A smile with a hidden knife

  Jinyu Yao, who was hiding to the side, suddenly trembled. Although his gaze didn't directly fall on her, it still made her feel a little guilty. Looking at the man sitting in the wheelchair, she hesitated for a moment. Did he know she was there or was it just an accidental glance? Regardless of the reason, she couldn't pretend not to have seen him and hide anymore. The next moment, she put on a facade as if she had just arrived and rushed out.

  "What are you doing!"

  She quickly came to his side, concerned and asked: "Zi Hao, are you okay?" Seeing him raise his eyes, their gazes met hers, she couldn't help but hastily look away.

  Tang Zihao withdrew his gaze and slowly nodded: "Nothing." As soon as his voice fell, he pushed the wheelchair to leave, not wanting to waste time on these people. However, those male disciples felt humiliated by being ignored, blocking his way and refusing to leave. This time, their eyes moved from Tang Zihao's body to Jin Yuyao beside him, brazenly sizing her up.

  "What are you looking at!" Jin Yuyao frowned, displeased with their gaze.

  "Jin Shi Mei, why are you being so protective of this waste? Look at him, he can't even compare to an outer disciple. He's only in the sect because your master took pity on him. And yet, you're still smiling and being nice to him?" One of them said with a mocking tone: "This waste is only slightly decent-looking because of his face, but I heard that when he first arrived, he was actually quite fat? Jin Shi Mei, I didn't expect your tastes to be so heavy."

  "Haha, exactly! You're targeting trash and picking the kind that no one wants. Jin Shi Mei, if you're really bored, you can come find us too! We'll definitely keep you company." Another person said with a sly tone, their eyes scanning her body back and forth.

  Jinyu Yao's face flushed, and she didn't know whether it was from anger or rage. Her small fist clenched tightly as she shouted: "You scoundrels!" As soon as her voice fell, she summoned the spiritual energy within her body to launch a swift attack. She was of the water attribute, and the technique she had cultivated was also of the water attribute. When she flew forward, the surging water source in her hand formed a fierce attack that struck the two men with unrelenting ferocity.

  Tang Zihao glanced at her move and slowly lowered his eyes, pushing the wheelchair away.

  He actually left like that, without showing any worried expression about Jin Yu Yao facing those few people alone. The surrounding disciples saw this and were shocked, some even looked at him with disdain and contempt, thinking he was no match for those few people so he took the opportunity to slip away.

  Jinyu Yao saw him leave like that and was shocked, did he just walk away like that? Didn't he wait for her? Wasn't he worried that she couldn't handle those few people?

  "Zi Hao!" she shouted, wanting to run in his direction, but was stopped by a man: "Heh heh, trash is trash, he doesn't even dare to provoke us, and you're voluntarily delivering yourself to our doorstep. Don't worry, we'll help you vent this anger." As soon as the words were spoken, another man took a step forward, slapping Tang Zihao's back with his palm as he slowly pushed his wheelchair.

  Seeing the man's spirit-infused blow, many students gasped: "You... you're going to kill him..."

  "Hmph! What's the use of keeping such trash around?" The moment the harsh voice fell, a palm was about to strike Tang Zihao. Even Jin Yuyao, who was being held back by two other men, couldn't help but be startled: "Zihao, be careful!"

  Listening to the sound of exclamation and the fierce killing intent coming from behind, Tang Zihao, sitting in his wheelchair, slightly lowered his eyelids. A hint of ferocity flashed across his black pupils, but no one saw it. Just as the attack was about to hit him from behind, he suddenly condensed the martial power on his body and violently burst outwards. The powerful aura of martial power surged out in an instant, and without him having to lift a hand, the man was heavily blown away before he could even touch him.

  "Ah!"

  "Bang! Bang! Bang!"

  His body flew out and rolled onto the ground, as he continued to roll down the small path, only to hear a loud splash. The man had lost control of his momentum and tumbled into the lake. The deep water was murky with mud, and as he kicked his legs to swim back up, his head emerged from the water covered in dirty mud. His face, caked with mud, still showed shock and numbness. This sudden scene left the surrounding crowd speechless...

  Jin Yu Yao was shocked, but then his eyes showed a crazy joy. Is this his real power? He didn't even use his spiritual energy, and he defeated that person without even making a move. Is this his real power? That's not spiritual energy, that's martial arts power. His martial arts cultivation is also very high? If combined with spiritual energy, wouldn't it be even more terrifying?

  Thinking of this, she was thrilled and her master had not deceived her! He said that Tang Zihao's cultivation would be excellent, his future achievements would be extraordinary. Originally, she didn't believe it, but after getting along with him, she unknowingly believed in her heart. However, he looked like he had no temper, but wasn't easy to get along with. Moreover, when he was cultivating, her master wouldn't let her approach him, and he always had an indifferent expression towards her. What was he thinking in his heart?

  "Is he, is he still a warrior?" A disciple not far away stared blankly at the scene just now, and the martial power that burst out in an instant was so powerful. They didn't know how high his cultivation was, but the level of this martial power was definitely not low...

  "You, you..." The two men left stared at Tang Zihao in shock as he slowly turned around in his wheelchair. Although there was no expression on his face and his eyes were calm, they felt a chill run down their spines, being stared at by him made them feel uneasy all over, and they couldn't help but swallow hard, unable to say a word.

  "Zi Hao! You're so amazing! I knew you were the best!" Jin Yu Yao excitedly ran up to his side, thrilled that she could get so close to him.

  Tang Zihao merely gave her a bland glance, his gaze falling on the man who was panting heavily and lying by the lake. His black pupils swept over the two of them, and he spoke in a slow and measured tone: "In the Immortal Sect, disciples are not allowed to fight among themselves. If you really want to compete with me, then you can issue a challenge letter and stake your life on it." His voice paused, his gaze sweeping over the few people present, before suddenly rising into a cold smile: "Of course, that's assuming you have the guts! I can accompany you anytime!"

  His words were like a loud explosion in everyone's heart, life and death? Life and death? He actually said he could issue a challenge letter, make a life-and-death vow? Did he know what he was saying? In the Immortal Sect, there is indeed a rule that prohibits internal fighting, but if someone issues a challenge letter and makes a life-and-death vow, it is allowed. However, once such a challenge is formed, it is extremely terrifying, because there is no turning back!

  Jin Yuyao, who was standing beside him, also looked shocked and opened her mouth. She wanted to stop him, but she also wanted to know what level his strength was at. For a moment, she stared at him in a daze, remaining silent.

  If he can't really be outstanding, then it's not worth her spending so much thought on him. The challenge book, the life and death certificate, does he really have that skill to have this confidence, or is he just talking casually and putting out tough words to intimidate those few people?

  "What did you say? A life-or-death situation? A challenge letter? You..." Along with the man covered in mud by the lake, all three of them were stunned. At first, they just wanted to teach him a lesson, but using a challenge letter and making it a matter of life and death... wasn't that too severe? If they really did issue a challenge letter, there would be no turning back...

  He glanced at them and slightly lowered his eyes: "What? Are you afraid? Is it that you don't dare to issue a challenge letter to me? If you really don't dare, I can replace you. Or if you don't dare accept, that's okay too." His voice paused, and he looked up at those people: "Next time you see me, call me 'grandfather' a few times, and I won't pursue it further."

  Since you want to provoke him, be prepared for death! He's not someone who can be deceived, but rather someone who doesn't bother to fight with others. However, if the other party repeatedly challenges him, as his sister said, he won't mind sending them on their way, in order to use them as a warning to others!

  At this moment, they couldn't deny that they were afraid. They hadn't expected him to dare say such a thing. Once the challenge was issued, unless one side died, otherwise...

  "Tang Shidi, you'd better think it through. Once the challenge letter is sent out, it's a matter of life and death. We're fellow disciples after all, and there's no deep grudge between us, so why bother?" A male disciple not far away spoke up, as they didn't want to see things go this way either.

  Jin Yuyao immediately placed her hands on her hips and rebuked, "Why didn't you speak up earlier? Now you're pretending to be good people?"

  "Look!" The male disciple's face turned red with rage, glaring at her, he snorted and stormed off: "Ignorant woman, if you want to see one of them die, then go watch!"

  "Zi Hao, don't listen to him, they're treating you like this and bullying me. Since they don't dare issue a challenge letter, then let you...” But before she could finish speaking, she saw him quietly looking at her with complex and incomprehensible eyes, which made her heart skip a beat, and the rest of her words dared not to be spoken again.

  "What are you all talking about here?"

  At this time, a voice with a smile came, causing everyone to turn their heads and look back. As they looked back, they all showed respectful eyes, automatically giving him way, while the female disciples couldn't help but gaze at the man with admiration, whispering: "Look! It's actually Brother Luo!"

  "Isn't Luo Shixiong out traveling? When did he come back? It's been a long time since I've seen him, and he seems to have become even more handsome."

  "It's just, you say how heaven would be so thick to treat him? With such a prominent family background, not to mention, he was given such an excellent appearance and extraordinary talent, really enviable to death."

  Several female disciples whispered that their loving eyes had never left his body since the man appeared.

  Tang Zihao followed the sound and saw that the newcomer was wearing a brocade robe, which was not necessarily required by the sect's rules. Although there were designated uniforms for inner and outer disciples, personal choice of clothing was also allowed, and the sect did not place too much emphasis on this aspect.

  The man's face was handsome and outstanding, his eyes were narrow and long, shining with a sharp light. Under the luxurious clothes, he had a strong and healthy body, a jade crown on his head, and a noble young master's demeanor. However, the feeling this person gave him made him unhappy, because in his eyes, there was a hint of evil and sinister energy, which really didn't give him any good feelings.

  "Older Brother Luo."

  When they saw the man in brocade clothes, the three of them hastily called out a respectful greeting. The man who was originally lying by the lake quickly got up and stood to one side, but did not dare to look up at him.

  Jin Yuyao saw the man appear, and for a moment, her eyes flashed with infatuation, but then she quickly regained her composure, rapidly lowering her eyelids to conceal the expression in her eyes.

  Luojunjie, a man with an illustrious family background, exceptional talent and outstanding appearance. In fact, when the two stand together, Tang Zihao is not inferior to him. However, what can't be compared is his family background and talent, while Tang Zihao has nothing. The only thing they have in common is their strength, but it's still unknown how strong it is. She had also been infatuated with Luojunjie before, but he was a proud person who looked down on her and knew she wanted to climb into his heart, so he never got close to her. He even publicly humiliated her in front of many people, making her feel embarrassed. Although this happened, after not seeing him for over a year, when they met again, she couldn't hide the excitement in her heart.

  "Brother Luo." She also spoke up, not daring to raise her head to look directly into his eyes, but instead said to Tang Zihao beside her: "Zihao, he is the most talented Brother Luo in our Xianmen."

  Tang Zihao just quietly looked at him, not saying a word. But Luo Junjie, after sizing up Tang Zihao with one glance, had his gaze fall on his leg: "Which peak is this junior brother from? What's wrong with your leg? Are you injured?"

  When she heard him mention Tang Zihao's crippled leg in front of so many people, Jin Yuyao's face stiffened, and she glanced at Tang Zihao, seeing that his expression was unchanged. Only then did she put her mind at ease, forcing out a stiff smile: "Luo Shixiong, he is Tang Zihao, a disciple my master took in two years ago."

  "Oh? So that's how it is." He nodded and walked forward, coming to Tang Zihao's front: "Tang Shidi, your leg is injured, why don't you treat it? In the Immortal Gate, there are alchemy masters who not only excel in alchemy but also have a good hand at treatment. You can ask them for help, and if you don't have any connections, I can introduce one to you."

  "Tang Zihao lowered his eyes: 'No need, trouble you to let me pass, I'm going back.'"

  "You're such a waste! How dare you speak to Luo Shixiong like that! You're too presumptuous!" One of the three people shouted, accusing him of being in the wrong.

  "Why do I need to report to you on how I speak?" Tang Zihao's eyes scanned, coldly glancing at the person, his voice didn't change much, but his gaze made one's heart skip a beat.

  Luo Junjie's eyes narrowed slightly, and he gazed at Tang Zihao with a thoughtful expression. Suddenly, he curled his lips into a smile: "It's okay if Brother Tang doesn't take the hint. If he ever needs it in the future, he can come find me."

  "Hey, Luo Shi, don't mind him, Zi Hao didn't mean any harm, he's just like that." Jin Yu Yao hastily smiled and apologized to him. She always had a bit of fear towards him, she was also very clear about his methods, he wasn't the kind of person who would genuinely get along with others, nor was he the type to help others casually.

  "Heh heh, Jin Shi Mei is quite considerate of Tang Shi Di." He looked at her with a hint of a smile.

  "We all have to help each other out as fellow students." Her smile at the corner of her mouth stiffened for a moment.

  Tang Zihao ignored the two of them and continued to push his wheelchair forward, what was the background of this person with the surname Luo? Why did those people show such reverence for him?

  As Tang Zihao left, Jin Yuyao hurriedly said: "Luo Shixiong, I'll leave first too." As soon as the words fell, she quickly moved forward to Tang Zihao's side and helped him push his wheelchair. She had originally planned to take a look at his strength, but didn't expect Luo Junjie to suddenly appear halfway.

  Those three men saw that his gaze was always on Tang Zihao, so they stepped forward and said: "Luo Shixiong, that Tang Zihao is a cripple. His legs can't stand up. It's said that his master used many methods but couldn't make him stand up either. Even the alchemy masters in our immortal sect can't cure his legs. He's just a cripple who can't be cured."

  "Oh? Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Luo Junjie's eyes flickered and he glanced at several people: "You guys were looking for trouble with him, but ended up getting outsmarted by him instead?"

  Upon hearing this, the three of them couldn't help but look embarrassed and uneasy. One of them said: "We thought he was just a cripple who would be easy to deal with, but it turns out he's actually a martial artist, and his martial arts skills are quite intimidating. We almost fell into his trap if we weren't careful."

  "This cripple is too arrogant, Brother Luo, you don't know, just now he even said that if we dare to challenge him, he would issue a letter of challenge and a life-and-death warrant. He's just a useless cripple who can't even stand up, what can he do? He actually dared to say such things, we were also scared by his words earlier and didn't react in time. Luckily, Brother Luo appeared, or else we would have had to teach him a lesson!" One of them was still stubbornly refusing to admit defeat, but the truth is that when Tang Zihao said those words, they were all intimidated. Fortunately, Brother Luo arrived."

  At the words, his narrow and long eyes flickered: "You are not his opponent. Even if he can't stand on his feet, his internal breath is stronger than yours. If you want to live, don't provoke him again next time." His voice paused, and he muttered to himself in a low tone: "Both feet can't even stand up yet were still admitted to the immortal sect... it seems he's not that simple. Tang Zihao, what kind of secret is hidden on his body?"

  On the other side, Jin Yuyao, who was pushing Tang Zihao back to the peak, thought for a moment before speaking up: "Zihao, you should actually get along well with Luo Shixiong. Not only is his strength outstanding, but his family background is also very prestigious. You might not know this, but the three elders of our sect are actually his three uncles."