Chapter 41

Wei Zhixing really wanted to rush forward and use his hand to cover Xu Sa's troublemaking mouth! If it were any other day, he could have let Xu Sa's arrogant and reckless words slide! He could still support him!

But now? The Punishment Elder was sitting there! Every time this old man appeared, it usually meant that there would be more bloodshed and more lives lost within and outside the sect!

If Xu Sa hadn't revealed these matters, everyone could still say a few good words for him... But now, Xu Sa didn't even wait for others to interrogate him and confessed everything!

Especially, Xu Sa even revealed the matter of the Enforcement Hall torturing Zheng Shiyi!

If the Punishment Elder dealt with the Enforcement Hall because of this, the people of the Enforcement Hall would be utterly destroyed here.

Seeing the Punishment Elder still had his eyes closed, maintaining a calm expression, Wei Zhixing couldn't help but secretly speculate whether the Punishment Elder was still in meditation and hadn't heard those words. The best course of action now... was to send Zheng Shiyi away before the Punishment Ancestor intervened.

Wei Zhixing quickly walked to Zheng Shiyi and, lowering his voice, said in a conciliatory tone, "Let's just let this matter pass, shall we? I'm willing to take you as my disciple to make up for the harm you've suffered."

Being taken as a disciple by an elder meant... a very high possibility of becoming an inner sect disciple! Enjoying higher benefits! Many people wanted to curry favor with the elders to become their disciples, but they never had the chance.

Wei Zhixing didn't believe this guy could resist the temptation of becoming an inner sect disciple!

Xu Sa, with his arms crossed, was still extremely excited. Hearing that Elder Wei wanted to take Zheng Shiyi as a disciple, his face immediately turned dark. Just as he was about to protest, he saw Wei Zhixing staring at him with a vicious look, "You, behave yourself!"

Xu Sa could only close his mouth in frustration, staring at Zheng Shiyi with even more vicious eyes, thinking to himself, "I don't understand why Uncle Grandfather wants to take you as a disciple."

"But even if you agree, I'll still deal with you the way I want to!"

Due to the pain, Zheng Shiyi was grimacing and gasping, "I'm sorry... I'm not interested. If I become your disciple, won't I be bullied by Xu Sa every day?"

"Also, with your character, you don't have the qualifications to be my master."

Everyone looked at Zheng Shiyi with a greedy expression.

Many people had tried their best to beg Elder Wei to take them as disciples, but Elder Wei had always refused.

This kid had such a good opportunity, he should have accepted it without hesitation! If Wei Zhixing took a disciple, it would be a real disciple! He wouldn't abuse them! Otherwise, the reputation of abusing disciples would be very bad.

Some people had guessed that Zheng Shiyi might refuse, given the recent hostility, but those who guessed he would refuse were still stunned. The reason for his refusal was... that Wei Zhixing didn't have the qualifications to be his master!

Xu Sa rushed to Zheng Shiyi, pointing at him angrily, "You ungrateful dog, my Uncle Grandfather taking you as a disciple is your honor, a blessing you've earned in eight lifetimes!"

"You can refuse, but you dare to speak about him like that? Do you know who he is?"

Zheng Shiyi raised his eyebrows and said with a mocking tone, "He's just like you, a despicable person."

"What?" Wei Zhixing was so angry that his beard was trembling.

This kid not only refused to be his disciple but also insulted his character! No one had ever dared to say such things!

Indeed, those who had said such things were long dead!

Wei Zhixing took a step forward, staring at Zheng Shiyi with cold eyes, and said threateningly, "Kid, you dare to speak to me like that!"

"For that alone, I could kill you dozens of times!"

"Don't think that just because the Punishment Ancestor is here, I won't dare to deal with you! I'm in charge of the Three Passes Hall. Even if I kill you, at most, I'll lose my position as an elder!"

"You're still young, you've just entered the martial path for a few years! If you really want to continue this, I'll play along with you!"

Wei Zhixing waved his hand, and an invisible pressure that made it hard to breathe spread from his body, enveloping Zheng Shiyi.

Seeing this, everyone knew that the elder of the Three Passes Hall was really going to take action!

Xu Sa was delighted, "What can you do after passing the three passes? This is my Uncle Grandfather's territory. He can do whatever he wants! You're dead!"

Zheng Shiyi looked at Elder Wei without being intimidated.

If he feared threats, he would have died at the hands of Huang He and others long ago!

If he feared threats, he would have obediently handed over his head to Xu Sa and not fought back!

If he feared threats, he wouldn't have resisted when he was thrown into the prison and been tortured and beaten!

If he feared threats, he wouldn't have dared to challenge the "Three Passes"!

Now, a single threat from the other side would make him retreat? Then all the humiliation he had endured and the efforts he had made would be in vain! What would be the point of challenging the "Three Passes"?

The Punishment Elder opened his eyes, his deep gaze sweeping over Zheng Shiyi and the others, and slowly walked over.

"The Punishment Ancestor is here, the Punishment Ancestor is here!"

The cold wind that swept past made everyone realize, and they couldn't help but exclaim as the Punishment Ancestor passed by.

"How did he come so quickly?" Wei Zhixing sighed inwardly, sensing the situation was not good.

The Punishment Ancestor was someone even the sect leader would give some face to. If he intervened, the outcome would be unchangeable even by the sect leader.

Wei Zhixing quickly retracted his powerful aura and warned Zheng Shiyi in a low voice, "I'll give you one more chance. If you stop now, I'll ensure you become an inner sect disciple!"

"An inner sect disciple?"

The people around were completely shocked by the conditions Elder Wei offered.

Becoming an inner sect disciple meant enjoying a very high status within the sect and various benefits provided by the sect.

Regularly receiving a certain amount of spirit pills, soul stones, access to the second and third floors of the Martial Arts Pavilion to select more cultivation techniques and martial skills, and participating in the sect's training programs, etc.

These were things outer sect disciples couldn't enjoy!

Why did outer sect disciples work so hard to cultivate? To become inner sect disciples! Unfortunately, the number of inner sect disciples admitted each year was limited.

Unless one's strength was extremely powerful, there was no chance to enter the inner sect.

Elder Wei actually said that if Zheng Shiyi stopped now, he would be guaranteed entry into the inner sect!

If Elder Wei had said this to them, they would have accepted it without hesitation.

More people looked at Zheng Shiyi as if he were a strange object, "You refused before, but if you refuse now, you must be a fool!"

"That's becoming an inner sect disciple!"

Xu Sa's face was extremely ugly. He clearly felt that Wei Zhixing was about to kill Zheng Shiyi! But suddenly, his attitude changed! Could it be because of the approaching Punishment Ancestor?

How could that be! Elder Wei and the Punishment Elder were both elders. How could the Punishment Elder not support him because of his elder status?

Why was Elder Wei so afraid?

Zheng Shiyi was full of disbelief and disdain, and said calmly, "With your character, do you think I would believe what you say?"

"If I agree now, I don't know what you'll do to me afterward."

"Also... I firmly believe that with my strength and persistent efforts, becoming an inner sect disciple is just a matter of time."

"I've passed the three passes, how can I give up just because you offer to guarantee my entry into the inner sect? Wouldn't my previous efforts be in vain?"

Elder Wei's face turned cold, and he waved his hand, "You're choosing to drink the bitter wine!"

"Since things have come to this, I'll be straightforward with you."

"Even if you can clear your name."

"After today, you won't be able to stay in the sect peacefully. If you make even a small mistake, as an elder of the Three Passes Hall, I'll immediately expel you from the sect!"

"The sect's rules state that sect members cannot kill each other. Once you're no longer a sect member, anyone can kill you!"

"The price of a moment's satisfaction is your entire life. Think carefully!"

Zheng Shiyi smirked and laughed, "Life is meaningless if one cannot settle scores and seek revenge."

"Besides... I've passed the three passes. You should consider your own safety! Expel me from the sect? I don't think anyone will dare! According to the rules, if such a situation arises and it's not an order from the sect leader, I can challenge the three passes again to clear my name!"

Xu Sa rolled his eyes and sneered, "So you want to punish me severely?"

"Really funny, the Three Passes Hall has a rule that if one passes the three passes, their grievances can be cleared."

"But you, the fool, don't forget that my Uncle Grandfather is in charge of the Three Passes Hall, and everything here is up to him! How many times do I have to tell you before you learn?"

"Kid, your foolishness has angered me. If I don't beat you into a pulp today, I'm not Xu Sa!"

His Uncle Grandfather had been accommodating, but this kid not only didn't retreat but also became more aggressive, seeking trouble with him, Xu Sa!

He must be tired of living!

Xu Sa, in a rage, raised his hand.

Elder Wei pulled his hand down and, seeing his confusion, turned his gaze to Zheng Shiyi and said coldly, "What a way to settle scores."

"Kid, if you insist on doing this, I can clearly tell you."

"If my grandson is tortured, I'll torture you ten times, a hundred times worse!"

"You won't be able to get out of bed! Every time our people see you, they'll beat you until you're crippled, making you a complete waste, unable to even commit suicide, just lying on the bed!"

"I mean what I say!"

Elder Wei looked at Zheng Shiyi with a cold, murderous gaze.

Martial artists strive for higher realms of martial arts. If one can't even get out of bed, they become a complete waste.

For those who have become sect disciples, their desire for martial arts is very strong. Turning them into people who can't cultivate martial arts is a thousand, ten thousand times worse than killing them.

This was Wei Zhixing's last threat... the intense killing aura on his body also intensified, supporting his harsh threats.

PS: The Punishment Ancestor is here... the three passes are passed... the climax is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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