Chu Li said, "If that's the case, they must be hiding something."
"There's definitely something wrong," Ding Jian said, "Otherwise, the disciples of Five Thunder Peak wouldn't have disappeared."
"He shouldn't have dealt with the disciples of the Five Thunder Peak in order to show his sincerity." Ding Shi said, "I'm afraid he's done for. Amitabha!"
A look of pity appeared on his face.
Ding Jian said with a grave expression, "Five Thunder Peak suffered a great loss this time. The one who went to investigate was a top-notch expert, second only to Senior He. You can imagine how Senior He is feeling right now."
"That's why it's best if you don't go there," Ding Shi said.
Chu Li could not help but laugh when he saw how well they spoke. "Don't worry, Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother. I'll be careful not to provoke Senior He."
The two of them smiled.
Just at this moment, the sound of footsteps rang out. He Jin brought a green-robed youth up the restaurant slowly.
Chu Li saw it with the Omniscient Mirror.
He Jin's face was gloomy, completely different from his usual carefree and unrestrained self. It seemed that the loss of the experts of Five Thunder Peak was troubling him.
The green-clothed young man following behind him was extraordinarily handsome. He had sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, and a sharp nose. Every time he looked around, he exuded a heroic spirit that was enough to enchant any young girl. What was even rarer was that his cultivation was deep, and it was actually not inferior to his own.
Chu Li was surprised. It seemed that this was another rising star. There were so many masters on First Heaven. It would be extremely difficult for him to be as invincible as he was in the Lower Realm and Grandmaster Boundary.
However, it was precisely because it was difficult that he was excited and passionate.
The three of them sat in a room, isolated from the gazes of others, but not from He Jin. As soon as he went up the stairs, he was startled and walked directly towards the room the three of them were in.
Amidst the sounds of knocking on the door, He Jin said from outside, "Steadfast Stone?"
"Senior He." The two of them stood up, and Ding Shi went forward to open the door. He pressed his palms together and revealed a cordial and respectful smile, "I didn't expect Senior He to also come here to drink wine."
He Jin looked around and saw Chu Li. He was surprised. "Chu Li?"
Then, he changed his words, "Ding Ru? How are your injuries? "
Chu Li stood up and bowed with pressed palms. "Thank you for your concern, Senior He. I'm fine."
"… Good! Alright! " He Jin sized him up from head to toe, his gaze seemed to be able to see through Chen Xi's entire body, and he praised, "You're truly blessed to actually be able to recover. Congratulations!"
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
"Martial Uncle He, this is …?" The green-robed handsome young man asked with a smile.
"This is Ding Jian, Ding Shi and Ding Ru." He Jin introduced, "This is our Five Thunder Peak's disciple, Jing Ang."
Ding Jian sized Jing Ang up and smiled: "May I know which peak Benefactor Jing is from?"
"Heaven's Thunder Peak." Jing Ang pressed his palms together and smiled. "Great Master Ding Jian, I have heard a lot about you."
Ding Jian chuckled and said, "This penniless monk is not famous. I'm just a few years older. I'm just taking advantage of my age."
He Jin said, "Martial Nephew Jing is the Young Peak Master of Wind and Thunder Peak and has joined Heaven's Thunder Peak. Therefore, he possesses the strengths of both peaks. His Heaven's Thunder Palm and Wind and Thunder Palm are both extremely proficient, surpassing even the master."
"Shishu He, you are too kind." Jing Ang hurriedly said.
He Jin looked at Chu Li with a meaningful gaze.
Chu Li was deep in thought.
He could see through people's minds. He Jin's gaze was meaningful, as if warning him not to act rashly.
He could feel the goodwill he had towards He Jin.
"This Great Master Ding Ru looks even younger than me," Jing Ang said with a smile and looked at Chu Li.
Chu Li pressed his palms together and did not say a word.
Ding Jian chuckled and said, "All of you are young elites. You can't compare to me."
Jing Ang shook his head and laughed. "Master Ding Ru's secular name is Chu Li?"
Chu Li nodded.
"Junior Sister Xiao's husband?" Jing Ang asked.
Chu Li answered, "Yes."
"Then why did you become a monk?" Jing Ang's expression was solemn. "What does that make Junior Sister Xiao? Junior Sister Xiao is like a fairy, yet she is treated like a shoe. It's really … "
He glared at Chu Li angrily.
Chu Li revealed a bitter smile. "The world is unpredictable. This is the only way. I have no other choice but to apologize to Madam."
"Infatuated woman, heartless man!" Jing Ang took a deep breath and scoffed. "I really feel sorry for Junior Sister Xiao!"
Chu Li pressed his palms together and did not say anything else.
Ding Jian laughed. "It's hard for outsiders to understand the matters between husband and wife. It's no longer important who's right and who's wrong. We Buddhists always talk about fate. There's nothing that can be done about it. Almsgiver Jing and Almsgiver Xiao know each other?"
"Of course," Jing Ang said. "We're brothers and sisters from the same sect. How can we not know each other? Junior Sister Xiao has a pure heart and is as pure as ice. She's like a fairy. We have nothing but respect for her. I never thought …"
He glared at Chu Li as he spoke.
Chu Li closed his eyes and did not move. He was like an old monk in meditation.
"Forget it. Even an upright official can't settle a family dispute." He Jin waved his hand. "If Xiao Qi knew he was like this, she wouldn't be happy."
"Yes, Master's Junior!" Jing Ang closed fist saluted and nodded respectfully.
He Jin said, "Continue eating. I won't disturb you anymore."
Ding Jian pressed his palms together.
As Ding Shi pressed his palms together, he asked, "Senior He, is Senior Zhang not back yet?"
He Jin's face darkened. He took a deep breath and shook his head.
"Amitabha!" Ding Shi and Ding Jian chanted the name of Buddha.
He Jin looked at Chu Li.
Chu Li's eyes were closed and he was motionless.
Jing Ang scoffed and looked at He Jin in confusion.
He Jin said gently, "Great Master Ding Ru, can you tell if Junior Brother Zhang's fate is good or bad?"
Jing Ang's eyes widened.
Ding Jian hurriedly said, "Senior He, this …"
Of course, he wanted to know if Zhang Zhengfang's fate was good or bad, but he did not want Chu Li to use Heaven's Eye again.
Ding Shi looked troubled as well.
Chu Li opened his eyes and said calmly, "I can."
"Third Junior Brother, haven't you been taught a lesson enough? Do you still want to use Heaven's Eye?" Ding Jian said impatiently.
Ding Shi stared at him and nodded.
Chu Li smiled. "This concerns Senior Zhang's safety. What's the harm in using it once?"
"You …" Ding Jian and Ding Shi stared at him helplessly.
He Jin said, "Just look at his safety. There's no need to do anything. Isn't that better?"
Chu Li smiled and nodded. "Destroying karma will result in endless negative karma. My cultivation level is still low and cannot withstand it. I can only watch and do my best."
"… Thank you, Great Master Ding Ru!" He Jin said in a low voice, "What do you think, Great Master?"
Chu Li said, "It's best if there's something he carries with him."
"There is." He Jin took out a jade pendant and handed it to Chu Li. "This is Junior Brother Zhang's identification. He usually carries it with him. This time, he needs to disguise himself. He's afraid that he'll expose his identity, so I'm holding it."
Chu Li looked at the square jade pendant that was half the size of a palm. It was warm and delicate and was carved from sheep-fat white jade. In just a few strokes, the five mountains were vivid as if they were going to leap out of the jade pendant and turn into towering mountains.
Chu Li closed his eyes and sighed. "I'll bring him back!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared in a flash.
He Jin and the others were shocked and confused.
Chu Li appeared the next moment with a middle-aged man covered in blood in his hand. His body was limp and his face was pale with a hint of green. There was a huge hole in his chest that revealed his intestines.
"Junior Brother Zhang!" He Jin hurried forward and pressed his palm to activate his inner energy.
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