sinovels Chapter 55: To glance at it is a sin
Chapter 55: To glance at it is a sin
Hong Kaiyuan glanced back and saw his junior brother following behind him immediately take out a pile of IOUs and carefully search through them. In a moment, he found Wu Peng's IOU.
Hong Kaiyuan took it and tore it up immediately. He ignored Wu Peng and stared blankly at Cao Xing: "Junior Brother Cao, there have been many misunderstandings in the past. Let's get to know each other better when we get to the Qionglou Incense Gathering."
"You...he..."
Wu Peng watched Hong Kaiyuan's retreating figure, then turned to look at Cao Xing. His instincts told him that he sensed Hong Kaiyuan's murderous intent towards Cao Xing, but he couldn't understand why Hong Kaiyuan would give Cao Xing money and even tear up his loan agreement.
For a moment, Wu Peng looked at Cao Xing in front of him and felt that this guy had become a stranger.
"Hey, don't overthink it. Now that you're debt-free, it's the perfect opportunity for you to make a killing."
Cao Xing would not tell Wu Peng that if he accidentally died at the Qionglou Festival, anyone could suspect Hong Kaiyuan. But suspicion was one thing, as long as Hong Kaiyuan insisted that he had reconciled with him, and there was no evidence, Gu Su would be helpless against him.
On the other hand, Hong Kaiyuan had obviously tampered with the banknote, keeping it in his pocket so that it would be easier for him to cause trouble for him.
Of course, the above are all Cao Xing's own speculations, but it's always best to think about things from the worst-case scenario, just in case, right?
But if this senior brother really comes knocking on my door... hehe, Cao Xing wouldn't mind giving this senior brother a surprise.
Wu Peng felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Then he thought that he had just gained a thousand taels of immortal potential out of thin air, so why did he care whether it was right or wrong?
His gaze towards Cao Xing became fervent again, and he thought to himself, "He truly is my good brother. Once I've completed my transformation, I'll give you a good time."
"Phew~~"
Suddenly the clouds in the sky darkened, and when everyone looked up, they saw a dragon boat breaking through the clouds and descending.
"Wow!!"
Many disciples were seeing a dragon boat for the first time and couldn't help but feel a longing to see it.
As the dragon boat slowly descended, Jin Yuan Daoist, dressed in a golden Taoist robe, and Tang Xiu, who had previously presided over the conversion ceremony, slowly walked to the front of the group. To the surprise of many, Chen Xiang was also standing behind them.
Seeing Chen Xiang standing next to Jin Yuan Dao Ren, even Hong Kaiyuan couldn't help but feel a little envious.
He's only just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, yet he's already a disciple of Daoist Jin Yuan, enjoying the privileges of a true disciple. Damn it, so what if he's rich? So what if he's rich?
With a wave of his whisk, Jin Yuan Daoist created a rainbow bridge that guided everyone onto the dragon boat.
"My goodness, how much money would it cost to make this treasure?"
Once aboard the dragon boat, Wu Peng looked around, gently stroking the wooden railings with both hands, his mouth watering.
Cao Xing also found it strange, but that was all he found strange. After a while, he lost interest.
"We're off! Hold on tight, or you'll be on your own if you fall off halfway."
After speaking, Jin Yuan Daoist waved his whisk and silently chanted a spell.
"Buzz~~~"
With a hum from the dragon boat, the intense feeling of weightlessness caused many disciples to instinctively squat down on the ground. However, they soon discovered that the dragon boat was even more stable than when using the Cloud Soaring Talisman, and it flew faster and higher, which made many people bolder.
Once the dragon boat breaks through the clouds, the mountains and rivers will be laid out before you.
Even Hong Kaiyuan, who had cultivated for many years, was somewhat lost in thought at this moment.
"Old Cao!"
Looking down at the mountains and rivers, Wu Peng swallowed hard and said, "I suddenly feel that the knife I stabbed at the Conversion Ceremony was worth it!"
"Uncle-Master!"
Someone looked up at the sky and noticed a thick layer of clouds overhead. They then asked Daoist Jin Yuan, "Uncle-Master, can we fly any higher?"
Jin Yuan Daoist nodded: "This dragon boat can fly to the third heaven, but you will not be able to withstand the bitter cold and strong winds beyond that."
"Can you see the Heavenly Palace from those three layers of heaven?" It was Chen Xiang who spoke. His gaze was fixed on the clouds above his head, and he paid no attention to the mountains and rivers below. It was as if only the legendary abode of immortals could attract his attention.
But as soon as he said these words, Jin Yuan Daoist's good face immediately fell, and he raised his whisk and smacked Chen Xiang on the head.
The blow caused Chen Xiang to grunt and nearly fall to the ground. His forehead was cut open, and blood gushed down his cheek. He looked at Jin Yuan Daoist with a look of astonishment.
Not only Chen Xiang, but also Tang Xiu and others were surprised.
You should know that ever since Jin Yuan Daoist took Chen Xiang as his last disciple, he has always spoken softly and gently. How come today, with just a casual remark, he has resorted to such a heavy blow?
A wave of sighs swept through the crowd, and everyone's gazes were drawn to Jin Yuan Dao Ren and Chen Xiang.
"presumptuous!"
Jin Yuan Daoist's face was ashen, showing no regard for Chen Xiang's feelings. "Kneel down!"
Chen Xiang's face flushed red and then turned pale. As a proud son of heaven since childhood, he had never suffered such humiliation. But when he saw the stern look in Jin Yuan Dao Ren's eyes, Chen Xiang still knelt on the ground unwillingly.
"You unfilial disciple! You are so ambitious and have no sense of respect! Get down and copy the 'Precious Scroll of Immortals' ten times! If you dare to do it again, I will beat you to a pulp!"
Chen Xiang swayed slightly, his face turning deathly pale. Every word from Jin Yuan Daoist was like a thunderclap, shaking Chen Xiang so much that his mind went blank. He numbly raised his hand and said, "Yes, disciple obeys."
Jin Yuan Dao Ren glanced at Tang Xiu, who immediately understood and quickly pulled the swaying Chen Xiang into the cabin.
Immediately afterwards, Daoist Jin Yuan raised his head and looked around at everyone.
The oppressive aura of the Golden Core Peak Realm cultivator swept over them like a mountain pressing down on their heads, causing them to unconsciously hold their breath and lower their heads.
"Phew~~"
Seeing everyone's expressions, Jin Yuan Daoist finally let out a long breath and softened his tone, saying, "It will take an hour to get there. You should take this opportunity to cultivate. Qionglou Xianghui is not a safe place. If you die inside, you can only blame your lack of skill."
After speaking, Daoist Jin Yuan got up and walked towards the cabin. Only after Daoist Jin Yuan left did everyone breathe a sigh of relief and begin to whisper among themselves.
Wu Peng looked at Cao Xing: "What's wrong? Why did you suddenly get angry? That kid Chen Xiang really suffered a big loss this time. I think he chose the wrong master."
In the end, Wu Peng couldn't help but gloat.
Cao Xing kicked him in the butt: "Shut up. There are gods watching over you, and now it's more than three feet above your head. Just shut your mouth."
Cao Xing knew that the more overt the punishment, the easier it would be to maneuver behind the scenes.
Jin Yuan Daoist's unusual behavior clearly indicates that Chen Xiang's words may have touched upon some taboo. The harsher the punishment, the more it serves as a form of protection.
But what is this taboo?
Cao Xing glanced sideways at the clouds overhead, then found a corner to sit down and stopped thinking about it.
At this moment, Jin Yuan Daoist had already entered the cabin. Seeing Chen Xiang sitting blankly on the futon with bloodstains on his forehead, he sighed.
"Chen Xiang, don't blame your master for being ruthless. There are some things that you absolutely cannot say. If your master doesn't punish you, Heaven will. At best, it will diminish your luck; at worst, it will cast down inner demons, ensuring that you die without a burial place."
Chen Xiang was taken aback. He looked up at his master with a puzzled expression. All he had asked was if he could take a look at the Heavenly Palace.
Seemingly sensing Chen Xiang's confusion, Jin Yuan sat down beside him, glanced tenderly at the wound on Chen Xiang's forehead, and personally applied the ointment to it.
"Silly child, that is a celestial palace, the abode of immortals. Let alone getting close, it would be a sin for us mortals to even glance at it."