Chapter 144: Unyielding


    From Zhi Ke''s ount and the conversation between Liu Fenng and Yang Xueyi just now, Meng Zhang finally understood. Yang Xueyi doesn''t reject joining other cultivation forces, but she insists on rescuing the mortals of the Yang Family first. She doesn''t solely focus on her own future but is willing to walk a more difficult path for the sake of her mortal rtives. This girl is both affectionate and righteous, with good character, and her principles align well with Meng Zhang''s intentions.


    For once, Meng Zhang felt a moment ofpassion, and if possible, he wanted to help this youngdy. However, by doing so, he woulde into conflict with Green Bamboo Mountain, which made him hesitate.


    Though Twin Sess Valley has always looked down upon Green Bamboo Mountain, they were only entitled to do so because they were on a par with them. Green Bamboo Mountain, after all, was a cultivation sect ofparable standing to Twin Sess Valley, and Taiyi Sect''s strength was far from matching that of Green Bamboo Mountain.


    Helping others is a good deed, but if one overestimates their abilities and gets involved beyond their capacity, it would be foolish. While Meng Zhang pondered over this matter, he left Four Seas Building and arrived on the streets outside.


    Meng Zhang entered a nearby alley, nning to cut through to the grocery store and have a chat with Zhang Zhanlin. But as he reached the entrance of the alley, a group of people blocked his way.


    A bunch of cultivators dressed in Green Bamboo Mountain''s uniforms had surrounded Yang Xueyi. Liu Fenng, with two followers, was standing aside, watching the scene unfold.


    "Yang Xueyi, be obedient ande back with us. If you cooperate, perhaps the elders might spare your life. But if you continue to be stubborn, no one will be able to save you," a Green Bamboo Mountain cultivator said menacingly.


    Yang Xueyi looked at the Green Bamboo Mountain cultivators in front of her, her face full of hatred and her eyes reddening with anger.


    "Your Green Bamboo Mountain framed my Yang Family for unfathomable crimes, causing the massacre of my entire family. This deep-seated hatred will be etched in my heart forever, and I will neverpromise with you."


    The Green Bamboo Mountain cultivator''s face turned grim. "At such a young age, you''ve fallen into the evil path and refuse to repent. Today, my Green Bamboo Mountain will uphold justice and eliminate the likes of you, the demonic and wicked."


    The Green Bamboo Mountain cultivator was about to make a move when Liu Fenng stopped him.


    "Wait, don''t be so hasty. Let me say something," Liu Fenng, a mere Refining Qi stage cultivator, spoke, but his father was an elder in the Foundation Building stage of the Liu Family. The Green Bamboo Mountain cultivator had to give him some face.


    Seeing the Green Bamboo Mountain cultivator pause, Liu Fenng said to Yang Xueyi, "Miss Yang, this is yourst chance. As long as you join our Liu Family, I promise to protect you today."


    "But if you remain so obstinate, refusing to ept the goodwill of the Liu Family, then I can''t help you anymore."


    Yang Xueyi gave Liu Fenng a cold nce. "These Green Bamboo Mountain cultivators are your doing, aren''t they? You want to use them to force me into submission."


    Liu Fenng didn''t show any embarrassment at having his schemes exposed. "The Liu Family is eager to recruit talents like Miss Yang, so it''s only natural to use some methods."


    "Miss Yang, it''s time for you to make a decision. Will you join the Liu Family or not? Speak your mind."


    Yang Xueyi''s face remained resolute. "Even if I die in battle today, I will never let a despicable person like you have your way."


    Yang Xueyi''s unwavering words angered Liu Fenng, and hepletely gave up trying to win her over.


    "Fine, fine. You are truly ignorant and don''t know what''s good for you, you stubborn woman. Today, you''ll have bad luck."


    "Brothers of Green Bamboo Mountain, you don''t need to worry about my face anymore. You can handle this stubborn woman however you like."


    Upon hearing Liu Fenng''s words, the Green Bamboo Mountain cultivators took out talismans, activated their magic tools, and prepared to take action.


    "Stop!" A loud shout came from behind. At some point, a group of Twin Sess Valley patrolling cultivators had arrived nearby.


    "Within the market, all grudges and killings are forbidden. If you want to fight, take it outside. If you dare to act here, don''t me me for being impolite." The leader of the Twin Sess Valley patrolling cultivators spoke arrogantly, surveying the crowd.


    Twin Sess Valley had a history of being domineering, but inside Singing Sand City, physical confrontations were strictly prohibited, as ordained by the higher-ups of Twin Sess Valley, and it was an absolute rule not to vite.


    "This Liu young master, if your father were here, he might have some face. But as for you, be a Foundation Building stage cultivator first before speaking," said the Twin Sess Valley cultivator disdainfully.


    "The face of this young master is more significant than the buttocks of a Foundation Building stage cultivator," a sarcastic voice echoed from somewhere.


    Liu Fenng waspletely enraged. No longer caring about the situation, he immediately attacked in the direction of the voice.


    His fierce sword aura struck the dark corner, but to his surprise, there was no one there, only shattered bricks and stones flying around.


    "Insolent!"


    "How dare you take the initiative."


    Several Twin Sess Valley cultivators were both shocked and angry and tried to subdue Liu Fenng and his followers. Liu Fenng and his men refused to be captured without a fight andunched a counterattack.


    A few Green Bamboo Mountain cultivators, who had a good rtionship with Liu Fenng and had always disliked Twin Sess Valley''s cultivators, also joined the fray.


    However, this was Singing Sand City, Twin Sess Valley''s most important territory. Before things escted further, the news reached the market through a Formation.


    Twin Sess Valley''s Foundation Building stage cultivators quickly arrived and easily suppressed the cultivators from Liu Family and Green Bamboo Mountain.


    Meng Zhang, who had been hiding on the sidelines all this time, left quietly before the Twin Sess Valley Foundation Building stage cultivator arrived. He had informed the Twin Sess Valley patrolling cultivators about the situation andter provoked Liu Fenng secretly, pushing him to act.


    Meng Zhang concealed his actions, making sure not to reveal his involvement to the others. His purpose in doing all this was merely that he couldn''t stand Liu Fenng and the Green Bamboo Mountain cultivators, without any other ulterior motives for now.