bookcurios Chapter 256: Jumping in anger
Chapter 256: Jumping in anger
As the words fell, an even more powerful aura swept in from the sky, making it hard for everyone to breathe.
At this critical moment, a streak of light as bright as a star streaked across the sky at an astonishing speed.
Almost in the blink of an eye, it had steadily stopped in front of Samantabhadra.
The light dissipated, revealing a young monk wearing a gorgeous Taoist robe and with an extraordinary temperament between his brows. It was Luo Shu who came from Jiameng Pass.
At this moment, his eyes were like lightning, scanning the surroundings sharply, and finally fixed on Samantabhadra.
"Master!"
Upon seeing this, Yuan Hong and Mu Zha's eyes burst into joy that was hard to conceal. They struggled to stand up and salute, but because of their serious injuries, they could only barely express their respect with their eyes.
When Luo Shu saw his two apprentices being beaten into such a state, he felt a surge of anger in his heart.
The look he gave Puxian Zhenren was like a sword, even sharper.
Samantabhadra's expression became complicated at this moment. He obviously had not expected that Luoshu would appear here so abruptly and forcefully.
He looked at the spiritual energy fluctuations surrounding Luo Shu, which was even stronger than his own.
Puxian Zhenren quickly put away his previous ease and smile, his eyes became extremely solemn, staring directly at Luo Shu, and said in a deep voice:
"May I know your name, fellow Taoist? I am a disciple of the Jade Purity Saint, Samantabhadra."
After that, he changed the subject, his tone carrying a certain unquestionable majesty:
"You two disciples are arrogant and domineering, and have offended the majesty of heaven. I am only giving them a light punishment to serve as a warning to others. I hope you will not interfere."
Hearing this, Luo Shu curled up a faint sneer at the corner of his mouth. His body did not move at all, but an invisible and heart-pounding pressure emanated from his body, making Puxian Zhenren feel an indescribable pressure.
"Humph, taught by a saint? That title does sound impressive, but in my eyes, it's just a joke."
Luo Shu's voice was cold and firm. He continued:
"Besides, how my disciples are, I, as the master, will naturally teach them. Why should outsiders interfere?"
"What's more, your so-called 'light punishment', in my opinion, is clearly to put them to death."
"If I hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid my two disciples would have already passed away."
Puxian Zhenren's face became even gloomier after hearing Luo Shu's words. As a disciple of a saint, he was respected wherever he went. How could he have ever been subjected to such direct provocation and accusation?
He glared at Luo Shu, his tone full of displeasure:
"Fellow Daoist, this is wrong! How can you be so rude? Aren't you afraid of offending the Chan Sect and causing unnecessary trouble?"
Puxian Zhenren paused and said sarcastically:
"I think the reason why your disciple is so arrogant is probably because he is influenced by your master."
When Luo Shu heard this, instead of showing any fear, he was so angry that he laughed.
The corners of his mouth curled up in a mocking arc, and his eyes flashed with disdain and contempt:
"I will return this to you exactly as it is. In terms of arrogance and recklessness, I am far inferior to you, the people of the Chan Sect."
"You are the real 'ancestors'. If the top beam is not straight, the bottom beam will be crooked. I'm afraid everyone in the whole prehistoric world knows this."
"As for trouble? Humph, when I act, I only care about right and wrong, not the consequences. If you really dare to become my enemy, then come on, I will take you on!"
As Luo Shu finished speaking, a tense atmosphere filled the air, as if even time had frozen at this moment.
There was a flash of anger in Puxian Zhenren's eyes. As a disciple of a saint, even a quasi-saint would have to give him some face. When had he ever been humiliated like this?
But his reason told him that the young man in front of him was no ordinary person. The unfathomable aura emanating from him was even difficult for him to grasp.
So, he suppressed the anger in his heart and tried to make his tone sound calm and majestic:
"Fellow Daoist, are you really not afraid that our people from the Chan Sect will cause you trouble? It is only natural for the Chan Sect to follow the will of heaven and help the Great Zhou to defeat the Shang Dynasty."
"You two disciples failed to see the situation clearly and assisted Shang in his abuses, injuring my disciples. Therefore, I will teach them a lesson, there is no problem with that, right?"
His eyes were as sharp as torches as he stared straight at Luo Shu, trying to find a hint of hesitation or fear in the other's eyes.
Luo Shu heard this, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes, he shook his head slightly, with a hint of amusement in his tone:
"Oh? Follow the destiny? What is destiny? Is it the same thing you say in the Chan Sect?"
"Under the leadership of King Di Xin, the Shang Dynasty enjoyed peace and prosperity, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Although King Di Xin had his flaws, he also had his own great talents and strategies."
"You are generalizing and judging him as unjust based on one side's statement. This is too arbitrary."
He changed the subject, glanced sharply at Samantabhadra, and continued:
"As for my two disciples, the fact that they beat up your disciple can only be attributed to your poor teaching and your disciple's average cultivation."
Under Luo Shu's undisguised ridicule, Puxian Zhenren's face instantly turned ashen, like the dark clouds before a storm, depressing and heavy.
His chest heaved violently, and it was obvious that he was burning with anger, but years of practice allowed him to quickly adjust his breathing and try to calm the anger that was about to burst out.
He stared at Luo Shu closely, his eyes flickering with complex emotions - anger, unwillingness, and a hint of indescribable helplessness.
"you you……"
Puxian Zhenren said the word "you" twice, his voice trembling slightly, obviously being provoked by Luo Shu's words and unable to control himself, "You are so presumptuous!"
"How could there be such a shameless person like you in the ancient world? Your words and actions are simply an insult to those who practice Taoism!"
He took a deep breath and tried to restore his voice to its usual calmness and dignity:
"As a disciple of the saint, I have the responsibility to uphold justice. You must give me an explanation for what happened today, otherwise, I will not let you go."
However, Luo Shu seemed to be blind to Puxian Zhenren's anger, and there was still a faint smile on his lips.
He did not respond directly to Samantabhadra's words, but slowly walked to the side of Yuan Hong and Mu Zha, flipped his hand, and two sixth-turn golden pills appeared in his palm.
"Yuan Hong, Mu Zha, take these two pills, they will help you recover from your injuries."
Luo Shu's voice was gentle and full of love, and he gently handed the Six-Transformation Golden Pill in his hand to the two of them.
"Yes, Master, thank you very much!"
When Yuan Hong and Mu Zha heard this, a hint of surprise and gratitude flashed in their eyes.
They knew full well how precious and rare this Six-Turn Golden Pill was, and they understood even more clearly that this was a sign of their Master’s deep love and care for them.
So, the two of them took the pills respectfully and swallowed them without any hesitation.
As the pill entered their stomachs, a warm and powerful force instantly surged in their bodies.
It was as if countless tiny warm currents were flowing through my limbs and bones, taking away all the pain and fatigue.
Yuan Hong and Mu Zha's complexions gradually improved at a speed visible to the naked eye. Their originally pale faces gradually regained their color, and even their eyes became brighter and more energetic.
The two looked at Luo Shu with gratitude, their eyes full of admiration and dependence.
"Master..."
Yuan Hong and Mu Zha spoke weakly, with sobs in their voices.
They knew very well that if Luo Shu had not arrived in time, they would have had difficulty escaping this disaster.