Chapter 1180: Chapter 1180: Tit for Tat

Luo Yang was staring unblinkingly at the ground, seemingly deep in thought, but actually watching her.

She chuckled softly, not at all angry.

Hearing her laughter, Luo Yang snapped back to reality, realizing he had lost his composure.

Unable to find a reasonable excuse, he had no choice but to resort to the worn-out explanation.

“Sister Jing, I was just thinking…”

Zhang Jing differed from Hua XiYi; since she had stayed with the Hongyun Brigade for a while, she’d heard some stories about Luo Yang.

For instance, she was familiar with this “thinking” excuse.

Luo Yang suddenly remembered Zhang Jing also lived in Hongyun Brigade; he couldn’t fool her, and he grimaced, feeling increasingly awkward.

“Sister Jing, you’re so beautiful.” Luo Yang quickly changed the subject.

This flattery pleased Zhang Jing, achieving two goals with one comment.

“Sister Jing, if there’s a conflict later, don’t worry, I’ll protect you. I won’t let anyone bully you as long as I’m alive.” Luo Yang declared boldly.

In truth, Zhang Jing didn’t need Luo Yang’s protection.

His words were meant to flatter her.

The two entered the courtyard and arrived at the living room, where Elder Wuweizi and Elder Chang Zhenzi from Blood Devil Sect, Master Hua, and the Japanese Ninja leader Gui Tou Bu Chang were waiting.

Seeing Luo Yang, Elder Wuweizi said, “Young brother, Miss Zhu didn’t come?”

Luo Yang replied, “I’m here as a representative. We’re not entering the altar again today, are we?”

If not for luck, Hua XiYi and the others would have perished inside the altar.

Without Hua XiYi’s participation, Blood Devil Sect wouldn’t dare secretly pursue Blood Devil.

Blood Devil Sect’s power was far inferior to Jiuyang Hall; offending Hua XiYi meant offending Jiuyang Hall, with serious consequences.

“Young brother, we’re not going today. It’s a miracle we’ve come out alive.”

Speaking of escaping the Door of Hell, Elder Wuweizi’s face showed lingering fear.

After a pause, Elder Wuweizi added, “Young brother, if we don’t figure out how many traps are beneath the altar, losing our lives could be easy. Doesn’t Miss Zhu know anything?”

The implication was that Zhu Zishan was deliberately withholding information.

But in fact, Luo Yang had never heard Zhu Zishan mention the altar’s conditions.

Maybe Zhu Zishan was unaware.

Luo Yang also believed she wasn’t intentionally keeping him in the dark; after all, she went with the team, risking her life significantly.

With a cold smile, Luo Yang said, “Elder, although she’s the sect leader’s daughter, she doesn’t know about the altar’s setup. You’re an elder, and you don’t know either?”

Master Hua interjected, “Call Zhu Zishan here, let her speak for herself!”

Usually, if Master Hua was clearly targeting Luo Yang, Hua XiYi would promptly support Luo Yang.

With Hua XiYi absent, Luo Yang pinned his hopes on Zhang Jing.

Not that Luo Yang feared Master Hua.

It’s just that he was not as skilled as Master Hua; although Shadow Fist allowed Luo Yang to stand nearly undefeated, he couldn’t defeat Master Hua.

Moreover, Master Hua understood techniques, rendering Shadow Fist ineffective.

All things considered, if they fought, Luo Yang stood a high chance of suffering losses.

In such circumstances, Luo Yang wouldn’t easily engage in battle with Master Hua, avoiding needless losses.

“Whether she comes or not is none of your business.” Luo Yang sneered.

“Anyone related to Blood Devil is my business! Don’t act tough! If I get mad, I’ll deal with you!” Master Hua retorted coldly.

Seeing Hua XiYi absent, Master Hua became arrogant.

However, with Zhang Jing nearby, Luo Yang predicted Master Hua wouldn’t have the authority.

So he countered, “I want to see what you’re capable of! I’m going back to the countryside for the Mid-Autumn Festival; we’ll talk after!”

As he spoke, he reached for Zhang Jing’s hand to leave the living room.

If Zhang Jing weren’t present, Master Hua likely would have rushed over to block the way.

At this moment, Master Hua only resorted to verbal threats.

“Stop! You can’t leave without my permission!”

“Elder, I’m going home for the festival.”

Luo Yang continued walking, bidding farewell to Elder Wuweizi.

Listening for sounds behind him, he confirmed Master Hua hadn’t pursued him.

After all, Luo Yang was holding Zhang Jing’s hand, whose status as “Mother” ranked above Master Hua.

This meant, if Master Hua wanted to act, he needed to seek approval from Zhang Jing with his eyes.

Zhang Jing naturally wouldn’t allow Master Hua to act recklessly.

Interestingly, Luo Yang was puzzled by one thing.

Eight Immortals Hall did almost anything to acquire Hong Jiaxin.

Luo Yang became an obstacle to Eight Immortals Hall.

Logically, if given the chance, Eight Immortals Hall would eliminate Luo Yang.

Without Luo Yang, taking Hong Jiaxin would be much easier for Eight Immortals Hall.

Currently was an opportunity, among those present, concerning Hong Jiaxin’s issue, Elder Wuweizi and Elder Chang Zhenzi were outsiders, Gui Tou Bu Chang didn’t have the ability to stop Master Hua and Zhang Jing from teaming up against Luo Yang.

But Zhang Jing showed no intention of acting.

Perhaps she feared Luo Yang’s Shadow Fist, worried if they didn’t kill him, things would get complicated.

If Luo Yang sided with Jiuyang Hall, Eight Immortals Hall’s desire for Hong Jiaxin would become more difficult.

Unless Eight Immortals Hall met Jiuyang Hall’s conditions.

Based on the overheard information, Eight Immortals Hall was not pleased with Jiuyang Hall’s demands.

Though unclear about Jiuyang Hall’s exact terms to Eight Immortals Hall, one thing was clear: the conditions were closely tied to Zhang Jing.