Chapter 13: Chapter 12
Zhao Xui Shen expression was serious and solemn as he announced the rest of the information. "I have discussed with several elders from the other sects and we agreed that in the near future we will choose disciples who may enter the secret realm. I hope that in times of danger with disciples will help each other rather than harm others for their own benefit. We will not take advantage of the Boa Bing Sect or the other sects treasure. And to make sure of it; I, Zhao Xui Shen hereby set the rules. If I find that a disciple has killed another for treasure or personal gain their cultivation will be obliterated, and their soul pulled out to be placed into a formation inside a cauldron. Forever prevented from reincarnating."
As soon as Zhao Xui Shen firm voice reached the ears of those below, it caused a commotion. The Sect already had a rule to prevent killing and stealing treasure, the most severe punishment was only killing the perpetrator. Now even the soul would be punished. The fierce nature of this punishment did not suit Zhao Xui Shen kind and immortal-like image.
'Someone is showing there true colors.'
Zhao Xui Shen's gentle mask was slightly lifting. And almost just almost, one could glimpse his true nature.
"If that happens to me would I be able to be revived again even if my soul is trapped inside the cauldron?"
[Yes. No need to worry host. As long as you are bonded to this system nothing will happen to your soul.]
Lui Yang sighed in relief. He was planning on killing Zhang Tian in the secret realm and if he were to be found out. It would be bad if he were forever trapped in a cauldron. It would suck to be limited to such a thing.
"That's good."
[You don't have to kill him now, or at all you know. I don't see how Zhang Tian's death progresses Zhao Xui Shen heart meter as he doesn't even love him. Based on Zhao Xui Shen personality Zhang Tian's death will not invoke any feelings. If your plan is jealousy it won't work by using Zhang Tian.]
"You don't think I know all that already. I'm going to kill him simply because I want to and also because it'll be in self defense. Zhang Tian wants my life already, he attempted on it once he'll do it again. And when that happens I'll kill him." Not a single emotion flickered through his gaze as he casually plotted murder. He spoke as if him killing Zhang Tian was normal, like stomping on a bug. He didn't feel anything negative towards his shidi, nor dislike, or hatred. He felt absolutely nothing.
Maybe it was because he didn't feel emotionally connected to this world. Or maybe it was because of his last life that he became immune to death.
Whatever it was Lui Yang was detached from life and this world to a point that it was abnormal.
If system 197 didn't see Lui Yang complain and joke around or even laugh he would assume that his host was a bit on the emotionless side.
The sudden cruel punishment was shocking but the most striking development was of all was still the appearance of the secret realm. Everyone knew that there were countless rare treasures in there. Although the spirit beasts inside would be abnormally ferocious, the thought of getting precious magic weapons and elixirs seemed to alleviate the danger. After all, everyone counted on getting that one big stroke of luck. And if you did happen to strike good luck, imagine the treasure and opportunities you'd have.
The possibilities were endless.
Lei Jing frowned and expressed. "Shixiong, isn't the cauldron a bit.... cruel?"
"It is." But nothing would happen to him so he didn't care.
"With this rule, there would be less danger's to encounter. So I guess it's okay to have."
Lui Yang looked at Lei Jing and could already guess her thoughts. "Jing Er do you want to enter?"
"Definitely." She nodded as if it was very obvious and it was. "I've heard stories about the hidden realms. And many good things and legendary treasures lay within them. Who wouldn't want to go?"
'I wouldn't.'
"She really lacks self awareness. Where is she going with a cultivation level lower then a golden core cultivator. She's just asking for death."
[True.]
It didn't matter to Lui Yang anyway because he knew what was going to happen. Lei Jing wasn't going anywhere because only a selected few could. And that selected few consisted of him, Zhang Tian and two other golden core cultivators.
And as if Lui Yang had spoke it into existence, right on que he had received a secret voice transmission from his master.
Lui Yang swept his eyes over the crowd and slowly they landed on Zhao Xui Shen. He quietly stared at him as he secretly received an ordered.
"Yang Er come to my room alone. I have something to discuss with you."
"Of course shifu."
Without a word Lui Yang had silently slipped away from the crowd and went off to meet Zhao Xui Shen. He already knew what the other wanted to speak to him about. He was sure his master wanted to send him off with a little gift of gratitude.
Arriving at Zhao Xui Shen dongfu, he respectfully saluted the man but didn't forget to blush every now and then. "Master."
"Come in Yang Er." Zhao Xui Shen gracefully motioned for his disciple to relax and sit down across from him, as he poured himself a cup of tea.
Lui Yang was nervous, he secretly played with the him of his sleeve as his ask worriedly. "Master has this disciple done something wrong?"
"No."
"Then, did something happen?"
Zhao shook his head. "Nothing happened." he looked at Lui Yang carefully before continuing. "Do you want to enter the secret realm or stay here with me?"
'hmmm?'
Unlike in the novel where Zhao Xui Shen would quickly state who was going. He was now asking Lui Yang and giving him a choice.
"That's new."
[Butterfly affect.]
Of course it was. The story was changing now that he was here.
"If shifu wants me to go I'll go. If shifu wants me to stay I'll stay."
Zhao Xui Shen just gave him a chance to make a choice and Lui Yang threw it back in his face. But that was expected. His disciple would always bend over backwards for him and do whatever he told him to do no matter what. He never fussed, never fought, just completed obeyed. That was until recently when his titled got revoked.
Just when he thought his disciple was changing he would be proven wrong. But Zhao Xui Shen was never wrong. There was something about this disciple of his.
He looked docile and even now he looked at him with a face full of obedience. But Zhao Xui Shen couldn't knock the feeling that there was something more under that expression.
"Here." He slipped Lui Yang a spacial ring. "Take this with you when you enter the realm. It has everything you need."
Lui Yang nodded and took the ring.
"Zhang Tian and two other disciples will be joining you."
Lui Yang smiled and nodded but his eyes showed a slight bit of unhappiness when Zhang Tian name was mentioned. And Zhao Xui Shen saw it all but pretended to be oblivious.
"In four days time the realm will open up. For Shifu's sake, do not fall short." He gently rubbed Lui Yang head and it was just like how Lui Yang would rub Lei Jing's head. As if he was petting a cute little animal.
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