Chapter 81 – Yang Hao
Translator: Seventh Peril Editor: Anuvrat
Ye Zhong took a few steps forward and curiously looked at the man and woman.
The man was tall and sturdy, at least a head taller than Ye Zhong. He should be at his prime age, around twenty years old, with a rather scholarly look. Thus, although he currently looked tall and big, he didn’t give people any pressure. On the contrary, anyone who saw him would have feelings for him. It was obvious that this person was someone with a rather calm personality.
As for the woman, her figure was quite tall and the body hidden under the martial robe could be said to be exquisite. It could even be said to be quite ample. She probably knew this as well, so she used a large robe to hide it. Although her appearance was a level lower than Su Yu and Xiao Xin, the stern look on her face could make one’s heart beat faster. It had to be known that men were extremely cheap, to begin with. The harder the target was, the better. Therefore, cold beauty was often the most attractive.
When Ye Zhong’s gaze landed on the two of them, they were also looking at him with curiosity. Obviously, they were also curious about him, who was the new Inner Disciple, their Youngest Junior Brother.
Seeing Ye Zhong arrive, Su Yu faintly smiled before she walked over to him and patted his shoulder, then sighed, “You sure are a reckless fellow. I haven’t looked after you for a while, and yet you’ve bullied Luo Long like that. You have to know, even Luo Long has someone behind him.”
“Really? But, so what?” Ye Zhong replied nonchalantly.
Hearing that, Su Yu was speechless. Then, she shook her head. She had almost forgotten that with her Junior Brother’s skills, even the person behind Luo Long might not be able to do anything to him.
Ling Yue was also wearing a white dress robe today, her face shrouded under a white veil, with only a pair of amber-coloured moving eyes showing. When she saw Ye Zhong approaching, she was also laughing silently before pointing at him, “This Junior Brother Ye Zhong is our last companion this time. He has been famous in our Xingxiang Sect lately, and I’ve already personally tested him yesterday, so he’s the most fitting person to cooperate with us on this mission.”
Hearing that, the man and woman nodded at Ye Zhong. They had heard about his fame before. After all, Luo Long was a famous Outer Disciple of the Xingxiang Sect and many disciples had their own opinions about him. However, because of the person behind him, they couldn’t do anything to him. And what Ye Zhong did was enough to make his name resound throughout the sect.
“This is Hao Feng and this is Lu Bing. These two are both Inner Disciples of our Xingxiang Sect. However, these two are very low-key so they are not very famous in the sect. However, if anyone dares to underestimate them, it won’t end well.” Ling Yue explained softly to Ye Zhong.
Hearing this, Ye Zhong’s gaze once again landed on Lu Bing and Hao Feng. He cupped his hands together and said, “I’ll trouble the two Senior Brother and Sister to take care of me on this trip.”
“Heh, if you can even beat Luo Long, then at least half of the Inner Disciples aren’t your match. So, when the time comes, you will have to take care of us.” Hao Feng smiled.
“Going out on a mission together is something in which we need to take care of each other.” Ye Zhong spoke with a smile. In any case, even though Lu Bing did not say anything and just nodded slowly, Ye Zhong had a good impression of the two of them. They would cooperate well with each other on this mission.
“That’s right, Senior Sister Ling Yue, I wonder, do the other three Senior Brother and Sisters know about my conditions?” Ye Zhong hesitated for a moment before asking honestly.
“You’re talking about the Yin-Yang Flower, right?” Hearing this, Hao Feng shrugged his shoulders, “I’m not interested in that thing in the first place. The three beauties don’t seem to want to fight with you for it, so it’s yours. However, the other items are all ours.”
“That’s natural.” Upon hearing that, Ye Zhong nodded his head, indicating that he had no objections. As long as he could get his hands on the Yin-Yang Flower, then he would have achieved his goal in this Sect Mission.
“Alright, if there are no further questions, let’s go.” Seeing that no one had any objections, Ling Yue nodded and prepared to leave with everyone.
However, just as everyone was about to leave, a sound of wind breaking could be heard behind them. Following that, a figure quickly landed in front of them. Only then did they see that it was a tall and slender man with a fair face that was almost as beautiful as women.
The moment the man appeared, Ye Zhong’s pupils constricted. He could sense danger from him. Even in the Xingxiang Sect, this person was most likely not a simple character.
“Inner Disciple Yang Hao.” At that moment, Su Yu, who was also standing on the side, said softly with a slightly ugly expression on her face.
Hearing that, Ye Zhong’s eyes flashed as he recalled that the fellow named Yang Fang was sent flying with a slap by him. Was his Elder Brother this Yang Hao?
After Yang Hao landed on the ground, his gaze swept across Ye Zhong and the rest. There was a warm and refined smile on his face. At the end, when his gaze landed on Ling Yue’s body, a trace of a strange light flashed across his eyes.
“Hehe! Junior Sister Ling Yue, from the looks of it, you guys are going to take on that high-rank Sect Mission? Why? Have you forgotten what this Brother told you before?” Staring at Ling Yue, Yang Hao spoke with an expression of worry.
Although Ling Yue’s face was hidden behind a thin veil, her exposed eyes were still touching. After sweeping a glance at Yang Hao, she smiled and said, “Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Yang Hao, but regarding this mission, this Little Sister has her own thoughts. Senior Brother Yang Hao, your strength is astonishing, so if you go with me to complete this mission, you will inevitably feel somewhat aggrieved. Therefore, if there is a more difficult mission the next time around, I will not be polite and bother Senior Brother Yang Hao to escort me, but this time let’s just forget about it.”
“But, I’m worried for your safety, Junior Sister,” even Ye Zhong could notice the cold and detached tone of Ling Yue, but Yang Hao seemed to not care anything. He looked worriedly at Ling Yue and said softly, “Hongya Cave is not a safe place if you lose even a single hair there, this Brother will be extremely distressed, so how about letting me follow you, at most, I promised not to interfere in the mission until the critical moment?”
“I want to as well. It’s just that this time, all candidates of the mission have already gathered. So, I can only be sorry.” Ling Yue’s eyes slightly contracted before she continued to speak with a smile.
“So that’s how it is.” Yang Hao smiled and then turned his gaze to the other four, focusing on Ye Zhong.
“Heh, this must be Junior Brother Ye Zhong, right? My name is Yang Hao.”
Yang Hao smiled once again as he noticed Ye Zhong. Hao Feng’s and Lu Bing’s expressions changed slightly. Only Su Yu remained unfazed. As for Ling Yue, her face was hidden behind the veil, making it hard for people to tell what she was thinking.
“It turned out to be Senior Brother Yang Hao.” Ye Zhong could roughly guess what Yang Hao was thinking, so he spoke indifferently.
“Since Junior Brother Ye Zhong said that, then I can be considered to have a little friendship with you so that I won’t beat around the bush,” Yang Hao revealed a sincere smile, “I am very worried about Junior Sister Ling Yue’s safety, but, since she has already gathered all the candidates, I can’t make things difficult for her, can I? So, I think if Junior Brother Ye Zhong could give your position to this Brother, this Brother would have something to repay you. Even with Yang Fang’s matter, I could let it slide, there would be no problem. Besides, I can guarantee that no one in the Xingxiang Sect will be disrespectful to you, Junior Brother Ye Zhong. What do you say?”
Ye Zhong remained unperturbed on the surface but smirked inwardly. He could tell that the other party had been targeting him since he mentioned Yang Fang. Today was just a chance for him to probe Ye Zhong. However, Ye Zhong’s goal on this trip was the Yin-Yang Flower, and such a rare and precious medicine was hard to come by, so he couldn’t give up his position in the mission.
But at this time, Ye Zhong didn’t want to offend this person any further, he just shrugged his shoulders and said, “Senior Brother Yang Hao, I’d like to give up this position, but the price for asking me to help out is too big, so much so that I’m embarrassed to refuse her invitation. Thus, if you truly want to be in a position, as long as Senior Sister Ling Yue speaks, I will give it up. How about it?”
It was rare for Ye Zhong to be so courteous. Su Yu, who knew him well, was momentarily stunned by such a scene, and then laughed inwardly. It seemed like Ye Zhong was quite astute as well, it was obvious that Ling Yue was the direct cause of this trouble, and he did not have the intention of being used as a tool by anyone.
Moreover, Ye Zhong had handed things off to Ling Yue and told him to ask her directly if Yang Hao insisted on taking his position.
Yang Hao could hear the perfunctory tone in Ye Zhong’s words, and his eyes turned slightly cold. After staring at Ye Zhong for a while, he smiled at Ling Yue, “Since that’s the case, I can’t make things difficult for you, Junior Sister, can I? However, if someone truly has the ability, Junior Sister has to personally experience it. You must not be blinded by others. Rumours are the ones that deceive people the most.”
Ling Yue nodded slightly but didn’t say anything.
“Then, I’ll be leaving first.” A hint of coldness flashed through Yang Hao’s eyes, then he turned around and left.
However, just as Yang Hao turned to leave, several silhouettes appeared from the shadows. Their gazes landed on Ye Zhong, with a faint smile on their faces.