CHAPTER 61: CHAPTER 61: AN IMMORTAL BONE TAKES ROOT AT THE BROW

Zhu Yuxian glanced at Lu Chengfeng, who seemed respectful, and just from today’s encounter, she knew this disciple of hers was as cunning as a fox and full of schemes, she did not believe his honest facade.

However, many old matters within the sect had long been taboo, and many elders might not be clear about them. This little fellow dared to stand by her so decisively, so he should have some genuine intentions.

If he had doubts about her, he would only maintain a distance, and would never report things so openly and honestly.

"I think you’ve been wondering why I took you as a disciple that day, haven’t you?"

She suddenly brought up the matter, which startled Lu Chengfeng, and he candidly replied, "Disciple indeed has some doubts and remains quite puzzled until now."

Zhu Yuxian sneered, "Hearing this, I know for sure you haven’t been practicing the Five Elements Returning to Origin Sword Scripture; you probably discarded the manual right after obtaining it."

"How could that be?" Though Lu Chengfeng felt guilty, he put on a hurt expression and said, "I’ve studied it many times, pondered over it carefully, but unfortunately, due to limited aptitude, truly struggled to grasp its essence."

"Hah, stop pretending with me here." Zhu Yuxian flicked her jade finger lightly, sending a gust of wind to Lu Chengfeng’s forehead, making him clutch his head in pain.

"You cunning boy still trying to fool me; I saw you long before you became my disciple when I happened to see you with Zhao Changzhen." Zhu Yuxian glanced at him, "Even though you have some talent in swordsmanship, you’re not qualified to enter the inner sect directly."

"But I saw that your physique is special, with the Five Elements Elite deeply hidden, Yin Yang Two Qi balanced, and an Immortal Bone growing at your brow, truly exceptional."

"With such a physique, if you practiced the Five Elements Returning to Origin Sword Scripture, it would be like a fish in water, you’d advance by leaps and bounds, even my deceased husband might not progress as fast as you in this cultivation technique."

"Trying to deceive me, isn’t it ridiculous? Just asking for a beating."

Hearing her words, Lu Chengfeng felt a chill in his heart, especially the mention of an Immortal Bone growing at his brow, which made his heart jump.

Luckily, Zhu Yuxian hadn’t seen through his true background, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yet, he was indeed a bit surprised at this moment, hurriedly asked, "Is what Master said true? Do I really have such aptitude in the Five Elements Returning to Origin Sword Scripture?"

Zhu Yuxian coldly replied, "Otherwise, why do you think I was eager to take you as a disciple as soon as you qualified to enter the Inner Peak? Even forcing Yun Mo to back down by using the merit of my deceased husband."

Only then did Lu Chengfeng slightly understand, realizing that previously speculating on fragmented memories from Zhao Changzhen was truly laughable.

He casually asked, "Master, given your status, how did you see me in the past?"

Zhu Yuxian directly flicked her sleeve over, leaving Lu Chengfeng bewildered, he asked in confusion, "Why did Master hit me?"

"Do I look that old?" Zhu Yuxian glared at him fiercely.

Lu Chengfeng cursed in his mind, this woman was indeed capricious, changing faces instantly, hitting people as she pleased, acting mildly insane.

Zhu Yuxian suddenly raised her eyebrows, flicked her sleeve again, knocking Lu Chengfeng to the ground beside the table, "Did you dare curse me?"

Lu Chengfeng was truly startled, could she read minds, quickly collected his thoughts, embraced the essence and guarded the one, dared not think nonsense.

"Master, disciple is wronged, please stop, Master."

"Hmph, behave yourself in front of me, don’t play tricks, or I won’t spare you." Zhu Yuxian started then suddenly giggled.

Looking at her, Lu Chengfeng couldn’t help but want to call her crazy, but forced himself to endure, not even daring to criticize her in his mind, her skills were profound, perhaps she truly could touch the divine intentions of people.

"Master’s teachings, disciple will not dare anymore."

Zhu Yuxian laughed until her body shook, her bosom undulating, only after a long time did she sit up from the jade couch, slowly got up, her polished jade feet stepping on the floor, walked to the window.

As she opened the window, instantly one could see the distant mist, and the snow-covered peaks. From here, looking into the distance, the vastness of heaven and earth presented a peculiar charm.

Lu Chengfeng pulled himself up from the ground with a bitter face, walked behind Zhu Yuxian and said, "Master, could we hit elsewhere next time and not the face?"

Zhu Yuxian smiled, her voice though fierce, "If you dare be tricky again, see if I don’t beat that handsome face of yours used to beg for food black and blue."

Lu Chengfeng was helpless, this woman was truly unreasonable.

Zhu Yuxian laughed, then straightforwardly said, "Since you’ve come to see me today, whether smart or sincere, it wasn’t in vain that we are master and disciple."

"I won’t hide it from you, I have sought Zhao Changzhen several times, instructed him to do some things for me."

"What you don’t know is, he was originally an undercover agent of the Celestial Ghost Sect, I got hold of something against him, so he didn’t dare disobey."

"As for his death, it was his own fault, not worth grieving, he committed many evils, and betrayed the sect, it was indeed deserved."

"Don’t dwell on Zhao Changzhen’s death anymore, just consider... it was me who killed him. If you have grievances, blame me; if you ever gain skills and want to kill me to avenge Zhao Changzhen, then suit yourself."

Lu Chengfeng felt a bitterness at these words, knowing clearly, she was covering for the murderer of Zhao Changzhen.

Unfortunately...

He already knew who the murderer was.

Regardless of Zhao Changzhen’s deeds, he saved Lu Chengfeng’s life, raised him, and taught him, such great kindness could not go unreturned.

He had vowed before Zhao Changzhen’s grave to slay that person, even Zhu Yuxian couldn’t stop him.

So Lu Chengfeng just kept silent, not uttering a word.

Zhu Yuxian was also silent, only after a long while did she sigh, "You guessed right, the sect might fall into chaos, bring your family to Jade Immortal Peak."

"From today onwards, stay honestly on the mountain and comprehend the Five Elements Returning to Origin Sword Scripture, it will greatly benefit your cultivation."

"I’ve seen you have made quite some progress in practicing the Profound Crane Thousand Shadows Ghostly Sword Technique, but, I advise you, if you wish to go further, never use this as your foundation to condense sword intent, or you will have regrets."

"The sect’s Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light Sword is the true unparalleled divine skill, far superior to any other dharma method."

Lu Chengfeng asked puzzled, "Since the sect has the inheritance of divine skills, why abandon the near in search of the distant and explore the relics of Black Shark Loose Man?"

Zhu Yuxian shook her head and smiled, "Black Shark Loose Man is said to have obtained the legacy of the already-destroyed major sect, North Sea Guanlan Pavilion, possessing a sect’s treasury, enabling him to cultivate unrivaled skills and dominate the world."

"He had many treasures, more than just divine skills, always coveted by those in the martial world."

"If you don’t want to stay in the sect, you could also join the bustle at the relics."

Lu Chengfeng refused decisively, resolutely said, "Since there’s chaos in the sect, disciple must stay by Master’s side, serve as a spearfront for Master, awaiting Master’s orders."

Zhu Yuxian smiled, gazing at the sea of clouds and snow-covered mountains outside the window, lightly said, "Next, the winds are about to rise."