Chapter 8.06 – Gaining A Master (1)

Chen Shu Ze felt injustice on Xiang Han's behalf, but he knew his words held no power and there was nothing he could possibly do. Apart from feeling resentful, the next thing he wanted to do most was beat Chu Ming up.

This brat was too much. Not only was he dishonest, he even wanted to anger his Shizun?

However, as he was thinking, Xiang Han had already spoken. "Is that so? I am unaware of such matters. But…"

He deliberately paused for a moment. When he spoke again, his tone was suffused with coldness, "After seeing Cultivator Chu's conduct, I am thankful that Meng'er has broken off her engagement. To attempt murder just because of a broken engagement… Our Liu family can't afford to provoke someone as narrow-minded and petty as you. You and Meng'er have never even met each other before and you already have an affair with another's fiancée, why feign hurt and act like a victim?"

Chu Ming was struck dumb for an instant. He originally wanted to explain, saying that he didn't want to kill Liu Meng'er. But after hearing his words, the thoughts in his mind quickly became: how did Liu Han Zhou know about him and Xiao Yue?

Due to his shock, he missed the best opportunity for him to justify himself. When he finally recovered, the disciples were already in an uproar, and they were whispering among themselves:

"He's too much, to kill someone because of a broken engagement? Tsk tsk, his inferiority complex is too great."

"He stole another's fiancee but dared to complain about having his own engagement broken…"

"What do you know? Isn't it normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines? Besides, he only did it after having his engagement broken."

"Oh, how is this normal? This is not the ancient world."

"Stealing another's fiancee is too much. According to his logic, should that fiance kill him to pay for this humiliation?"

"The problem is that his methods are too despicable. He hid his strength and joined the Qi Refining group competition. If it weren't for him, I might have entered the finals."

"If it weren't for him, I might even be in the top ten."

...

All sorts of comments swept from all directions like a tide, causing Chu Ming to suddenly be confused. He subconsciously looked towards the crowd and when his eyes fell on Chen Shu Ze, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Chen Shu Ze's gaze was very complicated. He only knew that Chu Ming hated Liu Meng'er for breaking their engagement, but he didn't know that the other hated her to the extent of wanting to kill. Did a broken engagement mean he had to take revenge? He suddenly couldn't recognise his friend.

The elders frowned and the sect leader also felt that Chu Ming had a bad temper, but… he had good aptitude. Thinking of this, the sect leader hesitated. Someone with a poor temperament can still be taught, but good qualifications are hard to find even in a hundred years.

Elder Gu obviously had the same intention, but he wanted more. He had paid attention to Chu Ming from a long time ago and already knew of this person's past. His spiritual roots were wasted but he had built his foundation back in just five years; He must have stumbled across a great treasure. So what if he had a poor temperament? In any case, he didn't require the other person to have any great accomplishments.

He muttered under his breath before he finally said with a smile, "Elder Liu's words are overboard. Everyone knows the rules of the disciple selection competition. No matter how impatient he is, he wouldn't be stupid enough to make a move under such circumstances."

When Chu Ming heard someone speak in his defense, he immediately seized this opportunity and said angrily, "That's right, I didn't intend to kill her at all."

Xiang Han snorted and said sarcastically, "Maybe you didn't want to kill her at first, but when you came to the stage and saw the one who you have resented for many years, who's to say your hatred did not overflow? Only you are the clearest in your heart of the power contained in your last two moves. Is it possible that the Golden Light Talisman would spontaneously activate if nothing was wrong? You still dare quibble under everyone's watch?"

When everyone heard this, they began to whisper once more.

"That's right. Those two moves were extremely lethal, especially the last one. It's completely impossible for Senior Sister Liu to block it."

"If you ask me, the second move is also hard to block. Otherwise, why would the talisman activate?"

"How ruthless, tsk tsk…"

Chu Ming's face turned red from anger as he cursed Xiang Han in his heart. Though he continued to defend himself, no matter what he said, it was the same tune without any new points made. No one believed him, trusting in what they had seen and they had personally witnessed him almost killing another.

Liu Meng'er was completely stunned, causing Xiang Han who saw this to be upset and glare at her. Liu Meng'er was startled. After she heard the discussions of those around her, she quickly understood Xiang Han's intention and feigned a wounded appearance, "I didn't expect you'd hate me for so many years. If you were so dissatisfied, why did you never say anything back then?"

Back then? Chu Ming almost laughed out loud in anger. Back then, the original host was a waste. Who would speak up for him?

But before he could reply, Liu Meng'er already helped him continue. "Moreover, the Chu family kicked you while you were down. I heard you weren't having a good time and even sent you many pills and spiritual herbs in apology. The Qing Xuan Sect…"

When he heard her mentioned the Qing Xuan Sect, Xiang Han's eyelid twitched and he quickly used a voice-conveying talisman. "Shut up."

Liu Meng'er received a fright but quickly stabilised herself and saved her words just in time. "The broken engagement was indeed my fault, but I didn't agree to the engagement in the first place. After annulling the engagement, I tried my best to compensate you. Why must you come after me?"

Although she did not complete her sentence regarding the Qing Xuan Sect, many people present knew that Chu Ming was demoted from an inner-sect disciple to an outer-sect disciple. From Liu Meng'er's words, the Chu family had actually kicked him while he was down? But Chu Ming only went after Liu Meng'er, was this a case of bullying the weak while fearing the strong?

Tsk. What kind of man bullies a weak girl whose cultivation wasn't even his match? If he could, he should go after the Chu family and the Qing Xuan Sect.

Liu Meng'er often looked dashing when she wore male clothing. But a beauty will always be a beauty; occasionally revealing a weakness would immediately garner sympathy from many.

Chu Ming nearly puked blood. Obviously he would settle things with the Chu Family and the Qing Xuan Sect, but that would have to wait until he got stronger. Isn't he still improving himself? But there was no way he could say that out loud, especially with so many people making speculations. Zhao Jiuyang was still whispering in Chen Shu Ze's ears. Once he criticized these people, could he still stay in the Qing Xuan Sect?

Xiang Han was quite satisfied with Liu Meng'er's response, it was just that the matter about 'Qing Xuan Sect' shouldn't have been spoken. Now that he had offended the sect master, it would be hard for Chu Ming to escape unharmed.

With this in mind he lowered his voice and reminded the sect master, "Some people have narrow hearts. I'm afraid they'll also bear a grudge against the sect. Sect master needs to consider this matter carefully."

The sect master was indeed displeased with Liu Meng'er for bringing Qing Xuan Sect into the picture, but Xiang Han's words touched the thorn in his heart. He wasn't like Elder Gu, who only thought of using Chu Ming, he truly regarded Chu Ming's talent with high importance and hoped he could bring glory to the sect. However, if Chu Ming hated Qing Xuan Sect, wasn't what they were doing akin to raising a tiger?

Elder Gu sneered and rebuked, "As an elder of the Liu family, I'm afraid your words would be biased. If you ask me, this child is talented. To be expelled just because of his emotions and vendetta is a huge waste. Moreover, should he harbor any dissatisfaction towards our sect, it's even more important to keep him here and help him overcome it. Expelling him to other sects will only worsen the situation, especially if he becomes a powerful person in the future, he would become a huge enemy of our sect."

Saying so, he asked Xiang Han with hidden intentions, "Or is Elder Liu saying that we should eliminate harm from the root and treat an outstandingly talented disciple as a criminal and sentence him to death?"

Xiang Han was extremely speechless towards Elder Gu. This man was greedy and bold, daring to provoke him despite knowing his personality. In the original text, this person died from a palm strike by the male lead.

Seeing him headed for death, Xiang Han didn't want to waste any more words and simply said, "It's fine for Elder Gu to be delusional, but please do not implicate the rest of Qing Xuan Sect. Just a word of caution, a white-eyed wolf can't be tamed."

A creature like the male lead of a stallion novel is truly unlucky. Under most situations, he would benefit at the expense of others' misfortune. Xiang Han did not intend to interfere even if the Qing Xuan sect allowed him to stay. He was not Liu Han Zhou and did not have any feelings for the sect. He did not care what befell the sect in the future. His words from before were merely to express his stance as well as to snub Elder Gu.

Sure enough, his words left Elder Gu sneering in displeasure, "Elder Liu's words are overboard. I think Chu Ming isn't bad. Your Liu family may disdain him, but I don't."

He turned around and asked Chu Ming, "Chu Ming, will you worship me as your master?"

The sect leader was a little indecisive. When he saw the two of them arguing, he felt a headache, but he didn't expect for Elder Gu to accept a disciple in the next second.

Of course Chu Ming was willing, and without thinking, he had already recognized his master. He respectfully said: "This disciple is willing, this disciple greets Master."

Xiang Han also gave a cold snort and pointed directly at Chen Shu Ze. "You, become my disciple, are you willing?"