Chapter 376: Seeking Help From Senior Brother Again

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"Fellow Daoist Ning Zhuo treated me with such sincerity, did I go too far?"

Thinking of this, Han Zhou couldn't help but feel a surge of guilt.

Ning Zhuo returned to his immortal's cave.

Sun Lingtong was already back.

"Boss," Ning Zhuo transmitted softly.

Sun Lingtong nodded at him and transmitted back, "The source of this rumor has been found. Little Zhuo, guess who is stirring the pot and trying to harm you?"

Ning Zhuo sneered, "This rumor came so quickly and abruptly. It must be those senior and junior brothers of Lin Shanshan who are targeting me."

"After all, Boss, you also found out earlier that Lin Shanshan borrowed heavily and paid a significant price to help me set up the spiritual plant cabin."

"These senior and junior brothers cleared her external debts, which benefited me. They naturally don't want me and Lin Shanshan to get too close. Alas, they use their petty minds to judge my gentlemanly heart, so they are naturally seeking revenge."

Sun Lingtong clapped his hands, "Right! You guessed it again, hahaha."

Ning Zhuo said, "It wasn't difficult for me to guess this, and there's nothing to be proud of. Their methods of spreading rumors are crude, and there are many places where they could be improved."

Sun Lingtong nodded, "It's clearly a novice move. They wanted to distance themselves but left behind many clues."

When it came to spreading rumors, Sun and Ning were masters. Lin Shanshan's senior and junior brothers were still too young in front of them.

Sun Lingtong looked at Ning Zhuo, eager to try, and said, "I've collected all the relevant evidence. As long as we release it, it will surely make them look bad, ah haha!"

Ning Zhuo shook his head, "This is not Huoshi Immortal City, it's their territory. Although I have some understanding of Lin Bufan's style of doing things, it's not deep."

"Releasing this evidence recklessly won't do us any good and will only increase the risks."

"Who knows if Lin Bufan will be protective of his own and resort to underhanded tactics against us?"

"After all, he adopted these disciples together, and their relationship is like that of a father and son, very deep."

A sharp glint flashed in Ning Zhuo's eyes, "Let's keep this evidence for now. It might be crucial in the future!"

"If Ancestor Ning Jiufan is persuaded by me, he will likely bring that demonic ape to the Myriad Medicine Sect. At that time, we might be able to make a bigger move."

"A gentleman's revenge is not too late even after ten years."

Ning Zhuo was good at enduring.

In Huoshi Immortal City, he endured and disguised himself for over a decade before finally revealing his talent in the Lava Immortal Palace.

Sun Lingtong nodded, "Little brother, I'll do as you say."

Since the incident at the Lava Immortal Palace, Sun Lingtong had gained a deeper understanding of Ning Zhuo and felt a sense of admiration for his little brother's depth and foresight.

Ning Zhuo deliberately chose not to act, allowing the unfavorable public opinion about him to continue to ferment.

All kinds of voices expressing pessimism about him kept coming out.

Finally, someone couldn't hold back and sent Ning Zhuo a challenge letter.

Ning Zhuo quickly responded and accepted the private challenge, crushing his opponent with powerful wood-attribute spells.

Soon after, someone else challenged him.

Ning Zhuo won again with wood-attribute spells, and his reputation greatly increased.

The cultivators stationed at Little Contention Peak gradually realized Ning Zhuo's true strength. But Lin Shanshan's senior and junior brothers continued to act, starting to guide public opinion, saying only that—

Ning Zhuo's methods were singular; he had won every time with wood-attribute spells, essentially relying on just these three moves. If someone could make his initial rush fail or withstand these three moves, then victory would not be far off!

This argument made the cultivators' hearts itch.

Finally, it attracted a cultivator whose combat power was widely recognized as being in the top ten—Hua Guzi!

This female cultivator had always been high-profile in her actions. Before submitting her challenge letter, she made a lot of noise, inviting friends and companions, to pressure Ning Zhuo.

If Ning Zhuo refused the challenge, his reputation would surely plummet.

Challenges at Little Contention Peak had a process. If many people challenged one immortal's cave simultaneously, the Myriad Medicine Sect would judge and designate a challenger to publicly challenge on the day of Little Contention.

Apart from this fixed challenge day, cultivators could privately duel at other times.

During Ning Zhuo's stay in Myriad Medicine Valley, the only true Little Contention days were when he fought Han Zhou and Chang Yan. The rest were private duels, but they were all public, allowing others to watch.

Hua Guzi's challenge was also like this.

Ning Zhuo accepted all challengers and immediately took up the challenge.

This quickly ignited a great craze at Little Contention Peak!

Ning Zhuo was the recently emerged, most popular newcomer cultivator, while Hua Guzi was a recognized veteran powerhouse with a combat power in the top ten.

This level of competition was rare even on the day of Little Contention in each round.

People speculated widely on who would win.

"Hua Guzi is a seasoned strong cultivator, her cultivation is in the late Foundation Establishment stage, giving her a significant advantage over Ning Zhuo."

"Didn't Chang Yan also have a cultivation advantage? But he was still knocked down by Ning Zhuo's three wood-attribute spell moves."

"You can't say that. Chang Yan specialized in earth-attribute spells and was specifically targeted by Ning Zhuo. But Hua Guzi also specializes in wood-attribute."

"If we're talking about rushing attacks, Hua Guzi also has a rushing combat style and is very aggressive in battle!"

So, everyone started discussing whether the outcome of this battle would be determined by the crucial factor of "who makes the first successful rushing attack at the beginning of the battle."

Original Mountain.

Lin Bufan's residence.

Inside the boudoir, Lin Shanshan was slumped on the round table, looking utterly bored.

In the center of the round table, there was a vase containing a Mist Xiu Orchid.

"It's been so long, I wonder how Young Master Ning Zhuo is doing?" Lin Shanshan's eyes were empty as she looked at the Mist Xiu Orchid before her, thinking of the white-robed young man.

"Miss, it's time to eat." Lin Shanshan's personal maid pushed the door open, carrying a food box.

Lin Shanshan ate the exquisite lunch but had no appetite.

The personal maid understood her young lady's disposition well and looked worried, advising, "Miss, you've lost a lot of weight these past few days. Why bother? You should try to be more open-minded."

Lin Shanshan heard this and looked numb, her eyes blank. She was naturally lively, and being confined really wore down her spirits.

The maid felt a pang of sympathy and blurted out, "I have the latest news about Young Master Ning Zhuo here."

Lin Shanshan seemed to be electrocuted, instantly jolted, her eyes lighting up, "Hurry and tell me! Has he been challenged again?"

"Hehe, most of those outer-stationed cultivators are no match for him, they are all just chickens and dogs."

The maid sighed, "But this opponent is not ordinary."

"Now, the entire Little Contention Peak is very noisy, and everyone is paying close attention to this battle."

Lin Shanshan's expression changed slightly, "Who is it? Lai Wuying, or Zheng Xingchen?"

The maid shook her head, "It's Hua Guzi."

"It's her." Lin Shanshan first breathed a sigh of relief, then furrowed her brows, "Hua Guzi herself cultivates wood-attribute techniques and has been immersed in wood-attribute spells for much longer than Young Master Ning Zhuo. And she often uses rushing tactics, which can indeed pose a threat to Young Master Ning Zhuo."

"What should I do?"

Lin Shanshan looked worried.

The maid saw that mentioning Ning Zhuo had made Lin Shanshan stop eating and secretly regretted it. She advised, "Miss, eat a little more. The more you eat, the more strength you'll have to use your mind and think of ways for Young Master Ning Zhuo."

Lin Shanshan nodded, "You're right."

She visibly sped up her eating, her appetite increasing greatly.

The maid was feeling smug when Lin Shanshan suddenly stopped again, "Among the five elements, metal overcomes wood, and wood generates fire. So if Young Master Ning Zhuo uses metal for attack and fire for defense, he will have an advantage."

"Discernment diagrams, he needs discernment diagrams."

"Based on his comprehension, before this battle takes place, he can completely comprehend the offensive techniques of fire and metal."

"Alas, I am confined now, who else can help him?"

"Han Zhou, that poor fellow won't do!"

"Little Ju, you have to help me." Lin Shanshan suddenly stood up, walked to her personal maid, grabbed her shoulders tightly with both hands, her eyes filled with determination.

The personal maid, Little Ju, instantly turned pale and stammered, "M-Miss, how can you forget why you were confined?"

"Last time, you helped Young Master Ning Zhuo too much, even neglecting your daily cultivation studies. This time, are you going to help him like this again?"

Lin Shanshan shook her head, "Last time, I was indeed impulsive."

"I've been reflecting recently and also feel that I went too far. Therefore, I have never resented my father. This time I was confined, I deserve it."

"My senior brothers helped me pay off my external debts. In the future, when I have money, I will definitely repay them."

"These are all minor matters!"

Lin Shanshan hadn't been in contact with Ning Zhuo recently, so she hadn't been affected by the Myriad Buddha Heart Demon Seal for a while.

Therefore, she had regained her calmness, and after her emotions were no longer disturbed by external factors, her thoughts, ideas, and feelings all returned to normal.

In a calm state, she also reflected on herself and realized that she had made a mistake.

"At the time, I was indeed a bit carried away." Lin Shanshan didn't suspect anything else, only thinking that she had been impulsive.

But the normal Lin Shanshan still wanted to help Ning Zhuo!

"Just say that I've had many insights from cultivating my techniques and need to comprehend some metal and fire discernment diagrams," Lin Shanshan thought of a plan.

The maid Little Ju widened her eyes, "Miss, are you really going to do this?"

She hesitated for a moment and then said, "What about Senior Brother?"

Compared to the outsider Ning Zhuo, Little Ju and many senior and junior brothers knew about Linghu Jiu's feelings for Lin Shanshan, but Lin Shanshan herself had never noticed.

Lin Shanshan's eyes lit up at this reminder, and she excitedly hugged Little Ju and kissed her forehead.

Lin Shanshan said excitedly, "Right, why didn't I think of that?"

"I should ask Senior Brother for help!"

"Now everyone knows about Young Master Ning Zhuo's battle with Hua Guzi. If I ask for metal and fire discernment diagrams now, my senior brothers and my father will surely notice and easily suppress me."

"If I ask Senior Brother and let him step forward, wouldn't that be better?"

"Little Ju, you are truly my close friend, thank you for the reminder!"

Little Ju quickly shook her head, flustered and covered in cold sweat, "M-Miss, Miss, you misunderstood me, that's not what I meant."

Lin Shanshan ignored her, her eyes filled with anticipation, "Senior Brother has always taken care of me. Although he is usually lazy, he has a great capacity and is very tolerant of others. The other senior brothers have many opinions about Young Master Ning Zhuo, but he definitely won't! He is the one who can help me the most."

Little Ju widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief, "Miss, are you serious?"

"Of course I'm serious!" Lin Shanshan immediately gave the order for Little Ju to take her letter to the Myriad Demon Cave on Great Contention Peak and ask Linghu Jiu for help.

As a maid, Little Ju couldn't refuse Lin Shanshan and could only obey.

"My heavens, this world is too crazy."

"Senior Brother is such a good person, why does he have to suffer like this?"

"Don't blame me, don't blame me!"