Xiao Feng didn't pay attention to Yun Yun's reaction and continued speaking on his own:
"As the saying goes, 'No pain, no gain!' Those outside think I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation, but they don't know that my innate talent is even worse than Nalan Yanran's.
The reason I was able to break through from a One-Star Dou Practitioner to a Four-Star Dou Emperor in less than two years is because I put in unimaginable effort and sweat.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, the fact that I, as a One-Star Dou Practitioner, was able to defeat Nalan Yanran, who had already reached the Three-Star Dou Practitioner level, was due to my exceptional combat talent. But they don't know that I almost lost an arm in the process.
If it weren't for the fact that I later awakened a special constitution with extremely strong recovery abilities due to a stroke of luck, I might have become a cripple!"
"..."
Hearing this, Yun Yun couldn't help but show a guilty expression.
Back when Ge Ye brought Nalan Yanran back to the Yunlan Sect, he had reported to her about Xiao Feng's left arm being crippled.
However, Yun Yun's attention at the time was completely drawn to Nalan Yanran, whose pride had been severely wounded. How could she have paid attention to that young man from the Xiao family?
Now that she thought about it carefully, perhaps Xiao Feng was the most innocent person in the entire incident.
"To some extent, I should be grateful to Nalan Yanran. If it weren't for her using the Yunlan Sect's influence to break off the engagement, I might not have realized so quickly that this world ultimately respects strength above all else."
Xiao Feng's eyes sharpened, and he spoke with passion:
"After experiencing Nalan Yanran's visit to break off the engagement, I secretly swore to myself that I would climb step by step to the very top! I will stand at the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent, and no one will ever dare to look down on me or order me around again!"
Feeling Xiao Feng's determination to grow stronger at all costs, Yun Yun couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy in her heart.
[This little madman… he's had it tough~]
Hearing this, even Queen Medusa couldn't help but sigh softly in her heart.
"Fortunately, the heavens have been kind to me, allowing me to obtain a wind-attribute Earth Rank cultivation technique by chance."
Xiao Feng half-truthfully boasted
"Although cultivating that technique is extremely painful and requires a storm-rich environment to practice, it gave me hope of defeating Nalan Yanran within three years.
So, I left Wutan City and traveled alone to the Tagor Desert to cultivate.
There, I found a canyon that was constantly ravaged by storms. The storms there were terrifying, filled with countless sharp stones that struck the body like knives. Practicing there was no different from being tortured.
There were many times I wanted to give up, but every time I thought of Nalan Yanran's arrogant demeanor, I gritted my teeth and persevered."
[Oh no! This little guy harbors such deep hatred for Yanran. How can I possibly resolve this grudge between them?]
While feeling sorry for Xiao Feng, Yun Yun couldn't help but feel a headache over the relationship between him and Nalan Yanran.
If this had happened in the past, Yun Yun would have unconditionally supported Nalan Yanran.
But now, faced with Xiao Feng, her savior, she found it difficult to side with Nalan Yanran as she once did.
"I cultivated in that stormy canyon for several months and finally managed to break through to the Dou Master level. Just as I was about to leave, I was fortunate enough to witness the birth of the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame in the midst of the storm."
Xiao Feng slowly raised his right hand, summoning a ball of earthy yellow flame:
"The Wind and Fury Thunder Flame is a Heavenly Flame formed by the fusion of wind and fire energy, making it perfect for my cultivation.
So, I began risking my life again, consuming small amounts of the Furious Flame Dragon to aid my cultivation.
Although my recovery abilities are strong, the pain of having my internal organs burned by the flame made me want to give up many times.
But every time I was on the verge of giving up, the image of Nalan Yanran would appear in my mind. The thought of stepping on her in front of everyone on Yunlan Mountain three years later gave me endless motivation."
[It's over! It's over! Completely over!]
Hearing this, Yun Yun felt utterly defeated.
How could such deep-seated hatred ever be resolved?
Forget it! I'm tired! Let it all burn!
"Originally, with my strength, I had no way of subduing the Wind and Fury Thunder Flame. But by chance, I met Queen Medusa, and with her help, I was able to successfully tame it."
As he spoke, Xiao Feng gently patted the little Seven-Colored Heaven Devouring Python on the head:
"To be honest, I'm very grateful to Queen Medusa. Not only is she beautiful and kind-hearted, but she also keeps her promises."
[Hmph! At least you have some conscience.]
Hearing Xiao Feng's words, Queen Medusa couldn't help but feel a little pleased.
[Queen Medusa? Kind-hearted?]
Yun Yun almost doubted her ears. She admitted that Queen Medusa was indeed a great beauty, but using the words "kind-hearted" to describe her seemed too contradictory.
After all, in the human empires surrounding the Tagor Desert, Queen Medusa was widely known as a venomous beauty!
Xiao Feng ignored Yun Yun's inner monologue and continued with feigned resentment:
"After refining the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame, my cultivation level quickly broke through to the Dou Grandmaster level.
With my sudden increase in strength, the stormy areas of the Tagor Desert could no longer provide effective assistance for my cultivation, so I left the desert.
While traveling around in search of new stormy areas, I accidentally discovered the ruins of a strongman's cave and found a pill called the Life-Devouring Pill inside.
The Life-Devouring Pill is an extremely special peak-level seventh-grade pill that allows a Great Dou Master to break through to the Dou King level in a very short time.
However, the side effects of the Life-Devouring Pill are also terrifying: after taking it, the user will only have three years of life left."
"What?! Then you…"
Yun Yun's expression changed drastically, and she cried out in frustration:
"How could you be so foolish? Even without taking the Life-Devouring Pill, with your strength, you could easily defeat Nalan Yanran in the three-year agreement!"
"With my strength, defeating Nalan Yanran would indeed be easy. But what if the entire Yunlan Sect gets involved?"
???
Yun Yun blinked her beautiful eyes in confusion:
"What does the Yunlan Sect have to do with this? The higher-ups of the Yunlan Sect wouldn't stoop so low as to personally attack you, would they?"
"You don't understand!"
Xiao Feng shook his head:
"The three-year agreement between me and Nalan Yanran also includes a bet.
If Nalan Yanran wins the three-year agreement, I must annul the engagement. But if she loses, she must become my servant.
Do you think the higher-ups of the Yunlan Sect would allow their young sect master to become my servant?"
(End of Chapter)
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