Chapter 139 - A Man’s Name Grows Like a Tree’s Shadow
The next morning.
From the main peak of Ethereal Sect, four Foundation Establishment Cultivators rode on their flying swords, speeding towards the front peak. There were three men and one woman.
Among the four, the woman was the most eye-catching. Her shirt was white as snow, untainted by any form of dust and her beauty was unparalleled with glistening complexion. The only thing was that she had an extremely cold gaze that seemed impenetrable to all life.
That woman was Leng Rou.
Of the three men, one of them was rotund. He wasn’t tall but he had a chirpy face, smiling at anyone he saw in a kind manner – that was little fatty.
One of the other two men was Lu Yangrong, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
Finally, there was Guan Jin. Even though he was at early-stage Foundation Establishment, he was well-versed in talismans and was already a Grade 2 Talisman Master.
Both of them were suitors of Leng Rou. Naturally, they were thick-skinned enough to head to Linfeng City on this trip with her, each hoping to win her heart against the other competitor.
Lu Yangrong thought to himself, ‘No wonder Junior Sister Leng has such a different attitude towards this person. So, he is Su Zimo!’
‘Hmm… he doesn’t look like anything special. I heard that his body has been tempered to a strong degree, but why does he look just like a frail scholar?’ Guan Jin lamented internally as well, frowning as he sized up Su Zimo.
After a moment, Lu Yangrong suddenly said, “Junior Brother Su, I’ve heard a lot about you.”
Pausing for a moment, he changed the topic. “I heard that you were already at Level 9 Qi Condensation half a year ago. Why hasn’t your cultivation improved after such a long time?”
He was clearly pointing out the obvious and it was full of provocation.
“Eh?”
Guan Jin exclaimed with curiosity in his eyes. “Junior Brother Su, I heard that you entered Qi Deviation in your cultivation. Why were you so careless? Since you were just released from Thunderclap Valley, let me give you a word of advice as your senior. You should go back to cultivate in seclusion lest you make any more mistakes and affect your own future.”
Su Zimo was a smart man.
From the way they looked at Leng Rou, he could vaguely guess what they were thinking.
Towards their sarcastic questions, Su Zimo smiled and replied casually, “Thank you for the concern, senior brothers.”
Little fatty heaved a sigh of relief at Su Zimo’s reaction.
Initially, he was so nervous that his palms were sweating entirely.
Little fatty understood Su Zimo’s temperament and was afraid that the latter might fight with those two over that unpleasantness.
Back then, Su Zimo dared to point his saber at Chen Yu of the Disciplinary Hall; these two senior brothers did not have what it takes to hold down Su Zimo.
However, things were different to Su Zimo right now.
Back in Spirit Peak, Chen Yu was obviously biased towards Feng Haoyu and even wanted to maim him of his cultivation despite the spirit tiger being injured.
That was why Su Zimo was unable to tolerate it.
Even though these two senior brothers were also hostile towards him, it was just due to petty thoughts. Since it was nothing much, Su Zimo could naturally let it slide with just a smile.
He no longer looked at Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin, merely reaching out to fondle the spirit tiger on the head.
Instantly, Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin were furious – they were being ignored!
However, what the both of them did not know was that Su Zimo was actually comforting the spirit tiger. Otherwise, it would have lunged and attacked both of them given its wild nature!