60: Chapter 60 Heading to Xuanwu Sect

Wǔ Pǐn Xiāng, third floor.

After Zhang Bufan left, a Shop Assistant rushed over to Gǔ Fēng, who was still screaming, and asked, “Young Master Gu, what should we do now?”

With the managing shopkeeper, Deng Guangyi, unconscious, Gǔ Fēng was the only one who could make decisions at Wǔ Pǐn Xiāng.

“Notify… Xuanwu Sect… and tell them what happened here,” Gǔ Fēng stammered out, then pulled a communication jade slip from his person before rolling his eyes and fainting.

The Shop Assistant took the communication jade slip and began contacting Xuanwu Sect.

The VIPs who had been hiding far away now gathered, looking at Deng Guangyi and Gǔ Fēng lying on the ground, discussing animatedly.

“Who exactly is that young man? He dared to rob even Wǔ Pǐn Xiāng and crippled Elder Deng and Young Master Gu?”

“I don’t know. I’ve never seen him before.”

“It’s my first time seeing him too. Looking at his attire, he’s quite peculiar; he shouldn’t be from Qingxuan City.”

“No matter who he is, he’s probably in trouble.”

“I’d better send the news back to my Family and await further developments.”

After a while of discussion, those VIPs left Wǔ Pǐn Xiāng one after another.

Zhang Bufan rode Baldy along a road, holding a jar of spirit fruit wine, occasionally taking a sip.

Baldy tilted its head, staring intently at the spirit fruit wine in Zhang Bufan’s hand, drooling all over the ground.

Zhang Bufan slapped Baldy’s bird head and scolded, “Focus on the road. When we get there, I’ll give you a few jars.”

“Senior Brother, what kind of tempering are you talking about?” Fire Qingrou didn’t sit on Baldy’s back but walked beside Zhang Bufan. She was still thinking about the tempering Zhang Bufan had just mentioned and couldn’t help but ask.

“Don’t rush, you’ll know in a bit,” Zhang Bufan chuckled, keeping her in suspense.

“Hmph, if you don’t want to say, then don’t.” Fire Qingrou looked disdainful. She glanced ahead and asked, “Senior Brother, are we really going to Xuanwu Sect?”

Zhang Bufan’s strength was always a mystery to Fire Qingrou. She had asked many times, but Zhang Bufan would only reply with, “Guess.”

Xuanwu Sect had Lie Hai Realm powerhouses. Fire Qingrou saying she wasn’t nervous was a lie. Moreover, from what Senior Brother implied, they were going to cause trouble for Xuanwu Sect.

With just the two of them—no, it should be just Senior Brother, because she was only in the Yu Ling Realm, and any Elder from Xuanwu Sect could probably easily defeat her—would they really be alright?

“Of course. After all, I came with a ledger this time,” Zhang Bufan said calmly, not explaining much more.

Fire Qingrou stopped, turning her head to look at Zhang Bufan’s thought-provoking profile. She felt that at this moment, Senior Brother was completely different from his usual frivolous self, possessing a hint of depth.

Baldy also seemed to sense Zhang Bufan’s change in mood. It no longer stared at the wine in Zhang Bufan’s hand but focused on hurrying along the road.

The news of Wǔ Pǐn Xiāng being robbed quickly reached Xuanwu Sect.

Grand Elder Grand Elder Zhu Yiqiu angrily smashed a solid wood table with a slap and fiercely declared, “Good! They dare to rob our Xuanwu Sect! They must have eaten the guts of a king! Men, follow me to eradicate that little beast!”

“Grand Elder, please calm down,” Yellow Xuanwu quickly reached out to stop Grand Elder Zhu Yiqiu, saying seriously, “The opponent daring to cause trouble at this time might be a feint to lure us away. Perhaps their target is Hundred Li Jingang.

Hundred Li Jingang is currently being secretly escorted back. It’s better not to cause trouble for now. Once Hundred Li Jingang is handed over to Young Master Lin, our mission will be complete.

As for that brat who dared to rob Wǔ Pǐn Xiāng, send people to keep an eye on him for now. Once this matter is settled, you and I can go see who exactly dares to cause trouble on our Xuanwu Sect’s territory.”

Grand Elder Zhu Yiqiu was stunned upon hearing this, pondering it carefully. He then nodded, his expression full of admiration. “Sect Master’s consideration is indeed thorough, to think to this level.”

“I am merely fulfilling my duties in my position, habitually thinking things through repeatedly,” Yellow Xuanwu said with a calm face and humble tone, but his heart was already blooming with joy.

Back then, when he and Grand Elder Zhu Yiqiu competed for the Sect Master position, Grand Elder Zhu Yiqiu’s strength was even above his, but his mind was relatively simple. With a few tricks, he managed to subdue him completely, leaving him without resentment and willingly assisting him in ascending to power.

“Sect Master is wise,” Grand Elder Zhu Yiqiu’s face was full of flattery.

The two powerful figures of Xuanwu Sect thought they had seen through Zhang Bufan’s scheme and were smugly pleased, unaware that Zhang Bufan had no scheme at all. Moreover, his arrival in Qingxuan City this time was indeed aimed at Xuanwu Sect. As for robbing Wǔ Pǐn Xiāng, that was merely because Gǔ Fēng and Deng Guangyi lacked foresight.

At this moment, Zhang Bufan and Fire Qingrou had already arrived at the foot of Xuanwu Sect’s mountain. Looking at the majestic gate on the mountainside, Zhang Bufan’s lips curved into an arc, and he muttered to himself, “The wheel of fortune turns; today, I’ll let you taste the feeling of being robbed.”

“Senior Brother, what are you muttering about?” Fire Qingrou asked.

“Nothing. Let’s go, we’re going up,” Zhang Bufan patted Baldy’s head, signaling it to go up.

Baldy looked at the hundreds of stone steps, its expression a bit resentful. Its Elder brother could clearly fly it up, so why bother? However, thinking that its Elder brother would give it a few jars of spirit fruit wine later, Baldy directly strode up the mountain.

Fire Qingrou casually glanced behind her and whispered in Zhang Bufan’s ear, “Senior Brother, it seems two fellows have been following us. From their clothes, they should be Xuanwu Sect Disciples.”

“It’s fine; let them follow. They’re just two small fry,” Zhang Bufan had noticed the two youths long ago, but he simply didn’t care.

“Oh!” Fire Qingrou secretly glanced back again, then turned her head to look at Xuanwu Sect on the mountainside. She hesitated for a moment, then still asked, “Senior Brother, are you really confident you can defeat those Old things?”

Zhang Bufan looked back at Fire Qingrou and said with a smile, “Guess? If you’re scared, you can wait for me at the foot of the mountain.”

“Hmph, who’s scared?” Fire Qingrou snorted, puffed out her chest, and quickly followed.

Zhang Bufan turned back to continue on his way, but in his mind, he was still replaying Fire Qingrou’s chest-puffing gesture from earlier, and he sighed in a voice only he could hear, “She really is well-endowed!”

Perhaps to drink the spirit fruit wine sooner, Baldy’s speed was very fast. In no time, it had climbed to the open space in front of Xuanwu Sect’s gate.

“Baldy, why are you running so fast, like you’re escaping for your life?” Fire Qingrou followed closely beside Baldy and said irritably.

“Chirp, chirp, chirp!” Baldy ignored Fire Qingrou and turned its head to look at Zhang Bufan, chirping a few times.

“What’s the rush? I’ll drink with you later, with both wine and meat,” Zhang Bufan patted Baldy’s head impatiently and instructed, “Come on, let’s go look over there.”

Baldy dragged Zhang Bufan near Xuanwu Sect, only to be stopped by a black-robed youth.

“What are you doing?” The youth sized up Zhang Bufan and Baldy with strange eyes. When his gaze fell on Fire Qingrou behind them, his eyes immediately lit up, and he stared at her intently.