My Master Knows It All

215: Chapter 131 Hundred Peaks Convergence Law_3 215: Chapter 131 Hundred Peaks Convergence Law_3 Cao Zhen thought about it but still didn’t speak the truth.

Everyone in the Hundred Peaks Sect knew he was close to Elder Copper Plate.

If Elder Copper Plate were to press for Four Treasures Peak to keep its ranking unchanged, then everyone would suspect something was amiss, and how would he make money?

Moreover, if Elder Copper Plate knew that he didn’t want to change Four Treasures Peak’s ranking, he would surely say that Cao Zhen didn’t care about the glory of Four Treasures Peak.

So, Cao Zhen decided it was simpler to deceive Elder Copper Plate as well.

“Fifty-five?

Good, good, that’s already very high!” Elder Copper Plate said cheerfully upon hearing the news, his face full of relief as he looked at Cao Zhen, seemingly lost in reminiscence, “Do you know?

When your master was alive, he once got drunk and told me that he hoped one day Four Treasures Peak could break into the top ninety.

That way, he could rest in peace.

Now, in such a short time, under your leadership, Four Treasures Peak is pushing for the top fifty peaks.

Don’t feel pressured.

Even if we don’t make it into the top fifty this time, I believe that by the next re-ranking of Hundred Peaks, Four Treasures Peak will certainly break into the Upper Fifty Peaks under your leadership.

You haven’t let your master down!

You haven’t let the ancestors of the Hundred Peaks Sect down!” Elder Copper Plate said, and he even reached up to wipe away a tear.

For a moment, Cao Zhen didn’t know what to say.

Suddenly, a voice came from outside.

“Old classmate, I’ve come to see you.”

The voice was alarmingly familiar.

A look of joy instantly spread across Cao Zhen’s face.

It was Chen Shizhi coming to see him—his old classmate had never forgotten him.

Seeing that someone had come to see Cao Zhen, Elder Copper Plate whispered, “Alright, my child, I won’t disturb you any longer.

I should go back and think about who to send to the gambling house to place bets.

With our relationship, if I go and bet directly, others will know, and there won’t be much money to be made.

After the grand competition of Hundred Peaks, Four Treasures Peak’s ranking will rise, and you will surely recruit more disciples, which will require more resources.

I, Copper Plate, have no family ties, and keeping money is of no use to me.

I need to prepare for you in advance.”

Cao Zhen gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Elder Copper Plate, I really didn’t mean to deceive you.

I can only ensure Four Treasures Peak’s survival in the upcoming Qiankun small epoch by earning more money and refining enough pills.

All of this is for the good of Four Treasures Peak.

After the grand competition of Hundred Peaks, whatever money you’ve lost, I’ll return tenfold.

He sent Elder Copper Plate to the door and saw Chen Shizhi, who had already entered the courtyard, carrying two boxes of gifts in his hands.

“Old Chen, what is this…” Cao Zhen hurriedly met him, reprimanding, “I’m already happy that you came to see me, why did you bring gifts?

You Rong, what are you standing there for?

Didn’t you see the guest has arrived?

Hurry and make tea, and remember, the best tea!”

He sounded reproachful, yet his heart was warm.

Chen Shizhi, only a scholar, what money could he have?

And yet, he’d brought gifts.

That was the camaraderie between classmates.

“Old Cao, there’s no need for such formalities between us classmates,” Chen Shizhi said, looking at Cao Zhen’s enthusiastic manner and sneering inwardly.

This eager hospitality was surely to show off: boasting about how well you’re doing now, flaunting the rise of Four Treasures Peak.

If it weren’t for the purpose of gathering information today, you think I’d come to your run-down Four Treasures Peak!

If you want to put on an act, then I’ll let you act for a while and see what you’re pretending to be.

The two entered the room, and despite feeling reluctant, Yan Yourong still prepared the top-quality tea sent by Vermilion Bird Peak and served it.

Originally, Four Treasures Peak had no good tea; this was given by Tu Zhuque when Yi Sheng left Vermilion Bird Peak.

After all, with Cao Zhen and Li Ke’s relationship as it was, it would be improper for Cao Zhen’s disciple to leave Vermilion Bird Peak without any acknowledgment, so Tu Zhuque sent some tea as a gesture.

Chen Shizhi picked up the cup and upon seeing the tea, he smirked inwardly.

As expected, Cao Zhen was eager to show off to him.

Although he was a teacher at the Taoist Institution, he was very familiar with the affairs of each peak within the Hundred Peaks Sect.

The tea was generally green, but the very top layer was tinged with a fiery red hue—only Vermilion Bird Peak had such tea leaves.

Cao Zhen was showing off, reminding him of the close relationship they had with Vermilion Bird Peak, hinting that Immortal Li Ke would be his future partner.

Let him show off now.

He didn’t believe that Cao Zhen would truly become Immortal Li Ke’s partner in the future.

Li Ke was currently deceived by Cao Zhen, but could Cao Zhen deceive her for a lifetime?

Cao Zhen, the manipulator, would eventually reveal his true colors!

Chen Shizhi decided to keep playing along with Cao Zhen.

After taking a sip of the tea, he exclaimed, “What wonderful tea.”

“Old Chen, do you like it?” Cao Zhen turned to Yan Yourong and said, “Go later and pack some of this tea for my old classmate.”

While speaking, he was wary Chen Shizhi might decline out of politeness, so without waiting for Chen Shizhi to refuse, Cao Zhen said, “I don’t know much about tea, it’s wasted on me.

Since you like it, Old Chen, take some more when you go back.”

“Well, thank you then, Old classmate,” Chen Shizhi thought with a sneer.

That wasn’t enough to show off in Four Treasures Peak, now you want me to bring the tea back, so every time I make it, I’m reminded of your relationship with Vermilion Bird Peak; you wish to boast even when you’re not around!