"If I were a woman, you could stare all you want. But I'm a grown man. What are you two looking at? We all have one head on our shoulders and two legs with something in between. Nothing special to see."
One had to admit, Gu Qingfeng's words were rather vulgar—the kind with a crude, suggestive edge.
Not only did they make the two young noblemen look awkward, but they also caused Qianling and the others to blush slightly. Little Qianniao whispered a reminder, "How can you say such things? It sounds awful."
"Little sister, you're still young. When you grow up, you won't find it so awful."
Little Qianniao shot Gu Qingfeng a fierce glare.
"On the way here, I heard Liuli mention the Great Old Master, describing him as unrestrained and unconventional. Seeing you today, the reputation is indeed well-deserved."
The noble young man offered a faint smile and introduced himself, "I am Bai Yufei. A pleasure. This is Young Lord Liu Feng."
Upon hearing the names Bai Yufei and Liu Feng, Qianling and the others were quite surprised.
These two names were rather famous in the Twin Poles Heavenly Domain. Like Xuan Yun, they were among the outstanding talents of the younger generation in the Twin Poles Heavenly Domain, possessing high cultivation strength, reputation, and influence.
Especially Bai Yufei.
A century ago, without even making a move, he had relied solely on his formidable Fortune's imposing aura to force seven Year Star Golden Immortals to their knees.
A century ago, his cultivation level was a mystery. A century later, it remained a mystery. He rarely fought with others, and no one dared to provoke him.
Firstly, everyone knew he possessed powerful Fortune.
Secondly, he was a young master of the Bai family in the Fengyue Small World.
The Bai family was a prominent wealthy clan in the Fengyue Small World, with properties in all major trading cities throughout the realm.
As for Liu Feng, he had also made his name a century ago. In his youth, with the cultivation of a Taibai Golden Immortal, he had used profound immortal sword techniques to cripple two Year Star Golden Immortals—his strength was undeniably formidable. To this day, few knew exactly what his cultivation level was.
Most importantly, his family background was also extraordinary. He too came from an Immortal family, and one from the Golden Crow Secret Realm at that. However, it wasn't the Golden Crow Li Clan, but the Golden Crow Liu Clan.
There were many families, large and small, in the Golden Crow Secret Realm, and quite a few Immortal families among them. In terms of influence and power, the Golden Crow Liu Clan ranked above the Golden Crow Li Clan.
"Miss Qianling, please don't misunderstand. Although our Liu Clan and the Li Clan are both in the Golden Crow Secret Realm, the Li Clan is the Li Clan, and the Liu Clan is the Liu Clan. We don't have much friendship with the Li Clan; in fact, there are some grudges between us."
Liu Feng looked like a smiling tiger—his smile made people uncomfortable. He stared at Gu Qingfeng and said with a laugh, "From what I've heard, this Rich Upstart Great Old Master gave the Golden Crow Li Clan quite a scare this time."
"Alright, enough standing around. Since we've run into each other, let's sit together. By the way, Young Lord Xuan Yun, when we first arrived, you treated us to drinks. This time, we'll treat you."
Faced with Gu Qingfeng's invitation, Xuan Yun shook his head and declined, "My apologies, but I've already reserved a private garden."
"Is that so?"
Gu Qingfeng smiled. "Then we'll take a rain check."
With that, Gu Qingfeng led the dozen or so people from the Xiaoluo Secret Realm away. Qianling bid farewell and followed.
Watching Gu Qingfeng depart, Xuan Yun's eyes gradually narrowed, his gaze growing increasingly hostile. He asked, "What do you two think?"
"If we hadn't run into him this time, I might still have believed he was once some Great Old Master."
Bai Yufei wore a faint smile, also watching Gu Qingfeng's retreating figure. "But now... heh... I'm certain he's no Great Old Master."
"I think so too."
Beside him, Liu Feng said, "Even if a Great Old Master lost his cultivation, the demeanor that sets him above others would remain. That powerful aura of a superior would not vanish. But this person... heh."
Liu Feng shook his head disdainfully. "Not only does he lack any presence, his words and actions are especially frivolous. He's no different from those rustic minor immortals from small secret realms who've never seen the wider world."
"Exactly. A Great Old Master's state of mind is tempered over countless years, carrying an immensely powerful, dignified aura. This person... as Brother Liu said, lacks any presence. His speech and conduct are frivolous, devoid of any cultivation or depth, and he has no imposing aura whatsoever. He's no different from a rustic minor immortal who's never seen the world."
Xuan Yun nodded. "That's what I think too. He looks and acts like an overnight upstart. But what I can't figure out is how, with no visible cultivation level and no Fortune, he could scatter Li Zhengshi's Immortal Spirit with just a casual remark and roar four Taibai Golden Immortals who had cultivated Taibai Golden Aura to death."
"Brother Xuan Yun, are you sure he didn't use any magical treasure at the time?"
"I'm not entirely certain."
Xuan Yun thought carefully, then shook his head again. "Probably not."
"Perhaps he used some secret treasure you didn't notice."
Liu Feng also said, "Or maybe it's related to his strange physical body. Brother Xuan Yun, didn't you say his body is filled with turbid impurities and is incredibly chaotic, yet he's still alive?"
"That's right. I personally examined his body. It truly is chaotic—his acupoints, meridians, and internal organs are all like rusted metal, and even his bloodline has dried up. That such a person is still alive is undeniably suspicious."
Bai Yufei laughed. "Do you suspect he's truly possessed by a demonic spirit?"
"Hard to say."
"Heh, if he really is possessed by a demonic spirit, that would be quite interesting. I've always wanted to capture a demonic spirit to play with."
Beside them, Liuli, who had been listening to the three discuss Gu Qingfeng, couldn't help but speak up. "Senior Brother, Young Lord Yufei, Young Lord Liu Feng, I think you must be mistaken. Little Wine Ghost... although he seems rather casual and his words are a bit... well, that... I don't think he's a bad person, and it's even less likely he's possessed by a demonic spirit."
"Heh, little sister Liuli, bad people don't wear the word 'bad' on their faces. Those possessed by demonic spirits don't go around telling people they're possessed either."
"But..." Little Liuli wanted to say more, but neither Bai Yufei nor Liu Feng seemed interested in listening. They said, "Let's go. We'll continue chatting inside over drinks. Brother Xuan Yun, don't worry. Since that person made you lose so much face, we'll help you get ten times the revenge."
"Thank you, both brothers."
Xuan Yun cupped his hands in thanks, then added, "However, you two go ahead first. I'll join you shortly."
"Oh? Does Brother Xuan Yun have some business to attend to?"
"Nothing important, just some personal matters. It won't take long."
"Very well. We'll wait for you in the garden. Today, we drink until we drop."