CHAPTER 161
Very Reasonable!
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Hungry Hungry had no grand ambitions now—just to reclaim his lower half and get the hell out of here…
As long as she could leave alive and get far away from this terrifying woman, anything was fine!
"No way!"
"Why? Aren't you the one who stepped in to stop the fight?"
"Yes."
"Then why not?"
Yu Lan bit her nails, deep in thought, clearly searching for an excuse…
After a long moment, her slightly furrowed brow gradually relaxed. Yulan had come up with a brilliant idea!
You injured the First Disciple of the Celestial Path Pavilion. How could we let you leave so easily?
"So you're going to kill me?"
"I won't kill you. I'm a reasonable person!"
"So the girl is willing to let me go?"
"Not exactly." Yu Lan swayed her small feet, commanding the battlefield. Even speaking slowly, no one dared to object.
Lu Cheng dared not speak much now. Su Cheng still held that written pledge—he might unleash a bloodbath if provoked!
After all, the Northern Realm was remote and distant from the Emperor, with no immortal sects present.
If Su Cheng claimed he was simply too late, and that all of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion's people had perished at the hands of villains, wouldn't that mean both sides were wiped out? And Su Cheng would be untraceable?
The Heavenly Path Pavilion would even have to thank him for avenging their First Disciple and Second Elder!
Shangguan Rou, however, showed no urgency. The Heavenly Path Pavilion members had begun tending to the wounded, effectively bringing the conflict to a temporary halt.
But Hunger was in a hurry!
He felt this woman was utterly unreasonable, as if she were toying with him!
But he dared not say so!
Yulan tapped her foot impatiently and began speaking.
"You slashed that girl twice—that much is true, isn't it?"
"The girl is right, but that…"
"I'm perfectly reasonable—just hear me out!" As Yu Lan spoke, she began rolling up her sleeves, which scared Hungry Hungry into shutting up immediately!
"I won't take your life. Just let me cut you twice in return. That'll settle things fairly, won't it?"
"No, miss! I can't withstand your axe!"
Hungry Hungry was dumbfounded. In his current state, he wouldn't survive much longer, let alone endure two more axe blows!
Yu Lan shook her head and explained, "Of course not. I won't chop you with an axe."
She gave him no chance to refuse. Yu Lan hadn't come to negotiate. With a flick of her wrist, she produced the little toy Su Cheng had given her.
Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? But Yu Lan still had a butterfly knife~
A brand-new ruby butterfly knife!
The crisp click of its hinge echoed as the butterfly knife flipped back and forth in Yulan's small hand. She adored this little blade—though not a treasure, it was utterly beautiful!
Summoning her divine command, she made the Hungry Hungry float mid-air. The blade found its mark on the heart, and with a sharp plop, it was done~
Truth be told, just the sight of that Hungry Hungry Floater suspended in the air was enough to turn many stomachs…
The blade plunged straight through the heart, slicing downward to rip open its belly.
"One cut~"
"You…!"
"Don't thank me! I told you, I'm a reasonable guy!"
Truth be told, the Heavenly Path Pavilion members had heard of Ye Yanwang's reputation, but witnessing Lingxian Hall's methods today was still utterly appalling.
Shangguan Rou glanced at Su Cheng, then at Yu Lan in the distance. The emotions churning within her defied description.
One thing, however, becomes increasingly clear in her mind: never make enemies with the Lingxian Hall.
Her hand was suddenly seized, startling Shangguan Rou. She turned to find none other than Su Muchan holding it.
"Sister, scared?"
Unlike Shangguan Rou, Su Muchan had already discerned Su Cheng's purpose through mind reading.
Though the details remained vague, she understood Su Cheng sought vengeance for Ye Qinghan. Neither the Twelve Sacred Realms nor the four human immortal sects would escape retribution.
To Shangguan Rou, this seemed unnecessary torment, but in Su Cheng's eyes, it was absolutely essential!
Protecting her own became even more tangible in this moment. Provoking Ye Qinghan meant even a good death was a luxury.
"Heh, how could that be?" Shangguan Rou chuckled. She wasn't some innocent saint; it was only after Ye Qinghan beat her that she finally learned her lesson.
"Immortal Su, I came here specifically for him. If you think that's unreasonable, then what do you consider reasonable?"
Seeing Shangguan Rou's confusion, Su Muchan gave her good sister a gentle nudge.
Shangguan Rou understood perfectly well, but she felt she no longer recognized the Su Sect Leader before her.
Before Ye Qinghan became his disciple, he had remained untouched by worldly affairs, indifferent to others' opinions.
Back in Su City, he always carried himself like a reclusive sage, projecting an air of pride that was largely feigned—in truth, he was exceptionally weak.
Most of the time, Su Cheng seemed to believe the world was dark and corrupt, while he alone remained pure and superior, looking down on everyone else.
But in truth, no one respected him either. When they treated him like a fool, he would just laugh along stupidly.
How long had Ye Qinghan been his disciple before Su Cheng transformed into this state?
At first, Shangguan Rou believed it was a scheme—a lie concocted by a cunning fox to swindle the solitary master's treasure.
Later, she suspected it was a transaction—a joint performance by Su Cheng and Ye Qinghan, with Su Cheng's unique acting skills deceiving the world.
Then she suspected Ye Qinghan had somehow gained Su Cheng's trust.
Hmph. Now, she truly believed no method could earn this man's trust.
The only way was to abandon all distractions, endure the cold stares and whispers of disapproval, and kneel for an entire day during the initiation ceremony.
Perhaps Ye Qinghan, who had nothing to offer, could only win over this master with genuine sincerity.
Another blade plunged downward, scattering fragments through the air. Yu Lan's skill was exceptional—he wouldn't die, but he wouldn't live either.
He wouldn't die immediately, but there was no way he'd make it home alive!
"Alright, you can go now!"
With that, Hungry Hungry plummeted from the sky, landing like a pancake hitting the ground with a thud.
It was snow, after all—such a sound shouldn't have been possible.
Yulan didn't know, nor did he care to ponder it.
"The Celestial Path Pavilion? Do you scum think you can provoke us?"
Of course, Yulan wouldn't forget to give the Tiandao Pavilion a shoutout—that was the key point.
Hungry wanted to leave, but had no legs.
Hungry was indeed alive, but that was all he had left.
Thinking of leaving? Forget it!
The Demon Clan had long since fled without a trace. Who among them would even remember this ruler of the Sacred Realm?
"Master, how did Yulan fare?"
Yu Lan sprinted back to Su Cheng's side, leaping into his arms like a tiger and clinging to him, demanding attention~
"Heh, you did well. Next time, remember to bring back that guy's wallet. Lingxian Hall is getting crowded. You know what I mean."
"Yes, yes, yes~"
Then, Su Cheng turned to look at Shangguan Rou and slowly asked:
"Miss Shangguan, are you satisfied?"
Shangguan Rou gave a wry smile and nodded. "Rou'er thanks Sect Leader Su and Elder Yulan for your tremendous help."
"No need for formalities. Master Cheng and I are fellow disciples, and Rou'er and Qinghan are sisters. We are family."
Shangguan Rou thought to herself, Why didn't you say we were family when you were writing that promissory note just now?
"Master Su speaks wisely."
"In that case, Elder Yu Lan and I shall take our leave."
"Master Su, please proceed."
With that, Su Cheng prepared to depart, but…
"Where are you off to, Master Su?" Su Muchan blinked her big eyes, her face begging to tag along.
【This kid…】
"Um… Just wandering around, enjoying the snowy scenery…"
Su Muchan's eyes flashed. Hmph, up to something big?
"Muchen has just arrived in the Northern Realm and would love to explore. Might Master Su be willing to take Muchen along?"
Su Cheng began to ponder. While he intended to foster goodwill with the demonic tribes, bringing her along would inevitably complicate matters…
"Hmm… well…"
"Wonderful! Then I'm truly grateful to you, Master Su!"
【Huh? Did I actually agree to that?】
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