Chapter 311: Chapter 309: A Father
’So they’ve finally decided to show themselves!’
Watching the old servant and the Grand Elder appear at the same time, Jiang Jichen couldn’t help but sneer inwardly.
He knew there was bound to be a power play between the old servant and the Grand Elder!
Now, it seemed that because of his appearance, the old servant had gained the upper hand.
As for Grand Elder Zhangg Quan, he was currently staring at Lingchen with a grim gaze. A silent wave of deathly energy descended from the air, coiling toward Jiang Jichen.
Jiang Jichen laughed coldly!
The Life Sword Intent of his One Sword Life and Death Technique erupted within his body.
In an instant, a current of Vitality Qi began to circulate over the surface of his skin, repelling all of the deathly energy that drew near.
"There’s no misunderstanding. This person is so vicious and cruel, he doesn’t seem like Grand Elder Zhangg’s own grandson. It wouldn’t matter if I killed him, would it, Grand Elder?"
This old bastard, Grand Elder Zhangg, had actually tried to sever his life force with deathly energy. The thought filled Jiang Jichen with killing intent, and he showed no sign of backing down.
As he spoke, his cold sword flashed, poised to sever Zhangg Dong’s head once more.
"Lingchen, the person in your hands is indeed my grandson. This must be a misunderstanding. Since Young Sect Master Zuo Feng has returned, this should be a joyous occasion, not one for more bloodshed!"
Zhangg Quan’s words were undoubtedly a temporary surrender, an admission of Zuo Feng’s identity.
In truth, he had no choice but to admit it!
He was afraid that the boy, Lingchen, would actually behead his grandson, severing the Zhangg Family’s only bloodline of this generation.
Moreover, the fact that this opponent could repel his killing intent-infused deathly energy with a Vitality Technique was simply too extraordinary.
Even if he wanted to eliminate them, he would have to plan it out carefully.
After all, from the annihilation of the Earth Bandit Gang, Zuo Feng’s return to the sect, Zhangg Dong’s capture, and Lingchen’s own extraordinary nature... none of it had gone according to his calculations.
They had lost at every step!
Just a moment ago, this had all been a trap they’d arranged, intending to execute Zuo Feng outside the main gate.
They had thought that Zhangg Dong’s three Half-step Spirit Infant Realm cultivators would be more than enough to kill Lingchen and Zuo Feng.
But Lingchen’s adaptability, cunning, and strength were all shockingly monstrous. He had single-handedly turned the entire situation around.
Hearing Grand Elder Zhangg’s words, Jiang Jichen put on a stunned expression and said in surprise, "Could it really be Young Master Zhangg Dong? Since the Grand Elder himself has acknowledged it, it must be true. It seems this disciple was mistaken! Sigh, I suppose the constant assassination attempts on Young Sect Master Zuo Feng these past few days have made this disciple overly tense. Still, it’s a good thing I didn’t injure Senior Brother Zhangg Dong. As for the injuries I received from the Protectors, I’ll overlook them for the sake of our fellowship as sect members!"
PTUI!
After speaking, Jiang Jichen circulated his energy, forcing out a mouthful of stagnant blood he had been holding in his chest. He spat it out, feigning a serious injury, his face turning deathly pale.
But in reality, after spitting out the stagnant blood, he felt refreshed and invigorated. His injuries had completely vanished, and he felt exceptionally well.
The Seven Profound Sect’s Inner Sect Disciples, who had just rushed out from the main hall, saw a scene that perfectly matched what Jiang Jichen had described.
Moreover, the shocking sight of him spitting blood, combined with his pale face, made for a very convincing performance.
But how could the three Half-step Spirit Infant Realm Protectors, the other disciples who were present, the old servant, the Grand Elder, and the other Seven Profound Sect Elders not know Jiang Jichen’s true condition?
At this moment, they were all staring at Jiang Jichen with the strangest expressions on their faces!
’This kid is too good an actor, too devious, isn’t he?’
’Saying he’d overlook it for the sake of fellowship!’
’Saying he didn’t even injure Zhangg Dong!’
Then what about the dead Qian Tong and his men? What about the blood vessels in Zhangg Dong’s neck that were nearly severed completely?
And he himself, he had clearly just coughed up some stagnant blood, yet he insisted on acting like he was grievously wounded and in pain!
’Who does he think he’s fooling?’
’Damn it all, Lingchen, you utter bastard!’
Many people were cursing him in their hearts!
But no one dared to say it out loud. After all, even the Grand Elder had acknowledged the child as Young Sect Master Zuo Feng. Today’s events could only be treated as if they had never happened.
The old servant, who had been standing to the side, finally spoke. "Lingchen, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, release Young Master Zhangg Dong. You and Young Sect Master Zuo Feng will come with me."
Only then did Jiang Jichen release Zhangg Dong, patting him on the shoulder. "Brother Zhangg Dong, I’m truly sorry about this. But your grandfather said it himself, this was just a misunderstanding. Don’t let a little misunderstanding damage the friendship we’ll have in the future, okay?"
Zhangg Dong was pale as a sheet. He was both terrified of and filled with hatred for Jiang Jichen!
Hearing Jiang Jichen’s friendly words, his expression became even more unsightly.
’Friendship?’
’Friendship my ass! Who the hell has that kind of thing with you?’
After letting Zhangg Dong go, Jiang Jichen immediately pulled Zuo Feng back to the old servant’s side.
In Jiang Jichen’s eyes, both the old servant and the Grand Elder were at the Spirit Infant Perfection Realm, and they were even suppressing their Cultivation.
If someone like the Grand Elder were to strike him with killing intent, his survival would be uncertain. It was an extremely dangerous situation.
Therefore, he retreated to the old servant’s side for protection, remaining highly vigilant.
This action caused the Grand Elder’s gaze to darken once more.
But as things stood, the outcome was set, and there was nothing more to say.
As he was leaving, the Grand Elder’s voice faintly echoed throughout the entire Seven Profound Sect. "Sect Leader Zuo’s orphaned son, Zuo Feng, has been brought back. We will choose a date for his official investiture as the Young Sect Master of our Seven Profound Sect. Everyone, disperse now!"
The crowd dispersed, each person casting different glances at Jiang Jichen and Zuo Feng.
The other Seven Profound Sect Elders, in particular, had flickering gazes, as if they were reconsidering their alliances.
Before, they would have stood with the Grand Elder without hesitation. But now... perhaps because of Lingchen’s appearance and Young Sect Master Zuo Feng’s return, everything had become slightly different.
Jiang Jichen and Zuo Feng followed the Seven Profound Sect’s old servant to a Cave Mansion.
They saw a place shrouded in Spiritual Mist, with a gurgling Spiritual Spring. The air was filled with the songs of birds, the fragrance of flowers, and an intoxicating medicinal aroma. It was a truly extraordinary Cultivation Cave Mansion.
"This is the Cave Mansion the old master prepared for the Young Sect Master. Lingchen, from now on, you will be Young Sect Master Zuo Feng’s guardian. You will be responsible for his daily cultivation. Do you have any objections?"
The old servant looked at Jiang Jichen with a meaningful gaze.
Of course, the man before them was merely the old servant of the late Sect Leader Zuo. However, within the entire Seven Profound Sect, aside from the two reclusive Supreme Elders, he and the Grand Elder held the most authority!
How could Jiang Jichen not understand the man’s meaning? He had intentionally avoided the matter of identity and directly acknowledged him, but in return, Jiang Jichen would be responsible for Zuo Feng.
However, Jiang Jichen had many doubts in his heart. He finally asked, "Why did the late Sect Leader wait until now to bring Young Sect Master Zuo Feng back?"
Surprisingly, the old servant didn’t hide anything about this matter, telling both Zuo Feng and Jiang Jichen, "Because the old master has slain his lifelong enemy. Of course, in doing so, the old master also suffered a fatal wound to his very life source. It was an incurable injury!"
After saying this, the old servant spoke no more and turned to leave.
And in that instant, Jiang Jichen understood Zuo Feng’s father’s intentions.
No wonder Zuo Feng had been fostered elsewhere. His father had been afraid that his lifelong enemy would attack those closest to him!
And now, he could finally bring Zuo Feng back because he had already slain that enemy!
A father had done so, so much for his son... yet he never even got to see his son one last time!
In that moment, tears streamed down Zuo Feng’s face.
In your life, whether long or short, there is always someone quietly doing a great deal for you!
It’s just... you never know!
