Chapter 180 - I Have Always Been Reasonable
Mingshi Yin had to man the helm. This meant he had access to the best vantage point on the flying chariot. Looking down from his position at the helm, he could see the heaven worship platform and the plaza around it being filled by the Heaven Choice Temple’s rod-wielding monks.
They waited there with serious expressions on their faces. Their eyes seemed to be on fire. They appeared ready to fight to the death.
Mingshi Yin did not curse at them. He turned and said, “Master, I suspect that they’ve laid a trap for us somewhere. Should we land on another spot?”
With their strength and cultivation bases, it would not be a problem for them to leave on their own even if there was a trap. However, the cloud-splitting chariot was precious to them, and it would be a shame if it was damaged.
Lu Zhou walked up to the edge of the flying chariot and looked down with his hands on his back. He swept his eyes across the heaven worship platform and over the rod-wielding monks on the plaza. After that, he said, “Xu Jing, it has been a while.”
Xu Jing looked up at Lu Zhou who was standing proudly on the flying chariot. A look of shock flashed past his eyes as he said, “I thought the Evil Sky Pavilion Master would find this shoddy temple beneath him to visit… You have indeed graced us with your presence, old benefactor.”
“Land,” Lu Zhou ordered calmly.
“Yes, master.” Mingshi Yin brought the cloud-splitting chariot lower and landed on the heaven worship platform. He had intentionally picked this spot. The heaven worship platform was always used to worship the heavens by the Heaven Choice Temple. This was an act of defiance against them.
Zhu Honggong knew Ji Tiandao all too well. He was the patriarch of revenge.
“Stand up and speak,” Lu Zhou said.
“Uh…”
“If what you said is true, I’ll seek justice for you.”
“Yes, master…” Zhu Honggong suddenly felt that it was worth it to return to the Evil Sky Pavilion.
Xu Jing was speechless. However, due to his status and position, he felt that it was inappropriate for him to defend himself. He said, “Kindly judge this matter wisely, Benefactor Ji.”
“Let’s talk business…” Lu Zhou paused and changed his tone, “If you can’t give me a reasonable explanation, the Heaven Choice Temple will surely pay the price.”
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Xu Jing’s forehead. However, he spoke calmly, “I know you want the sable magnolia, Benefactor Ji… We can hand it over to the Evil Sky Pavilion.”
Upon hearing this, the anger of the Evil Sky Pavilion’s disciples abated, and they nodded.
‘That’s more like it.’ Lu Zhou did not expect Xu Jing to be this generous. ‘In that case, why would they beat around the bush and come up with these tricks?’
“I have always been reasonable. I can let bygones be bygones about you imprisoning Zhu Honggong.” No matter how Lu Zhou looked at it, Old Eighth’s mistreatment was worth it in exchange for the sable magnolia.
Zhu Honggong was baffled. ‘Didn’t master say he’s going to seek justice for me?’
Xu Jing straightened his palm and said, “It’s fortunate for me that you’re highly principled, old benefactor… That aside, I do have one request.”
Mingshi Yin cursed, “Bald donkey, I knew you were up to no good! It’s useless for you to tell us your request. The Evil Sky Pavilion won’t agree to it!”
Xu Jing suddenly rose to his feet and walked up to Lu Zhou. Then, he said respectfully, “Indeed, I have not thought things through on my end in regard to this incident… Apart from the sable magnolia, the Heaven Choice Temple will drop the matter regarding the zen tunic.”
Zhu Honggong hastily lowered his head and pulled his clothes tighter to himself.
“I’m curious,” said Lu Zhou. “What is it that made the Heaven Choice Temple bow and bend the knee?”