Chapter 139

Chapter 139: A Man’s Name Grows Like a Tree’s Shadow

The next morning .

From the main peak of Ethereal Sect, four Foundation Establishment Cultivators rode on their flying swords, speeding towards the front peak . There were three men and one woman .

Among the four, the woman was the most eye-catching . Her shirt was white as snow, untainted by any form of dust and her beauty was unparalleled with glistening complexion . The only thing was that she had an extremely cold gaze that seemed impenetrable to all life .

That woman was Leng Rou .

Of the three men, one of them was rotund . He wasn’t tall but he had a chirpy face, smiling at anyone he saw in a kind manner – that was little fatty .

One of the other two men was Lu Yangrong, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator .

Finally, there was Guan Jin . Even though he was at early-stage Foundation Establishment, he was well-versed in talismans and was already a Grade 2 Talisman Master .

Both of them were suitors of Leng Rou . Naturally, they were thick-skinned enough to head to Linfeng City on this trip with her, each hoping to win her heart against the other competitor .

“Sister Leng Rou, fellow senior brothers, I’ve also invited a friend along with us . I hope you guys don’t mind,” Little fatty chuckled and said while they were on the way .

Little fatty’s social relations within the sect was pretty good and he was quite familiar with everyone .

Upon hearing it, Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin merely frowned . Even though they were displeased, they did not say anything .

Since Leng Rou had a closer relationship with little fatty, she naturally did not object either .

Before long, the four of them arrived at the front peak of the sect .

At the front peak, a green robed man stood . Accompanied by a spirit tiger, he was handsome with delicate features and an indifferent expression .

Even though it was only sprawled there, the spirit tiger was almost as tall as the green robed scholar with its massive body . A ferocious glint would flicker from time to time from its half-opened eyes .

“Bro, here!”

When little fatty saw the green robed man, he rushed down and beckoned to the latter .

A look of disdain flickered through the eyes of Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin when they saw that the green robed man was only at Level 9 Qi Condensation . Naturally, there was no way they would lower their status by stooping to greet him .

Leng Rou’s gaze swept across the place . When she caught sight of the green robed man, she was stunned for a moment and a strange glint flickered deeply within her eyes .

After not seeing him for half a year, the green robed man did not seem to have changed much . Even his cultivation was still at Level 9 Qi Condensation .

But, for some reason, Leng Rou felt that the man had turned even more mysterious .

If it was said that he shone with a bedazzling light half a year ago, right now, he was as deep and unfathomable as the ocean .

Leng Rou descended slowly and retracted her flying sword . She came before the green robed man and nodded .

Little fatty hid behind Leng Rou and winked at the green robed man lewdly . Even though he did not say anything, he mouthed silently, “Look, that’s a surprise, right? Hehe!”

The green robed man smiled and nodded to Leng Rou . “Greetings, Senior Sister Leng . ”

In the five peaks, statuses were ranked according to the order of time one joined the sect .

However, all trial disciples would greet inner sect disciples as seniors .

When Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin saw this in midair, they were shocked and dumbfounded .

Leng Rou was known for being cold and aloof in the sect .

Neither of them had ever seen her greet a fellow disciple in the sect . Furthermore, this person was only a trial disciple?

Initially, Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin had no intention of descending . But now, they both had a tacit understanding and came to the ground at the same time .

“Who is this trial disciple?” Lu Yangrong placed emphasis on the words ‘trial disciple’ despite his seemingly casual question .

Little fatty introduced immediately, “This is Senior Brother Lu Yangrong and Senior Brother Guan Jin . ”

The green robed man smiled and waved . “Greetings, senior brothers . I am Su Zimo . ”

“Hmm?”

“Su Zimo!”

Suddenly, both their expressions changed and their pupils constricted .

The air around them suddenly became stale at the mention of Su Zimo’s name .

A Man’s Name Grows Like a Tree’s Shadow .

While there were still inner sect disciples who had not seen Su Zimo in real life after the five peaks face-off, there was nobody who hadn’t heard of that name .

It was unprecedented for anyone to be number one in four peaks!

A Qi Condensation Warrior who could defeat a Foundation Establishment Cultivator despite the gap in realm .

Moreover, that Foundation Establishment Cultivator was none other than the current limelight who was thought to be the number one of the inner sect!

After the fight half a year ago, many inner sect disciples gathered on Weapon Peak hoping to catch a glimpse of Su Zimo only to be disappointed .

After they heard that he was locked up in Thunderclap Valley for Qi Deviation, everyone merely laughed it off and stopped caring .

All of them knew that one’s cultivation could not be raised in Thunderclap Valley .

Even if it was an unparalleled genius who was locked there indefinitely, it would spell the end of his path of cultivation .

“In just half a year, Su Zimo was released?”

Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin were both secretly shocked .

Given the talent that Su Zimo was displaying, it was only a matter of time before he caught up to them .

Lu Yangrong thought to himself, ‘No wonder Junior Sister Leng has such a different attitude towards this person . So, he is Su Zimo!’

‘Hmm… he doesn’t look like anything special . I heard that his body has been tempered to a strong degree, but why does he look just like a frail scholar?’ Guan Jin lamented internally as well, frowning as he sized up Su Zimo .

After a moment, Lu Yangrong suddenly said, “Junior Brother Su, I’ve heard a lot about you . ”

Pausing for a moment, he changed the topic . “I heard that you were already at Level 9 Qi Condensation half a year ago . Why hasn’t your cultivation improved after such a long time?”

He was clearly pointing out the obvious and it was full of provocation .

“Eh?”

Guan Jin exclaimed with curiosity in his eyes . “Junior Brother Su, I heard that you entered Qi Deviation in your cultivation . Why were you so careless? Since you were just released from Thunderclap Valley, let me give you a word of advice as your senior . You should go back to cultivate in seclusion lest you make any more mistakes and affect your own future . ”

Su Zimo was a smart man .

From the way they looked at Leng Rou, he could vaguely guess what they were thinking .

Towards their sarcastic questions, Su Zimo smiled and replied casually, “Thank you for the concern, senior brothers . ”

Little fatty heaved a sigh of relief at Su Zimo’s reaction .

Initially, he was so nervous that his palms were sweating entirely .

Little fatty understood Su Zimo’s temperament and was afraid that the latter might fight with those two over that unpleasantness .

Back then, Su Zimo dared to point his saber at Chen Yu of the Disciplinary Hall; these two senior brothers did not have what it takes to hold down Su Zimo .

However, things were different to Su Zimo right now .

Back in Spirit Peak, Chen Yu was obviously biased towards Feng Haoyu and even wanted to maim him of his cultivation despite the spirit tiger being injured .

That was why Su Zimo was unable to tolerate it .

Even though these two senior brothers were also hostile towards him, it was just due to petty thoughts . Since it was nothing much, Su Zimo could naturally let it slide with just a smile .

He no longer looked at Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin, merely reaching out to fondle the spirit tiger on the head .

Instantly, Lu Yangrong and Guan Jin were furious – they were being ignored!

However, what the both of them did not know was that Su Zimo was actually comforting the spirit tiger . Otherwise, it would have lunged and attacked both of them given its wild nature!