novelapdf Chapter 101 A Reprimand
Chapter 101 A Reprimand
Just as those few streaks of black light had not completely disappeared into the sky, Mu Chunfeng heard Sun Li's voice.
"Fellow Daoist Mu, your supernatural abilities are truly remarkable. I, Sun, am keen to make friends with someone like you. Farewell!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Chunfeng murmured a few words, and then the streaks of light completely disappeared from sight.
At this moment, on Black Reef Island, the sea breeze blows, leaving only a mess and the lingering heat.
Mu Chunfeng withdrew his gaze, put the Azure Wind Feather into his storage bag, and the flames around him also subsided into his body.
He turned around and looked down at Zhao Zheng and Fu Bai, who were already dumbfounded in the pit below.
At this moment, Zhao Zheng and Fu Bai were already experiencing a storm of emotions.
They originally thought that Mu Chunfeng was at most a cultivator with some tricks up his sleeve, or someone who had the backing of a secret sect.
But today, seeing him, he frightened away a demonic cultivator at the peak of the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm with just one move. This strength is truly astonishing.
"Elders, you've been frightened."
Mu Chunfeng slowly landed in front of the two, her voice calm.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng and Fu Bai exchanged a glance, their faces showing gratitude for surviving such a close call.
After all, in their eyes, if Mu Chunfeng hadn't arrived in time, they would have been annihilated today.
"Thank you so much, Elder Mu, for saving my life! I will remember this forever!"
Zhao Zheng quickly raised his hand in greeting, and Fu Bai, standing beside him, also raised his hand to express his gratitude.
Unexpectedly, before they could finish expressing their gratitude, Mu Chunfeng abruptly changed the subject:
"Sect Master Ziling said that a batch of goods recently went missing without explanation, and she specifically sent me here to search for them."
His eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the two of them with a half-smile:
"I just didn't expect that on this journey to find the goods, I would happen to witness two elders being ambushed and killed by demonic cultivators... I wonder why the two elders would appear on this Black Reef Island with the missing goods from their sect? And why they would provoke such a demon?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of gratitude on Zhao Zheng and Fu Bai's faces instantly froze.
Zhao Zheng, in particular, coughed violently twice, his face turning red and his eyes darting around.
He looked at Mu Chunfeng and stammered, "Elder Mu...we...we..."
Before he could utter his prepared excuse, Mu Chunfeng had already stepped to his side, reached out, and patted his shoulder heavily, interrupting him:
"Could it be that the two elders also tracked this place here specifically to find the whereabouts of these goods?"
His words were practically a handout, a way to get someone to say it.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Upon hearing this, the two felt a sudden sense of relief and nodded hurriedly in response.
Although they coveted the Miaoyin Sect's assets, they did not want to bring this shameful act of embezzlement to the open, especially in front of Mu Chunfeng, a ruthless person who seemed to be on Zi Ling's side and whose strength was unfathomable.
Mu Chunfeng chuckled inwardly, but his expression remained impassive; he simply extended his hand casually.
"Then I'll trouble Elder Zhao to hand over that batch of goods to me. I need to take them back to Sect Master Ziling to report. By the way, when I get back, I will also inform the Sect Master that the two elders risked their lives to protect the goods within the sect, fighting to the death against the calamity cultivators. They are truly loyal and devoted."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng's lips twitched slightly. If Mu Chunfeng didn't know the truth, her words would be a compliment; if she did know, they would be a blatant mockery.
But Zhao Zheng had no choice. After all, his words sounded very respectable, so he reluctantly took out the storage bag full of his personal goods from his pocket.
Mu Chunfeng took the storage bag, casually scanned it with his divine sense, and put it away after confirming that it was correct.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he casually asked:
"By the way, Elder Zhao, Elder Fu, in the Star Palace, you were under the command of the Sixth Elder, right?"
Upon hearing this, the two looked puzzled, wondering why he had suddenly asked this.
Before the two could respond, Mu Chunfeng continued speaking to herself:
"I heard from a friend that Elder Jin Kui of the Star Palace is about to emerge from seclusion. Judging from the timing, it seems that it is indeed time for Elder Jin Kui to take over the palace's affairs."
Upon hearing this, the two were instantly shocked.
Zhao Zheng quickly pressed, "Elder Mu...where did you learn of such a secret?"
"This one?"
Mu Chunfeng smiled casually: "I have a friend named Jin Qing, who is a descendant of the Grand Elder's lineage."
"Well, you know, he occasionally knows some inside information about the Star Palace."
At this point, Mu Chunfeng changed the subject and sighed meaningfully, "By the way, I also heard him say that Elder Jin Kui is an extremely straightforward person who cannot tolerate any dishonesty. He seems to despise those who are scheming and lining their own pockets."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng's expression instantly became extremely solemn, even showing a hint of paleness.
As a member of the Star Palace, he naturally understood the Grand Elder's character better than Mu Chunfeng.
Elder Jin Kui is not only exceptionally powerful, but also known for his "uprightness and incorruptibility" and "unyielding integrity." If he were to discover that he had used his status as a Star Palace envoy to engage in shady dealings such as selling resources within subordinate sects, the consequences would be dire...
He suddenly raised his head and looked at Mu Chunfeng, who had a calm expression, and finally understood the other party's deeper meaning.
Mu Chunfeng's words were far from casual conversation; they were a veiled warning: Your backers in the Star Palace are about to change, and the newly appointed Grand Elder hates corruption the most. From now on, you'd better behave yourselves in the Myriad Sounds Sect and not go too far, or the rules of the Star Palace will take your lives without Zi Ling even lifting a finger!
Having figured this out, Zhao Zheng's back was once again soaked with cold sweat.
He took a deep breath, bowed deeply to Mu Chunfeng, and his tone held a genuine sense of awe:
"I will never forget Elder Mu's guidance. From now on, I will be dedicated to my duties within the sect and will never let the sect leader and Elder Mu down."
His words were a tacit admission that he would obey Zi Ling's orders from now on, and he even placed himself below Mu Chunfeng.
Seeing this, Fu Bai, who was standing next to Zhao Zheng, also quickly cupped his hands in greeting. His strength was even inferior to Zhao Zheng's, and seeing that Zhao Zheng had already yielded, he naturally followed in Zhao Zheng's footsteps.
Mu Chunfeng nodded slightly, knowing that the purpose of this "shock and awe" had been completely achieved.
Moreover, the reward Zi Ling offered was ultimately just information about the Ten Thousand Year Fire Crystal. He had already done more than enough by revealing a sliver of information about the future.
"The two elders are seriously injured, and it is not advisable for us to stay here any longer. Let's return to Tianxing City as soon as possible."
Mu Chunfeng naturally had to personally "escort" Zhao Zheng and Fu Bai back. With him watching over them, no matter how much ulterior motives they had, they would never dare to run away or collude on the way.
A quarter of an hour later, three streaks of light shot into the sky and sped toward Tianxing City, leaving Black Reef Island in ruins, the sea breeze telling the story of the thrilling battle that had just taken place.