sbdcsierra Chapter 1788: 1788: False Affection
Chapter 1788: 1788: False Affection
Chapter 1788: Chapter 1788: False Affection“Three elders, this is a private vendetta between us, please do not interfere!”
Leng Qiushuang took a deep breath, cupped her fists towards Lihuo Zhenren and his two companions, and spoke crisply.
Although Lihuo Zhenren and his two companions were all strong practitioners at the seventh level of Heavenly Tribulation, Love Severing Tower also had a Supreme Elder at the seventh level of Heavenly Tribulation and tens of thousands of disciples. In terms of overall strength, they could not be easily intimidated by Lihuo Zhenren and the others.
However, this time Leng Qiushuang and Leng Qiuxue only brought a few dozen junior disciples. If Lihuo Zhenren and his two companions were to truly interfere, they would be helpless.
Su Linglong was missing, likely related to Fang Bai; the Blood-Drinking Mad Blade in Fang Bai’s hand was an extremely rare treasure. Leng Qiushuang had already decided to capture Fang Bai alive, first to coerce information on Su Linglong’s whereabouts, and then to seize his Blood Blade.
But if Lihuo Zhenren forcefully intervened, her hopes might be dashed.
“Haha, private vendetta? I think Tower Master Leng has her eyes on the treasure in this young lad’s hands, right?”
Zizai Monk chuckled.
Leng Qiushuang, having her intentions pointed out, was unwilling to admit it, and said coldly, “Elder, don’t fabricate wild accusations and slander me!”
Liu Sanqian laughed and said, “If that is not the case, would Tower Master Leng be willing to let this young fellow leave?”
“No way!”
Leng Qiushuang resolutely refused, “This boy abducted a female disciple from our tower; how can I let him go?”
Lihuo Zhenren glanced at Fang Bai and smilingly asked, “This young friend, is what Tower Master Leng said true?”
Fang Bai shrugged and said, “These are trumped-up charges! If I abducted a disciple from Love Severing Tower, then tell me, where is the person I supposedly abducted?”
Zizai Monk said to Leng Qiushuang, “Yes, you said this young friend abducted your tower’s disciple, so where is this person?”
Leng Qiushuang was at a loss for words, speechless.
Liu Sanqian sternly said, “Tower Master Leng, this is your fault! Since this young friend did not abduct your tower’s disciple, why frame him? Is it truly as Zizai Monk said, that you, Tower Master Leng, are eyeing the treasure in this young friend’s hands to claim it for yourself?”
Leng Qiushuang defended, “This boy is an old acquaintance of our tower’s disciple Su Linglong. Previously, they were secretly exchanging glances. When the Immortal Tablet Secret Realm opened, Su Linglong was still by my side, but now she is missing. I had to suspect it was his doing.”
Liu Sanqian retorted, “Just because they are old acquaintances, you determine it was his doing? Did you see it with your own eyes? Do you have any solid evidence? If not, then you are deliberately framing him!”
After pausing, he added, “I, Liu Sanqian, detest evil, and the thing I dislike most is this! Young friend, don’t be afraid, with me here, I’d like to see who dares to touch you!”
“That’s right, I, Zizai Monk, am merciful. I will ensure your safe departure from here!”
Zizai Monk rubbed his shiny bald head and said with a grin.
“Whoever dares to touch you is an enemy of mine, Lihuo Zhenren! By then, I’ll send them to the Nether Underworld with fire!”
As Lihuo Zhenren spoke, he grasped at the air with his right hand, and a horsetail whisk appeared in his hand.
The entire whisk was snow-white, surrounded by faint white flames. It radiated intense heat and turned out to be a royal grade superior fire system spiritual artifact.
Leng Qiushuang and Leng Qiuxue, seeing that Lihuo Zhenren and the others were shielding Fang Bai, looked extremely displeased.
Leng Qiushuang said coldly, “Are you three elders intended to be enemies of our Love Severing Tower?”
Leng Qiuxue snorted, “Although you three elders are powerful, our Love Severing Tower’s tens of thousands of disciples are not easily manipulated like soft persimmons!”
Liu Sanqian laughed loudly and said, “The two Tower Masters Leng seem quite unconvinced! We cultivators decide outcomes based on strength; why not have a fight?”
Zizai Monk rubbed his sleek, glistening bald head and agreed, “If you can defeat us three, this young friend will be at your disposal! Otherwise, you must let the young friend go. How about that?”
Although there were several dozen strong fighters on the Love Severing Tower’s side, aside from the Leng sisters, most of them were only at the first or second level of Heavenly Tribulation. While they might manage against one of Zizai Monk’s group, facing all three was beyond their capacity.
“It seems you three elders are determined to be enemies of our Love Severing Tower! Fine! Good! We will remember your profound sentiment and friendship!”
Knowing that with Lihuo Zhenren, Zizai Monk, and Liu Sanqian present, there was no chance of capturing Fang Bai, Leng Qiushuang gave the trio a hateful glance and led the Love Severing Tower’s strong fighters away.
“Sister, are we really just leaving like this?”
After walking a few hundred meters away, Leng Qiuxue asked via transmission.
Leng Qiushuang replied, “Leave? Impossible! We won’t go far. When that boy leaves, we will follow him from a distance and intercept him on the road! I can’t believe those meddlesome old fellows will stick with him all the time!”
Leng Qiuxue nodded, instructing the other Love Severing Tower disciples to leave temporarily while the two sisters concealed themselves at a must-pass location for leaving the Great Desolate Mountain Range, waiting for Fang Bai to pass by.
Meanwhile, on Fang Bai’s side, once Zizai Monk and the others saw Leng Qiushuang and the Love Severing Tower disciples leave, they approached Fang Bai together.
“Young friend, the people from Love Severing Tower have taken you to heart. You should be cautious!”
“This Blood Blade of yours is extraordinary. The two Tower Masters from Love Severing Tower must be harboring ambitions for it! Remember, do not reveal this Blood Blade in front of others, or it may bring about disaster!”
“Where are you heading, young friend? Do you need us to escort you?”
Zizai Monk and his companions showed great care towards Fang Bai, as if they were old friends reunited.
The observing strong fighters around thought to themselves that these three formidable practitioners at the seventh level of Heavenly Tribulation showing such concern for a junior at the second level was indeed as virtuous as the legends say, earning respect.
Even Fang Yun, Baili Mingyue, and others had goodwill towards Zizai Monk’s benevolent and kind demeanor.
“Your good intent is appreciated, elders. I believe with your esteemed presence intimidating them, the Love Severing Tower disciples wouldn’t dare act rashly. We will leave now and won’t trouble you with escorting us. Farewell, farewell!”
Fang Bai knew that Zizai Monk and his companions also coveted his Blood Blade and would likely attempt to seize it secretly later. Despite this, he maintained a harmless smile, cupped his fists towards them, and turned to leave.
Fang Yun, Baili Mingyue, and others followed suit as Fang Bai departed.
In the Immortal Tablet Secret Realm area, with heavy suppressions making it impossible to fly using spiritual artifacts, it was not until Fang Bai and the others traveled a hundred miles that they could begin flying.
After flying out of the Great Desolate Mountain Range, Fang Bai parted ways with Qin Ming and the others. Before leaving, he said to Qin Ming, “Sect Master Qin, this is where we part ways. I entrust my elderly parents to the Fire Cloud Sect’s care in Red Maple City!”
Qin Ming replied, “Rest assured, Elder Fang. As long as the Fire Cloud Sect stands, your parents will be well taken care of. Safe travels in your search for friends and family, Elder Fang.”