The Way of the Sword (BL)

Chapter 76: Hong Yu's Schemes and Zhong Liang's Decision

So this might be considered a non-purposeful mistake by Hong Yu, but Lan Ruan felt in his heart that things could be more sinister than imagined. However, without evidence, he dared not accuse or beat Hong Yu, for this boy is still a disciple of Elder Han. Hitting Elder Han's face using his master's power is one thing, but it's different when it is Lan Ruan himself hitting Elder Han's face. 

Lan Ruan's master would probably punish Lan Ruan for that! Ahh, the master's punishment was very scary!

Not to mention that the damage is being dealt out right now, guilt and punishment could wait until this tournament, which was more like a talent-exposing game, was over before moving against Hong Yu or anyone else.

Yun San and Qi Meiying had these items in their hands too, but they didn't think these items would identify the energies of the world, now they had a little sense of how rich their sect was! Moreover, seeing this mistake that Hong Yu made, they already reflected that they could not do this kind of careless action, as it would bring calamity to their sect!

Of course, the sect only distributed this material because of the prophecy of the great calamity and possible war that would take place over the next 100 years, so the sect was not stingy with anyone! Why save the wealth to let it mold? Of course, it is not better to use this wealth to bring more wealth!

However, Hong Yu knew the effects of this key and what material it did, he purposely made these materials "keys" to the prize chests. Hong Yu wanted to expose Zemin Yan to all the fellow disciples present, so there would be more envy, ostracism, and trouble for the little child, so Zemin Yan would be even more isolated.

Hong Yu's lips quivered nervously, as always, the schemes against Zemin Yan were beyond his control, after all, as he would imagine there would be so many talents in these new disciples! That was crazy! 

Hong Yu now had cold sweats all over his body, with this information exposed to daylight, most likely the sect could promote a massacre to silence everyone and he (Hong Yu) would have to be held responsible for this incident!

Of course, the biggest punishment Hong Yu will receive would be to have his resources within the sect suspended for a year or two at most, which would delay his martial cultivation. Unfortunately, or fortunately for him, his cultivation very rarely depended on the sect's resources, so this punishment was no big deal! The biggest problem would be his master Han Yie, who will probably revoke all his benefits and tasks that he had as overseer of his territory (Elder Han)! That would have a profound impact on your schemes and your cultivation!

Yes, Hong Yu was more concerned with their material benefits than with the dozens of lives that would be lost due to their schemes, which shows that personality is much darker than these underworld organizations!

Now that everything was exposed to the winds, Hong Yu could only adopt a mask of surprise and anxiety, which sentiments are at least 50% true, as he was shocked at how much talent these new disciples have! 

When more talent showed itself within the sect, but the hearts of Zhong Liang and Lan Ruan cooled, as there were so many witnesses, they could only take two paths: 1. perform the vow of death and 2. Kill all who were not considered faithful to the sect to keep the secret.

"Should we end this tournament?" Lan Ruan asked Zhong Liang using spiritual energy, so no one could see them exchanging words. Lan Ruan's words actually carried the hidden meaning 'Should we end the tournament and kill all the wandering cultivators?'

Yes, Lan Ruan may be a charismatic and sociable boy, even be considered kind, but when his sect is put in a dangerous situation, he would become a ferocious tiger! Plus, there was little Yan in the middle of it all! Ahh, little Yan would be in even greater danger if information leaked!

Lan Ruan is very clear about his priorities, regardless of whether other people think he is cold and insensitive, he will still do this kind of action that is considered cruel if it is to protect his sect and his friends.

"No, I have already put up a barrier that will prevent spies from observing the awards process, and soon I will begin the death oath process. If these wandering cultivators do not accept, we can only kill, but it is better to be a last resort! I've also texted Elder Han about what's going on. Elder Han said he would be here soon, "said Zhong Liang calmly, as if unaffected by recent events.

Lan Ruan was impressed by Zhong Liang's calm attitude and quick thinking, usually, this junior brother disciple never minded acting in any situation other than a battle or his Dao training! 

However, now Zhong Liang has shown quite a surprising logical development! Lan Ruan could feel a slight hope that his little brother Zhong could act like a normal human being someday!

Of course, Lan Ruan didn't know that the more Zhong Liang behaved rationally, but his heart was anguished. Did he want to avoid causing a massacre anyway, not because of his big heart, which he thought he didn't have, but would killing so many people cause deep damage to Zemin Yan's heart and psychological?

"I cannot allow it! What if he gets so traumatized he'll be afraid of me ?! Not! You better let Elder Han solve this mess! Since it was your disciple who brought this disaster to this tournament! " Thought Zhong Liang with anguished heart watching Zemin Yan's pale face.