Otherworldly Desert Dust

Chapter 276 - 231: Master Jiao Zhu’s Overwhelming Bullying

"The matter discussed today relates to whether you and I rot in this bitter cold for a lifetime or ascend to become saints revered by all races!" Master Cai Huang’s tone became more serious.

Wu Hen wondered upon hearing this, could it be that Old Deng is about to entrust him with a mission from the Holy Sect?

What other secrets did the Holy Sect hold? Were their Evolutionary Methods unique or did they possess an unknown and mysterious ore vein that continuously shaped powerful members?

"I’m listening attentively, my master..." Wu Hen adopted a respectful attitude.

His own demeanor just now must have pleased Cai Huang.

His gaze toward Wu Hen had evidently changed, becoming gentler and even carrying a hint of negotiation in his tone.

"I’ve been both overtly and covertly at odds with Jiao Zhu for many years. It’s not just that his strength surpasses mine by a head, but also because he has many henchmen and lackeys. The day you and Jiao Liecheng had that brawl, I was watching from afar, and so was Jiao Zhu..." Cai Huang paused here, his gaze drifting towards the tea tray. Enjoy new tales from NovelBin.Côm

Wu Hen immediately understood, rose to his feet, walked over to the tea tray, brewed a pot of hot tea, and presented it to Cai Huang.

It was evident that Cai Huang was injured, and his breathing was very labored.

After taking a sip of tea, Cai Huang no longer put on that imposing manner, but quickly adjusted his breathing.

"You performed very well, with just the right measure. However, you overestimated the relationship between your teacher and him and underestimated Jiao Zhu’s narrow-mindedness. He’s only not moving against you yet because he has not found a suitable opportunity. Once you violate the rules of the Holy Sect, he will surely peel off a layer of your skin!" Cai Huang said.

"Does Master mean to say that in Master Jiao Zhu’s eyes, I am already half a dead man?" Wu Hen asked.

"Exactly. Jiao Zhu is narrow-minded and vengeful. Plus, Xin Feng’s death is greatly related to you. He and Xin Feng were always in cahoots. He doesn’t question you because I can still frighten him somewhat. But have you thought about it? The fact that I am weak due to a failed comprehension can’t be hidden in the Holy Sect. Now is naturally the best timing for him to move against you!" Cai Huang said.

Wu Hen pretended to be enlightened, and after the realization, he even showed a hint of panic.

"Master, what... what should I do then? Although my Cultivation has soared recently, to contend with Master Jiao Zhu is still extraordinarily difficult," Wu Hen responded, following Cai Huang’s lead.

"Now you see why I called you to my side?" Cai Huang said.

"Thank you for enlightening me, Master!" Wu Hen bowed again to show his respect and gratitude.

"In the coming days, just stay inside my courtyard. Do not go out. Once I’ve recovered fully from my Breathing Control, Jiao Zhu naturally won’t dare to assault you again!" Cai Huang said.

Wu Hen nodded repeatedly and also repeatedly expressed his thanks.

...

He stayed within the inner courtyard.

Wu Hen could clearly sense through his Third Rank Taste that Master Cai Huang was in a weakened state.

Even his strength fluctuated uncertainly, wavering between First-class Heavenly Brilliance and Second-class Heavenly Brilliance.

"Master Jiao Zhu has come to visit!"

Suddenly, a voice from outside the door announced loudly.

Before the echo faded, a figure approached with light footsteps. In the courtyard, members of the Holy Sect tasked with guarding the estate were present, but at this moment none dared to obstruct, allowing a man dressed in a vermilion robe to step forward.

The man was dignified, like a noble prince, with a Holy Bird perched on his arm, its feathers resplendent and elegant.

"Dear Junior Brother Cai Huang, why didn’t you tell your senior brother about your injury? This is a precious Red Shrimp that my subordinates gathered for you. I worried that those around you might not be trustworthy, so I brought it myself, which will greatly aid your recovery," Jiao Zhu said.

Entering the courtyard, Jiao Zhu walked as if he were in his own residence, fully aware of Cai Huang’s obsession with cleanliness, yet still his dusty boots stamped the ground in front of Cai Huang’s house.

"Injury is an overstatement. I was merely caught in a bit of confusion during my studies. Red Port is barren to begin with, and for senior brother to find such a rare item for me is too kind!" Cai Huang, having composed himself and looking every bit as dignified, sat within the house.

By Cai Huang’s side, Wu Hen stood like a stone sculpture.

However, Master Jiao Zhu still cast his gaze upon Wu Hen, pointing at him and saying, "This must be your seventh heir, not bad at all, quite sharp. Recently, he even defeated my disciple Jiao Liecheng, which truly surprised me."

"It was just luck, mere luck," Wu Hen responded.

"Did I give you permission to speak!" Suddenly, Master Jiao Zhu’s smile disappeared instantly; his eyes became cold and aggressive, as if he might slap Wu Hen at any moment, right on the forehead.

Wu Hen realized something immediately and kept silent.

"The strength is good, but the discipline is lacking. It would be better for junior brother to let him be disciplined under me. I assure you he will be more obedient than a dog," Jiao Zhu snorted coldly.

"There’s no need for senior brother to get angry over a junior," Cai Huang spoke at last.

"The Red Shrimp will replenish your qi and blood, allowing you to recover soon. You know we have duties to fulfill. With Xin Feng missing and not returning, and Hu He going mad, should anything unexpected happen to you, the High Emissary’s inspection will inevitably fall on me, the one in charge," Master Jiao Zhu said.

"I’m fine, senior brother need not worry about me. Let’s reserve this Red Shrimp for your disciple Jiao Liecheng. His Cultivation progresses slowly, and how can a vigorous and resolute person like Senior Brother Jiao Zhu lack a powerful right-hand man like my disciple Cai Ting?" Cai Huang started to speak with sarcasm.

Upon hearing this, Jiao Zhu’s expression changed instantly.

His emotions were clear as day, with no attempts to hide them.

And indeed, he had no need to hide them.

In Red Port, he was the undisputed Emperor, beyond the reach of anyone.

With his only real contender, Cai Huang, suffering from blood congestion and injury, he became even more brazen.

In fact, intruding on another Master’s seclusion for cultivation was already breaking the rules of the Holy Sect.

But Cai Huang dared not reprimand Jiao Zhu either.

"Heh, I was merely concerned about my junior brother’s injury and came to visit. Since my gesture is not appreciated, there is no need for me to overstay my welcome," Jiao Zhu said before he returned the Red Shrimp to his sleeve.

He rose to leave, but suddenly, his arm trembled.

The Holy Bird on his arm appeared to have received some command, spreading its wings toward Wu Hen and exposing its claws!

This Holy Bird might have resembled an ordinary Golden Eagle, but it was in fact a deadly creature.

In a flash, it had reached Wu Hen’s face, its claws maliciously aiming for Wu Hen’s eyes.

"Beast, cease your impudence!" Though Master Jiao Zhu scolded thus, he stood motionless, without any intervention.

He obviously had no intention of stopping it.

Even more damning, it was certain that this Holy Eagle was acting on his orders to attack!

Cai Huang remained seated, also without any movement.

If he intervened now, he would completely reveal the extent of his injury.

Yet he was also burning with anxiety because, after so many years of dealing with Jiao Zhu, he was all too aware of the strength of Jiao Zhu’s Golden Eagle.

Jiao Zhu had raised many disciples, and those who disobeyed were often killed by him, with their flesh feeding this Nine-Clawed Sacred Eagle. It could be said that unless one had reached the realm of the Holy Child, hardly any Holy Sect Disciple could withstand this Holy Bird’s fatal blow!

Cai Huang turned his head towards Wu Hen’s position.

In that instant, he considered several thoughts, pondering whether to intervene or not.

However, Wu Hen made a surprising move. He twisted his body, expertly dodged the Holy Eagle’s claws, and even reached out a hand to grasp the neck of the Nine-Clawed Sacred Eagle!

As the Nine-Clawed Sacred Eagle attacked like a bolt of lightning...

Wu Hen not only avoided it but also captured the Holy Bird, like a seasoned Hunter casually picking up a clueless wild chicken!

Cai Huang watched in amazement as Wu Hen settled back into his seat.

Master Jiao Zhu stood there too, face filled with astonishment.

The Holy Bird was as powerful as a Third-class Heavenly Brilliance, and was exceptionally good at sudden strikes. Even a Second-class or First-class Heavenly Brilliance would be severely injured if unprepared...

And yet, the fierce bird he’d nurtured seemed to have devolved, easily captured by a nondescript disciple!

"So Master Jiao Zhu’s real gift was this Golden Eagle, ah? I’ll cook it up into a hearty soup for my Master to replenish his vitality," Wu Hen said with a smile. Then he smacked the Golden Eagle on the head, shattering its skull.

"You!!" Master Jiao Zhu roared furiously, his eyes nearly ablaze.

"Oh, oh, Red Shrimp is indeed of little use to me, Elder Brother’s generosity is too much, going so far as to bring an eagle to visit me. Lately, my vitality has indeed been lacking, and Golden Eagle is a wonderful tonic!" Cai Huang also responded quickly, immediately offering his thanks with clasped hands.

After Cai Huang finished speaking, his gaze was like a torch, carrying a hint of warning as he watched the still enraged Master Jiao Zhu, and then he continued, "Could it be that I have misunderstood and Elder Brother’s intentions were to take my young life?"

"Heh, a Nine-clawed Golden Eagle is but a trifling gift to you!" Ultimately, Jiao Zhu managed to suppress his anger and left with a sweep of his sleeve.

Despite having left the courtyard, Jiao Zhu didn’t forget to issue a warning: "Junior brother had better rest well. Should anything untoward occur to you, your precious son and little daughter may just be forced to join my discipleship. My disciplining methods are not as soft as yours, which are akin to a woman’s!"

His mockery echoed through the courtyard for a long time.

His arrogance was extreme, even going as far as issuing direct threats!

Within the room, Cai Huang couldn’t hold back his rage any longer and smashed the sturdy stone tea table into dust with a slam of his hand!

"This is intolerable!" Cai Huang fumed, his complexion alternately turning pale and crimson.

"Master, have you and the old scoundrel Jiao Zhu always been at loggerheads?" Wu Hen inquired, seeing his state.

"Hmph, don’t ask what you shouldn’t," Cai Huang glared at Wu Hen, then seeing the Nine-clawed Golden Eagle still in his hand, softened somewhat and said, "You did well this time, not showing weakness to Jiao Zhu."

"Shall I simmer it for you, to fortify you?" Wu Hen smiled again.

With the Holy Meat secured, a Fourth Rank Physique was assured.

I hadn’t expected Master Jiao Zhu, despite his temper, to be rather decent!

"Very well!" Cai Huang nodded, "We must dampen his spirit!"

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