Screwed Over Again and Again and Again

Kong Xiuping, carrying the Sage Master's orders, arrived in Azure Cloud City once again.

In the past, he had a fear of Azure Cloud City because the place gave him a very bad feeling.

This time, his State of Mind was different, so he naturally felt that Azure Cloud City was also somewhat different.

Upon entering Azure Cloud City, I felt that the atmosphere was indeed very peaceful, and the people were very welcoming.

Moreover, most of the people here have smiles on their faces, indicating that they are doing relatively well.

Kong Xiuping toured Azure Cloud City, inquiring about the Arena Battles and making arrangements for the other disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect.

He did get some information, but what use was it?

Zhang Yang's plans were so out of the question that many people in the entire Azure Cloud Sect couldn't see through his intentions, let alone the people of Azure Cloud City.

After pondering for a while, Kong Xiuping decided to go directly to the Azure Cloud Sect to find Zhang Yang and ask him for clarification.

Anyway, he came to the Azure Cloud Sect to see Zhang Yang.

"Brother Kong, you're here again? I've missed you so much!" Zhang Yang warmly shook Kong Xiuping's hand at the entrance of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Kong Xiuping felt the hairs on his body stand on end, and a chill ran through him.

He couldn't help but think back to the last time Zhang Yang was so enthusiastic, he ended up taking the blame for something he shouldn't have.

What are they planning to do this time?

Not wanting to be taken advantage of again like last time, he quickly withdrew his hand and asked cautiously, "Brother Zhang, is there something you need?"

The Langya Sacred Land has already become a close partner with the Azure Cloud Sect; we can't let him take the blame for anything else, can we?

Seeing Kong Xiuping's appearance, Zhang Yang muttered to himself, "He's not so easy to fool anymore!"

"What could it be? I just missed you terribly, Brother Kong, since we haven't seen each other in so long." Zhang Yang chuckled and gestured to Kong Xiuping, "Brother Kong, please."

Kong Xiuping felt extremely uncomfortable.

According to his wishes, he should now take his leave.

However, the task assigned by his father was still unfinished...

He steeled himself and followed Zhang Yang to the Azure Cloud Sect, pondering what Zhang Yang was up to and how to extract information from Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang invited Kong Xiuping to his villa, brewed some fine tea, and warmly entertained Kong Xiuping.

Kong Xiuping felt a chill run down his spine at the sight of Zhang Yang's enthusiasm.

He was scapegoated in the same way last time, and couldn't even hold his head up in the Langya Sacred Land. Could he really be in deep trouble this time?

Kong Xiuping, feeling uneasy, couldn't help but say, "Brother Zhang, there's no need to be so polite... Given our relationship... Brother Zhang, is there something you need my help with?"

He simply asked directly, his Zhang Yang enthusiasm making him nervous.

Zhang Yang laughed heartily and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "That's not true!"

As Brother Kong said, given our relationship, wouldn't I just speak up directly if there were anything I needed to discuss?

I was thinking that the Langya Sacred Land and our Azure Cloud Sect have a close relationship, and our Sage Master Uncle has always taken good care of our Azure Cloud Sect. Now that Brother Kong has come to our Azure Cloud Sect, how can we be negligent?"

"Are you really alright?" Kong Xiuping looked at Zhang Yang with some disbelief.

"It's really nothing serious!" Zhang Yang shook his head firmly.

Kong Xiuping breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness... wait... is everything alright?

His heart jumped, and he was speechless.

He knew it!

Brother Zhang!

Kong Xiuping looked at Zhang Yang with a complicated expression; he really didn't know what to say.

"Oh dear, what are you thinking?" Zhang Yang hurriedly said with a smile, "It's like this, my junior brothers and sisters have long heard of the fame of Langya Sacred Land, and have long admired the Saint Master's Secret Art, but they have been unable to see them in person."

Therefore, I would like to ask Brother Kong for your help so that they can see it for themselves.

That's all, what's the big deal?

Upon hearing this, Kong Xiuping was completely relieved.

He just wanted to see his father's Supreme Lore, what's the big deal?

He can just show off his skills then, right?

Although it had an element of performance, he didn't care as long as Zhang Yang didn't ask him for anything else.

Regardless, he still owes Zhang Yang a debt of gratitude for enlightening his mind!

He smiled, nodded, and said, "It's really nothing."

"You agreed?" Zhang Yang asked hurriedly.

"Of course I'll agree!" Kong Xiuping nodded. "Is there a problem?"

"No taking it back!" Zhang Yang said with a serious expression.

Kong Xiuping looked puzzled and asked, "Brother Zhang, rest assured, I will definitely demonstrate the Supreme Lore my father passed down to me... In fact, my father did not forbid the transmission of his Supreme Lore. Even if someone in your sect learns them, it's not a big deal. Is there perhaps some problem with this?"

He genuinely couldn't figure out what the problem was.

Zhang Yang shook his head slightly and said, "There's nothing wrong, it's just that there are a lot of people."

The elite disciples selected by the Azure Cloud Sect have been fighting against Situ Mingyue for quite some time and have gained some experience.

Now that Kong Xiuping has arrived, his path is completely different from Situ Mingyue's, and his cultivation method is also different. In addition, Kong Xiuping's combat strength is quite impressive, so he can be used to hone those disciples.

But if it's for training, how could one or two matches be enough?

Zhang Yang's original intention was that Kong Xiuping should personally take charge and train those disciples for at least three months, or even better, a year and a half.

However, if you were to ask Kong Xiuping directly about this, Kong Xiuping would absolutely never agree.

Because Kong Xiuping doesn't mind demonstrating his Supreme Lore, or even teaching Supreme Lore, but being asked to be his sparring partner...

"How many?" Kong Xiuping had a bad feeling. "Can't I just demonstrate once? Or how about I demonstrate for three days?"

"Not many, only a little over five hundred disciples. They are rather slow-witted, so I might have to trouble Brother Kong to demonstrate to them one by one... Brother Kong, you just promised, you certainly wouldn't go back on your word, would you?" Zhang Yang carefully observed Kong Xiuping's expression.

Kong Xiuping's face immediately turned green.

He's been tricked into going in again...

He took a deep breath, speechless and helpless. Why was he the only one dragged into this mess?

He hurriedly said, "I don't have that much time... Actually, my father sent me to the Azure Cloud Sect to figure out the meaning of your Arena Battle, and also to find out how you're settling those disciples. I have at most ten days to go back and report to my father."

He simply revealed his true purpose.

In his view, this was a secret of the Azure Cloud Sect, Zhang Yang couldn't possibly tell him that directly, could he?

Moreover, he set a time limit for himself: he had to return after ten days.

Even if he stays to demonstrate his Supreme Lore, he'll only stay for ten days at most.

"Oh, so you came here for this?" Zhang Yang laughed. "The purpose of setting up the Arena Battle is simply to raise the sect's profile and, incidentally, train the disciples' combat strength."

As for the placement of the Azure Cloud Sect disciples... I can just take you there to see them, can't I?

Come, come with me to see how those disciples are being settled.

Once you've figured it out, just report back to your Sage Master Uncle.

But you can't break your promise to me!

He absolutely cannot let this tool go easily, especially one who has offered itself up to him.

Kong Xiuping was completely dumbfounded; he didn't know what to say.

They couldn't even refute it.

Zhang Yang had already shown him the sect's secrets; how could he not keep his promise to Zhang Yang?

However, the thought of demonstrating his Supreme Lore at the Azure Cloud Sect for a long time... filled Kong Xiuping with despair!