CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 43: THEY BULLY ME ALONE (FIRST UPDATE)

The Players came quickly and left just as fast.

Zhuge Yuanlang stood rooted to the spot, his expression growing graver as he watched their retreating figures.

The Profound Yellow Sect wasn’t as simple as the information they had received. Although the other party stepped on the Single Sword Sect to rise this time, the Single Sword Sect, in turn, also gained a rough understanding of them. Among the disciples of the sects, perhaps the Profound Yellow Sect’s numbers couldn’t compare to other forces. But what about the power of their disciples? The disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect were definitely among the stronger ones of the younger generation. At the Seventh-Grade Martial Artist Realm, they had already mastered Internal Energy. It’s even possible that after one month, the entire sect might master Internal Energy. This sounded a bit exaggerated, but Zhuge Yuanlang didn’t feel it was exaggerated at all.

On the contrary, he even believed that what they said was correct.

If that really were the case, then perhaps, when the time came, all the major forces in Fengxiang Prefecture would begin to panic. Never mind other factors. With so many Profound Yellow Sect Disciples cultivating Internal Energy, how many forces within Fengxiang Prefecture could stand against them when the time came? Or to put it another way, who in the whole of Fengxiang Prefecture would dare offend them? This group of disciples seemed to disregard the rules of Jianghu and completely followed the rules of their own sect. Therefore, the appearance of the Profound Yellow Sect was definitely a major event. Even the forces of Jianghu in Fengxiang Prefecture might undergo major changes! What a period of upheaval!

Zhuge Yuanlang looked up at the sky, letting out a sigh in his heart.

The Jianghu that had been quiet for so long, was it finally going to stir up waves again? It’s hard to say whether it’s good or bad.

As he was filled with a myriad of emotions, a group of disciples ran over from the direction of the Back Mountain. They were carrying a young, battered Fatty, their expressions urgent.

"Sect Leader Zhuge, it’s not good! Second Senior Brother is injured!" one of the disciples shouted urgently.

The disciples of the Single Sword Sect also turned their heads to look in this direction. Their Second Senior Brother possessed the strongest martial talent. Even Sect Leader Sun Tianhui had secretly acknowledged him as the future leader of the Single Sword Sect. In their eyes, Second Senior Brother was like a rising new star. In the future, within Fengxiang Prefecture, their Second Senior Brother was bound to hold a place of his own.

But now? Their Second Senior Brother was bruised and swollen, mumbling with bitterness. Where was that peerless elegance of the past?

"They disregard Martial Virtue! Deceivers... all deceivers!" This talented Second Senior Brother lay on the ground, his face swollen like a pig’s head. He panted, "Sect Leader Zhuge, you must take revenge for me. I’ve been bullied!"

Looking at him, beaten so badly even his own mother wouldn’t recognize him, even Zhuge Yuanlang’s normally unflappable heart couldn’t help but skip a beat.

"Who did this? Did you encounter bandits Outside?" Zhuge Yuanlang quickly knelt down to take his pulse. Once he confirmed it was just some superficial injuries, he relaxed. It wasn’t serious. He would only need a few days of rest, and he should be fine after the swelling subsided.

"The Profound Yellow Sect! They claimed to be from the Profound Yellow Sect... They disregard Martial Virtue; five of them ganged up on me!" This Second Senior Brother was emotional, seemingly filled with countless grievances. "I was out gaining experience when five of them jumped out from hiding, pinned me to the ground, and started beating me up. They didn’t give me any chance to react."

The Profound Yellow Sect? What a coincidence! The Profound Yellow Sect had just left the Single Sword Sect after a sparring competition. They hadn’t even made it down the mountain yet, had they? And now, the Second Disciple of the Single Sword Sect had encountered trouble and was carried back. And the ones who did it just happened to be from the Profound Yellow Sect?

"You’re sure it was someone from the Profound Yellow Sect?" Zhuge Yuanlang asked with a grave expression. "They truly ambushed you?"

"Yes! It was them! I couldn’t have misheard," the Second Senior Brother hurriedly said. "While they were beating me, they kept saying they were from the Profound Yellow Sect and even said that if they saw me again, they would beat me up again."

The disciples exchanged stunned glances. So ruthless? Beat him up every time they see him? Is the Profound Yellow Sect even a legitimate sect?

Zhuge Yuanlang didn’t say anything but turned to look in the direction of the Attic. Just then, Sect Leader Sun Tianhui walked out, his face somber as he headed toward them.

The Single Sword Sect had lost. This alone had put him in a sour mood. Now, the most talented Second Disciple in his sect had been beaten up like this, and it was an ambush, no less. How could he possibly swallow this indignity?

Sun Tianhui didn’t waste words, directly ordering the disciples, "Pack up! We’re going to Liang City!"

Hearing this, Zhuge Yuanlang’s brows furrowed tightly, then, as if he guessed something, he relaxed them again. The Profound Yellow Sect members had ambushed their Second Disciple. This provided the perfect pretext. They could make a legitimate trip Inside the Profound Yellow Sect to investigate and clarify its situation. This sect that had suddenly emerged was indeed a big problem.

Sun Tianhui also glanced at Zhuge Yuanlang, knowing that the other party had guessed his intention, and subtly nodded.

"Those bastards! Openly asking for a sparring session, and then they actually ambushed Second Senior Brother in secret?"

"I knew something was off about them from the start; they’re definitely crooked and deviant!"

"We must seek justice for Second Senior Brother; we can’t just let this go!"

"Everyone, let’s go! We can’t let Second Senior Brother take a beating for nothing; the Profound Yellow Sect must pay a price!"

The disciples of the Single Sword Sect were also filled with righteous indignation. Clearly, they were very dissatisfied with this situation. Of course, what bothered them more was that they had been openly defeated, an outcome that was extremely stifling. It was one thing for Li Yi to lose, but why did even Mo Yao lose? Surely the people of the Profound Yellow Sect used some unsavory tactics; how else could their Senior Sister have lost?

However, Sun Tianhui did not take everyone. He only brought a few disciples who were at the Eighth-Grade Martial Artist Realm. They were all Heaven’s Prides of the Single Sword Sect. Taking them to the Profound Yellow Sect also served to let them experience other sects. This would prevent them from developing a narrow worldview and underestimating the heroes of the world.

Mo Yao followed behind Zhuge Yuanlang. Looking back at this Second Senior Brother, she furrowed her delicate brows and said, "Sect Leader, do you really think it’s the Profound Yellow Sect’s fault? You should know Second Senior Brother’s character very well."

Hearing this, Zhuge Yuanlang chuckled. How could he not know this disciple’s temperament? Most likely, he got caught peeking at a Young Lady bathing or lurking around a widow’s door, which is why he got beaten. Otherwise, how could he have been beaten up for no reason? He had seen the Profound Yellow Sect Disciples; judging by their words and actions, although they were a bit frivolous, they didn’t seem to be truly evil or despicable people. The fault in this matter most likely lay with their own disciple.

"Mo Yao, you still don’t understand your master’s intention," Zhuge Yuanlang explained. "This time, we’re going to the Profound Yellow Sect for an explanation. The fault lies with your junior brother, but we will act as if we are unaware of that."

Instantly, Mo Yao understood. They were using this incident to personally investigate the Profound Yellow Sect’s situation. Poor Second Senior Brother, he truly was born to bear grievances...