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Chapter 215 - 215, [Gentle] (Double Monthly Tickets Wanted!)
Chapter 215 - 215, [Gentle] (Double Monthly Tickets Wanted!)
Chapter 215, [Gentle] (Double Monthly Tickets Wanted!)
Translator: 549690339
Lu Xun looked up at the ashes being swept away by the wind and found himself somewhat regretful.
“I thought I could have the chance to sneak a last hit, and maybe get some Experience Points and Contribution Points from it,” he thought to himself.
As he watched his third senior brother’s actions of pulverising and scattering the bones, Lu Xun was unsure whether his senior brother was just being thorough, or perhaps he simply believed that when you take a life, you should also take care of the remains—even if it means burning them completely—to prevent them from becoming an eyesore on the roadside.
Third Senior Brother Zhuge Lai Fu looked at Lu Xun and said, “Follow me.”
Lu Xun nodded and turned to the other players, saying, “Wait here, I’ll be back soon.”
He decided to have a talk with his third senior brother first and then come back to continue imparting skills.
“I’m truly a responsible beginner’s guide!” he thought to himself.
Primarily, he felt responsible for the players’ Experience Points.
After all, the players painstakingly accumulated their Experience Points—some even traveled miles to give me Experience Points—if I don’t take everything they’ve got, can I even call myself a human?
With a flash, Lu Xun disappeared from the sight of the players and followed his third senior brother to a distant place.
Zhuge Lai Fu looked at him with a big smile, seemingly interested in the physical appearance that Lu Xun had crafted with illusion techniques.
A high-level person, huh! His Third Senior Brother could see it at a glance.
“Little Junior Brother, when did you begin learning illusion techniques?” Zhuge Lai Fu asked.
“Uhm… I just thought it would be convenient,” Lu Xun said, looking down at his white robe which was identical to the one the Master usually wore. He appeared a bit embarrassed.
Third Senior Brother is a kind person. He didn’t delve into the subject of illusion techniques, instead he said:
“Little Junior Brother, I came down the mountain this time at the Master’s order. The aim was to deal with that woman. I didn’t expect to run into you.”
“Huh? Was the mark on that woman set by the Master?” Lu Xun asked, surprised.
“Correct,” Zhuge Lai Fu answered.
“Has the Master met her?” Lu Xun was puzzled.
Zhuge Lai Fu smiled and shook his head, explaining, “Within a certain range, the Master can set a mark on any person with just a thought. There’s no need for a face-to-face meeting.”
“Hisss—!” Lu Xun drew in a cold breath.
The Master should be on the back mountain of the sect, but he was able to effortlessly place a mark on the female of the Foreign Race from there?
What kind of realm is this?
Could this be the legendary ninth level?
Lu Xun, who reached Level 60 during his past life, had only a vague understanding of higher levels.
That said, could it be that the reason there is no altar in the Demon Sect’s area is because of the Master?
If every foreigner entering the Demon Sect’s area died, then naturally no one could build an altar!
This causal relationship shouldn’t have any problems.
But… why would the Master do this?
Why would he do it?
“I am a transmigrator, I know there will be a Foreign Invasion happening soon, and I know that the foreigners are on the opposite side to the Heavenly Dust Continent.”
“Moreover, like the players, I also can get Experience Points and Contribution Points from killing foreigners. I guess there wouldn’t be any direct benefits for the Master to fight against the foreigners, right?”
“Those who already descended to the Heavenly Dust Continent are burdened with missions. They most likely came here early through special means and are descended in small numbers. Then, these descenders build altars to prepare for the mass arrival of more foreigners in the future.”
“Therefore, the current foreigners are very careful and being well-concealed, they’re not likely to cause trouble willingly. And like that foreign woman, she probably hasn’t even met the Master.”
“Then why would the Master oppose the foreigners?”
“Why did he send Third Senior Brother to kill the foreigner?”
“Does he know the true identity of the foreigners?”
“Or did he suspect something?”
Lu Xun was filled with thoughts. He looked at Third Senior Brother and asked, “Third Senior Brother, did the Master tell you why he wanted to kill her?”
Zhuge Lai Fu replied, “The Master didn’t give any specific reasons. He just said that he sensed a repulsive aura near the Demon Sect.”
“A repulsive aura?” Lu Xun pondered this.
He felt that everything was still unclear, like a dense fog was in front of him.
Zhuge Lai Fu then asked, “Why? Are you interested in this matter, Little Junior Brother?”
“Well… I’m just a bit curious,” Lu Xun said.
Zhuge Lai Fu responded, “This isn’t the first case. When the Master and I were traveling outside the sect a while ago, we also dealt with many such people.”
He added, “From time to time, some will enter the Demon Sect’s area, and the Master always sends me to handle them.”
Lu Xun was slightly surprised and thought to himself, “It seems the foreigners came earlier than I thought!”
Third Senior Brother patted Lu Xun on the shoulder and said, “Little Junior Brother, although I don’t know what the Master is thinking, there must be reasons for it. There are many dangers outside the sect, so you’d better be careful, safety first.”
“Like today, you were right to take out the Godspeed Talisman,” Zhuge Lai Fu added.
In his eyes, there was no shame or disgrace in Lu Xun’s hasty retreat. The safety of his Little Junior Brother was naturally the most important thing.
“Yes, Junior Brother will remember that,” Lu Xun said with a smile.
Afterward, he didn’t forget to thank his Third Senior Brother, “I also want to thank Third Senior Brother for not exposing my act in front of others.”
From beginning to end, Zhuge Lai Fu never called him “Little Junior Brother”. Even when they interacted before, he didn’t expose their relationship in front of the players.
He noticed that Lu Xun was acting, and although he didn’t know why Lu Xun was doing so, he played along.
To the point that until now, he never asked too many questions.
As long as Little Junior Brother is happy.
“You’re welcome,” Third Senior Brother returned a hearty smile, indicating no need for thanks.
Seemingly thinking of something, he beckoned to Lu Xun, saying, “Little Junior Brother, you’ve been off the mountain for some time now, come here, I’ve got something good to show you.”
Lu Xun was immediately interested and moved closer.
He then saw Third Senior Brother take out a newly-developed recipe from his Storage Ring. The recipe contained a new type of dark cuisine…
Lu Xun was dumbfounded: ?(‘?’)?
With Third Senior Brother’s expectant gaze on him, he had no choice but to look through the recipe while wracking his brains, forcing himself to see some bright points in the recipe. This made his compliments seem a little less perfunctory.
Also, he knew very well that Third Senior Brother was aware his cooking skills were not good. He just couldn’t let go of the Culinary Path.
So, when Lu Xun was praising him, he also gave some harmless suggestions that seemed reasonable but wouldn’t upset the listener.
Doing it this way would make it seem like he wasn’t flattering, but was sincerely discussing it.
He didn’t expect Third Senior Brother’s cooking skills to improve—that was unrealistic!
He just wants to make him happy!
His Third Senior Brother indeed seemed delighted, feeling that Little Junior Brother really was his confidant.
His squinted eyes miraculously narrowed even further with happiness!
Seeing him laughing, Lu Xun also laughed along.
Truth be told, Lu Xun could sometimes be quite sly, always scheming, and his heart was pitch-black.
But, the reason for his efforts was partly because he genuinely wanted to make Third Senior Brother happy.
This gentleness shown to him by the Demon Sect’s Back Mountain was also a kind of gentleness from Lu Xun himself.
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