Chapter 319: Chapter 191: Initiation!
Under the night sky, two figures, one black and one red, sat in sequence.
In front was Beitang Zun dressed in red, and behind him was Chu Qing dressed in black.
Chu Qing’s palms pressed against Beitang Zun’s back, his Inner Breath continuously catalyzing the medicinal properties of the Yin Yang Life-saving Pill.
Beitang Zun’s injuries were severe, with many broken bones and damaged muscles, and his organs seemed to be burning.
This was inflicted by the Nine Fiery Burn Divine Skill...
Fortunately, as Chu Qing stimulated the medicinal power of the Yin Yang Life-saving Pill, the injuries gradually improved.
After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Chu Qing slowly withdrew his palms.
Beitang Zun also emerged from his weak state and instinctively circulated the Nine Fiery Burn Divine Skill, gathering the Pure Yang Fire Strength running amok within his body.
As he settled his breath into his Dantian and slowly opened his eyes, he felt as if he was in another world.
But when he saw the black-robed man standing in front of him, his eyes turned wary:
"Who are you? Was it you who saved me?"
"One sentence, two questions; which one would you like me to answer first?"
Chu Qing slightly turned his head, allowing Beitang Zun to see the half-white mask he wore.
Beitang Zun’s expression slightly changed:
"Could you be the Night Emperor, who has risen to fame recently?"
"Sharp eyes."
Chu Qing’s voice was low and chilling:
"No wonder you are Beitang Zun, Vice Hall Master of the Blazing Hall."
"You know me?"
Beitang Zun took a deep breath:
"I heard you were an assassin. Why would an assassin save someone?"
"I just completed a job tonight and am in a good mood."
Chu Qing said flatly:
"Even if a stray dog lay by the roadside wagging its tail at me, I’d save it... let alone a human?"
"What are you doubting? Do you think I am in league with those who want to kill you?"
Beitang Zun fell silent and then smiled wryly:
"Apologies, I was suspicious.
"It’s just that now, I don’t know what to believe and what not to..."
"So, you don’t believe your elder brother would try to kill you?"
Chu Qing suddenly spoke astonishingly.
Beitang Zun’s expression changed dramatically:
"How do you know?"
"Your injuries are undeniable."
Chu Qing spoke casually:
"Nine Fiery Burn Divine Skill; this heart fire scorching your organs is so distinct that if I didn’t know who wanted to kill you,
"Then my eyes might as well be plucked out and discarded.
"Honestly, if I didn’t happen to have this life-saving elixir, you would have been sent to the Netherworld tonight."
Beitang Zun’s face bore a bitter expression:
"You’re right; the person who wants to kill me is indeed my own elder brother, Beitang Lie!"
"Brotherly conflict, indeed."
Chu Qing shook his head:
"But I heard Beitang Lie and Beitang Zun of the Blazing Hall are very close brothers.
"There has never been any discord... why would Beitang Lie suddenly resort to such harsh measures?"
Beitang Zun’s expression became vacant upon hearing this, as if thinking of something.
Suddenly he looked at Chu Qing:
"Night Emperor, as an assassin, are you willing to kill someone for me?"
Chu Qing raised an eyebrow, tentatively asking:
"Who?"
"My elder brother, Beitang Lie!"
Indeed!
Chu Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly:
"Your brother tries to kill you, and you want to hire me to kill him?
"You two brothers really know how to play, huh."
"There are many hidden secrets here... it’s not convenient for me to disclose them."
Beitang Zun said gravely:
"But now, Beitang Lie is no longer fit to be the Hall Master of Blazing Hall; his death is the only way for Blazing Hall to survive.
"Moreover, the quicker he dies, the better!"
Observing his demeanor, Chu Qing knew Beitang Zun had uncovered something significant.
Which is why Beitang Lie took the drastic measure of killing his own brother.
After waking and pondering for some time, Beitang Zun decided to kill Beitang Lie.
However, because of Chu Qing’s assassin identity, Beitang Zun likely wouldn’t disclose the details to him.
Immediately, Chu Qing smiled:
"I think you misunderstand. Although I am an assassin, I don’t kill just anyone.
"Beitang Lie hasn’t committed any heinous crimes. Why should I kill him? Just for your brotherly rivalry?"
"Then you underestimate me."
Beitang Zun was stunned, then nodded in realization:
"So, you killed Jiang Divine Saber in Divine Blade City because he committed atrocities...
"To forge the Chaotic God Saber, he didn’t spare the innocent and slaughtered them.
"However, if that’s the case, then Beitang Lie must indeed be killed!"
"Reason."
Chu Qing squinted at Beitang Zun:
"I need a reason why he must be killed!"
"He colludes with the Celestial Evil Cult and tarnishes the Martial World!"
Beitang Zun gritted his teeth and said:
"Is that reason enough?
"To conceal this secret, he even killed his younger brother to silence him, is that reason enough?"
"Celestial Evil Cult..."
Chu Qing murmured:
"As far as I know, those in the Celestial Evil Cult are adept in Demonic Cultivation Techniques.
"Such methods can be deceptive... how can you be sure that what you see is of your brother’s own will?
"And not against his wishes, under someone’s control?"
"He was very aware of what he was doing..."
Beitang Zun’s face showed a hint of disappointment:
"He consciously collaborated with the Celestial Evil Cult.
"He told me personally, ’Ghost Emperor will die, Celestial Evil reign supreme!’"
Ghost Emperor will die, Celestial Evil reign supreme!
Chu Qing remained silent; he never told anyone about the Ghost Emperor’s impending demise.
It appears Beitang Lie truly knows some secrets.
