Chapter 72

Seeing Xu Jie's righteous and unbending demeanor, it seemed he truly was sacrificing self for the greater good, hence he came to accuse his own master.

Shi Song's gaze was deep, and he asked lightly.

"In that case, what do you want me to do?"

Regardless of whether Xu Jie's words are true or false, if his answer now were to have me severely punish Hong Zun, or even do something harmful to Hong Zun, then without hesitation Shi Song would directly act to seize him.

Such a disciple, the Dao Yi Sect does not need.

But facing Shi Song's words, Xu Jie shifted his tone and said.

"Disciple came here only hoping the master could rein in from the brink; as the peak's lord, one should not knowingly break the law; as for punishment............"

Saying this, Xu Jie bowed deeply, his words full of resolve.

"Disciple earnestly asks to bear the punishment in place of the master."

Hearing this, Shi Song's expression eased somewhat; if that's all, then Xu Jie is still not bad.

Understanding the importance of Sect rules, he is also wholly loyal to his master.

But Shi Song completely failed to notice that, with his head lowered, Xu Jie's mouth corner unconsciously revealed a smile.

He had long anticipated this; moreover, he never originally intended to harm his master Hong Zun, it was only being forced; his aim was merely to bring Ye Zhangqing along, so what's wrong?

"Master, don't blame me."

Silently chanting in his heart, at the same time Shi Song's voice came.

"Get up."

Following his words, he raised his head; Shi Song indicated lightly.

"I already know this matter; I will handle it myself; you may go."

"Yes."

No definite answer was given, but Xu Jie was absolutely certain Shi Song would not stand by, for that is his nature.

Everything went smoothly; after rushing back to Divine Sword Peak, Xu Jie went directly to the quarters of his second senior sister Liu Shuang.

Seeing him return, Liu Shuang and the three girls all spoke up asking.

"How is it?"

"Is there anything I can't handle when I go out?"

Hearing that, Xu Jie smugly said; next we'll see Elder Shi Song's methods.

On the other side, after discussion, Hong Zun and Qing Shi also decided to secretly hide Ye Zhangqing.

Hiding a Menial Disciple is still easy; at that time just bring him directly to Hong Zun's Dong Fu.

"This matter probably still needs to be told in advance to the kid Changqing."

"Hmm."

Having a plan, both of their moods relaxed considerably; little did they know, their most trusted disciple had already dealt them a stab in the back.

That evening's dinner, Ye Zhangqing prepared a new dish, roasted whole lamb, a full two hundred horned mountain goats, which are truly demonic beasts.

Whether to speak or not, the treatment of Divine Sword Peak's kitchen is getting better and better; the entire Divine Sword Peak's Steward Hall, whenever facing the kitchen's requests, never refuses, giving whatever is asked, as long as it can be obtained.

The aroma of roasted lamb fills the inside and outside of the courtyard.

The disciples, merely smelling the aroma, can hardly restrain the primordial force within them; moreover, with the Mission Hall closed, everyone can only stay within the Sect, no one going out.

Therefore, today's competition is even more intense than before.

"I, Li Dazui, have spoken today; today whoever dares to block my meal, I................"

"Get lost, it's been half a month and you're still only minor achievement in Golden Core Stage, still want to eat?"

Before he finished speaking, a nearby disciple kicked him flying.

"Fellow Shī xiōng, I have seven sisters at home, each as beautiful as sinking fish and falling geese, hiding the moon and shaming flowers; whoever is willing to give me a position will become my brother-in-law."

"Get lost, not to mention grabbing a position, you still want to take advantage of me?"

"My mother is alone, still unmarried to this day; which Shī xiōng if willing................"

"I, your father, don't have an unfilial son like you; get lost."

The fight was so intense it darkened sky and earth; injured disciples were everywhere; although none were fatal wounds, the bloodshed still makes one's scalp tingle.

Some disciples even go so far as to take healing pills while fighting, never retreating.

"I'm fed up with you; you've taken ten healing pills, right?"

"Mind your own business; I have plenty of pills; today I'll stubbornly endure until I wear you out."

"Who fears whom; you think only you have them?"

Today is the new dish; who wouldn't want to taste the first hot bite?

Finally, when it came time for Fàn diǎn, the disciples who had seized positions strode into the courtyard heads high, chests out, and upon entering were instantly stunned.

All that could be seen were orderly piles of charcoal arranged in the courtyard; the point wasn't that, but rather on the charcoal lay the roasted whole lamb, crisp outside, tender inside, shining golden.

On the golden‑yellow crisp skin, visible fat dripped drop by drop, making a sizzling sound, accompanied by the disciples' gulping sounds.

The aroma filled the surroundings; at that moment, in the disciples' eyes, the roasted lamb seemed to emit waves of golden light.

At that moment Ye Zhangqing also walked out from the kitchen holding a tea vat, looking at the crowd and said.

"Fellow Shī xiōng, today we eat roasted whole lamb without splitting; here there are two hundred sheep total, ten people per sheep, plus there are big buns; fellow Shī xiōng, help yourselves."

Hearing this, the crowd could no longer restrain themselves; they immediately rushed at the roasted lamb like tigers into a flock of sheep.

Ten people gathered together; someone pulled off a leg in one go, immediately causing others' displeasure.

"Damn, you're over the top; give me half."

"Dream on."

Watching the crowd resume their scramble, Ye Zhangqing felt he had made a mistaken decision; he should have divided it beforehand.

Sigh, I was careless; definitely not because I was lazy.

The taste of this roasted whole lamb left the disciples unable to stop, and moreover, someone surprisingly discovered

This this this........... actually can refine Línglì?

This effect is simply heaven-defying.

"Cut the crap, if we don't eat the bones now there won't be any left."

"Don't throw the bones away, if you can't chew them give them to me, my teeth are strong."

"I can't chew? Even if it were brains today I'd gnaw it out."

In the end, the disciples didn't spare even the bones.

After the meal, the disciples were satisfied, but only those who failed to secure a spot suffered; just now they looked so hungry it was crazy.

I originally thought I could at least pick up the leftovers; if I couldn't get meat, sucking on a bone would be fine.

But when I finally looked, there wasn't even a bone, not even a hair.

After resting for about half a Shíchén, the disciples began to leave one after another.

After waiting for everyone to leave, only Hong Zun, Qing Shi, Liu Shuang, Xu Jie and the others remained; at that moment Hong Zun looked at Xu Jie and the others and said in an annoyed tone.

"What are you still doing here?"

"We..............."

"Go on, go on, if you have nothing to do, hurry up and scram."

Hong Zun had something to say to Ye Zhangqing; seeing that these kids had no sense at all and lingered here for half a day, he couldn't help but directly drive them away.

After being scolded by their master, Xu Jie and the others left, pretending to know nothing.

After those few left, Hong Zun then smiled and said to Ye Zhangqing.

"Kid, come over."