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Chapter 156: Before Departure
Under the threat of Sun Zhe, Fang Yuan indeed did not dare to touch the remaining members of the Zhou family. The remaining steward of the Zhou family also understood that this was due to Sun Zhe's pressure. However, Sun Zhe could not stay in Beifeng City forever; they had to prepare for the future. Within a day, under the guidance of a steward, over a hundred remaining members of the Zhou family hurriedly left Beifeng City.
They were correct in their assumptions. Just as they left, Sun Zhe's figure appeared before the city gate of Beifeng City, but he was facing outside the city. With Zhou Qi dead and the Zhou family fallen, past grievances had mostly been resolved, and now he too was about to leave.
This departure would likely mean he would never return.
Sun Zhe let out a soft sigh, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes. No matter how things had been in the past, it was still his experience, and recalling it was ultimately unforgettable.
He raised his eyes to look at the bustling street behind him, listening to the calls of vendors and feeling the accumulation of time that felt both leisurely and distant. Beifeng City was the first city he entered upon arriving at Thunder Continent and also the one that left the deepest impression on him. Even though he had seen countless cities more luxurious than Beifeng City, its status in Sun Zhe's heart was irreplaceable.
Beifeng City felt like Sun Zhe's hometown in Thunder Continent, but now he had no choice but to leave it behind as he sought his true homeland.
Turning around without a hint of hesitation, he strode towards the city exit.
Although Sun Zhe had only returned to Beifeng City for a few days, during this time he had thoroughly become a celebrity in Beifeng City. In just a few days, he had made a name for himself throughout the entire city. Upon seeing Sun Zhe approach, several soldiers stationed at the city gate trembled slightly, waves of shock surging in their hearts.
Though they had not witnessed the great battle within Xuan Lei Sect, they clearly remembered seeing Sun Zhe confront Zhou Houyao on the street. They knew that several members of Xuan Lei Sect’s Enforcement Team were no match for Sun Zhe; even the powerful Zhou Houyao had fled in disgrace. With the fall of the Zhou family in mind, Sun Zhe was no longer just an ordinary cultivator in their eyes.
"Hey hey, sir, you’re here! Are you leaving Beifeng City... please take care on your journey..."
The soldier who had initially tried to stop Sun Zhe immediately greeted him with a flattering smile and accompanied him all the way out of the city. Although Sun Zhe did not respond with a word, pride filled his face as he looked at his companions with a hint of arrogance, as if following Sun Zhe had greatly elevated his status.
Sun Zhe naturally paid no mind to this soldier and soon walked out of Beifeng City. Just as he was about to leave Ling Kong behind, several shouts caused him to pause. Confused, Sun Zhe turned back to see several figures rushing out from Beifeng City toward him.
"What do you want?"
Sun Zhe frowned and asked with some confusion.
Standing before him were three people: Guardian Elder Dongfang Quan from Xuan Lei Sect and Shen Yan and Zhao Ang. If they were here to send him off, he could accept it; however, Zhao Ang and Shen Yan appeared disheveled as if they were preparing for a long journey.
"You think I wanted to come? It’s this old guy..."
Before Zhao Ang could finish speaking, Dongfang Quan's palm came down directly, his face dark with anger as he looked at Zhao Ang. Dongfang Quan's eyes were filled with frustration and disappointment; in his view, Zhao Ang's qualifications were not bad, but what was lacking was perseverance. Aside from indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, cultivation was merely something he did out of boredom.
Compared to Sun Zhe, who had already become a Thunder Lord Stage expert, the two were simply not comparable. Thinking of this, Dongfang Quan's anger intensified.
As he saw Dongfang Quan's increasingly grim expression, a hint of fear flashed in Zhao Ang's eyes. He was not afraid of his father or his mother, but he was particularly afraid of his grandfather. Lowering his head slightly, he forced a smile and began to explain,
"The Thunder Temple is holding the Selection Trial in Linwu Prefecture, and I am representing the Zhao Family and Xuan Lei Sect in the Competition. Honestly, I don't think I have much hope... sigh, I'm just here to accompany you."
Upon participating in the Selection Trial, Zhao Ang immediately fell into despair again. It wasn't that he lacked confidence; how could Zhao Dasha lack confidence? It was just that cultivation truly did not interest him, and only two hundred people could stand out among the talents from the eight major states. With so many outstanding individuals, he had no hope at all.
"Hehe, I'm also participating in the Competition. I don't expect to be selected either; it's just an opportunity to see the world. Along the way, Brother Sun will have to help me a lot." Seeing Sun Zhe's gaze turn toward her, Shen Yan smiled gently and softly explained, her tender words like autumn rain that touched the heart.
"I..."
Just as Dongfang Quan was about to speak, three figures suddenly rushed out from Beifeng City. Sun Zhe turned around and found that one of them was Ao Cheng, the leader of Aohumen, while the other two were Zheng Kuanglei, Hall Master of Crimson Thunder Hall, and his direct disciple Kuangba.
Ao Cheng was the fastest and reached Sun Zhe first. After locking eyes for a moment, he slowly spoke,
"Because of Wild Child, I used to hate you very much..."
Sun Zhe did not respond; he knew that Ao Cheng's Wild Child referred to his son Aoye, who had been killed by him in the Northern Mang Secret Realm.
"Later I realized that I should actually hate myself more. If it weren't for my stubbornness and listening to Zhou Qi's instigation, how would all those events have happened? In the end, it was my own doing; I can't blame others..." Finished speaking, Ao Cheng fixed his gaze on Sun Zhe. With a flick of his right hand, a purple Blue and White Porcelain Vase appeared in his palm.
"That Dragon-Tiger Pill is no longer very effective for you; it can at most be considered an ordinary healing medicine. However, this porcelain vase contains three Tiger Spirit Pills—this is truly high-quality medicine from Aohumen. As long as you are not dead, it can restore your spiritual power in an instant. I, Ao Cheng, do not wish to owe anyone a favor; this way, we are completely square."
With that said, he directly tossed the porcelain vase to Sun Zhe and turned to walk back into Beifeng City.
"Next time I hear news of you, I hope it will be when you make a name for yourself on the continent." Although he had already left, Ao Cheng's voice echoed back from afar.
"He is indeed a person of character; although he once made mistakes, at least he has not remained obstinate..."
Looking at the disappearing figure of Ao Cheng, Dongfang Quan couldn't help but sigh.
Playing with the Blue and White Porcelain Vase in his hand, Sun Zhe's eyes flickered slightly. He gently tossed the porcelain vase into the Ethereal Ring and looked at the two standing beside him, Zheng Kuanglei and his disciple, and asked, "What are you two doing?"
"He is also going to participate in the Selection Trial in Linwu Prefecture and will be traveling with you," Zheng Kuanglei replied.
Zheng Kuanglei was known for his straightforward personality and wasn't very talkative. Sun Zhe had a good impression of him; after all, he had no objections when he lost the guardian mountain beast, Crimson Blood Flying Python, to Xuan Lei Sect. As for Kuangba, he inherited Zheng Kuanglei's character and was also a rather boisterous man.
Kuangba was one of the few who had come out of Northern Mang Secret Realm. Although he had once been an enemy of Sun Zhe and others, that was all in the past. Sun Zhe didn't want to dwell on it anymore. He nodded lightly and replied, "Since we are going to Linwu Prefecture together, having one more person is fine; it’s just right for company."
"I disagree! This Young Master does not want to travel with this barbarian!" Zhao Ang interjected.
Sun Zhe didn't mind, but that didn't mean Zhao Ang felt the same way. Back then, he and Shen Yan were almost killed by Kuangba in Northern Mang Mountain Range. If it hadn't been for him exchanging his family heirloom sword for Yan Ji's help, he might not even be standing here now.
Although everyone was enemies in Northern Mang Mountain Range and he had killed people from Crimson Thunder Hall, that humiliating escape remained Zhao Ang's greatest shame in life. How could he not hate Kuangba? Over the years, he had caused trouble for Kuangba many times but had never gained any advantage due to his inferior strength.
"Zhao Shixiong, we were all from different Sects back then; you shouldn't hold a grudge. Besides, if it weren't for Brother Kuang's mercy, we probably wouldn't be alive now," Shen Yan quickly intervened. She understood that Kuangba hadn't been ruthless back then. Although he was reluctant to let them escape, if it had been Zhou Hanbin or anyone else pursuing them instead, the already injured duo would have had no chance of survival.
"No way! This Young Master still disagrees!" Zhao Ang raised his head defiantly.
"Hmph, don't pay attention to this brat's opinion. Sun Zhe, come here for a moment; I have something to discuss with you," Dongfang Quan said dismissively as he glanced at Zhao Ang. He then looked at Sun Zhe, who was gazing towards Beifeng City, and suddenly spoke up.
The two walked several dozen feet forward. Dongfang Quan waved his right hand to create a barrier that blocked their voices before finally speaking.
"Although your strength is remarkable now, there are some things I need to tell you. Do you know the identity of the Elder of the Beast Taming Sect?"
"Is he from the Yuling Sect?" Sun Zhe replied calmly, seemingly unfazed.
However, Dongfang Quan was taken aback by Sun Zhe's response and immediately asked, "How do you know that?"
"I don't know; he told me himself." Sun Zhe answered honestly. Before he killed the Elder of the Beast Taming Sect, the elder had indeed revealed this fact to him, hoping that Sun Zhe would show mercy, but he underestimated Sun Zhe's ruthlessness.
"Uh... no matter how you found out, you must pay attention to the Yuling Sect in the future. The Beast Taming Sect is actually one of the branches of the Yuling Sect and serves as a transit station in Xuan Prefecture. You killed the Elder of the Beast Taming Sect in broad daylight; it won't be long before the Yuling Sect finds out."
A hint of worry appeared in Dongfang Quan's eyes. Perhaps it was because of Sun Zhe's good relationship with Zhao Ang that he felt a bit more concern for Sun Zhe.
"Heh heh, I understand. I'll be careful," Sun Zhe said nonchalantly. He had taken a quarter of the Divine Blade from Wanbingyuan, and since Yuling Sect also possessed a quarter, even without the matter of the Beast Taming Sect, it was likely that Yuling Sect would come looking for him anyway.
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