Having studied for a hundred years, why do you call me the Martial Saint?

Wang Biao was completely stunned, and collapsed to the ground, utterly exhausted.

He couldn't understand why he was beaten up and even kicked off the mountain for simply tearing up two books.

Everyone knew perfectly well what going down the mountain meant for a menial disciple.

Although the life of a servant in the mountains was hard, at least there was no worry about food and drink, and no danger to life.

What is that place outside?

Chaotic times!

He is likely to starve to death on the roadside or be captured and used as cannon fodder.

So why?

His original intention was simply to recruit a follower!

He doesn't understand!

"Your insight is brilliant, Deacon!"

Gu Shuxian hurriedly said that, to be honest, he didn't know why Deacon Sun would be so biased in standing on their side. He guessed it was because of Qian Le's influence.

At this moment, two servant disciples stepped forward, lifted Wang Biao up, and tried to carry him away.

Wang Biao suddenly came to his senses and struggled violently.

"Let me go! I need to see Senior Brother Zhao! I need to see Senior Brother Zhao!"

But it had no effect. Deacon Sun's howls faded into the distance, eventually disappearing beyond the courtyard wall.

The room fell silent.

The onlookers, including the servants and disciples, dispersed.

However, Qian Le's face did not show the satisfaction of having avenged his great enemy.

He slowly squatted down and reached out to pick up the scraps of paper on the ground. As he picked them up, tears began to fall.

"Five taels... five taels..."

His voice was hoarse.

Gu Shuxian wasn't so sad that the Hundred Herbs Record was torn up, simply because, in a sense, the book had already served its purpose in his hands.

Compared to the Hundred Herbs Record, the fact that the Disciple's Code of Conduct was torn up made him even angrier.

This book was meant to be returned to Senior Brother Huang Ziyi, but now that it's been torn up, he doesn't know what to do.

Tell the truth?

If Huang Ziyi gets angry, will I still be able to borrow books from there?

Gu Shuxian didn't know the answer.

Now is not the time to worry about that.

Gu Shuxian patted Qian Le on the shoulder and said calmly:

"Don't be sad, senior brother. Although the book was torn up, I've actually memorized most of its contents."

Qian Le looked up and forced a smile: "Junior Brother Gu, don't try to comfort me. It's such a thick book, and you've only been reading it for a day. How could you possibly remember it all..."

"I really remember it. If you don't believe me, senior brother, we'll go up the mountain later and I'll demonstrate it for you."

Qian Le remained silent for a long time, wiped away his tears, shook his head with a bitter smile, and said nothing.

He probably thought Gu Shuxian was just trying to comfort him.

Gu Shuxian didn't say anything.

The two began to quietly clean up the mess on the ground.

Qian Le was precocious after all. Although he was sad, he quickly composed himself and began to worry about something else.

"We need to be careful of Zhao Kui," Qian Le suddenly said.

This is natural; there's no need to bring it up deliberately. If I do, it means there are other points to pay attention to.

Gu Shuxian looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

"Do you know how the person in room number 9 left?" Qian Le asked.

Gu Shuxian shook his head. Firstly, he didn't care, and secondly, Li Dashuan and the others hadn't brought it up.

"The last person offended Zhao Kui, had his leg broken, couldn't do the quota, and was asked to leave," Qian Le said. "Now that we've driven Wang Biao down the mountain, we've offended Zhao Kui, and he won't let it go."

Gu Shuxian was somewhat surprised.

"He injured a fellow disciple, and Deacon Sun didn't send him down the mountain?"

He remembered this rule; it was written in the Disciple's Code of Conduct.

Besides, it's clear that Deacon Sun is on their side.

Isn't Zhao Kui afraid?

"I'm afraid Deacon Sun can't handle this. For most deacons, handymen are just doing odd jobs and are dispensable, but for some deacons, it's not like that..."

Qian Le began to explain, letting Gu Shuxian know some information.

Instructor of Transmission of Skills, Guo Xunzhen!

His job is to help the menial disciples advance to the outer sect; in other words, that's his KPI.

He didn't care about ordinary servants, only those who had entered the Bone Forging stage and had the opportunity to cultivate inner energy.

It is said that Zhao Kui is not far from the inner energy stage, and the master of the transmission of skills will definitely protect him with his life!

Although Deacon Sun is on their side, he would never break ties with another deacon for their sake.

"We told everyone that the man slipped and fell while chopping wood on the mountain, and they didn't blame Zhao Kui. But we, his roommates, do know the truth..."

Qian Le said slowly, but then changed the subject and lowered his voice, "But there's no need to worry too much. If the two of us join forces, we can at least have Deng Shifan stand in the open. It'll be three against one, plus Steward Sun's secret favoritism. Zhao Kui can't do anything to us."

"I'm telling you this so you can be careful. Don't stay alone in the future, or Zhao Kui will find an opportunity."

Gu Shuxian nodded, but he had a different plan in mind.

I wonder if officially reaching the Bone Forging Realm will trigger an examination of my internal energy attributes...

Sigh, I feel there's a risk involved.

It's better not to do that.

Gu Shuxian rejected the idea in his heart.

but……

If Zhao Kui were to lose his mind and try to take on all three of them by himself, he could take the opportunity to give Zhao Kui a few hard blows, which would make it easier to explain in public.

……

Night was falling.

In room number 9, apart from Qian Le and Gu Shuxian, the others finally returned one after another.

But there was an eerie quiet today.

No one spoke to break the silence.

Clearly, the others had heard some rumors and knew that this matter was not over yet.

really.

Just after 9 PM, the door was violently pushed open with a bang.

Zhao Kui strode in, followed by two servant disciples from the same room.

His face was so gloomy.

"Who did it?"

"Who drove Wang Biao down the mountain?"

Qian Le got up from the shop without backing down.

"I hit him."

"And me too, what about Senior Brother Zhao?" Gu Shuxian also challenged.

Zhao Kui is furious right now, so I need to provoke him quickly, make him lose his temper and want to fight multiple people at once, ideally leading to a big melee in room number nine so I can get my hands dirty.

"What should I do?" Sure enough, Zhao Kui's voice turned cold, and he cracked his knuckles.

"Wang, Wang Biao has only himself to blame; he struck first..."

Deng Shifan quickly spoke up, no longer caring whether others would realize the relationship between the three of them.

Zhao Kui narrowed his eyes.

Clearly, he hadn't expected anyone else to contradict him.

"Who else thinks that way?" Zhao Kui coldly swept his gaze across the room.

The servants following behind him hurriedly pledged their loyalty, putting on an act of shared hatred against the enemy. With Wang Biao, the number one follower, driven away, the seat next to Zhao Kui became vacant, and this was a golden opportunity!

"Senior Brother Zhao, they've gone too far!" said Xu Ergou, a handyman disciple. "Brother Wang Biao was our roommate, and they just kicked him out like that, showing no regard for our friendship whatsoever!"

"That's right, we always follow Senior Brother Zhao's lead. We have to wait for Senior Brother Zhao to speak before making any decisions!" Another person named Zheng Da chimed in.

This is such a fawning, sycophantic manner.

Li Dashuan, who was inside the house, was filled with envy.

This is a damn meritorious service in helping the emperor rise to power!

When he heard about Wang Biao's matter, he realized it was a great opportunity and wanted to immediately show his loyalty!

However, Zhang Tieniu and Wu Shuisheng were unwilling to directly oppose Gu, saying they were considering their past relationship and even tried to stop him from going.

He missed a golden opportunity!

How hateful!