Chapter 209 Hot Potato
By the time the doctor from a nearby pharmacy and the guards arrived, the body was stone cold and there was no sign of life.

Considering the past friendship, Lu Xuan sighed and shook his head. He couldn't bear to see the young man's body exposed on the streets, so he asked the doctor to treat Zheng Zibu's wounds that were bleeding and festering, and buried him decently in a coffin that he had purchased temporarily, and chose a cemetery to rest in peace.

Different from the Wang and Lu families who traveled all over the world to seek the eight great skills, the 'Tongtian Lu' was hastily delivered to Lu Xuan before the user died.

The guards present vaguely realized that it might be the legendary Eight Great Techniques, and they were all surprised.

However, Lu Xuan had a solemn look on his face and could not be happy at all. Fearing that a disaster was about to happen to him, he ordered the guards to keep their mouths shut and sent more people to strengthen the defense of the family. He then went to the study to discuss countermeasures with his uncle.

"Is this the unique skill that everyone in the world is fighting for?"

Old Master Lu stroked the talisman. Based on Lu Xuan's retelling, it was not difficult to infer the intention of the young man named Zheng.

It feels like exploitation, but also like a gift, or maybe both emotions are mixed in.

In any case, Zheng Zibu's actions dragged the Lu family, who stayed out of the matter, into the water.

Lu Jin is still cultivating in the sect and is not aware of this matter for the time being. After a moment of thought, Mr. Lu instructed Lu Xuan:
"This art of chaos is really a hot potato. Send someone to inform Jin'er immediately that my Lu family does not need it, and there is no need to attract the covetousness of those with ulterior motives and harm innocent people. As for how to deal with it, let Jin'er decide."

"Yes, uncle."

"I'll leave the Tongtian Talisman with you for now. I'll go and say hello and ask a few seniors to come over to chat and drink tea with you and keep you safe."

Lu Xuan went to make arrangements. While writing a letter and sending it by carrier pigeon, he also visited several of Mr. Lu's reclusive friends in the city, asking them to come out and help the Lu family get through the serious situation in the next few days.

Clear skies.

In the Trinity Sect, Jiang Mo personally taught a level of true method to those disciples who had broken through the second level of reverse rebirth during his retreat. Since the aptitude of these disciples was slightly inferior to that of Cheng Zhen and Lu Jin, they had many doubts about their cultivation.

As the head of the sect, Jiang Mo worked tirelessly and patiently guided them for several days in a row, taught them the details of Qi interpretation of metals, stones, plants and trees, and selected the natural Qi suitable for their practice.

He has great expectations for every one of his disciples. With the blessing of Ni Sheng and Zhen Fa, how far these disciples can go in the future depends entirely on their perseverance. Talent is not the only determining factor.

Who can predict what will happen in the future?
Cultivation is like climbing a mountain. As long as you are willing to endure hardships and move forward, even if the progress is slow, after years of tempering, you will eventually have a chance to stand on the top of the mountain and overlook the beautiful scenery of the world.

In addition, Jiang Mo personally sealed the Eight Wonders on the fourth floor of the Sutra Library, and each scripture was blocked by a barrier made of blazing silver true qi.

Those disciples and four old seniors who have survived the most difficult period with the sect have the qualifications to practice at will, no matter if it is one or eight gates. As long as they want to learn, Jiang Mo will personally bestow the Qi Seal and allow them to unlock the barrier.

To him, all the thousands and tens of thousands of means in the world are nothing but clouds and smoke, and are far less important than these disciples.

In order for Zhuge Yu to better concentrate on learning Fenghou Qimen and Shenji Bailian, Jiang Mo opened the kingdom of heaven and allowed him to practice in it for three to five years to polish this unpolished jade.

Lu Jin devoted himself to practicing the origin of Qi in the back mountain, and his strength increased slightly again. Cheng Zhen also practiced with this junior brother, and the number of sparring rounds gradually increased from more than ten rounds to dozens of rounds.

Even though he possesses means comparable to those of a god, Lu Jin still cannot overcome the huge mountain of his senior brother. It's not that he is not strong, but that Cheng Zhen has gone too far. Looking around the world, he is one of the few top-notch masters.

He has completed the second level of Reverse Rebirth, and has the nine qi of Yin and Yang, Wind and Thunder, the Five Elements, as well as the cold crystal left by Teng Snake for cultivation. His strength is second only to Jiang Mo in the sect.

He truly interpreted what his teacher once said, 'There will always be successors';
Lu Jin also knew that his senior brother always held back when sparring with him. Suddenly one day, he had an impulse and wanted to see his senior brother in his best form, so he invited him to a duel.

"Come on, Xiao Lu."

Cheng Zhen did not refuse, but treated him gently. As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying hurricane swept around him. Just by standing there, Lu Jin suddenly felt as if he was facing a great enemy.

"Brother, be careful."

With one hand holding the source of Qi, and the other hand holding the triple rebirth, Lu Jin went all out to fight against Cheng Zhen.

"boom!!!"

The explosions that shook the mountains and forests continued, repeating the fight between Jiang Mo and Wu Gensheng at Longhu Mountain.

Cheng Zhen's surging true Qi was like a raging sea. The speed at which the Qi body's source released Qi was extremely fast, but it was better than nothing. For a time, he was suppressed and defeated repeatedly.

"Boom!"

A momentary flaw suddenly made Cheng Zhen's attack even more violent. A vast amount of lightning poured down, shattering most of Lu Jin's body that had transformed into Qi.

"Wow!"

Without giving Lu Jin a chance to struggle, Cheng Zhen arrived in an instant, his five fingers wrapped with biting frost, pressing down on him, freezing Lu Jin, the overflowing blue and white energy, and the mountain he was standing on.

Lu Jin, who was sealed inside, urged the fire Qi, which had the opposite source and properties of his Qi body, to attack with all his strength. Countless coldness dissipated, but the speed of condensation was getting faster and faster. In the end, only a small area of ​​space was not frozen.

Cheng Zhen calmly restrained Lu Jin with just one hand. The Qi energies of the two were not at the same level. The battle lasted less than a few dozen breaths before the winner was decided.

This battle.

Lu Jin was deeply aware of the gap between himself and his senior brother and admired him sincerely.

night.

Jiang Mo and several disciples sat in the courtyard, appreciating the moon and drinking tea, sharing interesting stories from his early years traveling around the world, which fascinated the disciples.

Suddenly, a carrier pigeon flapped its wings across the sky and swooped down towards him. "Where did this little fellow come from?"

Jiang Mo smiled softly and stopped talking for the moment. He casually raised his hand, took out the copper tube tied to the pigeon's claws, and got a page of letter paper. He spread it out and took a look. It was a letter from the head of the Lu family.

"Yan Gu, go to the back mountain to call your Senior Brother Xiao Lu over. I'll be waiting for him in Siming Hall."

"Okay, Master, please wait a minute." The disciple ran away.

Jiang Mo looked around at the other disciples, stood up and said, "Everyone, you guys chat first and rest early."

After receiving the notice, Lu Jin arrived at Siming Hall in a short while. When he saw his uncle waiting for him, he greeted him politely and then said:
"Uncle Master, what do you want from me?"

"come over."

Jiang Mo handed the letter to Lu Jin: "Mr. Lu wrote this to you. It contains the whereabouts of your friend."

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Lu Jin was stunned for a moment, then took the book and looked at it. Several lines of handwriting were reflected in his pupils. His expression changed, as if he was disappointed and relieved.

As early as when he followed his senior brother to participate in the talks, he knew that this former close friend might die in the pursuit of the underworld.

Now that he knew that the other party was apologizing to him before his death and gave him the Tongtian Talisman, Lu Jin couldn't tell how he felt.

Pity? Sympathy? Blame? None.

He also knew the danger that the gift brought to the Lu family, and he could not sit idly by. As for the hatred of his old friend, he felt confused and didn't know how to deal with it.

Carrying the hatred left by Zheng Zibu in the world?

Why? Why?
Quan Xing, who massacred the village, and the Wang and Lu families who tortured the people, were certainly greedy and unscrupulous, but the root cause of all these tragedies was that after Zheng Zibu became sworn brothers with him, he acquired extraordinary skills but lacked strength, which led to all these tragedies.

Quan Xing and the Sanyi Sect had a grudge against each other, and even if Zheng Zibu had not died, Lu Jin would have killed them.

However, the actions of the Wang and Lu families were in line with the consensus reached by all factions before. Anyone had the power to execute the thirty-six thieves who were stranded outside. Even if they were killed, Lu Jin would not use this as an excuse to break into the Wang and Lu families and demand an explanation.

When you swore brotherhood with me, did you ever think of me? Did you ever think of my master?

You were being hunted down and unable to take revenge, so you thought of me and my master. What can I do?
To be objective, the Sanyi Sect and the Wang and Lu families were at least allies and had killed Japanese aliens together. There was absolutely no reason for them to kill their allies just for Zheng Zibu, who had sworn brotherhood with the devil.

If this is really done, who is the traitor?
Lu Jin had no hatred towards Zheng Zibu, but just a slight regret. Senior Brother Cheng Zhen in the sect was even willing to give his old friend a way out because of his feelings. As long as Shangqing abolished Zheng Zibu's cultivation and imprisoned him for life, he would not pursue the matter.

But what if Trinity gave us a chance?

Will Shangqing give it? Will other forces give it?

None of them.

Zheng Zibu had only one way to go, which was death. However, Lu Jin's selfishness was not so great as to borrow the name of his sect and single-handedly protect Zheng Zibu at the risk of the world's condemnation.

It was difficult for him to muster the intention to kill the Wang and Lu families who used the banner of justice to pursue their selfish desires.

How can Lu Jin convince himself to avenge Zheng Zibu after his friendship with him has been ruined and consumed by him time and time again?
According to the consensus reached by all factions, Lu Jin is neither a senior brother nor an uncle, so he is not qualified to overstep the mark.

To sum up, the mess left by his old friend made him feel helpless and irritated.

"Jin'er?"

"The disciple is here."

"Sit next to me and talk to Uncle Master about what you think?"

Jiang Mo tapped the table with his right hand, motioning Lu Jin to sit on the armchair beside him.

He was indifferent to the lives of the remnants of the sworn brotherhood, or the intrigues between the Wang and Lu families.

Ever since he read Ji Yuqian's handwriting, even though he knew that the emergence of the Eight Great Skills would cause chaos in the martial arts world, Jiang Mo didn't want to care about it. What did he have to do with a group of greedy people killing each other?
But he cared about Lu Jin's feelings, especially the boy's conflicted expression, which was exactly the same as Senior Brother Zuo's, so he wanted to hear what he really thought.

"Hey, Uncle Master"

Lu Jin was frank and said whatever was on his mind. His face looked a little heavy, as if he was worried about his friend's actions, which had implicated his family and his master.

After a long while, Jiang Mo, who had been listening to his inner thoughts patiently, burst out laughing:
"You fool, you are too kind;"

"Forget it, let's help Mr. Lu out first. He must be worrying about how to deal with the Tongtian Scroll. Can I go down the mountain with you?"

"Uncle Master."

"Thank you."

Lu Jin suddenly felt that his uncle was as gentle as his former master, and his heart couldn't help but tremble.

(End of this chapter)