Could it be that I am the cruel villain?-Chapter 779 - 445: The Ancient Beast Appears

"Be careful!"

Boom——

Lightning tore through the sky, a thunderbolt flashed across the clear heaven. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Startled, a shout almost escaped his lips out of instinct, his large hand immediately grabbed Cen Yueyue's arm and retreated swiftly three steps, even the bewildered Qingluan raised her hand instantly to unleash a water arrow piercing through the clouds.

The thunder frightened the four of them badly, Cen Yueyue's originally tense expression also began to relax slowly. She was just about to mock them for being so scared by a clap of thunder when her expression suddenly changed.

If she remembered correctly, the weather was splendid before they set out, not a cloud in the sky, so why did thunder suddenly appear?

Looking up at the sky, it was still completely covered by towering trees. Dongyue City was originally nestled among mountains, the surrounding area of over seven hundred miles being vast plains, only the ridge they just crossed had varying elevations.

They were still at least a few hundred miles away from Dongyue City, and almost all around them was primeval forest. Although it had been completely polluted by the havoc of the past, causing the sky to turn into a bloody sea and the land to a mire, centuries of rejuvenation had made the plants here flourish anew.

Especially since countless cultivators and spiritual beasts had perished here, every step they took was filled with Blood Evil Qi. Nourished by flesh and blood, trees that were originally only a couple of feet high could grow up to ten feet, and even the herbs found around were much larger than elsewhere.

The thunderclouds continued to gather uneasily as Qingluan spoke up.

"There's moisture in the air, this Heavenly Thunder should have been deliberately summoned. Judging by the sound, there should be a lake nearby, but if I remember correctly, the letters and maps my family entrusted to me didn't mention a lake in this area."

Still frowning, Jiang Feng, however, without any hesitation, decided to climb up the giant tree to scout the surrounding area.

Although he possessed the ability of Sword Flight, in a sky already occupied by birds and various demon beasts, it was unwise to recklessly fly. Guang Daoyuan had previously demonstrated the consequences of such an attempt.

Just as he was about to move, a small hand suddenly grabbed his wrist. Soft, delicate, with long and slender fingers, one could tell at a glance she did a lot of handicraft, these hands were naturally made for playing musical instruments.

"Young Master, don't be in such a hurry, this area around Dongyue City is not to be flown lightly."

It was clear she misunderstood Jiang Feng's intentions, but her concern for someone's safety was evident, yet this small gesture immediately made Cen Yueyue's body tense, her gaze like she wanted to devour Qingluan, making her gnash her teeth.

"Once, this entire area for miles around was the domain of various ancient clans, with arrays everywhere, even Qingluan couldn't be certain where traps might lie or where arrays could be triggered."

"Even if they have been left idle for years or destroyed due to war, they were nonetheless the legacy of predecessors in the Cultivation World, built with the efforts of many clans over several or even dozens of generations. Now the terrain has changed entirely, recklessly taking to the sky might invite disaster."

"I hope the Young Master will be cautious."

As she spoke, she did not release her grip, her face full of concern, eyes vivid, this scene almost made Cen Yueyue swoon with anger. How could such a wanton woman exist in this world!

Seducing a married man, and right in front of her?!

She trembled, barely resisting the urge to blast her on the spot, even Jiang Feng instinctively tried to shake off the little hand, but Qingluan seemed to read their minds with precision.

"Why don't I bestow upon the two of you my clan's secret technique? With the aura of our cultivation technique to protect you, it would reduce many troubles, I hope the Young Master and the lady won't mind."

Not only did she grab Jiang Feng's wrist, but her other hand reached towards Cen Yueyue, while the latter stood still, her face full of wariness and reluctance.

A gentle, water-like aura emanated from her, enveloping the two, without any hint of malice. Perhaps it was an illusion, but Cen Yueyue even felt a trace of deference from Qingluan, her eyes revealing a hint of pleading and tension at Cen Yueyue's reluctance to accept.

That demeanor wasn't off-putting; indeed, Cen Yueyue could see a deep helplessness in her eyes, her guard slowly dissolving as she extended her hand.

The two women's palms gently touched.

Soft, pure, full of elasticity, Qingluan's spiritual energy was like jelly, elastically shaking. It was tempting to touch softly but bounces back.

Their pale hands clasped the wrists, both women's skin tones were very similar, and they began to carefully feel the power Qingluan conveyed, even making the divine souls of both emit a subtle contact.

In an instant, fragments of disjointed memories surged into her mind, leaving Cen Yueyue somewhat dazed while Jiang Feng watched Qingluan throughout, keeping his palm behind him, evidently wary, ready to act at any sudden movement.

Soon, he realized that Cen Yueyue's eyes returned to clarity, looking at Qingluan with a complex and odd expression, not because she felt uncomfortable with the brief divine soul contact, but because the other was revealing her sincerity.

People's words can deceive others, but their minds cannot lie. Even if they purposefully harbor contrary thoughts, the contact of divine souls is subconscious, and in her subconscious, she conveyed goodwill and an irrepressible plea, alongside many shattered memories.