"My apologies, but our young master is still in seclusion, so it's inconvenient for him to meet you!"
In the courtyard of the residence, butler Sun Qiang looked at the two people before him apologetically.
Ever since Zhang Shi returned, Elder Hu and Master Teacher Song Chao had been visiting him almost every day. No matter how hard he tried to chase them away, he couldn't help but feel a little helpless.
"I know, but... the tournament is starting tomorrow, so I thought that Zhang Shi would be coming out of seclusion today..." Elder Hu said with an awkward smile.
Even though the fourteen powers had suppressed the news of what had happened that night, the other powers participating in the tournament still knew a little about it.
To be able to force so many powerful powers to back down without daring to speak a single word about it, Zhang Shi's background was bound to be as great as the heavens.
Thus, his intention to purchase the Soulless Metal Humanoid became a daily occurrence. His motive was simple — to forge a good relationship with this Zhang Shi.
"I have no idea when the young master will be coming out of seclusion..." Sun Qiang shook his head.
Ever since the young master returned, he hadn't shown his face at all, and it had been half a month since then.
Moreover, the Old Master had only appeared once and never appeared again. Even he was not sure if the two of them were still in the mansion.
"Then... As soon as Zhang Shi comes out of seclusion, can you send someone to inform me immediately? You should be able to tell that I'm sincere about purchasing the Soulless Metal Humanoid!" Elder Hu said.
"This..."
Frowning, Sun Qiang waved his hands and revealed the disposition of a high-tier master teacher butler. "This isn't up to me. I'll have to consult the young master first. If he doesn't wish to meet you, I won't dare to make a decision on my own!"
Ever since that day, his standing as the butler rose exponentially. Even if Alliance Head Zhao and Pavilion Master Kang wanted to meet him, they would have to come over personally. As time went by, he began to carry himself with an air of elegance.
"Y-yes, a genius like Zhang Shi isn't someone that anyone can meet just because they want to..." Elder Hu said.
"Of course. Young Master's talent is unparalleled, and your identity is top-notch. Even Sect Leader Luo Huang of the Fleeting Cloud Sect was chased out by me!" Sun Qiang said with a prideful look.
In the past few days, Sect Leader Luo Huang had also paid a visit. However, before he could even reach the entrance, he was chased out with a rod.
Are you kidding me? Why didn't I think of this day when I attacked you?
He knew that Old Master was amazing and wanted to apologize. How could there be such a good thing in the world?
"Yes, Zhang Shi's temperament is elegant and his posture is as high as the clouds. How could it be so easy to meet him? I only hope that Steward Sun can put in a few good words for me …" Elder Hu's mouth twitched as he hurriedly spoke.
Before he could finish his words, he heard a violent explosion. Then, he saw a figure lying on the ground in front of him, twitching non-stop.
"How dare you! You dare to cause trouble in Zhang Shi's residence?!"
Seeing how that fellow dared to make a move here, even going as far as to tear down the walls, Elder Hu bellowed furiously. Just as he was about to step forward to show off his strength, Butler Sun suddenly rushed forward and asked, "Young master, what's wrong?"
"Young master? Zhang Shi? "
Elder Hu's vision darkened and his body staggered. He felt a mouthful of blood welling up in his mouth, threatening to spurt out at any moment.
This … That filthy, beggar-like fellow who was lying on the ground, was Zhang Shi?
Elegant temperament, elegant posture …
This person who was lying on the ground, twitching coquettishly, and his head plunged into the ground … What did this have to do with elegance?
He had just cooperated with Butler Sun to praise this master teacher to the skies, and in the end, he ended up appearing in such a manner …
Elder Hu felt as though he was on the verge of tears.
He wasn't the only one. Even Song Chao's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
Having interacted with the other party several times, he could tell with a single glance that the fellow before him was Zhang Xuan, Zhang Shi. In the past, the other party had always been a righteous person, exuding a dignified aura. But now …
This was really … subverting his image.
"Cough cough cough!"
Pulling his head out from the ground, Zhang Xuan felt stifled.
They were both Transcendent Mortal 3-dan pinnacle cultivators, and he cultivated the Heaven's Path Divine Art whereas the other party cultivated the simplified version. Yet … despite possessing the same level of strength, he nearly lost to the other party!
What in the world was this!
For the main body to be unable to defeat the clone … Wasn't this way too pathetic?
Even though he felt stifled, he soon came to a realization.
His clone was forged from the Nine Hearts Lotus, a treasure that surpassed even saint artifacts. Even if the other party's cultivation technique was inferior to his, in terms of physical strength, he was still invincible among those of the same cultivation realm.
Unless … he continued cultivating the Heaven's Path Golden Body to a higher level, he would probably be crushed by his clone for a long period of time.
"Forget it, I'm just myself anyway. There's no need to feel aggrieved …"
Zhang Xuan soon calmed down.
Regardless of whether it was his clone or his main body, they were both him, so there was nothing for him to feel stifled about.
"I'm fine. I just met with some problems during my cultivation. It's nothing much!"
Seeing Butler Sun looking at him worriedly, Zhang Xuan patted his clothes and said.
"Oh!"
Hearing that it was a problem during his cultivation, even though Sun Qiang was perplexed, he suppressed his doubts and hurriedly clasped his fist. "Young master, Elder Hu and Master Teacher Song Chao from Azure Frost Sect have been waiting for several days now to buy your Soulless Metal Humanoid …"
"Song Chao? Soulless Metal Humanoid?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before he recalled the matter.
Back then, at the Southern Herb Garden, he had tricked Song Chao into spending a spirit stone to buy a coffin. He had promised him that as long as he had the money, he would be able to sell three Soulless Metal Humanoids to him. To think that the fellow would really come.
However, he was unable to find a suitable body for Mo Hunsheng in the short term. Thus, he could only rely on the Soulless Metal Humanoids to survive. If he were to be injured in battle, he would have a few more on hand to replace him …
If he were to sell all of them, it would be nigh impossible to find another one.
After all, the occupation of soul oracles had already disappeared in the annals of history. Soulless Metal Humanoids were extremely rare. It was simply too difficult to find a fifth one.
Besides, Zhang Xuan didn't lack middle-tier spirit stones either. Thus, his mindset had already changed, and he didn't feel like selling them anymore.
"Zhang Shi, I am Elder Hu of the Azure Frost Sect. I believe you should be acquainted with Master Teacher Song Chao …"
Just as Zhang Xuan was hesitating, Elder Hu and Song Chao walked up to him.
"Oh, paying respects to Elder Hu!"
Upon seeing the other party, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist and scratched his head awkwardly, "My apologies, I did have three Soulless Metal Humanoids with me previously. However … you came too late. I have already sold them, and I don't have a single one with me now … I've troubled you for making a wasted trip!"
Regarding Mo Hunsheng's matter, Zhang Xuan couldn't say much about it. Thus, he could only say that he had already sold the Soulless Metal Humanoids.
"Sold out?" Not expecting such an outcome, Elder Hu was taken aback.
"Indeed. As you know, the Soulless Metal Humanoids are tied to the secrets of the soul oracles. There are simply too many people who wish to buy them, and I only have a few of them …"
Just as Zhang Xuan was waving his hands apologetically, the ground rumbled, and a towering figure rushed out from the Inner Sanctum.
"Young master, what happened earlier? Are you alright …"
Mo Hunsheng asked worriedly.
He had been guarding the Inner Sanctum to ensure the young master's safety, but the young master was sent flying with a single punch. Thus, he immediately rushed over to see what was going on.
"This is … a living Soulless Metal Humanoid …"
Elder Hu's vision darkened.
Brother, didn't you say that the Soulless Metal Humanoids were sold out? This living one … What in the world is it?
"Cough cough!"
Not expecting this fellow to appear right after he said that it wasn't sold out, Zhang Xuan said awkwardly, "Th-this … isn't a metal humanoid. It's one of my guards. He cultivated a bizarre martial art, and that's why he ended up like this!"
"Bizarre martial art?"
Elder Hu and Song Chao staggered once more.
Do you think we're blind!
This is clearly a Soulless Metal Humanoid, alright?
As master teachers, no matter how poor their eye of discernment was, they were still able to differentiate between a guard and a metal humanoid.
"Alright then!" However, since the other party was unwilling to speak of it, it wouldn't be good for them to pursue the matter. After all, the Soulless Metal Humanoid was a small matter. What was more important was to befriend this Zhang Shi.
After chatting for a while longer, seeing that Zhang Xuan had no intention of selling the Soulless Metal Humanoid, Elder Hu and Song Chao could only leave.
Before they left, they were instructed not to spread the matter regarding Mo Hunsheng.
Shortly after the duo left, Zhang Xuan glared at the huge man before him furiously, "Are you hoping that others won't recognize you by running out in this state?"
Soulless Metal Humanoids were a sensitive topic in the first place. For a living one to run around freely, it would be troublesome if news of it were to spread.
"I …" Mo Hunsheng also knew that he had gotten into trouble, and he felt embarrassed.
"Is there any way to conceal your aura and appearance?"
Knowing that he couldn't blame the other party for this, he harrumphed and asked.
"There's a way, but it might take a few days …"
Mo Hunsheng hesitated for a moment before replying.
"That's good. Don't appear for the next few days …"
Seeing that there was a way to conceal his aura and appearance, Zhang Xuan nodded. Turning to Sun Qiang, he asked, "Butler Sun, did anything happen while I was in seclusion?"
It had been half a month since he returned, so many things must have happened during this period.
"Reporting to young master, ever since the old master appeared, the other sects have been keeping a low profile. No one came to cause trouble for you. These few days, Pavilion Master Kang, Alliance Head Zhao, and Princess Feiwu came daily, but upon learning that you were in seclusion, they left in disappointment."
Sun Qiang said.
Under the deterrence of the old master, the Myriad Kingdom City fell into an unprecedented silence. The arrogant disciples of the various sects were now as obedient as house cats, not daring to act recklessly for fear that they might accidentally offend Yang shi and cause the destruction of the entire sect.
After pondering for a moment, Sun Qiang continued, "Also... Ding Hong, who tried to sow discord among the other sects, was killed by Sect Leader Luo Huang of Fleeting Cloud Sect on the night young master returned!"
That day, Zhang Xuan disguised himself as Yang Xuan to kill this threat. However, if he were to make a move, his strength would surely be revealed. Furthermore, given Yang shi's esteemed status, how could he possibly make a move personally? Thus, he didn't make a move.
However, it seemed like the sect leader of Fleeting Cloud Sect was a sensible person. Knowing Zhang Xuan's intentions, he killed Ding Hong in advance.
"Other than that, is there anything else?"
Zhang Xuan asked.
"Young Master Lu Chong should be waking up in a few days, and the Master Teacher Tournament will be starting soon …"
Just as Sun Qiang was about to continue speaking, a faint voice sounded from outside.
"Pavilion Master Mingshi Tang of Hongyuan Tier-1 Empire, 6-star pinnacle Master Teacher Mo Gaoyuan seeks an audience with Yang shi!"
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