The Underwear King’s Notorious Name Chapter 77: The Shadows Cast by the Past
“Just because Lord Luo accomplished what you could not, dared what you never even imagined, you accuse him of conspiring with demons? You slander the Supreme Qi-Attracting Sect? A bunch of short-sighted ants, you truly have some nerve!”
“How could our Sacred Land of Hidden Night produce people as petty as you?”
“Do you realize that because of your momentary greed, you will inflict tremendous damage on the reputation of the Supreme Qi-Attracting Sect?”
“The Supreme Qi-Attracting Sect has nearly a hundred thousand years of legacy. It is no exaggeration to call it the elder of our Northern Xuan Province, the very face of our region.”
“If word of this incident spreads, how will others view the Supreme Qi-Attracting Sect? And what will they think of our Northern Xuan Province?”
“You’re not just fools; you’re worse than pigs and dogs!”
Qi Lian Tian’s tirade grew more impassioned with each word.
He was genuinely panicked, but also inwardly relieved.
Thank heavens he had arrived in time. Had he been even a moment late, the one taking action would not be Luo Twelve, but this terrifying figure. He dared not imagine the consequences that would follow. He certainly did not believe that he, or the Sacred Land of Hidden Night behind him, could withstand such a terror.
They would be annihilated in an instant!
“Elder Yi Han was killed, but he deserved it. He had it coming. He was unworthy to be an elder of our Sacred Land of Hidden Night!”
“Now, I shall cripple your legs as punishment!”
Qi Lian Tian waved his hand, sending forth a cold flash.
The icy light transformed into swirling currents, instantly shattering Zhong Ming’s legs.
His words, paired with such ruthless action against his own people, stunned everyone present.
Just moments ago, Qi Lian Tian had come in with an imposing momentum, but now, with barely a moment’s passage, he had done a complete about-face. Had he been possessed?
Luo Xingchen, however, could see through it somewhat, knowing that Qi Lian Tian was afraid of him.
But...
Luo Xingchen searched his memories.
He didn’t recall ever meeting Qi Lian Tian before.
Why, then, was this man so frightened of him?
Could it be that, unknowingly, he exuded a domineering aura that struck fear into certain people?
Luo Xingchen mused over the possibility.
The incident in Burial Immortal Province a thousand years ago had long faded from his memory.
He certainly wouldn’t remember that, among the crowd he barely glanced at, stood Qi Lian Tian.
Yet what was a trivial matter to Luo Xingchen, forgotten as soon as it was past, had left an indelible, eternal shadow in Qi Lian Tian’s heart.
At this moment, Qi Lian Tian wished for only one thing:
That Luo Xingchen would not pursue the matter, and that he would not bring trouble upon their Sacred Land of Hidden Night.
Qi Lian Tian prayed fervently in his heart.
He was now living in constant terror.
To ensure nothing went wrong, after shattering Zhong Ming’s legs, he steeled himself and struck again.
This time, he shattered Zhong Ming’s arms as well.
Of course, for a cultivator at the Tribulation Crossing stage, broken arms or legs meant little; after some recuperation, or a few healing pills, they could regrow.
The point was to make his attitude clear to Luo Xingchen.
Even so, it was not enough!
Qi Lian Tian could not gauge Luo Xingchen’s temper, nor did he dare reveal Luo Xingchen’s identity outright. Thus, he turned to Luo Twelve.
He clasped his hands in respectful salute.
“Sect Master Luo, it is my failure to discipline them that allowed these fools to trouble you here and escalate matters so drastically…”
As he spoke, a look of relief crossed his face.
“Fortunately, Sect Master Luo, your strength is unparalleled and you managed to control the situation. Otherwise, I dare not imagine what consequences might have ensued.”
It was a heartfelt statement.
If Luo Twelve had not broken through to the peak of Tribulation Crossing, if Luo Twelve had been slain by Fang Wuhen, if the Supreme Qi-Attracting Sect’s great defensive array had been breached…
Qi Lian Tian truly dared not contemplate what fate awaited the Sacred Land of Hidden Night.
Luo Twelve responded only with a cold snort, utterly unimpressed.
As for Qi Lian Tian’s sudden change in demeanor, Luo Twelve was unsure of the specifics, but could vaguely guess.
Perhaps—maybe—possibly—it had something to do with the Grandmaster.
After all, what else could provoke such a dramatic shift in a person but their own terrifying Grandmaster?
Say no more: Grandmaster is forever divine!
With the Grandmaster, that mighty pillar, and his own status as a genuine peak Tribulation Crossing cultivator, Luo Twelve had no reason to show Qi Lian Tian any courtesy.
Qi Lian Tian didn’t mind.
He quickly added, “Because of my poor supervision, I nearly caused a great disaster and wasted much of your time, Sect Master Luo. I have decided to compensate you!”
“One million top-grade spirit stones, one thousand grade-three pills, five hundred grade-two pills, fifty grade-one pills… and one hundred spiritual artifacts!”
Qi Lian Tian announced his compensation all at once.
It was a generous, even extravagant, offer.
The others watched, dumbfounded, as Qi Lian Tian not only changed his attitude drastically, but even offered such lavish compensation.
Sacred Land of Hidden Night? Is this it? Is this all? Is this really the Sacred Land of Hidden Night?
Could this man truly be the Lord of the Sacred Land of Hidden Night?
A dignified peak Tribulation Crossing powerhouse, so spineless?
Could he be a fraud?
Many began to doubt Qi Lian Tian’s identity.
Qi Lian Tian knew well that this would cost him and the Sacred Land of Hidden Night all their dignity.
But losing face was better than losing life.
Let these fools mock him as they wished.
They were all narrow-minded creatures, oblivious to the reality of true terror!
Because he felt he had glimpsed a power beyond others’ reach, Qi Lian Tian even developed a twisted sense of superiority at this moment.
Luo Twelve gladly accepted the compensation.
In fact, he didn’t need it; having slain a peak Tribulation Crossing elder from the Sacred Land of Hidden Night today was already a huge gain.
But if they insisted on giving these things, why refuse?
Luo Twelve smiled, “Everyone is watching, Saint Lord Qi, don’t go back on your word.”
He was elated.
He hadn’t felt so pleased in years.
Qi Lian Tian hastily assured him, “Rest assured, Sect Master Luo. Once my word is given, not even four horses can chase it down. I will not go back on it!”
Of course, with such a terrifying figure in your Supreme Qi-Attracting Sect, how could I dare break my promise?
“In that case, I won’t waste any more time. I’ll return to the sect now to tally the items. Within three days, at most, I will deliver everything I promised, without fail!”
“All right, then. I won’t delay you further. Take your people and go.”
Luo Twelve waved him away, unconcerned that Qi Lian Tian might not return.