Chapter 762: 762
He returned straightaway to Earth Star Courtyard in Three Wonders Clan .
Along the way, he brooded and a murderous aura enveloped him . He ignored everybody that he met as if others owed him money . Other people who noticed his behavior shook their heads in disapproval . This fellow from Peace Town was such a brute and he did not fit in with Luo State City .
The moment he reached Earth Star Courtyard, twenty over people were cultivating there . All of them were Innate Masters and some of them were even Perfected Innate Masters . When they saw Chu Li, they greeted him . “Zhao Dahe, come over here!”
Chu Li glanced at them, snorted and walked away whilst shaking his head .
“Hey, Zhao Dahe, the commander isn’t here . ” The same person who spoke just now cried .
He was a heavyset man who was of similar size to Chu Li . He regarded the latter fiercely and taunted him . “I heard your abilities and blade techniques are impressive . The commander broke the rules to recruit you . Come on then, show me what you’ve got!”
Chu Li ignored him and headed for the main hall .
“Hey, it’s true! The commander isn’t here!” The burly man raised his voice . “Don’t you believe me?!”
Chu Li turned to glare at him . “Who cares about you!”
As soon as this line was uttered, the burly man was taken aback . Then, his face was red with fury and he glared angrily at Chu Li . “Zhao, you’re looking for trouble!”
Chu Li walked towards the man and regarded him with narrowed eyes . “What’s your name?”
“Sun Zhaoren,” The heavyset man replied in a disdainful manner .
At once, he felt that he was too meek . He was overwhelmed with shame and anger . “Zhao, are you doing this on purpose?”
“I’m not bothered to learn the name of some insignificant fool like you!” Chu Li waved his hand dismissively . “Are you taunting me because you’re jealous of me?”
“Nonsense!” Sun Zhaoren was vexed and he took a few strides forward . “Zhao, are you related to the commander?”
“You must have a screw loose . ” Chu Li chuckled and pointed at him . “Are you accusing the commander of corruption? You sure have a lot of nerve!”
He shook his head as he said, “I really don’t want to waste so much time talking to an idiot like you!”
He approached a weapon rack and held up a wooden blade . “Come, show me what you’ve got!”
“Very well!” Sun Zhaoren clenched his teeth and picked up a wooden blade as well . “I want to see what you’ve got too!”
Using the Mountain Splitting Form, Chu Li brought down his blade .
Sun Zhaoren held up his blade and braced himself .
“Boom!” Sun Zhaoren collapsed along with his blade . He clutched his shoulder and stared at Chu Li in disbelief .
It felt like getting hit by a large boulder that rolled down from a mountain peak . Blocking was futile and his shoulder ached like hell as if a bone fractured .
Chu Li turned to face the remaining twenty people and hollered . “Who else isn’t convinced? Bring it on!”
“I want to try!” An honest-looking young man picked up a wooden sword and aimed at Chu Li .
Chu Li sneered . “Anyone else? Bring it on together!”
“I’m good enough on my own!” The honest-looking man scoffed . “Watch out for my sword!”
The wooden sword was lightning fast and reached Chu Li’s throat in a matter of seconds .
Chu Li lifted his blade . Before the wooden sword could come into contact with his throat, the long blade had already grazed the honest-looking young man .
The tip of the blade moved upwards and avoided his lower body, or else the young man would have ended up as a eunuch .
“Oww…” The long sword fell from the man’s grip . He clutched his abdomen with both hands .
His mouth opened wide and exhaled continuously . A layer of carmine red veiled his face and gasping sounds escaped his throat . Nonetheless, he could not say a thing and his body slowly slumped to the ground .
Chu Li pressed his lips together and gazed at the crowd again . “Does anyone else wish to fight?”
Everybody looked at him and frowned .
Although they could not stand his savagery and arrogance, the oppressive might and astounding speed displayed by him made them green with envy . They knew trouble would befall them if they decided to confront him .
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Chu Li snorted . “A bunch of crap!”
Everyone glared at him furiously .
“I’ll teach you a lesson!” A middle-aged man’s baritone voice boomed .
Chu Li scanned him from top to toe . “You old fool, what else are you capable of doing?”
“Zhao Dahe, you’re a tyrant! I’m gonna drill some humility into you!” The middle-aged man cried .
Chu Li dismissed him . “Cut the crap . If you want to fight, let’s do it . Or else, don’t spout so much nonsense . I hate people like you . You want to fight, yet you want to give yourself reasons to do so . Just fight if you feel like it and you don’t have to give me any reasons . Do it now!”
The middle-aged man picked up a wooden sword and sped towards Chu Li . The wooden sword transformed into a flash of yellow light .
Chu Li used the Yin Lifting Form .
“Slam!” The wooden sword vibrated .
Chu Li felt a surge of inner strength creeping into his body . Ignoring it, he swept his sword horizontally . By utilizing the River Razing Form, he landed a blow on the middle-aged man’s neck .
The man fell onto the ground immediately and never got back up .
Chu Li remarked arrogantly, “A rather shocking form . Anyone else?”
This time, everyone gave in . The middle-aged man was a Perfected Innate Master and was one level from achieving the Grandmaster’s Boundary .
Chu Li twitched his lips . “What a bunch of good-for-nothings!”
The crowd stared at him with rage in their eyes, but no one stepped forward to embarrass themselves .
Chu Li shook his head and entered the main hall . He sat still in an armchair and shut his eyes .
After glaring at him, the crowd returned to cultivating . As the saying went, a sense of shame paved the way to courage . They had to cultivate diligently before they could wash away the humiliation they experienced today .
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Footsteps echoed in the corridor . Zhou Xun entered and gestured to Chu Li that the latter did not have to be so formal .
He took a seat on the armchair in the center of the room and asked calmly, “Did you encounter an assassination attempt?”
“Yes,” Chu Li replied, “Commander, may I kill them?”
“If you can avoid killing them, do it . ” Zhou Xun shook his head in disapproval . “After all, they’re brothers of Three Wonders Clan . ”
“If they genuinely regarded me as a brother, they wouldn’t have tried to kill me . ” Chu Li grunted . “So they’re allowed to kill me, but I’m not allowed to kill them?”
“You’ve got a point . ” Zhou Xun let out a laugh .
Chu Li said, “You know what I think? I was too soft . Let’s see whether Commander Feng could still send people to assassinate me if I completely destroy the Morning Light Courtyard!”
“In that case, he could only do it on his own,” Zhou Xun muttered .
Chu Li scoffed . “You aren’t going to sit there and watch, are you, Commander?”
“Come, follow me!” Zhou Xun stood up and headed outside .
Chu Li followed him and exited the main hall . “Where to?”
“To meet someone,” Zhou Xun answered .
He led Chu Li to the front of Delight Brothel .
Chu Li looked at him in surprise .
Zhou Xun spoke, “Don’t ask so many questions . It’s a waste of time anyway . I won’t answer you . ”
“Alright,” Chu Li replied helplessly and muttered, “a mystery, indeed . ”
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Zhou Xun stared at him but he did not say anything else .
Over time, he had learned to comprehend Zhao Dahe’s temperament . True enough, he was obstinate, immature and did not understand the nuances of interpersonal relationships and the feelings of others . If he were to get into an argument with Dahe, he would have had a fit .
The two men entered Delight Brothel and a handsome servant received them . He brought them to the fourth floor, then bowed and left them .
Chu Li turned to regard Zhou Xun and pretended to be confused .
Both of them walked towards the room at the eastern end of the corridor . Zhou Xun knocked twice on the door politely . His gesture was gentle as if the door was like a thin sheet of paper that could be torn easily .
“Enter!” A clear voice could be heard .
Zhou Xun pushed the door open and closed it delicately . He bowed . “Greetings, Miss Ruolan . ”
Chu Li followed suit and saluted with cupped fists .
A beautiful young maiden was sitting on an embroidered stool in the living room . She was demure and enchanting with an alluring gaze and soft features . Yet, her expression was serious and reserved . The maiden looked at Zhou Xun and Chu Li emotionlessly . “That’s him?”
“Yes . ” Zhou Xun nodded .
Chu Li regarded her with curiosity, revealing a tinge of ferocity and boldness .
Miss Ruolan made a gesture with her arm .
Chu Li pointed at himself and Zhou Xun glared at him .
Chu Li walked towards her . He inhaled the sheer aroma of orchids . Miss Ruolan’s gaze was captivating . She lifted a slender finger and pointed at his right arm .
He proffered his right wrist knowingly .