CH 45

C45 – You’re Really Weak!

Liu Yuan’s initial thought was, does the leader of the Wide Ocean Sect enjoy pretending to be a demon?

Knowing that I killed the former leader, who was replaced by you, Bei Tai, the second-in-command, you can’t possibly be as capable as he was, can you? How dare you speak to me in such a strange manner?

Liu Yuan looked at Ning Xiangrong next to him, then glared at Zhou Zishi, who stood opposite him.

There seemed to be only one explanation for this: another participant who had succumbed to lust.

Throughout the ages, the tomb of a hero in a peaceful village has been an unsolvable topic.

Besides, the person standing before him couldn’t be considered a hero.

He was merely a background character, at best.

Liu Yuan didn’t have a strong impression of most characters in the Wide Ocean Sect. After all, who would pay attention to the name of an NPC who only repeated the same scripted lines while standing on the roadside?

Zhou Zishi was most likely one of those characters.

He was nowhere near as impressive as Yue Longzhang, who was a mini-boss in the Novice Village. At least Yue Longzhang had saved a few times when Liu Yuan was still a beginner.

Although Liu Yuan had also returned a couple of times, Yue Longzhang had left a lasting impression on him.

Not to mention Zhou Zishi, who wasn’t even as remarkable as the chickens in Frost River Manor.

In the game, Liu Yuan remembered how the chicken killed the virgin right after entering.

His strength was so weak that it couldn’t even match a chicken.

It was an incredibly humiliating experience.

As a result, when Liu Yuan gazed at Zhou Zishi, he had a complicated expression.

Overall, she was thinking, “Who are you? What are you doing? Is it really okay for you to be like this?”

It wasn’t that she underestimated him, but he was really as weak as a chicken. Liu Yuan was worried for his safety.

“……”

The emotions Zhou Zishi went through during this experience were difficult for outsiders to comprehend.

He gritted his teeth and retorted, “What kind of expression is that?! Don’t tell me you’re not even aware of the etiquette for introducing oneself. The Wide Ocean Sect is a righteous sect that does not welcome people as cruel and ruthless as you, who kill and falsely accuse others. You have no moral principles to speak of!”

There was also a chorus of agreement from the bystanders.

“Absolutely right. Senior Brother Yue is a good man, and it wouldn’t be an overstatement to call him a gentleman. He excels in both his family background and cultivation level. Why would he need to be a spy for some demonic sect?”

“Before Senior Brother Yue departed, he mentioned he would bring back some specialty goods from the mortal world. I didn’t expect him to leave like this without a word… Wuwuwuwuwu…”

“Indeed, he is usually kind to others and often assists his junior brothers and sisters. How could he possibly be a spy for the demonic cult?”

“I’m worried that this person is an undercover agent from the Devil Cult. He must have cursed or threatened Senior Martial Sister Ning,” someone whispered.

These voices, whether hushed or loud, were unrelenting. They elevated Yue Longzhang to a pedestal and demeaned Liu Yuan to the ground. It reminded Liu Yuan of the online armies he encountered in his past life.

It even made Liu Yuan question whether the rumors and attacks initiated by Ma Shu were ineffective.

However, after scanning the room and observing that everyone was wearing the inner sect uniform and that Zhou Zishi was still the leader, it became clear what was happening.

The individuals chosen by this guy to welcome Ning Xiangrong were all from Yue Longzhang’s faction.

It was evident that their intentions were malicious…

It was impossible to make Yue Longzhang feel psychological pressure and turn the tables. They should try to prove that Liu Yuan framed and killed them.

But why was Liu Yuan afraid? It was because he had set them up in the first place.

“Alright, everyone, quiet down. The evidence of Yue Longzhang being a spy for the Devil Cult is indisputable. The trial is a matter for the Law Enforcement Hall. How can I allow you all to comment on it?”

Suddenly, a tall, middle-aged man pushed his way through the crowd and emerged. He frowned and shouted at everyone to stop.

He was tall and robust, with tanned skin and a square face that appeared quite solemn. He respectfully informed Ning Xiangrong, “Eldest Miss, Master is waiting for you.”

Ning Xiangrong’s expression was somewhat composed as she said, “Hall Master Zhong, I apologize for the trouble.”

The middle-aged man smiled and replied, “Serving the Eldest Miss means serving the Wide Ocean Sect. It is my duty, and she need not treat me as a stranger.”

He turned to Liu Yuan, smiled, and greeted him respectfully, “You must be the son-in-law.”

Before Liu Yuan could respond, Zhou Zishi, who was standing beside him, spoke up, “Senior Sister Ning and he haven’t met yet. Would Hall Master Zhong please wait for a moment?”

Hall Master Zhong lifted his head and shot a sharp glare at Zhou Zishi. “You’re only a junior. Who do you think you are to speak to me like that? Even if your father is the Great Elder, you still need to consider the Law Enforcement Hall’s position.”

Liu Yuan realized he was dealing with someone who had connections, and whose father was the Great Elder. No wonder he was so arrogant.

He silently complained in his mind.

He couldn’t intervene in the current situation. He realized that the conflict within the Wide Ocean Sect was much more worse than he had anticipated.

As expected, the long-standing hidden conflicts and struggles within the sect had been ignited by Yue Longzhang’s actions, like a dam collapsing in an ant’s nest.

Although Zhou Zishi was afraid of the Law Enforcement Hall, he couldn’t admit defeat in front of so many people. He argued, “I’m simply stating the truth. Are you saying that Hall Master Zhong didn’t intend for this to happen?”

Hall Master Zhong smiled. “Where did you come from? It was our Master who asked Eldest Miss to bring Young Master over for a visit. Do you dare to question Master’s decision?”

Zhou Zishi’s fists tightened. “Master has always favored Senior Sister Ning. What are her motives? They shouldn’t have allowed this Liu Yuan to enter the Wide Ocean Sect so easily since he’s the one who killed Senior Brother Yue. The evidence against him could have been fabricated. “

Hall Master Zhong interrupted impatiently, “That’s not something you can meddle with. I’ve already given you enough patience for the sake of Elder Zou. If you continue to obstruct me, I will take action.”

Zhou Zishi glared at Liu Yuan, who wore an innocent expression on his face, as if he were a victim. Liu Yuan tightly held Ning Xiangrong’s hand, which infuriated Zhou Zishi.

However, Zhou Zishi was more patient than Yue Longzhang. He took a deep breath and stepped back before saying, “Since Hall Master Zhong has spoken, I must give face to the Law Enforcement Hall…”

Zhou Zishi needed to find a way to exit the scene. As people heard his words, they looked at each other and dispersed gradually.

Liu Yuan pitied Zhou Zishi. If Zhou Zishi had attacked him first, Liu Yuan would have been able to retaliate.

As Liu Yuan contemplated whether or not he should ridicule Zhou Zishi, Hall Master Zhong’s deep and cold voice interrupted, “Give face to the Law Enforcement Hall? Can a youngster like you even afford to give face to someone still wet behind the ears? Have you seen what happened to Yue Longzhang’s father? He hasn’t even bothered to find his own son’s corpse…If Yue Zong only had one son and he ended up like this, what will happen to his adopted son, Zhou Wenrui?”

My dear friend, you are too “smart”.

He conveyed his disagreement to the Great Elder, Zhou Wenrui, that Zhou Zishi might be utilized as a pawn in the conflict. If he wasn’t cautious, he was afraid that another loyal son could be born.

Zhou Zishi’s face darkened. He snorted disdainfully, swept his sleeves, and departed. “My father and I also feel regretful for Senior Brother Yue. We aim to uncover the truth.”

Hall Master Zhong’s lips drooped, and he returned to his solemn expression. He gestured to invite them.

Liu Yuan had a vague feeling that the water in the small pond of the Wide Ocean Sect was even more turbid than he had anticipated.

On the one hand, he had slain Yue Longzhang, which became a thorn in the flesh for the Second Elder, Yue Zong. On the other hand, Ning Xiangrong regarded him as her husband for life. He was the son-in-law designated by the Master, and he could even represent the Master’s position indirectly. Or maybe…the next Master candidate.

For a moment, the appointment of his son-in-law had become the crux of the Wide Ocean Sect’s factional conflict.