Chapter 77: All Are Rebellious Disciples

Hong Zun urged Qing Shi to chase quickly; if those little rabbit brats actually get into Jinhai Yingdi, it's over.

Just as Qing Shi was about to act, Shi Song blocked his way.

The situation has already come to this; letting Qing Shi chase after them, given Zhao Zhengping's temperament, he'd likely just clash head-on.

He even dared to trap his own master with a formation, let alone face Qing Shi.

To prevent the situation from expanding further, Shi Song obviously couldn't let Qing Shi act, so he just let the Divine Sword Peak disciples go.

All Shi Song wants is peace; such a tiny request, why is it so hard?

"Fellow Daoist Qing Shi, let's stop here."

"Ah, Shi Song, move aside, otherwise I won't let this rest between us."

Without waiting for Qing Shi's reply, Hong Zun inside the formation roared first, his eyes blood-red, his face ferocious, looking like an enraged lion.

After speaking, he roared at Qing Shi.

"What are you standing there for? Get him!"

Seeing the disciples successfully board the star‑ship and it slowly lift off, Hong Zun grew increasingly anxious.

Qing Shi also reacted at once, immediately striking out, and the two instantly became entangled in combat.

"Senior Brother.........."

On the star‑ship, seeing Qing Shi and Shi Song fighting fiercely, a disciple asked, and Zhao Zhengping replied without thinking.

"Never mind, set off."

Immediately, the three star‑ships went full throttle, heedless of spirit‑stone consumption, and vanished in a whoosh.

The star‑ships were very fast; watching the three disappear without a trace, Hong Zun was almost driven mad.

"Rebellious disciples, rebellious disciples................."

Only a sorrowful howl remained, echoing throughout Divine Sword Peak.

Meanwhile, as the star‑ship departed, Shi Song also chose to stop fighting; not long after, Hong Zun blasted through the formation and stormed out, furious.

He glared at Shi Song with a vicious stare.

"You stupid bastard, do you know what I've lost? Without the little Qing boy, how am I supposed to get through this year? How am I supposed to get through?"

Shi Song naturally didn't know these things; facing Hong Zun's angry glare, he even unconsciously shrank his neck, yet at the same time he felt puzzled.

"It's not that serious, right? It's just a disciple; he's gone, so be it—we can take him back in a year anyway."

But Shi Song obviously didn't dare say that; at this moment it's better not to provoke him further.

"Heh, heh, that junior fellow, since things here are settled, Senior Brother will head back first; the Law Enforcement Hall still has plenty of business, you don't need to see me off, you don't need to see me off."

As he spoke, Shi Song intended to slip away, but Hong Zun let out an angry shout.

"Old coot, don't you dare run."

Saying that, he charged straight up; seeing this, Shi Song's scalp went numb, he kept retreating and dodging, but Hong Zun refused to give up, not knowing what grudge or hatred lay behind it.

He's probably just angry because of Zhao Zhengping and the other disciples.

Indeed, being backstabbed by one's own disciple is hard for anyone to accept, so............. sorry, little Xu Jie.

Not wanting to continue entangling with Hong Zun, Shi Song stepped back to create distance and then shouted loudly.

"Junior fellow, wait."

"Old coot, any last words? For the sake of our brotherhood, I'll let you finish."

"Junior fellow, don't get agitated; like this, I have a secret I'll tell you—let me go."

"Heh, you old coot, you're always ruining my plans; now you want to trick me again—do you think I'll believe you?"

"Really, I absolutely won't deceive you, junior fellow; this concerns your disciple Xu Jie."

"Speak."

Upon hearing it concerned those rebellious disciples, Hong Zun became interested and also calmed down a bit.

Seeing this, Shi Song swallowed, then spoke rapidly.

"Your disciple Xu Jie came to see me a few days ago."

The speed of his speech was astonishing; as soon as he finished, Shi Song had already vanished from the spot, without a trace of lingering.

He had decided that, within the coming year, his Law Enforcement Hall would have no further involvement with Divine Sword Peak.

He paid no attention to Shi Song's escape; upon hearing those words, he stared blankly for a moment, then suddenly burst into loud laughter to the heavens.

"Ha ha, ha ha............"

I understand, I completely understand; now it's clear, as expected, as expected.

What a bunch of rebellious disciples, what a bunch of sneaky little rabbit brats.

"Good, good, you actually used such despicable means to stab your master in the back—good, you truly are the master's fine disciples."

Hong Zun laughed wildly, laughed with sorrow, laughed with anger, laughed with resentment.

Seeing him like that, Qing Shi stepped forward with some concern to comfort him.

"Are you alright? Sigh, those little rabbit brats are truly outrageous, they don't know how to respect teacher and uphold the Way; you shouldn't take it to heart, after all they're our own disciples—just give them stricter training later, like me.............."

Qing Shi truly worried that Hong Zun might not be able to let go.

Looking at this old brother, Qing Shi felt relieved; fortunately his own little Wang Yao is well‑behaved, unlike Hong Zun's several rebellious disciples.

However, before Qing Shi could finish his words, Hong Zun interrupted him directly, a cold smile appearing on his face.

"Like you? Like you what? Just as stupid?"

"How am I speaking? I'm still just worried about you."

"Worried about me? You'd better think about yourself first—is your disciple really something good?"

"Huh???"

"What do you mean?"

What do you mean? Think about it yourself— the whole matter, only you and I know it, how did those rebellious disciples find out that Little Changqing was in my Dong Fu?

I've never told anyone, and even my several disciples don't know; the only person who could have leaked the information is you.

However, you're somewhat stupid, but not beyond hope; at least you wouldn't tell others, and the only one you might tell is just that one person.

As Hong Zun spoke, Qing Shi was completely dumbfounded.

If that's the case, then did my Little Wang Yao betray me?

Qing Shi himself certainly knows that he indeed leaked a lot of information to Little Wang Yao.

Before, he didn't think much about it, but now upon reflection, it seems Little Wang Yao was deliberately probing for this information; however, he had absolutely no guard up, so he didn't notice anything amiss.

But now, their entire plan has been learned by those rebellious disciples, which is undoubtedly a problem.

"Impossible, how could Little Wang Yao betray me? I'm her master!"

In a moment, the padded jacket let wind through; the icy, bone‑chilling wind blew through the torn jacket, making Qing Shi's heart feel ice‑cold.

Seeing Qing Shi's incredulous expression, Hong Zun gave a cold snort and said.

"Still talking about teacher's kindness and filial piety, as close as father and daughter, but in the end you're still a rebellious disciple— a few words and you were completely taken in by a little girl; you've practically lived like a dog all these years."

Hong Zun was indeed angry, his words were a bit harsh, but he really couldn't help it; considering the whole affair, the biggest mistake was this Qing Shi.

If it weren't for him leaking the two of them's plan to Wang Yao, how could those rebellious disciples have succeeded so easily?

So, it's not fear of a wolf‑like opponent, but fear of.............

He gave a cold snort and immediately turned and left.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to chase after them— what, are you suggesting I go hang myself?"