Chapter 4, The Malicious Guest

You need not worry, for without my permission, no one will come here for the time being

The young lady misunderstood; I merely happened to overhear your conversation under the deck. I only wish to temporarily take shelter on your ship, and I will disembark and leave by the morning of the day after tomorrow

The girl, with a pale complexion, stared wide-eyed at the drenched man before her, clutching her delicate neck with one hand, and he actually claimed to have no ill intentions towards her

"It is hard to explain in a few words, Miss. You and I are merely strangers who have crossed paths. I have only borrowed your cabin for a day, and I believe there is no need to delve into the details, is there?" Jiang Feng felt that the roles of host and guest seemed to have reversed; after all, he still held the power over the other person's life, yet it appeared as if the other party was being aggressive.

Seeing Jiang Feng speechless, the young girl became even more intrigued. She confidently walked over to the dressing table and sat down on the brocade stool, casually preparing to reach for a painting that was beside the dressing table: "Looking at you, with such a dignified appearance, you don't seem like a bad person. However, behaving so secretively and furtively, you must be carrying some sort of task, right"

The day after tomorrow morning?" The girl shot a glance at Jiang Feng, "Are you trying to escape from Nanyang?"

At this moment, Jiang Feng had no retreat left; he could only grit his teeth and, with one hand, form a hook shape to lightly grasp the opponent's throat. "Miss, I apologize, I mean you no harm. May I have a moment to explain?"

Jiang Feng carefully pressed himself against the corner, yet did not allow his body to detach from the wall of the cabin, as the water stains would reveal his presence. He had to minimize the risk of exposure as much as possible. He worked hard to adjust his eyes to the somewhat bright room

Is that so? If Tianming encounters a crackdown from the Nanyang side, how should I respond?" The young girl snorted lightly as she spoke

Jiang Feng was taken aback for a moment before he realized that this young lady spoke with an air of arrogance, likely a direct descendant of some prominent family. The disdain reflected in her brows and eyes was indeed quite unpleasant. However, it was unrealistic to expect her to be amiable in such a state. Jiang Feng awkwardly replied, "Hehe, it is good that you understand, Miss."

Seeing Jiang Feng speak so frankly and sincerely, the young girl’s expression improved slightly, "Then why did you flee from Nanyang?"

Zhu Shi? Liang Wang Zhu Yun? Jiang Feng was taken aback for a moment, then calmly shook his head: "Although my identity cannot be disclosed, it is unrelated to the Zhu family"

Miss, I believe I need not teach you this. Since you are able to come and go freely from Nanyang, I assume the Liu family in Nanyang must have some influence. With such a large ship, even if three to five more people were to board, it is unlikely anyone would notice the difference.

Jiang Feng looked around and found the room to be very spacious, yet elegantly arranged. The embroidered quilt was neatly folded on the carved wooden bed, and the floral and bird embroidery on the needlework was clearly a masterpiece by a renowned artist

"Are you the Zhu family's secret agent?" As if recalling something, the girl's tone suddenly turned cold and sharp, her phoenix-like eyes radiating a formidable aura.

The mediumistic plants are insensitive to wooden objects. Jiang Feng cautiously used a small shovel to lift the wisteria, clearing a passage through the window frame. He inserted the small shovel into the gap of the window frame to prevent the wisteria from falling. Then, with one hand gripping the side of the boat and the other hand pushing open the window frame, he confirmed that there was no danger. With a nimble motion, he flipped his body like a hawk and climbed onto the deck, then gently pried open the window frame and gracefully slipped into the cabin.

What troubled Jiang Feng somewhat was that although this room appeared to be spacious, apart from the central courtyard where a curtain could be hung for concealment, the rest of the area was almost completely exposed. Moreover, the legs of the Hu bed were quite low, making it impossible for his robust physique to fit underneath.

You insolent girl, daring to scare me with a water ghost, just wait and see how I will deal with you shortly

I understand, rest assured, our lives are not equal, and I will not take risks lightly. The young girl glared fiercely at Jiang Feng and said淡淡的道.

Well, what about the young lady's maid, Green Butterfly

You can now let go of your claws

"Miss, please remain calm and do not touch that rune scroll." Jiang Feng's gaze shifted, his hand already resting on the leather pouch at his waist

Just as he was pondering, he suddenly heard a series of faint footsteps approaching. Jiang Feng inwardly lamented, at this moment, retreating seemed to be too late, and the water stains in the corner had not yet been cleared away

Jiang Feng let out a bitter smile as he withdrew his hand. This girl did not seem to be as inexperienced as he had initially judged; at least the demeanor she displayed in front of him was quite impressive. Jiang Erlang had been around the martial world for quite some time, yet he had never encountered such a calm and composed young woman, especially in such a situation.

Oh? The beautiful girl raised her elegant eyebrows, her phoenix-like eyes glistening with frost. "It seems you have come with purpose."

He pulled out a small wooden shovel from his body, which was originally a daily outdoor tool for Jiang Feng during missions, and was also carefully prepared by his friend Luo Zhen; it was now just the right time to put it to use

The young girl, Yi Lin, slowly turned around, withdrew her hand, and her gaze was piercing, carrying a hint of surprise: "You understand magic? That's impressive. You were able to break the spiritual vine barrier on my window and are familiar with magical scrolls, yet you resort to such petty thievery. Don't you think you are wasting your own potential?"

The curtain was suddenly lifted, revealing a face that was both charming and playful.

"Hehe, miss, I can let you go, but I must first clarify, or rather remind you, not to attempt any other actions, as that would only jeopardize your own safety! Since I dare to let you go, I have absolute confidence in being able to stop you before you make any other moves, such as shouting, running, or struggling. That would only bring harm to both of us, do you understand?"

This is clearly a bedroom, with bright yellow drapes casually gathered. An oval brass mirror on a dressing table reflects Jiang Feng's drenched body distinctly.

After a day's journey from here, we have just entered the territory of Xiangyang. The little girl’s ability to calculate and judge is indeed remarkably strong

In fact, the young girl was not as carefree as Jiang Feng had assumed. If he had observed closely, he would have noticed that the jade bracelet on her wrist was slightly trembling, and her expression was not as radiant as usual; it lacked the usual cheerful smile. However, at that moment, he had to keep a close watch on the girl's movements while also listening attentively to see if anyone else would come to this cabin.

Jiang Feng felt that he was like a big gray wolf gently guiding a little white rabbit at this moment, and this situation was indeed somewhat comical

"You may, but you must first let go of your hand." The elegant and aloof voice was like a yellow oriole emerging from the valley, yet to Jiang Feng's ears, it was far from pleasant. This woman seemed quite experienced in dealing with such situations; although she was at a disadvantage, the innate air of superiority she exuded was somewhat unsettling.

At this moment, the young girl also understood that she must not provoke the other party. Her elders had long advised her to remain calm in such situations, with the utmost priority being the preservation of personal safety.

Jiang Feng felt a chill in his heart; this girl has such a keen sense of perception. He had inadvertently let slip a hint, yet she was able to detect the clue.

Jiang Feng could only smile wryly; he had underestimated the girl before him. Just a simple interaction, and she was able to grasp the general idea.