The medicinal effect of the Treasure Pill was extraordinary. In addition to the Five Thunder Pill that Jing Ang took out from his bosom, after the two strange medicines were consumed, He Jin's internal energy catalyzed the medicinal efficacy. After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Zhang Zhengfang slowly opened his eyes. His face had a trace of redness and his breathing was heavy.
His gaze was confused, then vigilance and determination flashed. He was about to push He Jin's hand away when he suddenly felt the inner energy flowing in his body. It was the inner energy of the same sect, so he relaxed and his eyes regained clarity.
"Senior Brother He!" He looked at He Jin in surprise. "Why are you here?"
He Jin said, "Junior Brother Zhang, we're in Calming Sea Town. Master Dingru saved you. What happened?"
Zhang Zhengfang's face was square, and there was a hint of evilness between his brows, which did not match his name. However, he was handsome and also a beautiful man. He revealed a bitter smile and shook his head. "I've failed this time."
"How did you fail?" He Jin asked. "Did someone recognize you?"
"They didn't recognize me before. Our disguise is not that easy to see through.
。” Zhang Zhengfang shook his head. "But I heard something I shouldn't have, so I was chased. I recognized you later."
"What shouldn't you have heard?" He Jin quickly asked.
Zhang Zhengfang looked at Chu Li and the Steadying Stone. He sighed. "A Book of Pacifying Seas appeared on the sea. It's the Pacifying Seas Divine Technique. It's a must-have technique for all the islands on the sea."
"Who got it?" He Jin smiled. "Who can beat Wan Ziyang?"
"It didn't fall into Wan Ziyang's hands." Zhang Zhengfang shook his head and said, "Wan Ziyang is cultivating in seclusion and has no time to spare for this, so he landed on Thousand Sun Island. When I went to Thousand Sun Island to gather information, I happened to hear about this and got chased by them. However, I have already spread the news, so everyone knows that Thousand Sun Island has obtained Jing Hai's novel!"
He laughed proudly, then coughed violently. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
"That's enough, Junior Brother Zhang!" He Jin said impatiently. "How can you still laugh at a time like this? Your injuries are too serious. You need to recuperate for a while. I'll send you back to the mountain now."
He looked at Chu Li and praised, "Great Master Ding Ru, the Eye of the Sky truly lives up to its reputation. You saved Junior Brother Zhang's life, and our Five Thunder Peak will never forget this kindness!"
Chu Li pressed his palms together and bowed. "Senior Zhang, you're gathering information on behalf of Tai Dong's Sea Garrison Town. It's only right that I extend my hand."
He Jin shook his head, smiled, and said no more. Saying too much would make him insincere.
"How did Great Master Ding Ru see that Martial Uncle Zhang was in danger?" Jing Ang asked curiously. "Is the All-Seeing Eye really so magical?"
Chu Li smiled and pressed his palms together without saying anything else.
He Jin said, "Rescuing Junior Brother Zhang won't harm you, Great Master Ding Ru, right?"
"It's fine." Chu Li shook his head.
Ding Jian sighed, shook his head, and said, "Now that things have come to this, I can only bear the harm of the karmic backlash. This is an action that will greatly damage my lifespan. If it happens a few more times, I'm afraid I'll lose my life."
This was the unified statement of the Great Mercy Temple to the outside world. They all believed that the Heaven's Eye Connection came at the cost of one's lifespan.
Chu Li said, "This price is worth it to exchange for Senior Zhang's life. … Senior Zhang, this is an urgent matter. I've caused Senior Zhang's injuries to worsen. Please forgive me."
"Monk, why are you saying this? Haven't I come back to life?" Zhang Zhengfang laughed.
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
Jing Ang pouted but did not say anything.
He had a feeling that Chu Li was not as simple and kind as he seemed. He must have an ulterior motive. However, this was not the time to talk about this. Otherwise, not only Master's Junior Zhang, but even Master's Junior He would fall out with him.
Chu Li could not help but admire Zhang Zhengfang's luck.
Zhang Zhengfang was being attacked by thirteen martial arts masters and was on the brink of death. He immediately activated God's Limbs to pull Zhang Zhengfang back. This was a huge risk for Zhang Zhengfang. God's Limbs would not harm Chu Li when he moved through the void, but it would harm Zhang Zhengfang.
The huge pressure when moving through the void would squeeze a seriously injured person to death.
However, Zhang Zhengfang had a strong foundation. Even though he was seriously injured, he managed to pull through. If it were someone with a lower cultivation level, they would not dare to take such a risk.
They bid farewell and left. Zhang Zhengfang was already able to walk slowly out of the restaurant.
Before Jing Ang left, he glared at Chu Li and left unwillingly.
Ding Jian and the other two continued to eat and drink.
"Third Junior Brother, you …" Ding Shi shook his head. "You are too honest. How can you use Sky Eye so casually? If this goes on, it will be very troublesome. Moreover, you have to pay such a huge price. Although Buddha once sacrificed himself to feed the eagle, it is different from this."
Chu Li smiled. "The negative karma is not heavy. It's not a big deal."
"It's still negative karma!" Ding Shi scoffed.
Chu Li smiled. "It's nothing."
Ding Jian pondered. "Second Junior Brother, Third Junior Brother, this Book of Pacifying Seas is troublesome. Can Third Junior Brother see it?"
Chu Li shook his head. "The karma involved is too heavy. I dare not act recklessly or I will lose my life. It's better to take it slow."
"That's the only way. The islands on the sea will have internal conflicts. It will give us time to catch our breath," Ding Jian said.
When he heard Chu Li's words, he knew that the Great Mercy Temple was not fated with the Book of Pacifying Seas. Even the Five Thunder Peak was not fated. He could not force it, so he gave up.
— —
Early in the morning, Chu Li returned to Sea Suppression Town after his morning classes. As soon as he reached his courtyard, Ding Jian and Ding Shi hurried over.
Ding Jian and Ding Shi had important matters to attend to and could not leave Sea Suppression Town. Therefore, they did not attend their morning and evening classes at the Great Mercy Temple. Chu Li was different. He needed to attend his morning and evening classes on time.
"Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother." Chu Li served them tea and gestured for them to sit down.
"What a strange thing!" Ding Jian sat down and fanned his hands to cool off the steam from the teacup. He frowned and said, "It can't be cleaned up. There's trouble again!"
Chu Li looked at them.
Ding Shi said, "Almsgiver Jing Ang was assassinated. He's seriously injured and unconscious."
Chu Li smiled. "Was it done by Thousand Sun Island or Star Cloud Island?"
"Most likely." Ding Shi nodded slowly.
Ding Jian said, "Almsgiver Jing lived in a courtyard that he bought himself. The servants were all reliable people with clean backgrounds. Even so, he was still assassinated. Consider it a show of strength."
He suddenly leaned forward and whispered into Chu Li's ear, "Third Junior Brother, did you see through it?"
Chu Li was displeased. "Eldest Senior Brother!"
Ding Jian looked at him and scoffed. "I think you saw through it but didn't tell him."
"It's not life-threatening. It's fine if I don't tell him." Chu Li smiled.
Ding Jian laughed and pointed at him. "It's true!"
Ding Shi looked at Chu Li in shock.
Chu Li smiled at Ding Shi. "Second Senior Brother, do you think I should warn him?"
"Well …" Ding Shi said, "I can see that Almsgiver Jing Ang is not friendly to you, Third Junior Brother."
Chu Li smiled. "Just pretend that he never saw me. It's up to him. His martial arts is very strong. He won't die so easily."
He could tell that Jing Ang would be in danger, but he did not want to warn him.
First, it was not fatal. Second, it would create bad karma. He was not that generous to suffer for someone who was hostile to him. Saving Zhang Zhengfang was already the best he could do.
"Don't tell anyone about this." Ding Jian quickly reminded him and looked around.
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