The words of warning did not cause Feng Ninghe's expression to waver.
She remained oblivious, quietly gazing at the crimson figure not far away.
Su Hongxiu carried herself with an air of grace and gentle demeanor, yet a hint of coldness flickered in her eyes, commanding respect without anger.
"Sixth Master, I am a disciple of the Immortal Sect, and my master is the highly esteemed Tang Zun of the Immortal Sect. If this box of medicinal herbs falls into my hands, I will certainly put them to good use."
Feng Qingcheng lowered her gaze and said respectfully, "If Sixth Master doesn't mind, we shall be friends from now on. If you ever need help, I will do my utmost."
Su Hongxiu towered over her by a full head. Though gentle, she exuded an indescribable sense of pressure.
Feng Qingcheng was filled with apprehension, attempting to use her family background to keep the box of herbs.
The herbs were already in her possession. It would be best to play along with the mistake, otherwise, she couldn't predict what ridicule she might face in the future.
"Does Second Miss know what medicinal herbs are in my box? The price of becoming friends with you is too high."
The clear male voice was as crisp as a silver bell, with no hidden intentions in its tone.
Su Hongxiu's expression remained as it always was, her seemingly gentle exterior concealing a sharp edge.
Feng Qingcheng's hands, hidden within her sleeves, clenched tightly, her delicate fingertips digging deep into the flesh of her palms.
In Jinling, she was adored by all. Now, she was being severely humiliated.
She had also never expected Sixth Master to be so blunt, his words so sharp beneath his gentle facade.
Feng Qingcheng's expression did not change, and she said politely, "Sixth Master, you are mistaken. My cultivation has already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and my future cultivation will only continue to flourish. While Sixth Master's medicinal herbs are precious, they are not of great consequence to the Immortal Sect."
Not far away, Feng Ninghe casually crossed her arms and quietly observed everything.
After many years, Feng Qingcheng's thick skin had clearly increased.
To put it bluntly, this woman simply wanted to pocket the entire box of medicinal herbs.
As for the Immortal Sect, it was merely a smokescreen she had conjured.
Su Hongxiu raised an eyebrow. His face, with its soft lines, held an indescribable depth of meaning. "Since the Immortal Sect is so wealthy and powerful, they likely wouldn't care for my box of medicinal herbs."
He held no good impression of Feng Qingcheng.
If she wanted to keep the herbs, she should have just said so. All this roundabout scheming was even more shameless.
"Sixth Master, I won't take your medicinal herbs for nothing. Once the herbs are refined into pills, I will send you the finished products."
As she finished speaking, Feng Qingcheng did not forget to glance in Feng Ninghe's direction and deliberately said, "These medicinal herbs will be better off in my hands than in the hands of others."
Her words clearly implied that even if the herbs were given to Feng Ninghe, they would be useless, so it would be better to give them to her.
Su Hongxiu raised his eyebrows, his expression turning slightly cold. "The medicinal herbs are mine. It is my prerogative to decide who I give them to. Does Second Miss intend to embezzle them?"
The onlookers were stunned by this scene, none daring to speak.
Who would have thought that this box of medicinal herbs was not for Feng Qingcheng? This had backfired spectacularly.
The disciples of the Feng family exchanged glances.
Feng Qingcheng was the pride of the Feng family, yet such a high-and-mighty figure was encroaching on another's medicinal herbs.
If she simply returned the herbs, it would be over. Why say so much if she didn't intend to keep them?
The dignified Feng family coveting Sixth Master's medicinal herbs would damage the Feng family's reputation if word got out.
"What is Sixth Master saying? Qingcheng is knowledgeable and experienced, how could she covet your medicinal herbs? She is afraid that Sixth Master's medicinal herbs will be wasted by certain people."
Madam Zhang quickly stepped forward with a fawning smile, a hint of meaning flashing in her refined eyes.
Feng Qingcheng's expression sharpened. With a look of righteous indignation, she met Su Hongxiu's gaze, her delicate voice sounding as if she had suffered immense grievance. "How can I, Feng Qingcheng, be such a petty person? Guards! Return the medicinal herbs to Sixth Master!"
At her command, the maids did not dare to delay and quickly brought the herbs over.
Su Hongxiu reached out with his robe and accepted the box of medicinal herbs. He then walked towards Feng Ninghe's location.
"Miss Feng, this box of medicinal herbs was originally meant for you. I did not expect someone to arrogantly take it. Since it has been touched by someone it shouldn't have, it is now tainted. I will send you another box later."
The male voice, flowing like a stream, was exceptionally pleasant to the ear.
Feng Qingcheng felt as if someone had slapped her across the face, filled with shame and anger.
Feng Ninghe raised her bright smile, her curved eyes like the bright moon in the night sky. "Alright."
She had made a deal with Sixth Master.
This box of medicinal herbs was for refining pills, and the excess herbs were her reward.
Who would have thought that Feng Qingcheng would arbitrarily accept this box of herbs?
Feng Ninghe's delicate and beautiful face was as smooth as jade, her lips red without rouge, and her eyebrows green without paint.
The gazes of everyone present turned towards her.
Staring at this face, Feng Qingcheng almost spat out blood in anger.
She was a prodigy, and yet Sixth Master disdained her so much, saying the herbs were tainted by her touch?
The truly tainted person was clearly Feng Ninghe!
She narrowed her eyes, hatred burning within them, and her voice became laced with a deep meaning. "Sixth Master has not been in Li Kingdom for long and does not know what happened to Feng Ninghe.
If we are talking about being tainted, the truly tainted person would likely be Feng Ninghe. What happened to her five years ago caused quite a stir in Li Kingdom."
Looking at the beautiful and stunning face before her, which was as radiant as a flower and as captivating as the moon, Feng Qingcheng's hatred intensified. She secretly scanned Feng Ninghe with her divine sense.
There were no fluctuations of spiritual energy around Feng Ninghe, making it impossible to discern her cultivation level.
How could such a woman shine so brightly in the Hundred Arena Competition?
Perhaps she had used some trickery to achieve a lucky victory. In reality, Feng Ninghe was still that lowly, wretched woman from before.
Mentioning the past, Feng Ninghe's expression turned colder, a layer of frost forming in her eyes. She stared directly at Feng Qingcheng. "Feng Qingcheng, how dare you mention what happened five years ago? I haven't even had the nerve to say who was secretly plotting against me back then."
Her gaze was extremely cold, as if she were looking at a dead person.
Meeting those cold eyes, Feng Qingcheng shivered inexplicably, a sense of fear arising within her.
However, after a moment, she dispelled all fear.
Even if Feng Ninghe could cultivate, so what? Her cultivation had already reached the Nascent Soul stage. As long as she wished, she could crush this foolish woman at any time.
Feng Ninghe narrowed her eyes and arrogantly declared, "You were promiscuous with a servant and conceived a child in secret. This is known to everyone. Your body has long been tainted. Sixth Master must not be deceived."
Feng Tongtong retreated into the crowd, remaining silent. The beautiful face exposed outside her veil held a hint of anxiety.
The First Prince had already acknowledged what happened five years ago and sold her out. She did not dare to speak, lest she attract trouble she couldn't afford.
"Feng Qingcheng, you truly have the nerve to mention what happened five years ago. If we are to bring it up, I have an account to settle with you all."
Feng Ninghe snorted coldly, the icy words spilling rapidly from her lips. "Five years ago, you harmed me, hurt me, and threw me off a cliff to be fed to wolves. The main culprit behind all of this was you. Do you dare to confront me face-to-face?"
In terms of scheming, even Feng Tongtong could not compare to Feng Qingcheng.