Chapter 165: Feng Fei's Secret

Feng Fei never expected that the appetite of the little white worm would be so enormous. It devoured so many zombie rats and yet was still not satisfied, even wanting to feed on her blood.

Unable to resist, she had no choice but to let the little white worm suck her blood. What she did not anticipate was that Murong Yi had been watching everything unfold.

Murong Yi looked at Feng Fei, who was wincing in pain with furrowed brows. She moved slightly, appearing before Feng Fei as if by sudden apparition.

Feng Fei hastily lowered her sleeve, flustered, but then remembered that others could not see the little white worm. She quickly composed herself, wearing a gentle smile as she softly said, “Are you out here for some fresh air, too?”

Murong Yi said nothing, simply gazing at her, which made Feng Fei’s heart flutter with unease.

“Sister Murong, I’ve had enough fresh air for now. I’ll head back to rest. You should get some rest early as well.” Feng Fei passed by Murong Yi, her body slightly tense. For some reason, she felt an instinctive fear of this Murong Yi.

Murong Yi watched Feng Fei’s retreating figure and said, “You’d better kill it, or the consequences will be unimaginable.”

Feng Fei froze, startled, and turned around, only to find no one behind her. She swallowed her fear and quickened her pace toward the house.

Her breathing was heavy; the panic of having her secret discovered made it difficult to breathe. She never imagined Murong Yi could see the little white worm. Could it be that she and Feng Fei’s ancestors belonged to the same sect?

Feng Fei held a great secret. Ever since she was taken as a mistress by that man, her life had been relatively smooth. Until one day, a little white worm jumped onto her and bit her, after which her mind was filled with memories.

Those memories were all about breeding techniques for poisonous insects. She was both shocked and delighted but afraid that others might find out. The most exciting revelation was that the little white worm that bit her was the king of all poison insects and had already accepted her as its master.

Since then, she had used some of the worm’s abilities to engage in many illicit deeds, gradually ensnaring that man. Most importantly, she discovered that she was the only Gu cultivator in this world!

Indeed, a legendary practitioner of the mystical arts! Though her cultivation techniques were incomplete, she finally felt she had transcended the realm of ordinary mortals. She was proud and haughty, always speaking with a hint of arrogance.

Until one day, the little white worm conveyed through telepathy that it had to absorb her blood or other energy sources to survive, and the so-called energy was crystal cores!

To prevent the worm from draining her dry, she had to search for crystal cores and even hunted down those with special abilities! She knew if that man ever found out, she would meet a grim fate.

Just when she was living in constant fear, the man unexpectedly sent her out on a mission! This was a golden opportunity to escape! Once she allied with the city’s leader, she vowed to make that man taste the suffering he had inflicted on her.

Biting her lip, Feng Fei felt the little white worm’s resentment and could only soothe it, urging patience. The current situation was truly difficult to handle!

Moreover, since Murong Yi could see the little white worm, she had to consider whether to eliminate her as well! She would not tolerate any interference.

Feng Fei asked the little white worm if it knew Murong Yi’s identity, but only silence greeted her.

She knew the worm was deeply displeased with her and had to provide it with enough crystal cores quickly.

Carefully, Feng Fei returned to the room and sat beside Hu Ke to rest, though she did not truly sleep. Her mind was filled with Murong Yi’s face.

Meanwhile, back in the room, Murong Yi lightly touched Ouyang Jue. Ouyang Jue opened his eyes, looking at Murong Yi with puzzled eyes.

Murong Yi made a shushing gesture and then communicated telepathically with Ouyang Jue.

“I saw a poisonous insect at Feng Fei’s place. It appears to be the Five Elements Worm—king of all poisonous insects,” Murong Yi said, her brow faintly furrowing.

“The Five Elements Worm? Wasn’t that eradicated centuries ago? What’s going on? Could it be the same one from back then?” Ouyang Jue’s expression turned serious.

“I don’t know if it’s the same one. That worm’s energy is very unstable; I can’t tell. Feng Fei seems to be the breeder. Judging by her demeanor, the worm has been with her for some time,” Murong Yi pondered deeply.

“If it truly is that Five Elements Worm, then its resurgence would coincide with Feng Fei’s death. When that happens, the world will likely plunge into greater chaos,” Ouyang Jue frowned, looking toward Murong Yi.

“Indeed. We should be thankful it’s not. We struggled so hard to kill it back then. But as a Gu King, a sentient one at that, it surely won’t give up easily. It seems the road ahead will be difficult,” Murong Yi admitted, though she knew there was only one Five Elements Worm in the world, born alongside the spirit of the five elements. Originally a beneficial Gu, it later became a cause for concern. She cast a worried glance at the sleeping group.

Following Murong Yi’s gaze, Ouyang Jue saw peaceful faces, as if lost in sweet dreams. He sighed softly. The affairs of the cultivation world should never have involved these mortals, but now, the rules are broken, the cultivation world has long since vanished, and those ancient scourges will likely meddle as well. Alas.

Murong Yi seemed to understand Ouyang Jue’s meaning and could only sigh. Their strength had greatly declined, and facing former enemies, they had little confidence. Fortunately, their enemies had also been weakened by this human calamity. But those creatures would recover far more easily than they.

It seemed they could only rely on those so-called gifted individuals for help. They wondered if anyone else from the cultivation world besides Nangong still existed. Truly a great trouble.

Ouyang Jue and Murong Yi sat in silence through the night, each harboring their own thoughts. Qin Yu, who was a light sleeper, sensed the change in Murong Yi’s aura when she left and returned, prompting her to wonder what had happened.

Judging by Murong Yi’s expression, whatever transpired was dire. Concerned for her companions’ safety, Qin Yu resolved to keep a close eye on the changes in Murong Yi and Ouyang Jue.

She knew the two had sat together all night while she, worried, merely lay there with closed eyes, trying to rest.

Qin Yu sensed the others’ steady breathing mixed with the faint sighs exchanged between Murong Yi and Ouyang Jue, and made a silent decision.

Tomorrow, she must find an opportunity to speak with Murong Yi and Ouyang Jue, to uncover what had happened that night and why they had behaved as they did.