"Where is this?"
Tianwu royal palace was vast and spacious. After walking for a moment, Lu Chong was suddenly dazzled by all sorts of similar buildings, and he lost his sense of direction.
After evading a few patrols, a tall building appeared in front of him. There were three words written on it … Book Collection Vault!
"So this is the kingdom's book collection vault …"
Tianwu Kingdom's Book Collection Vault contained all of the books in the world, and it contained all of the knowledge of the thirteen surrounding kingdoms. As such, Zhang Xuan had long heard of it. Many youngsters viewed it as the greatest honor and reward to be able to enter the library to read.
Who would have thought that after going through so many twists and turns in the palace, they would end up here.
"There's actually no formation …"
Lu Chong carefully scanned the area, and he couldn't help but be taken aback.
This kind of place that was filled with knowledge was usually surrounded by formations. Without a special token, anyone who entered would be attacked, making it impossible for them to escape.
But at this moment, there was not the slightest fluctuation of Spiritual Qi outside the library, and there was not the slightest bit of defense. Could it be that someone had stopped the formation?
"Hurry up, it should be inside …"
"Don't let him escape. Guard the surroundings!"
…
Just as he was feeling puzzled, a series of footsteps and voices came from the courtyard outside.
"He's catching up …"
Knowing that there was no time for him to hesitate, Lu Chong dashed straight for the library, pushed open the door, and dived in.
He had no other choice. If he were to leave this place, he would definitely be captured. He could only hope that the other party would be wary of the fact that he was in the library and would not dare to search the area recklessly.
Rows of books stood in great numbers, and huge luminous pearls were embedded in the surroundings, brightly illuminating the library. There was not a trace of darkness in the room.
Knowing that there might be someone inside, Lu Chong carefully walked forward. Just as he was about to find a place to hide, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps ahead.
He looked up.
A figure could be seen running around the library like a madman.
Most people who came to the book collection vault were either reading or searching for books. Running... What was the meaning of this?
He ran so fast that he couldn't even see the title of the book... What the heck was he doing?
"It's … teacher?"
Just as he was wondering who this fellow was, his gaze fell on the other party's face, and he couldn't help but shudder.
It was his teacher, Liu Cheng!
What was the teacher doing here instead of teaching in school?
Dumbfounded, Lu Chong couldn't understand what was going on.
"Why are you here?"
Zhang Xuan was in the midst of collecting the books when he noticed someone hiding by the side. He thought that it was Mo Yu or someone from the royal family, but who could have thought that it would be... a student who had gone out to exact vengeance? Unable to hold himself back, he walked over.
"Didn't you go to take revenge? Could it be … "
Taken aback, Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up, "Your enemy is... the royal family of Tianwu Kingdom?"
He said he was going to take revenge, but in the end, he came to the palace. Could it be that his student's enemy was the royal family? That's why you're not saying anything because you're afraid of implicating me?
Very likely!
Perhaps only the royal family could make him so fearful that he did not even hesitate to pretend to be mute.
If that was the case, he would be in a difficult position.
Putting aside the fact that Zhang Xuan was on good terms with Mo Yu, the Tianwu royal family had given him quite a few spirit stones and expressed their goodwill to him...
Furthermore, looking at Mo Tianxue and the others, they didn't seem like villains who would casually wipe out the clans of others.
Even if he really wanted to do so, the power was in his hands. It would be easy to charge him with any crime. There was no need to be so secretive!
Could there be some misunderstanding between the two of them?
"I …"
After a moment of hesitation, Lu Chong was just about to speak when he heard hurried footsteps. Following which, 'jiya', the doors to the library opened.
"Search carefully, the person must be inside!"
Hualala!
With a loud bellow, a group of people rushed in.
The duo was standing behind a row of bookshelves, blocking their line of sight. As such, the group didn't notice them. However, given how determined they were to find their target, it was only a matter of time before they were caught.
Knowing that he was doomed, Lu Chong didn't panic. Instead, with determination, he kneeled on the floor and kowtowed several times. With reddened eyes, he said, "Pardon me for being unfilial, but I won't be able to serve you in the future. If there's a next life, Lu Chong is willing to be teacher's disciple! "
If he had to say who he had let down the most, it would be this teacher.
As long as he died, he would be able to accompany his parents and kin. Yet, this teacher of his had done so much for him, painstakingly raising his cultivation, only to receive nothing in return...
Teacher, I have let you down!
Teacher, I have let you down!
Teacher, if there's a next life, I am willing to be your disciple and serve you till I grow old...
Gritting his teeth, Lu Chong dashed out of the room.
His appearance immediately caught the attention of the crowd, and the Seeking Mouse let out 'jiji' sounds to confirm its target.
"He's indeed here. Where do you think you're going?"
Sneering coldly, an elder of the Lin Clan stepped forward.
Hu hu!
With a slight movement, his aura suppressed the surroundings. Even before making a move, he had already revealed his cultivation realm. To think that he would be a Zongshi realm intermediate stage expert!
Knowing that he couldn't retreat, Lu Chong drove his Poison Body to its limits and charged forward.
"You're courting death!"
Chuckling, the elder of the Lin Clan clenched his fist tightly and punched forward.
Even before the fist arrived, the might behind it had already reached Lu Chong. It felt as though a raging gale was crushing down on Lu Chong, making it difficult for him to breathe.
As a clan of formations, the Lin Clan had accumulated many formidable battle techniques and cultivation techniques for many years. Even when compared to the Tianwu royal family, it didn't pale in comparison.
The technique that the elder used was one of the more famous fist techniques... Grand Blazing Sun!
This fist technique was ferocious, and it carried the feeling of the scorching sun. The moment it was executed, it would move as swiftly as a bolt of lightning, making it impossible for one to withstand its might.
Putting aside the fact that they were of the same cultivation realm, even a Zongshi realm advanced stage expert would have to retreat before it.
It seemed like this fellow was determined to defeat Lu Chong, so he immediately used his strongest move right from the start.
Knowing that he was going to die anyway, Lu Chong didn't bother dodging. With reddened eyes, he charged forward.
With a loud explosion, the elder's palm struck Lu Chong, and the latter's shoulder struck his chest.
Peng!
The Lin Clan expert spurted a mouthful of blood and was sent flying. His vision darkened, and he fainted.
On the other hand, Lu Chong took two steps back and forcefully swallowed the blood that had welled up in his mouth.
As a Zongshi realm intermediate stage cultivator, he relied entirely on his physical body. Even though the other party's Grand Blazing Sun was ferocious, it only caused him excruciating pain.
After defeating a Zongshi realm intermediate stage expert in a single strike, Lu Chong groaned deeply. Drawing his bow, he dashed forward.
If he were to remain here, not only would he die, he would implicate his teacher as well. The only thing he could do now was to escape from the encirclement and flee as far as possible. Even if he were to die outside, it would be much better than staying here.
"Don't you dare!"
Not expecting the Zongshi realm expert of their clan to be knocked unconscious in a single strike, Lin Hui's face steeled. With a furious bellow, he stood in front of Lu Chong.
However, the moment he moved, his cultivation realm was revealed. This Third Elder Lin Hui was actually a Zongshi realm pinnacle expert!
Furthermore, judging from the amount of zhenqi he had, he was on par with Mo Tianxue. Even among experts of the same cultivation realm, he would be ranked amongst the top.
"As expected of the seventh expert of the Ten Great Experts of the kingdom..."
By the side, Mo Yu's eyes narrowed.
Tianwu Kingdom had ranked the Zongshi realm pinnacle experts based on their accomplishments. Even though this Elder Lin Hui wasn't too famous in the Lin Clan, his strength wasn't to be underestimated!
He was ranked seventh. Even the genius Mo Hongyi would need at least a hundred blows to defeat him.
"That assassin is probably done for..."
Mo Yu turned to look at Lu Chong.
Even though she had been to Zhang Xuan's classroom, she had never seen Lu Chong before. Naturally, she didn't recognize him. However, seeing how young the other party was, she couldn't help but be astonished.
A sixteen to seventeen-year-old Zongshi realm intermediate stage expert...
Even Mo Hongyi wouldn't be able to match up to him!
When did such an expert appear in the kingdom?
Furthermore, to possess such strength at such a young age, he would surely have a bright future ahead of him...
What kind of grudge did he have with the Lin Clan by destroying his own future to assault Lin Lang?
At this thought, she couldn't help but turn to look at her father, only to realize that Mo Tianxue was perplexed as well.
Actually, Mo Tianxue was the most depressed of the group.
It was one thing if he was the one who sent the assassin, but... where did this fellow pop out from? How did he end up hiding in the library of the royal palace?
Even if he were to explain himself, the Lin Clan probably wouldn't believe him. Perhaps, a huge battle might break out.
While the duo was still in shock, Elder Lin Hui's palm had already landed.
Huala!
A powerful zhenqi immediately sealed off all of Lu Chong's escape routes.
Against the elder from before, Lu Chong was able to charge head-on. However, against this elder, the disparity in strength was simply too great. Even before crossing blows with the other party, he already felt his strength being suppressed, rendering him unable to move at all.
Kacha!
Under the immense pressure, Lu Chong's body went limp, and he was about to collapse.
There was only a hair's breadth between the attacks of experts. If Lu Chong were to succumb to the attack, not only would he be injured, his previous injuries would also worsen, rendering him powerless to retaliate.
"It's over..."
Unable to withstand the immense pressure, Lu Chong's eyes dimmed.
He thought that even if he had to put his life on the line, he would at least flee as far as possible so as to not implicate his teacher. However, this elder was simply too powerful.
Farewell, teacher!
Farewell, my benefactor!
Just as Lu Chong was about to give up and die under the other party's palm, he suddenly felt his body lighten. Someone grabbed him from behind and tossed him several dozen meters away, dodging the attack.
Peng!
Lin Hui's powerful palm strike landed on the spot where Lu Chong was standing a moment ago, raising a cloud of dust.
It was only then that everyone realized that a young man had appeared in front of Elder Lin Hui. He was the one who had thrown Lu Chong away.
"Who are you? How dare you stop my Lin Clan from capturing someone? Are you tired of living? "
With a livid face, Lin Hui glared at Lu Chong with narrowed eyes.
"Don't make a move yet, it's just a misunderstanding..."
Seeing the two sides standing in a stalemate, Mo Tianxue hurriedly stepped forward.
Guild Leader Liu was the one who invited him here through his daughter, so it was impossible for him to know what had happened outside. He probably thought that the young man was being bullied, so he couldn't help but make a move.
At this point, Mo Tianxue stepped forward and introduced the other party, "Elder Lin Hui, this is the newly appointed guild leader of the Physician Guild, Liu Cheng! Guild Leader Liu, this is... the Third Elder of the Lin Clan, Lin Hui! "
"Liu Cheng?"
Hearing the introduction, Lin Hui harrumphed coldly. With a look of disdain, he said, "You are the newly appointed guild leader of the Physician Guild who solved the nineteen Intractable Illnesses? I respect your identity. Step aside right now, and we can forget about what happened just now. Otherwise, don't blame me for getting nasty! "
What Guild Leader Liu? Even though he sounded like a reputable guild leader, his cultivation realm wasn't high enough to even qualify for the official occupation examination. As such, the title of guild leader was just an empty title.
Since he wasn't even afraid of a real guild leader, how could he be afraid of a mere empty title?
Zhang Xuan thought that Lu Chong's enemy was the Tianwu royal family, and that would be troublesome. However, upon hearing that it was the Lin Clan, he heaved a sigh of relief. Lifting his head, the corners of his lips curled up, "What if I refuse?"
Where in the world did this fellow come from? Why is he putting on an act here?
"Guild Leader Liu..."
Hearing those words, Mo Tianxue was nearly scared to death. He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The young master of the Lin Clan has been assassinated, and Elder Lin Hui is currently trying to capture the culprit... That young man from before is the culprit. You... It's best that you don't interfere in this matter!"
He was speaking out of goodwill.
Even he wasn't willing to offend the Lin Clan. Even though the person before him was the guild leader of the Physician Guild, he didn't wield any authority before his strength reached a certain level. There was no need for him to offend the other party!
Besides, the fact that the other party was trying to capture the assassin had nothing to do with him. It would be best if he could avoid this matter as much as possible. Why should he get himself into trouble?
"This friend over here, I appreciate your goodwill. However, I will bear the consequences of my actions. I was the one who beat up Lin Lang, so I will leave with them. This has nothing to do with you..." Lu Chong stepped forward and said through gritted teeth.
If he were to admit to their relationship, not only would he die, his teacher would be unable to escape as well. Thus, the only thing he could do now was to distance himself from the other party. Even if he were to die, he couldn't allow his teacher to get into trouble.
If that were to happen, he, as his student, wouldn't be able to absolve himself from the blame even if he were to die ten thousand times over.
"Zhang Xuan, don't get into a conflict with them. The Lin Clan... will be in a lot of trouble!"
Fearing that Zhang Xuan was unaware of the situation, Mo Yu hurriedly sent a telepathic message over.
Ever since they met, this fellow had never been a troublemaker. Why would he make a move for a stranger?
"Why aren't you moving aside? Guild Leader Liu, are you intending to stand up for a stranger and go against our Lin Clan? "
Taking in the attitude of the crowd, Lin Hui sneered coldly.
As a member of the Lin Clan, he had the confidence to do so.
As long as he revealed his identity, he was willing to abandon even his closest kin, needless to say, a stranger.
This Guild Leader Liu was acting due to his young age. However, after learning of their identity, he probably wouldn't have the guts to do so.
A mere nominal guild leader of a Tier 1 Kingdom was nothing before the Lin Clan. They could easily crush him!
"Indeed. This friend over here, don't get into a conflict with the Lin Clan for a stranger like me..." Lu Chong said.
"Shut your mouth! Did I allow you to speak? "
Understanding the intentions of his student, Zhang Xuan frowned and bellowed. After which, he turned to Lin Hui and the others and said, "I'm sorry, but I happen to know the assassin you speak of. He's my student, and I..."
"He's his teacher!"
"Teacher, you..."
He didn't expect his teacher to admit to it so directly. This was equivalent to going against the Lin Clan for him.
Lu Chong's body jolted, and his eyes reddened. Unable to hold back his tears any longer, they flowed down his cheeks.
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