Chapter 440
by fanqienovelChapter 440: Zhou Changqing Takes Action
The suspicion and questioning from the other side left Zhou Luo utterly taken aback.
He hadn’t expected that a starved camel was still larger than a horse; even deprived of his power, Long Yunting’s influence remained this substantial.
He was convinced that if he revealed any intention to abduct him, it would inevitably provoke an attack from this group.
Fortunately, he hadn’t acted rashly and had only sent a letter to Ziyang Mountain.
After Zhou Luo said these words, Manager Jin’s expression visibly softened a little.
His thoughts weren’t that complicated; merely as someone from Long Yunting’s faction, his instincts put him on guard.
Now, with the other party’s explanation, his doubts about this matter were laid to rest.
After all, he didn’t believe someone with Zhou Luo’s background and capabilities would engage in such affairs.
"Haha, I hadn’t realized Pill Master Zhou fancied Manager Long," Manager Jin laughed heartily, easing the tension.
He was already aware of the other’s fondness for beautiful women, which explained why he had many wives and concubines, and numerous children.
Hearing him voice it so bluntly now struck Manager Jin as somewhat amusing.
Zhou Luo gave a sheepish smile, "It’s mere admiration. I beg you, Manager Jin, not to spread rumors."
"Rest assured. Given Manager Long’s charm, it’s perfectly normal that he has admirers."
Having said this, Manager Jin suddenly dropped his smile and spoke with utmost seriousness, "Since Pill Master Zhou admires Manager Long, there is a matter where I require your assistance. I wonder if it’s possible?"
"Manager Jin, I carry little weight and truly can accomplish nothing." Zhou Luo didn’t even want to know what the matter was and refused outright.
But Manager Jin adopted a grave expression, "This matter only you can assist with. Moreover, you are currently on Long Yu’s kill list. If you don’t take action, death will be your only outcome."
Believing Zhou Luo was aligned with Long Yunshuang’s side, he made the request.
Zhou Luo still refused, "Manager Jin, I really cannot take this on. Please find someone else."
If he didn’t help Long Yunshuang, there might still be room for manoeuvre.
But openly siding with them? If Long Yu found out, that would truly entrap him in a fatal situation.
He was crystal clear about this predicament.
Seeing his decisive refusal, Manager Jin understood his stance and didn’t press further.
"Since that’s the case, let it be. However, Pill Master Zhou, I must remind you: if Long Yu truly breaches the mountain gate of the Qinyuan Sect, you certainly won’t remain as at ease as you are now."
He spoke earnestly, trying to outline the pros and cons for him.
Yet Zhou Luo was resolved not to get entangled further in the conflict between the factions. “Manager Jin, I am but an ordinary person. Matters like this are beyond my capacity to bear. Farewell.” He replied very directly.
With that, he stood up immediately, leaving before Manager Jin could say anything else.
Watching his retreating back, Manager Jin uttered no words to stop him, though a faint glimmer of light flickered deep in his eyes.
After leaving Tian Xia Restaurant, Zhou Luo publicly announced he was entering Closed-Door Training, suspending all pill refining duties.
With the outcome of the great struggle uncertain and the situation still unclear, he planned to use Closed-Door Training as a pretext, refusing involvement in any affairs.
The Longfeng Mountain range.
Zhou Changqing’s squad encountered a group of Chimagong Sect disciples. They were locked in fierce combat.
"You bastard, I’m going to kill you."
A disciple from the Qinyuan Sect, covered in blood, let out a roar. With his large saber, he slashed cleanly at an enemy, his overwhelming momentum surging like an unstoppable ocean wave.
The opponent, also wearing an angry expression, suddenly raised his hand and blocked the force.
Zhou Changqing stood to the side, silently watching this scene, his gaze occasionally falling on the young man in white robes from the enemy side.
As the only two Foundation Establishment strong persons present, they could not act rashly and would only choose to take action after the situation spiraled out of control.
For now, the primary focus was on the battle of the underlings below.
His expression remained calm, but the flow of magic power around him carried an indescribable aura, creating a heavy sense of pressure on those nearby.
It wasn’t just that the Qinyuan Sect had its own talented geniuses; the other side had them too.
"The Qinyuan Sect really grows worse with each passing year."
Watching the fight in the area, the young man finally spoke up.
His face was filled with mockery and disdain, utterly looking down on the other party.
These words ignited the anger of the disciples in the arena, and one of them roared loudly, "How dare you, a mere nobody, judge our sect?"
"Heh, the Qinyuan Sect is doomed to destruction, too bad you won’t live to see it," the opponent sneered.
After saying that, he looked up at Zhou Changqing, adding, "Once I’ve killed you, these people will be helpless, like fish on a chopping board."
His face was full of confidence, matched by his imposing presence, making his stance extremely aggressive.
Facing these words, Zhou Changqing merely raised an eyebrow, licked his lips, and chuckled softly, "Over the years, I’ve crushed over a hundred geniuses under my heel, and none of them were this insolent."
"What a joke! Do you know that Senior Brother Wang is one of the Five of our Outer Sect? How dare you be so cocky—it’s practically suicidal!"
From the Chimagong Sect’s side, a disciple shouted loudly, his voice brimming with pride.
This young man, named Wang Tian, had made his name early on, earning considerable prestige in the Outer Sect, and he had repeatedly demonstrated strong ability while carrying out sect missions.
Therefore, within the Outer Sect, he was deeply respected by the disciples.
"So-called Outer Sect Five? They probably daren’t advance to the Inner Sect, so they’re lingering here instead," Zhou Changqing said with a scornful expression.
People like that, he didn’t know how many he beat up each year.
And every time, the beatings left him unsatisfied—but this time, he finally had the chance to show his true capabilities.
After these words, Wang Tian immediately turned cold-faced.
He lifted his right hand, and a Whisk appeared in his grasp. Then, he leaped up lightly, with a fierce wind howling past, stirring immense power.
"I will definitely end you today."
His words barely uttered, brilliant spiritual light radiated from his body. His blood energy surged like a rainbow to the skies, and his entire body’s magic power began to boil violently.
He wanted to establish authority by delivering a fatal strike, so he channeled his strongest force.
Zhou Changqing appeared perfectly relaxed and at ease. He had originally assumed that the other party had significant backing and formidable strength.
But as that powerful force exploded, he had already deemed the other a dead man.
He took a step forward, and a sphere of light emerged beneath his feet.
The next instant, he arrived in mid-air, declaring, "To kill you, I don’t need to use a single magical artifact."
Zhou Changqing clenched his right hand into a fist, his surrounding magic power roiling wildly, showing extreme arrogance.
Feeling insulted, Wang Tian flew into a rage and instantly charged forward, aiming to finish him with a single blow.
In the blink of an eye, the two were locked in battle.
Below, the disciples conveniently halted their movements and collectively turned their heads skyward.
By then, their struggles had become meaningless—the outcome hinged entirely on the two combatants above.
They were the key to the final victory.
Yet to everyone’s surprise, even as Wang Tian revealed his formidable power, Zhou Changqing displayed an even more terrifying force.
Remarkably, his hardened body could almost withstand Wang Tian’s attacks effortlessly, striking back in retaliation.
This scene left the others astonished repeatedly.