Slaying Lu Lihong

Zhang Xiaohua had returned Lu Lihong's very own words to him without changing a single one, making them exceptionally mocking.

Yet Lu Lihong still refused to give up. He pleaded, "Junior Brother Ren, judging by your martial arts, you must be using the immortal arts of an inner disciple, sir..."

Then his expression abruptly changed. Covering his mouth, he said, "Young Hero Ren, I saw nothing, and I don't know what you came to the Incense-Passing Cult for. You needn't lower yourself to my level. Just treat me like a fart and let me go."

Zhang Xiaohua smiled. "Since you know I entered the Incense-Passing Cult with a purpose, do you think I'll let you go?"

"This..." Lu Lihong hesitated before pleading again. "No matter what you came here for, Young Hero Ren, you're alone. Though my martial arts are lacking, I can still be of some use. Even a dog can serve a purpose, can't it? Spare my life, and for the rest of my days, I'll be your dog!"

Then he pulled a small bundle from his robes and offered it to Zhang Xiaohua. "Young Hero Ren, these are some pills I've saved up, along with several spiritual herbs. Oh, the Dragon Scale Fruit you saw last time is in there too. I failed to recognize Mount Tai and offended you. Please don't take it to heart."

Zhang Xiaohua's heart stirred, but he did not take the bundle. He merely smiled and said, "Then can you tell me now? Who sent you to kill me?"

"Deputy Hall Master Xu of the Pill-Refining Hall. It was him. He gave me the orders."

"Deputy Hall Master Xu?" Zhang Xiaohua was not terribly surprised. Earlier, someone had wanted his gold leaves, likely a higher-up from the Pill-Refining Hall. Then Deputy Hall