My Master Knows It All

110: Chapter 101 Master, You Are Too Late_1 110: Chapter 101 Master, You Are Too Late_1 “Ah?

Master called me?” Chao Zi Zai looked up at Cao Zhen.

“Since your master is looking for you, you should go now, and we’ll drink together later.

Those pieces from my Four Treasures Peak are not to be taken lightly.

If they really were to participate in the Dao debate assessment, it’s not certain they wouldn’t pass.”

“If that’s the case, then we shall drink another day.” Chao Zi Zai, seeing that Cao Zhen seemed to really have something to do and his master had called for him, did not insist further and quickly turned to enter his master’s room.

As soon as he entered the room, before he could speak, Deng Qixing preemptively said, “Zi Zai, go and prepare the incense burner, wine, incense…

and other offerings later on.”

“Master, why are we preparing these things?” Chao Zi Zai frowned.

Today didn’t seem to be a day for offerings, did it?

Deng Qixing waved his hand in the air, closing the door behind them, and then said, “I’m asking you to prepare those things not to keep them, but for you and Cao Zhen to use for your sworn brotherhood ceremony.”

A look of surprise crossed Chao Zi Zai’s face.

“Me and Cao Zhen becoming sworn brothers?

Master, why do you suddenly bring this up?

Could it be that this was what you were discussing earlier in the room?”

“That’s right.” Deng Qixing lifted his hand and pointed to a chair in the room, signaling Chao Zi Zai to sit down before he spoke in a deep voice, “Zi Zai, to be honest, the crying and howling I did earlier was all deliberate.

The purpose was to get you to bring Cao Zhen over to discuss the matter of becoming sworn brothers.”

Chao Zi Zai then realized that he had been fooled by his master, but there was not a trace of dissatisfaction on his face.

Instead, he said, “Master, with my relationship with Old Cao, whether we become sworn brothers or not makes no difference.

Even if we are not sworn brothers, if he encounters any trouble, I will not hesitate to help him.

Likewise, I believe that if I’m in trouble, Old Cao will also help me without reservation.”

“It’s not the same…” Deng Qixing let out a long sigh and said, “I don’t have much time left…”

“What!

Master, you…” Chao Zi Zai suddenly stood up in shock.

“Why the rush?

Everyone has to die once!” Deng Qixing waved his hand to stop Chao Zi Zai from interrupting him and continued, “I’m useless and unable to leave anything behind for Seven Star Peak, except for one Wind Fire Dragon Pearl.

Although it is precious, what can you do with it?

You are all my disciples; I know you well.

Even if you get the Wind Fire Dragon Pearl, you would probably not trade it for other resources.

Instead, you would keep it, as the treasure safeguarding our Seven Star Peak.

Keeping it is useless!

The finest of treasures are dead objects if not used, worth nothing at all!

So, I thought about maximizing its value.

At first, I considered gambling on it, hoping to attract Yi Sheng to join Seven Star Peak, so I could rest easy.

But Yi Sheng unexpectedly joined Four Treasures Peak.

Yi Sheng didn’t come, and the Wind Fire Dragon Pearl got exposed.

Although it’s true that our Hundred Peaks Sect is generally united and the peaks don’t fight each other over treasures,

nobody knows if there might be accidents, or if anyone has been possessed by demonic beasts.

Therefore, the Wind Fire Dragon Pearl can no longer stay with us.

I’ve considered trading it for some resources, but even if turned into resources, after I’m gone, I fear it won’t be long before you can’t improve much.

And besides, resources will eventually run out one day.”

Chao Zi Zai hung his head in shame; he knew his master was being euphemistic for the sake of his pride.

What his master meant by “not much improvement with resources in a short time” was that with his and his fellow disciples’ talent, even with resources, they wouldn’t improve much with more time and would simply squander the master’s legacy.

He hated himself for his uselessness; if only he had been a bit more brilliant, his master wouldn’t have to worry so much.

Deng Qixing continued, “Later, I still thought of Yi Sheng.

Although he joined Four Treasures Peak, don’t forget he has a True Yang body!

In our Hundred Peaks Sect, that’s considered a peerless genius!

The sect will not neglect him.

She is destined to grow and become a pillar of our Hundred Peaks Sect in the future.

With her True Yang body, it was predetermined that merely by her presence, Four Treasures Peak would rise and prosper for a very long time.

“As your master, I know you have a good relationship with Cao Zhen, the Peak Master of Four Treasures Peak, and since you are also my Senior Disciple at Seven Star Peak, after I’m gone, Seven Star Peak will be in your hands to lead.”

Therefore, using the Wind Fire Flood Dragon Pearl as a bargaining chip, I made Cao Zhen agree to become sworn brothers with you.

With this relationship in place, as long as Four Treasures Peak thrives, Seven Star Peak won’t fare too badly either.

The result was better than I had anticipated.

Four Treasures Peak was stronger than I imagined, and moreover, Cao Zhen even mentioned a long-term business deal.

Resources will gradually be depleted, but business is different, it can last for a long time.”

As Deng Qixing spoke, he paused for a moment, then recounted everything that had happened in the room to Chao Zi Zai and took out the paper inscribed with Pure Yang Utmost True Solution, handing it to Chao Zi Zai and commanding, “Take note of it.”

“Yes!” Chao Zi Zai immediately focused his mind, looking intently at the white paper before him.

Gradually, the incense in the room had mostly burned away, and Chao Zi Zai closed the paper, looking up at Deng Qixing whose face clearly showed signs of aging, and said, “Master, I have fully memorized it.”

“Very good.” Deng Qixing took the paper and suddenly a flame burst forth from his hand, igniting the paper.

Within moments, the paper containing the Pure Yang Utmost Real Solution had burned to ashes.

Cao Zhen quickly returned to Four Treasures Peak on the Immortal Cloud Carriage.

Upon his return, he felt that something was amiss.

He had just taken another disciple, but upon coming back, he saw even fewer people than usual, encountering only his Senior Disciple, Ling Xi.

Cao Zhen, full of curiosity, inquired, “Where are they?”

Ling Xi replied respectfully, “Master, they have gone to cultivate.”

“Cultivate?” Cao Zhen showed a gratified smile like that of a father proud of his children’s achievements, “The children have finally come to their senses and know to diligently cultivate.

And they’re all doing so together, even Little Bei Yan has gone to cultivate.”

“Master, Little Bei Yan was dragged off to cultivate by the third junior brother,” Ling Xi honestly answered, “The third junior brother said something about the protagonist soon descending the mountain, marking the beginning of the protagonist’s rise.

At this time, those around the protagonist must enhance their strength to protect themselves, so he dragged Little Bei Yan off to cultivate.

He also told me to wait here for you, Master, so that you too can properly cultivate once you return.”

“What?

Descend the mountain?

Descend what mountain?” Cao Zhen felt an uneasy premonition, “When did I allow him to go down the mountain?

Without the Six Divine Armors, he’s not stepping out the door!”

Ling Xi answered truthfully, “The people from the assessment team came earlier, and then the third junior brother took part in the assessment and passed it.

He will descend the mountain when the appointed day arrives.”

“Assessment?

Who allowed him to undergo the assessment!” Cao Zhen raised his voice a notch, he had hurried back without even stopping for a drink just to tell his disciples not to participate in the assessment and not to rush down the mountain; to lie low and develop first, but it seemed he was too late.

“Thump…”

Upon hearing the sternness in his master’s voice, Ling Xi immediately dropped to his knees and, burying his head, cried out, “Master, your disciple is at fault…”