“I…” As soon as he began to speak, Qin Wanru interrupted him.
“Let’s talk in the study. Everyone else, return to your posts. Recall everyone who has gone out looking for Zu An.” There were too many people around, and she was worried that some sensitive information might leak out.
Zu An finally knew why the Chu Estate seemed so desolate. Apparently, many of the guards and clan members had been dispatched to look for him!
It looks like Madam really does treat me pretty well.
Ji Dengtu rushed over to Qin Wanru’s side and said with a smile, “Indeed, indeed. Madam is most wise.”
Zu An was completely speechless by the behavior of this disgusting simp. Ji Dengtu was clearly a powerful cultivator, yet he was acting like a complete bootlicker!
Qin Wanru frowned but said nothing. She lead the small group of them towards the study.
Zu An followed her into the study, where he roughly explained the events that had transpired in the mountain. Of course, he didn’t mention the Phoenix Nirvana Sutra at all, since his life hung in the balance when it came to that.
Despite this omission, his story was already incredibly shocking to all who were present. His incredible tale was met by a constant stream of excited gasps.
“So, of the two masters, one ended up dead, and the other injured, and you nipped in to take advantage of the situation,” Ji Dengtu said with a hint of disdain when he finally understood what had happened.
Chu Huanzhao was clearly unhappy with his tone. “An injured master rank cultivator is still a master rank cultivator! Brother-in-law really did kill a master rank cultivator! Can you boast about having such skill?”
“I…” Ji Dengtu felt his breath catch in his throat. There was no refuting that logic!
You have successfully trolled Ji Dengtu for 228 Rage points!
He couldn’t take his anger out on a little girl, so the best he could do was to redirect it at Zu An.
Zu An didn’t really mind. To be honest, the more Rage points, the better.
Qin Wanru clearly blamed herself for her oversight. “I always thought Old Mi was just a normal gardener. Who knew he was a master rank cultivator! I can’t believe I didn’t notice this, even after so many years.”
Ji Dengtu consoled her. “It’s not your fault. It’s extremely difficult for others to notice a master rank cultivator if they wish to go into hiding.”
Qin Wanru frowned. “But then, why was he hiding out in the Chu Estate? Also, who is that other elder, who was also at master rank? Why would the two of them fight to the death?”
Ji Dengtu offered his analysis. “In my opinion, Old Mi might not have been scheming against the Chu clan when he was hiding in the Chu Estate. He was probably just hiding from an enemy. It’s highly likely that the other mysterious expert was that enemy.”
…
Zu An exhaled softly as he listened to the debate surrounding this possible new conspiracy. This matter involved the emperor’s secrets, and he felt it was best if he didn’t mention anything further. He didn’t want to invite disaster upon himself.
Qin Wanru had yet to recover from her injuries. Now that Zu An had come back safely, she couldn’t suppress her fatigue any longer. With Chu Huanzhao supporting her, she headed back to her own chambers for some much-needed rest.
Ji Dengtu and his daughter were satisfied that her condition was stable, and that Zu An was safe. They took their leave as well.
Zu An quickly chased after them. “Elder, do you have any Ki Gathering Pills that can increase cultivation? I’ll buy your entire stock!”
Ji Dengtu’s face darkened. “I don’t have any!”
With that, he stormed off in a huff.
Zu An was stunned. What did I do to tick you off so badly?
Ji Xiaoxi explained, “Big brother Zu, please don’t mind him. Something happened to my father before, and that experience made him vow never to concoct such pills again, because doing so would only help cultivators take more lives. That is why he has vowed only to make life-saving medicines.”
Zu An was stunned. He didn’t expect that pervert Ji Dengtu to have such a noble side.
“Then, do you know how to concoct those pills?” Zu An wasn’t willing to give up just yet.
Ji Xiaoxi shook her head. “I don’t. My father never taught me how.”
Zu An felt his spirits slump. He’d been banking on being able to grab a batch of these pills from Ji Dengtu, yet now, it seemed as though he could only rely on himself. He could only place all of his hopes on that Ki Gathering Scroll.