Punishment from Sect Master Tongtian!

The scene fell silent for a second.

Zhao Gongming sensed something was off in the atmosphere—the Chief Disciple Brother's expression was unusually grim.

It made him a little uneasy.

Could something have gone wrong?

Zhao Gongming had no idea that Duobao was already completely shutting down inside.

He never imagined that what he himself longed for but could never obtain, someone else had already possessed for a long time.

Even...

had already begun teaching it to others.

He could guarantee that this new junior disciple brother had definitely not reported to Master, just like when he'd brought people into Jade Purity Palace without permission—it was entirely his own decision.

But he couldn't keep lodging complaints over and over.

Even if he was feeling somewhat crushed right now!

Still, this was, after all, his own junior disciple brother.

It was just...

he felt utterly bewildered!

After a long pause, he finally began to calm his agitated heart. If he hadn't steadied himself at that moment, he really would have lost it.

No comparison, no harm.

Clearly, he was the Chief Disciple Brother, so why was the gap so vast? No top-tier techniques, and he couldn't even cultivate inside Jade Purity Palace!

What's more, if he dared to bring people into the palace without permission, he'd definitely face severe punishment.

But...

The things Lin Chuan had done were already way out of line. Anyone else would absolutely not escape punishment.

Yet look now...

What kind of punishment was this?

Now, thinking back on Master's punishment, Duobao felt it was far too light. Sure, for many proud geniuses, it was indeed a humiliation.

But in his view, Lin Chuan probably didn't care much about it.

Though they hadn't known each other long.

He'd already figured him out completely.

"Junior Disciple Brother!"

"Wake up! I have something to say!"

Zhao Gongming on the side didn't dare speak.

He was just an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple, with no say in anything, and his strength was far too weak.

He didn't dare to speak.

Besides...

He had a faint feeling that the Chief Disciple Brother was probably in a bad mood right now. He didn't know why he was so irritable, but if he dared to provoke him at this moment, things would go very wrong.

So.

He stayed obediently to the side.

Not daring to say a word, looking like he wanted to complain but didn't dare.

Lin Chuan, however, didn't wake up.

But the system's notification suddenly rang out, jolting him alert.

[Ding! During the conversation with Duobao, the host slacked off!]

[Reward: Misfortune Halo x1!]

Lin Chuan slowly opened his eyes, because this system notification came too suddenly—he'd been sleeping soundly.

It woke him up right away.

But he didn't have any morning crankiness; he just felt the reward was quite generous.

Then he finally noticed Duobao.

"Chief Disciple Brother?"

"Chief Disciple Brother, how did you get here? Are you here to cultivate too? Hurry, hurry, there are plenty of spots here—cultivating here is twice the result with half the effort."

"It's way better than other places."

Lin Chuan greeted him warmly.

But the more he greeted him, the uglier Duobao's expression became, because Duobao knew full well that he couldn't cultivate here.

He didn't have that qualification.

Thus, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

Lin Chuan, however, acted as if he hadn't seen it.

Zhao Gongming took a deep breath on the side, feeling at this moment that something was about to happen, and he became even more cautious, since he had already noticed the strangeness in the atmosphere.

The Chief Disciple Brother definitely had something going on!

Otherwise, there was no way he would suddenly visit at this time, and judging by his expression, it probably wasn't good news!

Zhao Gongming warned from the side.

Hinting with his eyes.

But he didn't dare to speak; in front of someone of higher status than himself, everything had to be handled with extra care, especially since Duobao was the chief disciple—ordinary people wouldn't dare to provoke him.

It seemed that only Lin Chuan had never really cared from start to finish.

He simply didn't take it seriously!

Duobao didn't dwell on it either.

He just calmed his emotions, and the expression on his face gradually returned to normal.

He said softly, "This Senior Brother has come not to cultivate here, but to deliver the Master's orders."

"Master?"

Lin Chuan perked up at this and immediately sat up straight.

[What kind of trick is this old man trying to pull now?]

[He's not planning to expel me, is he?]

[That would be great!]

Lin Chuan was quite excited inside, because he felt that the things he had done were already quite outrageous; no matter where he was, he would definitely be expelled.

There was no way they would tolerate it!

Besides, Sect Master Tongtian was a Heavenly Dao Sage, so naturally, he wouldn't tolerate even a single grain of sand.

Thus, Lin Chuan was thrilled inside.

Tongtian unknowingly began to pay attention to this side.

When he sensed Lin Chuan's joyful mood, the corners of his mouth involuntarily lifted slightly. If anyone had seen it, they would have clearly known that Sect Master Tongtian was in a pretty good mood at that moment.

After all, he was always being roasted.

Now, sensing Lin Chuan's delight, when he clearly heard what the matter was later, it would probably be like riding a roller coaster.

His mood should take quite a twist!

Thinking about what expression would appear next, Sect Master Tongtian felt delighted!

Let this brat be arrogant!

Let this brat show no respect for his master!

Always thinking about running away, never bothering to figure out how to solve things, day in and day out just scheming against his master in his head.

Utterly unfilial!

Just wait and see what a real roller-coaster of emotions feels like!

Sect Master Tongtian was looking forward to it.

Duobao glanced at Lin Chuan, sensing something strange. At this point, he hadn't even said what the matter was, so why was he acting so excited?

Strange!

But he didn't wait long before announcing directly.

"Because of the recent impact caused by Junior Brother's actions, the Numerous Disciples on Golden Ao Island have been stirred into an uproar, and some even wanted to start trouble."

"In the end, they were all suppressed by this Senior Brother. Then the Master ordered that everyone involved must reflect on their mistakes facing the wall."

"However, Junior Brother, you also have a punishment..."

Duobao glanced at Zhao Gongming before speaking slowly, "Because you privately brought someone into the Rear Hall of Jade Purity Palace to cultivate, the Master punishes you by guarding the gate—the gate of Golden Ao Island!"

"This is your punishment."

Silence!

The scene suddenly fell into silence!

Zhao Gongming's mouth hung open, stunned on the spot.

The expression on Lin Chuan's face instantly froze. There had still been a trace of anticipation, but in that second, it shattered completely.

He... was going to guard the gate??