So It Was You

"Fu Chao?"

Wei Henian froze slightly. He hadn't expected this newcomer to come looking for him.

A mere Qi Refining Realm nobody dared to oppose him?

"Senior Brother Wei, I never expected to see such a lively scene today. You really have made something of yourself—a Foundation Establishment expert who even started that... what was it called? Some kind of society?"

Fu Chao sneered. As he spoke, he seemed to have forgotten the name of the Ten Thousand Laws Society.

Then, suddenly, he looked enlightened.

"Right! That 'Ten Thousand Laws Society' of yours—you exploit menial disciples and Outer Disciples. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"

"Fu Chao! You dare oppose me?"

At Fu Chao's blunt words, Wei Henian's face darkened frighteningly.

If it had been the old Daoist surnamed Zhong earlier, that would have been a clash between equals. But now, this mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator was openly mocking him at every turn. It infuriated him completely.

If Fu Chao didn't have an excellent spiritual root and a special entry into the True Disciple ranks, Wei Henian would have wanted to slap him to death right there!

In the Divine Firmament Dao Sect, True Disciples enjoyed privileges.

If menial disciples or Outer Disciples offended a True Disciple, they could be executed on the spot without a sect trial.

The True Disciple only had to submit a report afterward explaining the reason, and, generally speaking, the sect wouldn't interfere.

But Fu Chao's status was different. No matter how furious Wei Henian was, he didn't dare attack him here.

"Oppose you? You think you're worth it? What are you, anyway?"

Fu Chao chuckled and said disdainfully, "You're a nobody who started out as a Rogue Cultivator. You had a little talent and barely made it this far. If you'd stayed put among the True Disciples, you might have managed to become an elder. But you shouldn't have gotten ambitions you had no business having! You know what you've done!"

"Whoa..."

Fu Chao's words sent the whole crowd into an uproar.

No one had expected him to say something so explosive!

It looked like this involved a struggle between True Disciples!

"Fine! Fine! Fine! I understand now! This is all because of your big brother, isn't it? You think your Fu Family is so great that you can throw your weight around in the Divine Firmament Dao Sect? Let me tell you, you're wrong—completely wrong! Your family factions can forget about ever getting a higher position!"

Wei Henian finally understood.

Everything had become clear!

He and Fu Chao's big brother were rivals in the sect, and there was deep resentment between them.

This brat Fu Chao had only just entered the sect, and already he was openly picking a fight between their two sides.

This was Fu Chao's first strike against Wei Henian!

"Tsk, tsk..."

Fu Chao disdainfully picked at his ear and sneered. "That's a problem for later. First, our Fu Family will take you down! Let everyone see what happens when you oppose my big brother!"

Fu Chao didn't bother hiding it. He was always this arrogant, wherever he went!

He was making it clear to everyone: I'm coming for you, and I want you all to know it!

"Hmph! If that's how it is, we'll see!"

Wei Henian snorted coldly. Now that he understood what was going on, he naturally had to strike back.

As for forming the Ten Thousand Laws Society and collecting contribution points from Outer Disciples and menial disciples, if he had been an Inner Disciple, he would have been finished this time.

But he was a True Disciple. If he paid some price, he could still get out of it unscathed.

This charge wouldn't be enough to bring down a True Disciple!

Once he returned, Wei Henian would prepare to retaliate against the Fu Family!

"Hmph!"

Fu Chao snorted. He wasn't afraid of what he'd done!

His Fu Family also had powerful backers and influential figures in the Divine Firmament Dao Sect.

He truly wasn't afraid of someone like Wei Henian, whose roots were so shallow.

At that moment, Fu Chao glanced around at the onlookers. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and his gaze landed on Li Yunjing.

This is bad!

When Li Yunjing met Fu Chao's gaze, his heart tightened. That young master had set his sights on him.

Now Li Yunjing had seen just how imposing Fu Chao was.

He finally understood that last time, he'd only benefited from being with Yu Yunyi. Otherwise, his fate would have been far worse.

Without Yu Yunyi beside him this time, was Fu Chao going to give him trouble today?

"Oh! Isn't that Brother Li?"

As Li Yunjing's mind raced, Fu Chao strode toward him.

Wei Henian, who had just been about to leave Elegant Fragrance Garden, stopped and couldn't help turning to look.

His sinister gaze landed squarely on Li Yunjing.

Damn it! Fu Chao's dragged me into this!

That was Li Yunjing's first thought.

He was smart enough to understand at once: this was Fu Chao's scheme. He wanted to use Wei Henian to deal with him.

People from great families really were devious!

"Hahaha! So it's Brother Fu! Long time no see. I never expected you to be so impressive today—you've made everyone else green with envy!"

Li Yunjing's eyes shifted as an idea came to him. Wearing a warm expression, he went to meet Fu Chao.

"Hmm? Is this kid trying to ride on my coattails?"

Fu Chao furrowed his brows. He hadn't expected Li Yunjing to react so quickly.

This is fun! Then let's play along. Let's see whether you can use my name to make a name for yourself among the menial disciples!

With that thought, Fu Chao grew even more cordial.

He took Li Yunjing by the arm and looked him up and down, then secretly sent him a message. "Kid, let's play a little game. Since we're good brothers, you don't mind helping me take care of the Ten Thousand Laws Society, do you?"

Without giving Li Yunjing a chance to speak, Fu Chao turned and swept his gaze across the crowd. His eyes were so sharp that many menial disciples and Outer Disciples couldn't help lowering their heads.

"Listen up! Li Yunjing is my good brother! Among the Outer Disciples and menial disciples, anyone who dares give him a hard time is giving me, Fu Chao, a hard time! Hear me? Anyone who offends Li Yunjing will regret it!"

Fu Chao shouted. On the final sentence, he looked provocatively toward Wei Henian.

"Heh, fine! You want to play? I'll play you to death!"

Wei Henian sneered repeatedly, then looked coldly at Li Yunjing. His gaze was icy, as if he were looking at a dead man.

Only after glaring viciously at Li Yunjing did Wei Henian lead his Inner Disciples out of Elegant Fragrance Garden.

Damn it! The young master from this great family isn't some fool. Is he trying to get me killed?

Li Yunjing felt helpless.

Wei Henian's gaze had been terrifying. Li Yunjing's heart was pounding!

Meanwhile, the Law Enforcement Hall disciples standing nearby acted as though they had seen nothing and heard nothing.

The old Daoist surnamed Zhong, who had been swaggering around earlier, seemed to have fallen asleep.

Only after Wei Henian had left did he wave his hand and lead the Law Enforcement Hall disciples under his command away from Elegant Fragrance Garden, escorting Yang Chun, Kong Shi, Ji Chi, and the others.

From beginning to end, he didn't say a single word to Fu Chao.