Rebirth of the Cultivation Devil
Chapter 170 - 0170: Using Ye Qingfeng as a Stepping Stone?

Chapter 170: Chapter 0170: Using Ye Qingfeng as a Stepping Stone?

Compared to yesterday, when he was disheveled and covered in dirt, it’s like he’s a completely different person.

"Brother Chen!"

Su Jing called out tentatively.

"Hmm! Miss Su, is there something you need?"

Ye Qingfeng sat up and spat out a blade of dry grass from his mouth.

He flashed a slight smile and spoke.

"No... nothing really, just wanted to let you know that the convoy has reached a canyon, and there might be danger ahead. Be careful."

Su Jing’s cheeks turned slightly red as she explained the purpose of her visit.

"Thank you, Miss Su, but with Chief Su and the many experts of the escort agency present, I doubt there are any mindless bandits who would dare to attack."

Ye Qingfeng replied gratefully.

Earlier, it seemed no one bothered to inform him. It appeared he wasn’t very welcome in the escort agency!

Ye Qingfeng shook his head with a wry smile.

Originally, An Yang was displeased with how close Su Jing and Ye Qingfeng were.

Now, Su Jing had personally come to inform Ye Qingfeng and seemed much more intimate with him than her courteous attitude towards An Yang.

This further ignited a fit of anger in An Yang’s chest.

"Brother Chen, rest assured. Even if there’s danger ahead, I and the Chief will slay those bandits. I hope, Brother Chen, that you won’t drag us down when the time comes."

An Yang laughed scornfully, looking down at Ye Qingfeng.

"There’s no need for Mr. An to worry about that. I am fully capable of taking care of myself."

Ye Qingfeng replied calmly.

"Hmph, I hope so. Just don’t hide behind a woman when the time comes."

An Yang snorted coldly, thinking Ye Qingfeng was just trying to save face in front of Su Jing.

He boasted like this to maintain his dignity.

After all, a guy who could only kill some Basic-level Mortal Beasts in the Monster Beast Desolate City couldn’t possibly have any self-preservation skills.

An Yang said this to provoke Ye Qingfeng into asking for his protection.

So that in Su Jing’s eyes, Ye Qingfeng would become nothing but a helpless person reliant on others for protection.

Unexpectedly, this guy stubbornly claimed he could protect himself.

"How could you say that, Brother Chen’s realm isn’t high. Of course, he needs the escort agency’s protection."

Su Jing stood up for Ye Qingfeng at this moment.

"Hmph! Already hiding behind a woman, are you?"

An Yang snorted coldly, even more displeased with Ye Qingfeng.

He couldn’t believe Su Jing would stand up to him for a Martial Artist she deemed to have no potential.

"I understand your thoughts, but don’t use me as a stepping stone."

Ye Qingfeng’s eyes turned cold as a sharp and domineering aura emanated from him.

He who dared not provoke an Immortal Venerable. In his previous life, several Divine Sons who treated him as a stepping stone had been slain by him.

Let alone one An Yang.

In an instant, An Yang felt as though a peerlessly sharp Divine Sword was pressing against his neck.

How could Ye Qingfeng not know that this guy intended to step on him to show off in front of Su Jing?

Yesterday, Ye Qingfeng didn’t bother with him because he was in a good mood.

But this An Yang had come looking for trouble repeatedly.

Ye Qingfeng really felt a bit annoyed.

"You..."

Under Ye Qingfeng’s aura, An Yang felt as if his neck was being choked.

His hands trembled, and even his voice was somewhat stammering.

But at this moment, Chief Su arrived.

All of Ye Qingfeng’s imposing aura was retracted.

"Brother An Yang, have mercy. Brother Chen came to our escort agency seeking protection..."

Chief Su had a decent impression of Ye Qingfeng.

At this moment, he too wanted to defend Ye Qingfeng.

The sharp aura An Yang had just felt from Ye Qingfeng had almost left him breathless.

He also thought there was something odd about Ye Qingfeng.

Moreover, the fact that Chief Su had stepped in meant that if An Yang continued to trouble Ye Qingfeng, it would make him appear narrow-minded.

So An Yang snorted at Ye Qingfeng before pulling his horse’s reins and heading forward.

"Brother Chen, I’m really sorry..."

Chief Su apologized slightly, acknowledging that Ye Qingfeng had indeed joined their escort carriage for protection.

But Ye Qingfeng had also compensated him with some elixirs.

"Chief Su, don’t worry. I can still take care of myself."

Ye Qingfeng responded lightly, still holding a decent impression of Chief Su.

"That’s good, Brother Chen. Prepare yourself. The convoy is about to move through the canyon. Be careful."

Chief Su reminded him before returning to the front of the convoy.

With an order, the convoy continued on.

"Brother Chen, I’m sorry..."

At this moment, Su Jing apologized to Ye Qingfeng with a hint of regret.

"Hmm! Why are you apologizing to me."

Ye Qingfeng was a bit puzzled.

"If not for me, Brother Chen, you wouldn’t have been treated like that by An Yang!"

Su Jing felt that it was her bringing An Yang along that caused Ye Qingfeng some trouble.

"Hehe! It’s just a minor issue. My mental resilience isn’t that weak. Miss Su, you should head to the front of the convoy! In the back, no one will be able to protect you."

Ye Qingfeng was quite carefree.

This An Yang, whether in terms of heart or Sword Dao, was like an ant.

If Ye Qingfeng cared too much, it would be beneath his level of mind.

"Then, Brother Chen, come with me to the front! My father will definitely protect you then."

Su Jing originally wanted to say she would protect him, but feared she would hurt Ye Qingfeng’s pride, so she said this instead.

"No need. If there’s an ambush, the front will bear the brunt of the attack. I should be very safe at the back."

Ye Qingfeng declined Su Jing’s offer.

Ye Qingfeng certainly didn’t need anyone’s protection.

Even if a Primary War General Strongman wanted to kill him now.

With his Unity Realm in Sword Dao, Ye Qingfeng was confident he could escape unharmed.

"Very well! Brother Chen, be careful."

Since Ye Qingfeng was so resolute, Su Jing did not insist further.

She thought that Ye Qingfeng was merely unwilling to lose face by going to the front.

Then Su Jing pulled her reins and returned to the front.

"This Su Jing has a kind heart."

Gazing at Su Jing’s graceful silhouette, Ye Qingfeng murmured.

As the convoy proceeded, everyone entered the canyon.

Upon entering the canyon, Chief Su sensed something amiss.

This was the experience accumulated over many years of escorting duties.

But now, they were already in the canyon.

If they retreated now, and there were indeed bandits, they would be subject to more attacks.

Thus, Chief Su had no choice but to grit his teeth and urge the convoy to pass through as quickly as possible.

"Father, what’s wrong?"

Seeing Chief Su’s expression suddenly turn grim, Su Jing asked.