Shen Zhao frowned, a look of disdain on his face as he asked, "Which eye of yours saw me bullying them?"
As he spoke, he subtly put the invitation in his pocket, his movements flowing like water, very natural.
Xiao Fan pointed at the two people and said, "What explanation does Senior have for what's happening before us? Senior's cultivation is unfathomable, and you killed Duanmu Long with a single move. Why bother with these two cultivators?"
Alright, it's confirmed. Duanmu Long was really killed by Shen Zhao with a single move.
After confirming the suspicion in their hearts, Hu Guangshan and Zhang Danfeng trembled even more violently, fearing they might really kick the bucket here.
No, this absolutely cannot happen.
Thus, Hu Guangshan immediately roared at Xiao Fan, "Where did this brat come from? What does this have to do with you? Go do whatever you were doing!"
Zhang Danfeng chimed in, "Yeah, young friend, this doesn't concern you. You can scram."
Xiao Fan was taken aback, then realized, "Both seniors, I understand your concerns, but even if your opponent has a profound cultivation base, you absolutely cannot yield to him. Xiao will never stand by and watch you two be bullied."
Hu Guangshan was instantly moved to tears, "Then I really, really thank you, but please, get out of here quickly."
Zhang Danfeng's face was full of pleading, "We brothers are just lowlifes, we like being bullied. Now that we're finally being bullied, can you please not mess things up?"
Hearing this, Xiao Fan turned to Shen Zhao and angrily questioned, "Senior, what exactly is going on?"
Shen Zhao shrugged his hands, "I advise you to figure out the whole story before you try to interfere."
Xiao Fan retorted, "Look at these two old men. You've scared them to the point of what they are now. Isn't the whole story obvious?"
Hu Guangshan heard this and immediately whispered to Zhang Danfeng, "See that? That's a typical hothead with a strong sense of justice but a screw loose. Jumping in before even understanding the situation."
Zhang Danfeng nodded repeatedly, "This is so embarrassing. A mere Soul Sea Realm cultivator, thinking he can stand up for two Nirvana Realm cultivators.
I swear I'll never do anything this embarrassing and brainless in my life. He's clearly a handsome young man, so why has he lost his mind at such a young age?"
Hu Guangshan said, "Those who like to put on a show are usually like this. In these backwater places, how many can actually amount to anything? With someone like him, a good beating will keep him quiet for months."
On the other side, Shen Zhao didn't bother to dwell on Xiao Fan's brainless actions and said directly, "Are you done? If not, you can get lost. I'm busy and don't have time to waste on you."
Xiao Fan: "Seniors, aren't you going to explain yourselves?"
"Explain what? Explain why they're kneeling to me? Go ask them! See if I'm the one who made them kneel."
"Young brother, please just leave quickly. We just want to kneel here. Please don't stir up trouble and just go."
"Damn it, if you want to die, can't you do it without dragging us into it?"
Hu and Zhang pleaded bitterly, just wanting Xiao Fan to scram.
Xiao Fan took a deep breath. This was the first time he'd encountered such a situation.
"Senior, I..."
"Don't call me senior. I'm only a few years older than you."
"..."
Xiao Fan was incredulous.
If Shen Zhao's appearance was as he described, then this young man was definitely a monster.
Someone who can kill a peak Nirvana Realm expert with one move must be at least in the No-Self Realm.
A No-Self Realm expert in their early twenties?
Xiao Fan, who had just turned eighteen, found it hard to accept.
He had always considered himself a genius, but only now did he understand the meaning of "there's always someone better."
Seeing Xiao Fan's bewildered expression, Hu Guangshan immediately said to Zhang Danfeng, "See? This guy is probably scared stiff right now."
Zhang Danfeng was drenched in cold sweat: "I can feel his damn awkwardness from a few steps away. Trying to act tough without the strength to back it up… I bet he's thinking about how to get out of this mess."
Shen Zhao: "What, you jumped in to defend someone without knowing the situation? Did you even consider your own strength? Forget it, since you once saved someone I care about, I won't hold it against you this time."
Then, he said to Hu and Zhang, "You two should leave quickly, too. Do you want me to change my mind?"
"We'll leave now, thank you, thank you."
Hu Guangshan and Zhang Danfeng quickly stood up and left without looking back.
Xiao Fan stayed where he was, not knowing what to do.
"What? Is there something else?"
"I apologize, I may have misunderstood."
Xiao Fan sighed and sincerely bowed to Shen Zhao to apologize.
Shen Zhao looked at him, took a step forward, and patted his shoulder: "You're not a bad person at heart. This time, you're going to Wuji Mountain, presumably for the person you have feelings for?"
Xiao Fan was stunned: "Senior... no, how did you know, Daoist friend?"
Shen Zhao pointed at his nose. "I smelled it. You have the scent of the Mount Sumeru Immortal Herb on you. This herb has no effect on cultivation, but it can repair injured cultivation bases.
However, it only works for yin-attributed physiques, which are mostly found in women. It's not hard to guess, and you, Xiao Fan, your mother died early, and you're not favored in the Xiao family.
Besides giving it to someone you care about, I can't imagine who else you'd give it to?"
Xiao Fan looked at Shen Zhao in shock, and after a long time, he murmured, "You are truly amazing, friend. That's right, the Mount Sumeru Immortal Herb was taken for the person I care about."
Shen Zhao sighed upon hearing this. "Actually, what you've done is all in vain."
"What do you mean, friend?"
Shen Zhao didn't speak.
In his previous life, Nangong Zixin married Lü Baichuan, and the Heavenly Severance Holy Land quickly healed Nangong Zixin's cultivation base. That Mount Sumeru Immortal Herb was ultimately useless.
"You'll understand later."
Hearing this, Xiao Fan immediately knelt before Shen Zhao. "Fellow Daoist, I'm willing to sign a contract with you, to be your servant for life, as long as you can help me save the woman I love."
Shen Zhao frowned. "What do you mean?"
Xiao Fan gritted his teeth. "The Saint Son of the Heavenly Severance Holy Land, Lü Baichuan, wants to force Zixin to become his concubine. I absolutely don't want her to become a victim of family interests.
That Lü Baichuan is a beast in human form. He's been coveting Zixin's beauty for a long time. I implore Senior to help."
Shen Zhao said, "We have no relationship. Why should I offend the Heavenly Severance Holy Land for you? Do you know how many experts the Heavenly Severance Holy Land has?
Just those two old men earlier were at the Nirvana Realm. Heaven knows how many other experts the Heavenly Severance Holy Land has. Do you think the price you're offering is worth me offending a Heavenly Severance Holy Land?"
He clearly remembered that Mu Qiuyao, the Profound Heaven Immortal Dynasty's Empress, would be present at Lü Baichuan's wedding.
In his previous life, Xiao Fan didn't have much interaction with the Profound Heaven Immortal Dynasty, but he knew everything about Mu Qiuyao's life.
She entered the Emperor Realm within a hundred years and established the Profound Heaven Immortal Dynasty in the Northern Region. It had been two thousand years since then, and her cultivation was at the seventh rank of the Emperor Realm.
Furthermore, she possessed both the Nine Yin Saint Body and the Great Profound Dao Body. Even at the seventh rank of the Emperor Realm, she could fight against those at the peak of the Emperor Realm.
Moreover, Mu Qiuyao was decisive in her killings, having slain countless strong enemies throughout her life. She was also vindictive and not a benevolent person.
Shen Zhao admitted that even if he, in his previous life, had been at his full strength, he might not have gained much advantage against Mu Qiuyao.
Therefore, if it wasn't necessary, he really didn't want to make enemies with these overpowered individuals who were practically at max level from the start.
Xiao Fan looked dejected and slowly stood up. "I apologize, Fellow Daoist. It was I who was abrupt."
After saying this, he turned and prepared to leave.
Shen Zhao suddenly asked curiously, "For a woman, to put yourself on the edge of death, and possibly ruin your entire life, is it worth it?"
Xiao Fan gave a wry smile, "When everyone else despised and loathed me, only she stood firmly by my side. Tell me, is it worth it?"
Hearing this, Shen Zhao lowered his head and pondered for a moment. After a long while, he said, "Then I wish you good luck."
"Thank you, friend, for your kind words. I was impudent just now. If there's an opportunity, I will definitely visit and apologize."
With that, he left the dense forest without looking back.
As soon as the person left, Liang Hao walked forward first and asked, "Big brother, is it done? What should we do next?"
Shen Zhao took out an invitation and tossed it into his hand, "On the seventh day of the seventh month, you will come with me to the Heavenly Severance Holy Land."
"Wedding invitation?"
"That's right."
"Big brother, this Lü Baichuan is really a piece of work. Are you really going to give him face?"
"Oh? Judging by your words, you seem to know quite a few inside stories?"
"Of course I do. The Lü family has been doing all sorts of evil in the Northern Region. They're all rotten to the core, especially this Lü Baichuan.
He relies on his top-grade Gold and Water elemental spiritual roots, and after being made a Saint Son by the Heavenly Severance Holy Land, he kills, burns, and plunders, oppressing the good people and doing all sorts of evil.
As long as it involves people, he seems unwilling to do it. Big brother, I think it's giving them too much face for you to attend their wedding."
Shen Zhao perked up at the words, "Excellent, if that's the case, then we must go. What my Public Tribunal is in charge of is this unjust and crooked world.
Even if he's the Heavenly Severance Saint Son, so what? If he dares to commit crimes, he'll still have to face judgment."
Liang Hao's face immediately lit up with excitement. "As expected of my big brother! You don't even care about the Heavenly Severance Holy Land. In that case, I'll go with you, big brother."
"Alright. Before we go, take these first."
Shen Zhao then took out three jade pendants, one green, one red, and one blue, from his pocket.
"These are..."
"I picked them up in the Four Extremes Mountain Secret Realm. They're Stones of Radiance, nurtured by a thousand years of heaven and earth spiritual energy. You, the little girl, and Fahai each take one based on your cultivation attributes, and use them to strengthen your spiritual roots in the meantime."
"Big brother, I already received the Dragon Core, such a heaven-defying treasure. To take another..."
"Just take them if I tell you to."
"Yes."
Liang Hao had no choice but to accept the three Attribute Stones.
"As for that Crimson Flame Fruit, you and the little girl can split it."
"What about Fahai?"
"His cultivation is too low; he can't handle such potent spiritual energy. Also, for this trip to the Heavenly Severance Holy Land, only you and Ding Buer will accompany me.
The little girl needs to go into closed-door cultivation for a while. Her foundation is now stable, and it's time for her to make further breakthroughs in her cultivation."
"We'll do as you say, Big Brother."
"Right, also, I need all the evidence related to the Lü family's crimes."
"Leave it to me. I'll write a letter to my senior brother in the Heavenly Evolution Saint Sect. At the latest, within a month, I can get you even details like Lü Baichuan's mother having affairs with several men."
My golden disciple really understands what I want.
Shen Zhao was very satisfied with Liang Hao's actions.
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