My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion

Rain began to fall over Jiu’an Town. Dark clouds gathered, the sky grew dim, and households retreated indoors. The faint rumble of thunder echoed, rolling on and on in muffled roars.

Amid the steady sound of rainfall, a group of three followed the directions they had gathered earlier, quickly turning into an alley.

Rainwater permeated the streets, so even as they walked, muddy splashes dirtied their feet. This alley, resembling any ordinary one, had narrow corridors, uneven pathways, and one wooden doorstep after another. The only difference was that the houses in this alley were all tightly closed, appearing abandoned.

These abandoned houses were thanks to Wan Xifeng. This man, seeking peace for his mother and fearing she might be abducted for ransom, drove the surrounding households away. Those who refused were dealt with personally, and if they still resisted, heads would roll.

As one who roamed the Jianghu, earning the ominous nickname "Golden Saber Thief," his deeds spoke for themselves. Little surprise that his wanted posters had even reached the West Factory.

In the midst of the deserted alley, Chen Yi held an umbrella, spotting the sole house that remained open from afar.

Approaching, he saw a white-haired elderly woman seated in the main hall. She wore simple cloth garments, her face etched with wrinkles. Seated, her back hunched, her cloudy, lifeless eyes gazing into nothingness as if unable to see clearly.

Chen Yi lowered his gaze slightly before motioning to the other two, signaling them to stop here as he went forward alone.

Although Luo Nanwu and Wu Qingsheng hesitated, they ultimately agreed, as Chen Yi possessed the highest martial prowess among them.

Still, the two couldn’t hide their concern—whether this time, Chen Yi might falter in compassion.

The rain, which began as a drizzle, had now grown heavier. Chen Yi stepped into the hall under his umbrella, his footsteps audible. The elderly woman abruptly leaned forward with a croaky voice:

"Feng’er, have you finished your business and come back?"