My Brother's the Protagonist? Good Thing I Awakened My System!

Chapter 163 Xu Xueying



Chapter 163  Xu Xueying

Evil cultivators, also called demonic cultivators, were completely different from normal cultivators in their methods and beliefs.

Normal cultivators focused on improving their strength and lifespan through spiritual energy and harmony with nature. They followed a path of enlightenment and balance. On the other hand, evil cultivators took shortcuts, driven by greed and a disregard for human life. Their techniques were cruel and often involved using others' lives and souls to increase their own power.

Evil cultivators practiced dark arts like soul extraction, blood refinement, and spirit harvesting. They often targeted the vulnerable—children, women, and entire villages—draining their vitality or sacrificing them in brutal rituals. For them, power was the only goal, and morality didn't matter.

These cultivators caused destruction wherever they went, earning infamy. As a result, righteous sects and empires hunted them down.

One key difference between normal and evil cultivators was the essence of their cultivation. Normal cultivators used spiritual qi—the pure energy of the heavens and earth—which they absorb In contrast, evil cultivators used corrupted qi, tainted by the suffering and death of their victims. This made their power grow faster but unstable, leading to sudden surges in power and shortened lifespans.

Even though they were powerful, evil cultivators often lived in hiding, as their practices made them outlaws. Still, their cunning and ability to manipulate others made them a constant threat.

An evil cultivator had infiltrated the Alchemist Competition. The prize, the Ethereal Night Lotus, was no ordinary treasure. This Grade 5 spiritual herb had many uses. When refined by a righteous alchemist, it could be made into Rank 6 pills, like the Heavenly Restoration Pill, which could heal severe injuries and extend life. However, its dark side made it even more desirable to evil cultivators.

For them, the Ethereal Night Lotus was a key ingredient in creating the Blood Soul Elixir—a forbidden pill that increased cultivation by consuming the essence of countless sacrificed souls. This dark power made the evil cultivator desperate to win the competition. Disguised as a participant, the infiltrator nearly succeeded, but Yun Feng's victory not only stopped him from getting the lotus but also exposed his true identity.

Yun Feng's actions had thwarted their plans, ensuring the lotus stayed out of their hands. The cultivators had even planned to hold the audience hostage and threaten the competition organizers if things went wrong, but thanks to the help of other experts and Yun Feng, the danger was averted.

"Well, that's a relief!" Feng Chen said.

"Did Lingzhi manage to convince any alchemists to join our clan?" He asked, shifting the conversation.

This was another task given to Feng Lingzhi, in addition to participating in the competition. The Alchemist Competition attracted many talented alchemists, making it a perfect opportunity for clans and sects to recruit them.

Many alchemists were already part of prestigious sects or clans, but there were still many independent or small-family alchemists, which were the ones Feng Chen hoped to recruit.

With the Feng Clan's growing fame and resources, he believed convincing 5 to 10 alchemists to join their clan wouldn't be too hard. With some luck, a few from the Top 50 might even join. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Hehe... Nephew, you won't believe it! Feng Lingzhi has brought back some incredible people from the competition!" Elder Wei said excitedly, as if they had won a prize.

"Really? Who is it, and what rank did they achieve?" Feng Chen asked, curious. From Elder Wei's enthusiasm, it was clear the person must have ranked highly.

"She's in Rank 10. Rank 10, Nephew! Lingzhi has brought someone who ranked in the Top 10!" Elder Wei replied, his excitement obvious.

It was already beyond Elder Wei's expectations that Feng Lingzhi placed in the Top 10, let alone brought someone else who ranked so highly and was willing to join the clan.

"However, I heard she has a condition and wants to meet with you," Elder Wei added.

"Oh, then let's meet this girl. We shouldn't miss out on such talent!" Feng Chen said. As long as her request wasn't too unreasonable, he was eager to meet her.

Without delay, Feng Chen followed Elder Wei to the reception hall, eager to meet this young alchemist and hear her condition.

When they arrived, they found a young woman seated gracefully. She had a composed demeanor, yet there was a quiet confidence about her.

She looked to be in her early twenties, with sharp features and a determined gaze. Dressed in elegant but practical robes suited for an alchemist, she stood and bowed respectfully when they entered.

"Ah, Elder Wei. Good afternoon! What brings you here?" She asked politely. Her voice was soft but steady, exuding confidence despite the formal setting.

"Oh, I brought someone who would like to meet you," Elder Wei said, stepping aside.

At that, the young woman's gaze turned to Feng Chen.

"And he is...?"

Elder Wei chuckled and stepped forward to introduce them. "Ah, forgive me for not clarifying earlier. This is Feng Chen, the Clan Leader of the Feng Clan."

Xu Xueying's expression froze!

Her composure cracked for a moment, replaced by wide-eyed shock. She quickly regained her poise and bowed deeply to Feng Chen, her voice filled with respect.

"I–I deeply apologize for my earlier rudeness, Clan Leader Feng. It is an honor to meet you!"

Her fear came from realizing she hadn't recognized the Feng Clan Leader, which could be seen as disrespectful. The man standing before her was the legendary leader who had killed the elders of two of the strongest sects in the Azure Sky Empire and made the Feng Clan the strongest in the land.

"There's no need for such formalities, Miss Xu. Elder Wei speaks highly of your talents. If you are willing to join the Feng Clan, we would be glad to have you." Feng Chen said, his tone calm and welcoming.

Xu Xueying straightened but kept her head slightly bowed, still clearly awed by Feng Chen's presence.

"Thank you for your kind words, Clan Leader Feng. However, before I pledge my loyalty, I have some conditions to present," she said.

Feng Chen gestured for her to continue, intrigued.

Xu Xueying's expression grew serious as she explained.

"I come from a small family, the Xu Clan, in a remote region of the empire. Though we've kept a low profile, we recently angered an elder from the Spirit Wind Palace."

"The elder, Xu Yuan, wanted a rare alchemical recipe passed down in my family for generations," she explained. "When my father refused to give it to him, he retaliated by destroying much of our clan's property and threatening us. My father managed to send me away before things got worse, but now the Xu Clan is in constant danger."

Xu Xueying paused, taking a steadying breath before meeting Feng Chen's gaze.

"My condition is simple: I will join the Feng Clan and offer my services as an alchemist, but in return, I ask that you protect my family and let them join your clan's territory. Without your help, I fear they will not survive."

Her request was significant. Offering protection to the Xu Clan would mean a potential clash with the Spirit Wind Palace, which was not a small matter.

However, Feng Chen considered the Spirit Wind Palace his enemy. If they had sent someone to deal with her, he would more than welcomed it.

After all, it is better for him when the enemy comes to his door to die rather than having to go to their territory to destroy them.

Although Feng Chen believed that an elder wouldn't dare to come to his Feng Clan especially after what he did to Elder Zhou Tianhua.

"You understand the implications of your request? The Spirit Wind Palace is one of the strongest sects of the Azure Sky Empire. Protecting your family will definitely provoke them," he said, his tone serious but calm.

Although her condition is nothing to Feng Chen, he still must make sure that Xu Xueying knows that her request wasn't simple, so that she becomes more grateful and loyal to the Feng Clan.

"I do," Xu Xueying replied firmly. "But I have nowhere else to turn. If you refuse, I will take my chances elsewhere."

Her reason for choosing to come to Feng Clan was because Feng Clan is the only clan who openly dares to defy Spirit Wind Palace and has enough power to retaliate.

She tried to offer the same condition to other clans and sects, but when she mentioned her story, she was always rejected immediately.

Even so, she cannot back down from this condition. Otherwise, there was no need for her to join any force.

Her only hope was the Feng Clan now.

Feng Chen leaned back slightly, acting like he was contemplating the situation. After a moment, he nodded.

"Very well, Xu Xueying. Your terms are acceptable. From now on, your family will be under the protection of the Feng Clan. I will ensure their safe relocation."

Xu Xueying's eyes brightened with relief. She bowed deeply, her voice filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, Clan Leader Feng. I swear to repay this kindness with my loyalty and efforts."

"Good," Feng Chen replied. "Prepare yourself. We'll make arrangements for your family's safety and bring them to Feng Clan territory without delay. For now, welcome to the Feng Clan, Xu Xueying."

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