Chapter 376: I Am His Teacher

"Where is this?"

The Tianwu King's palace was spacious and vast. After walking for a while, Lu Chong was dazzled by the various identical buildings and lost his sense of direction.

After evading several patrols, a tall building appeared before him, with three large characters above it... the Library!

"So this is the kingdom's library..."

The Tianwu Kingdom Library housed all the books in the world, covering the knowledge of the surrounding thirteen kingdoms. It was famous, and he had heard of it long ago. Many young people considered it the greatest honor and reward to be allowed to enter and read.

He hadn't expected that after wandering through the palace, he would end up here.

"There's no formation..."

After carefully looking around, Lu Chong couldn't help but be startled.

Such a place of knowledge would normally be covered by a formation. Without a special token, anyone who entered would be attacked and couldn't escape.

But now, outside the library, there was no fluctuation of spiritual energy and no defense at all. Could someone have deactivated the formation?

"Hurry, he should be inside..."

"Don't let him escape! Guard the surroundings!"

...

Just as he was puzzled, a series of footsteps and voices came from the courtyard outside.

"They've caught up..."

Knowing there was no time to think, Lu Chong shook his body and dashed straight toward the library. He quietly pushed open the door and slipped inside.

There was no other choice. Once he went out, he would be caught. He could only hope that they would be wary of the library and not dare to search thoroughly.

Rows upon rows of books stood in order, and huge luminous pearls were embedded around the walls, illuminating the library brightly without any sense of indoor gloom.

Knowing that someone might be inside, he cautiously moved forward. Just as he was about to find a place to hide, he heard hurried footsteps ahead.

He looked up.

He saw a figure frantically running through the library, like a madman.

Others came to the library to read or find books quietly. Running... what did that mean?

Running so fast, he couldn't even see the titles of the books... What was he doing?

"Is that... Teacher?"

Just as he was wondering who this frantic fool was, his eyes fell on the person's profile, and he couldn't help but shudder.

It was his teacher, Liu Cheng!

Why was the teacher not teaching at the academy but here?

Completely baffled, Lu Chong had no idea what was going on.

"What are you doing here?"

Zhang Xuan was enjoying collecting books when he noticed someone hiding nearby. He thought it was Mo Yu or someone from the royal family, but never expected it to be his student who had gone to take revenge. He couldn't help but walk over.

"Didn't you go to take revenge? Could it be..."

He paused, then suddenly raised an eyebrow. "Your enemy is... the Tianwu King's royal family?"

He said he was going to take revenge, but ended up in the royal palace. Could it be that his student's enemy was the royal family? That was why he was afraid of implicating him and said nothing?

Very likely!

Only the royal family could make him so cautious, even to the point of pretending to be mute.

If that were the case, he would be in a difficult position.

Not to mention his good relationship with Mo Yu, the Tianwu royal family had given him several spirit stones and shown him various favors...

Moreover, judging by Mo Tianxue and the others, they didn't seem like villains who would casually massacre another family.

Even if they wanted to, with the power in their hands, they could easily fabricate a charge. There was no need to do it secretly!

Could there be some misunderstanding between them?

"I..."

Hesitating, Lu Chong was about to speak when he heard rapid footsteps approaching, followed by the creak of the library door being pushed open.

"Search carefully! He must be inside!"

Clatter!

With a loud shout, a group of people rushed in.

The two stood behind a row of bookshelves, hidden from view. The newcomers didn't spot them immediately, but with their determination to find their target, it was only a matter of time before they were caught.

Knowing he couldn't escape, Lu Chong didn't panic. Instead, with determination, he knelt down, kowtowed several times, and said with reddened eyes, "Forgive your unfilial student for not being able to serve you in the future. If there is a next life, Lu Chong still wishes to be your disciple!"

If there was anyone he had let down the most, it was this teacher.

If he died, he could go down to accompany his parents and relatives. But this teacher had done so much for him, painstakingly helping him improve his strength, yet received nothing in return...

Teacher, I have let you down!

Teacher, I have disappointed you!

Teacher, if there is a next life, I still want to be your student, serve you until old age, and never leave again...

Gritting his teeth, he leaped up and rushed straight out.

As soon as he appeared, he immediately drew everyone's attention. The tracking rat squeaked, confirming the target.

"So you are here! Where do you think you're going!"

With a cold laugh, an old man from the Lin family stepped forward.

Whoosh!

With a movement, his aura suppressed the surroundings. Before even attacking, he revealed his cultivation level—he was actually a mid-stage Grandmaster.

Knowing he couldn't retreat, Lu Chong didn't stop. He activated his poison body to the fullest and charged forward.

"Looking for death!"

With a sneer, the old man from the Lin family clenched his fist and threw a punch.

Before the fist arrived, the force was already upon him, like a gale pressing down, making it hard to breathe and tensing every muscle.

The Lin family, as a formation clan, had accumulated knowledge for countless years and possessed many powerful techniques and martial skills, not inferior to the Tianwu royal family.

The old man was using one of their famous boxing techniques... Great Sun Blazing Sky!

This boxing technique was fierce and violent, with a burning sensation like the scorching sun. Once unleashed, it was as swift as thunder, unstoppable.

Even a late-stage Grandmaster would have to avoid its锋芒, let alone someone of the same cultivation level.

It seemed this man was determined to capture Lu Chong, using his strongest move from the start.

Knowing death was certain, Lu Chong didn't dodge. His eyes reddened, and he charged forward, body first.

With a loud crash, the old man's palm struck Lu Chong's body, while the latter's shoulder slammed into his chest.

Bang!

The Lin family expert spat out a mouthful of blood, flew backward, and fainted on the spot.

Lu Chong staggered back two steps, forcing down the blood that rushed to his mouth.

His mid-stage Grandmaster cultivation was different from ordinary cultivators, relying entirely on his physical body. Although the old man's Great Sun Blazing Sky was fierce, it only caused severe pain and didn't damage his foundation.

With a single successful strike, having defeated a mid-stage Grandmaster, Lu Chong let out a muffled grunt, his body arching like a drawn bow as he continued to charge outward.

Staying here would not only mean his own death but also implicate his teacher. The only option now was to break through the encirclement and flee as far as possible—even dying outside would be better than here.

"Stay right there!"

Unexpectedly, their clan's Grandmaster was knocked unconscious by the collision, his fate unknown. Lin Hui's face turned grim as he let out a furious roar and blocked the way.

If he hadn't moved, it would have been fine, but the moment he did, his cultivation was revealed. This Third Elder, Lin Hui, was actually a peak Grandmaster!

Moreover, judging by the vast quantity of his true qi, he was in no way inferior to Mo Tianxue, and even among experts of the same level, he could probably rank near the top.

"As expected of the seventh-ranked expert among the kingdom's top ten..."

Mo Yu, standing to the side, narrowed her eyes.

The Tianwu Kingdom had ranked peak Grandmasters based on their battle records. This Elder Lin Hui, though inconspicuous in the Lin family and not widely renowned, possessed strength not to be underestimated!

He could easily rank seventh; even the super genius Mo Hongyi, if pitted against him, would likely need over a hundred moves to completely defeat him.

"This assassin is probably finished..."

She turned her head to look at Lu Chong.

Although she had attended Zhang Xuan's lectures, she had never seen this person before, so naturally she didn't recognize him. Still, seeing how young he was, she couldn't help but feel a shock.

A sixteen- or seventeen-year-old mid-stage Grandmaster...

Even Mo Hongyi couldn't compare to such talent!

When had the kingdom produced such an expert?

Moreover, with such strength at such a young age, he was bound to have a boundless future...

Why would someone with such potential ruin his own future by ambushing Lin Lang? What grudge did he hold against the Lin family?

Thinking this, she couldn't help but glance at her father, the king, and found that Mo Tianxue also looked utterly bewildered.

In fact, Mo Tianxue was the most frustrated of them all.

If it had been someone he sent, he would have accepted it even if it meant a complete fallout, but the key was... where did this guy come from? And how did he end up in the palace, hiding in the library?

Now, no matter how much he explained, the Lin family probably wouldn't believe him, and a major battle might be unavoidable.

While the two were still in shock, Elder Lin Hui's palm had already descended.

Whoosh!

His massive hand hovered in the air, and his dense true qi immediately sealed off all of Lu Chong's escape routes.

Against the old man earlier, he could force his way through, but against this one, the gap in strength was too vast. Before even engaging, he felt his entire body's power suppressed, making it hard to move.

Crack!

Under the immense pressure, his body went limp, and he was about to collapse.

In battles between experts, the difference was only a hair's breadth. If he couldn't hold on, he would not only be injured but also aggravate his previous wounds, leaving him with no strength to resist.

"It's over..."

Feeling the overwhelming pressure, unable to bear it any longer, a trace of despair flickered in Lu Chong's eyes.

He had thought that even if he had to fight to the death, he would flee farther to avoid implicating his teacher. He never expected this elder to be so powerful that he couldn't withstand it.

Goodbye, teacher!

Goodbye, my benefactor!

Just as he was about to give up and die under the opponent's palm, he suddenly felt his body lighten. Someone grabbed him from behind and tossed him out, sending him flying dozens of meters with a "whoosh," dodging the attack.

Bang!

Lin Hui's massive palm strike landed on the spot where he had just been standing, kicking up a cloud of dust.

His palm struck nothing but air, and only then did everyone notice that a young man had appeared before Elder Lin Hui at some unknown moment, and it was he who had grabbed Lu Chong and thrown him out.

"Who are you? How dare you stop our Lin family from making an arrest? Are you tired of living?"

His face livid, Lin Hui narrowed his eyes and looked over, murderous intent radiating from his entire body.

"Don't be hasty, it's a misunderstanding..."

Seeing the two sides at a standoff, Mo Tianxue hurried forward.

President Liu was here reading; he had asked her daughter to invite him. He surely didn't know what had happened outside, nor that this was an assassin. He probably thought the young man was being bullied and couldn't help but intervene.

Thinking this, she came up to them and introduced both sides: "Elder Lin Hui, this is the new president of the Physician Guild, Liu Cheng! President Liu, this is... the Lin family's Third Elder, Lin Hui!"

"Liu Cheng?"

Hearing the introduction, Lin Hui snorted coldly, showing disdain: "So you're the new president who solved nineteen difficult cases at the Physician Guild? I respect your status, so step aside immediately, and I'll overlook what just happened. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

What President Liu? He might be somewhat famous, but in reality, his cultivation was insufficient, and he couldn't even pass the formal profession assessment. Having the title of president was just an empty honor.

He wasn't afraid of the real president, so why would he fear a fake one?

Zhang Xuan had thought Lu Chong's enemy was the Tianwu royal family, which would have been troublesome. Hearing that it might be the Lin family, he immediately relaxed, looked up, and raised the corner of his mouth: "And if I don't?"

Where did this guy come from, pretending to be a big shot?

"President Liu..."

Hearing this, Mo Tianxue was nearly scared to death. She quickly stepped forward: "The Lin family's young master was assassinated, and Elder Lin Hui is arresting the culprit... That young man just now was the one. You... better not get involved!"

She meant well.

Even she didn't want to offend the Lin family. Although the person before her was the president of the Physician Guild, without sufficient strength, he had no real power. There was no need to make an enemy of them!

Besides, they were catching an assassin. It had nothing to do with him. Why not avoid trouble and not argue with them? Why ask for trouble?

"This friend, I appreciate your kindness, but I alone am responsible for my actions. I was the one who beat Lin Lang, so I'll go with them. This has nothing to do with you..." Lu Chong stepped forward and said through gritted teeth.

Once he acknowledged their relationship, not only would he die, but his teacher would also be unable to escape. For now, the only option was to sever ties. He could die himself, but he must not let his teacher get into trouble.

If that happened, as his student, he would be guilty beyond redemption even in death.

"Zhang Xuan, don't argue with them. The Lin family... is no small trouble!"

Afraid he might not know the situation, Mo Yu quickly transmitted her voice, while feeling puzzled inwardly.

Since she had known him, he had never been one to seek trouble. Why was he stepping in for someone he didn't even know?

"Still not stepping aside? What, does President Liu intend to stick up for an unrelated person and oppose our Lin family?"

Seeing everyone's attitudes, Lin Hui sneered coldly.

As a member of the Lin family, he had this confidence.

As long as he announced their name, even close relatives would be abandoned, let alone a stranger.

This President Liu, young and successful, was just putting on a show. Once he understood their identity, he would probably lose his nerve.

A mere titular president of a first-rank kingdom was nothing before the Lin family, easily crushed!

"Yes, friend, don't create a conflict with the Lin family for someone unrelated like me..." Lu Chong said.

"Shut up! Did I give you permission to speak?"

Knowing his student's intention, Zhang Xuan frowned and scolded him, then turned to look at Lin Hui and the others: "Sorry, but the assassin you mentioned happens to be someone I know. He is my student, and I..."

"Am his teacher!"

"Teacher, you..."

He hadn't expected the teacher to directly admit it. By doing so, he was opposing the Lin family for his sake.

His whole body trembled, and Lu Chong's eyes immediately reddened. Tears, no longer containable, instantly streamed down from his eyes.