These three n were Ye Taiqing, Nie Yuntian, and Fang Caizhe. It didn't take a genius for them to figure out that with their greatest backer gone, they were no different from helpless children.
Nothing more than a flock of sheep awaiting slaughter!
For this reason, they didn't even dare to move, terrified that a single careless gesture might hasten their deaths.
At this mont, no one else paid them any mind. Everyone was still reeling from Xu Zhentai's words.
"Let Xu Ke kill the three from the Fire Guard"?
The implication was staggering. In the eyes of a Peak Level Maestro, Xu Ke's potential was so great that he was guaranteed to reach the pinnacle in the future. This was truly astonishing.
They were all aware of Xu Ke's trendous potential, but to put it bluntly, even Tang Yingchang knew it was still just that—potential. How many geniuses have died before their pri? Nothing is ever certain!
But now, with the declaration of a Peak Level Maestro, it ant Xu Ke was bound to ascend to that position under his protection.
From that mont, titanic waves of shock crashed through the minds of Shi Hongda and the Yin and Yang Elders. A maestro destined for the pinnacle... We have to completely reassess the relationship between the Huang Family, the Qin Family, and Xu Ke. Besides, fighting him to the death now would an making an enemy of Xu Zhentai... and if the elusive dical Saint were to return, we'd be well and truly screwed. Most importantly, now that the Fire Guard are returning, Yan Xuehai is bound to find out about the traitors in our families. We're caught in the middle with no way out. If we don't start acting like Xu Ke's loyal dogs right now, we'll end up as dog at!
It wasn't just them; Xia Wenfeng was also frantically "gauging the situation." He had co to help not because he knew Xu Ke was the dical Saint's Pupil, but because of Xu Ke's authority as a Seasoned Envoy. He figured participating in Xu Ke's plan would be a good chance to build camaraderie. When they all returned to the Northern Dragon Guard for missions, wouldn't they be far more effective?
But looking at how things were unfolding, a doubt began to surface in his mind.
Would soone like Xu Ke really remain in the Northern Dragon Guard? A Peak Level Maestro is destined to be a master of both cultivation and temperant. If I insist he return to the Northern Dragon Guard, will I be offending Xu Zhentai?
After so thought, Xia Wenfeng decided he would report back to the madam and the Dragon King and advise them to abandon the idea of having Xu Ke serve in the Northern Dragon Guard.
But Xia Wenfeng was overthinking it.
From the very beginning, Ki Qinyin, who knew Xu Ke was the dical Saint's Pupil, had never intended for him to serve the Northern Dragon Guard. She had only used the honorary title of Seasoned Envoy to foster a better relationship with him. She was never arrogant enough to believe that giving him the title would make him a true mber of the Northern Dragon Guard.
"Alright, you take care of the rest. Make it quick, I have sothing to tell you," Xu Zhentai said coolly, walking over to Xu Ke after the auras of the Fire Guard had completely vanished.
Xu Ke understood that his second uncle had sothing to say that wasn't for others' ears. He nodded imdiately, then turned to Tang Yingchang. "Elder Tang, I'll leave this to you. Kill Nie Yuntian. Don't kill the other two; I'll deal with them when I get back."
At these words, the ashen faces of Ye Taiqing and Fang Caizhe lit up.
Is there a chance for us to live?
But their joy was another's misfortune.
Nie Yuntian's face went deathly pale. He could no longer remain seated and shot up, shouting angrily, "Xu Ke, we can discuss this!"
In that instant, Nie Yuntian completely forgot that his original purpose was to seek revenge for the past incident with the dical Saint. He forgot his plan to reveal his identity and viciously humiliate Xu Ke to vent his frustrations. He didn't dare ntion his old grudge with the dical Saint now. Only one thought dominated his mind—
Why do I have to be the one to die? Ye Taiqing is the one with the most direct conflict with you, Xu Ke! Kill him! Why are you killing ?
"There's nothing to discuss. Kill him," Xu Ke said, not bothering to waste another breath on Nie Yuntian.
Ye Taiqing has other uses; I won't kill him. As for Nie Yuntian... he's one of the Wong Ting's n. Killing him would be a pleasure.
Xu Ke then commanded the others, "Get to it. If I co back and don't see Nie Yuntian's corpse, none of you will live to see another day."
"Yes!"
At his command, everyone's expression tensed. They quickly turned and obediently went to carry out the order.
Xu Ke watched them, musing to himself. Before Second Uncle arrived, these people helped reluctantly, if at all. Now that he's here, they're as docile as a pack of tad dogs. Having powerful backing is aweso!
At this mont, Nie Yuntian knew his fate was sealed and finally prepared to fight for his life.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
「...」
Ignoring the clanging and banging from inside the gymnasium, Xu Ke and Xu Zhentai stepped outside. Xu Zhentai nonchalantly removed his mask.
Seeing this, Xu Ke knew he no longer had to worry about exposing his uncle's identity. He had only let Tang Yingchang in on the secret; the others were still in the dark.
Xu Ke gathered his thoughts and began, "Second Uncle, you..."
He had a million questions.
But before he could even get a word out, Xu Zhentai suddenly threw him for a loop. "Help up! Help up!"
"Huh?"
Xu Ke was dumbfounded. He stared in shock at Xu Zhentai, who suddenly looked incredibly weak.
Is this the sa Xu Zhentai who was just obliterating heaven and earth a mont ago?
He rushed to support Xu Zhentai, helping him to a bench. He looked as if he'd been struck by lightning. "Second Uncle, what's wrong with you? Is it kidney failure?!"
"You little brat, watch your mouth!" Xu Zhentai exploded in rage. "You're the one with kidney failure!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his face began to turn pale, and beads of sweat multiplied on his forehead.
Xu Ke's jaw dropped. "Then what's happened to you? Weren't you invincible just now? If this isn't kidney failure, what is it?"
Even as he mocked him, he didn't forget to take his uncle's wrist and check his pulse. He was relieved to find that although the True Qi in Xu Zhentai's body was vanishing at a bizarrely rapid rate, his fundantal life essence was unhard.
After breathing a sigh of relief, Xu Ke was plunged back into a state of utter confusion.
What... what is going on with Second Uncle?
"Don't look at like that. I always enter this state after I make a move. It's because of my Cultivation Technique," Xu Zhentai said with a purse of his lips. "Otherwise, why do you think I didn't just kill the Fire Guard? It's because I was out of True Qi."
The realization finally hit Xu Ke, and he stared in astonishnt. "What? So you didn't let them go to give a mission... you let them go because you couldn't actually beat them? So Second Uncle is all bark and no bite!"
"What do you an, I couldn't beat them? Can't you use your words properly?" Xu Zhentai retorted, annoyed. "Didn't you see slapping them around? I chose not to kill them. I voluntarily let my power fade to accumulate good karma for you and Xiao Yi, understand?"
Xu Ke started to laugh. "Oh, right. Of course."
At the sa ti, a feeling of familiarity washed over him. This brazen, shaless attitude... now that was the Second Uncle he knew.
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