82: Chapter 82 Fratricide

Although the three had only been separated for a short while, it felt as if they had been apart for several years.

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran said apologetically, "My apologies, as your Senior Brother, I was overly panicked, but I am better now and have gotten used to it."

Xia Shaoxin had no time for idle chatter and told the two about encountering Senior Brother Chen Jingrao.

He explained the sequence of events in great detail, concealing only one point.

"He insists that I obtained the poison essence root grass, but I did not."

Both of them were instantly furious.

"Regardless of whether you obtained it or not, the greatest taboo when exploring the Forbidden Ground is killing fellow Disciples to seize their treasures!"

"Rest assured, I will definitely tell Elder Qian and the Sect Head!"

Xia Shaoxin asked, "Have you two found any poison grass?"

Senior Brother Shao Junwei rolled his eyes at him, "We are currently looking for the Pavilion, not some poison grass! Let whoever wants to look for it do so!"

Xia Shaoxin thought to himself that since he had found two types of poison grass not long after coming down, it should be quite easy to find in this place.

He reminded them, "If you find any, you can present them to Elder Qian and will certainly receive many rewards."

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran asked, "What kind of rewards could we get?"

"Your status in Xueyan Cliff will certainly improve. After Elder Qian completes his Foundation Establishment, the Medicinal Pill for the Qi Refining Realm will be useless to him, so he might just reward them to you."

This was just repeating what Senior Brother Chen Jingrao had said.

Senior Brother Shao Junwei curled his lip, "Tch!"

"Elder Qian spent ten years preparing for his last Foundation Establishment attempt; what Medicinal Pill could he possibly have left over?"

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran chuckled, "As for your status in the Sect, once your strength is sufficient, the status will follow. Relying on others to bestow it upon you will result in nothing in the end."

Xia Shaoxin nodded repeatedly.

It seemed the mindset of these two Senior Brothers was on a higher level.

That Senior Brother Chen Jingrao had become obsessed for the sake of a Breakthrough.

Senior Brother Shao Junwei took out a short blade and gave it to Xia Shaoxin.

"Why is this?"

Giving a gift without reason must mean something is wrong.

"Earlier, I was entangled by those vines underground. You used a spirit talisman to save me, so I must give you some compensation."

Xia Shaoxin did not refuse and accepted it happily.

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran's eyes widened, "That Yellow Springs Demon Worm ultimately died by my hands!"

Senior Brother Shao Junwei stood straight, dusted off his sleeves, and bowed solemnly, "Many thanks to Senior Brother Liang Ruoran for your act of opportunism."

"I..."

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran was so angry he laughed.

"Although it was Little Xia who threw the spirit talisman and paralyzed the Demon Worm, I at least contributed some hard work, didn't I?"

Senior Brother Shao Junwei said sternly, "When your hard work is enough to exchange for a small Magical Artifact next time, I will give you something."

After saying this, he shook his head like a rattle, "No, I cannot curse myself. I will not fall into danger again. Senior Brother Liang Ruoran, no thanks."

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran could only mutter, "You are too stingy, Junior Brother!"

"My belongings are all very expensive; they did not just fall from the sky. I ask for your understanding, Senior Brother."

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "I was just joking, don't take it too seriously."

Senior Brother Shao Junwei did not smile at all and said very seriously, "We are like brothers, but accounts must be settled clearly. I do not like insincerity; I am being serious."

"Fine." Senior Brother Liang Ruoran restrained his smile and nodded very seriously.

The two had known each other for so many years that they knew everything about one another.

An Alchemist can sell Medicinal Pills and cannot be considered poor, but if they consume all the Medicinal Pills they refine, they would be dirt poor.

A weapon smith can also make money selling Magical Artifacts and be very wealthy, but the Chiyan Sect Disciples do not go out to fight often, so the sales volume is limited.

After walking for a while, Xia Shaoxin felt an ominous aura ahead again and hurriedly warned, "Be careful, there is something ahead!"

The two Senior Brothers raised their swords, slowed their pace, and walked forward alertly.

A voice came from ahead, "It is me."

The three hurried a few steps and saw a person standing under a tree ahead.

It was actually Senior Brother Chen Jingrao.

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao was also very astonished to see Xia Shaoxin.

He had thought he lost him, but he had actually encountered him again.

Everyone was lost, constantly going in circles in this place.

"It's you?" Senior Brother Shao Junwei could not hide his disgust.

Seeing their expressions, Senior Brother Chen Jingrao understood that his previous behavior had surely been told by Xia Shaoxin.

He did not hide it anymore and said angrily, "So, you intend to steal this credit?"

Senior Brother Shao Junwei sneered, "Xia Shaoxin did not obtain the poison essence root grass. Besides, even if he had obtained it, it would be his credit to begin with. What do you mean by 'steal'?"

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao snorted, "Can you yield it to me?"

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran could not help but roar, "I said he doesn't have it! Why must you force him to yield it?"

"Tch, the poison essence root grass is in that pit. I saw him crawl out of the pit with my own eyes; how could he not have it?" Senior Brother Chen Jingrao said angrily.

The two Senior Brothers also became suspicious and asked Xia Shaoxin in a low voice, "Did you really not see it?"

"I really did not see it. That pit was dug by the Yellow Springs Demon Worm; it might have already been destroyed."

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao said indignantly, "Do you dare let me search you?"

Xia Shaoxin shouted, "What right do you have to search me?"

"Not daring to let me search you means you have a guilty conscience." Senior Brother Chen Jingrao's eyes were blazing with fire.

"Stop!" Senior Brother Shao Junwei shouted, "Even if he did obtain the poison essence root grass, it would be the credit of our Group Wu. Why should we yield it to you?"

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao's face turned black instantly, "In other words, you refuse to yield it?"

Xia Shaoxin tried to persuade him patiently, "There should be many in the Forbidden Ground; are you only fixated on this one?"

"Nonsense! I have wandered to so many places and have not seen a single one. This is the most precious poison grass; how could it be so easy to find!"

Xia Shaoxin was very confused. You say it is hard to find, yet I have obtained two types.

Could this also be called fate?

"Since you refuse to be reasonable, I have no choice but to beat you into submission!" Senior Brother Chen Jingrao flicked his wrist, and his long sword let out a resonant, melodic sound.

"Senior Brother Chen Jingrao, do you dare to attack fellow Disciples for a single stalk of poison grass?" Senior Brother Liang Ruoran rebuked angrily.

"Hehe, in this place, even if I kill you, neither heaven nor earth will know. What is there to be afraid of?"

Senior Brother Shao Junwei could not believe that Senior Brother Chen Jingrao would be so crazy and said as a warning, "Even if you seize it, will we not report you?"

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao sneered, "That is why I cannot leave you alive."

These words were becoming increasingly alarming. Senior Brother Liang Ruoran whispered, "This guy is crazy; he is for real."

"Are you confident you can defeat us?" Senior Brother Shao Junwei shouted.

"Two at Qi Refining Level 4 dare to challenge me?"

"But there are three of us," Senior Brother Liang Ruoran reminded him.

"Does someone at the Lower Stage of Qi Refining even count as a person?" Senior Brother Chen Jingrao laughed wildly, "If you went to the market to buy pork, he would only count as a freebie!"

Xia Shaoxin was stunned; this was unbridled contempt!

However, these words also reminded him, and he quickly calmed down, realizing that his strength was indeed significantly inferior to the opponent's.

Fortunately, he had bought many Magical Artifacts and spirit talismans early on. He wondered if he could earn some respect once the fight started.

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao's disdainful gaze swept across the faces of the three.

"I have been stuck at Qi Refining Level 6 for twenty years. I usually conduct myself with humility and do not dare to use my full strength when messing around with you. Do you really think you can go up against me?"

A cold glint flashed on his long sword.

A crackling sound rang out in the air.

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao actually initiated the attack and slashed toward the weakest, Xia Shaoxin.