I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 121 - 119: Oh my God, I’ve Been Kidnapped

All the disciples were sent flying. Tang Wei stood with his blade drawn. "Remember, we of Hengshan Hall would rather die on our feet than live on our knees! If a god stands in your way, kill the god! If a demon stands in your way, kill the demon!"

Covered in blade scars, Tang Wei appeared even more domineering. The reason Hengshan Hall had achieved its current status had a lot to do with Tang Wei’s presence. He was the lion leading a flock of sheep, forcefully imbuing the sheep with a lion’s ferocity.

Hengshan Hall was similar to Thunderlight Hall, but Hengshan Hall was now the fifth-ranked Sub-Hall, all because they were more ruthless than anyone else.

What did being scoundrels matter?

Although Shenn Tu and the others were tormented daily, they submitted willingly. It was because of Tang Wei that the disciples of Hengshan Hall could live with dignity, that they wouldn’t be looked down upon. Even a major hall like Lingyin Immortal Origin was unwilling to provoke them.

While Tang Wei brought cruelty to Hengshan Hall, he also brought them dignity.

Tang Wei was frustrated. The meteoric rise of Thunderlight Hall put a lot of pressure on him, because the two halls were very similar in nature, making a direct confrontation highly likely.

Tang Wei beckoned, and Shenn Tu hurried over. "Are you saying that punk Suo Ming has become a key member of Thunderlight?"

"Yes. That bastard Suo Ming actually turned traitor. I’d better not run into him, or I’ll make him pay!"

Shenn Tu said viciously.

Tang Wei snorted coldly. "You’d better train harder. If Suo Ming takes you out, even dying wouldn’t be as ugly as that loss."

Shenn Tu shivered. "Boss, that kid is no match for me."

"A scholar absent for three days should be looked at with new eyes. Do you think Suo Ming is the same person he was before? I don’t know what he’s been through, but at the last auction, the kid’s entire demeanor changed drastically. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!"

Tang Wei turned and left, leaving Shenn Tu in a daze. Shenn Tu knew that while his Senior appeared rough on the surface, he was actually meticulous. He hadn’t even missed Suo Ming in the corner. ’Looks like I really can’t slack off,’ Shenn Tu thought. ’Losing to anyone else would be one thing, but if I lose to a renegade disciple, I’ll never be able to show my face again.’

At Lingyin Hall, Mingren was even more direct. One could say all of Lingyin Hall’s elites were training partners for Li Tianyi. Whether it was for combat or choosing dangerous missions, Lingyin Hall supported him without a single complaint. Clearly, they had only one goal: the position of chief disciple of Dao Guang Hall!

With a superweapon like Li Tianyi on their side, nothing seemed impossible.

Over at Fire Cloud Hall, its Senior, Song Zhong, had vanished along with the hall’s elites. Not even the ordinary disciples of Fire Cloud Hall knew where they had gone; very few were privy to the information. It seemed the rumors that Fire Cloud Hall had created a new battle strategy were true. To ensure a surprise victory, their security was exceptionally tight.

Zhang Liang had spent considerable effort investigating, yet he had only managed to learn a few superficial details. It seemed they were using Magical Artifacts to link Bow Cultivators and Technique Cultivators.

But other halls couldn’t imitate it, because only Fire Cloud Hall possessed a profound foundation in forging. And behind them, perhaps, was the shadow of the Zhao Family.

Jia Shidao of the Beast Hall was secretly training their Spirit Beasts. The personal combat strength of Beast Hall disciples was average, but when they fought alongside their Spirit Beasts, it was a completely different story.

As for Immortal Origin Hall, they were clearly going all out. Immortal Origin Hall’s greatest advantage was Pills, and this time, Liangyuan was determined to use those Pills to teach everyone a lesson.

Wang Meng, focused on balancing his Five Elements Skill, was oblivious to the world outside, unaware that trouble was already at his doorstep.

Yao’Er had already snuck into Thunderlight Hall and had been observing for days. ’This guy is practically asking to die.’ If he had been living inside Thunderlight Pavilion, it would have been a little troublesome. But in a place like this, abducting him was as easy as flipping her hand. According to her intel, the Pill Cultivation Elder in the thatched hut opposite him was a potential problem. But as if the heavens were helping her, that Pill Cultivation Elder was also absent. Wang Meng, completely absorbed in practicing his Five Elements Skill, was taken away without any resistance.

The process was so simple that even Yao’Er felt it was hardly a challenge. ’Most importantly, is this guy really an important figure in Thunderlight Hall?’

’He’s like a complete loner.’

A Binding Curse was placed on Wang Meng, and he was stuffed into a sack and carried out of Thunderlight Hall. To this, Wang Meng was utterly speechless.

After a full day of walking, even though Wang Meng wasn’t a large man, carrying him the entire way was still exhausting.

Yao’Er let Wang Meng out. Wang Meng got a clear look at his captor and didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Miss, I don’t believe we’ve met. Are you after my money or my body? At least let me prepare myself."

Yao’Er smiled and patted Wang Meng’s cheek. "Behave. You’ll find out when we get there."

Wang Meng was frustrated, too. ’To capsize in a gutter,’ he thought. He had forgotten that with his Godhood sealed, he had lost his precognitive abilities. But even without his Godhood, he shouldn’t have been approached so silently. It was partly because he had been immersed in balancing the Five Elements Technique, and partly because this woman before him, who dressed in men’s clothes, was exceptionally skilled.

Yao’Er wasn’t cross-dressing. To be precise, she just liked wearing men’s clothes.

"You’re an Evil Cultivator, right? Just a few days ago, Yan Yuyue of Heaven-Dominating Hall visited the Holy Hall. We’re on good terms. We can talk this out. Why resort to violence?"

’This Binding Curse on me is quite potent,’ Wang Meng thought. ’And this woman likely cultivates some sort of Enchantment Spell. With my Godhood, it would’ve been nothing to worry about, but now it’s a bit of a headache.’

A cold smile touched Yao’Er’s lips. She went back to eating her own food, too lazy to bother with Wang Meng.

Wang Meng had truly met his match. His captor seemed curious about nothing. When it was time to hit the road, she was even more straightforward, knocking him out directly. This gave Wang Meng no chance to even try and undo the Binding Curse.

A few days passed in a daze. When he woke up again, there were many more people around him, looking him up and down as if he were an animal in a zoo.

"Yao’Er, is this the guy? The Wang Meng?"

"He looks pretty average. Why did the Senior Sister want him captured? To use as fertilizer?"

Wang Meng gave a wry smile. Evil Cultivators were as uninhibited as ever. Strangely, though, looking at these people, he felt a sense of familiarity.

"Everyone, I need to take a dump!" Wang Meng had no choice but to ruin their pleasant atmosphere.

"Hold it in!" Su Wu said.

"I’m just worried that if I can’t hold it, it might affect the lovely ladies here," Wang Meng said helplessly. "Besides, all the elites of Heaven-Dominating Hall are here. Are you really afraid I’ll run away?"

Yao’Er frowned. "I put a Binding Curse on him, he’s fine. The Senior Sister will be here soon. This guy talks a lot of nonsense, don’t let him cause any trouble."

"I’ll take him," Long Biao said, grabbing Wang Meng and lifting him up. "Kid, don’t try any tricks, or you’ll be starting your next life."

Wang Meng smiled. "Don’t worry, I haven’t lived long enough yet. Besides, your Senior Sister and I are friends. Didn’t she ask you to *invite* me here, and tell you not to hurt me?"

Wang Meng was probing. Long Biao froze for a second. That part was actually true. "How did you know?"

"Sigh, I already told you, your Senior Sister and I are friends. She bought my sword and probably had a few questions about it. Is this how Heaven-Dominating Hall treats its guests?"

Wang Meng sighed. Seeing the reactions of Su Wu and Shen Xue, he understood everything. It seemed he had underestimated Yan Yuyue’s simple and direct methods.

’What’s past is past,’ Wang Meng thought. He had planned on repaying the favor if he ever got the chance in the future, but he never expected her to come looking for him herself.

Although he felt a stirring in his heart, he wasn’t Moo Shan. He was Wang Meng.

Long Biao thought for a moment. It seemed to be true. He set Wang Meng down. "As long as you don’t run, I won’t do anything to you. But if you get any funny ideas, don’t blame me for getting rough."

Wang Meng chuckled. "How could I? Look at this frame of mine. I couldn’t even block a single punch from you."

Once at the latrine, Wang Meng stretched his body. An Evil Cultivator’s Cultivation Technique trying to restrain him was a joke. It was only because he ran into someone as unreasonable as Yao’Er, who had knocked him out halfway through him circulating his energy, that he was in this mess. Wang Meng had been worried about his cultivation deviating and hadn’t dared to act recklessly. Besides, no matter how audacious she was, she wouldn’t barge in here.

After undoing the Binding Curse, Wang Meng didn’t plan to just leave. He needed to settle things with Yan Yuyue once and for all. Otherwise, she would never let it go, and he would never have a peaceful day.

Seeing Wang Meng come out obediently, a smile appeared on Long Biao’s face. "They all say Saint Cultivators are an honest bunch. You really are honest."

It turned out Long Biao had been on guard the whole time. If Wang Meng had made any move, he would have flattened him instantly.

Wang Meng had been praised for many things, but this was the first time he’d ever been called "honest."

"Saint Cultivators, Evil Cultivators, even Demon Cultivators—it’s all the same. Being honest has little to do with which path you walk."

"Well said!" Long Biao felt that Wang Meng wasn’t so bad after all. "Let me tell you, when our Senior Sister gets here, whatever she asks, you answer honestly. Don’t think you can get lucky. Even a hundred of you wouldn’t be able to escape from her."

"Haha, why would I run? As I said, your Senior Sister just has a few questions. Just two days ago, she received our warmest hospitality. Not a single word of that is false."

Long Biao thought about it and realized it was true. The Evil Lord’s current grand strategy was to maintain stability, which was most beneficial for Heaven-Dominating Hall.

Seeing Long Biao and Wang Meng return side-by-side, the expressions on the others’ faces turned serious.

"Long Biao, why did you set him loose?" Su Wu said.

"I say, Su Wu, when you visited the Holy Hall, we didn’t treat you poorly, did we? That’s no way to behave. Besides, aren’t I still here?"

Wang Meng said with a broad smile. ’What’s this kid so jealous about?’

Su Wu was choked up for a moment. It was true that when they went to the Holy Hall, they were treated to good food, good drink, and good hospitality. Turning around and kidnapping someone from the Holy Hall right after was indeed a bit hard to justify.

"Hmph. You’d better behave and not try any tricks."

"Don’t worry, I won’t. Uh, I’m hungry. How about getting me something to eat? Otherwise, when Yan Yuyue gets here, if I don’t have the strength to answer her, or if I’m so hungry my head is spinning and my memory is shot, that would be bad."

The Reversed Seven-Star group looked at each other. Shen Xue smiled. "Get him something to eat."

A disciple of Heaven-Dominating Hall served him. Wang Meng observed his surroundings. He was in some sort of pavilion; it was quite spacious. Outside, he could hear a chaotic din. This was probably not Heaven-Dominating Hall, and based on the travel time, it couldn’t be.

Wang Meng was happily eating when Yan Yuyue arrived. She glanced at Wang Meng, who was stuffing his face, and said, "You may all leave."

"Yes, Senior Sister."

The others glanced at Wang Meng before leaving. Wang Meng, however, just kept on eating without a care.

Yan Yuyue sat quietly to the side, watching Wang Meng finish his meal.

"What is your relationship with Moo Shan?" Yan Yuyue asked quietly, her eyes fixed on Wang Meng.