Chapter 178 - An Exorbitant Price
Zhu Honggong descended the mountain as soon as he received his order. Although he was reluctant to visit the Heaven Choice Temple, he did not dare to defy his master’s orders. He had no choice but to agree to it. Moreover, this was a good chance for him to redeem himself. As he walked, he began to think of how he would negotiate with the Heaven Choice Temple.
While Zhu Honggong was lost in thoughts, Pan Zhong suddenly appeared out of nowhere with an ingratiating smile on his face. “Mi-mister Eighth?”
“Who is it?”
“It’s me, Pan Zhong.” Pan Zhong appeared before Zhu Honggong.
When he saw Pan Zhong, Zhu Honggong said irritably, “Get lost. I’m not done with you for what happened the other day.”
“Please… Mister Eighth. I’m sure you won’t hold this against me since you’re magnanimous beyond measure. From a single glance, I can tell that you’re different from the others, Mister Eighth. There’s no way that you’d hold a grudge just because of a few words…” Pan Zhong said.
“Save your flattery! I won’t fall for it!” Zhu Honggong said.
“Mister Eighth, you’ve wrongly accused me. If speaking the truth is considered as flattery, am I supposed to lie to you whenever I see you?” Pan Zhong said.
‘How dare you praise a traitor before my master? Are you out of your f*cking mind?’
Mingshi Yin shouted again, “Off with you! Take Ding Fanqiu and scram!”
“I will, I will…” Li Yundao took Ding Fanqiu by the arm and fled from the great hall. At the same time, he cursed the sword altar under his breath. Politeness meant nothing to the villains. They could never be offended.
Li Yundao left with Ding Fanqiu.
Lu Zhou shifted his gaze to the sable magnolia inside the box and said, “To think that this tiny sable magnolia has such potent properties.” Even by looking at it alone, it was clear that the sable magnolia was a potent herb.
“Master, can this sable magnolia really open up my sea of Qi?” Little Yuan’er regarded the sable magnolia curiously.
Mingshi Yin said with a smile, “The sable magnolia is a Heaven and Earth Treasure… You can even be pulled back from death’s door by eating this, let alone opening up your sea of Qi.”
When Little Yuan’er heard this, she was overjoyed. She fell to her knees and said, “Thank you, master!”
Loyalty +2%.
Lu Zhou glanced at the number. Little Yuan’er’s loyalty was over 85%. She was the most loyal of all his disciples.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he nodded and said, “My treatment of you has not been in vain.”
“I won’t let you down, master.”
At this moment, Pan Zhong hurried into the great hall. He bowed and said, “Pavilion Master, there’s a letter from the Heaven Choice Temple.”
“Bring it to me.”
Pan Zhong presented the letter from the Heaven Choice Temple to Lu Zhou reverently.
Lu Zhou opened it and scanned its contents.
“How audacious!”
Smack!
Lu Zhou threw the letter onto the table. The letter slipped off the table.
Mingshi Yin waved his arm and a wave of energy brought the letter to him.
When Mingshi Yin finished reading it, he said indignantly, “The Heaven Choice Temple is demanding an exorbitant price! They want three heaven-grade weapons and Eighth Junior Brother to return the zen tunic!”
“Didn’t you say he’s on good terms with the Heaven Choice Temple?” Hua Wudao asked, puzzled.
“Perhaps, that pighead is hiding something.” Mingshi Yin scratched his head and looked at Lu Zhou. “Master… Old Eighth is now held captive. The Heaven Choice Temple is clearly looking down on the Evil Sky Pavilion.”