Chapter 0087

Chapter 87: I Gave You a Chance, and You Blew It!

In an inn, a red-clad youth looked grim and said to his men: “Something bad has happened.”

A messenger stepped in and reported: “Young Master You Feng, I did not see wrong. The Life Tokens of the two experts we sent to the Imperial Palace first turned dim, then shattered.”

You Chong, who was eating, slammed his bowl upside down on the table and cursed before You Feng could speak: “An empress from a wild land and an androgynous person, that’s all they are. How could they possibly slaughter our experts!”

They had done their homework. In the Imperial City, the strongest guard was only in the Severing Heaven realm, and the empress herself was at that level too. Their State Preceptor was strong, but rumor said he had already fallen out with the empress and might not help her. The plan should have been foolproof.

Another subordinate said carefully: “I heard the empress hired a guest elder. Their strength is terrifying. Even the State Preceptor bows to them.”

At that, the red-clad youth’s pupils tightened. You Chong instantly calmed down, scraped the rice back into his bowl, and his eyes became clear again. You Feng, as the elder brother and leader, shifted to the main topic at once: “Set this aside. Do not forget our main task.”

He asked with a serious face: “Patriarch told us to find that material. What are the results?”

A man stepped forward with both hands holding a scroll and offered it with care: “Young Master, the eyes and ears we spread have brought back news.”

You Feng opened it, and his brow jumped. The painting showed the little demoness, and next to her was a young man walking shoulder to shoulder—none other than Zhou Tong.

You Feng asked: “Who is this?”

The man answered: “I do not know yet, not fully. But in my view, they are… likely dao companions.”

You Chong’s eyes flared red as he cursed: “That wretch!” He growled, “A sacrifice should behave like a sacrifice. If she loses her pure body, her function will drop sharply. If that happens, we brothers will not reach perfection. Can she take that blame?”

On the roof above them, Zhou Tong heard every word, his face turning to ice. “These scum plan to blood-sacrifice Little Yue Liang.” Zhang Chu Qiao’s killing intent rose too; she adored the little demoness, and fury burned through her.

Zhang Chu Qiao said coldly: “Drop down and kill them.”

Zhou Tong stopped her: “Not yet. There are strong marks on them. If they die, big trouble will come.” His Spirit Sense was clear. He already had a plan. Even if he could not kill them, he would make them feel pain. He did not care how large this Celestial Masters Clan claimed to be. A man who had nearly reached the Dao in his last life feared no such thing. Besides, in the world pattern of his past future, the Celestial Masters Clan had no place at all. Their strength was nothing special. [They bark loud, but they won’t last.]

Inside, You Feng called out: “Attend me.” Three Life and Death realm experts entered one after another. They were the strongest servants left on this trip.

They bowed: “We greet Young Master.”

You Feng waved it off: “Rise.” He tossed them the portrait and said simply: “Find them. Capture the girl. Kill the boy.” He gave no reason. Servants of the Celestial Masters Clan did not need reasons. They only needed to fight and do the job. Masters had many other things to consider.

They answered as one: “At once!” True elite servants, their speed was impressive. They took the order and shot away, gone in a blink.

Zhou Tong did not wait another moment. He stomped down from the roof, dropping like thunder to stand before the two brothers.

“Who!” The guards inside finally reacted. Who dared be so bold?

Zhou Tong ignored them. With a single Mind Shock, he knocked out every weakling below the Severing Heaven realm.

Zhang Chu Qiao, face covered, released a terrifying aura and slammed one hand atop You Chong’s head, smashing his face into the table: “Do. Not. Move. Move once and I kill you.”

The brothers trembled. They had sent away all their strong fighters. Now they regretted it deeply.

“You are who?” they demanded, shaken.

Zhou Tong pulled off his veil with a cold smile. When they saw his face, both men sucked in a sharp breath.

Zhou Tong looked straight at the red-clad youth and asked: “Feng, were you the one who tried to kill me just now?” He did not hide his pressure at all. He was only at the Heart Union realm, yet he boldly closed in on You Feng, a ninth-layer Severing Heaven expert. You Feng did not move, but his gaze struck like lightning, full of killing intent.

Zhou Tong barked a laugh: “Oh? You really want to clash with me? Do you have that ability?” He raised his hand and slapped You Feng across the face.

You Chong’s soul shuddered. That was the Celestial Masters Clan’s great young master, and he had been slapped by a supposed weakling.

Zhou Tong mocked him: “You wanted me dead, right? I will give you a chance.” He shoved a sword into You Feng’s hand, then pressed the blade against his own neck and said, eyes blazing: “I will count to three. Move your palm, and my life is yours.”

He counted, crisp and fearless: “Three… two… one!”

You Feng did not move. Zhou Tong pulled the sword back and sneered: “I gave you a chance, and you blew it. Weren’t you acting so arrogant when you wanted to kill me? What now? Your arrogance won’t move?”

Two more sharp slaps rang out. Zhou Tong humiliated him without mercy. Then he named a price: “Since you cannot seize a chance, here is a small demand. Kneel. Call me grandfather. If not, I will send you to meet your ancestors.”

You Feng’s chest heaved. He knew this was not the time to be hotheaded. Under another’s roof, you must bow your head. The madman before him would truly kill him. Reason or threats meant nothing to a madman. He told himself: [A real man can bend and stretch.] Then, face twitching, he sank to his knees.

He forced out the word: “Grandfather…”

Zhou Tong answered in a satisfied tone: “Good.” He added the warning: “You Cang Yue is under my protection. Understand?”

You Feng nodded quickly: “I understand, Grandfather. I will not trouble her again.”

Zhou Tong laughed: “You do know how to read the room. Withdraw.” He waved his hand, and he and Zhang Chu Qiao vanished from the room.

You Feng and You Chong both spat blood. From childhood to now, they had never suffered such shame, and to be shamed by a so-called ant of a weakling made it worse.

You Feng roared, losing his calm: “Recall those three at once. I will tear those two thieves to pieces.”

You Chong, holding the message jade, stared blankly and said: “Big brother…”

You Feng snapped: “What is it?”

You Chong answered, shaken: “Those three say they have already found the targets and are fighting them right now.”

You Feng’s eyes went wide as he cried out: “How is that possible?”