Chapter 24: Master, Save Me!

After Zhang Cheng obtained the five hundred silver dollars and left the Western restaurant, he took out half and handed it to Lin Fengjiao. Lin Fengjiao quickly waved his hands and said, "Junior Brother, you earned this with your own skills; I cannot take it."

He did not insist, as with Lin Fengjiao's abilities, earning money was easy. Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Since Senior Brother doesn't want it, then I will accept it."

As he spoke, he took out another ten silver dollars, giving Qiusheng and Wencai five each, saying, "This is pocket money from your Martial Uncle."

Qiusheng and Wencai took the money, their eyes brightening significantly. They quickly accepted the money, lowered their heads, bowed, and shouted, "Many thanks, Martial Uncle!"

Qiusheng looked up and smiled, "Master, Martial Uncle, I just saw that kid Shi Shaojian pulling Mary's hair; he definitely has bad intentions."

Lin Fengjiao frowned and nodded, saying, "Hmm, you two go keep an eye on things when the time comes."

Zhang Cheng knew they had caused a huge mess, so he said, "In Ren Family Town, I already told Senior Brother to properly discipline his disciple. Since Senior Brother won't, I, as his Junior Brother, must manage him."

Lin Fengjiao quickly advised, "Little Junior Brother, given Senior Brother's temper, I'm afraid you won't be able to handle the fallout."

When Zhang Cheng heard this, he felt something was off. Since Senior Brother felt I couldn't handle it, he's just using this sentence to persuade me? And it even sounded a bit like a provocation.

Wait... if I can't handle it, could it be that Master Jin Bao Zhenren can't handle it? Even if Shi Jian is powerful, he wouldn't dare to bully the master and destroy the ancestors.

Old fox!

Zhang Cheng complained, "Senior Brother, these words are unkind. Knowing I have Master backing me, you still say this?"

Lin Fengjiao gave a sheepish smile and said, "Hahaha, the weather is nice today." After saying this, he left in a hurry.

Zhang Cheng found a secluded spot and took out the Eight Trigrams Mirror his master had given him. This Eight Trigrams Mirror was no simple object; it was not only a magical artifact for subduing demons and monsters but also contained a warning function.

As long as he stimulated it with his magic power, the Eight Trigrams Mirror could issue a warning, and Jin Bao Zhenren would immediately be able to perceive it.

Zhang Cheng followed the method Jin Bao Zhenren had told him and activated the warning switch inside the Eight Trigrams Mirror. At the other end, Jin Bao Zhenren, who was at Mount Luofu, immediately opened his eyes, left the mountain gate at once, and hurried away.

By evening, Jin Bao Zhenren had arrived at the town. Sensing the aura of the magical artifact, he came to the vicinity of Boss Qian's courtyard.

Zhang Cheng saw his master and quickly waved to signal him. Jin Bao Zhenren looked puzzled, walked up to Zhang Cheng, and said, "Disciple, what is so urgent that you needed to use this artifact?"

Zhang Cheng quickly explained, "Master, please be patient and watch a play first."

Jin Bao Zhenren knew Zhang Cheng's temperament, so he didn't speak. Before long, Shi Shaojian's primordial spirit popped out of Mary's room, landed in the courtyard, and he ran out in a panic.

The reason he was so flustered was that Mary had a protective spirit talisman on her, which Zhang Cheng had asked Qiusheng to sneak in and place. That golden protective light had struck him, costing him half his life.

When Jin Bao Zhenren saw Shi Shaojian's primordial spirit, he recognized at a glance that it was the disciple of his eldest disciple, Shi Jian. He immediately understood why his little disciple had invited him here.

Zhang Cheng immediately took action, capturing Shi Shaojian's primordial spirit, then dragged Shi Shaojian's body out from a sack nearby and made him return to it.

The awakened Shi Shaojian only saw Zhang Cheng, along with Qiusheng and Wencai; as for Jin Bao Zhenren, he had naturally hidden himself.

As soon as Shi Shaojian saw the three of them, although he was panicked, he forced himself to stay calm and said, "What do you want to do? My master is not someone to be trifled with."

Zhang Cheng said coldly, "As a Maoshan disciple, your heart is crooked, and you actually use magic to harm innocent women. And your master, for failing to teach his disciple strictly and indulging your misconduct, is also guilty. Now that you've been caught red-handed, I am going to take you to question Senior Brother!"

Shi Shaojian sneered; going there would be seeking his own death. He said very arrogantly, "Then go! Do you dare?"

Zhang Cheng shouted, "Why wouldn't I dare? Qiusheng, Wencai, take this villain into custody,"

"We're leaving!"

Qiusheng stepped forward and slapped Shi Shaojian on the head, saying, "You little punk, calling you arrogant, that's enough!"

Shi Shaojian thought to himself: Just wait and see how I take my revenge later!

Zhang Cheng brought Shi Shaojian to Shi Jian's training ground and directly questioned Shi Jian for failing to discipline his disciple, saying, "Regarding this matter, I am going to tell Master and let him handle it!"

Shi Jian's expression changed; he stepped forward and said, "Is Little Junior Brother really going to be this ruthless?"

Zhang Cheng said righteously, "Today we stopped it, but if it were before, I'm afraid many innocent young women would have lost their virtue. Shi Shaojian must return to Mount Luofu to have his cultivation abolished; this is already the lightest punishment."

Murderous intent appeared in Shi Jian's eyes as he said, "Junior Brother, you should know that he is my son. Is there really no room for negotiation?"

Zhang Cheng shook his head and said, "There is no room for negotiation. I must seek justice for those innocent women."

Shi Jian gave a cold laugh and said, "Then don't blame me, Little Junior Brother!"

Shi Jian was seen rubbing lightning between his hands. Zhang Cheng's expression changed drastically; he immediately pushed Qiusheng and Wencai away and opened his mouth to blow out a massive wave of Samadhi True Fire, the scorching flames sweeping over.

Shi Jian unleashed the Lightning-Running Fist; the thunder instantly split the fireball and struck the spot where Zhang Cheng had been standing, causing dirt and stones to fly. Fortunately, Zhang Cheng had already moved from his original position.

Zhang Cheng immediately pulled out the Evil-Refining Treasure Gourd, released a wave of Qi, and blew out the Samadhi True Fire again. The flames in mid-air were rolling with heat, and this caused the paper talismans, windows, and wooden beams in the room to spontaneously combust.

Shi Jian unleashed the Lightning-Running Fist once more, fighting Zhang Cheng to a draw. But Shi Jian asked calmly, "Junior Brother, is this the extent of your ability?"

Before the words had faded, Shi Jian's hands gathered thunder, and lightning snakes slithered over his body. Zhang Cheng was shocked, quickly performed several backflips to jump out of the room, and shouted, "Master, save me!"

In an instant, white light flashed. Shi Jian smashed through the room, and the room vanished into nothingness. He did not hear Zhang Cheng's cry for help and directly channeled his power, shouting, "Heavenly Thunder Rolling!"

Countless heavenly thunders fell, and Zhang Cheng had nowhere left to escape.

Just at the moment the heavenly thunder fell, Jin Bao Zhenren jumped out from the ground, held up his hand to the sky, and shouted, "Disperse!"

The heavenly thunder from just a moment ago instantly dissipated.

Only then did Shi Jian see that it was his master, Jin Bao Zhenren. He was shocked and quickly knelt down, saying, "Master!"

Jin Bao Zhenren had a livid face; he stepped forward and shouted, "Shi Jian, what were you doing just now? Were you trying to kill your Little Junior Brother! Do you still have me, your master, in your eyes?"

Shi Jian did not struggle and admitted his fault, saying, "Master, this disciple knows he was wrong. I submit to Master's punishment, only hoping Master will spare Shaojian."

"Hmph, if a son is not taught, it is the father's fault." Jin Bao Zhenren snorted coldly and said, "You have become like this, and I am also at fault. I am taking you both back to Mount Luofu to be dealt with according to the sect rules!"

"Yes, Master." Shi Jian dared not say more.

Just kidding, his ultimate move couldn't even defeat one move from his master; admitting his fault now was his only chance for survival.

Jin Bao Zhenren dealt with Shi Jian, turned back to look at Zhang Cheng, and said, "Fortunately, you discovered it in time, or they would have caused a great disaster. This volume of 'Five Elements Evasion Technique' is your reward; study it well."

Zhang Cheng said with joy, "Master, just now when you popped out of the ground, was it because you practiced the Five Elements Evasion Technique?"

Jin Bao Zhenren nodded, then took Shi Jian and Shi Shaojian and left.

"Prevented Shi Jian from falling into demonic ways; obtained one thousand merit points."