Apart from the four-unlike-anything, who had been peeking from the rooftop with his mouth agape, no one knew what truly transpired within Sima Hongfeng’s chambers.
The commotion inside was considerable, lasting for a good half of the night before it finally ceased.
At last, the door opened, and Chi Mei and Mu Yuan emerged with smiles, clearly unfulfilled.
They paid no heed to the late hour and immediately sought an audience with Chi Di, the sect leader of the Qingqiu Demonic Gate.
This was because the information they had extracted from Sima Hongfeng was utterly astonishing.
“What? Grand Immortal Kongxu is not dead, but has lived a second life and has returned reborn!”
Even Chi Di, who was as steady as a rock and could remain unfazed if a mountain collapsed before him, was greatly startled by this news.
Who was Grand Immortal Kongxu!
In those days, he had wreaked havoc across half the Immortal Spirit Realm single-handedly. If this old schemer were to revive, wouldn’t it stir up countless bloody storms?
However, after hearing the subsequent reports from Chi Mei and Mu Yuan, he let out a heavy sigh of relief, and the heart that had been lodged in his throat finally settled, though his expression turned ashen.
Grand Immortal Kongxu might already possess the strength to slaughter gods!
Currently, the mountain gate of the Void Sword Sect was guarded by a divine beast.
Every single disciple in the Void Sword Sect practiced martial arts; even the handyman disciples in the kitchens had mastered the Void Sword Intent and the Void Sword Control Technique.
“Foolish! You two good-for-nothings were played by Sima Hongfeng, do you understand?”
Chi Di roared, his voice like a tidal wave.
Chi Mei and Mu Yuan were instantly sent flying by the impact, groaning and with blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.
Played by Sima Hongfeng?
They refused to accept this. Sima Hongfeng was merely a lecherous old man; how could he possibly deceive them?
Furthermore, the two of them had used special methods and undergone several screenings, confirming that Sima Hongfeng was telling the truth and could not be lying.
“Sect Leader, your subordinate believes that Sima Hongfeng could not have lied to us…”
Chi Mei, possessing immense confidence in her professional capabilities, offered a defense.
However, before she could finish speaking, she was sent flying by a palm strike from Chi Di. Her already protruding lumbar disc became even more pronounced.
Mu Yuan trembled in fear, daring not to argue, knowing that questioning the Sect Leader would lead to dire consequences.
“What do you think! Use your brain, won’t you? If the old scoundrel Sima was telling the truth, and Grand Immortal Kongxu had returned with the power to slaughter gods, we would have been chopped into meat paste long ago for humiliating the Void Sword Sect like that. We wouldn’t even need Grand Immortal Kongxu to act; that so-called mountain-guarding divine beast could have easily annihilated our sect.”
Chi Di’s face was incredibly cold as he berated Chi Mei thoroughly.
A divine beast guarding the mountain for the Void Sword Sect, was he kidding?
Even the most top-tier immortal sects could only offer sacrifices to divine beasts and beg for their protection; it was merely a cooperative relationship.
The Void Sword Sect, a sect that didn’t even rank among the lower echelons, how could it enslave a divine beast?
Moreover, the Void Sword Intent and the Void Sword Control Technique were recognized as top-tier immortal techniques, not common cabbage. Even if the Void Sword Sect truly possessed them, they would only be taught to the most outstanding genius disciples. Did a handyman who cooked meals have the right to cultivate them?
The only believable part was the rebirth of Grand Immortal Kongxu, but to possess the power to slaughter gods upon his return was too exaggerated, thus impossible and false.
Chi Di, with an air of all-knowing wisdom, pointed out the flaws in each piece of information, scolding Chi Mei and Mu Yuan to use their brains before reporting intelligence in the future.
Originally, the two of them had intended to report the various unusual aspects of Ji Mo. Now, they could only swallow their words.
It was better not to speak too much, lest they get beaten again.
“It seems Sima Hongfeng is indeed cunning and treacherous, managing to fool you. However, such a low-level trick cannot deceive me; it’s merely showing off in front of an expert. To dare to play tricks under my nose, it seems they no longer wish to live. Therefore, in the upcoming so-called trials, I will let them die in despair and helplessness.”
Chi Di’s face was filled with murderous intent, having decided to kill Sima Hongfeng and his companions.
Of course, to avoid negative repercussions, he would use trickery to ensure the deaths of these three from the Void Sword Sect were legitimate.
Chi Mei and Mu Yuan left Chi Di’s valley with heavy hearts.
They had expected to receive great rewards upon their arrival, but instead, they were reprimanded.
“Mu Yuan, do you also think we were tricked by that old scoundrel Sima Hongfeng?”
Chi Mei remained indignant, feeling incredibly uneasy.
If this were truly the case, then Sima Hongfeng’s acting skills were truly terrifying.
Mu Yuan pondered for a long time before nodding: “I hope we were indeed deceived, otherwise…”
Chi Mei understood the unspoken reason.
If Sima Hongfeng’s words were true, then the consequences would be truly unimaginable. What would be the outcome for the Qingqiu Demonic Gate if they treated the Void Sword Sect in such a manner?
“Yes, we must have been fooled by that dog Sima Hongfeng.”
Chi Mei, holding her slightly protruding waist, comforted herself.
Yet, the image of Ji Mo kept surfacing in her mind, and she felt something was very wrong, becoming more alarmed the more she thought about it.
She had to remember that her true form was a Chi Huan Tie Xian Snake, with an incredibly resilient bone structure, comparable to a high-grade immortal artifact, yet she was almost broken by Ji Mo with a casual twist.
“No, I must be overthinking it.”
Chi Mei shook her head in fear, not daring to dwell on it further.
She planned to go back, take a bath, and get a good night’s sleep to forget these chaotic thoughts.
Mu Yuan also returned to the territory of the Gou Mang tribe to report the night’s events to the higher-ups.
…
The sun was high in the sky.
Ji Hanhan finally woke up, sporting two panda eyes.
He had not slept well last night, mainly because his sensitive ears had been disturbed by the sounds Sima Hongfeng had made, making it difficult for him to fall asleep.
In the courtyard.
The four-unlike-anything lay on the ground, lazily basking in the sun.
Er Lengzi was practicing his sword.
It had to be said that Er Lengzi’s talent in swordsmanship was indeed not bad; the Void Sword Intent on his person was becoming increasingly robust. It was likely that within a few years, he would be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of sect leader.
“Where is the Sect Leader? Hasn’t he woken up yet?”
Ji Mo did not see Sima Hongfeng and asked.
Today was the day they were to face the trials from the Qingqiu Demonic Gate. As the sect leader, why was he still sleeping in?
The four-unlike-anything displayed a knowing smile and said, “Even if he wanted to get up, he couldn’t.”
“Couldn’t get up? Could it be that he overexerted himself last night and is now depleted?”
Ji Mo frowned. Sima Hongfeng was too unaware of his limits; at his age, he shouldn’t be so reckless.
“Heh heh, that old fellow would love to be depleted, but he can’t achieve it.” The four-unlike-anything stifled a laugh.
Ji Mo walked towards Sima Hongfeng’s room, intending to wake him up personally.
Upon opening the door, he was stunned by the scene before him.
He saw Sima Hongfeng wearing only a pair of shorts, his limbs securely tied to the bed, and a dirty sock stuffed into his mouth.
His body was covered in whip marks and candle oil, and there were bloody whips and unburnt candles on the floor.
“Sect Leader, you’re quite something. I didn’t expect you’d have this kind of preference, enjoying this sort of thing.”
Ji Mo exclaimed, surprised that Sima Hongfeng, who appeared so upright and dignified on the surface, was so wild in private.
“Wuwuwu…”
Upon seeing Ji Mo appear, Sima Hongfeng desperately thrashed his body, tears welling up in his cloudy eyes, and he continuously made sounds.
Ji Mo stepped forward and removed the sock from his mouth.
“Ancestor, you must seek justice for me! Those two little demons are not human; they toyed with my pure body…”
Sima Hongfeng wailed, feeling incredibly wronged.