Chapter 256 To err is human, to forgive divine.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He coughed twice and said, "Tiger Peak is in the south, and it takes about fifteen minutes to get there."
"Oh, I see."
Shang Yanting looked at him with a half-smile, "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Peak Master Zhang, won't you invite me to sit down?"
Among the closest peaks, Chixiao Peak is the fastest-growing peak, and Zhang Xiao is one of the strongest among them.
The saying goes, "To catch the thief, first catch the king." Shang Yanting made the right choice; he chose him!
Zhang Xiao gave a stiff smile, "The presence of Peak Master Yan is an honor for Chixiao Peak."
He beckoned to his disciple, "Quickly prepare some wine and drinks; I want to properly entertain Peak Master Yan."
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Compared to Xianlong Peak, the main hall and pavilions of Chixiao Peak, designed by a professional landscape architect, appear more magnificent.
Inside the peak, there are countless disciples and young attendants.
Zhang Xiao was extremely satisfied with this, after all, it was common knowledge in their area that Xianlong Peak had not had a single direct disciple to this day.
He walked at the front with a certain arrogance, heading straight to the main seat in the hall. His personal disciples stood in two rows below, bowing respectfully to him.
"Greetings, Master."
The procession was as grand as an emperor holding court.
Shang Yanting was not intimidated by such a grand display. He sat down directly and glanced at the group of disciples with Martial Spirit cultivation. "I heard that Peak Master Zhang arrived at Chixiao Peak last year. I did not expect him to have so many disciples."
"They're nothing but a bunch of scoundrels."
Zhang Xiao pretends to be modest, but he actually falls for it.
With a wave of his sleeve, the disciples left one by one, and a group of female disciples filed in.
They poured tea and water, and some even dressed up as singers and danced gracefully.
The woman, draped in a light veil, swayed gracefully like a willow branch, her figure both alluring and elusive, exuding a subtle fragrance.
While drinking, Zhang Xiao kept glancing in Shang Yanting's direction.
At this moment, the innocent young man Niu Chuanchuan blushed deeply, unsure of where to look. Shang Yanting, however, remained calm and composed.
He leaned back against the tiger-skin cushion, picked up the expensive wine beside him, and looked up at Zhang Xiao through the dancers, thinking, "Master Zhang really knows how to enjoy life."
"Hahaha, they're just some vulgar things."
Zhang Xiao raised his wine cup to Yan Qing, "If Peak Master Yan likes them, then take these dancers back with you."
Zhang Xiao's voice was quite loud.
Upon hearing this, several dancers and his disciples all looked at Zhang Xiao.
“This is Peak Master Zhang’s disciple. How could I possibly take away someone else’s disciple?”
"Everyone knows that Peak Master Yan is the youngest Martial King in the academy. If they can follow you, it will be their good fortune."
Moreover, Peak Master Yan doesn't have a single disciple yet. Bringing some disciples to the peak would at least boost its popularity.
Zhang Xiao became increasingly arrogant, and his words gradually became more and more unrestrained.
Niu Niu looked at him expressionlessly; this peak master was far too arrogant.
Shang Yanting didn't seem to care much. He even fiddled with the wine glass, saying, "Speaking of boosting popularity, I previously acquired a treasure that has a legend of warding off evil and bringing good fortune."
"oh?"
Zhang Xiao leaned forward, "Why doesn't Peak Master Yan take it out and let me take a look?"
At his request, Shang Yanting extended his palm, revealing a bead that was red inside and surrounded by golden light.
The moment he took out the bead, even the sunlight paled in comparison, and a rich spiritual energy emanated from it, making it clear that it was no ordinary object.
Zhang Xiao couldn't help but crane his neck, wanting to see more clearly, "What is this?"
Shang Yanting: "Six Rabbit True Fire".
The Six True Fires, one of the Four Great True Fires. The fire of rebirth and destruction of the phoenix's rebirth, it is an unparalleled treasure.
"The true form of the true fire is actually..."
Is it a bead?
Zhang Xiao got up and walked towards Shang Yanting, his eyes practically glued to him.
If he obtains this treasure...
"Would you like to give it a try, Peak Master Zhang?"
Just then, Shang Yanting's words instantly brought him to his senses. He had only just reached the Martial Sect level, and facing a Martial King, he was no match at all. Moreover, the other party had arrived suddenly and displayed his treasure unexpectedly; he feared it might be a trap.
He withdrew his gaze, cupped his hands towards Shang Yanting, and said, "Peak Master Yan, please keep your treasure safe."
"What a pity."
Shang Yanting suddenly lowered his palm, and the fireball fell instantly.
Zhang Xiao instinctively reached out to catch it, but the flames quickly enveloped his palm—it caught fire!
Thump—
The fireball fell to the ground, and the flames spread rapidly from its center, engulfing the entire hall in just a few breaths.
Everyone inside the hall fled for their lives, and the entire mountain was thrown into chaos.
"Fire!"
"Quickly, put out the fire!"
"Peak Master, save the Peak Master!"
...
At this moment, everyone inside the hall rushed out. Zhang Xiao was the most seriously injured; his entire right arm was on fire.
This fire is no ordinary fire.
The flames burned so quickly that if he hadn't immediately used his spiritual power to seal them off his arm, they would have already engulfed his entire body.
But it's not over yet.
The flames never died down, and he had to constantly circulate his spiritual energy to resist. His spiritual energy was being consumed at an alarming rate; if the fire continued to burn, he would run out of spiritual energy and be burned to death.
"Yan Qing, how dare you!"
He never expected that Yan Qing would dare to burn down his main hall in broad daylight and even try to kill him!
"I, Zhang Xiao, treated you with kindness, yet you set fire to the mountain. Aren't you afraid I'll report you to the academy?!"
"What nonsense is Peak Master Zhang spouting?"
Shang Yanting stood beside him, his expression unchanged until now, "But you asked me to give you some advice because you didn't handle the Six True Fires properly."
"I'm already being lenient by not pursuing your crime of attempting to steal the treasure, yet you dare to threaten me?"
Shang Yanting glanced at his arm, and the fire instantly intensified.
The flames were frantically devouring his spiritual power, and his arm was so charred that he could no longer feel the pain.
Zhang Xiao felt he couldn't hold on much longer, and fear showed in his eyes. "What do you want to do? If I die, the academy will definitely hold you accountable and punish you severely."
"Peak Master Zhang attempted to seize the spiritual treasure; why haven't you apologized yet?"
After saying that, Shang Yanting walked out with his hands behind his back.
"sorry!"
Zhang Xiao's voice came from behind, "I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have coveted Peak Master Yan's treasure."
What does it mean to distort the truth and call black white? Shang Yanting is a perfect example. Regardless of whether Zhang Xiao was tempted or not, he cannot escape this fate.
Shang Yanting stopped, turned around and looked at him, "What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."
I said... I'm sorry!
Zhang Xiao clenched his left fist, veins bulging on the back of his hand. He closed his eyes and shouted in a voice that could be heard throughout the entire mountain, "It is my fault, Zhang Xiao. I should not have induced Peak Master Yan to take out the Six Mao True Fire and had the intention to snatch it. I hope Peak Master Yan will forgive me!"
"To admit one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."
Shang Yanting said "magnanimously," and then stretched out his finger.
The raging fire, which could not be extinguished by water or soil, was put out in an instant.
(End of this chapter)
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