CHAPTER 166: CHAPTER 115: FIGHTING WINE DAOIST WITH ALL MY MIGHT

The newcomer spoke with admiration, his words filled with a sense of superiority.

Xu Guang remained expressionless, glancing at the Daoist Seal on the other’s shoulder, "Is this how the disciples of Sword Seal Peak behave? Don’t you know to call me Martial Uncle?"

Lin Zushan’s breath hitched, a flash of anger crossed his eyes, seemingly not expecting this attitude from Xu Guang.

He didn’t believe that Xu Guang didn’t recognize him.

"Junior Martial Uncle Xu."

He was indeed very hypocritical, like a venomous snake, having watched the battle between General Wei and the Wine Daoist clearly.

A Fifth-Grade facing a Sixth-Grade cannot guarantee victory, especially against a Sixth-Grade Great Beast that has already condensed a Gold Attribute, compared to someone like him who has just broken through to Fifth-Grade.

The gap between the two might exist, but the immense Demonic Power on General Wei is enough to smooth out part of the disadvantage of the Demonic Power lacking a Gold Attribute.

Unknowingly, he had placed Xu Guang’s Great Beast on an equal footing with himself.

"Didn’t the Sect teach you how to pay respects when you see an elder?"

Lin Zushan did not speak, but a few disciples behind him couldn’t help it, "Xu Guang, don’t forget, you haven’t received the Talisman yet!"

Xu Guang stepped forward slightly, and behind him, General Wei did the same.

"Do I need to teach you manners?"

The atmosphere gradually became tense; in fact, in Xu Guang’s eyes, this was really just a small matter.

If he hadn’t broken through, being treated like this by a Fifth-Grade expert and several Innate Experts, he would indeed be very cautious, even timid.

But now...

He was not afraid.

Even General Wei could easily suppress everyone except Lin Zushan by relying on his shadow and utilizing the Gold Attribute on him.

As for Lin Zushan, he believed this person wouldn’t attack him.

For an old silver coin, without full confidence, they wouldn’t make a move.

Zhuang Yue had fear in his eyes, recalling the humiliation of being lightly slapped by Xu Guang that day.

After returning that day, he had nightmares, but now seeing Xu Guang again, that fear of death approached once more, sweeping over him.

Fortunately, Lin Zushan gave a stern shout.

"Stand down, isn’t it time to pay respects to Junior Martial Uncle Xu!"

The disciples looked shocked, incredulously glancing at Lin Zushan.

Lin Zushan was expressionless, like a machine executing the Sect’s rules.

Those following Lin Zushan evidently knew his temperament, and immediately suppressed their inner anger.

They bowed deeply and saluted.

"Good, very good, now all of you, rise."

Xu Guang responded with a smile, then turned his gaze to Lin Zushan and said with a deep meaning.

"Nephew-disicple, as the Inner Sect’s chief, you should understand the principle of not eavesdropping when the elders speak. I hope there won’t be a next time."

Anger flashed through Lin Zushan’s eyes, but he didn’t show it on his face. He nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Martial Uncle’s words are correct, it’s just that Xiaoyu’Er is the pearl of Sword Seal Peak; our Master often reminds us to take good care of her, and as disciples, naturally, we dare not neglect."

"I also ask Martial Uncle to respect himself; our people from Sword Seal Peak are not to be taught by those from Wanhua Institute."

His master, Jin Qishan, was the head of Sword Seal Peak, and the only Fourth-Grade Expert among the heads of Ninth Institute.

His words were meaningful as well.

First, he invoked Jin Qishan to pressure Xu Guang, and then with words, distinguished the seniority between Xu Guang and Shen Muyu, bluntly describing Xu Guang’s action of visiting Shen Muyu as a senior guiding a junior.

It seems he was truly worried about Xu Guang and Shen Muyu getting together.

Xu Guang squinted, gaining a deeper understanding of Lin Zushan.

He did not speak further.

One cannot kill here; saying more is useless.

Only his killing intent towards Lin Zushan intensified, just like a venomous snake; if given the chance, he must not let him go.

Does Lin Zushan think the same?

Old silver coins always share the same thoughts.

...

The next day, Xu Guang and Shen Muyu left the mountain gate.

Shen Muyu did not ride on General Wei, instead choosing to sit in a carriage.

"When we go out, you are the Elephant Master, but remember to let it help me once when necessary."

Shen Muyu said coolly.

Along with them, besides the Wine Daoist, was Zhuang Yue.

He was deceived into coming out.

Of course, the most important reason was, this time going to the Shen Family to stir up trouble, he was a witness.

Zhuang Yue didn’t know Xu Guang and Shen Muyu’s purpose this time; he only knew that Xu Guang received an order from the Sect to go to Southern Sichuan to take office by the end of the year; presumably, Shen Muyu was there to support Xu Guang.

He was very envious.

Being treated like this by Shen Muyu, not many in Jiufeng Mountain had the privilege.

...

Shen Family.

Shen Suyong walked in with a calm expression from the outside, carrying a wooden box.

He gently placed it on the table.

"This is the culprit behind the downfall of your Baihua Palace, and also my promised thing to you."

Hundred Flowers Palace Master turned her head, looking at Shen Suyong, her eyes showing a complicated expression.

Shen Suyong was not as frivolous as before, silently stepping half a step forward, "For this matter...this is as far as I can go."

The implication is there is a deeper culprit, but he can’t investigate further.

Outside the door.

Shen Suyao looked at him, her gaze strange, "Do you really like that little girl from Baihua Palace who became the Palace Master at twenty?"

For some reason, since this cousin went to Southern Sichuan once, he became very strange.

No one knew what he had experienced.

Shen Suyong did not speak, just silently looked into the distance, "What you want is very difficult."

He did not specifically say what it was, but Shen Suyao understood.

She looked at Shen Suyong with some surprise, seemingly not expecting this cousin, whom she regarded as a fool and a lecher, to discern her true inner thoughts.

But of course, she would not admit it, looking blankly towards Shen Suyong, "What do I want?"

Shen Suyong only looked at her deeply, his face unchanged, just speaking softly.

"I have no interest in that position, but I really don’t want... someone like that to take over. The calamity of the Shen Family thirty-six years ago should not be experienced again."