Chapter 1919: Willing to Follow My Senior Brother's Lead

After waking up in the morning, Ye Zhangqing still likes to drink a bit of spiritual tea to refresh himself, and then drink alcohol at night, making his life a bit more regular.

While brewing tea at a leisurely pace, at that moment Huang Chong also walked in with Wu Zhong.

The small courtyard where Ye Zhangqing resides is not large in area; it is the dwelling of an ordinary disciple of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall.

However, just as he entered the courtyard, before Huang Zhong could speak, Wu Zhong strode forward, taking two steps at a time, first surpassing Huang Chong and arriving in front of Ye Zhangqing.

Hmm???

Seeing Wu Zhong suddenly speed up, Huang Chong was startled, silently thinking "Oh no," wondering if this guy was up to something again.

But the next second, Huang Zhong hadn't had a chance to speak, all that was heard was a thud, and Wu Zhong knelt again.

This time he knelt directly in front of Ye Zhangqing, with a solemn expression, and said.

"Junior Brother, I was momentarily confused yesterday and offended you, Senior Brother; I have come today especially to apologize and ask for your punishment."

Hmm???

This time, not only Huang Chong but also Ye Zhangqing was dazed, his hand holding the tea pot suspended in midair.

Making eye contact with Huang Chong, both of their eyes were full of doubt, wondering what mischief Wu Zhong was up to today.

The three of them were unaware that, in the void, Huang Lao and Hei Lao stood side by side, with Huang Lao speaking with a complex expression.

"What is your kid trying to do?"

Huang Lao also couldn't understand Wu Zhong's antics; faced with Huang Lao's question, Hei Lao beside him wore a strange expression, even a hint of shyness flashing across his face.

Nevertheless, he steeled himself and replied.

"Isn't this recognizing the mistake?"

"Ha, do you think I'm a three-year-old child?"

"Actually... actually it's not just for the Heavenly Family's young lady."

"You haven't given up yet?"

Hearing Hei Lao mention the Heavenly Family, Huang Lao's expression turned somewhat strange as he said something; he too had heard of this matter.

In the courtyard, faced with Wu Zhong who had straightforwardly knelt down, Ye Zhangqing paused for a moment, then set down his teapot and spoke to Wu Zhong in front of him.

"What are you doing? If you have something to say, get up and say it."

"No, Junior Brother, unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth, offended Senior Brother yesterday, my heart filled with fear and trepidation; today........"

"Alright, if you have something to say, get up and speak directly."

Speaking, Ye Zhangqing also raised his right hand in the air, intending to use Línglì to lift Wu Zhong up.

Wu Zhong offered no resistance, for otherwise the gap in their cultivation would make it impossible for Ye Zhangqing to do so.

After rising, Ye Zhangqing had Wu Zhong sit; upon sitting down as instructed, while pouring him a cup of tea, Ye Zhangqing spoke.

"Just speak plainly; your behavior is making me a bit anxious."

Ye Zhangqing didn't want to play these roundabout games with Wu Zhong, nor did he have the mood to guess what he was thinking, and went straight to the point.

Faced with Ye Zhangqing's question, Wu Zhong remained silent for a moment, then, as if having made some decision, gritted his teeth and said.

"Junior Brother is willing to follow Senior Brother; from now on, I will take Senior Brother as my guide."

Hmm???

How is this getting more absurd? What does "taking the horse's head as guidance" even mean? This guy is spouting nonsense.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing's doubtful expression did not lessen but intensified, his eyes fixed firmly on Wu Zhong.

He thought to himself, "Could this guy have water in his brain? Yesterday he wanted to step on me, and today he's talking about taking the horse's head as guidance? How can he change so quickly?"

After a brief thought, he felt it might be that yesterday's blow was too great, and this kid might have some psychological issue.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhangqing also felt sympathy, and his tone softened.

"Well... yesterday's matter you don't need to take to heart; we are both Young City Lords, so such trivial matters naturally shouldn't be overly concerned about—rest assured, I................"

"Shī xiōng, I'm being sincere; I truly want to follow you closely."

Hmm???

Having heard the meaning in Ye Zhangqing's words, before he could finish speaking, Wu Zhong interrupted with a firm expression.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing's brows furrowed slightly.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

This guy's change is too fast; yesterday he was still posturing for a showdown with me, and today he's like this, really leaving people baffled.

In just one night, did his brain go bad? That shouldn't be; after all, he also has immortal realm cultivation, his soul should be able to protect his mind.

He wanted to know the reason behind Wu Zhong's actions.

But this time, faced with Ye Zhangqing's question, Wu Zhong fell into silence, his whole appearance showing extreme inner conflict.

Had he hit the nail on the head? What unknown secrets lay behind?

Seeing Wu Zhong's constipated appearance, Ye Zhangqing knew there must be some unspeakable difficulty.

However, he didn't urge him on; he wasn't gossipy, and didn't have a strong curiosity about others' affairs.

Especially someone like Wu Zhong, whom nobody is familiar with, so there was even less desire to investigate.

Everyone has their own secrets; too much curiosity is not a good thing.

"If you don't want to say.................."

Seeing Wu Zhong still not knowing how to speak after a long while, Ye Zhangqing simply thought it better if he didn't say anything, since he himself wasn't interested anyway.

But just as he opened his mouth, Wu Zhong over there also seemed to have made up his mind and spoke up similarly.

"Because of a woman."

The two spoke one after another, their words fell, their eyes met, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.

Especially Ye Zhangqing, I originally thought Wu Zhong wouldn't say it, but I didn't expect this guy to blurt it out.

But this remark leaves Ye Zhangqing somewhat puzzled: 'You only follow my lead because of a woman?'

What does this have to do with a woman?

I don't understand what this means.

I somewhat can't understand this.

I want senior brother to help me win over a woman.

Killing someone?

No.

Is that seizing treasure?

Not either, I want senior brother to help me steal her heart.

Huh???

Perhaps it's because it's already been said openly; Wu Zhong no longer has his previous reservations, but after a few sentences, Ye Zhangqing's expression grows increasingly strange.

So, this guy knelt at my door early this morning, then wanted to follow my lead and follow me left and right, all entirely because of a woman.

But you want to pursue a woman—what does that have to do with me? Why did you come to my place, or are you................

Do I know this woman?

It shouldn't be; I just arrived in the Immortal Realm, and I've been stuck in Cooking King Immortal City for several months, and I don't know any women in the Immortal Realm.

Moreover, he, Ye Zhangqing, isn't interested in these things; rouge and skulls only affect his cultivation speed.

Who would a decent person mess with these?

In response, Wu Zhong shook his head, indicating Ye Zhangqing doesn't know her.

Don't know? If you don't know, why are you looking for me?

So what do you come to me for?

Because I think senior brother Ye can surpass her older brother.

Huh???

Wu Zhong, on the other hand, held nothing back; facing Ye Zhangqing's inquiries, he answered every question, full of sincerity.

But the more they talked, the more Ye Zhangqing wondered, where did this brother suddenly come from?

Furthermore, I am Emperor Sovereign Realm, you are Immortal Realm; hearing this tone, Wu Zhong himself can't handle that brother, so I have even less chance.

What can Emperor Sovereign Realm do?