Bandit Master and Disciple!
17: Chapter 17: Isn’t This Just Bullying an Honest Person?
Bandit Master and Disciple!
Outrageous!
Utterly outrageous!
Zhang Xuan’s current demeanor would make anyone want to slap him dead.
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor was no exception.
Was this fellow perhaps a bit too bold?
Yun Yao also furrowed her brow slightly.
Her master had certainly been arrogant in the past, but never to this extent.
What was going on with him now?
But she was curious about what this Guyue Family immortal was doing at Azure Cloud Sect, so she spoke.
“I wonder what brings the Daoist to our Azure Cloud Sect.
If I recall, Azure Cloud Sect has had no dealings with the Guyue Family.” Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor couldn’t be bothered with Zhang Xuan.
There was clearly something wrong with this kid’s head.
He looked at Yun Yao and spoke amicably.
“I have come for a disciple of the Guyue Family.” “Then why the hell didn’t you knock?!” “I have long heard of the Azure Cloud Sword Immortal.
Meeting you today, I finally understand the bearing of a sword immortal.
You are truly worthy of being the sword venerate’s disciple!” “Cut the flattery.
I’m asking why you didn’t knock!” “The Daoist flatters me.
I too have long admired the Guyue Family…” Am I invisible to you?!
Seeing the two of them carry on a conversation as if he weren’t there, Zhang Xuan felt like a clown.
Damn it.
He couldn’t be bothered with that anymore and continued frantically interjecting with various trash talk directed at Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor, acting as if to say—hit me if you can.
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor’s temples throbbed.
Yun Yao also furrowed her brow.
What exactly was her master trying to do?
Was it because he didn’t like the look of this Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor?
Yun Yao’s mind raced, pondering the possibilities.
As for Guyue Fangzheng beside them—he had already gone numb.
Brother Zhang, are you insane?
“If the Daoist is here for Guyue Fangzheng, then does that mean you represent the Guyue Family, and have come to offer an apology on his behalf?” Suddenly, Yun Yao’s tone shifted.
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor was taken aback.
Apology?
What apology?!
Zhang Xuan’s eyes lit up, as if he had seized upon something.
“Exactly, old man!
You said you came for Brother Fangzheng.
So you’re here on behalf of the Guyue Family to offer an apology?” Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor caught on, but he was so angry he almost laughed.
He had come to demand an explanation from Yun Yao.
And now, you’re the one detaining a disciple of the Guyue Family, yet you want me to apologize?!
Isn’t this just bullying an honest person?!
“Does the Daoist not find those words laughable?!” Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor let out a cold snort.
He was now representing the Guyue Family and absolutely could not yield.
Hearing this, Zhang Xuan instantly perked up.
Anger was good.
“What’s so laughable about it?
When you do something wrong, you admit it.
Didn’t Brother Fangzheng disrespect our Azure Cloud Sect?
Doesn’t that warrant an apology?” “Even though he’s my non-biological, non-related brother, one thing is one thing.
An apology is still an apology!” Zhang Xuan argued.
Yun Yao said nothing.
If her master didn’t like the look of this old man, then they might as well give him a hard time.
Beside them, Guyue Fangzheng also said nothing.
He didn’t dare interrupt a conversation between immortals the way Zhang Xuan did.
“Young friend, if that is the logic, then how should we address your own disrespect toward this immortal just now?” Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor also began arguing with Zhang Xuan.
Zhang Xuan was taken aback, then adopted a pensive expression.
“That does seem to be a fair point.” Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor snorted.
If your master weren’t here, would I tolerate you?
But in the next moment, Zhang Xuan bowed ninety degrees to Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor and shouted, “I’m sorry, old man.
I was speaking a bit loudly just now.
Here is my apology.
This is my gift of atonement.” Zhang Xuan straightened up and tossed a spirit fruit at him.
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor instinctively caught the spirit fruit and froze.
An actual apology?
But what was with the spirit fruit as an apology?
Before he could react, Zhang Xuan spoke again.
“There, old man.
I’ve apologized and offered my gift of atonement.
So isn’t it the Guyue Family’s turn now?” “No need to be too formal.
Just some immortal-grade weapons or materials will do.
Nothing too elaborate.” Crack!
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor accidentally crushed the spirit fruit in his hand, his mind in turmoil.
Immortal-grade weapons and materials—you really dare to ask?!
No, this wasn’t even about weapons or materials.
The entire premise of an “atonement” was absurd!
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor looked at Yun Yao and asked in a low voice, “Does the Daoist share this sentiment?” Yun Yao saw that things had reached the right moment, so she spoke calmly.
“An atonement is truly unnecessary.
Young Friend Fangzheng already apologized before.
Remaining at Azure Cloud Sect for a thousand years should be sufficient.” Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor’s expression softened slightly, finding the other party somewhat reasonable.
But what Yun Yao said next made him lose his composure again.
“However, Young Friend Fangzheng will also need to cultivate while at Azure Cloud Sect.
Our sect was established relatively recently, and our resources are thin.
We only have enough cultivation resources for our own disciples.” “Young Friend Fangzheng is currently only at Foundation Building.
Even at Golden Core, his lifespan may not reach a thousand years.
So as for this matter, the Guyue Family will need to provide for him.” Hearing this, Zhang Xuan gave Yun Yao a mental thumbs-up.
As expected of his disciple—their coordination was still impeccable.
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor’s expression darkened.
This was clearly an extortion of the Guyue Family, no matter how much was involved.
But there was nothing he could say against Yun Yao’s words.
Would he really let a young talent like Guyue Fangzheng wither and die at Azure Cloud Sect?
Disciples of Guyue Fangzheng’s caliber were rare even in the Guyue Family.
Each one was a candidate for future patriarch—or even an immortal.
To give them up would be somewhat wasteful.
But agreeing so readily left a bitter taste.
He looked at Zhang Xuan and Yun Yao.
Zhang Xuan had a sleazy grin on his face, while Yun Yao wore a faint smile.
The two looked as if they had been carved from the same mold.
As expected of master and disciple—they must have been bandits in a past life!
If Zhang Xuan had known his thoughts, he would probably have given a thumbs-up and said—you read me perfectly!
In their early days, the two of them had come from humble beginnings.
To gather cultivation resources, they had committed their fair share of robbery, extortion, and blackmail.
Guyue Thirteenth Ancestor looked at Yun Yao and spoke gravely.
“This matter is easily settled.
However, I have long heard of the Azure Cloud Sword Immortal’s reputation but have never witnessed it firsthand.
Today, I would be honored to experience it.” Hearing this, Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes.
So they were going to fight after all.
He had known the other party’s visit to Azure Cloud Sect wouldn’t be simple.
Without hesitation, he stepped forward.
“If you want to attack my master—step over my corpse first…” But before he could finish, Yun Yao simply raised her hand.
“Please!” In the next moment, the two vanished from the spot, heading into the sky beyond.
Zhang Xuan’s mouth twitched.
Damn it—ignoring me again.
He looked up at the sky, a trace of worry in his eyes.
With his current cultivation, he couldn’t tell who was stronger between Little Yao and that old man.
Although he had confidence in Little Yao, what if she got hurt?
What if that old man had other schemes, with immortals waiting in ambush beyond the sky?
Ninety-nine lifetimes of experience made his thoughts run wild.
The cultivation world was never a peaceful place.
That Guyue old man’s repeated tolerance of Zhang Xuan was only because he feared Little Yao’s strength.
Once the other party had tested Little Yao’s situation and truly intended to harm Azure Cloud Sect, what then?
Though the sword venerate’s legacy didn’t actually exist, Zhang Xuan had already let the cat out of the bag.
There would inevitably be those coveting it.
Many things had to be guarded against.
Zhang Xuan sighed inwardly.
Before his arrival, Little Yao had been living peacefully at Azure Cloud Sect.
The moment he showed up, he had turned everything upside down.
This damn system was truly exasperating!
“This final mission… really isn’t as simple as I thought…” Zhang Xuan cursed the system furiously in his mind.
“Brother Zhang, there is no need to worry.” Guyue Fangzheng saw Zhang Xuan’s troubled expression and offered words of comfort.
“The Ancestor is a reasonable man.
They are simply exchanging insights in a friendly spar.
Nothing will go wrong.” Hearing this, Zhang Xuan simply shook his head.
Young people were so naive.
But then he looked at Guyue Fangzheng, hesitated for a long moment, and finally spoke.
“Brother Fangzheng, there’s a question I’ve actually wanted to ask for a long time.
I wonder if you can answer it.” “Please, Brother Zhang, go ahead.” “Do you have an older brother named Guyue Fangyuan?”