Chapter 405 The Most Terrifying Punishment, Zhang Bairen’s Disappearance
Looking at Zhi Ze jumping around in front of him, Chen Changsheng waved his hand and said, “Enough.”
“Stop, take a break. I want to ask you something serious.”
Upon hearing this, Zhi Ze halted his movements and looked at Chen Changsheng with vigilance.
“What do you want?”
“First, stop. I came out to have fun, not to accompany you on serious matters.”
“Cooperating with your plan is a favor for helping me gather people’s affection.”
“If you want me to do other things, that’s not happening.”
“If I have to rely on you for serious matters, this world is doomed.”
“I ask you, have you smelled Zhang Bairen’s scent?”
Seeing that Chen Changsheng didn’t want him to do serious matters, Zhi Ze relaxed his vigilance.
“No.”
“No?”
Receiving this answer, Chen Changsheng looked at Zhi Ze with a puzzled expression.
“Your nose can distinguish even the scent of the Void, and now you tell me you can’t smell Zhang Bairen? You must be joking.”
“I’m not joking. Ever since Zhang Bairen ascended, I haven’t smelled his scent at all.”
“Logically speaking, having existed in this world for so long and done so many significant things, he should leave some traces behind.”
“But the fact is, I haven’t smelled anything at all.”
After hearing Zhi Ze’s answer, Chen Changsheng smiled widely and said, “I wasn’t sure earlier, but now I’m certain.”
“People leave names, and wild geese leave sounds; with traces handled so cleanly, it’s hard not to think it’s deliberate.”
“You just stay in the academy. I’ll go out for a few days.”
As he said that, Chen Changsheng turned to leave.
“Wait!”
Before Chen Changsheng could lift his foot, Zhi Ze stopped him.
“Is there anything else?”
“It’s just that there’s such a huge commotion now. Aren’t you going to teach those three little cubs a lesson?”
“I’m not sure I can find Zhang Bairen; after all, his methods are extraordinary.”
“But those three little cubs won’t escape my notice. Do you want me to lead the way?”
Looking at Zhi Ze’s mischievous grin, Chen Changsheng glanced at him and said, “Let them be. Those three kids are scared silly.”
“After making a self-harming move, they hid away. This clearly shows they’re afraid of me.”
“They’ve been living in fear for so many years; that feeling is truly painful.”
“Moreover, the scholarly talents have taken the blame, so you should not go looking for them, and definitely should not reveal your identity.”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s “gentle” words, Zhi Ze sized him up and sneered.
“Speak like a human!”
“Let them remain in fear a bit longer. I want to scare the excrement out of them.”
“Causing such a big mess, you think a lesson will let them off easy?”
“They haven’t seen my true face; everything they know about me is hearsay.”
“I want them to doubt my identity without any concrete evidence to confirm it.”
“Punishment is often not the most painful; the process of waiting for punishment is what truly hurts.”
“As long as I stay one more day in Mountain River Academy, they will live in anxious fear for another day.”
“Don’t you think this kind of punishment is more interesting than just hitting them directly?”
After hearing this, Zhi Ze grinned wickedly.
“When it comes to being wicked, you, Chen Changsheng, are indeed skilled.”
“Alright, I’ll accompany you in this grand performance.”
“Those three little bastards are such a headache.”
Chen Changsheng and Zhi Ze discussed the details and then left together.
…
In the male dormitory.
Feiyun, with a beaming smile, walked in, followed by the gloomy Xu Hu.
At this moment, Chen Changsheng was leisurely savoring tea, while Ye Yongxian was meditating.
“Pres…”
“Don’t call me ‘senior.’ I’m in the prime of my youth; don’t refer to me as old.”
“If you want, just call me ‘young master.’”
Before Feiyun could finish his sentence, Chen Changsheng interrupted him.
Upon hearing this, Feiyun immediately smiled, “No problem, young master.”
“May I ask if the young master needs a foot soak? Not to boast, but the water I prepare is at just the right temperature.”
Seeing Feiyun’s eager face, Chen Changsheng glanced at him and replied flatly, “The Tiancan clan really knows how to gauge the situation. Just stay there; it’s not your turn yet.”
“Alright!”
Feiyun cheerfully answered and obediently stood to the side.
“Why the long face? Did your father d*e, or did your mother d*e?”
“Even if both your parents are dead, you don’t have to keep sulking like this.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Xu Hu slightly lowered his head and said, “Young master, do we still have a chance to see the scenery of this world?”
“Why wouldn’t you have a chance? You just have some foundational issues. You’re not dead.”
“As long as you’re alive, anything is possible.”
“But I can never reach the Immortal Sovereign Realm!”
As soon as these words were spoken, an impatient expression flashed across Chen Changsheng’s face.
“I see you as a three hundred-pound longevity peach, a useless thing!”
“So what if you can’t reach the Immortal Sovereign Realm? Does everyone in this world have to reach that level?”
“If, according to your reasoning, those below the Immortal Sovereign Realm should all d*e?”
“It’s okay for young people to be a bit lacking in ability because you will grow. But you must not lack courage.”
“Right now, the thought you should have is, ‘So what if I can’t reach the Immortal Sovereign Realm, I can still defeat all enemies!’”
“Don’t sulk like you’ve lost your parents.”
“Also, don’t forget, you come from The World’s No. 1 Spring.”
“You should know the history of this sect well. You are a descendant of the Tiger Cavalry, and tiger bl**d flows in your veins.”
“Behaving this way is simply embarrassing your ancestors.”
“In this regard, even little Peacock is better than you.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Hu pursed his lips and said, “How did Huafeng do it?”
“When I returned to the dormitory, I met her, and she asked me a question.”
“What question?”
“She asked if someone below the Immortal Sovereign Realm can defeat those at that level.”
“I answered that it’s possible but very difficult to achieve.”
“After hearing my answer, she said nothing and just left.”
“If I’m not mistaken, she’s probably considering how to walk this difficult road.”
“Unlike you, she’s not afraid of the challenges ahead nor does she show that deathly expression in front of me.”
After hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Xu Hu took a deep breath, his gaze becoming resolute.
“Young master, I understand.”
“Don’t worry; I won’t be any worse than Huafeng.”
Seeing Xu Hu regain his spirits, Chen Changsheng nodded and said, “Now you’re sounding better.”
“By the way, I should let you know that I’ll be going out for a few days. You should prepare during this time.”
