Rebirth of the Cultivation Devil
Chapter 169 - 0169: Su Jing’s Astonishment

Chapter 169: Chapter 0169: Su Jing’s Astonishment

After speaking, Ye Qingfeng smiled gently, staring at Su Jing’s exquisite face.

"Ah! Did I... did I say that earlier! Brother Chen, you must have heard wrong!"

Ye Qingfeng’s words instantly made Su Jing’s face flush like an apple.

At the same time, Su Jing cursed herself inwardly, wondering how she could have said such embarrassing words earlier.

"Maybe I really did hear wrong..."

Ye Qingfeng smiled slightly and said no more.

After several exchanges of questions and answers, Ye Qingfeng and Su Jing became more familiar with each other.

However, as it was late at night, Su Jing bade farewell to Ye Qingfeng and went to the tent to rest.

When everyone else left, Ye Qingfeng, too, found a tent, placed his hands behind his head, and looked at the stars in the sky, feeling at ease.

Following the caravan, it’s estimated that by tomorrow night, we’ll reach Jiangnan City. Let’s hope there will be no mishaps with the escort carriage tomorrow.

Ye Qingfeng murmured to himself and then closed his eyes to rest.

The next morning, as the east just showed a hint of white.

Ye Qingfeng woke up earlier, found a clear brook, and took a bath.

He cleaned off the dust and bloodstains picked up in the Monster Beast Desolate City.

After washing clean, he put on a set of black robes taken from Su the Chief yesterday.

If nothing happens to the escort agency on the road today, they should be able to reach Jiangnan City by evening.

After Ye Qingfeng had finished these trivial tasks, the escort agency members woke up one by one and started the journey.

As he did yesterday, Ye Qingfeng was still alone, sitting on a hay-loaded cart at the back of the caravan.

Enjoying the fresh air, he didn’t feel a hint of being unwelcome by the escort agency members.

Yesterday evening’s experience sharing in the Monster Beast Desolate City.

An Yang had become a figure of admiration among the young escort masters in the agency.

Ye Qingfeng, on the other hand, stood in stark contrast to An Yang, both being young men of about the same age.

One was timid enough to only dare to kill some Basic-level Mortal Beasts in the Monster Beast Desolate City, while the other dared to chase Advanced Barbaric Beasts into the heart of the city.

In comparison, Ye Qingfeng’s image became increasingly diminished in everyone’s eyes.

Yet, Ye Qingfeng was indifferent, still lying on the haystack.

Looking at the blue sky and white clouds overhead, in a carefree manner.

After breaking through the Sword Dao Realm to the Unity Realm.

Ye Qingfeng wanted to relax for a while and not think about cultivation at all.

And staying at the back of the caravan gave Ye Qingfeng a lot of peace.

As the green mountains and clear waters passed by, the caravan continued to move forward.

After traveling for several hours, they arrived at a narrow gorge between two mountains.

Although this distance was very short, perhaps taking less than the time it takes to burn a stick of incense to pass through completely.

But such terrain was a perfect spot for an ambush.

After all, the route outside the Martial Artist Base was a gray area, with no protection from any organization on earth.

Naturally, it was extremely dangerous.

"Stop! Notify everyone in the caravan to halt and rest; there might be an ambush ahead."

At this moment, Su the Chief also signaled the caravan to rest and prepare to deal with unexpected situations.

Actually, Su the Chief rarely chose this route for escort missions in the past.

Because the gorge between these two mountains was a perfect ambush spot for robbers.

However, this escort task was somewhat urgent this time.

Plus, due to the impact of the Beast Tide, taking the relatively safe route would have added an extra day’s journey.

Thus, Su the Chief chose a relatively dangerous but time-saving route.

Upon hearing the Chief’s order, the escort masters understood and informed everyone in the caravan.

Except for Ye Qingfeng, who seemed forgotten at the rear.

"Chief, there’s no need to be so nervous, is there? With such a large group, who would dare attempt a robbery? I would make sure they don’t return."

An Yang sat on a fine horse, approached Su the Chief, and said.

He seemed to have some criticism of the Chief’s serious attitude towards this gorge.

"Hehe! Brother An Yang, please forgive me. This place has witnessed many incidents of killing and looting. One must be on guard. If I’m overly cautious, that’s for the best."

Su the Chief was courteous to An Yang, since the escort hadn’t ended yet.

He still relied on An Yang and the combat power of the mercenaries he brought along.

"Very well, since the Chief says so, I, An Yang, will say no more."

An Yang thought to himself that if someone did try to rob them,

then he could showcase his swordsmanship.

Yesterday, witnessing Su Jing’s coy demeanor made An Yang even more eager to demonstrate his strength.

Thinking this, An Yang urged his horse closer to Su Jing’s side.

"Miss Su, if some unwary bandits appear ahead, feel free to hide behind me, Brother An. I assure you that you will be safe."

A confident smile appeared on An Yang’s handsome face.

"Thank you in advance, Brother Yang."

Su Jing smiled, neither too close nor intentionally distant to An Yang.

Maintaining just a normal contractual relationship.

Su Jing was well aware of what An Yang intended.

"Really, with Brother Yang’s protection, my senior sister and I have nothing to worry about."

Qingtian, because of An Yang’s tales from yesterday about his ventures in the Monster Beast Desolate City, admired him even more.

Mentioning An Yang, Su Jing also thought of Ye Qingfeng.

"Huh! Why isn’t Brother Chen here?"

Su Jing’s beautiful eyes scanned the surroundings.

"Senior Sister, why even mention that guy? If something unexpected happens, we’d better hope he doesn’t hold us back."

Qingtian seemed puzzled as to why her senior sister brought up that guy who required protection.

Hearing Su Jing think of Ye Qingfeng displeased An Yang even more.

Su Jing was always polite to him, but An Yang never expected Su Jing to hit it off with that guy who seemed like a nobody.

"No, we’ll soon be passing through the gorge. I must go warn him."

Suspecting that the caravan members might have forgotten to inform Ye Qingfeng about the potential danger ahead.

Thinking this, Su Jing spurred her horse and headed towards the back.

"Miss Su, I’ll go with you."

As he spoke, An Yang hurried to catch up.

He couldn’t bear the thought of the woman he admired being alone with another guy.

Even if in his eyes, that guy was just a waste.

The caravan wasn’t long, and soon Su Jing arrived at the rear.

At this moment, Su Jing looked at the figure lying on the hay pile of the cart, seemingly in disbelief.

A clean and delicate face, with black hair draped down, especially those eyes like a deep pool, making him appear very mysterious.

Now wearing a fluttering black robe, he exuded an indescribable charm.