Chapter 151: Too Calm
Fu Long clearly remembered the conflicted and complicated expression on Zhao Hongzhi's face, along with his pale complexion due to his gloomy mood, when he spoke those words.
"Brother Hongzhi, why do I feel there's something wrong with your physical state? Your aura seems somewhat unstable?" Fu Long looked at Zhao Hongzhi with concern.
For a master at the Understanding Heart Realm, an unstable aura was nothing more than a joke.
But Fu Long also knew very well the profound influence of emotions on a person. Especially at the Understanding Heart Realm. If something affects one's mood so that their thoughts cannot flow freely, it could directly result in internal injuries and even death.
Clearly Zhao Hongzhi's current situation was a case in point.
"Ah, I've been haunted by this issue recently, unable to sleep at night. On one hand, I feel guilt and shame for failing to reciprocate past kindness. Not only did I refuse to take his grandson into Longevity Heaven, but I also harbored a murderous intent towards him... I am not human! On the other hand, I fear that should they retaliate in humiliation and disclose the thing I did back then… what should I do?" Zhao Hongzhi said, and to everyone's shock, spat out a mouthful of blood.
On the spot, Fu Long thumped his chest, assuring Zhao Hongzhi that if he had the opportunity, he would definitely kill Chu Mo and his grandfather.
"Are they not just ordinary people? If you can't bear to do it, I will do it for you! After all, we are good brothers," said Fu Long, patting Zhao Hongzhi's shoulder while urging him to take care of his health.
Gratitude and hesitation flashed in Zhao Hongzhi's eyes, "Is this... alright?"
"What's not alright about it? You, you're just too righteous and kind! This is what's not right!" Fu Long still remembers the shame on Zhao Hongzhi's face when he said these words.
Perhaps, he felt uncomfortable about making his brother be the bad guy?
However, shouldn't brothers be like this?
What are right and wrong?
What's real and false, right or wrong?
In front of the word 'brother', they are all insubstantial as floating clouds!
But Fu Long was incredibly busy and, after promising Zhao Hongzhi, he was immediately caught up with new tasks. The delay stretched on for a long time.
Until recently, when the Piaomiao Palace's inheritance came to light and he, along with a group of people, arrived at Yanhuang City. He remembered Zhao Hongzhi mentioning that Chu Mo was from Yanhuang City, and upon investigation, suddenly discovered that this Piaomiao Palace inheritance matter was related to Chu Mo!
Therefore, this time, Fu Long was resolved: He not only wanted the Piaomiao Palace inheritance in Chu Mo's possession but also to help his brother eliminate future trouble!
"After killing Chu Mo, I will find Chu Mo's grandfather and kill him too," said Fu Long, his eyes narrowing as he scoured the distance. He didn't believe a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy could have gone far.
Sure enough, after flying for less than half an hour, Fu Long spotted a small black dot, a hundred miles away, speeding across a vast plain!
"Well done, boy! You actually run so fast! It appears... your cultivation in agility skills truly is unparalleled. But no matter how fast you are, how can you escape? Won't you still have to kneel in front of me?" Fu Long exclaimed.
Fu Long looked behind him, within several hundred miles, the trace of any person was already gone.
A contemptuous smile surfaced on Fu Long's lips, "They all think they're high and mighty, scorning the mortal world when they really only have the power of the Gold-and-Stone Realm. Do they truly have the qualification to look down upon the mundane? If they want to stand at the peak and look down on all beings... let them reach the Understanding Heart Realm first!"
Saying so, Fu Long accelerated in the direction of Chu Mo!
This time, he began to Enhance his speed by burning his internal primordial energy!
Even for a pint-sized kid at the yellow rank third or fourth level, with only 10% of his primordial energy remaining, Fu Long was completely confident of capturing him!
Burning primordial energy could temporarily increase the power of one's practiced skill by more than five times. However, the cost it required was equally astonishing.
Normally, Fu Long would never dare to do this.
But now... a boy who is only at the third or fourth level of the yellow rank, and who had panicked to the point of running over a thousand miles, what threat could he pose?
Even if only one or two percent of primordial energy remained, he would still be a mighty cultivator of the Understanding Heart Realm!
The boundary is there. A careless breath of his and he will be forced to kneel!
Now... what he needs the most is time!
After all, not all warriors from the Vermilion Bird Association might not have reached the Understanding Heart Realm. Once they've caught up, it'd be difficult to monopolize the heritage of Piaomiao Palace and take the best before everyone else arrives.
Fu Long, with his eyes fixed on the small distant point, is crazily burning his primordial energy, and his speed is constantly soaring. The brisk wind blowing on his face gives him a slight sting.
This feeling gives Fu Long a nameless delight.
He too, is doing this for the first time!
At this moment, he even feels as if he were the master of Heaven and Earth!
The feeling of having power over life and death is too good!
"I wonder how many top-grade primordial medicines I can trade for the superior heritage this kid possesses. Once I refine them into pills, my cultivation realm... can be elevated higher! Enlightening Heart Realm... Heavenly Heart Realm... One day, I, Fu Long, will become a grandmaster too!"
In Fu Long's eyes shone a passionate light. Numerous beautiful scenes seemed to appear before his eyes.
He was completely oblivious to the shadow standing calmly above a cloud hanging high above him, watching him with cold and indifferent eyes.
A hundred li... fifty li... thirty li... ten li!
Finally, when Fu Long was a few hundred zhangs away from that young figure constantly striving to flee, he couldn't help but shout out loud, "Kid, you really think you can run away?"
The slightly thin figure that was trying hard to rush suddenly stopped when he heard his voice. He then turned back.
He revealed a young and handsome face with not a hint of fear in his eyes. Seeing that it was him, he even showed a faint smile.
What the hell are you laughing at?
For some reason, seeing the young handsome face made Fu Long's body burn with anger.
He was eager to slap this youngster dozens of times until his face swelled up like a pig's, making him unable to laugh.
This was rather strange. Fu Long should not have such emotions towards a young boy who had no grudges against him.
Even Fu Long himself found it strange.
But soon, he figured out the reason — the boy, at this moment, facing a master like him, behaved too calmly!
Shouldn't he be quaking in fear, peeing his pants? Shouldn't he be sobbing and begging on his knees right now?
Fu Long couldn't help remembering yesterday when he and a group of people humiliated this boy at Wang Dafa's mansion. Yet, through it all, the boy had remained calm, unlike the teenager he was.
Even a person in their fifties or sixties would find it hard to maintain their composure under such humiliation, let alone a hot-blooded youth.
But strangely, this boy had been calm from beginning to end.
Even now, in this wilderness, over a thousand miles away from Yanhuang City, where danger loomed... he remained calm.
Why?
From where do you get such courage to stay calm? Stop pretending!
"Kid, is there any last words you wish to leave behind?" A killing intent flashed in Fu Long's eyes. (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome your votes and monthly tickets on qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)