Chapter 3144: You're a sword immortal—why bring me along?

Seeing Hong Zun below, pointing at himself and cursing loudly, Qi Xiong's first reaction was to be stunned.

No, that old fogey's just saying his own words.

The one who's ashamed before the ancestors is him, and the one who can't face the ancestors is also him.

Think of Qi Xiong, who's toiled for the sect for how many years, wiping these guys' backsides, only to end up as a sinner?

Seeing Hong Zun below still cursing, only hearing Qi Xiong let out an angry shout.

"Enough."

His voice thundered like lightning, as if making the whole hall tremble; startled by that shout, Hong Zun finally shut his mouth, yet still muttered with a face full of grievance.

"Why are you yelling at me?"

"Shut up, what do you mean I have no face to meet the ancestors? I've devoted myself to the sect, toiled for years, exhausted my efforts, and I'm ashamed before the ancestors."

"You're the senior brother, aren't you?"

"As senior brother, I should die, I should be wiping your asses, you, Hong Zun, old drunk, that's you—over the years, from the lower realm to the immortal realm, how much trouble have you caused, and who always cleaned it up for you?"

"It's you, senior brother."

"Who taught you your sword arts from childhood?"

"It was you."

"Who got you the sword manuals and treasured swords?"

"It was you."

"Then do I even have the right to face the ancestors?"

"Yes."

"Hmph, cut the nonsense—explain today's affair clearly, or I'll fight you to the end."

"This… senior brother, I really don't know anything about this—you know me, I, Hong Zun, am not the type to chase empty fame."

"If not you, then who?"

"Then how would I know?"

"Hong Zun truly feels wronged; this matter truly has nothing to do with him—from start to finish, his idea was just to go through the motions."

"As for the title of Sword Immortal, he never gave it a thought—what use could it have?"

"If it could be traded for two meals, he might have some interest, but you can't eat it."

"Hearing Hong Zun's repeated protests, Qi Xiong also fell silent—could he really have been wronged?"

"As the saying goes, none knows a son like his father, and an elder brother is like a father; as senior brother, Qi Xiong naturally understands Hong Zun."

"This guy's talent for causing trouble is no small matter, and he's bold too—if he really caused trouble and faced questioning, Hong Zun would admit what he did and deny what he didn't."

"This time, it really seems unrelated to him."

"But this isn't Hong Zun's doing—how could it be like this? With so many sword dao experts idly bored, why would they accompany him in an act? What's the point?"

"There's definitely something going on here; they just don't know it yet."

"At this point, Xu Jie spoke up again."

"Could it be that everyone misunderstood the sect master?"

"Misunderstand what?"

"Hearing that, Qi Xiong frowned and said, what's there to misunderstand about this?"

"In response, Xu Jie said slowly."

"Didn't the sect master earlier mention Junior Brother Ye Changqing? Could it be that everyone mistakenly thought that by helping the master obtain the Sword Immortal title, they'd earn Ye Changqing's gratitude?"

"Huh???"

"As soon as that was said, everyone froze, then upon further thought, it really did seem so."

"After all, aside from that, there's no other reason worth so many experts exerting themselves like this."

"After a moment's contemplation, Qi Xiong nodded."

"Old Three, your words hit the nail on the head—I'd estimate it's about eighty percent likely."

"Exactly, I said it's not my fault—it's all that little Ye Changqing……"

"Seeing that his name was finally cleared, Hong Zun shouted indignantly, saying from the start he'd insisted it had nothing to do with him, and he didn't know why it turned out this way."

"But upon hearing this, Ye Changqing was speechless."

"No, that's got nothing to do with me—I didn't do anything."

"They want to eat, but I never agreed—how can this be dragged onto me?"

"Besides, you're the one who became the Sword Immortal—hand over the pot for me to carry."

"In response, Hong Zun shifted his tone."

"Ye Changqing kid, I wasn't blaming you—this matter is mainly Xu Jie's fault, that is, you, Old Three Xu; without you, where would all this trouble come from?"

"Huh???"

"Seeing Hong Zun suddenly turn and point at himself while cursing, Xu Jie was completely bewildered."

"What does this have to do with me?"

"He pointed at himself, bewildered, and Hong Zun barked without hesitation."

"How is it not related to you? If it weren't for you few rebellious disciples acting on your own, where would all this later trouble come from? It's you who started it."

"If it weren't for the master, we'd just be putting on a show ourselves—we've had no contact with anyone else."

"Just say whether you were the ringleader—now it's gotten Ye Changqing involved too, rebellious disciple, what punishment do you deserve?"

"I……………… I………………"

"Faced with Hong Zun's tirade, Xu Jie went numb, mouth open, momentarily not knowing what to say."

"This matter has nothing to do with him—Master, if you want someone to take the blame, at least find a better excuse."

But before Xu Jie could refute, on the high platform, Qi Xiong's voice also rang out.

"Hmm, Lǎo Sān, this matter is indeed your oversight."

"Not the Sect Master, how could this involve us? We're just ordinary disciples; where would we get such great power?"

"Lǎo Sān, when you make a mistake you must own up; look, here it comes."

Just as Qi Xiong was speaking, a Chuānyīn fú shot over violently, coming from Zhao Tianqing.

The content of the fú was also simple: just asking Qi Xiong when the meal would be.

Now the great matter is accomplished, the title of Sword Immortal has already settled; should the previous promise be fulfilled?

After receiving the content of the fú, Qi Xiong's mouth twitched, but he didn't hide it, directly informing everyone present.

Hearing that, everyone's faces turned strange; are we about to start the feast? This is all confused, but the problem is, even if our Dao One Immortal Sect wanted to explain, probably no one would believe.

After all, Hong Zun truly became a Sword Immortal; you can't deny that.

And Hong Zun, upon regaining his senses, immediately scolded Xu Jie and the others.

"Look, look at what you've done, a bunch of rebellious disciples, ruining the master's great affair!"

Hmm???

No, what big thing could you have?

In response, Xu Jie and his fellow senior brothers all stared wide-eyed, with a dazed expression; this is just speaking off the cuff, right? Forcing slander?

But given the situation, this blame, whether they want to bear it or not, they have to bear it.

"When encountering matters, not consulting the master, acting on your own—this is the trouble you've caused; in the end, won't the master still have to clean up after you?"

Hong Zun scolded with increasing fervor; upon hearing this, Xu Jie suddenly clasped his hands and spoke earnestly.

"Shīzūn, I know I was wrong; please, Shīzūn, save my life."

Hmm???

It was just idle talk, but I didn't expect this kid to kneel directly; this actually gave Hong Zun a start.

No, how can I save you? With so many powerhouses from the Immortal Realm, what can I do?

Looking at Xu Jie with a complex gaze, this kid is playing tricks on him again.