Chapter 153: Heart as Dead Ashes
"You're talking nonsense!" Fu Long exploded in anger, rebuking, "At such a young age, you can tell lies without blinking an eye. No wonder Hong Zhi refused to take you as a disciple regardless of what was said. If you became a part of Longevity Heaven with your kind of character, learning advanced techniques, what would become of us in the future?"
"Ha, so stealing the Windwing Dragon egg was an act of good character from Zhao Hongzhi?" Chu Mo gave a cold laughter while looking at Elder Fu Long, "You may not believe my words, but if you are not blind, you should have noticed Zhao Hongzhi is seriously injured, right?"
"A layman like you, who can harm him? Clearly, he is troubled internally, scared that his past wrongdoings will become known to the world and reluctant to harm his benefactor. An Understanding Heart Realm martial artist would naturally get internal injuries when facing such a thing. As someone who has reached the Seventh Layer Clear Heart Realm, I know much better!" Elder Fu Long retorted.
"Not only are you blind, but you're also a fool. Can't you be a bit more discerning?" Chu Mo gaped at Elder Fu Long, "How on earth did you live to this age? Moreover, cultivating up to the Understanding Heart Realm, it's truly fascinating. I can't harm Zhao Hongzhi in his Understanding Heart Realm, but think about this, even though your intellect is quite lamentable, I believe you can reason it out..."
"Reason out what?" Though Fu Long was extremely angry, he began to ponder on Chu Mo's words.
When he met Zhao Hongzhi at the time, something seemed off about Zhao Hongzhi's behavior. Due to their years of profound friendship, Fu Long couldn't imagine that Zhao Hongzhi would deceive him.
"In this world, it is said that there's an elixir that can temporarily suppress internal injuries, making it imperceptible to others." Chu Mo looked at Elder Fu Long, "This kind of elixir is naturally unavailable in the secular world. Minor martial-art factions are also unlikely to have them. But, a top sect like Longevity Heaven should have plenty, right?"
Elder Fu Long's eyes shimmered, but he remained silent.
"Think about it, how did a youth like me who was rated as having mediocre talent manage to attain the Iron Bone Realm in less than a year?" Chu Mo looked at Elder Fu Long with some pity, "Surely you can tell that my current realm is the fourth level of the Yellow Rank Iron Bone Realm? Given my age and these achievements, I would also be considered a genius in your Longevity Heaven, right?"
Elder Fu Long remained silent, not denying Chu Mo's words.
Chu Mo chuckled, "This proves that my talents are not mediocre. Your best friend Zhao Hongzhi lied to you. Why none of the others talked about this, I have no idea. Also, even if I am a genius, without a good master, I would not possibly reach this realm in less than a year, don't you agree?"
"..." Elder Fu Long remained silent, but he couldn't help but lift his head to glance at Chu Mo, his gaze was somewhat speechless.
Now, he suddenly had a feeling that what this young man said... might be true!
If not, how could he remain so composed? Why would he be so calm under his suppression?
Escaping the city in the dead of the third night watch, running wildly, luring those who wanted to kill him far away until they were more than a thousand miles from Yanhuang City. Was he really escaping? Or was he deliberately leading these people here?
Previously, Elder Fu Long did not believe Chu Mo could manage any tricks, but now, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart.
Looking at the young man's calm and handsome face, he felt a shivering sensation.
"Well, it looks like you get it now." Chu Mo said indifferently, "I don't know why Zhao Hongzhi lied to you, but I can tell you the truth. When he wanted to kill my grandfather, I pleaded with my Master to help. Therefore, my grandfather was saved. Zhao Hongzhi is beneath my master's contempt, so he kicked him far away, leaving him severely injured. He warned Zhao Hongzhi, if anything happened to me, he would not let him off."
Fu Long then looked at Chu Mo, "If that's the case, if I kill you, wouldn't he be doomed as well?"
Chu Mo shook his head with a smile, "Elder Fu Long, let's make a bet, if you lose, you will become my servant from today onwards. With your intellect, you can only be a servant. If you win, you can take my life anytime."
"What's the gamble?" Elder Fu Long looked at Chu Mo coldly.
Chu Mo replied, "If you can find Zhao Hongzhi when you return to Longevity Heaven, consider me as having lost."
"That simple?" Elder Fu Long looked at Chu Mo, finding it hard to believe.
"That simple!" Chu Mo returned Elder Fu Long's gaze indifferently, "If Zhao Hongzhi hears about the incidents in Yanhuang City and does not immediately go into hiding, consider me the loser."
Chu Mo considered his options, and then added, "Of course, there is another way, you don't have to wager with me. You pretend to be dead, killed by me. Zhao Hongzhi won't have any suspicion, because he knows how powerful my master is. Killing you would be easier than squashing a bug! Then, you can send a person you trust to look for him in Longevity Heaven to see if he's still there. If he is, what does he react when he hears of your death?"
"What benefits would he gain from harming me?" Fu Long asked coldly.
Chu Mo shrugged, "You can't ask me that. I'm a stranger to your affairs. However, I'm guessing, his main goal include eliminating my grandfather and me. Hmm, hide for a while, and emerge when everything's calm. Even if my master finds him, he would have composed a variety of excuses, including how hostile he was with you, and your actions were purely to set him up…"
"Smooth talker..." Elder Fu Long muttered and then sneered, "If your master were here right now, perhaps your words would all be true. But the issue is, he's not here! So, little one… your farce can stop now!"
Without further adieu, Fu Long attempted to strike Chu Mo. He didn't want to listen anymore!
Chu Mo shook his head and sighed, "Seeing your pitiful state, I really don't want to kill you. Seriously, you're just a poor fool who has been deceived. Killing you brings me no pleasure. Please look behind you."
Elder Fu Long instantly turned around, about to sarcastically say, "What else do you have to say now?"
But his smile froze at the corners of his mouth, his eyes revealing a profound shock.
A young man in black clothes was silently standing behind him, not even ten feet away. If he wanted to attack him, Fu Long wouldn't have any time to defend.
Elder Fu Long stood there, stunned, his face completely pale, devoid of any facial hair. Even his voice trembled when he asked, "Who are you?"
The Demon Lord didn't even glance at Fu Long, only addressing Chu Mo, "Wasting so many words with someone lacking brains, do you find it fulfilling?"
Chu Mo scratched his head, "I just can't bear to see him being deceived like this…"
"You just want to see them become enemies, don't you? An appalling interest!" The Demon Lord coldly sneered, interrupting Chu Mo's words, blatantly revealing Chu Mo's intentions in front of Fu Long.
"Ay, my master, why did you have to bring it up?" Chu Mo looked at Fu Long rather sheepishly, "Okay, you got me! They turned on each other because Zhao Hongzhi never considered Elder Fu Long as his brother!"
"You keep saying that the two of you are brothers, so I'm curious to see, when you find out your 'brother' is trying to push you to your grave, what your reaction would be." Chu Mo looked at Fu Long calmly.
At this moment, Fu Long almost completely believed Chu Mo's words.
This young man was indeed no match for him, but the young man's master, he didn't even have the courage to make a move!
Fu Long could sense that the other party could kill him countless times with just one thought!
For a moment, Elder Fu Long became utterly hopeless.
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