Wang Jie carefully observed the eyes of people considering their appearance drew quite the attention, especially his presence. They didn't react and let them be since their gaze is meaningless.
He pondered what sect the young man belonged to since old Meng Hai mentioned the surrounding sect within the Remote Region of the Misty Boundary Mountains were the Purple Jade Sect, Trampling Sky Sect, Hidden Mist Sect, and Sky Profound Sect.
Old man Meng Hai once tried to join the Trampling sky sect and was able to reach Blood Cleansing at the age thirty which was already above average but the pressure was too much against Inner and core disciple of the sect.
He was simply an ordinary person without any background and support therefore he has reached his limit. Old Meng Hai shared his lament in being unable to achieve his dream but he eventually grew up and found another purpose in life.
Wang Jie guesses that the young man has to belong to Trampling Sky, Hidden Mist Sect or the Sky Profound Secret since Purple Jade Sect are all female sect.
'No the way they look at each other obviously they don't have any connection.'
Wang Jie noticed that the mercenary seemed to show hostility towards the young man and took off this where the mercenary finished eating then paid before heading out without causing trouble.
'That was unexpected. But I know it won't be the last time I see them.'
He said seeing how vile their emotions were clearly was twisted and had killed innocent people.
'Still this young man is most likely going to cause trouble.'
He narrowed his eyes towards the young man and noticed his leering eyes towards his wives. Wang Jie remained calm, unbothered by the simple gaze of people. It would be immature if he let his anger control his heart.
"Here's your order! Enjoy!"
Soon after, Yan Fei arrived carrying their platter and set them on the table while it was still steaming hot. Wang Jie was impressed at the aroma of their meal and took a bite and instantly enjoyed the flavor. It certainly far from the taste of the modern world but it was amazing in his current world standard.
"This is really good!" Liu Ying immediately ate and enjoyed the meal. It was stirred fried noodle with dumpling at the side
"I'm glad you all like it." She gave a bright smile, happy to provide for them.
"It's quite amazing. Who made it?" Wang Jie said looking at her and saw Yan Fei was captivated by his gaze but calmly answered.
"My mother! It has been passed down in our shop for generations!" Yan Fei said brightly before hearing a voice called out to her.
"Fei'er!" Wang Jie glanced over to see the young man furrowing their brow upon looking at him.
"Young Master Zhen." Yan Fei's voice sounded a lot of tired when looking at the young master not hiding her distaste and annoyance.
"You look as beautiful as ever. Have you considered my offer? I can easily repay the debt your shop has if I told my father." The young man named Zhen said.
"We appreciate your offer but my mother and I respectfully decline." Yan Fei said bowing in respect while Zhen's eyes twitched and grew angrier.
He had been courting Yan Fei for the longest time trying to win her heart but failed every time to sway her even a little. Zhen Shi had tried his hardest even after having paid people to cause trouble in Yan Fei's shop and be the one to save them still didn't work and now his patience broke exploding in anger.
"Why? Why do you still continue to reject me? I'm Zhen Shi, the son of the Sky Profound sect elder!? My aptitude is highest among my peers! I can give you a better future than this place."
Zhen said while Yan Fei Stepped when he was getting aggressive. He was someone with a bright future having been praised by his peers and elders that he was going to become a Pulse Condensation in the next few years. Numerous women from his sect would throw themselves at him yet this woman refused to give herself to him!?
The people could only watch since most people were mortal and antagonizing the Sky Profound sect would be a bad decision even if the Blood Iron Pavilion arrested him then doesn't mean the sect backing him won't retaliate.
Zhang Mei and Liu Ying began to feel agitated having heard the young master flawed their achievement while others would try their best to gain their favors.
Their young master was the only one unmoved by other praises knowing people's opinion can change and shift instantaneously if something happens.
Wang Jie had seen keyboard warriors who didn't understand the situation and would blindly believe what they wanted to believe.
Oftentimes people would believe a lie simply because the masses said so. He did not care about other opinions and never let those words shake his Dao heart.
Wang Jie glanced at the expression of Yan Fei seeing her frightened and anxious expression showed she was afraid of taking action.
"Empty vessels make the most noise." Quiet voice was heard but was enough for Zhen Shi to hear and angrily turn to him.
"Who said that!?" Zhen Shi understood it was an insult and was offended by it while Wang Jie huffed as he placed down the chopstick.
"Indeed, a noisy feast is not a good feast." He said as he gracefully stood up putting his hand behind his back exuding a profound demeanor despite his clothes being common and cheaply made.
*Why are you making a commotion when she clearly isn't interested in you?" He faced Zhen Shi while his woman watched, trusting that he could handle it.
People saw this and knew that Wang Jie was as good as dead since even if he were to escape in this situation would have to face the sect backing him. The Blood Iron Pavilion wouldn't even be able to take action without evidence.
They couldn't read Wang Jie's cultivation and presume he was mortal with good looks. No one knows who he was since he rarely makes an appearance and most people who know him are in Chen city and the capital.
"Hmph! She's simply ignorant and can't see the big picture! I'm simply giving her an opportunity for a better future." Zhen Shi arrogantly scoffed believing that Yan Fei declined because she was a fool and mortal with their standard.
He dismisses the idea that Wang Jie could be someone powerful, especially the way he confidently stood in front of him unmoved his aggression. Zhen Shi believed that he was simply a mortal because of what he sensed.
"You are not the only path towards the mountain. Do you think you'll attain her heart simply by forcing her? Future and opportunity are continuously changing and shifting like the season. It is not guaranteed that you'll provide what her heart yearns for."
Wang Jie said finding it laughable that people see things as if it is guaranteed. He was attacking the young man's dao heart knowing it would halt his cultivation unless he was able to overcome it.
Veins began to appear on his forehead in anger, tensing his body and glaring at Wang Jie. He has never been insulted like this before. Oftentimes people would simply stay quiet or revere him but the man before him was calm as the sea.
"A mere mortal acts as if he is some kind of seer!? How dare you dictate what I can and cannot give!?" Zhen Shi had lived his whole life with a bright future guaranteed that he shall rise among his peers and become a powerhouse that mortal envy and strife for.
"Don't be conceited or you'll one day face tribulation you cannot overcome with your background alone."
Wang Jie said unfazed by the killing intent exuded from the young man. He had faced a number of people with this level of vanity that was pitiful.
Their Dao heart was fragile and brittle with simple hits that would crumble and shatter. Wang Jie was an individual who lived his life witnessing the highest and lowest had tempered his Dao Heart.
"I have wasted enough breath! Die!" Zhen Shi clenched his fist and rushed towards him. His speed was certainly quick in the eyes of mortals but for Wang Jie it was slower than a snail.
"No!"
Yan Fei rushed in between them trying to protect Wang Jie while Zhang Mei and Liu Ying didn't even flinch. They knew that Wang Jie wouldn't even receive a scratch from the attack considering he was an Essence Awakening with Combat prowess as Middle Stage Earthly Essence Realm.
What can an inexperienced young boy who hadn't seen the world do to him? He was simply a big fish in a small pond and hadn't truly faced someone better than him.
"Stop, young master!"
It was then that someone appeared from the shadows and stopped Zhen Shi from hitting Yan Fei. The forces shook the air enough to hear a sound similar to a hammer hitting metal.
"Elder Kai!? What's the meaning of this!" Zhen Shi was surprised that his bodyguard would appear to stop his attack. The people were shocked at what transpired thinking that Wang Jie was a fool for provoking a tiger yet he was still alive and was saved by the elder of the Sky Profound Sect.