PFC Chapter 314 Zhou Bai is in trouble
Chapter 314 Zhou Bai is in trouble
"Stop talking nonsense and come with me. I have something to take care of."
"Don't go."
The green-haired turtle seemed to remember something, its eyes darting around before it shook its head and said, "I didn't sleep well last night, I'm going to take a nap. You go ahead."
It pretended to yawn and swayed toward the soft couch.
But at that moment, Li Wudao grabbed its bald tail and dragged it out the door.
"Why sleep so much before death, when you will sleep forever after death?"
"Besides, how can you sleep at your age? Have you no self-respect?"
"Bullshit! What kind of twisted logic is that!"
The green-haired turtle glared and declared confidently, "Not only can I sleep, I sleep soundly!"
Li Wudao narrowed his eyes. "Are you sure you don't want to go?"
"Don't go!"
The green-haired turtle clung tightly to the bed leg, its neck stiff, looking as if it were ready to die. "I'd rather die here today than go out with you!"
Li Wudao remained silent for a moment.
Then, he slowly clenched his other fist.
His fist was steaming with fire, with faint flashes of lightning and crackling sounds, exuding an astonishing aura.
The green-haired turtle shuddered, its beady eyes widening in shock: "What...what are you doing?!"
"What do you say?"
Li Wudao smiled knowingly.
A moment later, a series of wails and curses could be heard coming from inside the room.
......
On the main path of the sect, people come and go.
The green-haired turtle followed behind Li Wudao listlessly, with a dark circle under one eye, looking just like a wronged little wife.
Li Wudao walked ahead, in a good mood.
Disciples would occasionally pass by, recognize him, and quickly step forward to bow in greeting.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Good morning, Holy Son!
Li Wudao nodded in response to each one, his smile gentle.
The green-haired turtle watched from behind, baring its teeth and muttering under its breath:
"Keep pretending...keep pretending...say one thing in front of others and another in private...I'll see how long you can keep up this act..."
"One day, I'll make you kneel down and call me grandpa..."
"Once I regain my strength, the first thing I'll do is beat you to a pulp..."
Li Wudao slowly turned around and glanced at it sideways.
The green-haired turtle's voice abruptly stopped.
It quickly tilted its head and looked away, as if it had nothing to do with it.
Li Wudao looked at it with a half-smile, too lazy to expose it, and continued walking.
Seeing this, the green-haired turtle breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed.
After taking a few steps, it couldn't help but turn back and look at the faintly visible patch of medicinal herbs in the distance.
His eyes were full of longing.
Sigh... my medicinal herb garden...
It swallowed hard and reluctantly looked away.
Oh well, I'll just have to find another opportunity next time.
"Damn it, once I sweep through again, my strength will definitely be on another level... Then I'll definitely teach this kid a lesson!"
It stared at Li Wudao's back, making a vicious vow in its heart.
"What are you dawdling for? Keep up!"
"They've arrived..."
The green-haired turtle reluctantly agreed, then trotted off on its four short legs and followed along.
........
Zhou Bai's residence is located in the area where the true disciples live. It is built against the mountain and has a quiet environment.
Li Wudao found his way here based on his memory and knocked on the door.
But then an unfamiliar disciple walked out from inside.
"Isn't this Zhou Bai's residence? Who are you?"
Li Wudao frowned and asked.
Upon seeing him, the disciple was first taken aback, then his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly stepped forward to bow:
"Inner disciple 'Lu Cang' greets Your Highness, Holy Son!"
"What's going on with this courtyard? Tell me in detail."
Seeing that Li Wudao seemed somewhat displeased, Lu Cang dared not conceal the truth:
"Reporting to the Holy Son, three days ago, Senior Brother Zhou sold this courtyard to me. Senior Brother Zhou said he urgently needed money, so he sold it for seven hundred spirit stones."
Li Wudao frowned slightly.
A residence for a true disciple would normally cost at least 1,500 spirit stones.
Seven hundred spirit stones? That's too low a price.
Why would he need the money so urgently?
Lu Cang hesitated for a moment, then answered truthfully:
"I heard that his sister's condition has worsened, and she needs a very expensive elixir to prolong her life. Senior Brother Zhou has been trying to raise money everywhere these days, borrowing from everyone he can..."
He paused, then sighed:
"But Senior Brother Zhou's arms are now completely crippled, making him unable to cultivate. He's just holding the title of a true disciple in vain. His future... sigh, who would be willing to lend money to someone with no future?"
Li Wudao's eyes darkened slightly.
Lu Cang seemed to remember something and added:
"By the way, all those people who had some grudges against Senior Brother Zhou have started to come forward these past few days."
Some people insulted him to his face, some kicked him when he was down, and some even said things like, "Weren't you so capable before? Now you're like a dog..."
He shook his head as he spoke, his tone tinged with indignation, but mostly with helplessness.
Li Wudao listened quietly, his expression growing colder and colder. "Where is Zhou Bai now?"
"I heard he lives with his sister on Zayi Peak. The specifics... I don't know."
Miscellaneous tasks peak?!
That was where the lowest-ranking servant disciples of the sect lived; the conditions were rudimentary, and the place was a melting pot of all sorts of people.
A true disciple who has rendered meritorious service to the sect and the human race, brings his seriously ill younger sister to live in such a place...
Li Wudao clenched his fists, unable to calm down.
"No, Zhou Bai was injured while fighting demons and upholding justice..."
He frowned, a thought crossing his mind: "According to the sect's rules, he and his sister should receive preferential treatment. Didn't he receive those pensions and stipends?"
Lu Cang was taken aback, his eyes filled with clear confusion: "Compensation? Support? I've never heard of that... When did the sect start offering such treatment?"
Li Wudao's face darkened completely.
He got it.
The conditions Elder Sun promised to report that day at the Imperial Household Department probably never materialized.
Even the benefits that Zhou Bai, a true disciple who was disabled in the line of duty, should enjoy were blocked by certain people.
Those woodworms...
They even dare to embezzle money that's made from human suffering?!
He took a deep breath, suppressed the surging anger in his heart, and took out a pure white token.
Xuan Tian Sheng Zi's Decree.
He can summon and command anyone except the sect leader at any time, from servants to peak masters, and no one can refuse.
As spiritual energy was infused, a faint halo appeared on the surface of the token.
He looked at the token, his voice eerily calm: "...Come...to me within half an hour."
After saying that, he stood in front of Zhou Bai's mansion gate, his expression shifting between light and dark.
"Chen Feng?"
Lu Cang felt a strange sensation in his heart, as if the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't quite place it.
……
The Hall of Law Enforcement.
Chen Feng was sitting in the main seat, leisurely sipping his tea.
The tea is excellent; its aroma is delicate and refreshing.
He squinted, enjoying this rare moment of leisure.
suddenly--
The communication token at his waist suddenly trembled.
He picked it up casually and probed it with his divine sense.
next moment.
"puff--"
He spat out a mouthful of tea.
Chen Feng's expression changed drastically. He jumped up and rushed out in a flustered manner.
"Someone come quick! Come with me!"
The deacons present were startled by his sudden reaction and quickly followed:
"Vice Hall Master, what has happened?"
They were all puzzled and speculated about it.
The fact that such a high-ranking figure as the Deputy Hall Master has lost his composure suggests that the sect may have been attacked.
"Don't ask! Let's go!"
Chen Feng rushed out of the Enforcement Hall, his feet barely touching the ground as he ran wildly.
Judging from the Holy Son's tone, things don't look good...
Moreover, the fact that it happened so hastily must mean that some fool has once again provoked this great Buddha!
Last time it was Zhang Qinian, who is it this time?
He felt uneasy.
Anyway, whatever you do, don't be one of my people... and whatever you do, don't get involved with me...
As he sped up, he prayed to every god and Buddha in his heart.