togophonebook Chapter 80 This woman, it's best to stay away from her.
Chapter 80 This woman, it's best to stay away from her.
After confirming that her younger brother, Zuo Feng, was safe and sound, the woman in red, Zuo Xiaoling, was...
The anxiety in her eyes vanished in an instant.
Then,
Her expression quickly returned to its usual stern and cold demeanor.
"Shut up! How old are you? You're already an inner disciple of the sect. Crying at the slightest thing, what kind of behavior is that?"
Seeing her younger brother crying with a wronged expression, Zuo Xiaoling felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration.
The Zuo family has many direct descendants and countless collateral descendants.
Zuo Feng was her biological younger brother, born of the same mother.
Therefore,
She cherished and protected her since childhood, and supported her wholeheartedly all the way.
This allowed him to break through to the eighth level of the Qi Condensation Realm at a young age and join the inner sect.
This time, Zuo Feng secretly took 200,000 family spirit stones without telling any of his family members and went to the black market auction to bid on pills.
When the news reached her ears, she was shocked and couldn't eat or sleep.
Most importantly, she didn't know which black market auction it was, so she could only worry helplessly.
Upon receiving the distress signal talisman from her younger brother.
She immediately activated her magical artifact and rushed to the aid at full speed, not daring to delay for even a moment.
If Zuo Feng were to suffer even the slightest mishap, she would have no way of explaining it to her parents and elders.
Seeing that Zuo Feng's arm was injured and he was in a sorry state!
Although she felt heartbroken, she dared not be soft-hearted and indulge him any longer.
She knew in her heart that the more she spoiled her younger brother, the more inexperienced he would become and the less he would understand the wickedness of human nature.
Sooner or later, it will bring even greater calamity upon it.
Zuo Feng lowered his head and stopped crying.
Next,
Filled with grievance, he recounted in detail the entire incident of being ambushed and killed that night.
After leaving Longxi Town, he was robbed and murdered three times in a row.
He fought desperately to kill several people with the help of protective talismans, but was eventually besieged by four Qi Condensation Level 8 cultivators, and almost died.
The more he spoke, the more frightened he became, his words filled with lingering fear.
If Chen Jie hadn't intervened at the crucial moment, he would already be a corpse.
Chen Jie stood silently to the side, not uttering a word.
Since Zuo Xiaoling, a Foundation Establishment expert, arrived.
He then concealed his aura, kept a low profile, and dared not make the slightest move.
It's easy to fool the simple-minded Zuo Feng.
but,
Lying to a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator is simply impossible.
This place is a desolate wilderness, not on the main road leading to the White Bone Sect City.
Ordinary disciples would never pass by here without a reason.
With just a little thought, Zuo Xiaoling could figure out the clues.
Chen Jie either attended the black market auction or followed Zuo Feng all the way here; his purpose was self-evident.
In the face of a Foundation Establishment Realm expert like this, silence is the safest way to protect oneself.
Even if he originally harbored malicious intentions of robbery.
But in the end, he didn't actually take action, and instead genuinely saved Zuo Feng's life.
Therefore,
Even if the other party saw through Chen Jie's motives, they had no reason to immediately break off relations.
Zuo Xiaoling listened quietly to her brother's story, her expression unchanged, but her eyes were filled with thoughts.
Upon hearing that Zuo Feng had spared no expense in bidding for the Bone-Extending Longevity Pill in order to prolong his fifth grandfather's life, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
My fifth grandfather's lifespan is coming to an end; his life is nearing its end.
It's no longer something that a single longevity pill can change.
However, Zuo Feng was simple-minded and deeply devoted to filial piety.
She didn't want to say anything discouraging or discourage anyone, and just watched silently.
But when she heard that it was a stranger from the outer sect who saved Zuo Feng in the end, Zuo Xiaoling's brows furrowed suddenly.
She looked Chen Jie up and down, her gaze sharp as a knife, filled with a chilling killing intent, and extremely oppressive.
Chen Jie's guess was correct!
After hearing what happened, she instantly saw through all the details.
She is completely different from Zuo Feng, who grew up in a greenhouse!
Although she was a direct descendant of the Zuo family, she was a ruthless person who had fought her way out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood in the outer sect of the White Bone Sect.
Over the years, she has endured countless cruel trials, developed a meticulous mind, and seen countless people.
"Stop crying, it's embarrassing."
Zuo Xiaoling suppressed her emotions and reprimanded him in a cold tone.
"I warned you long ago not to leave the clan without permission."
"The people outside are treacherous, it's not as simple as you think. Give me the Bone-Extending Life Pill."
"Spending 60,000 spirit stones to buy such a pill, I don't know whether to praise your filial piety or scold you for being stupid."
While speaking,
She crouched down and raised her hand to circulate her true energy.
hum!
The next moment, a gentle magical power swirled around his fingertips, carefully healing Zuo Feng's arm wound.
"Give me all the remaining spirit stones."
"After you return, you must immediately go into seclusion and cultivate diligently. You may not emerge from seclusion until you break through to the ninth level of the Qi Condensation Realm."
Her tone was stern, with an unyielding resolve that left no room for negotiation.
Zuo Feng had always been intimidated by this older sister's authority.
He nodded obediently, not daring to utter a single word of rebuttal.
After dealing with her younger brother's injuries and other matters, Zuo Xiaoling turned to look at Chen Jie.
Her tone suddenly turned icy and chilling: "Take off your hat and veil, are you an outer disciple of the Soul Devouring Hall?"
Chen Jie dared not be negligent in the slightest.
He quickly took off his straw hat and removed the black veil covering his face.
Next,
He quickly stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said with utmost respect, "Disciple Chen Jie greets Martial Uncle Zuo."
The White Bone Sect has a strict hierarchy and rules.
Even if an outer disciple is older, they must still address an inner disciple as "senior brother" or "senior sister".
Regardless of whether they are disciples of the inner or outer sect, they must address any Foundation Establishment cultivator as "Uncle-Master".
Zuo Xiaoling looks to be about the same age as Chen Jie, but that's just an appearance.
Her cultivation level had already broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
Given the difference in their cultivation levels, their social statuses were worlds apart and could not be crossed.
Zuo Xiaoling had already seen through Chen Jie's intentions in appearing here, but she did not point it out on the spot.
Firstly, Chen Jie keeps a low profile and doesn't seek credit.
Secondly, he has a decent appearance and a humble attitude, which does not offend people.
Besides, he genuinely saved Zuo Feng's life!
Having been saved, she had no need to be aggressive.
She nodded slightly and spoke indifferently:
"I don't care why you're here. You saved Xiaofeng after all. My Zuo family is clear about gratitude and grudges. We will repay kindness and avenge wrongs."
"Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Chen Jie remained bowing and clasping his hands, his posture becoming increasingly humble: "This chance encounter with Senior Brother Zuo was purely coincidental; this disciple dares not claim credit or reward."
at this time,
He was only focused on getting away as quickly as possible and dared not take any favors from the Zuo family.
This favor may seem glamorous, but it's actually a hot potato; a slight misstep could lead to disaster.
At first, he thought he could use the life-saving grace to curry favor with the Zuo family and find a backer within the sect.
Upon seeing Zuo Xiaoling in person, that thought vanished instantly.
This woman is terrifying!
Her eyes held a sharp edge, her mind was deep, and a single glance seemed to see through all the secrets hidden in a person's heart.
Any pretense is useless in front of her.
To be able to sit in the position of chief disciple of the White Bone Sect's Punishment Hall, Zuo Xiaoling must be a ruthless and decisive character.
Such people,
It's best to keep your distance for life and never get too close.
Zuo Xiaoling was surprised to see that Chen Jie was so sensible and did not take credit for himself.
She looked Chen Jie over again for a moment, then slowly nodded:
"You're a decent person, at least."
"I will forgive and forget your unauthorized appearance here."
"Besides, it's a fact that you saved Xiaofeng, and I, Zuo Xiaoling, don't like owing people favors."
"Magic artifacts, talismans, elixirs, cultivation techniques, spirit stones—just ask, and I can give them to you."
"Don't play games with me. The more you refuse, the more I'll suspect you have bigger schemes up your sleeve."
"Be straightforward, I hate hypocrites the most."
As soon as he finished speaking,
Her gaze was fixed intently on Chen Jie, and a terrifying pressure from the late Foundation Establishment stage quietly permeated the surroundings, making it suffocating and oppressive.
"Sis! Chen Jie saved my life, can't you be a little more polite to him?"
Seeing his sister's cold tone and intimidating aura, Zuo Feng couldn't help but plead in a low voice.
In an instant,
The atmosphere was extremely heavy and silent; you could hear a pin drop.