The Amethyst Winged Lion King stared disdainfully at the crazed Pill King Gu He lying on the ground, coldly saying, "It was you who pointed your left hand at my master. Today I've severed your arm; next time, it will be your head!"
Gu He's face turned pale, completely shocked by the aura emanating from the Amethyst Winged Lion King. His eyes widened immediately, "This astonishing power, and those purple flames... you are... a sixth-order magical beast... the Amethyst Winged Lion King..."
The Amethyst Winged Lion King snorted coldly, "Since you know who I am, then get lost!"
Gu He's gaze shifted to Jiang Cheng. When the Amethyst Winged Lion King tore apart his arm, this man didn't even blink, which meant he had tacitly approved of everything.
"Who exactly are you..."
"I told you, you're not qualified. If it weren't for the sake of Yunyun, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, my master would have already destroyed you."
The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King stomped hard on Gu He's face, rubbing it vigorously. Gu He was so overwhelmed by the stench that he couldn't open his eyes and could only beg Yunyun for help.
"Sect Leader Yun, save me!"
Yunyun instinctively wanted to draw her sword, but was pressed down by a pair of large hands.
Jiang Cheng gently stroked Yunyun's delicate cheek, brushing away the peach blossoms and fallen leaves from her hair, and said softly, "If you had acted today, the situation would have been completely different."
"This time I gave you face and didn't kill him, but next time, I can't guarantee I won't have such a good temper."
"Although I am a Confucian sage, I am not a coward. I only persuade people with reason and evidence, not with violence."
Yunyun silently released her hands. She knew that Gu He had only himself to blame, and she had already told him the truth. But not only did he ignore her, he repeatedly insulted her master. Even if such a person died, she probably wouldn't say a word.
However, Gu He was still an elder of the Yunlan Sect, a sixth-grade alchemist. Yun Yun couldn't bear to see him die in front of the sect leader.
"Master Huo, perhaps..."
Yun Yun hesitated, unsure how to absolve Gu He of responsibility.
Gu He had already lost an arm; he could only use his right hand to refine pills for the rest of his life. This was already the greatest punishment for him.
The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King turned to its master, and with Jiang Cheng's tacit approval, somewhat boredly kicked Gu He away from the mountain.
Whether he lived or died was entirely up to fate.
"Thank you, Master Huo," Yun Yun said gratefully, cupping her hands in thanks.
"Miss Yun, you should continue your cultivation here. Gu He will definitely inform Yun Shan about this matter, and Yun Shan won't just let it go so easily. Going back now will only cause unnecessary trouble."
Jiang Cheng took a sip of hot tea, turned around calmly, and walked towards the room. The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King also disappeared. He needed to ensure that these cunning people completely left Peach Blossom Mountain.
Yun Yun placed her hands on her chest, her pitiful gaze fixed on her master's room. Her whole body went limp until she sat down on the stone chair. Her
flawless white thighs were revealed as her robes fluttered. If Gu He saw this, he would definitely have a nosebleed.
Jiang Cheng sat cross-legged on the bed, feeling the turbulent battle qi within him. The system's voice sounded.
[Main mission activated. The host has become a Dou Sheng powerhouse. The system issues a special order: Go to the depths of the Tagor Desert to obtain the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking. Reward: A cultivation technique that allows for the infinite fusion of strange flames, the Burning Technique.]
A mechanical voice echoed in Jiang Cheng's mind. Hearing that he was being told to head deep into the Tagor Desert, his expression froze. His
eyes widened immediately, and he said with a hint of anger, "System, are you kidding me? Sending me to the Tagor Desert? Do you remember how I almost died there when you sent me there?..."
Eight years ago, when Jiang Cheng was still a Dou Wang (Battle King), he received a mission from the system to gain the favor of Queen Medusa, a powerful figure in the Snake-People tribe. However, this woman was unyielding, and he almost died at her hands.
Although he was no longer afraid of Queen Medusa, he still harbored psychological trauma, especially given the scorching climate of the Tagor Desert. Anyone else would probably have given up and broken up with the system.
[Please complete the mission assigned by the system. If the mission fails, the system will throw a tantrum and will not issue any missions to the host for three years.]
Jiang Cheng: "???"
A tantrum…
who doesn't have a tantrum?!
Jiang Cheng almost lost control and cursed, but thankfully he reacted in time, otherwise the system would have activated its dialogue mode and engaged in a friendly exchange with him.
"Fine, but I won't go to the Snake-People tribe first. I still need to see some old friends."
Jiang Cheng took a deep breath, maintaining his best mood. He couldn't let this damn system control him!
You tell me to go east, I'll go west!
You tell me to beat a dog, I'll beat a chicken!
[Mission countdown: 30 days.]
Jiang Cheng shrugged. Thirty days was more than enough time. With his speed at tearing through space, reaching the depths of the Tagor Desert shouldn't take long.
"Little Fairy Doctor."
Just as his voice fell, Little Fairy Doctor's gentle voice sounded from outside the door: "Master, what's wrong?"
Jiang Cheng opened the room, looked at Little Fairy Doctor in her pajamas, and said softly:
"I'm leaving here for a while. You and Xiao Huo will continue your cultivation here. If the Yunlan Sect comes knocking, it's up to you to decide—to kill or spare them, entirely up to your conscience."
"But Sister Yun Yun…"
Yun Yun was still staring blankly at the light boat, completely unaware that Jiang Cheng was watching her.
"Yun'er must have her own thoughts. Just do as I say. If anything happens, crush this jade piece, and I'll sense it."
With that, Jiang Cheng took out a jade piece containing his own Dou Qi from his storage ring. This jade piece could not only give him hints but also form a protective shield using the Dou Qi within his body. Even a Dou Zun expert wouldn't have a chance to break it in a short time.
Little Fairy Doctor nodded obediently, "Yes, I understand, Master. You should go quickly if you have something to do, don't delay your journey."
Jiang Cheng rubbed Little Fairy Doctor's head, glanced at Yun Yun, then tore through space and strode away.
After Jiang Cheng left, Yun Yun finally snapped out of her daze. Looking at the empty mountain peak, Yun Yun felt a strange emptiness in her heart.
It was as if something was missing...
Little Fairy Doctor came over and gently held Yun Yun's small hand, saying, "Sister Yun Yun, Master actually cares about you a little."
"Cares about me..." Yun Yun's pretty face flushed slightly, her eyes somewhat evasive, "Why does Master care about me... I... I always make Master feel heartbroken..."
Jiang Cheng had invited Yun Yun to cultivate with him many times, but Yun Yun had always been thinking about her sect, and thus always refused.
(End of this chapter)