Chapter 131

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Chapter 131: Please Take Care of Me, Brother Hong

Ji Yang held his flying sword, his entire being radiating fierce determination.

If these three did not give him an explanation today, his sword would likely rage!

He would eliminate discrimination, starting with himself!

Feeling the powerful aura behind him, Brother Hong felt cold sweat trickle down his forehead. At this moment, he sensed that if he took another step forward, he would probably receive a sword strike.

Brother Hong couldn’t help but glance at the Golden Core Stage senior beside him, hoping to find some confidence on his face.

However, this senior was also tense, shaking his head again, signaling him not to act rashly.

Recalling the words of the Mid Golden Core senior earlier, Brother Hong felt anxious!

A disciple at the Qi Refinement stage dares to fight against the sect’s Golden Core Stage deacon!

He repeatedly defeated opponents across boundaries!

This one possessed Talent Jealousy from the sect! It was even linked to Ye Wuchen’s lineage!

Moreover, relying on his talent, he reached the Foundation Establishment stage in just over a year!

Both his own strength and the backing he had were beyond what Brother Hong could provoke, so after receiving the information earlier, he wisely chose to back down and selected the next disciple instead.

The reason he boldly violated the sect rules was not only because of the elder’s reputation and the Golden Core Stage senior behind him but also due to his keen insight; he never sought trouble with disciples who had backgrounds or extraordinary talents.

He never expected to be targeted now!

Thinking of the various titles and accolades surrounding Ji Yang, Brother Hong clenched his teeth, making up his mind to avoid conflict! Otherwise, even the Mid Golden Core senior beside him wouldn’t be able to protect him!

At this moment, the arrow was on the bowstring and had to be released.

As Brother Hong rapidly mulled over in his mind, he immediately turned around and faced Ji Yang, showing a beaming smile, saying,

"Disciple Hong Yu pays respects to Senior Brother Ji. I wonder if Senior Brother Ji has any guidance?"

Hong Yu wore a flattering smile, the arrogance from earlier completely gone; his lowly demeanor left the disciples he had just oppressed stunned.

What’s happening?

They were both at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, so why was there such a vast difference in treatment?

Seeing Brother Hong clearly state his name, Ji Yang had no more doubts; it seemed the three were indeed aware of him, and it was not that they hadn’t seen him.

Ji Yang smiled, silently releasing his primordial spirit energy to envelop the area:

"Since everyone knows each other, that makes it easier."

"Here, Brother Hong, this is the Xuan Iron Mine I’m submitting!"

As Ji Yang spoke, he took the storage bag from Hong Yu’s hands, then transferred all the Xuan Iron Mine hidden inside the Heaven’s Secret Pearl into it!

After finishing this, Ji Yang returned the storage bag and smiled as he said,

"Brother Hong, I hope you’ll take good care of me!"

Hong Yu appeared stunned, only reacting after receiving the storage bag.

But looking at the extra dozen stones of Xuan Iron Mine inside the bag, Hong Yu’s expression slightly changed.

Even when collecting the privately stored Xuan Iron Mine from other disciples, he gathered only a few pounds; he never expected Ji Yang to have concealed over a dozen stones!

Ji Yang’s smile at this moment appeared to Hong Yu as a hidden dagger behind a friendly face.

He feared that as soon as he turned to leave, Ji Yang would take the opportunity and strike him with a sword.

Thinking of this outcome, Brother Hong’s hand trembled, making it hard for him to steady the storage bag in his grasp. He then forced a bitter smile and said,

"Senior Brother Ji, these are my offerings to you. Please accept them!"

After saying this, Hong Yu extended the storage bag back to Ji Yang.

Ji Yang furrowed his brow slightly upon seeing this:

"How can you take back what you have given? It seems Brother Hong does not want to take care of his junior disciple?"

Ji Yang’s calm words hinted a trace of gloom.

This evident change in tone left Hong Yu uncertain whether to continue offering or to withdraw.

"Ahem, since it’s from Senior Brother Ji, Hong Yu should indeed accept it!"

At that moment, the Mid Golden Core disciple beside them quietly urged.

Seeing Ji Yang’s unfriendly expression, Hong Yu couldn’t grasp Ji Yang’s intentions, yet he still cautiously accepted the storage bag, always keeping an eye on the flying sword in Ji Yang’s hand.

As Hong Yu received it, Ji Yang’s faint smile reappeared, and he slowly withdrew his flying sword.

That was quite fine.

Then Ji Yang no longer paid attention to the three and began to sit quietly in meditation.

Seeing Ji Yang close his eyes and dismiss them, clearly not intending to converse, Hong Yu and the others quickly moved away.

The conversation among the few of them was not loud, and Ji Yang had also used the primordial spirit spell from the Huang Ting Dao Jing to limit their words within a confined range, so other disciples could only see their movements without knowing what they had spoken about.

However, to the other disciples, it was evident that Hong Yu first appeared fearful, and after Ji Yang willingly handed over the Xuan Iron Mine, the three of them left.

It was clear that Ji Yang had been oppressed as well, which was the opinion of onlookers.

Although some were still puzzled, they generally thought that it could not be possible for a disciple to willingly hand over Xuan Iron Mine.

Most disciples preferred to trust their observations and speculations.

A few disciples showed confusion, but as a punished disciple, as long as Hong Yu did not seek them out, they would not actively cause trouble, especially when their own interests were not involved, nor would they investigate what had transpired.

Everything was peaceful, but Hong Yu had ended his journey of oppression for the day prematurely.

The three hurried back to their spots.

"Senior Brother Cen Yu, what on earth happened?"

Hong Yu asked the Mid Golden Core disciple with uncertainty written on his face.

Cen Yu furrowed his brow and shook his head:

"I don’t know, but if you hadn’t taken it just now, it could have been very dangerous!"

"Sigh!"

Hong Yu sighed.

Clearly, he had been the one actively pressing others, but when Ji Yang handed over the Xuan Iron Mine, it left Hong Yu feeling anxious and restless.

How had the world changed?

"Brother Hong, don’t worry. Since he hasn’t acted against you, it means he won’t bother us. Moreover, although he has decent talent, I’m right here, and he certainly cannot harm you. Besides, you also have elders backing you, so there’s no need to fear too much. Just go about your business as usual!"

With the reassurance from the Mid Golden Core Cen Yu, Hong Yu’s heart still felt no relief.

He might not be able to kill you, but he could definitely hurt you badly.

"Sigh!"

Hong Yu sighed again, murmuring:

"How could it be like this?"

Beside him, Cen Yu pondered for a moment, then continued,

"I’ve heard many talented disciples often have certain quirks."

"For example, in the Diamond Sect, there was a genius who liked to wear his clothes inside out on his head, claiming it could enhance his physical strength!"

"And then in the Xuantian Sect, there was a genius who preferred to ambush enemies from behind!"

Hong Yu and another disciple looked on in confusion:

"Senior Brother Cen, isn’t it normal to ambush enemies from behind?"

"Yes, but it’s just that…"

Both of them felt a chill at the same time, slightly shrinking back.

"That’s only in the righteous sects. In fact, the disciples from the demonic sects have even more quirks, many of which are more brutal or bizarre."

"Our He Dao Sect also has such cases! And they are not in the minority! Most disciples just conceal it well, keeping it hidden from outsiders."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yu was greatly surprised; this Golden Core Stage senior truly knew a lot.

Recalling Ji Yang’s earlier actions eased Hong Yu’s worries significantly.

At least this quirk wasn’t too outlandish.