JSCMU-Chapter 198: Take Her Away First

The disciple competition concluded perfectly with an unexpected ending.

Everyone else gradually dispersed.

Except for Zhou Li and Zhou Dai, who were still kneeling in place, not daring to move.

The two of them had suffered serious internal injuries from Zhao Wuji’s kick. Now, they not only had to endure physical pain, but also mental torment.

If they didn’t have each other, they didn’t even know if they could endure it.

The two brothers had been through many hardships together.

But now, their gazes revealed a trace of confusion. They didn’t know how to walk the road ahead.

Zhao Wuji utterly loathed them now. As disciples, they couldn’t resist their master in any way.

At this moment, they even felt a bit envious of Gu Jinghong.

Although Gu Jinghong had become someone’s servant, at least he had broken free from this quagmire and gained a new possibility for himself.

But them?

They could only continue to suffer, day by day, year by year.

Maybe one day, they’d just be beaten to death.

That might even be a kind of release.

Night. All is silent.

As Zhou Li and Zhou Dai continued numbly kneeling, Gu Jinghong walked over to them and calmly handed over a porcelain bottle.

Zhou Li and Zhou Dai raised their heads, looking at him in surprise.

“Second Senior Brother, this is…?” Zhou Li couldn’t help but ask.

Gu Jinghong replied expressionlessly, “My master asked me to bring this. It’s a top-grade Rejuvenation Pill. You two were gravely injured by the Sect Leader, this pill is just right for that.”

Zhou Li’s expression brightened and he was about to reach out to take it.

But Zhou Dai stopped him. With a bitter smile, he said, “Second Senior Brother, please thank Junior Sister Yun for her kindness. But, our master wanted to punish us. If we tough it out, we might make it through. But if we take this pill, it’ll probably make him even angrier.”

And if that happened, who knew what kind of punishment they might face next?

Gu Jinghong raised an eyebrow, clearly not surprised. He directly put the bottle away and said, “My master said the same. But she told me to at least put on the act.”

Zhou Li & Zhou Dai: “…”

Did he have to be so blunt?

“Senior Brother Gu,” Zhou Dai couldn’t help asking, “so what’s your real purpose in coming here?”

Gu Jinghong arched a brow, “I’m just here to say one thing.”

Zhou Dai nodded, “Junior brother is listening.”

Gu Jinghong said slowly, “The three of us were never favored. Now that I’ve become a servant, I’m actually living more freely than you two. If you want to live, you need to find a way to sever the master-disciple bond.”

As long as that bond remained, no matter what Zhao Wuji did to them, no one could interfere.

Only by severing the relationship would there be a way out.

Zhou Dai’s expression shifted slightly. He didn’t reject the idea but replied, “But betraying one’s tutelage isn’t exactly a good reputation either.”

Gu Jinghong raised a brow, “Then you have to make him give you up voluntarily.”

Seeing Zhou Dai still frowning, Gu Jinghong added meaningfully, “Think of Ye Cheng.”

Zhou Dai’s expression subtly changed. He was about to ask more, but Gu Jinghong had already turned and left.

Zhou Dai sighed and could only look away.

“Senior Brother…” Zhou Li said quietly, “Is Second Senior Brother suggesting we do what Ye Cheng did?”

Zhou Dai gave a bitter smile, “I’d like to. But our situation isn’t the same as his.”

First, they were direct disciples, and their connection with Zhao Wuji was much more personal.

Second, they still had some use. How could Zhao Wuji let them go so easily? If he truly disliked them, he could just keep them under his thumb and torment them to death. Let them go? Impossible.

Ye Cheng managed to escape largely because Uncle Master Ma cooperated with him.

But how could Zhao Wuji possibly cooperate?

Without his help, they couldn’t be expelled from his tutelage, and they couldn’t start anew.

Unless…

Something happened that forced Zhao Wuji to cast them out.

Zhou Dai’s expression suddenly shifted again.

This Junior Sister Yun was truly mysterious.

Sending Gu Jinghong here clearly wasn’t just to deliver a message.

And having him mention Ye Cheng specifically, could it be that she had a way to make Zhao Wuji drive them out himself?

If that were true…

Zhou Dai’s eyes lit up.

If Heavenly Sword Peak could come out of this sect tournament intact, perhaps he really should go consult with Junior Sister Yun.

Of course, if she helped them, they would have to pay a price.

But Zhou Dai would rather join Heavenly Sword Peak than continue this miserable life under Zhao Wuji.

“Little Brother, what are you thinking about?” Zhou Li looked at Zhou Dai’s thoughtful expression, a bit confused.

Zhou Dai just smiled, “Nothing. We’ll talk later.”

Zhou Li showed a helpless look.

His brother was great in every way, except always being mysterious.

Still, he didn’t mind.

His brain wasn’t as sharp as his brother’s. So it’s better to just let his brother do the thinking. After all, he would never harm him.

Thinking of that, Zhou Li felt at peace again.

Late at night.

Shen Yanye sneakily left Tianxing Sect and paused atop a nearby mountain.

He had already spotted a graceful figure and immediately lit up. He hurried forward and said, “Master, you’re finally here.”

The figure before him was none other than Liuli Zhenren of Beast Taming Sect. She had arrived!

Liuli Zhenren smiled, “I arrived earlier today. You said Qing Yun was present, so I didn’t dare get too close. But from a distance, I saw Yun Jin’s match. That girl is not simple.”

Shen Yanye nodded repeatedly.

“She truly is a natural beast tamer! Never mind the complete beast shadow you saw at awakening, her soul realm is already at Nascent Soul Stage! In just three months, Nascent Soul! Her soul potential is unimaginable.” Liuli Zhenren sighed.

She didn’t say it aloud, but she even suspected Yun Jin might be the reincarnation of some great figure. Otherwise, how could someone progress this fast, even with endless spiritual treasures?

All things considered, she only had one thought.

She must claim this disciple for herself!

Liuli Zhenren said, “Tomorrow, once the Grand Sect Tournament ends, Yun Jin will likely be able to let her guard down. At that moment, I’ll strike from the shadows and take her away first! You must keep Qing Yun distracted. Don’t let him know I’ve come.”

Shen Yanye nodded solemnly, “Yes, Master.”

On another mountain nearby.

Another figure had also arrived.

Cang Li’s expression was serious, “Master, you’ve finally made it.”

Ji Wusi nodded, “I rushed here as fast as I could. Cang Li, listen closely. Tomorrow, as soon as the competition ends, I’ll strike immediately and take Yun Jin away. Ever heard of ‘first impressions lasts’? We’ll instill the greatness of sword cultivation into Yun Jin before the others can react. Once they realize what’s happening, it’ll be too late!”

Cang Li’s eyes lit up, “Understood!”

After watching today’s match, he’d already realized Yun Jin was not only a sword genius, but a forging genius as well.

He was determined to have this little junior sister.