Chapter 85 - The Perpetrator (1/2)
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“You’re lying.” Bei Cangmo furrowed his brows, then said mercilessly, “The injuries you suffered weren’t caused by a demonic beast. Only a dozen or so people had entered the grotto-heaven that day, and you were brought out by the people of Sinking Sword Peak…”
“Shixiong, knowing all these won’t do you any good.” Lin Xuanzhi interrupted Bei Cangmo’s speculations. His eyebrows slightly furrowed as well, then he said, “It’s better if…”
“Was it Shifu, or Eldest Shixiong?” Bei Cangmo asked.
Lin Xuanzhi paused.
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“Looks like it’s them.” Bei Cangmo said.
Yan Tianhen was also stunned. He heard Lin Zhan mention before that Lin Xuanzhi had always respected his Shifu very much.
Bei Cangmo narrowed his eyes, then said, “If it wasn’t them, then your expulsion from Profound Sky Sect wouldn’t have been so well-concealed. No matter how much I inquired about you, no one was willing to mention a word.”
Lin Xuanzhi refrained from laughing bitterly as he said, “Shixiong, can’t you just pretend to be a fool?”
“Fools won’t know when they get killed.” Bei Cangmo said, “Why did they do that? After you left, the strength of the entire Broken Sword Peak lagged far behind the rest, so what good would it do to chase you away?”
Lin Xuanzhi shook his head and said, “Not everyone is like Third Shixiong who would only consider the principles of right and wrong. The internal selection held at Middle Continent’s Sky Peak Sect is held once every ten years; East Continent’s Profound Sky Sect, West Continent’s Imperial Sky Sect, South Continent’s Heavenly Law Sect, North Continent’s Heavenly Fire Sect — a total of no more than twenty people can be sent to Sky Peak Sect, and when you divide these twenty places amongst the five sects, each sect would only be allowed to send five people. It’s a mere five places ah.”
When he said this, Bei Cangmo actually understood the insinuation behind his words.
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Bei Cangmo said indifferently, “But even so, the placing wouldn’t go to Eldest Shixiong even if it you didn’t take it. Which of the Four Swords of Profound Sky isn’t better than him? And that’s excluding the cultivators on our alchemist and equipment peaks. Unless he kills everyone who’s more amazing than him in our sect, the right to go to Sky Peak Sect would never be his for the taking.”
“Shixiong, don’t joke around. Killing me alone would be enough.” Lin Xuanzhi said, “What if Sky Peak Sect suddenly changes its rules, such that it will accept the young peak master of every peak after they undergo an internal competition?”
Bei Cangmo frowned and said, “If you weren’t around, the young peak master position of Broken Sword Peak would surely be his.”
In terms of seniority, Du Qiying was definitely far superior to others in this aspect. In terms of cultivation level, Du Qiying may not be as strong as the Four Swords of Profound Sky, but he was still considered as one of the geniuses in their sect. Additionally, Du Qiying was quite popular and had a lot of supporters, so without an extraordinary existence like Lin Xuanzhi, the young peak master position of Broken Sword Peak would definitely belong to Du Qiying.
Bei Cangmo’s face darkened, then he said, “What a vicious plan.”
Lin Xuanzhi said, “But it looks like Shixiong believes me.”
Bei Cangmo said, “I had thought of returning the Zhige sword to you, but after Eldest Shixiong obtained it, he said that he had handed it over to the sect. But there was once when I passed by his room when I obviously saw him holding your Zhige sword in his hands. The greedy look in his eyes couldn’t be concealed, and that was when I knew that the greed in his heart was insatiable.”
Lin Xuanzhi nodded and said, “It’s good as long as Third Shixiong understands. You still need to cultivate at Broken Sword Sect, so it’s better if you don’t reveal what you know. Shixiong doesn’t want to get involved in the politics of the sect, so, just let everything be as it is and keep out of the sect’s affairs. When the time comes, I’ll naturally settle my debt with them.”
Bei Cangmo nodded and said, “I heard that you sold a top-grade magic tool yesterday?”
Lin Xuanzhi laughed bitterly, “Hasn’t that news spread a little too fast?”
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“Profound city isn’t that big, so of course news would spread quickly.” Bei Cangmo casted a glance at him, then said, “I see that your complexion looks much better than before. Your life at the Lin family shouldn’t be too bad?”
Lin Xuanzhi casted a glance at Yan Tianhen and said, “With Ah Hen around, my life naturally wouldn’t be too bad.”
Bei Cangmo looked at Yan Tianhen.
Yan Tianhen proudly puffed his chest out.
Bei Cangmo observed the hideous scar on Yan Tianhen’s face and said, “This is caused by a Han toxin?”
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“More or less.” Lin Xuanzhi said, “Shixiong can tell?”
Bei Cangmo continued to scrutinise the scar, then said, “This isn’t exactly like a Han toxin. We often suffer from Han toxins in the north, but none of us had suffered from it to this kind of extent. Such deep imprints appear to be the result of having been poisoned for many years, and the Han toxin must have seeped deep into his body.”
Yan Tianhen touched his face, then nodded and said, “Ever since I could begin remembering things, my face has been like this.”
Bei Cangmo revealed a look of sympathy.
Yan Tianhen was particularly sensitive towards the sympathy of others. Although most people would avoid him like the plague, there were still a few kind-hearted people who would feel pity for him.
Yan Tianhen touched his face and smiled, then said, “Don’t be like this Third Shixiong. In fact, my appearance is merely external, I pay more attention to my own thoughts. Those who have a glamorous appearance but a rotten heart are the ones who are truly pitiful.”
Bei Cangmo was immediately filled with admiration for Yan Tianhen, then he said, “I apologise for being rude. Xuanzhi, your Didi really isn’t ordinary.”
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Lin Xuanzhi casted a profound look at the supposedly wise Yan Tianhen, then nodded and said, “That’s true. Ah Hen’s way of thinking has always been very different from others.”
Bei Cangmo felt the same way. Someone like Yan Tianhen who was able to see through the true natures of others at such a young age would definitely be destined for great caveats in the future.
Bei Cangmo looked at Lin Xuanzhi and said, “I came here to see how you were doing and to see if you needed my help with anything. If you do need my help, feel free to let me know. You don’t need to hold back.”
Lin Xuanzhi said, “Whatever I do need help with is something Third Shixiong can’t help with for now.”
Bei Cangmo, “…….”
Lin Xuanzhi continued, “But, when I return to Profound Sky Sect in the future, I would definitely need Bei Shixiong’s help in many areas.”
Bei Cangmo was slightly startled. A hint of joy flash through his eyes as he said, “You plan on returning to the sect?”
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