Chapter 72: Stealing

Zheng Fa felt he should apologize to the Seventh Young Master.

Although this person had a foul mouth and made many enemies, it was a very objective and reasonable guess that someone would come to his door.

But this time Zheng Fa had misunderstood; the Chen family truly had not come to trouble the Seventh Young Master.

The Seventh Young Master obviously thought Zheng Fa's misunderstanding was reasonable, and was even a bit angry that no one had come to trouble him.

"This Master waited for them all day!" The Seventh Young Master, who had been on high alert yesterday, expressed his displeasure: "They actually didn't come to find this Master; do they look down on this Master!"

"Young Master, what conflict do you have with those from the Chen family?" Zheng Fa was still a bit curious.

"No conflict at all. Their family members are too good at breeding... brothers meeting look like cross-eyed chickens fighting; they not only fight at home, they all want to pull this Master into their squabbles."

Zheng Fa nodded; not every young master of a great family was as comfortable as the Seventh Young Master, able to act however he pleased with the Lady to cover for him.

"No, if they are trying to pull Young Master you over, how can you have a conflict with them?"

This was what Zheng Fa didn't understand.

"Do they think this Master is stupid!" The Seventh Young Master snorted: "This group didn't want to be friendly with this Master; they just wanted to use this Master as a weapon! This Master agreed to everyone, wanted to see the fun, and just..."

Zheng Fa watched as the Seventh Young Master's voice suddenly grew quiet.

"... secretly fanned the flames..."

"Secretly... and then got caught?"

The Seventh Young Master nodded.

"Speaking of which, the Chen family actually came to find True Person Zhang." Feeling a bit embarrassed that his instigation had been exposed, the Seventh Young Master quickly changed the subject: "They said a disciple from Jiushan Sect came to Jingzhou City to find True Person Zhang, staying as a guest at the Chen family, and yesterday the Chen family came to the manor to deliver a visiting card on his behalf."

"True Person Zhang?"

Zheng Fa had a bad feeling in his heart.

"I think they are here to snatch your immortal-grade token! Let's go see!" The Seventh Young Master thought of the same thing and dragged Zheng Fa to run.

When they reached the gate of True Person Zhang's small courtyard, they indeed saw a group of people standing outside, waiting for True Person Zhang to summon them.

At the front was a young man in white robes, appearing twenty-four or twenty-five, with a tall and upright figure. Surrounded by the crowd, when speaking to those around him, there was an air of superiority on his face—he was probably the immortal sect disciple from Jiushan Sect.

The people surrounding him did not seem to be ordinary figures either; their clothing and appearance were extremely wealthy, yet they seemed somewhat at odds with each other, especially in front of this immortal sect disciple, where they were quite eager to flatter him.

It appeared this group was the young masters of the Chen family mentioned by the Seventh Young Master.

The fact that the Seventh Young Master said his family was not harmonious could be seen clearly from these few people.

That group also noticed Zheng Fa and the other two, mainly because they saw the Seventh Young Master.

The moment they recognized the Seventh Young Master, several Chen family members who had been tense and ready to fight instantly changed their expressions—they suddenly became united against a common enemy.

No matter what unforgivable thing the Seventh Young Master had done, Zheng Fa also felt the Chen family head should kowtow to the Seventh Young Master—if the next generation of the Chen family didn't scatter, it felt like it was all thanks to the Seventh Young Master.

Shijie Zhang soon had someone lead them inside; even upon seeing Zheng Fa and the Seventh Young Master, her expression did not change much, as if she had expected it all along.

That disciple from Jiushan Sect bowed with clasped hands as soon as he saw Shijie Zhang.

"Sun Daoyu greets Shijie Zhang."

Compared to the arrogance shown in front of the Chen family members, Sun Daoyu behaved with extreme respect in front of Shijie Zhang.

"Junior Brother Sun, no need for formalities." Shijie Zhang raised her hand and asked directly: "Junior Brother Sun comes from Jiushan Sect to find me; what is the matter?"

"This..." Sun Daoyu glanced at the others around, mainly looking at Zheng Fa and the other two, seeming to feel it was inappropriate to say in front of bystanders.

But Shijie Zhang just looked at him, without telling the others to leave.

Sun Daoyu helplessly said: "I heard that Shijie Zhang holds an immortal-grade item, and I have come specifically to request it."

Shijie Zhang nodded, looking not surprised, yet she did not verbally agree.

Seeing her say nothing, Sun Daoyu bowed to the sky and continued: "This is not a personal request of mine; it is my Master, True Person Pang, who ordered me to come."

Shijie Zhang's expression became much more serious, and she sat up straight: "Junior Uncle Pang?"

Obviously, this True Person Pang made her have to treat the matter with caution.

"Yes. Some time ago, my Master traveled everywhere and met a promising seedling with great talent in the Dao of Talismans. In a moment of whim, he taught him talisman arts for a while and even intended to take him as a disciple."

"But Shijie Zhang should also know that nowadays, even a Nascent Soul True Person cannot take disciples at will. He heard that True Person Zhang should have an extra immortal-grade item, so he sent me to request it."

This person sounds very familiar...

Someone is stealing my persona!

No, he is the real one; it seems I am the one stealing from him...

Zheng Fa felt something strange in his heart. Looking up, he saw Shijie Zhang looking at him with a strange expression too, as if asking: Is it you?

However, Zheng Fa also knew in his heart that this True Person Pang was probably indeed a Nascent Soul True Person; no wonder Shijie Zhang became much more cautious upon hearing his name.

Shijie Zhang looked at Zheng Fa for a long time, but still couldn't help asking a question. "What is this person's name?"

Sun Daoyu was puzzled, but still answered: "This disciple? His name is Zhou Qianyuan."

Seeing Shijie Zhang's expression, Sun Daoyu seemed to misunderstand, thinking she did not believe what he said.

"Shijie Zhang, my Master said that this junior brother who has not yet entered the sect not only has extraordinary talent in the Dao of Talismans, but also possesses a Geng Metal Dao Body and a single Metal spiritual root. Judging purely by talent, he is not much worse than Shijie Zhang."

Hearing these words, Zheng Fa understood why a dignified Nascent Soul True Person would specially send a disciple to request an immortal-grade item for this person.

A Dao Body plus a single spiritual root.

And excellent talent in the Dao of Talismans.

Shijie Zhang was also nodding: "Sounds good, but does True Person Pang not have an immortal-grade item himself?"

"Shijie Zhang does not know this; my Master not only has his own family but also many disciples and followers. This immortal-grade item was promised long ago. Even other True Persons have already given their immortal-grade items to others; only Shijie Zhang you are single-mindedly devoted to the Dao..."

Zheng Fa translated this for Senior Brother Sun in his heart:

High emotional intelligence: Single-mindedly devoted to the Dao.

Low emotional intelligence: Has no friends.

Seeing Shijie Zhang still say nothing, Sun Daoyu gritted his teeth and said: "If True Person Zhang has any requirements, please state them directly; I will naturally report to my Master and will surely make Shijie Zhang satisfied."

"I'm not refusing..." Zhang Shijie shook her head and explained, "It's just that my immortal-grade token has already been given to someone."

"Given to someone?" Sun Daoyu's face showed shock; clearly, he had not expected this situation and even seemed somewhat disbelieving: "May I ask, Zhang Shijie, who was it given to?"

Zhang Shijie fell silent for a moment, and her usually unchanging cold tone even carried a rare hint of stuttering:

"Someone... with excellent talisman Dao talent, valued by a True Person of Nascent Soul, but bound by the rules, that True Person of Nascent Soul could not directly take them into the sect..."

"..." Sun Daoyu's expression gradually froze, his face slowly turning red, seemingly a bit angry.

Zheng Fa understood his anger well: If you were going to refuse, just refuse; what does it mean to steal my words and then refuse me?

"I'm not lying to you." Zhang Shijie pointed at Zheng Fa and said, "I gave it to him."