Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 255

Chapter 255: A Surprising Offer Chapter 255: A Surprising Offer Meanwhile, Gu Ran sighed inwardly, thinking, It seems the great battle against the demonic beasts on Blackwood Island has come to an end.

He couldn’t shake a sense of regret, feeling he had fallen short of his own expectations.

But could he fault the mysterious female cultivator for wiping out the demonic beasts entirely?

No, he couldn’t.

This woman had become the savior of Blackwood Island.

From beginning to end, her actions were selfless, focused solely on the greater good.

She had singlehandedly defeated the Dao Palace realm demon and subdued much of the demonic beast horde.  She had even lent him, Gu Ran, a helping hand with nothing more than a simple, dismissive “Hmph.” At his core, Gu Ran was a man of steadfast principles.

His role as a protagonist endowed him with sharp intuition and keen senses, which alerted him to the potential danger this mysterious female cultivator posed, stirring a deep-seated unease within him.

Yet, witnessing her actions now sparked an intense inner conflict.

Under the influence of Jiang Chen, these conflicting feelings only grew stronger.

Gu Ran, who should have been joyfully progressing in cultivation and basking in newfound power, now faced an unexpected state of stagnation.

Naturally, this left a degree of discontent simmering in his heart.

For now, he could only bury these conflicting feelings deep within himself.

Gu Ran was a solitary figure, with no friends to confide in and little chance of finding someone to share his thoughts.

Besides, his secrets weren’t meant for open discussion, which only added to his isolation.

Just then, Nangong Wan’s voice echoed again, “Mm-hmm.” “I will be leaving now.

I need time to recover from my injuries.” “Since I’m here, I’ll also remove these demonic beast corpses to prevent them from tainting the Spiritual Qi in the area,” she added, her voice fading into the void.

At that moment, the sea around Blackwood Island began to clear as the massive demonic beast corpses vanished one by one.

Watching this, the rescued cultivators felt even more grateful, bowing once more.

This was the first time they had encountered such a righteous powerhouse.

Meanwhile, although Feng Liu outwardly mirrored the others’ reactions, inside he felt a thrill of exhilaration at Jiang Chen’s “departure.” The female senior has left!

he thought to himself with satisfaction.

Perfect.

I was hesitant to act while she was here.

Now that she’s injured, she’ll no doubt leave this place and return to her cave mansion to recover.

With this, Blackwood Island will once again be solely under the Feng Clan’s control.

Dealing with a mere Heavenly Origin realm cultivator will be as easy as catching a fish in a pond.

As these thoughts raced through his mind, Feng Liu’s excitement was unmistakable, his gaze repeatedly shifting toward Gu Ran.

The followers surrounding Feng Liu shared his sentiments.

They quickly understood his intentions, and their gazes, too, shifted toward Gu Ran.

Daring to stare at me like that!

These people are truly despicable, Gu Ran thought in disdain.

After casting a brief glance at Feng Liu and his lackeys, Gu Ran decided to step away.

After all, Feng Hongbo, who was in the Inquiring Journey realm, was still around.

But just then, Feng Hongbo approached him with a pleasant smile and respectfully asked, “Haha, young friend, may I know your honorable name?” “Oh, I go by the name Niu Qing,” Gu Ran casually replied, crafting a false name.

“How may I be of service to you, senior?” He maintained a cautious demeanor, keeping his guard up around Feng Hongbo.

“Young friend Niu Qing, your performance during the grand battle was truly remarkable!” Feng Hongbo praised, a hint of admiration in his tone.

“And as a young expert in the Heavenly Origin realm, there’s no doubt you have the potential to reach the Inquiring Journey realm.” “I’m curious if you’d consider becoming a guest elder of our Feng Clan?

We would ensure you have all the resources needed for your cultivation!” “In time, even greater opportunities will arise.

You could form ties with larger clans or even the esteemed Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect!” His expression was earnest as he continued, “And all we would ask of you… is simply to focus on your cultivation, nothing more.” The moment these words left his mouth, a ripple of surprise spread through the crowd.

The terms Feng Hongbo proposed were exceptionally generous!

This wasn’t just an attempt to recruit a guest elder; he was openly offering full patronage to this Niu Qing.

Feng Liu was taken aback as well.

His father was unexpectedly offering such favorable terms to Niu Qing, showing more deference than he did even to his own children!

Moreover, with his father acting this way, how could he possibly scheme against this Niu Qing now?

How could he hope to seize Niu Qing’s treasure that granted him the ability to turn invisible?

These thoughts only fueled Feng Liu’s jealousy toward Gu Ran, growing so intense that he almost wished he could tear him apart!

Right at that moment, an even more astonishing turn of events occurred.

“I appreciate your generous offer, senior, but I must respectfully decline,” Gu Ran replied, his tone casual.

“I’m used to my freedom.

With the four seas as my home, I can’t tolerate any restrictions.” He offered a respectful fist-and-palm salute to Feng Hongbo, expressing his gratitude.

Gu Ran’s intuition told him that, while Feng Hongbo’s goodwill seemed genuine, there were likely hidden motives behind it.

And he was right.

Feng Hongbo was indeed deeply intrigued by Gu Ran’s mysterious ability to conceal himself.

Even with his cultivation at the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm, Feng Hongbo couldn’t unravel the mystery behind Gu Ran’s invisibility.

How could he remain indifferent?

However, Feng Hongbo’s approach was far more refined than Feng Liu’s.

By offering a promising future, he hoped to keep Gu Ran within reach, intending to make his move gradually when the time was right.

But now, he hadn’t expected Gu Ran to turn him down so decisively!

“What!” a voice in the crowd exclaimed in disbelief.

“That Niu Qing actually declined?” “The Feng Clan is the strongest force on Blackwood Island, with considerable influence over the surrounding islands as well.” “If Niu Qing had accepted, Patriarch Feng’s backing would have certainly helped him break through to the Inquiring Journey realm, reaching the Second Step on the Cultivation Path and earning the admiration of countless people!” “The key point is that Patriarch Feng didn’t ask for anything in return; it was like extending a hand in friendship.

And yet, Niu Qing turned it all down!” “Wow, this Niu Qing isn’t ordinary; he seems to have a bit of a superior attitude,” someone remarked.

“That’s right, I feel the same.

He seems a bit arrogant, relying on his abilities,” another agreed.

“Haha, I remember when I used to think that way too!

I once imagined I’d cultivate to the Dao Palace realm and rule the Lustrous Yang Domain, but I was just naive!” The nearby cultivators couldn’t resist gossiping, and speculations flew back and forth.

Just then, Feng Hongbo, with his vast life experience and remarkable composure, spoke up once more, saying, “Haha, young friend Niu Qing, there’s no need to decide so quickly.” “You’ve just taken part in a monumental battle, resisting the demonic beast tide; why not stay on Blackwood Island for a few days to recover, and consider my offer during that time.” His smile remained natural, showing no hint of awkwardness.

“Still, I must refuse.” Gu Ran shook his head firmly.

“I plan to leave Blackwood Island today and travel to other islands to hunt demonic beasts.” But just then, a wounded cultivator came rushing over from a distance, his face twisted with alarm.

“This is bad!

The teleportation array was destroyed in the grand battle!” “What?!” another cultivator exclaimed, shock evident in his voice.

“The teleportation array is destroyed!” “How bad is the damage?

Can it be repaired?

If not, we’re in serious trouble!” “I saw some demonic beasts approaching the teleportation array earlier, but I didn’t think my fears would come true.” “Now we’re trapped here.

None of us will be able to leave Blackwood Island anytime soon.” The cultivators voiced their surprise one after another, a heavy sense of helplessness settling over them.

Gu Ran was equally stunned.

He hadn’t expected the teleportation array to be destroyed!

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