Chapter 00147: There’s a Place for Me (Silver Alliance Chen Zucheng Extra 5)
# There’s a Place for Me (Silver Alliance - Chen Zucheng Extra 5)
Chapter 147
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 147: There’s a Place for Me (Silver Alliance - Chen Zucheng Extra 5)
Originally, all the eyes gathered around Lan Xiaobu shifted away once the "Second Classic" was handed over to the leader of the Western Kunlun Sect, Zhuo Cailou.
Not only had they failed to take the Second Classic, but they had also gifted the "Seven Sounds" to the Western Kunlun Sect.
However, a few still remained fixated on Lan Xiaobu.
After all, he had snatched away the storage bag from their disciple, which was quite evident.
“Lan Sect Master, as the leader of a sect, is it really appropriate for you to steal the storage bag from a disciple of Nan Yuwu?” One individual, unable to restrain himself, approached Lan Xiaobu to make trouble.
Lan Xiaobu felt disdainful in his heart.
Instead of seeking vengeance against the sect that killed their disciple, they came to bother him, a person who merely scavenged.
Before Lan Xiaobu could respond, Liu Li spoke up again, “Many sects have taken action against me. I’ve chosen not to pursue the matter. I hope that once we leave this place, everything should remain unmentioned. Otherwise, if we all start blaming each other, it will become a huge mess.”
The elder from Nan Yuwu, hearing this, could only twitch his mouth in frustration but dared not argue further.
Liu Li had nearly been killed, and it was Lan Xiaobu who saved her.
Now that she was speaking for him, how could they still find fault?
It was evident to everyone that if Liu Li’s attackers were from Nan Yuwu, the sect would not stand for such accusations.
Those sects that wanted to target Lan Xiaobu realized they could only plot in secret, not daring to act openly.
After seeing the bond between Liu Li and Lan Xiaobu, they were even less inclined to believe there was something going on between them.
In Lan Xiaobu’s heart, he thought Liu Li had been worth saving, as she had shielded him from many troubles.
“Lan Sect Master…” At this moment, Cheng Yixi finally found an opportunity to speak.
“Elder Cheng, what brings you here?” Lan Xiaobu looked at Cheng Yixi with confusion, wondering why he hadn't come earlier.
If he had come sooner, he might have been able to enter Kunxu with him to gather some spiritual herbs.
If he wanted to protect them on their way back, wouldn’t his abilities be insufficient for such a task?
Gu Dao beside them complained loudly, looking as though he bore the greatest grievances.
Cheng Yixi opened his mouth and sighed after a long pause, “Sect Master, too much has happened this past year, and I don’t know where to begin…”
“What do you mean?” Lan Xiaobu noticed Gu Dao’s pitiful expression and Cheng Yixi’s guilty face and began to suspect that the Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect had done something wrong to him.
“The elder guarding the Scripture Repository of the Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect is actually the old master of Mount Ying Shan…”
“Ah…” Shan Qianyue exclaimed in surprise.
The grandmaster of Ying Shan was still alive?
“The master has recently entered the Hollow God Realm…”
“Is this true?” Shan Qianyue exclaimed in delight.
With another grand elder in the Hollow God Realm, their sect would no longer have to suffer bullying.
However, Lan Xiaobu remained silent, feeling puzzled.
Logically, having another powerful figure in the form of an old master was a celebratory occasion for Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect.
Why did Cheng Yixi look so out of sorts? There was no sign of joy, only deep guilt? Could it be...
While Lan Xiaobu was still contemplating, Cheng Yixi added, “The old master announced he would become the sect master again, and then, Lan Sect Master…”
Lan Xiaobu couldn’t help but chuckle, thinking it was nothing of importance to him.
After all, it was just a position of sect master; what was so significant about it?
To be honest, he didn’t want to be the sect master at all.
He would prefer being an elder of the sect.
Before he could voice his thoughts, Cheng Yixi continued, “The old master stated that he knows your future is boundless, so...”
Lan Xiaobu’s expression darkened.
So they had not only stripped him of the sect master position but also banished him from Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect.
Had he ever done anything to wrong the Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect?
“What do you mean?” Shan Qianyue began to grasp the situation as she glared at Cheng Yixi. “Are you saying that after Lan Sect Master lost his position as sect master, he was also expelled from the sect?”
Her anger could no longer be contained, and both Xuan Fu and Qiu Liguang looked at Cheng Yixi in disbelief.
This was too cruel.
Without Brother Xiaobu, how could Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect be where it was today? They likely still had to suppress their gates and wouldn’t dare to open them freely.
“I’m sorry, Lan Sect Master…” Cheng Yixi’s head hung low.
He truly did not want to be the bearer of bad news, but who else could he ask to deliver it?
This was clearly a concern for fearing that his presence could implicate Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect, leading to his expulsion.
Lan Xiaobu's face returned to calmness as he lightly said, “I am still the owner of Mubei Market. If I am not welcomed here, I can find my own place.”
Seeing such selfishness from those sects was nothing new to Lan Xiaobu.
It was better to focus on improving his strength rather than rage over such things.
As for becoming the sect master of Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect, to be frank, he really didn’t take it seriously.
No wonder both Red Cloud Sect and Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect are declining so rapidly.
The leaders of these sects are not only cowardly but also lack gratitude.
His target had never been in a mere Yuan Continent.
Now he could finally let go of burdens.
Cheng Yixi dismally said, “Lan Sect Master…” Lan Xiaobu waved his hand, “Just call me Lan Market Owner from now on. I am no longer sect master.”
“Understood.” Cheng Yixi responded and continued, “Mubei Market has been destroyed by Gui Wushou. After destroying Mubei Market, he threatened the Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect. It was during this time that Grandmaster Ying Shan stood out and frightened him away.”
Hearing this, Lan Xiaobu could no longer suppress the raging desire to kill within him.
How could such filth exist? To blame Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect was already excessive, but to drag down Mubei Market was outrageous.
If he allowed such scum to live, he would not deserve the title of the owner of Mubei Market.
Seeing Lan Xiaobu’s expression, Liu Li felt a touch of sympathy.
It seemed Lan Xiaobu had only become sect master for a few months before he was stripped of it.
As for the destruction of Mubei Market by Gui Wushou, she felt it was nothing unusual.
Such incidents were too normal.
If Gui Wushou hadn’t destroyed Mubei Market, it would have surprised her instead.
“Miss Liu, I had planned to ask you to accompany me to Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect, but there’s no need for that now. Regardless, thank you.” Lan Xiaobu clasped his fist toward Liu Li, feeling extremely gloomy.
Gui Wushou was right here, and he had no way to grab him by the collar and give him a good lesson.
Liu Li glanced at Lan Xiaobu and replied indifferently, “There’s no need to thank me; it was you who saved me first.”
With that, Liu Li turned to leave.
Many people from her sect were still waiting for her, and it would be inappropriate for her to linger.
“Master Brother…” Shan Qianyue felt Lan Xiaobu’s intense distress but did not know how to comfort him.
Lan Xiaobu turned to Shan Qianyue and said, “Sister Qianyue, I suggest you sell all the spiritual herbs you obtained from Kunxu. Otherwise, returning to the sect safely will be very difficult.”
“Master Brother, I…” Shan Qianyue had a multitude of words she wanted to say, even wishing to cry it all out, yet after calling him Master Brother, she could only say one “I.”
Lan Xiaobu waved his hand and gently patted Xuan Fu and Qiu Liguang on the shoulder, “Work hard on your training, and we shall meet again when the time is right.”
“Brother Xiaobu, I want to follow you.” Xuan Fu suddenly exclaimed loudly.
Seeing Lan Xiaobu look at her in surprise, Xuan Fu took a deep breath, “Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect is no longer the Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect in my heart. Staying here is meaningless. I want to leave.”
“Xuan Fu, you are already a Dan Cultivator apprentice, and we’re only staying here for a day. The Grandmaster will personally come here to take us back,” Cheng Yixi quickly responded.
Xuan Fu was a Dan Cultivator apprentice and had also entered Kunxu.
In the future, he would be a pillar of the Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect.
Cheng Yixi assumed she was worried about the dangers of the journey and was trying to persuade her.
Lan Xiaobu added, “When I leave Kunxu this time, I will be pursued by Gui Wushou. Following me will mean facing nine deaths and one survival.”
Xuan Fu laughed, “After Brother Xiaobu smashed down the Crescent Moon Pill Tower and saved Sister Qianyue, I decided I would follow Brother Xiaobu. Although I have spent over twenty years at Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect, I found my own cultivation method. Every step I’ve taken was gained through my own hardships. The only Genuine Essence Pill I have crossed into being a Dan Cultivator is thanks to Brother Xiaobu. So, I truly don’t owe anything to Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect. If it were just about preserving my life, I would have left long ago. Have I not faced enough grievances at Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect? How could I have waited until now? If Gui Wushou wants to deal with Brother Xiaobu today, I, Xuan Fu, have no abilities, but if I can bite at that monster, that would be good enough. As for life and death, I, Xuan Fu, have not cared about that for many years.”
Shan Qianyue listened to Xuan Fu’s words, opening her mouth but unable to say a single word.
Xuan Fu could leave; however, she could not.
Sect Master Shan Changxiu had shown her immense kindness.
Without a doubt, he had become more of a mentor than a master to her.
If she stood against him, she would no longer have her life.
All that she was had been given to her by Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect, and yet at this moment, she despised the sect so much.
Qiu Liguang remained silent, his head lowered.
Compared to Xuan Fu, he still wished to stay at Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect.
He practiced the Golden Crow Technique, which had been rumored to be perfected now.
Furthermore, he had gained an abundance of treasures in Kunxu, and with the old master appearing, it was easy to envision a bright future for Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect.
Meanwhile, Brother Xiaobu was facing the threat of Gui Wushou.
“Ha ha, good. Since that’s the case, then let’s go!” Lan Xiaobu patted Xuan Fu’s shoulder, nodded toward Shan Qianyue, and turned to leave without saying another word.
He owed nothing to Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect; it was they who owed him.
“I’m so sorry, Brother Xiaobu.” Shan Qianyue’s eyes turned red as she looked at Lan Xiaobu’s retreating figure and bowed deeply.
She hated her own lack of courage to do what she truly wanted.
(End of chapter)