The most melodramatic rebirth in history

Chapter 171 Powerful Teammates

"Senior Brother Kuang Tu, let's team up!" Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, and the man in blue immediately came to his senses and looked to his right.

A lean man stood alone to one side, his expression unusually indifferent, seemingly out of place with his surroundings. Beside him stood a slightly overweight disciple.

That's right, it's Zhu Bupang!

"Sorry, not interested!" Kuang Tu glanced expressionlessly at the slightly chubby disciple who had approached him, then turned and strode toward the open space.

"Uh—!" The other party's attitude was extremely cold, which made Zhu Bupang blush and feel very embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head with both hands.

"Hmph! Idiot..." Just as Zhu Bupang failed, several unruly men standing not far away snorted coldly, looking quite gloating.

It's hard to say whether it was fate or bad luck, but those people were none other than Xu Peng and his group. It makes sense, since they were also late and couldn't have gone too far from the exit of the passage.

"Damn it...!" As the saying goes, enemies are especially hostile when they meet. Zhu Bupang recognized the face of the person who had spoken sarcastically, and immediately clenched his fists so hard that they cracked loudly, making his already red face look even more unsightly.

"Not fat, just bear with it for now. He won't be arrogant for long. You come back here right now...!" Seeing that things were not going well, the man in blue quickly sent a telepathic message to forcibly call back the slightly chubby disciple who was showing signs of exploding.

"Hmph, cowards!" Xu Peng and the other three scoffed again with disdain, but were actually quite surprised.

Xu Peng and Zhu Bupang were old acquaintances, having known each other since their days as outer disciples. Although the three did not get along back then, their cultivation levels were similar, so neither could do anything to the other.

Unfortunately, Xu Peng was quite lucky. After being bullied by Hu Ba, his spirit of diligent cultivation moved an elder from the lineage of the Great Elder, who then took him as a disciple. From then on, his cultivation was like a cheat code!
This unexpected turn of events brought both "misfortune" and "luck" to Zhu Bupang and Gou Bushou!
Needless to say, Xu Peng, whose cultivation level has greatly improved, would absolutely not let go of his two former lovers.

Unlucky--

About six months ago, the first thing Xu Peng did after emerging from seclusion was to lead a group of sycophantic sixth-rank underlings to severely injure Zhu Bupang and Gou Bushou.

Although he felt a great sense of relief, Xu Peng never found any peace of mind, because those two guys who were seriously injured never bowed their heads and admitted defeat!

Xu Peng just couldn't understand why these two clueless guys had made things so complicated when it could have been resolved with just a few words.

After thinking it over, he concluded that the two of them were deliberately trying to provoke him. As a result, the poor Zhu Bupang and Gou Bupou were doomed. Whenever Xu Peng was in a bad mood, he would come to them to vent his anger.

However, everything has its pros and cons; it's impossible for something to have only one side of the story.

Lucky--

Although they endured endless pain and torment under Xu Peng's oppression, it also gradually turned Zhu Bupang and Gou Bushou, who were originally hostile to each other, into good friends!

Ahem... misfortunes never come singly!
This further fueled Xu Peng's madness, causing the two to suffer even more pain. But no matter how ruthless Xu Peng and his gang were, the two always managed to grit their teeth and get through it.

Therefore, Xu Peng can be said to be well aware of the two men's stubborn nature.

Just like this time, he and his companions looked arrogant and casually made sarcastic remarks, but in reality, they were secretly watching Zhu Bupang's every move, and they were sure that the other party would not be able to hold back and make a move.

To their surprise, the other party managed to suppress their anger for some unknown reason.

If Zhu Bupang really makes a move, he will likely be disqualified from the competition. However, his unusual attitude has disappointed Xu Peng and the others.

"Senior Brother Zhu! The boss said that they'll have a hard time once the show starts, so there's no need for us to rush things!"

Seeing that the slightly chubby disciple who walked back to his side had fiery eyes and a gloomy face, clearly sulking, the thin disciple immediately spoke in a low voice to relay the words of the man in blue beside him.

"Boss, I'm sorry!" The slightly chubby disciple took two steps forward, approached the calm-looking man in blue, and then awkwardly clasped his hands in apology.

Zhu Bupang felt somewhat guilty for misunderstanding the man in blue, but he was mostly grateful for Feng Ling's words.

"It's alright. A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. It's good that you've thought it through!" Feng Ling turned his head and smiled faintly, patting the slightly chubby disciple's shoulder with great satisfaction.

Just as Zhu Bupang was sulking, Gou Bushou, worried that the man in blue might be unhappy, told Feng Ling all about the complicated grudges between them and Xu Peng.

Even though Feng Ling had long guessed that Zhu Bupang and his companion not only knew each other but also had a deep connection with Xu Peng and the others, he never expected that the two of them would have such a tragic fate!
"Oh dear, look at you... your face is all bruised and swollen... you're almost turning into a pig's head!"

"Hmph! You skinny dog, if you... have any guts, then don't breathe so loudly...!"

Two voice transmissions sounded in his mind one after another. The man in blue who turned around and stared at the lean man was completely unaware of this. He only noticed the two people standing behind him suddenly smiled similarly through his spiritual sense.

These two sentences were often said by Zhu Bupang and his companion after they were beaten up. Even today, they are still deeply etched in their hearts, not only for hatred, but also for a precious friendship.

From teasing each other to appreciating each other,
It has evolved all the way to what we are today... best friends!

"Spirit—!" Zhu Bupang and his companion stared blankly up at the pure sky filled with fluffy white clouds, silently repeating the phrase in their hearts.

Then, as if by telepathy, the two of them simultaneously came to their senses. They both looked at the man who had turned and was walking in a certain direction, his face filled with aloofness.

"You will always..."

Impossible, I know...

What is... backbone!

As the saying goes, fortunes change, and Zhu Bupang and Gou Bushou are no longer the same as before. In terms of cultivation alone, the two are not much worse than Xu Peng.

As for... strength, we'll have to fight it out to find out!

"Hmph, just you wait! You won't be so lucky this time!" Gou Bushou snorted coldly, and like the slightly chubby man, he looked at Xu Peng and muttered something.

A few days ago, the two of them had just come out of the Ghost Locking Tower when, by sheer coincidence, they ran into Xu Peng on the way. The expressions on their faces were priceless; they were both very excited.

As a result, after the six-rank underling sent by Xu Peng was crippled by the two men in one move, Xu Peng's initial excitement immediately turned into fear.

At that time, Xu Peng followed behind an eighth-level core disciple like a lapdog. Even though he had an unreliable backer, he still dared not step forward.

Because he was afraid of losing and losing face...!
In the end, in order to save face, Xu Peng still symbolically went through a few rounds with Zhu Bupang and his companion.

In addition, Zhu Bupang and his companion were somewhat wary of that eighth-level core disciple, so they had to suppress their inner turmoil and dared not take drastic action on the spot!
After all, the two of them together are only at the early stage of the eighth level. What if the other party is at the middle stage of the eighth level? Wouldn't that mean they would not only be asking for trouble, but also making enemies?
Actually, they could both tell that the man was extremely cold towards Xu Peng, and might even be able to seriously injure him without consequence. Of course, such a losing proposition was highly risky. Faced with this situation, any person who wasn't stupid would absolutely not do it…

"Sigh~, adversity really does make people grow!" Feng Ling shook his head and sighed helplessly. He immediately stopped paying attention to the two of them and turned his gaze to the lean man.

Zhu Bupang and his companion probably never imagined that in the man in blue's past life, there was a mysterious psychological discipline called—Mind Reading!

"Hiss! What's going on?"

As if a chilling wind had blown by, Xu Peng suddenly trembled and his steps were forced to stop for a second, perhaps because he had heard something.

"Senior Brother Xu, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"In my opinion, could it be that he caught a cold?"

Immediately afterward, the people who had stopped behind Xu Peng saw this and two voices came from behind, sounding very puzzled.

"Cough cough~, I'm fine!"

Xu Peng coughed awkwardly. The first person's question was fine, but the second person's guess made the others roll their eyes.

He cursed inwardly, "Idiot! A mid-level peak Ghost Spirit Master, how could you catch a cold? Why don't you just die!"

Of course, to avoid disrupting the team's unity, the three of them only kept these thoughts to themselves and would not say them in front of that disciple.

"Senior Brother Kuang, team up with us! If the four of us are here, you won't have to waste time dealing with those minor characters. You can just help us deal with those seventh-level cultivators!"

Just as the aloof man lowered his stance and spoke like this, the man in blue who had been silently watching twitched his ears and heard everything clearly.

"As expected! Xu Peng also wants to team up with Senior Brother Kuang Tu!"

Seeing the aloof man and his group perform a fist salute, Zhu Bupang stared wide-eyed, then fixed his gaze on the lean man with a slight smile on his face.

"Hmph~...!" Beneath his embroidered robe, with his hands clasped and his back bent, the aloof man even turned his head to glance disdainfully at the two slightly chubby disciples.

The implied meaning is self-evident!

"Damn it—this guy is clearly provoking me! So what if he successfully invited Senior Brother Kuang? What's so great about that…!"

Gou Bushou gritted his teeth indignantly, but then realized something and quickly shut his mouth.

"It's just a pity, they look down on us!" Just as the slightly chubby disciple beside him was getting increasingly emotional, Feng Ling sneered inwardly.

Long before Zhu Bupang went to find Kuang Tu, he had inadvertently seen through Xu Peng and the others' thoughts. His subsequent sarcastic remarks were nothing more than an attempt to find a sense of superiority and demonstrate his own specialness.

Perhaps Xu Peng never intended to invite Kuang Tu beforehand, and the reason this situation has suddenly arisen is probably because he is targeting Zhu Bupang and his companion!

Of course, it's also possible that their true intentions lie elsewhere...

In Fengling!
"Junior Brother Xu, please rise. I am truly sorry for what happened last time!"

The lean man was very gentle. With a flick of his wrist, he lifted all of them up. His relaxed and casual manner easily left a deep impression on people.

"It's alright, what are you saying, senior brother? I've already forgotten! Don't you all agree?"

The aloof man naturally knew what Kuang Tu was referring to. Xu Peng immediately greeted him with a smile and deliberately turned around to give the others a meaningful look.

"Yes, yes, Senior Brother, you're overthinking it. How could we be such petty people? Besides, we've always held you in high esteem, so how could we possibly hold a grudge against you!"

Two of the disciples looked very respectful after he finished speaking.

"Idiot, you already said that!"

Xu Peng immediately coughed, his face darkening, and secretly shouted a reminder. Then, realizing their mistake, even though they were all thick-skinned, they couldn't help but feel a little hot-blooded.

"Since Junior Brother Xu and the others don't hold a grudge against me, I can rest assured!"

Kuang Tu responded gently on the surface, but inwardly he sneered. Only a few of you could say such things so insincerely!
"Holding a grudge!?"

Did I say it was out of resentment?

This is an admission of guilt without being asked!
Kuang Tu encountered a minor issue last time, which caused him to overlook the four people.

He thought that the four people were just a little resentful towards him, but who would have thought that they actually hated him!

At that moment, Kuang Tu felt a chill run down his spine and was about to refuse the group's request to join him. Unexpectedly, a telepathic message caught his attention.

"Brother Kuang, you always have fine wine and good food with you, but I wonder if you'd be interested in joining my team?"

Looking to the side, ten meters away, a man in blue robes stood upright, with an imposing air and a calm expression in the corner of the dueling arena.

Even though he wasn't particularly tall, he exuded an inexplicable and subtle sense of oppression, and it was this strange feeling that made Kuang Tu's eyes light up...

"Junior Brother Xu, regarding the team formation... I'm sorry, I've already made arrangements with someone!" His apologetic eyes held a barely perceptible burning passion.

"Senior Brother Kuang, what are you doing...!" After saying this, Kuang Tu ignored the attitude of the people opposite him and turned around to walk quickly towards the man in blue robes who was surrounded by two handsome disciples ten meters away.

"This person possesses a righteous and upright spirit, ethereal and vast, yet unassuming and reserved; he is someone worth getting to know deeply!"

Having experienced extraordinary adventures, Kuang Tu understood very well that when a person's aura subtly gives people the illusion of being at odds with heaven and earth.

Then, this person will surely become a powerful and influential figure in the future!

It's better to get to know someone early than late. Rather than waiting until they become successful before getting to know them, it's better to put aside your pride and take the initiative to befriend them now!
Sorry to keep you all waiting! I spent most of the morning dealing with computer issues, but I've finally made it!

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