Chapter 170 - : Sable Magnolia
Zhu Honggong said this with a sense of righteousness that inspired reverence. He truly behaved like a Gang Leader now.
His gang members who were kneeling exchanged glances. Then, they kowtowed at Zhu Honggong and said without any hesitation, “Thank you, Gang Leader!”
Zhu Honggong was taken aback. ‘Shouldn’t they be covered in snot and tears and feel reluctant to leave after listening to my touching words?’
“Get lost! You bunch of heartless fiends!”
The gang members hastily got up and dispersed.
Mingshi Yin waved his hand. The vines that blocked the paths vanished immediately. He had no reason to fight these small fries. Moreover, they were Zhu Honggong’s subordinates. It was a good thing to let them go.
“Forget about this shoddy stronghold! You have a place in the Evil Sky Pavilion,” Mingshi Yin said when he saw Zhu Honggong’s crestfallen and reluctant expression.
“Senior brother… I’ve worked hard for everything here. I feel that I have a connection with every single plant here.”
Hua Wudao said remorsefully, “Since I’ve left the Yun Sect, I should sever all ties with it. Ding Fanqiu is the final tie…”
“That’s great! Elder Hua, you should kill him as a way to sever your ties to the Yun Sect!” Duanmu Sheng said.
“…” Hua Wudao was rendered speechless. Duanmu Sheng was destined to be the bane of his life. For some reason, Hua Wudao felt flustered every time he met him.
The sparring sessions did nothing to alleviate this. Ever since he became Duanmu Sheng’s training partner, Duanmu Sheng would seek him out to spar at every opportunity he got. He would keep on fighting despite continual setbacks! Sometimes, Hua Wudao wondered if Duanmu Sheng was annoyed by him because he had lost too many times?
“Forget it…” Hua Wudao cupped his fists together at Lu Zhou. “I’m willing to be punished.”
Lu Zhou slowly rose to his feet. He descended the stairs with his hand on his back. He looked at Hua Wudao with a level gaze and said gently, “I can release Ding Fanqiu.”
Upon hearing this, Duanmu Sheng’s eyes widened.
Hua Wudao was stunned.
“Pavilion Master…”
Before any of them could continue to speak, Lu Zhou said with his hands on his back, “On one condition…”
“Do enlighten me, Pavilion Master… Although I left the Yun Sect, my words still hold some weight to them. I’m sure some of the elders will do me a favor.” Hua Wudao thought that Lu Zhou wanted something from the Yun Sect.
“All I want is the sable magnolia.” Hua Wudao was dumbfounded.
Duanmu Sheng was taken aback as well.
Hua Wudao’s old eyes widened as he said, “Pavilion Master, sable magnolias are extremely precious. The Yun Sect will never exchange a sable magnolia for Ding Fanqiu! This…”
Lu Zhou waved his hand and said, “There’s no need to turn down my offer right away. Think about it when you get back.”
No matter how thick Hua Wudao’s face was, he was too embarrassed to say anything else. He cupped his fists and left the hall respectfully.
Duanmu Sheng cupped his fists and said, “Master, this old geezer isn’t loyal. Why don’t we…”
“There’s no need for that.” Lu Zhou waved his hand, “Just give him more time.”
Duanmu Sheng, naturally, did not dare to protest. Instead, he asked, “Master, why do you want the sable magnolia?”
“Your Little Junior Sister’s sea of Qi isn’t opened yet… The sable magnolia is a Heaven and Earth Treasure which is most suited to activate one’s sea of Qi.”
“Your cultivation base is profound, master, why would you need to rely on the sable magnolia?”
“Forcibly opening up her sea of Qi won’t be as ideal as using a sable magnolia,” Lu Zhou explained.
“I understand now.”
At this moment, Little Yuan’er rushed into the great hall. She giggled as she said, “Master, Fourth Senior Brother is back!”
Outside the great hall.
Mingshi Yin and Zhu Honggong, Old Eighth, walked at an unbelievably slow pace.
The way Zhu Honggong shuffled into the great hall made him look even more bashful than a bride on her wedding day.
Mingshi Yin glared at him and said, “Since we’re already here, quit dragging your feet. Would you rather I break them and carry you over?”
“No, no, no… I… I need to pee.” Zhu Honggong surveyed the familiar surroundings. He saw the buildings… and the Evil Sky Pavilion that he feared most.