Junior brother Ye, when have I ever tried to humiliate you?"
Xiao Chen asked with an innocent face, his eyes wide with sincerity.
"It was you who got caught when you attempted to scam the old man, even though you were an Inner disciple of a major power like the Peerless Heaven Sword Sect,"
Xiao Chen continued, his tone carrying a mix of disappointment and disbelief.
"And let’s not even talk about this. You said I snatched your chance But did this treasure map belonged to you? "
Xiao Chen added, shaking his head as if he couldn’t believe the audacity of the accusation.
He paused for a moment, then continued with a hint of frustration in his voice.
"Now, not only did you come to seize my chance, but you also keep calling me a hypocrite without a shred of gratitude for my help in the bazaar,"
Xiao Chen remarked, his expression turning slightly incredulous as he emphasized his point.
"If I am a hypocrite, then what can I call you for all of this?" he said, his voice laced with disdain, as he stared at Junior Brother Ye with a mixture of disappointment and reproach.
Inside the jade pendant, Ji Rongmei, too, nodded in agreement upon hearing Xiao Chen’s words regarding the matter.
Ye Fan who heard Xiao Chen’s words, felt a surge of anger coursing through his body, he struggled to control it.
His expression twisted into one of discomfort as if he had just consumed something utterly repulsive.
Frustration gnawed at him from within as he found himself unable to refute Xiao Chen’s accusations.
Despite this, a deep-seated conviction lingered in his heart, telling him that Xiao Chen harbored nefarious intentions and had somehow deprived him of something significant
What puzzled him the most was that he and Xiao Chen had only met once, and they hadn’t encountered each other on any other occasion.
Ye Fan chose not to confirm whether the woman he was with was Tang Jingxue because he didn’t want to worsen Ji Rongmei’s impression of him due to Xiao Chen’s accusations.
He feared that confirming Tang Jingxue’s identity might lead Ji Rongmei to view him even more unfavorably
However, deep down in his heart, the was another reason why he did this, it was to avoid further damage to his Dao heart.
This realization led Ye Fan to conclude that Xiao Chen was no ordinary opponent.
His ability to effortlessly counter Ye Fan’s strikes indicated that he possessed either a formidable physique or some other significant background.
Ye Fan’s belief in his superiority was deeply ingrained, leading him to dismiss the idea that Xiao Chen had any significant chance of besting him.
He couldn’t fathom the notion that Xiao Chen could be as fortunate as he was, considering the rarity of opportunities in the lower realm compared to the daunting task of finding a needle in a haystack.
This innate arrogance had been nurtured within him over time, further reinforcing his belief in his superiority over others.
As he concluded his contemplation, Ye Fan made a decisive move, further activating the "Astral Fusion Mastery" technique. However, he was fully aware of the more serious consequences this time around.
The "Astral Fusion Mastery" had a cumulative effect. If used twice, it would deplete thirty percent of the user’s spiritual energy permanently, exacerbating the toll on their body.
Additionally, their five senses would become unstable, adding another layer of vulnerability to the short-term weakness already experienced after activation.
As Ye Fan continued to activate "Astral Fusion Mastery," Xiao Chen couldn’t help but smile inwardly.
This was just the first step of his intricate scheme, and he eagerly prepared for another round of fighting.
Naturally, Xiao Chen realized the inherent risks of coming to the Ancient Cave alone instead of bringing Ye Fan along.
However, adhering to the original plot was crucial. According to the plan, there were two prerequisites for entering the cave.
The first prerequisite was having the treasure map, essential for activating the spatial portal.
The second prerequisite was entering with two people who shared inner harmony or, at the very least, had no enmities between them.
While Xiao Chen could have brought Tang Jingxue with him, he reasoned that this opportunity wouldn’t have the desired effect on her, nor would it bring any significant destiny value or other benefits for him.
Instead, he saw the perfect opportunity to make use of a certain beautiful and naive senior.
With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Chen stomped on the ground, creating a cover of smoke to obstruct Ye Fan’s vision.
Meanwhile, he executed an elegant, slow-motion backflip, strategically moving out of Ye Fan’s divine sense range.
Simultaneously, while engaging in combat with Ye Fan, Xiao Chen winked at the jade pendant with a seductive gesture laden with hidden intent and intrigue.