Chapter 141: Zhang Er Gou and Feng Bu Jue Join Forces

The outer disciples of Danding Peak looked at each other in bewilderment, unsure of what had happened. Li Shun hated Uncle Lin so deeply, yet Uncle Lin had been magnanimous enough to forgive him. But now, what were the two of them doing entering the room together?

Could it be? Could it be...

The disciples quickly shook their heads. How could they think of such filthy things? If Uncle Lin found out, he would skin them alive.

Just as everyone was anxiously waiting, suddenly a heart-wrenching scream pierced the heavens.

Something had happened?

At that moment, everyone was greatly alarmed. Just as they were about to step forward to check, Lin Fan walked out of the room.

“Alas, it’s a pity you’re not the one,” Lin Fan sighed regretfully.

It turned out he had been overthinking things. How many cases of underdogs rising up could there be in this world?

It was just unfortunate for Li Shizhi. Having suffered two blows in a row in his life, both his mind and body must have been severely traumatized.

The crowd looked at Uncle Lin and heard the screams from inside the room. Their faces turned pale, and they backed away in fear, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.

Lin Fan shook his head slightly and walked forward.

After Lin Fan left, the others cautiously approached. When they saw Li Shun lying on the ground, trembling incessantly, they all gasped.

Brother Li had been struck again.

At that moment, Li Shun felt as if the sky had fallen, plunging him into darkness and robbing him of all hope. This pain, though he had experienced it once before, seemed even more unbearable this time.

“Uncle, your nephew will never dare again...” Heartbroken and despairing, Li Shun had cowered. He no longer dared to be reckless. When he had first entered the room, the uncle had been fine, saying some baffling things to him, but then, in an instant—

A foot, as if splitting heaven and earth, came flying at him, and he knew he was doomed. And sure enough, he was truly doomed.

...

Lin Fan gathered many herbs from Danding Peak, including some high-grade ones. Seeing the pained expressions of the disciples, he just smiled. This was taken on the orders of your Supreme Elder, so there’s no use feeling sorry.

Finally, Lin Fan returned, satisfied.

Tomorrow, he would set out with the main force of the sect. He needed to refine some special pills to protect himself in case of emergencies.

For this journey, Lin Fan had set a small goal for himself: to break through to the mid stage of the Xiantian realm.

If he could go even further, that would be even better.

...

At night, Nameless Peak was brightly lit. Lights shone from the houses, though they were empty, illuminating the entire peak and dispelling its loneliness.

Lin Fan was in his room, diligently studying alchemy, refining the pills he needed.

Zhang Er Gou and Feng Bu Jue carried wine and dishes to Tian Yu’s room.

Tian Yu had been cultivating day and night to regain his peak strength. When his uncle’s disciples came, he naturally stopped cultivating and warmly entertained them.

“Brother Tian Yu, let’s have a good drink tonight,” Zhang Er Gou said with a smile, setting down the wine and dishes. He filled the cups. “This is fine wine I got today from a junior brother who’s skilled in brewing among the outer disciples.”

“Good, let’s drink until we’re drunk,” Tian Yu replied. He had become familiar with Zhang Er Gou, so there was no pretense between them.

The three of them drank and chatted happily, exchanging many words. As cup after cup of strong wine went down, their faces flushed, showing signs of intoxication.

“Look, Nameless Peak is getting better and better. The efforts of these past months haven’t been in vain,” Zhang Er Gou said, slightly tipsy.

“Yes,” Feng Bu Jue nodded.

Tian Yu didn’t feel much about it, only that it hadn’t been easy for Nameless Peak to reach this state.

“Brother, sometimes I can’t help but think how nice it would be to go back to the outer sect,” Feng Bu Jue said casually, subtly changing the subject.

“You want to go back?” At that moment, Zhang Er Gou, who had been all smiles, suddenly turned cold, his tone becoming somewhat hostile.

But Feng Bu Jue didn’t notice and continued speaking as if nothing was wrong.

Although Tian Yu was feeling the effects of the wine, he could sense the change in atmosphere. He was about to change the subject, but it was too late.

“Yes, it would be nice to go back to the outer sect. There are more people there, and it’s livelier...” Feng Bu Jue said with a faint smile.

“Shut up!” At that moment, Zhang Er Gou unleashed the authority of Nameless Peak’s senior disciple. “Junior brother, are you drunk out of your mind? How can you say such things? If the Sect Leader hears this, won’t it break his heart?”

“Junior Brother Zhang, don’t be angry. Junior Brother Feng must have had too much to drink. He didn’t mean it, he didn’t mean it,” Tian Yu quickly interjected to mediate.

The two had been getting along so well just moments ago; how had they suddenly started arguing?

“Brother, that’s not fair. I was just saying. Besides, Nameless Peak and the sect are one family. Isn’t it the same wherever you go?” Feng Bu Jue stopped Tian Yu and said to Zhang Er Gou.

“Slap—”

At that moment, Zhang Er Gou smashed his wine cup on the ground, spilling wine everywhere. He said indignantly, “That’s right, Nameless Peak and the Sacred Sect are one family, but you can’t say things like that. The Sect Leader has shown us great kindness. That day when you were humiliated, it was the Sect Leader who restored your dignity and brought you to Nameless Peak. Now you want to leave him? Do you feel this place is too small for you?”

Zhang Er Gou grew angrier as he spoke, even on the verge of coming to blows.

“What’s wrong with you two? Why are you fighting all of a sudden? Junior Brother Zhang, you’re also at fault. Junior Brother Feng was just talking. And Junior Brother Feng, why did you have to bring that up? Weren’t you just asking for trouble?” Tian Yu pulled them apart to prevent a fight. The two had been as thick as thieves; how could they suddenly fall out?

“Yes, brother, I was just talking. I’m not heartless. How could I leave?” Feng Bu Jue said.

“Hmph, Brother Tian Yu, you be the judge. The Sect Leader has given us a new lease on life. If we went back to the Sacred Sect, we’d be just one of thousands of disciples, with no one caring about us. But here, the Sect Leader treats us like family, without distinction. Now that his wings have grown, he wants to leave. Isn’t that worse than a beast?” Zhang Er Gou’s expression was indignant, his eyes bloodshot.

“Brother, I was just saying. How could I possibly leave? The Sect Leader has shown me great kindness. Besides, the Sacred Sect and Nameless Peak are one family. Wherever I stay is the same. I’d rather stay where I’m happy. Here on Nameless Peak, I have you, brother, and Brother Tian Yu to keep me company. How could I leave? And now that Nameless Peak is developing, I can’t leave and break the Sect Leader’s heart,” Feng Bu Jue said, his neck red with emotion.

“Hmph,” Zhang Er Gou snorted coldly. “I’m done drinking. Brother Tian Yu, I’ll take my leave.”

Seeing his brother angry, Feng Bu Jue panicked and quickly chased after him. “Brother, listen to me...” As he left the room, he turned back to Tian Yu and said, “Brother, I’ll take my leave too.”

“Alright, don’t argue. Explain yourself properly to your brother,” Tian Yu said absentmindedly. The heated argument between the two had stirred something in him.

Tian Yu sat at the table, looking at the wine and dishes. He drank alone. Perhaps they were right. Even if he went back, he would be just one of thousands of disciples. Now, Uncle Lin had given him a new lease on life. If he left after recovering his foundation, what would that make him...

In Zhang Er Gou’s room.

The two had stopped arguing. They looked at each other, raised their eyebrows, and spoke softly. “Brother, how was it?”

“Mm, you did very well this time. Great improvement,” Zhang Er Gou said with a sly grin. Their argument over drinks tonight had been an act, all to keep Brother Tian Yu from leaving.

“Heh heh, this is all thanks to the Sect Leader’s detailed guide. Brother, let’s quickly check what’s next. I need to practice on my own when I have time, to avoid any mistakes,” Feng Bu Jue said. He felt he had performed exceptionally well just now, especially his facial expressions, which were spot on. The only issue was his voice—not intense enough, not deep enough to touch the heart.

But being able to perform at this level was already a significant improvement for him.