Chapter 1337: Eighth Junior Brother
Zhan Yue God Emperor, could it be that she has realized? Does she know that I have received the inheritance of the Death Temple’s master?
Previously, Jing Yan had been pondering how to explain the enmity between him and Zhongli. He wasn’t sure if he should reveal that he had received the Death Temple’s inheritance. Jing Yan couldn’t help but worry; if this Zhan Yue God Emperor had a poor relationship with or even a grudge against the master of the Death Temple, would it negatively impact him as the successor of the Death Temple?
The thought flashed through Jing Yan’s mind like lightning.
Since Zhan Yue God Emperor had already noticed that he received the Death Temple’s inheritance, denying it now would be counterproductive; he might as well admit to it graciously.
"Valley Master, I indeed share a lineage with the Master of Dead Spirit Mountain, Zhongli. However, I only received the Death Temple’s inheritance. Besides, Zhongli was expelled from the Death Temple long ago," Jing Yan said cautiously, choosing his words carefully.
He truly was worried that if Zhan Yue God Emperor held a grudge against the Death Temple’s master, he would be throwing himself into the lion’s den.
Jing Yan had no doubt that if the Zhan Yue God Emperor wanted to kill him, it would be all too easy, perhaps just a flick of her fingers.
Apart from the distorted space surrounding the Zhan Yue God Emperor, there was no potent force being released. However, just standing there gave Jing Yan a deep-rooted feeling of dread within his Divine Soul.
Hearing Jing Yan’s words, the corners of Zhan Yue God Emperor’s beautiful mouth seemed to curve into a slight smile. She clearly saw through Jing Yan’s little ploy. Jing Yan claiming he only received the Death Temple’s inheritance was just his way of saying that he didn’t have a clear master-disciple relationship with the Death Temple’s master, wasn’t it?
Zhan Yue didn’t mind this at all; instead, she found Jing Yan to be quick-thinking, prudent, and composed.
"Tell me, why does Zhongli insist on killing you?" Zhan Yue asked, turning her gaze upon him again.
"Valley Master! This matter begins in my hometown, a low-class world," Jing Yan began, recalling and narrating the series of events.