novelraw Chapter 273 - 272: A Future for You
Chapter 273 - 272: A Future for You
"I'm going to the Sect Leader! Let the Sect Leader judge this matter!" Wu Dongzhu huffed as he left.
"Gao Fei... I'm sorry, I dragged you into this." Zhu Xiaoliang's face was filled with guilt.
"It's nothing." Gao Fei waved his hand dismissively, "Don't worry, even if Wu Dongzhu goes to the Sect Leader to complain, I won't be affected." As he said this, Gao Fei pulled Zhu Xiaoliang towards the outside, "Come on, let's go have a drink."
"I can't, I still have work to do..."
"Taking a day off won't hurt."
"But..."
"Are you worried Wu Dongzhu will cause trouble for you? Don't worry, with me here, Wu Dongzhu wouldn't dare to bother you!"
Gao Fei wouldn't take no for an answer and dragged Zhu Xiaoliang away.
...
Council Hall.
Wu Dongzhu, filled with indignation, accused Gao Fei of his crimes, "No discipline! No respect for others! Arrogant! Lawless! He's gone too far..."
"Alright." Song Qingfeng waved his hand, "It's not a big deal. Is it worth getting so angry about?"
"Sect Leader..."
"Enough, go back."
"But Gao Fei he..."
"I will punish Gao Fei."
"But..."
"Go back, there are a lot of things waiting for you in the storeroom." Song Qingfeng waved his hand impatiently, "As for Gao Fei... I will reprimand him."
Is just reprimanding enough? Isn't the punishment too light?
This is clear favoritism!
I won't accept this!
Wu Dongzhu's mouth twitched violently, his eyes widened, he shook his shoulders, and then... turned and left... Even though he felt resentful, he didn't dare to confront Song Qingfeng!
"Sigh..." After Wu Dongzhu left, Song Qingfeng sighed softly, "This Gao Fei! Can't he stay out of trouble for a bit?"
...
After much thought, Song Qingfeng eventually decided to call Gao Fei over and give him a good talking to. He couldn't let Gao Fei continue to make a fuss like this.
"Sect Leader, I have good news for you." Before Song Qingfeng could speak, Gao Fei spoke first, "My cultivation has advanced to the Third Layer of the Inedia Stage!"
"Ah?" Song Qingfeng was startled, "Really?"
"Of course it's true, would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, you can check." Gao Fei said.
"Good, good!" Song Qingfeng laughed heartily, "Your cultivation speed is simply too fast! Truly unparalleled! At this rate, it won't be long before you enter the Golden Core Stage."
"That's a given." Gao Fei nodded without modesty, "Sect Leader, rest assured, I will definitely work hard and shine for the Tianyang Sect in the future!"
"Good! Tianyang Sect is counting on you in the future!"
"I'm going back to cultivate, so I won't chat with the Sect Leader any longer."
"Ok, go back to your cultivation."
"I'm off." Gao Fei turned and strode away.
"Hmm." Song Qingfeng nodded in satisfaction, "Good talent, willing to endure hardships, he's a fine seedling indeed! Excellent! Truly excellent... Huh? It seems I've forgotten something... Damn!
Wasn't I supposed to scold Gao Fei? How did it turn into praising him? This Gao Fei is really too sly, shifting my focus like that! Darn..."
The little rascal!
Daring to play tricks in front of me!
You brat!
...
Five days later.
Gao Fei's cultivation advanced to the Fourth Layer of the Inedia Stage.
Ten days later.
Gao Fei's cultivation advanced to the Fifth Layer of the Inedia Stage.
Fifteen days later.
Gao Fei's cultivation advanced to the Sixth Layer of the Inedia Stage.
An average of one level every five days.
What kind of speed was that? It was simply defying the heavens!
Gao Fei's renown spread throughout the entire Tianyang Sect, from the Sect Leader to the ordinary disciples; everyone knew that a rare genius named Gao Fei had emerged from the Tianyang Sect! With a cultivation speed so unbelievably fast, some were jealous, some envious, some admiring, and some dismissive...
...
The blooming of several flowers, each displaying its own branch.
Next, let's talk about Dongfang Jian.
Dongfang Jian traveled far and wide, and made quite a few friends, some of whom shared his aspirations and became close confidants. Every now and then, a group of them would gather to drink and chat.
Wine is a great connector of hearts.
Two strangers can become acquaintances through drinking, and even close friends who can talk about anything and everything.
"Sigh," Dongfang Jian sighed softly.
"What's the matter, sighing all of a sudden?" a friend asked.
"Yeah, what's up?" the others also looked puzzled.
"I'm feeling very lost right now," Dongfang Jian said with a bitter smile and a shake of his head, "Extremely lost. I don't know... what path to take from here..." He paused, then continued, "As a Loose Cultivator with no background or support... I rely entirely on my own hands to struggle, to fight... I'm really tired, so very tired...
I envy those born into great clans and sects, never wanting for clothes or food from a young age, having countless cultivation resources and masterful instruction, a smooth sailing life with hardly any worries... And then there's me? Scrimping and saving every day, having to find my own solutions to difficult problems, no matter how hard or tiring, biting the bullet and enduring...
I've had enough of this life, truly had enough..." Dongfang Jian grabbed the wine jar and drank wildly from it.
"We're also Loose Cultivators, aren't we?"
"We also have no background or support, do we?"
"Dongfang Jian, you think too much! The more you think, the more troubles you have! You should learn from me, live for the day, get drunk today and never think of worries!"
"Take it easy, it's nothing serious."
...
A few friends spoke up to console him.
"I'm not as free-spirited as you all," Dongfang Jian put down the wine jar, shaking his head slightly, "Enough, let's not talk about that, let's drink!"
"Right! Drink! Today our mission is to drink!"
"We won't leave until we're all drunk!"
"Drink up!"
...
They drank until dawn, only then did everyone disperse.
Dongfang Jian, drunk and tipsy, returned to his room, kicked off his shoes, collapsed onto the bed and immediately fell into a deep sleep.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
There came a knocking at the door.
"Who is it?" Dongfang Jian sat up from the bed and shook his groggy head.
"It's me, Niu Kun."
"Oh, hold on, I'll open the door right away."
Dongfang Jian stood up, walked over, and opened the door, "You're still up so late?"
"I have something to discuss with you," Niu Kun said with a smile.
"Oh, come in and talk."
"The room is full of the smell of wine, let's open a window to air it out."
"Sure, I'll listen to you."
After Dongfang Jian opened the window, he poured a cup of hot water for Niu Kun and then sat down on a chair: "So, what is it you wanted to talk about?"
"I have an opportunity I want to offer you, Dongfang Brother. Do you want it?" Niu Kun said leisurely.
"An opportunity?" Dongfang Jian was startled, not understanding, "What do you mean?"
"I heard you complaining while we were drinking. You were upset about not having any background or support," Niu Kun explained, "Now, I'm offering you both a background and support. Do you want it?"