Chapter 1696: Chapter 640: An Unprecedented Windfall
Meanwhile, Zhou Chun fiercely attacked the two with his Dharma Treasure, angrily shouting, "You two still have the nerve to question Zhang? What did Zhang’s disciple do to offend you two that you shamelessly gang up on her?"
Upon hearing this, the red-robed elder with Golden Core Middle Stage cultivation quickly waved his hand and said, "Taoist friend, calm your anger. There must be some misunderstanding here; please hold back and let Yang explain!"
"No need to explain! Zhang is not blind; everything was witnessed!"
Zhou Chun, with a gloomy expression, said in a low voice, activated his Divine Sense, and drove the [Heavenly Gang Thunder-Cleaving Sword] to pierce the body protection divine power of the yellow-robed man in his Golden Elixir Early Phase, leaving a bloody hole.
This scene terrified the red-robed elder, who hurriedly shouted, "Stop, let’s speak reasonably; even if we made a mistake, it does not deserve death. Please consider Yellow Dragon Fortress behind us and spare us!"
While speaking, he hastily produced a Fourth Order Inferior Defensive Talisman to guard the yellow-robed man, preventing Zhou Chun from taking a harsher action.
But what he didn’t know was, if Zhou Chun truly harbored murder intent, they would both be lying dead by now.
"Hmph, what does Yellow Dragon Fortress matter? If you don’t give Zhang an explanation today, then leave your lives here!"
With a cold snort, Zhou Chun activated the [Heavenly Gang Thunder-Cleaving Sword], which was stained with the yellow-robed man’s blood, causing lightning to burst forth and instantly evaporate the blood into black vapor.
However, since he sheathed the sword, his attitude was clear.
Thus, the red-robed elder nodded repeatedly and replied, "Yes, yes, Taoist Friend Zhang, calm your anger. Earlier, Yang’s senior brother and I acted rashly without verifying the situation, and I wish to apologize to your disciple!"
"Ying’er, what do you think?"
Yet Zhou Chun ignored the red-robed elder’s words and turned to ask his beloved disciple.
This made the red-robed elder’s heart skip a beat, forcing him to abandon his dignity and flash an ingratiating smile at Zhou Zhiying.
Seeing this, Zhou Zhiying felt her previously suppressed anger dissipate and coldly replied, "It depends on their sincerity!"
Hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately looked at the red-robed elder and said, "You heard Ying’er’s words. If you can’t satisfy her, don’t blame Zhang for being ruthless!"
Their teacher-disciple exchange made the red-robed elder’s chest heave intensely, feeling both shame and anger.
They truly treated him and his brother as a side dish!
His lips moved slightly, seeming as though he wanted to say something more, yet at this moment, he heard his severely injured junior brother plead through transmission.
Ultimately, he sighed deeply and said, "Yang understands!"
He and his brother then respectfully bowed to Zhou Zhiying, saying, "Forgive us, little friend. Earlier, we failed to recognize a True Person due to our greed and collided with you. Please generously overlook our transgression."
Upon finishing, he wiped his storage pouch at his waist and took out a jade box, presenting it, "Inside is a piece of Copper Essence personally refined by Yang, weighing three pounds and two ounces, offered as an apology gift. Please do not despise it!"
Despite offering a grand apology and a hefty gift, Zhou Zhiying, although still somewhat unhappy, couldn’t say much more.
After all, she knew should Zhou Chun actually kill these two, it could give rise to a major enemy faction for the Zhou Family.
This would be disadvantageous for her and Zhou Chun while frequently operating in the Great Zhou Kingdom in the future.
Thus, she ultimately snorted lightly and said, "Hmph, consider yourself lucky; this time we won’t hold a grudge!"
"Thank you for your generosity, little friend."
The red-robed elder bowed again and then looked at Zhou Chun.
After seeing Zhou Chun without reaction, he tossed the jade box to Zhou Zhiying and left with his brother in disgrace.
"It’s all thanks to Master you arrived in time, otherwise I’d really be forced to call Uncle Bai!"
Watching the duo from Yellow Dragon Fortress depart, Zhou Zhiying quickly approached Zhou Chun, showing gratitude and explained the situation.
It turned out she was discovered by the Yellow Dragon Fortress brothers upon her return from Doran Prairie.
Seeing her riding a Heavenly Wind Thunder Hawk and traveling alone from Doran Prairie, the two stopped her to inquire about the prairie’s situation.
Upon learning she wasn’t a cultivator from any major faction within the Great Zhou Kingdom, the yellow-robed man harbored ill intentions, planning to capture and interrogate her.
In self-defense, Zhou Zhiying resorted to releasing the Wood Charm Mu Sang and the Fourth Order Inferior Puppet bestowed by Zhou Chun.
Luckily, Zhou Chun arrived in time, otherwise, she might have been forced to reveal Thunder Flood Dragon Baibai.
Such an act could incite Kuanglei True Person’s pursuit post-fact, which would truly escalate matters!
That’s why both were so angered.
If not for Yellow Dragon Fortress having Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, Zhou Chun would not have spared the two.
"Forget it. This time those two were really lucky. Let’s return to Tianyuan Immortal City first!"
Once understanding the situation, Zhou Chun comforted his disciple and took off for Tianyuan Immortal City with Zhou Zhiying.
While flying back, and upon settling in their Tianyuan Immortal City cave residence, Zhou Chun immediately asked Zhou Zhiying to recount her experiences and gains inside the Secret Realm Island.