Chapter 156 Pretending

The young man leaned against the door frame, his eyes slightly long under the golden frame, his black hair fell on his collarbone like flowing water, and his skin was like mountain snow.

He just glanced at them sideways, and everyone stopped talking. After a while, Elder Yang forced himself to remain calm and said, "I guess you are the Ning Peak Master of the Qingji Sect?"

Nowadays, when talking about Qingji Sect, the first thing that comes to people’s mind is Piaomiao Peak. When talking about Piao Miao Peak, one person that cannot be avoided is Peak Master Ning of Piao Miao Peak.

The Peak Master Ning of Piaomiao Peak is a strange man.

It is rumored that this person has a beautiful appearance, a cold temperament, and a high level of cultivation - of course, this is just the standard configuration of a high-ranking master in the world of cultivation. What really makes people fear Ning Mingmei is his powerful background.

He was the driving force behind the birth of the Five Constant Virtues in the world of immortal cultivation; his name was on the launch of beverages such as Fei Si Book, Coke and Sprite, and Original Chicken; the priceless Piao Miao Peak Journal was developed by him; the powerful figures of Qingji Sect, Yanyun Tower, Minghua Valley, Yinbing Pavilion, and Qiushi Sect chatted and laughed with him... It can be said that people in the world of immortal cultivation may dare to mess with Fang Wuyu, but absolutely no one dares to mess with Ning Mingmei.

Ning Mingmei thought this person was unfathomable. No one knows what kind of black empire is lingering behind him.

At this moment, he stood here, and his strange appearance was enough to scare people - whether it was the messy short hair or the strange glasses frame. It is said that Ning Mingmei started the trend of glasses, and now glasses are considered beautiful in the Wuchang Sect. As long as the children have the financial means, everyone can get one.

But the Lingfeng School did not.

There is no Feisi Book and no Coke or Sprite within the Lingfeng Sect. The Lingfeng Sect and the Qingji Sect were at odds with each other, and they regarded these things as the evil corruption of the Qingji Sect's sugar-coated bullets, and they all rejected them.

Thinking of this, Elder Yang calmed his mind. On the other side, Ning Mingmei said, "You are Yang Ji from Lingfeng Sect, right? I heard a lot of noise outside, so I came out to take a look."

What an impolite opening remark!

Elder Yang is in the early stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm. His cultivation is one level lower than Ning Mingmei, who is in the middle stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm, but he is two hundred years older. Being called by his name, he was more shocked than unhappy at the moment.

Ning Mingmei added, "We were traveling with the Qingji Sect and passed by here today. We saw these children in distress and rescued them. I heard that the Lingfeng Sect is holding a birthday banquet?"

During the conversation, only Lian Chengyue looked at Ning Mingmei without blinking.

After not seeing each other for a few years, Lian Chengyue has grown from a self-righteous child into a scheming teenager. Time is to mortals what morning and evening are to mayflies; in a moment he has been reborn. Life in the Lian family taught him to hide his arrogance, unwillingness and edge, and to learn to imitate the actions of others and become a better hunter at hiding.

But Ning Mingmei stood there, dignified and proud, as always.

Ever since being harshly rejected by the Qingji Sect, the Lian family strictly forbade talking about any news related to the Qingji Sect, so that in the past eight years, Lian Chengyue had no idea about Ning Mingmei's movements. But now, looking at the performance of Elder Yang and the two Lingfeng sect disciples, Lian Chengyue keenly realized that Ning Mingmei's current status, even if not low, could be considered unprecedented in the world of immortal cultivation.

The scars left by the emotional trauma eight and a half years ago no longer hurt because Ning Mingmei is now strong. Instead, there was a slight heat. Not only because of his strength, but also because of another kind of persistence.

"No matter what he saw in the grove just now, at least he saw me. Now, he came out of the room, even though it was to see Elder Yang." Lian Chengyue thought, "Doesn't this mean that he came out to see me again? I will appear in his eyes again sooner, right?"

Ring Spirit Shi Ruzhuo: "It's rare for you to be so silent."

What is this kid Lian Chengyue thinking about?

Lian Chengyue: "Old senior, I'm wondering if I should spit blood to attract more sympathy, or keep a straight face to show my maturity. Which direction do you think Elder Ning would prefer me to disguise myself in?"

Ringwraith: ...

On the other hand, Ning Mingmei made the Lingfeng Sect owe him a big favor and a promise with just a few words. Elder Yang's face was turning blue, and the disciples of the Lingfeng Sect had already brought the wonton vendor in.

"When we passed by, he was packing up his belongings and trying to escape from the city. He was so bold that he wanted to just walk away after offending our Lingfeng Sect!"

The vendor who was thrown to the ground was trembling all over and just kept begging for mercy. Elder Yang glanced at him and only sought advice from the Lian family's parents.

At this time, the uncle of the Lian family who came with them spoke up: "Since he caused Xuan'er to lose a leg, we are not unreasonable and want to destroy his family. Let him pay with a leg!"

I actually felt that I was being reasonable in my words.

Elder Yang nodded slightly and signaled the disciples around him to carry out the execution.

The sword flashed down, and in an instant it was about to cut off the peddler's thigh from the root. It happened in a flash, with two clang sounds heard, and two swords blocked his sword!

A sword from Duan Ying.

A sword from Old Seventeen.

The two swords held the long sword tightly, preventing it from moving. The executioner shouted loudly: "You from Qingji Sect!"

"Let's see who dares!" Old Seventeen shouted, "The troublemaker wants to chop off the victim's legs. How can this be justified?"

The owner of the clinic came out to try to mediate: "Calm down, everyone. Calm down. This stall happens to be at the corner of the street next to us. We might as well ask passers-by what the whole thing is about."

The three men still held their swords and refused to give an inch. Witnesses were invited into the clinic one by one like a stream of water.

There were twelve witnesses, but not one of them dared to tell the truth!

It was obvious that Lian Xuan was angry with someone and deliberately knocked over the vendor's copper pot to show off his power. But these twelve people either remained silent or were in cahoots with the Lian family. When the incident happened, all the disciples were in the Wen family's house and were unable to witness the development of events outside.

Only one little girl hesitated, and after being frightened for a while, she actually burst into tears.

"Let me ask her." Ning Mingmei suddenly said.

Ning Mingmei squatted down and brushed the little girl's messy hair back. After a few words, the little girl actually cried, "It was that brother... It was that brother who overturned the copper pot with a sword!"

The atmosphere froze for a moment. Several people from the Lian family looked at the little girl as if she were a vicious tiger that wanted to devour her. Ye Yufei unnoticedly blocked the little girl behind her and said, "Can you let her go now?"

"He injured Brother Lian Xuan's leg. I won't let him leave here today!" Lian Xiao shouted, "The Lian family of Liancheng has been passed down for thousands of years. No one can bully the Lian family!"

"Shua swish", there is the sound of a sword being drawn from its sheath. The two sides were on the verge of a fight. Duan Ying suddenly said, "I am from the Duan Palace. Who dares to kill someone in front of the legitimate descendants of the Duan Palace?"

Old Seventeen next to him was stunned. He has always known that her life experience is a hidden pain in Duan Ying's heart, and Duan Ying wishes she would no longer be named Duan. But at this moment, in order to help a street vendor out of trouble, she actually brought out her own life experience to put pressure on him.

Jiang Yourong beside him also spoke up: "I am from the Jiang family of Yancheng. Who dares to come to me from the Lian family?!"

Ye Yufei also said: "Qinghe Ye family."

Several disciples from well-known and large families in the Qingji Sect actually reported their family names, just for the safety of a strange peddler. For a moment, all the winds were silent. At this moment, Lian's father suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice: "Enough!"

"What happened today was because Xuan'er was young and hot-tempered. It was Xuan'er's fate." Lian's father said, "Now that things have come to this, why should we involve the lives of innocent people? Just let him go."

The peddler escaped as if he had been pardoned.

Ning Mingmei moved his fingers, and Lao Wu understood and quietly left with the peddler.

We can't stay in Xiangyang City anymore. The vendors have to leave here today to avoid subsequent crackdowns.

"Master Ning." Lian's father turned to Ning Mingmei again, "Thank you for your help today! If it weren't for Master Ning, my son would be dead."

Ning Mingmei said: "Young people are full of youthful vigor, it is understandable."

Not far away, Lian Chengyue's heart, which had been slightly wavering, was now at ease again.

Ning Mingmei concluded the matter in one sentence: "Lian Xuan's youthful arrogance and bad luck." From a certain perspective...

"Does that mean he doesn't intend to expose my tricks?"

Did Ning Mingmei not discover his conspiracy, or did he not intend to expose his tricks? Lian Chengyue tossed and turned in the chair. Although he maintained a calm mask to endure the pain, his heart was in turmoil.

How much he wanted to talk to Ning Mingmei alone!

"And I can see that Master Ning Feng needs help." Lian Chengyue suddenly said, "He probably wants to go to Lingfeng Sect to take a look."

Ringwraith: "...You can see that too?"

This kid seems to be in a bit of a state of mind today.

Lian Chengyue: "Master Ning Feng doesn't like to talk too much with insignificant people."

Ringwraith: “Is that so?”

After Ning Mingmei exchanged pleasantries with the Lian family. The Lian family went to see Lian Xuan again and wanted to take him back to Lingfeng Sect for treatment. Ning Mingmei also turned around at this moment and was about to go outside.

Lian Chengyue said: "Look, he didn't talk to me."

Ringwraith: ...

You're pretty proud, huh?

Lian Chengyue: "It can be seen that the reason why Master Ning took the initiative to come out and talk to Elder Yang was not because Elder Yang got along well with him, but because he wanted to use Elder Yang to enter Lingfeng Sect, that's all. Therefore, Master Ning didn't talk to me, not because of my problem, but because I am not standing high enough and I don't have what Master Ning needs. This round, I tie."

Ringwraith: "What on earth are you talking about?"

Where is the draw? Where is the game? After all, didn’t Ning Mingmei say a word to you?

Ye Yufei ran towards Ning Mingmei and said a few words. Ning Mingmei turned around and walked straight towards Lian Chengyue.

At that moment, Lian Chengyue straightened his back slightly... and then acted as if he was struggling due to the pain.

Ringwraith: ...

Really, please stop pretending.

Finally, the black-haired young man came to Lian Chengyue. He folded his hands and looked at him, seemingly with interest.

"Ning... Peak Master." Lian Chengyue said proactively.

He deliberately paused for a moment and pretended to be struggling.

"I heard from Yu Fei that your name is Lian Cheng Yue now?" Ning Ming Mei asked, "Lian Cheng's Yue? Why is it called this name?"

Of course, it’s so that when you hear my name, you will remember who I am the first time.

Lian Chengyue hesitated for a moment. He was thinking about what tone he should use to express this meaning so as to show his passion for studying. But Ning Mingmei didn't seem to care much about his answer.

He just gently placed his hand on Lian Chengyue's head and said, "Well done."

Good job?

These words are quite meaningful. It is hard to tell whether Ning Mingmei is saying that he did a good job of "saving people" or that his "conspiracy" was good.

At the moment when Lian Chengyue was stunned, Ning Mingmei had already left. After the Qingji Sect members left, only the Lingfeng Sect and the Lian family were left in the clinic.

Lian Chengyue also lowered his head. He clenched his fists where no one could see, and a hint of gloom flashed across his face.

It's like this again...just left.

Lian Chengyue: "It's all because of the Lian family and the people from the Lingfeng Sect being here that made Master Ning Feng uncomfortable. Otherwise, he would have said a few more words to me."

Ringwraith: ...

Where does your confidence come from?

Lian's father had a sullen face, and after a long time he walked towards Lian Chengyue step by step. He patted him gently on the shoulder.

"Father, I will protect the glory of the Lian family." Lian Chengyue said at the right time.

The gloom on Lian's father's face disappeared a little. He expressed concern for Lian Chengyue for a few words and went to talk to Elder Yang. Lian Chengyue originally wanted to close her eyes and take a nap, but she heard Lian Xiao talking.

"Pretending... Who doesn't know the relationship between Elder Ning and Sect Leader Qi?"