Chapter 164. Compassion for One of Their Own
Lightning was Shi Ritian's personal secret art, and also one of the techniques of the Dragon-Elephant Giant Spirit Clan.
This lightning could directly reduce an ordinary mortal body to ashes.
Yet Shi Ritian did not relax in the slightest. Instead, he pressed even harder, and the dense mass of lightning completely engulfed Cailin within it.
Even Jin Wuwei, standing nearby, could not help feeling intimidated when he saw it. He silently stepped back, moved closer to Chu Feng, lightly touched his shoulder, and asked, "Master, Shi Ritian is truly shameless. Should we step in and help now?"
"Hm?" Chu Feng had always been the sort to act ruthlessly and speak little, so for a moment he did not quite grasp what Jin Wuwei meant.
But Jin Wuwei had always been bold, so he continued, "I just think that since this woman is already following you, Master, that makes her one of our people now. And she really is a member of the Ancient Royal Clan, so I do have some ties to her. Now that she has been trapped within this lightning by that shameless wretch, I don't think we can just stand by and watch her die."
A trace of amusement flickered through Chu Feng's eyes after hearing Jin Wuwei's words.
"So, you've actually learned to cherish women now? Still, this is a matter between the two of them. Wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate for us to interfere? Besides, she hasn't even asked us for help herself, yet here you are rushing to her side. That doesn't seem very much in line with the rules of the Ancient Royal Clan, does it?"
Chu Feng had always had a sly streak to him. He still remembered what Cailin had said to him earlier and had not let it go, so at a moment like this he deliberately spoke with that sour, needling tone, all for the sake of making Cailin personally ask him for help.
She was his woman, after all. How could he truly allow her to remain in danger? It was just that Chu Feng had always cared greatly about face, and he wanted Cailin to seek his help willingly.
But what he had not expected was that Cailin was different from all the women he had known before.
Most women responded to gentleness rather than force, but Cailin was the opposite. She seemed determined to go against the grain.
So even after hearing Chu Feng's words, Cailin remained silent. She stood there within the lightning, allowing it to strike her body again and again.
As Chu Feng looked at such a resolute Cailin, a trace of admiration arose in his heart.
This kind of woman gave him a powerful urge to conquer her.
"Learn from her. See that? There are still quite a few spirited divine beasts within your Ancient Royal Clan. Since she is standing so firmly, why should we worry? Let's just watch the show for now and let the two of them fight a bit longer. That way, we can reap the fisherman's profit in the end."
Chu Feng spoke lightly. Jin Wuwei stood beside him, looking at Cailin one moment and then at Chu Feng the next. There was nothing more he could do to help, so in the end he could only slowly fall silent as well.
Then, all of a sudden, they heard Cailin let out a scream.
When they looked up, they saw that, strangely enough, Shi Ritian had actually struck Cailin with the Dragon-Elephant Giant Spirit Clan's secret art, Water Dragon Violet Lightning.
Countless flashes of thunder and lightning condensed into an immensely powerful force, like a thick, massive rope, and that rope hacked straight down from above Cailin's head.
Cailin had originally possessed enough cultivation to contend with Shi Ritian, but after being struck by that violet lightning, all her strength was drained away, and she collapsed limply to the ground.
Shi Ritian, the true culprit behind it all, not only felt no remorse when he saw this scene, but instead found it especially amusing, wearing a broad, smiling expression.
"Well? You can't even withstand one move from me, and you still want to contend against me? I told you long ago that you are no match for me now. Since that's the case, why not ask Chu Feng behind you to help? After all, you've already betrayed the Ancient Royal Clan, so why not let the man behind you save you? Otherwise, you may really die here today."
Cailin had indeed been struck hard by Shi Ritian's violet lightning just now, but she could still endure it.
So she immediately struggled to her feet once more, lifted her chest proudly, and looked at Shi Ritian before her with arrogant defiance.
"You are truly laughable. Do you think one move like that can do anything to me? Besides, as a member of the Dragon-Elephant Giant Spirit Clan, you actually resorted to a sneak attack. I truly have no idea how you can still show your face. But now that I have already seen clearly what sort of thing you are, I will not hold back against you any longer."
"Hahahahahaha..."
Shi Ritian burst into loud laughter once again.
Jin Wuwei, meanwhile, was anxious beyond measure. He turned to Chu Feng once more and asked, "Master, things have already developed to this point. Are you really still not going to make a move? Judging by how Cailin looks, she probably can't defeat Shi Ritian. But in the current situation, she has no choice but to fight."
Yet Chu Feng calmly shook his head, a faintly intrigued smile still lingering in his eyes.
"You brat, if you want to play the hero and save the beauty, then go ahead. Or is it that you want to show her some tenderness? Though really, there is nothing wrong with either of those. I understand. She is one of your Ancient Royal Clan, so it makes sense that you would feel pity for her now. In any case, you've stayed by my side for quite a while already, and your cultivation should have improved quite a bit. Why don't you go up and give it a try?"
After Chu Feng said this, Jin Wuwei became deeply hesitant.
Because one of Chu Feng's remarks had struck right at the heart of his thoughts.
The reason Jin Wuwei was so anxious was entirely because Cailin belonged to the Ancient Royal Clan.
Jin Wuwei felt that although he had already left the Ancient Royal Clan and chosen to follow Chu Feng, he had still come from the Ancient Royal Clan in the end. So now, seeing Cailin, who was of the same Ancient Royal Clan as himself, and feeling unable to bear it, was only natural.
"Master, I don't mean anything else by it. I just think that since we all know each other, we should help when help is needed. Besides, isn't she your woman? What's going on with you today? Why aren't you helping her at all?" Jin Wuwei asked, his face full of confusion.
Chu Feng, however, did not care in the slightest, nor did he answer Jin Wuwei's question. He merely continued to watch Cailin and Shi Ritian in front of him with perfect composure.
"What are the two of you standing there for? If you're going to fight, then strike first and gain the advantage."
Chu Feng spoke with casual ease, carrying the unmistakable air of someone enjoying the spectacle and wishing only for greater chaos.
That scene, however, once again gave Shi Ritian something to seize upon. He let out another peal of laughter that shook the entire valley.
"Hahaha! Cailin, take a good look. Is this really the choice you made? I truly cannot understand how someone with Seven-Colored Spiritual Aura like yours could betray the Ancient Royal Clan and choose a human like this. Just look at the sort of person this human is. If you had given your Seven-Colored Spiritual Aura to me back then, you would already have become one of the exalted above all others within the Ancient Royal Clan."