Chapter 19
Looking contemptuously at the crowd below, the Nascent Soul elder’s face was warped into a sneer . He lifted his right hand a little, and a dazzling green light appeared in his palm . He casually cast it onto Zhengyang Sect’s large protection array .
The green light was so bright that the sky was illuminated brighter than even daylight . Despite the dark night, everyone’s expressions were clearly visible .
They froze, and no one bothered setting spiritual stones into the array anymore . Because they knew, no matter how many stones they put into the array, it couldn’t withstand even a single blow from this man who exceeded the skies .
“Presumptuous!”
As the green light was about to hit the array, another voice rang through the air . It was not nearly as loud as the first, comparable to a whisper . But it echoed clearly in everyone’s mind . The powerful green light vanished in midair .
In the air, the Nascent Soul elder’s face changed violently . The pride on his face retracted, and his eyes narrowed . Then both eyes widened, and he said to himself, “Nascent Soul middle stage, how is it possible?”
“Hmph!” That same voice whispered again . The Nascent Soul demonic cultivator trembled violently, and his face paled . He stared at the back of Zhengyang Sect’s mountain with bitter grievance . Without looking at the crowd gathered below, he fled with a flick of his sleeve .
Everyone stared, dumbfounded . Did . Did he—just run away?
Before anyone could respond, they heard that same voice ring out again . This time it spoke to all the demonic cultivators still idling in front of the Sect’s gate . “Not going to scram?”
The demonic cultivators wavered in the presence of this mysterious person capable of forcing the demonic Nascent Soul elder away with a single word . They couldn’t help but be bewildered . They looked at each other, turned, and fled .
At a loss, the Zhengyang elders wore expressions of excitement and worship nonetheless . They bowed deeply in the direction of the mountain behind Kong Fan, saying respectfully, “Thanks to the elder for the help!”
After a long time, a sigh was heard from afar, “Kong Fan, you are too careless!”
Kong Fan’s face reddened, and he performed a bow as well, “This Kong Fan knows his mistake!”
“Don’t mind it . ” After another sigh, the voice no longer spoke . All of Zhengyang Sect paid respect in the direction of the sound . They vaguely understood that the head elder of the Sect was in seclusion at the back of the mountain .
It was late . After experiencing the demonic cultivators’ attack, everyone was exhausted . Most of them were still under the influence of Spirit Scattering pills, and their physical strength was not good . Everyone returned to their rooms to rest .
The Sect Heads were eager to take the three Core Foundation demonic cultivators into the main hall for interrogation .
Qin Mo stood in his room . He touched the painful parts of his body and looked disdainfully at the stains on his robe . Both he and the original (Qin Mo) liked to be clean . He did not pay attention to his appearance during such a hectic time, but now that things had calmed, this was truly unbearable .
A knock sounded on the door behind him as he took the robe off his body . The spiritual energy outside was familiar so Qin Mo said without turning his head, “Come in!”
Lin Zizheng entered the room with a tub in his hands and saw Qin Mo wearing only a translucent silk inner robe and his long hair let down .
He couldn’t help but be slightly distracted . He did not know why his heartbeat quickened . He had never seen Da-Shixiong like this . Unlike his usual indifference, right now, he seemed oddly lazy .
Lin Zizheng set down the tub and turned around . He closed the door . He didn’t know why, but he did not want anyone else to see Da-Shixiong .
Qin Mo’s eyes brightened at the sight of the hot, steaming water . He was just wondering where to take a bath, and now Lin Zizheng had brought him a barrel of hot water . This small disciple was considerate .
Qin Mo looked at Lin Zizheng and saw his slightly flushed cheeks . He thought he was shy, and his heart couldn’t help but feel satisfied . This small disciple was indeed not bad .
But Qin Mo had an indifferent habit . Even if he was extremely satisfied with Lin Zizheng right now, he only said, “Alright, you can go now . ” The moment the words were spoken, Qin Mo regretted it . This . . .
Lin Zizheng was a little stunned . He nodded his head and turned, exiting the room .
Qin Mo pursed his lips at the closed door . He said nothing and turned back to the barrel .
Lin Zizheng stood outside Qin Mo’s room, listening to the sound of splashing water from inside . His hands were unconsciously clenched tight and his eyes red . A thought came to mind, and he walked over to the door again . He stared at it as though he could see through the door . His words were refined as ever, “Da-Shixiong, allow me to wash your back for you!”
Sat in the wooden barrel, Qin Mo’s entire body was wrapped in the warm water . It was a refreshing feeling, and all his fatigue seemed to disappear . His brow wrinkled slightly at Lin Zizheng’s words . He wanted to refuse, but he thought of the loss he had seen in the disciple’s eyes and the words halted in his mouth . He finally called out, “Fine!”
His long, ink-colored hair was laden with water and draped loosely over his body, making his skin look white as jade . Lin Zizheng stood behind Qin Mo, fingers trembling slightly, and held tight to the silk cloth in his hands . He gently began wiping Qin Mo’s back .
His eyes were a little red when he quietly asked, “Da-Shixiong, why did the demonic cultivators attack us?”
Qin Mo’s brow wrinkled, and he thought for a while . Eventually, he shook his head helplessly and said, “I also do not know . ”
The room became quiet . Neither spoke . The only sound was of the steam rising in the air .
“Alright, I’m done . ” Lin Zizheng set down the cloth and glanced at the motionless Qin Mo . His lips curved up, and he said, “Da-Shixiong, I will leave now . ”
Qin Mo’s body stiffened even more . His hand holding a cloth paused, then he resumed with his previous indifference and continued taking a bath .
Lin Zizheng laid on his bed . The yellow moonlight shone in through the window and cast over the expression on his face .
His eyes were wide, and he stared blankly at the roof beam above him . His face no longer held its usual innocent smile . Instead, his thin lips were tight, and his eyes were sharp . He was deep in thought . His hand clenched tight on a jade bottle . He whispered under his breath, “Da-Shixiong . . . ”
The next morning, Qin Mo saw Lin Zizheng practicing with his sword in the courtyard . All of the Yueqing Sect disciples stayed in the same courtyard, so seeing others was normal .
He stood at the side and watched for a while . His eyebrows furrowed unconsciously . Lin Zizheng seemed to be only practicing the Sect’s basic sword style . But the true strength of Yueqing Sect lied in its sword art .
Qin Mo stepped forward and interrupted Lin Zizheng . “You only know the basic sword style?”
Although Qin Mo’s tone was cold, Lin Zizheng could discern concern in it . Joy swelled in his chest, and he couldn’t help but smile . “En . I am not qualified to learn the advanced sword styles . I am, after all, a disciple from the outer circle . ”
Suspicion arose in Qin Mo’s mind . He remembered that even the outer circle disciples could learn the Yueqing Sect’s sword style so long as they reached the first level of Qi Refining . Especially Lin Zizheng, as he was still the protagonist .
He saw Lin Zizheng’s self-deprecating smile from the corner of his eye, and Qin Mo put aside those suspicions . He extracted Biyue Jian and said, “I will teach you . ”
The smile on Lin Zizheng’s face brightened .
This process of teaching and practice saw time passing quickly .
“Da-Shixiong, the Sect Heads and Kong Sect Head are looking for you!” someone yelled in the distance . Qin Mo turned his head and saw a familiar Yueqing disciple running to his side, speaking without pause .
“Alright . ” Qin Mo stared blankly then put away his sword . He nodded to the disciple and turned to Lin Zizheng, “I will be taking my leave first . ”
Lin Zizheng’s eyes flashed, but the smile on his face did not change . The corner of his mouth curled upward, and he watched Qin Mo leave .
Qin Mo followed the disciple to the Sect’s main hall and spotted Jin Linfeng sitting upstairs .
Jin Linfeng smiled at the sight of Qin Mo’s elegant white clothing . Even if it was confusing last night, he had seen Qin Mo single-handedly defeat a demonic cultivator in the Middle Stage of Foundation Building . His heart was filled with pride at having such an excellent disciple .
“Qin Mo-xianzhi*, this old man was looking for you . I want to request something of you!” Kong Fan was straightforward . When he saw Qin Mo, he went straight to the point without hesitation .
*virtuous nephew
Qin Mo’s gaze shifted to him then down to the ground .
“I want to have you and quanzi* go to the Huangtian’s secret territory to see if it’s really open or not . ” Kong Fan declared .
*little pup
Huangtian secret territory? Qin Mo’s expression didn’t change, but there was a weird feeling in his heart .
Like he could read Qin Mo’s doubt, Jin Linfeng immediately explained the origin of the secret territory and why the demonic cultivators attacked .
Qin Mo, having understood how significant the territory was, nodded .
Kong Fan wore a broad smile . He smacked the table with a hand, “Xiao-er, come and meet Qin Mo-xianzhi . ”
Qin Mo turned his head and spotted someone coming from the main hall . It was Kong Xiao from last night . He was wearing a white robe with golden trim and still held a fan in his hand . There was a smile on his face, no signs of last night’s weakness . The spirit medicine worked very well .
Kong Xiao’s smile grew a little, and he humbly cupped one fist in the other . “Qin Mo-xiong, please take care of me . ”
Qin Mo glanced at him once and replied, “En . ” He nodded to everyone present and turned to leave .
Kong Xiao’s expression stiffened, and he closed the fan, chasing after Qin Mo .
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