Chapter 617

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Protagonist:

Yu Zhangsheng

"If not for him, my grandson's harvest this time would absolutely have been more than Chen Xueqing's. It was only because he deceived him that Chen Xueqing got the advantage."

Wang Donghai cast a cold glance at Wang Mie.

"If you weren't stupid, how could this kind of thing have happened!"

Wang Mie could only lower his head, not daring to argue further.

Wang Donghai lifted his foot and walked slowly to not far from Yu Zhangsheng.

Then his gaze met Yu Zhangsheng's, scrutinizing the young man before him.

"You are Yu Zhangsheng?"

Yu Zhangsheng stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said: "I am Yu Zhangsheng, greetings to the Third Elder."

Wang Donghai still said nothing, merely looking at Yu Zhangsheng, his gaze growing ever more gloomy.

Yu Zhangsheng also remained motionless if the enemy did not move, and the two directly deadlocked here.

The surrounding people were also baffled, not knowing what business Wang Donghai had suddenly seeking out this person.

At this moment, Wang Mie, who had been following behind, suddenly attacked.

He shouted angrily: "Thief, give me your life!"

A golden long spear appeared in Wang Mie's hand, thrown directly at Yu Zhangsheng.

Yu Zhangsheng was greatly shocked at this, not expecting Wang Mie to actually attack him directly.

Although he knew this was the two of them putting on an act, he also hadn't expected Wang Mie to be so utterly unscrupulous, attacking directly in full view of so many people.

However, Yu Zhangsheng had just thought to flee this place.

When suddenly an extremely powerful aura descended all around, pinning him dead in place.

Yu Zhangsheng abruptly turned his head; the source of that aura was precisely Wang Donghai.

At this moment Wang Donghai's Void Refining cultivation was also revealed beyond doubt; Yu Zhangsheng's Sub-Talisman cultivation before him didn't even have a chance to resist.

This was a Void Refining Divine Lord far surpassing a Fifth Rank Spirit Beast; his terrifying cultivation was like a vast ocean, while Yu Zhangsheng was but a single lake.

Wang Donghai's aura pinned him dead to the ground, and on the other side Wang Mie's attack had also arrived.

Yu Zhangsheng could only passively endure, raising layer upon layer of defensive measures.

But Wang Mie was also for real this time; the golden long spear in his hand directly pierced through layer upon layer of attacks.

It stabbed into Yu Zhangsheng's waist and abdomen, fresh blood splattering, the golden long spear piercing straight into the ground.

Yu Zhangsheng's two hands gripped the spear shaft tightly, not letting Wang Mie have a next move.

Otherwise Wang Mie would only need to give a light twist, and his five viscera and six bowels would likely be destroyed.

"Stop!"

At this time, the Fifth Elder watching from the side finally acted, directly using his aura to knock Wang Mie back.

The aura suppressing Yu Zhangsheng also dissipated at the same time.

Wang Donghai seemed to be smiling yet not smiling, his gaze at Yu Zhangsheng still icy cold.

Wang Mie stared fixedly at Yu Zhangsheng's wound.

This strike he had also truly gone all-out; fortunately Yu Zhangsheng was only heavily injured, with no danger to his life.

Yu Zhangsheng was also dumbfounded, not expecting Wang Mie to actually strike so heavily.

He also didn't know whether it was truly to kill him or still an act.

Secretly he also regretted; had he known earlier he would have directly taken leave of that Wang Donghai and not stayed in this place.

He pulled the golden long spear from his body, pinched hard and directly crushed it into mana motes.

Then he immediately swallowed a large quantity of healing pills, suppressing the injury.

Only then did he barely prevent the injury from worsening further.

But such a wound, how could it be so easily healed.

Estimated at least half a month before he can make any major movements.

"Wang Mie, what is the meaning of this!"

Wang Mie said coldly: "You know why. Not killing you this time counts as your good luck. But next time, you won't have such good luck."

The Fifth Elder walked over slowly, laughing heartily: "Third Elder, what is the meaning of this?"

Wang Donghai also revealed a trace of a smile, waved his hand and said: "Merely the younger generation below playing around."

"How did it alarm even the Fifth Elder, truly sorry."

The Fifth Elder coldly snorted in his heart; younger generation playing around? If he hadn't personally seen how severe Yu Zhangsheng's injuries were, he almost would have believed it.

If not for him stopping it, Yu Zhangsheng would have been heavily injured and unconscious even if not dead.

Wang Mie's heavy hand clearly intended to directly kill Yu Zhangsheng.

"Hehe, Third Elder jokes."

"Right now is precisely when the Secret Realm Grand Ceremony is about to end; I still hope no conflict occurs here."

"Please, Third Elder, mind your status, don't let the matter blow up."

Wang Donghai nodded slightly, naturally agreeing.

Without even glancing at Yu Zhangsheng, he turned and left.

Wang Mie also followed closely behind, but before leaving he still took note of Yu Zhangsheng's injuries.

After the two left, the Five Elders arrived not far from Yu Zhangsheng.

He asked, "How is your condition?"

Yu Zhangsheng gave a bitter smile, enduring the severe pain in his abdomen as he stood up, his complexion already pale as paper.

"Thank you for your concern, Elder. I am fine."

A trace of tension showed in the Five Elders' eyes; he slowly nodded and said, "Good that you are fine."

"Recuperate as soon as possible. If you cannot hold on, go back first. Do not make a big deal out of this, otherwise I cannot protect you either."

"Do you understand?"

Yu Zhangsheng naturally understood what the Five Elders meant.

Although he had suffered a great loss this time, wanting the Five Elders to stand up for him was clearly unlikely.

This loss, he could only swallow it himself.

"The junior understands."

The Five Elders gave a word of instruction, then turned and made the surrounding onlookers disperse; soon the surroundings returned to calm.

At this moment Chen Xueqing also flew over hurriedly from behind, landing in front of Yu Zhangsheng, carefully examining his injuries.

"Are you alright? That Wang Mie actually struck so heavily?"

Yu Zhangsheng gritted his teeth and shook his head, "This guy probably took this opportunity to retaliate against me."

Chen Xueqing immediately took out a pill and stuffed it into Yu Zhangsheng's hand.

"This Heaven-Grade Zhuanji Pill has a very fast healing effect. Hurry and take it."

Yu Zhangsheng was stunned for a moment, knowing the preciousness of this pill.

"Hehe, the Saintess overthinks. How could I use such a precious pill? Resting for a while will be fine."

But Chen Xueqing would not take no for an answer, directly forcing the Heaven-Grade Zhuanji Pill in her hand into Yu Zhangsheng's mouth.

"Recently, Wang Donghai will not let the matter rest; he will certainly come after you again."

"If your injuries do not improve, how will you survive such a crisis?"

Seeing this, Yu Zhangsheng could only swallow the pill in his mouth.

Then he circulated his magical power, digesting the medicinal power of the pill.

One must admit, such a precious pill truly has extremely powerful efficacy.

Once swallowed, he felt a warm current that was extremely comfortable flow through his whole body.

Even that intense, bone-piercing pain rapidly faded.

He could feel the wound on his abdomen beginning to itch, indicating that the wound was rapidly growing and healing.

This terrifying recovery power — one cannot help but admire how powerful the pill's medicinal power is.

"Many thanks, Saintess."

Chen Xueqing asked, "Just now, did Wang Donghai say anything to you?" Yu Zhangsheng shook his head, "Nothing."

Chen Xueqing felt a sudden anxiety, "It seems he truly has killing intent toward you."

"Rest assured. This time you were attacked on the Guang Chang Zhi Shang; my Chen Family will not let you suffer such a loss for nothing."

Yu Zhangsheng asked, "Could it be that the Second Elder will also step in for me?"

Chen Xueqing affirmed, "Right now the Secret Realm Grand Ceremony has not ended after all; you are still a member of my team,"

"To be treated like this in public strikes the Chen Family's face as well; the Second Elder naturally will not let it rest easily."

Yu Zhangsheng said with a bitter smile, "This is probably also Wang Mie's greatest purpose — using the Second Elder to restrain Wang Donghai."

"Just now, in a single instant, it gave rise to doubt in me."

"Wang Donghai's strength is the Refining Void Realm, not the Hua Shen Realm of an Elder; the cultivation base gap is truly too large. As I am now, I have absolutely no power to resist him."

"What confidence does Wang Mie have to eliminate Wang Donghai?"

Chen Xueqing said, "He must have some other method; I am not clear on this point either."

Chen Xueqing then escorted Yu Zhangsheng back to the resting quarters to recuperate.

Just as she left Yu Zhangsheng's room, a black shadow suddenly descended not far from her.

"Miss, come with me. The Elder has business to summon you."

Chen Xueqing nodded slightly and soon disappeared.

Inside the room.

Yu Zhangsheng sat cross-legged in the room, holding his breath and focusing his mind, secretly circulating his magical power.

Concentrating all his magical power on his waist and abdomen to heal the wound.

With the help of that Heaven-Grade Zhuanji Pill, originally this step would need at least a week's time.

But now, merely less than one hour's time.

Yu Zhangsheng felt this step had already recovered almost completely.

He pulled open his clothes to look; that terrifying wound had already completely scabbed over by now; one could see.

One hour ago it was still a bloody gash.

"Probably only need to recuperate a bit more, and it will be fully recovered."

"This Wang Mie, he really strikes damn heavily. I'll remember you."

He withdrew his magical power; Yu Zhangsheng slowly stood up, stretching his body slightly.

Just at this moment, a knocking sound suddenly rang out at the door.

Yu Zhangsheng went forward to check and found a neatly dressed old man in a white robe with a meticulous appearance.

Yu Zhangsheng had also seen this person long ago.

It was precisely that expert who had always followed by Chen Xueqing's side — Lin Hao.

Lin Hao sized up Yu Zhangsheng from head to toe and discovered that Yu Zhangsheng showed not the slightest trace of injury; he was clearly full of vigor.

Lin Hao said, "Judging by your appearance, your injuries have recovered quite well."

Yu Zhangsheng also nodded with a smile: "Hehe, thanks to the Saintess's help, this junior was able to turn danger into safety."

"Otherwise this time it would likely have been dangerous."

Yu Zhangsheng couldn't help but ask: "I wonder what instructions Senior has graced us with by coming here? Oh, please, do come in quickly."

Lin Hao raised a hand to stop him: "Forget it, entering is unnecessary. The Young Lady summons you; come with me at once."

"No injuries, which conveniently saves trouble."

Yu Zhangsheng was momentarily stunned; knowing he could not avoid it, he could only nod and agree to follow.

The two then arrived at a large courtyard.

The airspace above was entirely a no-fly zone.

The two landed immediately upon reaching the courtyard gate; the guardians at the door, seeing it was Lin Hao, did not dare obstruct and let them pass at once.

Only after entering the courtyard did Yu Zhangsheng understand what "grandeur" meant.

The courtyard's arrangement was entirely exquisite; even every stone placed on the ground was high-grade jade, not ordinary pebbles.

The countless flowers and plants around were without exception extremely rare spirit herbs.

Cultivated by special methods, they kept the courtyard in perpetual spring while also allowing some spirit herbs with extremely harsh growth conditions to grow perfectly intact.

In some hidden corners around, there were also faint, barely perceptible auras.

Clearly, although this courtyard appeared peaceful and tranquil, in reality dark sentries were arranged everywhere.

As for the person able to reside in such an environment, Yu Zhangsheng didn't need to think twice.

Most likely it was the person behind Chen Xueqing, the Second Elder of Hai Shou Tian Dao, Chen Pingzhen! "Senior, what is the meaning of bringing me to this place?"

Lin Hao walked briskly ahead: "No need to ask more; just walk. If I wanted to harm you, would I need to go around in such circles?"

Yu Zhangsheng thought it over and agreed, but being looked down on like this still left a bad taste.

Lin Hao's strength was most likely above Spirit Transformation, at minimum a Spirit Transformation late-stage cultivator.

Wanting to kill himself would be simplicity itself.

Thinking thus, Yu Zhangsheng simply stopped worrying.

He directly quickened his pace to keep up with Lin Hao's steps; the two twisted and turned seven or eight times, finally reaching the depths of this courtyard.

At first Yu Zhangsheng still curiously observed the nearby scenery; later he couldn't be bothered to look anymore.

Fortunately, after a while Lin Hao finally halted, stopping before a wide grand gate.

"Go in."

"Does Senior not go in?"

"No need."

Yu Zhangsheng nodded and walked up to that grand gate.

Immediately two guards stepped forward, inspected Yu Zhangsheng's person, then directly moved to seal his cultivation base.

A voice suddenly came from behind: "Do not resist."

Yu Zhangsheng knew Lin Hao was reminding him; helpless, he could only accept those two sealing his cultivation base.

After such a round of fuss, Yu Zhangsheng was finally able to enter that grand courtyard.

A maid immediately stepped forward and beckoned to Yu Zhangsheng.

"Come with me."

The two finally stopped before a secluded room.

The maid knocked lightly; the door opened, and two women of stunning beauty had already been waiting for a long time.

They led Yu Zhangsheng into the room.

The room's furnishings were very simple.

Two grand teacher's chairs and a small table were placed against the wall.

The surrounding decorations were merely some landscape paintings and ordinary potted plants.

Yet the person sitting in the chair commanded such presence that no one dared slight him.

Chen Xueqing stood obediently at the elder's side, her gaze also turning to Yu Zhangsheng.

"This old man is Chen Pingzhen, Second Elder of Hai Shou Tian Dao; you should already know."

Yu Zhangsheng naturally did not dare any negligence and immediately cupped his fists: "This junior is Yu Zhangsheng; greetings, Second Elder."

"Mm."

Chen Pingzhen smiled and raised his hand slightly, signaling Yu Zhangsheng to dispense with excessive courtesy.

"This time, my little granddaughter could achieve such outstanding results; you are indispensable."

Yu Zhangsheng still maintained his original posture: "It was merely my duty; moreover the Saintess previously showed me kindness, so I naturally ought to repay it."

Chen Pingzhen remained calm: "Mm, I heard that earlier on the square you were injured by that grandson Wang Donghai; is the situation alright?"

Yu Zhangsheng's mouth corners tightened unnaturally.

It was truly Chen Pingzhen's words that made him unable to keep his composure. (Chapter End)