Chapter 406 Reasonable
The scholar grew more convinced that the Chen Pingping before him was indeed the Chen Pingping from the Wuji Sect. He had to find evidence to prove the guy’s identity and origin.
He needed to let the Fairy see his true face.
Afterward, he began planning the third interception of Wuji Sect disciples.
It was another dark and windy night.
The scholar, nerves taut, surveyed his surroundings.
Chen Pingping, beside him, had his eyes closed in meditation, perfectly calm. He was almost certain that the old hen must have taught Li Qi the Stealth Skill. Otherwise, with his cultivation level, he would have found it impossible to evade the Divine Sense of a Lord.
Since that was the case, he didn’t need to worry excessively.
An hour passed.
The ever-vigilant scholar subconsciously glanced at Chen Pingping and wondered, Why isn’t this guy talking anymore?
He was making judgments.
Whenever Chen Pingping started to talk, that was when the Wuji Sect disciples would sneak into the Sect. After he finished talking, they would leave. Chen Pingping was acting as a lookout for the Wuji Sect disciples.
However...
This time, Chen Pingping didn’t speak, nor did he even open his eyes.
The scholar was frustrated.
It wasn’t until after the third watch, when a disciple from that Sect let out a cry of alarm, that the scholar felt numb all over.
"Another failure?" the Fairy frowned, unable to understand what had gone wrong.
If the first two times were due to negligence in defense, then with such vigilance the third time, they shouldn’t have failed.
The scholar spat blood. "They must have practiced a Stealth Skill."
The Fairy looked at him. "Stealth Skills are rare among the Human Clan, let alone high-level ones. Moreover... even with a Stealth Skill, it shouldn’t be this calm."
She’s right! The whole process was very calm. Compared to the previous two times, this time there wasn’t even a cold breeze.
The scholar, unwilling to accept it, gritted his teeth, clamoring to try again.
As a result, the fourth time, the fifth time, the sixth time... almost half a month passed, and he and the Fairy had stood guard eight times, all ending in failure.
The Fairy’s face stiffened.
The scholar crumbled on the spot.
Only Chen Pingping, who was beside them, remained calm. He said, his tone unreadable, "Do you have anything else to say?"
"Bullshit..." the scholar cursed. "I... erm, this young master is a young genius from the First Court of Fairy Valley, with a renowned mentor, having slain several Demon Kings and made great contributions to the Human Clan! How could this young master possibly collude with Chen Pingping of the Wuji Sect?"
Chen Pingping just smiled without saying a word.
In fact, he wasn’t intentionally targeting the scholar; it was just that the guy was too annoying. His own private world with the Fairy had been rudely interrupted by his intrusion—the kind you couldn’t shoo away. So thick-skinned.
"It must be you! It has to be you!" The scholar took a deep breath, calming himself, and stared intently at Chen Pingping. "You are Chen Pingping of the Wuji Sect."
The latter rolled his eyes.
The scholar added, "I have my reasons."
"Let’s hear them?"
"The Fairy has the Heavenly Book, so she can predict the movements of the Wuji Sect disciples. This allows for ample preparation time. But with you now between me and the Fairy, you also know the next location. Therefore, it must be you who secretly notified the Wuji Sect disciples," the scholar argued indignantly.
"Makes sense," Jiang Ni’er nodded from the side.
"See that? Do you see that?" The scholar suddenly became excited. "His accomplice admitted it!"
"However, if I could notify the Wuji Sect disciples, why wouldn’t I just tell them to avoid you? Why would they have to raid the Sects you are guarding?" Chen Pingping asked.
The scholar was speechless.
Jiang Ni’er added, "That also makes sense."
Chen Pingping continued, "Besides, this Heavenly Book thing... I have one too." Saying that, he also took out a page of the Heavenly Book.
Fuck! The conversation couldn’t continue. Why did such strange things exist in this world? Damn it! He must be Chen Pingping of the Wuji Sect.
The scholar broke down.
"Proving yourself is simple." Suddenly, the Fairy spoke. "Throughout the Southern Diaspora, those forces pillaged by the Wuji Sect disciples have formed a punitive army. News has been coming in these past few days; they’re preparing to set out and will soon reach the City of Extinction. If you’re not Chen Pingping... then Chen Pingping of the Wuji Sect will certainly appear."
This time, it was Chen Pingping who panicked.
The scholar had a sudden realization, and his mood instantly brightened. He said cheerily, "Exactly! Do you dare to go?"
He bet Chen Pingping wouldn’t dare.
Because he firmly believed that the person in front of him was Chen Pingping of the Wuji Sect.
The Fairy also looked at Chen Pingping.
Jiang Ni’er tilted her head in thought.
"What’s there to fear?" Chen Pingping gritted his teeth inwardly, but his outward demeanor remained unyielding. He raised his head high, staring intently at the scholar. "Wanna bet on it?"
"No bet." Remembering his luck over the years, the scholar’s complexion darkened considerably, and he immediately refused.
"Coward!"
"What did you say?" The scholar raised an eyebrow, speaking with a hint of anger.
"I said you’re a coward, a scaredy-cat, as timid as a mouse, not a man." Chen Pingping huffed. "You don’t even dare to make a bet, yet you fantasize about uncovering my identity and origins?"
"You, you, you... You can doubt this young master’s good looks, but you cannot doubt this young master’s strength and courage! Bet..." the scholar exclaimed angrily.
"I’ll bet that fire-stoking stick of yours."
"Agreed!"
Wait a minute!
The scholar, having blurted out "Agreed!", suddenly froze.
This was a Divine Weapon forged by the Creation Divine Soar, embodying the Primordial Path and the Secret of Primordial Life. Once fully comprehended, it could help him step into the Saint Realm.
It could also be said that he, the scholar, owed all his current achievements to this fire-stoking stick.
It’s over, it’s over! Fuck! This bastard is setting me up.
The normally composed, calm, stately, and refined scholar displayed an entirely different expression at this moment: he was livid, grinding his teeth, and consumed by unwillingness.
A rage burned deep within him, as if his entire being was about to explode.
Something felt off to him. The him at this moment wasn’t the real him.
The Fairy beside him showed surprise, not expecting the scholar to agree so readily. The Creation Divine Stick was his lifeline!
The punitive army advanced with imposing momentum, gradually entering the region and alarming even the upper echelons of Fairy Valley.
Many young disciples of the sect expressed their surprise: "Heaven Martial? Wuji Sect?"
HISS!
When they learned that the Wuji Sect had established a sect in the City of Extinction, everyone gasped.
"Damn! Back then, over a dozen Demon Kings leading millions from the Demon Race didn’t dare touch the City of Extinction. The Wuji Sect truly has a death wish," a young disciple sighed.
"Yes. Disciples from the Wuji Sect have repeatedly raided the powers of the Southern Diaspora. Now, those powers have formed a punitive army that has entered this area."
"..."
"So fierce."
"Let’s go take a look..."
「Inside the Fifth Court.」
Zi Ji had just received the news. Her face lit up with joy as she patted the old ox. "Senior Brother has arrived!"
「Meanwhile.」
「In an ancient town, inside an inn.」
Liu Changqing and Alan, hearing the discussions of others, reflexively looked up. They glanced at each other and exclaimed in unison, "Chen Pingping has arrived!"