47: All my fellow students are good people

Beneath the dragon transformation fruit tree, the Senior Apprentice-Sister, with her cool temperament and otherworldly beauty, seemed hesitant. After a moment of contemplation, she finally moved her lotus steps lightly and came to Zhao Joan's side, who was full-figured and equally attractive: "Junior Sister Zhao."

Zhao Joan was surprised. She was already a person of few words, even somewhat reserved, but this Senior Apprentice-Sister Feng Yue was even colder and more taciturn than her. Why had she proactively sought her out this time?

"Senior Apprentice-Sister Feng, is something the matter?" Zhao Joan asked proactively.

Feng Yue was silent for a moment: "Is that strange stone person behind Lu Chen?"

Zhao Joan was startled, and said, "It should be him. Could it be that Senior Apprentice-Sister Feng is interested in Junior Brother Lu?" By the end of her sentence, a blazing fire of 'gossip' suddenly ignited in the depths of Zhao Joan's eyes.

The coldest and most beautiful girl on Doujian Peak was interested in Lu Chen, the most outstanding new Disciple on Doujian Peak?

How interesting!

Zhao Joan restrained the 'gossip' fire in her eyes, secretly took out a handful of nuts from her storage ring, and discreetly popped one into her mouth. Then, with her bright big eyes blinking, her lips pursed tightly, moving slightly, she looked adorable like a little squirrel, waiting for Feng Yue to speak slowly.

Feng Yue, who clearly hadn't noticed Zhao Joan's little actions, frowned: "I mean, you... um, you helped Lu Chen kill monsters, and then divided the credit? The Monster Corpse went to him?"

Zhao Joan was stunned for a moment, then quickly swallowed the fruit she was chewing. After swallowing, she seriously corrected him: "We weren't helping Lu Chen kill monsters, we were cooperating to kill monsters. We wanted the credit, Lu Chen took the Monster Corpse. Actually, the credit can be exchanged for more Merit Points, so we got the better deal."

"Cooperation..." Feng Yue suddenly took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled: "I understand."

So from the beginning, Lu Chen wasn't asking for her help, but merely seeking equal cooperation. But she underestimated Lu Chen's value and overestimated her own importance, which led her to propose unequal terms, even wanting Lu Chen's 'Puppet'. Thus, this kind of cooperation was naturally rejected by Lu Chen.

In the end, it was her fault.

Others like Zhao Joan, Dong Cungang, Han Rong, and Zhou Li all had good talks with Lu Chen, but you, on the other hand, wanted Lu Chen's Puppet. How could that be right?

Feng Yue inexplicably felt her cheeks burning, overwhelmed with shame.

She turned and left, leaving Zhao Joan holding a dried fruit, unsure whether to put it in her mouth. After a long while, she ate it in her conflicted state: "How strange, she didn't even explain clearly."

She raised her head and suddenly saw a strange stone person nearly ten feet tall slowly emerging from underground not far away, walking towards the dragon transformation fruit tree.

"Junior Brother Lu." Her eyes lit up.

It wasn't just her; at this moment, all the Doujian Peak Disciples gathered beneath the dragon transformation fruit tree were looking towards that strange stone person.

That was Lu Chen's Dao Soldier, but no one knew it was a Dao Soldier. However, all the Doujian Peak Disciples had personally witnessed the power of the Dao Soldier. Dozens of Dao Soldiers surrounding and attacking could kill a Xuan Fa Realm monster.

Even five or six working together could hold back a Xuan Fa Realm monster. Moreover, their bodies were incredibly tough, seemingly impossible to break, and they knew no pain, feared no death, and were ferociously unstoppable.

There were quite a few older Xuan Fa Realm Disciples present, but when they put themselves in that situation, they realized that even if they encountered such a siege by Dao Soldiers, their only option would likely be to run. Otherwise, if they were truly entangled by these Dao Soldiers, they would surely die.

"I heard that Junior Brother Lu, who was personally snatched into Doujian Peak by the Peak Lord, is only in the Spirit Transformation Realm. I can't believe his Puppet Technique has already reached such a level!" A Disciple whispered, expressing admiration.

"Junior Brother Lu is someone the Peak Lord values; it's best not to have any improper ideas," Han Rong, whose saber was always in hand, frowned and said coldly.

Dongming Sect naturally has Puppet Technique, but it clearly hasn't reached the level of Dao Soldier. Moreover, Puppet Technique consumes the most Materials and treasures. Every advanced Puppet is often accompanied by a massive accumulation of resources. The person who spoke first was clearly being sarcastic, implying that Lu Chen had another Opportunity.

Han Rong had cooperated with Lu Chen, and those who practice the saber are straightforward. The saber is close to the person, and the person is like the saber. He couldn't stand these people with ill intentions.

"Puppet Technique is the most profound and complex. Even if such an Opportunity is right before their eyes, some people might not be able to grasp it!" Zhou Li, with a scruffy beard and holding his treasured sword, smiled coldly.

"You..." The middle-aged Disciple who spoke first was enraged and embarrassed. He looked like he had thick eyebrows and big eyes, but in reality, his thoughts were very detailed, and he was prone to jealousy.

This person was only halfway through his sentence when Dong Cungang, who was tall and imposing, interrupted in a booming voice: "Junior Brother Lu's Puppet is not incapable of killing Xuan Fa Realm monsters. A Xuan Fa Realm monster has already used its life to test it. I think it's better for you to restrain yourself, Junior Brother Zhang Jingzhi."

By the end of his sentence, Dong Cungang's eyes, as large as copper bells, were fixed on that middle-aged Disciple, 'Zhang Jingzhi', almost enunciating each word.

"Hmph!" Zhang Jingzhi snorted coldly. Although he was annoyed, facing Dong Cungang's copper-bell-sized eyes, he ultimately held back.

"Although Puppet Technique is good, it ultimately relies on external force. In cultivation, one should take oneself as the foundation. Remember not to abandon the root for the branch, otherwise, you will inevitably fall into the lower path." An old Disciple who was meditating with his eyes closed slowly spoke. His hair was gray, and his appearance was weather-beaten, like an old farmer from the countryside. Although his words were plain, they had their own bearing, making people feel convinced.

It was only after this old Disciple spoke that the group of Disciples completely quieted down.

Although Dong Cungang, Han Rong, Zhou Li, and the others did not agree with what the old Disciple said, they did not refute him either.

Zhuang Wenping, the most senior among the Xuan Fa Realm Disciples of Doujian Peak, already had hopes of breaking through to the Dao Embryo Realm. He was always upright and just, and simply liked to act as a teacher.

"Junior Brother Lu, you still say that wasn't you back at Lingya Mountain," Hou Liehu stepped forward boldly and heavily punched the chest of the Dao Soldier, who was nearly ten feet tall.

Hou Liehu was also a Body Refinement cultivator. He was tall and large, but in front of the Silver Armor Dao Soldiers, he was still shorter by more than three heads. He had to raise his hand to throw that punch.

What was even more interesting was that after finishing that punch, Hou Liehu grimaced and let out a 'hiss', 'How is this thing like an iron lump? It hurts my hand to punch it!'

He, Hou Liehu, was also a Body Refinement cultivator!

The Dao Soldier couldn't speak, so it bowed and clasped its hands, saluting Hou Liehu to show apology, and then clasped its hands again to greet the many fellow Disciples under the dragon transformation fruit tree.

Everyone looked on in wonder: "This Junior Brother Lu's Puppet is very spiritual!"

However, it only had some spirituality. It was said that some Puppets created by truly powerful Puppeteers were almost indistinguishable from real people, and even understood Spells and Divine Powers, making it impossible to tell if they were real or not.

"Speaking of which, why is this Junior Brother Lu still staying underground and not coming out? Those monsters have all been eliminated, surely there's no more danger?"

"Perhaps this Junior Brother Lu is too cautious."

"I really want to meet this Junior Brother who was personally snatched by our Peak Lord. I wonder what kind of demeanor he has!" A female Disciple was very much looking forward to it.

After the Dao Soldier saluted the group of fellow Disciples, it walked directly towards Zhao Joan, because Disciples like Zhao Joan in the Xuan Fa Realm were the closest to the dragon transformation fruit tree.

The Disciples didn't stop it; instead, they looked on curiously, and even proactively made way for it.

After all, everyone already knew this was Lu Chen's Puppet, and they were all Disciples of Doujian Peak. They were guarding here mainly to prevent monsters from approaching; why would they guard against their own people?

"These fellow Senior apprentice-brothers are really good people!" Lu Chen, who was underground, had his eyes shining.

I said it myself, this dragon transformation fruit tree has a share for me, Lu Chen. It seems many fellow Senior apprentice-brothers think so too.

Just wait for the Silver Armor Dao Soldiers to get closer, then take a few sips first to see if this dragon transformation fruit tree is really a great tonic.