Pu Zaiye now understood that he had been recruited onto the mountain merely to run errands.
The talk of possessing extraordinary bones and being a once-in-a-millennium martial arts genius was utter nonsense.
He had been here for almost five years, and not a single master had taught him. He had only learned by following his senior brothers during his spare time, and even then, he had to be thick-skinned enough to beg for instruction. Otherwise, who would kindly teach him? As for the senior sisters on the mountain, they didn't even spare them a glance. In five years on the mountain, he hadn't exchanged a single word with any of them.
Previously, Pu Zaiye harbored grand ambitions, envisioning himself emerging from the mountains after mastering his skills, ready to display his might and command respect.
Now, his perspective had shifted. The Grand Elder and Third Elder, who had studied for a lifetime, were crippled by a young man in a single move outside and were now in an uncertain state between life and death. What was the use of learning?
This so-called ancestor would likely meet the same fate, trying to show off and getting slapped in the face.
Staying here every day felt like being a dog. It would be far more comfortable to return to the bustling world, drive a sports car, pick up girls, and show off.
Though he thought this, Pu Zaiye dared not descend the mountain on his own. Having been here for so long, he knew the strict rules and that if he were executed, no one would even inquire about it.
That would truly be dying for nothing. He could only wait and see the situation when they went out this time.
If the sect leader and the so-called ancestor were all captured in one go, he would be free.
With this thought, Pu Zaiye returned to his humble dwelling, tidied up casually, and went to sleep with peace of mind. Tomorrow might be the start of a new journey.
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Magic City's Four Young Masters Group:
Yu Wei: @Brothers, gentlemen, it'll be a full month the day after tomorrow. I'm truly being forced to lose weight. Your ghosting is making me speechless.
Yu Wei: Can you be human and pay some attention to me?
Yu Wei: Where is everyone? What are you guys doing on a holiday?
Yu Wei: (Mid-Autumn Festival Red Envelope.)
Qin Dou has claimed your red envelope.
Jiang Xin has claimed your red envelope.
National Little Wang has claimed your red envelope.
Yu Wei: .....
Yu Wei: Damn it, you bunch of opportunistic betrayers.
National Little Wang: What's up? I just saw the red envelope on my phone, wouldn't you grab it?
Jiang Xin: Exactly. I've already typed out my message. If there's a red envelope, I'll grab it first.
Qin Dou: Next time you call us, please lead the way with a red envelope.
National Little Wang: +1
Jiang Xin: +1
Yu Wei: You've taken the money, so are we going to get things done or not?
National Little Wang: Stop rushing. It's the holiday. Lin'er will be going to the company in the next couple of days. I'll notify you then.
Qin Dou: Exactly. We were planning to call you when Lin'er goes to the company these days, but you've interrupted our train of thought.
Yu Wei: I was wrong, my esteemed elders. I just wanted to send you a red envelope purely for the festive cheer of the holiday.
Yu Wei: (Mid-Autumn Festival Red Envelope.)
...
...
After the three claimed the red envelopes, they vanished.
Yu Wei was heartbroken. This was what brotherhood was like. He felt so pathetic.
Though he knew that a sycophant had no dignity, he felt that he was almost becoming their sycophant, not just Lin'er's.
The three were accompanying the big shots to watch the Mid-Autumn Festival gala, responsible for serving tea and water, and even washing and slicing fruit to serve them. They had no time to bother with Yu Wei.
Beep beep beep... (First ring\Second ring\Third ring\Fourth ring)
Xia Feng's phone ringtone was a pure instrumental version of "Blue and White Porcelain," a popular tune recently heard all over Douyin. Xia Lin had specifically set it for Xia Feng.
Xia Feng looked at the incoming call and answered, "Elder Li, you're still up so late?"
Seeing Xia Feng answer, Old Wang picked up the remote on the coffee table and lowered the TV volume significantly.
"It's the Mid-Autumn Festival, I was just asking how you're doing," Elder Li said with a smile.
"Quite well. You should be careful to rest. It's so late, why are you making calls?" Xia Feng replied with a smile.
"Haha... I'm an old man, I can't sleep too early. Belated wishes, happy Mid-Autumn Festival," Elder Li chuckled.
"Same to you," Xia Feng said.
"Not long ago, Long Aotian reported that a cultivator with Grandmaster cultivation had emerged from seclusion?" Elder Li finally got to the point.
"Cultivators are a special group that is difficult to control. With the country's advanced weaponry now, there isn't much fear.
However, the large-scale use of lethal weapons is certainly not advisable.
Elder Li called on the Mid-Autumn Festival to hear Xia Feng's opinion.
"Mm, I've already dealt with it. Elder Li, you can sleep soundly. With me here, anyone is just a clown." Xia Feng spoke with great confidence.
This was a confidence stemming from his own strength, as well as from the perspective of the nation.
Just as Elder Li said, he was the guardian of Huaxia. It was not convenient for the nation to act, and if they couldn't solve it, he would.
Xia Feng harbored no murderous intent, but he was not a soft-hearted person either. Anyone who posed a threat to the country could not be forgiven easily. The nation's interests and the safety of the people were paramount.
"Haha... I'm off to bed. I'll find you for a drink when I have time," Elder Li said with a laugh, then hung up the phone.
Xia Feng chuckled, looking at the disconnected phone.
Who would have thought Elder Li had such a side? This was one of the top figures in Huaxia.
From Elder Li's call, it was evident that he was concerned about the recent events. Worry was understandable.
First, a Grandmaster-level cultivator appeared. If such a person acted maliciously, you couldn't find them.
Kidnapping Jin Xiaochen was an act against ordinary people, violating the Cultivator's Covenant.
The Cultivator's Covenant was established by a group of cultivators hundreds of years ago. Xia Feng's father was one of its framers.
(Do not calculate Xia Feng's father's age based on normal human years. They are cultivators, and only Xia Lin is an anomaly. Also, the book's setting is a biological sister; there will be no uncomfortable plot points like adoption and then becoming a wife.)
Unfortunately, all those who framed the Cultivator's Covenant were no longer alive. Without exception, they all failed to break through, and their lives ended.
Five years ago, Xia Feng saved the Earth and thought he would follow suit, ending his life. Through a twist of fate, he entered Kunlun Mountain, broke through his cultivation, and became the first person to remain in the Earth realm without ascending.
Xia Feng himself didn't fully understand the specifics. He had studied it for a while before giving up.
He had a sister in the mortal world, a connection that kept him grounded. He didn't want to ascend then, leaving his sister all alone, which is why he chose to re-enter the mortal world.
Huaxia's cultivators had always been mysterious. In the past, due to various reasons, foreign enemies invaded, which was a disgrace.
From the moment he broke through his cultivation, Xia Feng believed he had a responsibility to protect Huaxia.
"Those who offend Huaxia will be punished, no matter how far away they are."