The man glanced around several times, finally fixing his gaze on Zero, and said in a completely emotionless tone:
"This young man doesn't seem to want to talk here, does he?"
Zero raised an eyebrow. To be honest, he really wanted to talk outside.
However, he also knew that this was not the time for him to be willful.
However... letting them in like this doesn't seem quite right...
Thinking this through, Zero glanced at the man, then at the people around him, and smiled:
"The place is a bit small, it might not be big enough for all of you guys..."
"you……"
The people behind him wanted to say something, but that person waved them off.
The man carefully examined Zero, and finally said:
"Alright, then I'll go in with you."
"No, Vice Sect Master, if something happens to you inside, our Daoguang Sect will be leaderless..."
"Yes, Vice Sect Master, I'll go with you. If they want to harm you, they'll have to get past me, Zhang Meng, first!"
As he spoke, a strong and imposing man stepped out from the back of the group. He had healthy wheat-colored skin, a resolute face, and a stern expression.
Every movement he made involved his muscles, and with each step he took, the ground seemed to tremble...
Finally, he walked up to Zero and said to him somewhat angrily:
"You brat, if something happens to our deputy sect leader, you'd better watch your life."
Looking at the scene before him, Zero was somewhat speechless...
What's wrong with these people? He was just having a talk with their deputy sect leader, why does it seem like he's going to tear them apart?
Moreover, as one of the three great sects of the Upper Realm, how come they seem to have switched places? Such a large sect is actually afraid of a mere mortal...
Okay, while Zero isn't exactly a pushover, he does have his principles: he won't offend others unless provoked. But if someone threatens the life of someone he cherishes, he will absolutely not let it go...
The man Zhang Meng addressed as the Deputy Sect Master patted Zhang Meng on the shoulder, indicating that everything was alright, and then said to Ling:
"let's go."
Ling nodded, opened the side door, and let the deputy sect leader of Daoguang Sect enter.
Zhang Meng, who was behind him, wanted to follow him in, but Ling smiled at him with a grin.
The door slammed shut in a flash, making Zhang Meng stomp his feet in anger, sending dust flying everywhere.
...
Peace and tranquility prevailed within the walls.
The group leaned comfortably against the tree, chatting and laughing. Women were also chatting happily by the spring, next to them a pile of washed clothes, neatly arranged, waiting for the sun to rise again so they could be hung out to dry.
Everything was so comfortable, everything was so peaceful.
Zero's passing by did not disrupt this peaceful atmosphere; a slight nod was the best way to greet him...
The deputy sect leader followed Zero while observing their surroundings. His gaze towards Zero shifted from initial scrutiny and probing to admiration and praise.
"This place is not bad."
Perhaps to ease the awkwardness, Bi Hui suddenly spoke up.
"Thank you for the compliment."
Before figuring out what the other person was thinking, Zero didn't want to reveal anything.
Bi Hui wasn't annoyed and continued following Ling, but suddenly changed his mind.
Perhaps... we could try to befriend them?
Bi Hui's original idea was to first investigate Zero and his group before deciding whether to use them or eliminate them.
Ling refused to accept the jade pendant but instead took the initiative to talk to them, which he believed was suspicious.
Now, seeing Chen Xin walking next to Ling, he became even more cautious.
He hadn't noticed Chen Xin was there when he was outside. If he had, he probably wouldn't have agreed to come in, let alone take out that jade pendant.
Chen Xin must know about the mind-controlling technique of the jade pendant, and he will inevitably have something to say to Ling.
In this way, they became passive.
Miscalculation...
It seems the only option is to befriend them...
With their own thoughts in mind, the two unknowingly arrived at the council chamber.
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