticulously. She knew that Black Crow's sudden elevation to the status of a divine envoy was entirely his doing.
After many of Saint Moon Divine Venerable's divine envoys perished, the task of selecting new divine envoys fell to Black Crow.
Black Crow had been in league with Hu Feng for a long time.
Initially, Hu Feng didn't know who Black Crow was working for. It wasn't until she received the divine envoy's token this time that Hu Feng realized Black Crow was a trusted subordinate of Saint Moon Divine Venerable.
The name of Saint Moon Divine Venerable had already begun to spread, as the divine envoys had spared no effort in its dissemination.
Martial artists who reached the Grandmaster realm were more or less aware of the news.
Although Hu Feng had only recently reached the Grandmaster realm and spent most of her time alone, she had still heard the name Saint Moon Divine Venerable.
Saint Moon Divine Venerable could easily turn an ordinary person into a Grandmaster-level martial artist, or grant a Grandmaster-level martial artist the strength of a peak Grandmaster. Before Hu Feng had any contact with Black Crow, all of this seemed like a fantasy.
But after becoming a divine envoy and receiving Saint Moon Divine Venerable's blessings, Hu Feng understood that it was all true, with no falsehood.
Saint Moon Divine Venerable's rewards were enough to allow her to unleash the power of a peak Grandmaster in a short period.
While enjoying Hu Feng's service, Black Crow, satisfied, pinched her chin. "Your little mouth truly possesses a certain magic."
"Since you like staying here, then stay. This place is indeed a good spot. Staying here, I feel my cultivation could even advance a bit faster."
Upon hearing this, Hu Feng's expression immediately changed. She thought Black Crow was going to take this place from her.
Although Hu Feng had obtained this place by chance, on the very first day she acquired this cave, she had decided that everything here was hers. If Black Crow were to seize it…
"Look at the expression on your face, it's ruined my mood."
"Don't worry, I won't take this place from you. Saint Moon Divine Venerable has given me many tasks, and I cannot rest until they are completed."
Of course, Black Crow wanted to stay and cultivate. Not only could he achieve twice the result with half the effort here, but he also had Hu Feng's company. Why wouldn't he?
However, the matters arranged by Saint Moon Divine Venerable were too important, and he could not afford any delay. Even his visit to Hu Feng this time was for an important matter.
"I've come to give you a mission."
"The Zhu family in the southwest!"
"Go to the Zhu family as soon as possible and find out what they are doing. If possible, controlling the entire Zhu family would be best."
Hu Feng looked at Black Crow with alluring eyes, her charm overflowing. "Do you really want me to go serve the old fellows of the Zhu family? Aren't you afraid I'll be wronged?"
Facing Hu Feng's words, Black Crow showed no sympathy. Instead, he let out a cold laugh.
Black Crow’s hand immediately gripped Hu Feng's neck, and he said coldly, "I've told you before, do not have any complaints about the matters I arrange."
As he spoke, the force of his grip increased again.
Although Hu Feng was a Grandmaster-level martial artist and could use her internal energy to break free from Black Crow, she dared not. Even with the blessings of Saint Moon Divine Venerable, she was still no match for Black Crow.
Hu Feng said softly, "Sir, you are hurting Feng'er." Tears began to well up in her eyes.
Seeing this, Black Crow finally loosened his grip slightly and said in a low voice, "I can make you a divine envoy, and I can also render you powerless."
"Never, never disappoint me."
Hu Feng dared not show any dissatisfaction and could only serve him with all her might.
Meanwhile, not far from the hollow tree, Chen Yang was probing his spiritual power around the area bit by bit. Just as Chen Yang's spiritual power was about to touch the hollow tree, a shout came from a distance: "Who is this brash kid!"
The speaker was a Grandmaster from the Zhou family. Although the Zhou family's Grandmaster had been heavily injured by Zhu Wenwu's palm strike, patrols in the back mountains were still ongoing. This Queyun Mountain was very strange, and several of his men had already disappeared in the vicinity. One or two were inconsequential, but the continuous reduction in personnel had caused considerable unrest within the mine. If this continued, it would affect the entire mine's production. The Zhou family's Grandmaster had not expected that as soon as he followed the clues to the back mountain, he would see Chen Yang extending his spiritual power. Although the two had never met, the immense spiritual power emanating from Chen Yang made the Zhou family's Grandmaster cautious and refrain from attacking. Chen Yang looked at the Zhou family's Grandmaster before him, then scanned his surroundings. Upon realizing that the other party was alone, a smile spread across his face. Chen Yang would not show mercy to anyone from the Zhou family. Since this Grandmaster had encountered him alone, it could only be blamed on his bad luck. However, before making a move, Chen Yang wanted to inquire about some clues.
"Greetings, senior. I am Chen Er. I have disturbed you by passing through this place. Please forgive me, senior."
The Zhou family's Grandmaster was surprised that this martial artist with such a vast spiritual power was so humble, and for a moment, he didn't know how to be angry. Ever since being struck by that palm, the Zhou family's Grandmaster had been holding back a surge of anger. He had intended to vent it today but had unexpectedly encountered such a soft target. The martial artist before him looked young, yet possessed such powerful spiritual energy, indicating that his identity was by no means simple.
"This is Zhou family territory. Outsiders are not allowed to trespass. Which family's disciple are you?" The Zhou family's Grandmaster also wanted to know who could nurture such an outstanding disciple.
Chen Yang cupped his hands and said calmly, "My master specifically instructed me never to reveal my identity. Please forgive me, senior."
"I am new to this area and was unaware this was Zhou family land. I will leave the mountain now." The Zhou family's Grandmaster was not surprised by Chen Yang's answer. There were too many people in the martial world with peculiar ideas. Perhaps he was afraid his disciple would encounter enemies if his identity was revealed. Seeing that the young man before him harbored no hostility, the Zhou family's Grandmaster relaxed. "Since that is the case, come with me." After examining Chen Yang from head to toe, the Zhou family's Grandmaster nodded with satisfaction. "With such strength at such a young age, your master must also be a reclusive expert." Seeing Chen Yang's demeanor, the Zhou family's Grandmaster guessed that Chen Yang was merely a young man who had just left his master to venture into the world. He immediately had an idea and shamelessly said, "You mentioned earlier that you had heard of the Zhou family's reputation?"