Chapter 444 - 120: Teaching Luo Cheng How to Be a Human, Ninth Elder Goes Mad!

Chapter 444: Chapter 120: Teaching Luo Cheng How to Be a Human, Ninth Elder Goes Mad!

“Luo Cheng, which Elder sent you to the Outer Sect to retrieve your reward?”

On the way to the Inner Sect Administration Hall, the Ninth Elder asked furiously.

Luo Cheng originally planned to deal with the matter himself.

But after some thought, he realized it would be better to have the Ninth Elder intervene, to avoid further complications.

“It was an Elder with the surname Zhang, sporting a pair of thick mustaches.”

“Zhang Shenshui! So it’s him! He and Qin Douyuan have been close friends for years; no wonder he made things difficult for you.”

“However, your duel with Qin Douyuan was fair and just—it had nothing to do with you. For him to try to withhold the reward from your victory in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition and then to torment and humiliate you in such a way is truly outrageous!”

The Ninth Elder snorted coldly, quickening his pace.

The Inner Sect Administration Hall.

Behind the hall lies a serene garden, with a small pond surrounded by rows of ancient willows that veil a pavilion, full of poetic charm.

In the pavilion, indistinct human figures sat, drinking tea.

They were all from the Crown Prince Hall.

Seated in the center was a young man in luxurious attire emanating an air of nobility.

His narrow, slitted eyes gave his entire demeanor an eerie chill.

This was none other than the Eighth Prince, Jin Min.

“That Luo Cheng is truly audacious! A little bit of skill and he forgets who he is. He even dared to brazenly kill Elder Qin Douyuan and behave disrespectfully to Senior Brother Nangong Jue! To publicly provoke the authority of my Crown Prince Hall—such insolence is unforgivable!”

Beside Jin Min, a cold-faced young man with features as sharp as knife carvings let out a chilly snort, releasing his frustration. His grip tightened, and the teacup in his hand instantly shattered to pieces.

A gaunt, mustached middle-aged man nearby sneered:

“And now, the fool dares come to the Inner Sect Hall, still trying to demand the reward for the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition! Utterly delusional! If not for Yun Mengli’s backing, I’d have slapped him a few times already to teach him his place!”

“Hmph! Using a woman to get ahead—what kind of ability is that? Sooner or later, I’ll make him pay the price!”

The cold-faced youth’s expression was disdainful as he turned to the mustached middle-aged man, Zhang Shenshui. “Elder Zhang, did you give him the reward? Three Meridian Opening Pills and eight thousand Essence Energy Pills—such a hefty sum! Giving that kid such riches would be far too easy on him!”

“How could I possibly give it to him!”

Zhang Shenshui shook his head and sneered, “I sent him to the Outer Sect, and the fool actually took it seriously! By now, he’s probably running into stone walls everywhere.”

Ha-ha!

A burst of laughter erupted in the pavilion.

Another Elder frowned and said, “What if he comes back again to demand it? This can’t be a long-term solution.”

Zhang Shenshui smiled faintly, saying: “The Supreme Elder of Ming Sect once declared that the merit Luo Cheng earned by winning first place in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition should offset his faults—it’s all written off! Whether or not that includes the rewards is entirely up to us to decide!”

“As long as we firmly insist, what can a mere ordinary Inner Sect disciple, a waste who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, possibly do? Apart from swallowing his grievances, he has no way to retaliate!”

“The only reason Supreme Elder Qingkui supported him before was out of respect for Yun Mengli. She isn’t going to intervene in every matter, nor is he her personal disciple!”

Zhang Shenshui showed no sign of worry.

What kind of person is a Supreme Elder!

A waste who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul could never catch their attention!

The previous intervention was merely a maneuver to clarify Luo Cheng’s stance regarding the Crown Prince Hall.

If that’s the case, as long as we don’t push too far, it won’t matter at all.

“Well done!”

The Eighth Prince, Jin Min, nodded slightly, his eyes glinting sharply with cold light:

“Originally, for his victory in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, rendering great service to the Sect, I wouldn’t have minded letting him go if he remained obedient.”

“But unfortunately, he thinks far too highly of himself. If that’s the case, then it’s time to show him who truly rules the Inner Sect! With the Crown Prince Hall here, he’ll never have space to act out!”

The cold-faced youth’s gaze turned icy, his killing intent evident: “Luo Cheng must die! Otherwise, the others in the Sect might think the Crown Prince Hall can’t even take care of a mere waste. How would we maintain our dignity?”

Jin Min pondered for a moment and shook his head lightly:

“He’s too prominent right now, having earned great merit for the Sect, with countless eyes watching him. Moreover, Supreme Elder Qingkui and others, aiming to support Yun Mengli as Sect Master, are just waiting for us to slip up. Nangong Jue advised us not to act rashly for the time being.”

While speaking, Jin Min sneered, “Don’t worry, his arrogance won’t last for long. Once the attention fades, who will truly care about his life or death? By then, I’ll have a hundred ways to kill him!”

The cold-faced youth squinted slightly:

“Then let him live a little longer! But during this time, he must not have it easy!”

“Later, I’ll find out which mountain he’s residing in. To offend the Crown Prince Hall means he’ll struggle for every step in the Inner Sect—there won’t be a single day of peace for him!”

“Mm!”

Jin Min nodded firmly, then revealed a slight, contemptuous smile, his tone turning sharp:

“Those old fools from Ming Sect Elder and Qingkui Elder think they can make Yun Mengli the Sect Master, but how many support them across the entire Sect? If Yun Mengli knows what’s best for her, she’ll refuse just the same.”

“Their attempt to elevate a waste with a Wasted Martial Soul into prominence is laughable. Once we deal with Luo Cheng, they’ll find their reputation in shambles.”

No one else present responded.

Though the Eighth Prince wielded special privileges to speak freely, the rest dared not openly criticize the Supreme Elders.

Jin Min stood up: “Alright, I’ll soon enter secluded cultivation. As for dealing with Luo Cheng, as long as you don’t cause major trouble, do whatever you want.”

From beginning to end, Jin Min never regarded Luo Cheng as a threat, nor had he truly taken him seriously.

Even if Luo Cheng were to advance further within the Inner Sect, he was merely a slightly larger ant in Jin Min’s eyes.

If not for Yun Mengli’s backing, he could kill him effortlessly at any moment.

Leaving just one sentence behind, Jin Min leaped away into flight.

Before those in the pavilion could sit back down, an Inner Sect steward rushed in hurriedly.

“Elder Zhang Shenshui, that Luo Cheng is here again! He’s demanding the reward for the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition!”

“Heh, this kid really is stubborn. Doesn’t he realize I’m toying with him?”

Zhang Shenshui’s face revealed a mocking grin.

The cold-faced youth, named Yuan Qianyu, stood up, smiling cynically:

“Perfect! Use this opportunity to show him his place! He dreams of getting his reward? Not a chance in hell!”

The steward who entered frowned and added:

“This time Luo Cheng isn’t alone. The Outer Sect Ninth Elder, Cheng Han, is accompanying him.”

“Cheng Han? Isn’t he on our Crown Prince Hall’s side?”

Zhang Shenshui was visibly surprised, frowning as he said, “Let’s go see what’s happening!”

The Inner Sect Hall.

Usually bustling, the hall was unusually quiet at this moment.

Many Inner Sect disciples were staring at the two people in the center of the hall.

It was none other than Luo Cheng and the Ninth Elder.

“Where is Zhang Shenshui? Have him come out!”

The Ninth Elder’s angry voice reverberated through the hall.

Footsteps echoed as a group of people emerged.

Zhang Shenshui walked forward with his hands clasped behind him, casting a cold glance at Luo Cheng before focusing on the Ninth Elder, speaking sternly:

“Cheng Han, what madness are you up to here!”

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