Chapter 19: Prelude to Discomfort

The base that Chen Feng painstakingly found has been ruined in this way. This made Chen Feng somewhat inexplicably angry. He lowered his head and looked at the girl who had caused the disaster for the first time.

Despite her dusty appearance and a hint of blood at the corner of her mouth, her expression was very tired. However, her eyes were still as clear and cool as an oasis in the desert, bright and shining like a pool of clear water, full of stubbornness and confidence.

She was like a proud cold plum, standing in the quiet mountain valley, calmly and elegantly blooming on her own, as though she was alone in an empty wilderness, exuding astonishing calmness in every aspect.

Chen Feng couldn't help but sigh. The creator is biased. The girl in front of him was no ordinary professional. With her expertise, she not only held the title of a hero, but her willpower and strength exceeded that of ordinary people.

Hero template.

These people are the pillars of humanity. They possess extraordinary talents and abilities, and compared to other professionals, they are favored by fate.

Exceptional individuals.

These people are always the focus no matter where they go, whether it's within sects, associations, or even in the military. They quickly rise through the ranks and within a short amount of time, they become leaders.

If it weren't for his intervention, the girl's life would have come to an end. Even if she had hidden in a room, her fate would have been torn to shreds by the underground dragon.

And now, because of his involvement, the girl's fate has changed.

How should he handle her?

The girl had a certain potential, but the arrow just now might have made the opponent hold a grudge, which could cause some trouble...

Therefore, the best course of action is...

Chen Feng narrowed his eyes, a hint of killing intent flashing through them...

...

Xu Hongzhuang looked at the underground dragon lying on the ground, breathing lightly, with a puzzled look in her eyes.

Slaughter.

Such a powerful creature had been wantonly slaughtered, meeting such a tragic end, while the demon lingered nearby like it had been petrified, awaiting Chen Feng's next command.

Xu Hongzhuang raised her head, looking at Chen Feng in astonishment. She really wanted to know how the man could make such a terrifying creature obey his commands.

Their eyes met.

For the first time, the gazes of the two collided. Seeing Chen Feng's cold eyes, Xu Hongzhuang inexplicably trembled for a moment, and her face turned slightly red.

Xu Hongzhuang had always loved swordplay and had no male friends to speak of, so her feelings were as blank as a piece of paper. She had once fantasized about a world of chivalry, seeking justice and avenging wrongs, and her beloved was a peerless master.

And now...

Chen Feng's appearance undoubtedly made her heart flutter for a moment. It wasn't love, but rather an experience she had never had before. After all, in that crisis just now, it was he who had saved her, bravely fought the creature, and pulled her back from the brink of death.

Xu Hongzhuang struggled to stand up. She paused and said, "My name is Xu Hongzhuang. Thank you for saving me just now."

With a brief self-introduction, Xu Hongzhuang's face was somewhat pale, but she was already able to stand. If an ordinary person had suffered such a great injury, they would probably have passed away already.

Extremely long life.

An enviable expertise.

At the moment, Xu Hongzhuang seemed somewhat trembling. It was nerve-wracking for her to converse with a master who could control such a creature.

In fact, she had already noticed that the dark elf standing beside Chen Feng was not human. Her extraordinary skin color and ears indicated that she was also an otherworldly being.

To be able to make two otherworldly beings willingly submit meant that Chen Feng's strength far exceeded her understanding. Looking at Chen Feng, who remained silent, she paused and said, "The arrows that were shot just now were also from your group, right? You're amazing. To be able to hit its eye from such a distance. Even though you missed the first time, I almost got hit..."

Xu Hongzhuang tried to compliment.

But to Xu Hongzhuang's attempt to be friendly, Chen Feng did not respond. He just stood there coldly.

It's funny...

Missed the mark?

When the other party said that sentence just now, apparently there was no resentment. Her strength was not bad, but she didn't seem very insightful.

Chen Feng made a judgment error. He had been thinking from his own perspective, but in reality, this young girl before him, although she possessed the hero template, her mentality had not changed. She had not undergone the baptism of darkness and still retained a hint of innocence.

The girl was somewhat foolish, or perhaps, purely naive.

She was like a poppy yet to bloom, and he could nurture her in his own way...

Conquest.

A word appeared in Chen Feng's mind.

Heaven's favored.

These people had great potential, and in a sense, they bore the weight of humanity's rise. If he could subdue such a person, it would no doubt be a great asset in the future.

She was very pure.

She had not experienced the baptism of death and the betrayal of human nature. Her mind was easily imprinted with something, a lasting mark that would accompany her throughout her life.

A fleeting silence.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Chen Feng's mouth, and the killing intent in his eyes gradually dissipated. Conquering a heaven's favored, just the thought of it was astonishing.

To associate with dark creatures for a long time.

Chen Feng unknowingly became infected with some abyssal will, dangerous, evil, and very eerie.

But this is not necessarily a bad thing. Good people don't live long. This saying is very applicable in this world.

Feeling the cold atmosphere around her, Xu Hongzhuang awkwardly laughed. She didn't know which of her words had been wrong, or perhaps the other party simply had no intention of talking to her.

Suddenly, the dark elf raised his hand, and an arrow emitting a chilling light was aimed straight at Xu Hongzhuang's body.

"Are you saying... I almost killed you just now?"

Chen Feng's voice was not loud, but it was filled with icy coldness and a chilling murderous intent. To show his loyalty, the dark elf's finger moved, and the arrow was aimed at Xu Hongzhuang's head.

"How could... of course not, I really am grateful that you saved me... how could I have such thoughts?"

Chen Feng suddenly changed his tone, which surprised Xu Hongzhuang. She waved her hand and spoke up not because of the threat of death, but because she didn't like being misunderstood. As the one who was saved, she was indeed grateful to Chen Feng.

That's enough.

Watching Xu Hongzhuang argue vehemently, Chen Feng shook his head and said softly, "No, it's okay to think that way, because with that arrow just now, I really did want to kill you..."