Chapter 0008: The Master's Command

Non-Zi, we certainly have grievances, but there are right and wrong ways to harbor such feelings. Did you not mention a person in the village who, in a moment of impulse, killed another person's wife and children? The one who killed the Second Master was Li Hua, not the original intention of the Lake and Sea Sect; otherwise, we would have all been killed in the valley at that time. It is wrong to let one person's actions, like those of Li Hua, incite hatred against the entire Lake and Sea Sect. You also said that your current senior sister is quite easy to get along with; can we not assume that other members of the Lake and Sea Sect are different?

Indeed, on a day with nothing to do, the vicious dog has not returned.

Master, I do not know if this is the right thing to do. However, I feel that we are now disciples of the Lake and Sea Sect, and even if we are cautious, we cannot be too..." Heng Yi did not continue, fearing that he might hurt Da Yuan's feelings. He was no longer as ignorant as he used to be; although there were still many things he did not understand, he had come to realize that certain words could be hurtful, and he understood that his master had always been very concerned about his own image.

The Great Yuan silently shed tears for a while, and after much effort to compose himself, he patted Heng Yi on the shoulder and advised, "In fact, Master trusts you. You are meticulous in your work and often more considerate than Master himself. Heng Yi, take good care of yourself, but when the opportunity arises to shine, do not miss it. Do not fear blinding the eyes of those from the Lake and Sea Sect! When the opportunity comes, you must step forward, do you remember? When you step forward, others will not dare to bully your junior brothers and sisters!" Heng Yi, take good care of yourself, but when the opportunity arises to shine, do not miss it. Do not fear blinding the eyes of those from the Lake and Sea Sect! When the opportunity comes, you must step forward, do you remember? When you step forward, others will not dare to bully your junior brothers and sisters!

Master, I promise you that from now on, I will think more and think again before acting! Heng Yi knelt down and clasped his fists, making a solemn vow.

"Wait! You little beggar leader, don't think you're impressive just because you've practiced for a couple of days. How dare you lay a hand on me! Just wait and see, I'll find someone to teach you a lesson—" The vicious dog got up and ran away, shouting all the way. "The little brats from the Sanyuan Sect are rebelling, rebelling!"

"You little brat! Don't get too cocky, this matter is not over!" The leading senior brother left in anger, leading the group away. The cowardly dog, fearing the consequences, hurriedly followed suit, shouting threats as he ran, "Wait for it, beggar chief! You hit us, and Senior Brother Chen Shao will never let you off the hook!"

The few individuals summoned by the vicious dog cast disdainful glances at him, completely disregarding Hengyi. The vicious dog was of mediocre talent and excessively lazy, possessing only the ability to command a modicum of respect. In terms of strength, he was merely a disciple of the Lake and Sea Sect with three to five years of experience, making it trivial to deal with the vicious dog. "So, the little brat from the San Yuan Sect is feeling rebellious, huh? Do you think the Lake and Sea Sect is just any place? Our senior brother Li Hua could easily kill your pathetic deputy sect leader. You little bastard still want to stir up trouble in the Lake and Sea Immortal Mountain? Kneel down and admit your mistake, and the vicious junior brother might spare you; otherwise—I'll break your legs!"

Just as a kick was about to land, the vicious dog found its leg caught by Hengyi, who had swiftly stepped in front. The vicious dog never expected that these beggar-like individuals, whom he insulted daily, would dare to resist. Angrily trying to retract his leg, he found it impossible to do so. In his fury, he raised one leg and stood there, swinging his fists in an effort to strike, all the while cursing, "You filthy beggar! You dare to fight back? If I get angry, I can easily use my magic to send all of you flying... Let go, let go! If you don't let go, I'll take your life!"

Master, I have heard that Chen Shao is very formidable. What should I do

The primary material for the creation of talismans by the Lake and Sea School is wood. The wood is melted into a pulp, and with the addition of other substances, it transforms into layers of paper that are very difficult to tear apart, impervious even to ordinary weapons lacking magical power. The trees on the immortal mountain grow particularly quickly; a felled tree can reach a height of two men and a thickness of two arms in just seven days.

The dark clouds in Wang Feizi's heart dissipated, and a smile appeared on her face as she repeatedly nodded and said, "Senior Brother, I understand now. Li Hua will definitely remember this. In the future, we must take our revenge!"

Alright! The junior disciple, without a second thought, shouldered the wooden log and walked away, while the junior disciple who was feeling unwell hurriedly plunged into the forest with a collection knife in hand, still shouting, "Senior brother, next time I won't push myself; if I'm not feeling well, I'll tell you early on."

Heng Yi was taken aback, never expecting that his master would have such bold and wild ideas... Nevertheless, he felt that his master's way of seeking revenge was reasonable, and he quickly clasped his fists and said, "Disciple will certainly do my utmost!"

Yes, the disciple also estimated it this way at that time, feeling that the opportunity was rare and took action. Hengyi believes that as long as Chen Zizai, whom he encountered that day, does not speak, Li Hua will become the mysteriously missing person

Master, they from the Lake and Sea Sect are definitely helping their disciples bully us

Wang Feizi carefully recounted the events. It turned out that during the day, a female elder from the Lake and Sea Sect inadvertently encountered Wang Feizi and noticed that she had some foundational aura of cultivation. After inquiring about her duration of practice, the elder was quite surprised and invited her to become a disciple. At that moment, Wang Feizi did not agree, but the elder was not displeased and asked her to consider it for a day, requesting a response by dawn.

This is a good thing. Heng Yi is very happy for Wang Feizi. Among these senior brothers, those with decent talents should not be overlooked, especially Wang Feizi, who is truly wasting time as a servant.

Then, the person with the * picture * book instinctively took three steps back, cursing resentfully, "The wretched bones are indeed tough! If he comes at me, I will beat him to death!"

Heng Yi, accompanied by a group of junior disciples, drank some porridge, shouldered an axe, and took a gathering knife into the forest

The daily task of cutting down trees is an inevitable duty

Heng Yi smiled as he stroked Wang Feizi's hair, suddenly feeling that she was more like a child than he was. When he first arrived in the valley, Wang Feizi could do everything; she didn't need anyone to teach her anything except for cultivation, and she did it better and faster than others. She also understood many things about the outside world. At that time, Heng Yi always felt that she was like an older sister and often asked her about matters from the outside.

The true energy in the fist immediately dissipated, and the arm instead felt as if it were about to break from the intense pain of the impact

Shouldn't it be? Da Yuan did not expect Heng Yi to ask such a strange question

The Great Yuan exerted great effort to hold back, yet tears could not be stopped from flowing, frequently wiping them away, glancing around in all directions, fearing being seen by others

The tears in Dayuan's eyes shimmered, and his expression was one of excitement as he nodded repeatedly. "Well done, well done... Hengyi, you have lived up to your second master! Master intended to instruct you yesterday to take the opportunity to kill him, but was afraid that you might not be his match and would die in vain. This is wonderful... you did beautifully! Li Hua is afraid that others will find out about his bribery, and no one knows about our matters; no one can suspect us!"

At dawn, the fierce dog senior brother urged them to get up with a string of curses

While transporting the wood, a junior disciple of Hengyi slipped and a thick log rolled down the slope

Master, I believe that the revenge for the Second Master has been avenged. The act of killing the Second Master was not an order from the Lake and Sea Sect, but rather a personal mistake of Li Hua. I truly do not think we should harbor hatred towards the entire Lake and Sea Sect. I remember you have always said that one should distinguish between gratitude and resentment, addressing the matter rather than the person, and you have often reprimanded the Second Master and the Third Master for this...

Heng Yi observed it with his eyes and felt the pain in his heart. Da Yuan had always been filled with ambition and was very mindful of his image as a teacher. In the past, he never let anyone see him cry, nor did he ever show signs of frustration or dejection. Yet now, he is unable to restrain himself, which speaks volumes about the suffering he endures internally. In recent days, he has not dared to reveal his true emotions to those around him, constantly suppressing them with no outlet for release

Heng Yi, accompanied by his physically strong junior disciples, was responsible for chopping wood. Among them, several had cultivated true energy, possessing great strength and endurance, allowing them to cut enough wood for a day's supply in just a few hours. They also assisted in gathering medicinal herbs and then cleaned up the area they were responsible for.

Everyone should live well, and the hatred towards the extermination of the sect should be considered the same. It is certainly not right to kill all the members of the Lake and Sea Sect. Heng Yi still insists on his viewpoint, while Da Yuan wishes he could slap himself seventeen or eighteen times. After all, it was he who pretended to be a sage and taught Heng Yi to be this way. What is there to argue about now? However, upon careful reflection, he also finds this reasoning valid, and thus calms his emotions a bit, nodding in agreement. "Alright, then Master will transform the Lake and Sea Sect into the San Yuan Sect in the future!"

The vicious dog swung his fists with all his might but could not reach him. Heng Yi watched him flail about without any expression. Suddenly, he let go and gave a light push, causing the vicious dog to stumble backward and sit down on the ground. "Y-You—" The vicious dog stood up, still wanting to make a move, but when he saw Heng Yi stomp his foot, a stone on the ground was instantly shattered into pieces, which immediately frightened him into not daring to approach. He was originally the least qualified in the squad for such tasks, with no hope of breaking through to the Human Sovereign realm, and lacking diligence and initiative. He could only wait to go home soon, so how could he possess any real ability?

The vicious dog barked loudly, summoning eight familiar disciples from the Lake and Sea faction. Upon seeing a group of people still busy with their own tasks, it angrily pushed over a person who was moving wood, kicking the wood down the slope. It shouted at Hengyi, "Beggar leader, get out here!"

"Master, we still consider ourselves to be disciples of the San Yuan Sect! Moreover, the deputy sect leader was killed by someone from the Hu Hai Sect, and we all harbor resentment towards them. We are just aware that we cannot defeat them, which is why we are staying put. If we agree to this, it would truly feel like we have become disciples of the Hu Hai Sect..." Wang Feizi expressed his inner hesitation, eagerly waiting for Hengyi to provide some guidance.

The vicious dog jumped beside him and kicked him down to the ground. "You beggars of the San Yuan Sect! The Hu Hai Sect kindly took you in, yet you do not express your gratitude and work harder! Just watch how I deal with you—" As he spoke, he kicked the thirteen-year-old boy in the face again. The child, being of ordinary physique, was already so frightened that he could not utter a word, and being inherently dull-witted, did not even understand how to plead for mercy.

Eight people rushed forward all at once, and seeing this, the fierce dog also gained courage and followed suit, intending to kick and hit a few times to vent its anger

These days, work has been completed early, leaving the fierce dog with plenty of leisure time. He should have been pleased to have such a capable group of junior disciples, yet he feels a sense of dislike towards Hengyi and his group, as he himself is a person filled with grievances and complaints

Heng Yi remained motionless, slightly tilting his head, causing the kick to miss. He stepped forward twice, and the leg of the attacker was pinned by his shoulder, forcing the attacker to tiptoe and jump twice before stabilizing his stance, nearly falling over. "Do you dare to fight back?" the man angrily spun around, channeling his true energy into his fist, swinging it horizontally towards Heng Yi's left cheek.

A junior disciple accidentally rolled a piece of wood, and the malicious senior brother rushed in to hit him without asking for the details. I stepped in to help block the attack, so I ask all senior brothers to see the truth of the matter. Heng Yi's demeanor was neither servile nor arrogant, but in the eyes of those few people, it was no different from arrogance. One of them immediately stepped forward and angrily kicked Heng Yi in the face, saying, "You little brat, still trying to argue..."

The vicious dog was barking as if it were slaughtering a pig, and it felt as though my arm had already been broken.

Heng Yi remained calm in the face of the assault, evading the incoming punches and kicks while simultaneously using his elbows, arms, and knees to strike at the opponent's vulnerable areas. It appeared that he had not retaliated with a single punch or kick, yet after a short while, one by one, the disciples of the Lake and Sea Sect surrounding him were gasping for breath, retreating while rubbing and pressing on the parts of their bodies that were in severe pain

If several senior brothers have nothing else to attend to, I will return to work. Heng Yi said this without any particular emotion, and upon seeing that this group of people no longer dared to act, he turned and left

A group of disciples from the San Yuan sect listened, feeling anxious and uneasy

Heng Yi swiftly took half a step forward, tilted his head, and the inner side of that person's arm collided with his forehead

Yes. Heng Yi did not dare to deceive the Yuan Dynasty, nor was he concerned that his master lacked discretion

A group of lazy pigs! Get up and get to work! If you don't get up soon, you won't be allowed to eat today...

"This is how it should be." Heng Yi replied, continuing to take the logs that his junior brothers had chopped down and gently placing them on the shoulders of the waiting junior brothers

How could Da Yuan not understand Heng Yi's meaning? With a bitter smile, he said, "Heng Yi, your situation is different from that of your master. You are young, and your talent and cultivation will surely be recognized in the future, attracting much attention! Most disciples of the Immortal Sect begin their cultivation at a young age, while at my age, I am only at the third level of the Law Respect stage. In the eyes of those in the Immortal Sect, what does that count for? I have no choice but to deceive others to gain their trust... I know your character; you cannot bear to see your junior brother being excessively bullied. You tend to measure everything with reason, and this is not your fault. It is my fault for being too naive in the past, teaching you these naive ways of being. I was too focused on my own image and only taught you these things... Heng Yi, be careful to protect yourself. You are the only hope for your master, the only hope for the revival of the San Yuan Sect. If anything were to happen to you, I would have no hope left and might truly not be able to go on living... The second brother died a tragic death, and it pains me to see the San Yuan Sect we painstakingly established perish... Heng Yi, be careful to protect yourself. You are the only hope for your master, the only hope for the revival of the San Yuan Sect. If anything were to happen to you, I would have no hope left and might truly not be able to go on living... The second brother died a tragic death, and it pains me to see the San Yuan Sect we painstakingly established perish..."

"Let us get to work first; we have nothing to be ashamed of, and we need not fear even if it comes to the attention of the Grand Elder in charge of rewards and punishments." Heng Yi's words provided them with some reassurance, yet they still felt a sense of unease.

He called Hengyi to a secluded place and, frowning, asked him, "Did you kill Li Hua?"

During dinner, Dayuan arrived

We are all disciples of the Lake and Sea Sect, engaged in menial tasks, yet our status is akin to that of a vicious dog. He looks down upon us, but that does not mean we are unworthy of being respected by others, nor should we be disregarded in terms of rules and principles.

Good! We have taken the first step! Hengyi, believe in the master, one day the master will make the Lake and Sea Sect regret having provoked the San Yuan Sect!" As Dayuan spoke, flames of hatred burned in his eyes, and Hengyi watched in shock for a moment. "Master, do you... do you intend to kill all the members of the Lake and Sea Sect?"

Master, it is all my fault. I don't know why I feel a bit dizzy today. Just now, I was caught off guard and...

Heng Yi speculated that someone like Chen Shao, who has a reputation within the sect, would not seek trouble with the gang of evil dogs, and that such news would not be well received if it were to spread

"Your words are enough! Hengyi, do not act impulsively. A gentleman's revenge is not too late even after ten years. For now, we must be cautious in our actions. I heard that you fought with a few members of the Huhai faction today. If this causes trouble, the Huhai faction will hold you accountable! What hope will Master have for the future?" Dayuan sighed deeply. San Yuan's abilities were limited and would not be of much help in the future. If his grand ambition for revenge were to be realized, Dayuan was very clear: first, he had to rely on himself; second, he had to rely on Hengyi, this exceptionally talented disciple.

"Elder brother, it is acceptable for you to discipline us, your junior disciples, and to scold us. However, the rules of the sect do not state that an elder brother can arbitrarily beat his junior disciples. If a piece of wood falls, we will pick it up; it will not delay today's work."

Heng Yi believes that there will be an opportunity in the future to inform everyone about Li Hua's situation, in order to avoid causing trouble

"It's nothing, just keep working and let him shout. If we really stop, others might take it seriously." Heng Yi called on his fellow disciples to continue their work, then flew down to lift the piece of wood. He also called out to a junior disciple who was gathering herbs. "He is not feeling well, so you work a bit harder today and carry the wood for him."

Heng Yi caught the wooden piece, called a junior apprentice to take over his work, allowed others to continue working, and stood alone in front of the fierce dog

Indeed, what the senior brother said is reasonable! Only then did the group of junior brothers feel relieved, as they also understood that the vicious dog was, after all, a person of little status and ability within the Lake and Sea Sect.

Dayuan listened in silence for a while, then softened his tone. "Hengyi, what about the hatred towards the exterminated sect?"

"Hurry back, lest the well-meaning onlookers see and accuse us of colluding in a conspiracy with ulterior motives." Heng Yi resolved Wang Feizi's inner turmoil and sent her away joyfully.