Chapter 201 - Zuoqiu Mings Fear (1/2)

Chapter 201 Zuoqiu Ming’s Fear

“Um…” Qin Shaoyang was hesitant. The disciple earlier sneered and was about to speak when he raised a hand to silence him. He told Xiao Chen, “Well, on our way here, we met a few people who looked like they were disciples of the Corpse Refinery Sect. Moreover, we heard many people in Canglan City saying that you killed the Young Master of the Zuoqiu family, and the method you supposedly used was of the Corpse Refinery Sect.”

Xiao Chen raised his head and laughed heartily. It seemed that the Zuoqiu family had gone around spreading malicious rumors about him. He said icily, “Ridiculous!”

Murong Xian’er was so peeved that her entire face turned red. Fuming, she said, “It’s that scoundrel who tried to kill us and got himself killed by another scoundrel! How can you blame it all on Brother Xiao Chen?”

Xiao Chen extended his hand, signaling her to save the trouble. “I have done nothing that I should feel guilt over. I don’t care if you believe me, but the Zuoqiu family isn’t telling the truth.”

He immediately told them about what happened in the past few days, though he left Su Xiaomei out of the story. Everyone was listening so closely that they were frowning. Some were nodding, some were shaking their heads. Some were just engrossed in their first impression that they still didn’t quite believe him. Liu Feiyan said, “Humph! If that’s the case, why did you leave without bidding farewell that day? Do you know how long you kept me waiting?”

Xiao Chen shot her an uninterested glance. “What? Must I play along with your childish games just because you want me to?”

“You!” Liu Feiyan unsheathed her sword with a clang. She had gotten used to having her way since young. Most of the disciples in the Xianyong Sect had always given into her. She had never seen someone going against her time and again like Xiao Chen. Evidently, her anger was quite severe.

Some of the disciples who typically enjoyed fawning over Liu Feiyan also said, “Xiao Chen, don’t act high and mighty just because you’re a little capable! Don’t be conceited!”

Xiao Chen sneered. “Who cares if I’m acting high and mighty or being conceited? I’ve said all I have to say. Farewell!” With that said, he held Murong Xian’er hand and walked away.

“Please halt, Brother Xiao.”

“What’s wrong? Are you going to stop me, Brother Qin?”

Qin Shaoyang took several steps forward and said, “Don’t misunderstand, Brother Xiao. I’m just wondering if you’re heading to Canglan City.”

“Precisely.”

Naturally, Qin Shaoyang knew that Xiao Chen was going there to rescue the friend he mentioned earlier. Thus, he said, “Forgive my wordiness, but the Zuoqiu family is going all out in hunting you down. Please focus on your safety, Brother Xiao. My master doesn’t wish to see you in trouble.”

Several disciples who were close to Qin Shaoyang stepped forward and said, “That’s right. They have laid down an inescapable net just to draw you over. Won’t you be walking right into your trap if you go there? I fear you won’t be able to escape even if you have wings then.”

“Won’t be able to escape even if I have wings? What apt words!” Xiao Chen sneered. However, he feared that they might be right. The Zuoqiu family had laid down an inescapable net and was waiting for him to fall into it. Considering how much trouble they were going through for this, it was likely that they didn’t do it to avenge Zuoqiu Ze.

What frustrated him was that his current cultivation was simply too low. Gui Xian once saved him; he must save him. If he still had his Nascent Soul Realm strength from back then, not even ten of Zuoqiu families would pose a problem.

This thought made him crack the bones in his hands noisily. Murong Xian’er tugged on his sleeve and timidly said, “Brother Xiao Chen, why don’t we forget about it? Grandpa will definitely be fine…”

Xiao Chen glanced at her and said somewhat angrily, “Xian’er, what are you saying? When I nearly exhausted my powers and died back then, it was Gui Xian who saved me! Now that he’s in trouble, how can I ignore him?”

“But, but I don’t want to lose you again, Brother Xiao Chen…” She then turned to look at Qin Shaoyang. “Brother Shaoyang, can’t you persuade Brother Xiao Chen for me? He alone is no match for so many baddies.”

Qin Shaoyang said, “She’s right. Even if you won’t consider your safety, are you going to put Younger Sister Murong in danger as well? When you were battling Ling Jingshan in Xianyong City, I heard from my juniors that she was so worried that she cried.”

“Xian’er…” Xiao Chen looked at her. When he saw how tearful she looked, his heart ached as well. However, he was also thinking of how vicious and merciless the Zuoqiu family was. Gui Xian might be going through torture right now. Was he to run from all that?

The rest couldn’t help sighing after seeing how affectionate the siblings were. Seeing how loyal and steadfast Xiao Chen was, how could he be someone from the Devil’s Practice as the Zuoqiu family had claimed?

One of the disciples stepped forward and said, “Humph! Isn’t it just a mere Zuoqiu family? Did they think they’re gods, to capture anyone as they please? I’ll go with you!”

Another chimed in. “I’m going as well! I refuse to believe that our Xianyong Sect can’t subdue a little influential family!”

Soon, several other disciples also stepped forward. Qin Shaoyang flicked his sleeves and said, “Back away, all of you! Don’t babble nonsense here!”