Chapter 617: translation of title

Translation

Zhang Fu looked up at the sky, Kong Yuan Si was bound by iron chains, and under Le Zizhen's pulling he stepped closer to Guimen Guan; he could clearly see the pleading on Kong's face, could also see Kong struggling with all his might, yet he could not even stay still, let alone break the iron shackles, his face showed no hint of sympathy, and he said:

"A mere Kong Yuan Si is not worth offending the Underworld!"

How could he possibly not know that once Le Zizhen drags Kong into the Underworld, what fate awaits him? He has committed every evil in the mortal world, and for various reasons he escaped a disaster—no, not just one disaster—but these accounts cannot be erased; in the Underworld there exists a ledger recording his crimes.

He is a cultivator; if he walks the path of transcendence, even though he has done all the evil, before his lifespan runs out the Underworld folk still have no way to deal with him.

Only that.

Who made him short‑sighted—no, that's not the right term, for with Xuanqing Daozhang and Le Zhuang's status, the real culprit is still the young master of his family; yet Kong Yuan Si stepped forward, thinking Xuanqing Daozhang was just holding a choke, never expecting that Xuanqing Daozhang was an Underworld being who could summon Guimen Guan.

Moreover, he could summon a Death‑Calling Envoy!

Given Kong Yuan Si's sins, once he reaches the Underworld he'll have to traverse the Eighteen Levels of Hell.

Thinking of this, Zhang Fu couldn't help but sneer, "Young master, this Kong Imperial Attendant is indeed unlucky!"

"Unlucky? What kind of unlucky is he?"

Zhu Xing snorted, calmly saying, "He is taking the blame for you and me; truly, that's his honor!"

Zhang Fu was first stunned, then recovered, realizing that this time, if Zhu Xing hadn't happened to meet Kong Yuan Si leaving and invite him over for fun, without Kong's accompaniment, when they reached the Le family the young master would likely first dispatch nearby warriors to capture Le Zhuang.

During that time, Xuanqing Daozhang would certainly stand up for Le Zhuang; Zhu Xing's warriors are the elite among the Zhu Clan's soldiers, but given Xuanqing Daozhang's displayed skill, there's no need to think—the elite warriors, however refined, could not match Xuanqing Daozhang, and most would die at his hands.

Finally.

He is the one who must step forward!

From the recent duel between Xuanqing Daozhang and Kong Yuan Si, he saw through Xuanqing Daozhang's true nature; regarding whether he could defeat Xuanqing Daozhang, his chance of success is only sixty to seventy percent. This is because he knows Xuanqing Daozhang's abilities; if it were his first life‑or‑death clash with Xuanqing Daozhang, who would win remains uncertain.

Even if Xuanqing Daozhang falls to him, unless he can slay Xuanqing Daozhang in one breath, giving him no chance to recover, otherwise, even if Xuanqing Daozhang is defeated, he could likely seize the moment to summon Guimen Guan and call forth that Death‑Calling Envoy.

He does not yet know how formidable this Death‑Calling Envoy is; although he knows Le Zizhen can control Kong Yuan Si, no matter how Kong struggles it is futile—it's an identity suppression. Underworld beings heavily suppress Corpse Cultivators, a fringe path; he himself is a proper martial cultivator.

In the mortal realm, a Death‑Calling Envoy finds it hard to exert its full power, and without knowing Le Zizhen's true nature, he still lacks confidence to surpass Le Zizhen.

Who knows if he will capsize in the gutter or be completely crushed by Le Zizhen!

"Young master, you are right; this Kong Imperial Attendant is dying in my place!"

Zhang Fu took a deep breath, exhaled a heavy gust of foul air, his complexion steadied, and gratefully said, "When we return, I will erect a memorial tomb for the Kong Imperial Attendant. His family is small; I will take good care of him!" "Hmph, take good care, but don't take care to the point of making him lie in bed!"

Zhu Xing snorted coldly, seeing no hint of embarrassment on Zhang Fu's face, said lightly, "Not long ago, didn't the Kong Imperial Attendant just take a concubine? I'm quite taken with that woman; truly, I didn't realize the Kong Imperial Attendant has such good taste—he can find a hidden beauty like that!"

Zhang Fu declared, "Young master, rest assured; after we return, I will bring the Kong Imperial Attendant's concubine to your bed!"

"Zhu Young Master, Zhu Young Master, Zhang Fu, Zhang Fu… you bunch of bastards!"

Kong Yuan Si shouted for a long time until his throat was hoarse; Zhu Xing and the others, not even attempting to rescue him, didn't give him a second glance before turning away. Overcome by suppressed anger, he cursed loudly, realizing those beasts Zhu Xing were unreliable, flattered his face, pitifully looked at Le Zizhen, and pleaded:

"Lord, lord, my yang lifespan is not yet exhausted, my yang lifespan is not yet exhausted, please spare me! If you release me, whatever the conditions, I will agree, even if I become your dog, no problem, lord, show great mercy!"

Le Zizhen ignored Kong Yuan Si's pleas!

"Zizhen, your enemy stands before you, yet you don't seek revenge? How can you watch him leave with eyes wide open?"

A surprised voice rang in his mind; Le Zizhen knew it was his uncle transmitting the sound, and without concealment, said directly, "Zhu Xing alive is more useful than dead at my hands; he is the whetstone I left for Xiao Zhuang!"

"I see!"

Xuanqing Daozhang was unsurprised, and transmitted again, "By the way, what miraculous property does the jade pendant your wife gave my disciple possess?"

You have reached this novel.

When Le Zizhen saw Zhu Xing, he did not strike him; he had already guessed this possibility. Though Underworld beings find it hard to exert their full power in the mortal realm, given Le Zizhen's situation, even if he can only use half his ability, he still believes Le Zizhen can definitely slay Zhu Xing and avenge his grievance.

He did not act that way; he must have his own reasoning, likely intending to use Zhu Xing as a whetstone for Le Zhuang.

Sure enough.

Just as he guessed!

"That jade pendant primarily prevents evil spirits from harming Ping'an, that child!"

Le Zizhen strained to control his gaze and expression, fearing Xuanqing Daozhang would detect any abnormality.

He couldn't help but ask about the jade pendant his wife gave Wang Ping'an while they walked through Guimen Guan toward his mother's territory.

It wasn't his wife who was unwilling to waste Wang Ping'an's innately supreme Yin body; she secretly gave the Yin Moon Sect's heirloom jade pendant, passing it off as an ordinary jade pendant to Wang Ping'an. It contains the founding method of the Yin Moon Sect; once Wang Ping'an matures and begins cultivation, he will receive that cultivation method.

Given the profundity of that cultivation method, he believes that as long as Wang Ping'an's mind is not muddled, he will choose to practice that method; once Wang Ping'an follows that method, even if he does not wish to become a disciple of the Yin Moon Sect, he will inevitably become one.

(End of chapter)