Chapter 1009: A Heart of Innocence

Xu Nian looked at Shao Chengfeng, whose face was ashen, with a slight cold smile at the corner of his mouth.

This Shao Chengfeng actually wanted to sabotage his Zifu, which was just courting death.

The cultivation he practiced was none other than the legendary Dan Sea Species Green Lotus technique created by the Green Emperor.

It can absorb and devour any energy.

This guy actually wanted to suppress him with the level of True Essence and explode his Zifu.

Now, he grabbed Shao Chengfeng’s hand, forcibly using the previously opened meridians to devour his True Essence.

Even if he wanted to stop, he couldn’t, and could only watch helplessly as his True Essence got devoured.

"Mr. Shao, what’s wrong, why do you look so off?" Ouyang Yun asked in surprise, seeing Shao Chengfeng’s unusual expression.

At that moment, a myriad of curses ran through Shao Chengfeng’s mind.

Damn it?

This is the face of pain, can’t you see?

If his limbs weren’t so weak, he would really want to slap Ouyang Yun flying.

It was intentional, definitely intentional.

"Mr. Shao is just excited; he feels my words hit a chord with him, and he might even cry out of emotion later," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

Splutter!

Shao Chengfeng nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

This is not excitement; clearly, it’s because this guy forcibly devoured my True Essence and immobilized me.

Don’t let him get a chance, otherwise he will surely tear this damn guy to pieces.

"Oh, I see. Mr. Shao still has a sentimental nature, no wonder he could become a genius of Green Cold Star; he surely possesses a pure heart," Ouyang Yun said in realization.

Pure heart, my ass!

Shao Chengfeng cursed angrily in his heart.

I am restricted, being devoured of True Essence, and you call it a pure heart?

Xu Nian saw the venomous anger in Shao Chengfeng’s eyes and understood he was infuriated by Ouyang Yun.

With a gentle smile, he pushed the Dan Sea Species Green Lotus technique to its limit.

In an instant, Shao Chengfeng felt the True Essence in his Zifu converge crazily towards his arm.

The meridians in his arm instantly felt like they were going to burst.

The swelling pain was simply unbearable for Shao Chengfeng.

Coupled with the extraction of True Essence, Shao Chengfeng’s body became weak.

Shao Chengfeng actually cried from the pain.

"Look, Mr. Shao is really crying," Xu Nian quickly pointed at Shao Chengfeng and said to Ouyang Yun.

Ouyang Yun’s face displayed an immediate look of surprise, hurriedly comforting, "Mr. Shao, don’t be too emotional. Xu Nian was merely speaking some truths; maybe people only know you as a genius without knowing the effort behind, but I can understand the feelings you have."

Shao Chengfeng’s face turned completely black.

He was ready to vomit blood from frustration.

He just wanted to tell Ouyang Yun one thing: No, you can’t, you can’t feel my feelings.

Previously, those who mocked Xu Nian were also confused.

What’s the situation?

Did Shao Chengfeng convert?

Has he become broad-minded and stopped being bloodthirsty?

"I get it, I know why Mr. Shao became so generous; he must have had some breakthrough recently during seclusion, hence the insight raised his Tao Heart, achieving a pure heart," someone exclaimed in the crowd.

Those nearby, hearing this, showed expressions of surprise and doubt.

Could it really be a breakthrough in Tao Heart?

But beyond this explanation, there’s probably no other reason why Shao Chengfeng suddenly appeared so magnanimous.

Not only did he not blame this guy named Xu Nian, but he was moved by his words.

"It seems it really is a pure heart. Over these years, Mr. Shao’s cultivation must have been tough, so when this guy praised him, Mr. Shao felt touched and cried out emotionally," someone in the crowd remarked again.

Those around nodded in agreement, all exclaiming, "Mr. Shao’s Tao Heart breaking through to pure heart level, and hence in Insight Cultivation could skyrocket, possibly becoming the top genius of Green Cold Star."

Upon hearing this, the crowd nodded again, deeply convinced.

"Splutter!"

Shao Chengfeng angrily spat a mouthful of blood immediately.

If anyone dared mention the phrase "pure heart" in front of him again, he would undoubtedly kill them.

Xu Nian saw Shao Chengfeng’s face turning pitch black, and felt amused.

Only when he drew the last thread of True Essence from Shao Chengfeng did he let go of his hand.

Once Xu Nian released his grip, Shao Chengfeng collapsed on the table.

All of his True Essence had drained away, leaving him as nothing more than a physically strong mortal being.

Suddenly, Shao Chengfeng seemed to think of something, quickly leaving the table to distance himself from Xu Nian.

If this guy wanted to kill him now, it would be incredibly easy.

He didn’t want to die here.

"Mr. Shao, don’t get too excited; you’ve come this far with your own efforts. The past is now behind; don’t dwell on it too much." Xu Nian said with a smile upon seeing Shao Chengfeng take a step back.

As soon as the words came out, Shao Chengfeng’s face turned black once more.

This guy was still speaking sarcastically.

If not for the loss of his True Essence right now, he really wanted to fight this guy.

"That’s right, Mr. Shao, you’ve achieved a pure heart; your future in Insight Cultivation will be smooth. So, you don’t need to be too agitated," Ouyang Yun sincerely advised.

Those around nodded, although they felt Shao Chengfeng’s excitement was a bit exaggerated.

But with a pure heart, it was understandable.

"Shut up!" Upon hearing Ouyang Yun’s words, Shao Chengfeng, nearby, screamed in anger.

Ouyang Yun was bewildered.

Those around also looked at Shao Chengfeng in surprise.

Shao Chengfeng fiercely glared at Xu Nian, saying maliciously, "Just you wait!"

Then he flicked his sleeve and walked out of the tavern.

Xu Nian watched Shao Chengfeng leave without stopping him.

Those onlookers also looked puzzled.

What’s going on?

Xu Nian then explained with a smile, "I think Mr. Shao has just broken through to a pure heart, so his emotions are a bit unstable, but as his Tao Heart strengthens over time, it could get better."

Upon hearing this, the crowd nodded in sudden realization.

"So that’s it!" the crowd understood.

Shao Chengfeng had just stepped down from the stairs, hearing Xu Nian’s words, nearly blacked out, almost collapsing.

Looking back upstairs, his eyes flashed with malice.

"Why did you let him go?" The one speaking was not Ouyang Yun, but Ouyang Qingqing.

Her brother might be foolish, but she was not.

Shao Chengfeng’s expression earlier was clearly painful, not excited.

So she was sure that this guy could easily kill Shao Chengfeng.

But she couldn’t understand why he let him leave.

Xu Nian heard Ouyang Qingqing’s question, but was not surprised, smiling, he responded, "Fishing with a long line."

Ouyang Qingqing nodded at this, saying no more.

"What are you talking about?"

Ouyang Yun was entirely puzzled, not understanding the conversation between Xu Nian and his sister.