Cultivators Are So Weak in This World

Chapter 575: Reconsideration 3

Wish Girl Gorge · Human Immortal Terrace.

"How is the investigation going?"

Zhang Rongfang sat cross-legged on the high terrace, looking at the drifting mist in the distance, his back to the steps.

He was meditating, whether it was Immortal Techniques, martial arts, or Cultivation of Literature, as his life attributes increasingly strengthened, he gained new insights.

Behind him at the edge of the steps, Zhang Zhenhai slightly bowed his head, his back straight.

"We have carefully investigated everyone around Zhang Huanqing, and found no issues. All the lessons taught are public and not hidden in any way. Even the maids and guards can watch freely."

"Is that so?" Zhang Rongfang frowned slightly, "How many teachers does he have?"

"There are two in total, responsible for knowledge and martial arts respectively. But because he is young, the teachings are very basic. Moreover..." Zhang Zhenhai hesitated.

"Moreover what?"

"Moreover... I discovered that those two teachers seem to be quite tense, just like you. Any slightly unusual behavior from Zhang Huanqing would immediately be sternly corrected."

"Oh?" Zhang Rongfang was slightly surprised. Could it be that the teachers are not the reason?

Various clues gathered in his mind. Zhang Huanqing’s behavior yesterday was definitely not self-initiated.

There must be a trigger.

If according to Zhang Zhenhai, the trigger is not from his teachers, then... could it be related to his inheritance as the Gentleman’s Sword?

That is to say, to understand why Xiaohuanqing is acting this way, we must first understand what the Gentleman’s Sword is.

What impact does the sword bell inheritance have?

Zhang Rongfang pondered, deciding to make time to visit Dongfang Mu to inquire about the situation.

If the problem lies with the teachers, then it’s necessary to address it decisively. If the issue is with the Gentleman’s Sword bell, then intervene directly. He would inform his sister about this matter.

After all, it’s his nephew, he cannot ignore it.

While he is still young, a proper education might still correct him.

"What about Ding Yu? Any response from there?" Zhang Rongfang asked again, changing the subject.

"Currently, there is no news. The personnel sent earlier were the largest dispatch from the Human Immortal Temple. Many in the temple have fled outside and are unwilling to return."

"....." Zhang Rongfang was silent for a moment. The bloodline issue seemed manageable then but needs careful handling of the aftermath now.

"Contact the Reversal Society. Ask them to temporarily oversee things in Wushan Prefecture. As for Ding Yu... I will go myself."

No matter what, he promised Ding Yu to handle the Sea Dragon. Since he said it, he must fulfill it.

The previous hesitation was ultimately his fault towards Ding Yu.

Now he is in danger...

Both Ding Yu and those sent subsequently have continuously disappeared. This time, the opposition is clearly targeting him.

And they are very likely using Ding Yu as bait.

With a sigh, Zhang Rongfang stood up.

"The tree wishes to be still, but the wind does not stop..."

"Master... If you act now, the Great Dao Teaching..." Zhang Zhenhai voiced his concern.

"Yes.... I am also worried about this." Zhang Rongfang turned around, "But as things have come to this, extraordinary matters can only be dealt with by extraordinary means. In any case, it’s likely that the target is me, or perhaps even my master Yue behind me."

"This is Ding Yu’s own doing! Master, you don’t need to risk yourself!" Zhang Zhenhai was somewhat anxious, stepping forward trying to persuade further.

She didn’t care about Ding Yu, despite spending some time with him, she never thought highly of him.

He is impulsive and easily causes trouble, although very gifted, such a temperament easily leads to losses.

Risking oneself for such a person is not worth it.

But as she stepped forward, before she could finish speaking, Zhang Rongfang’s figure had already vanished.

"Rest assured, I know my limits." In mid-air, Zhang Rongfang’s voice was fading and drifting further away.

Limits?? What limits??

Acting at such a time, regardless of the reason, will inevitably provide an excuse to outsiders.

Whether to attack the Human Immortal Temple or the Great Dao Teaching, it offers a handle.

Zhang Zhenhai felt anxious, quickly descending from the Human Immortal Terrace, hurrying towards the Human Immortal Temple within the gorge.

She must immediately inform the others in the temple and gather experts to respond.

This was the only thing she could do right now.

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In the border town.

At this time, Ding Yu was swiftly moving through the abandoned buildings, doing his best to remain silent and avoid detection by his pursuers.

Since last night, when he inexplicably collapsed in that house, his back had been feeling itchy, a sensation that persisted for several hours without fading, instead becoming more intense.

No matter whether he scratched, applied antidote powder, or took antidote pills, nothing could alleviate the itch.

Vaguely, he seemed to remember forgetting something yesterday.

But upon thinking carefully, it seemed like he hadn’t forgotten anything.

He stopped with a swish in an alley, looking up at the sky.

The sky was overcast, seemingly about to rain.

Seeing the gloomy sky, a faint sense of sadness and despair welled up inside him.

"This time... perhaps there’s truly no escape from calamity..."

He could feel the aura of pursuit from behind getting closer, and new auras were appearing in front.

The same was happening on the left.

Only the right side.

The right side was quiet and empty, seemingly safe.

But his Super Grade vigilance was frantically warning him about this side.

He understood this was the gap left by the opponent, seeming safe but in fact just a trap.

Now...what should he do?

Not far behind him, atop a building.

Three burly men in tight outfits were silently watching the direction where Ding Yu was.

One of them had a handsome appearance, young-looking face, yet the corners of his eyes bore fine red crow’s feet, as if intricately drawn, extraordinarily sinister.

This person was none other than Xu Kaining, who had been relentlessly hunting Ding Yu, the nominal leader of the team.

He was also ranked as a Merfolk in the Sea Dragon’s Super Grade.

At this moment, though normally arrogant, Xu Kaining displayed an unusually respectful attitude before the other two men, slightly trailing them.

"Master Qianxiang, Master Fu, everything is set up, just waiting for more people from the Human Immortal Temple. But...what if the temple leader keeps hiding? Are we to wait here indefinitely?" Xu Kaining questioned with confusion.

"He will definitely appear." Among the two, an elderly man with long beard hanging down his chest, gently fondling his mustache, his eyes glimmering with silver flashes.

If looked closely, one would see countless tiny silver lines swimming through his pupils. This man was Master Fu.

"Brother Fu is a little impatient too?" another person beside him quipped with a smile.

This man, sporting a black cassock, bald head, black beard, and his face covered in dark spider markings, gave off a chilling, filthy vibe.

Nowadays, hardly anyone would tattoo their faces, for in the Great Spirit, only slaves and convicts were marked thus.

Yet, this man seemed unconcerned about it.

He hailed from the Western Sect but had long defected, recruited by the academy, ultimately residing under the command of the Spirit General Auduna.

Now that Auduna had been killed and not yet resurrected, as a subordinate, revenge was the first thing on his mind.

"The temple leader is rumored to rival a Spirit General in power, surpassing Extreme Realm experts, yet who knows how he compares to Reverse Time Society, how he’d fare in actual combat? Many in this world boast falsely, I killed quite a few from Reverse Time Society back then. This time, let’s hope I’m not disappointed..."

Compared to Sang Lan from before, he was naturally much stronger; otherwise, he wouldn’t dare come openly to set an ambush.

This time’s ambush relied on him and Master Fu leading the charge.

He represented the Spirit General royalty.

While Master Fu represented the three great academies.

This trap laid down was a collaborative effort between the academies, the Spirit General, royal family, and Spirit People nobility.

Initially, no one noticed Ding Yu, but following the Sea Dragon’s continuous manpower losses, someone discovered that Ding Yu was saved by the Human Immortal Temple leader the last time at the Five Cauldrons Sect.

Thus, someone suggested using Ding Yu as bait to lure the temple’s people out of Wushan Prefecture.

After all, the Great Dao Teaching only stipulated not to disturb Wushan Prefecture, without extending it elsewhere.

Unexpectedly, this bait worked effectively.

Qianxiang and Master Fu arrived upon receiving subsequent news, bringing people to set up.

One was a Spirit General under the divine Spirit Flying Heaven, the other one of the academy’s heads.

Master Fu, full name Fu Chengtao, unlike Chang Xueyi, genuinely battled and directly confronted Spirit General, a top-tier Grandmaster.

Possessing Confucian excellence, wielding the magic weapon Ice Apricot, Master Fu ranked second in power within the academy, only after the priestly head.

Now, the duo arrived together to guard against any hidden protectors from the Great Dao Teaching.

After all, temple leader Zhang Ying, though nominally abandoned by Yue Dewen, was essentially the Great Dao Teaching’s most promising and strongest Daoist.

At this moment, the three watched the already captured Ding Yu, all falling silent.

With Ding Yu and the previously caught experts from the temple, many were in hand, unless the temple leader abandoned the entire Human Immortal Temple, he would definitely come.

"They’re here!" Suddenly, Qianxiang’s eyes moved, looking toward the distant forest outside the small town.

In the sparse gray-green woods, a dark red figure was rapidly approaching here.

From afar, the person wore a white mask, with a burly, tall stature, and a dark red robe, exuding an upright, solemn aura.

Entirely lacking the rumored sinister vibe of the Human Immortal Temple.

"Only one person?" Fu Chengtao exclaimed surprisedly, "Could it be that Yue Dewen really intends to abandon this person?"

"Seems so." Qianxiang’s face became somewhat unpleasant. If truly abandoned, wouldn’t it mean he ran all this way for nothing?

For the sake of revenge against Yue Dewen, he had traveled thousands of miles, setting aside numerous matters, solely to come for this person.

But now...

"Forget it, let’s prepare to strike, hit hard and fast, kill the person and leave." Qianxiang’s expression turned cold.

"Yue Dewen killed Lady Auduna, now...it is time for him to pay the price! Then, slaughter the nearby towns, framing it on the Human Immortal Temple, we can claim to act in the name of justice.

I want to see how the Great Dao Teaching handles this!"

"That’s a good idea." Fu Chengtao beside him stroked his mustache and laughed heartily.

"It is indeed good. Kill the person and leave, causing trouble to frame them, this method truly resembles that of the Spirit Flying Church...."

Suddenly, a voice echoed behind them.

The voice was deep and resonant, yet carried a certain inexplicable sorrow.

Fu Chengtao and Qianxiang were startled, quickly turning to look back.

The two were a Spirit Flying Church Spirit General and an academy Confucian Grandmaster, yet to be ambushed so closely, it was simply....

Upon seeing the person behind them, their pupils instantly constricted to pinpoints.