Chapter 209 Law Enforcement Elder Guards the World (23)

“That old coot almost hated Master to death. How could he do as you wish?”

Shen Zhuo chuckled softly. A middle stage Tribulation Crossing cultivator abruptly leaving and having his cultivation sealed for three years—who wouldn’t resent that? He had never been in such a sorry state before. For an old coot like him without cultivation, surviving peacefully in a place like the capital was extremely difficult.

Bai Tang pursed her lips. “That’s not a pleasant thing to hear. If it doesn’t go as I wish, it’s just a matter of strategy. A’Zhuo, remember this: if you don’t try, how would you know if you won’t succeed?”

Then she asked, “Do you know someone named Shen Zhuzhu from the Prince Shen’s Mansion?”

The information gathered by the person she had sent revealed that Shen Zhuzhu used to be just like Shen Nianyun, arrogant and domineering. However, a few years ago, she fell into the water, hit her head, and had been in a vegetative state. She had been lying in bed, unable to care for herself.

Shen Zhuo’s eyes darkened. “Not familiar.”

Shen Zhuzhu was incredibly hypocritical, often beating and scolding him, but then suddenly changing her demeanor, pretending to be kind to him. It was obvious that she feared him, was afraid of him, yet also sought to gain something from him. In his previous life, he hadn’t laid a hand on Shen Zhuzhu, and she probably died at the hands of evil spirits, indirectly caused by him.

Upon reaching the capital, Bai Tang led Shen Zhuo to a secluded corner and cast a concealment spell on him, making only she could see him. Meanwhile, Bai Tang herself took on the appearance Shen Zhuo had when he first arrived at the Divine Movement Sect.

Her clothes were old, with numerous patches. Bai Tang recalled her past and adopted the same stern expression as Shen Zhuo.

Shen Zhuo looked at Bai Tang in surprise, obediently following her.

Bai Tang purposely squatted at the side door, pretending to be seen by the servants.

Shen Zhuo watched Bai Tang’s performance with a complicated expression. The strongest Elder of the Divine Movement Sect was behaving like this, completely disregarding her image.

When the servants spotted “Shen Zhuo”, they immediately ran over aggressively to apprehend him. “Shen Zhuo” showed a hint of panic and tried to flee, but his steps were too slow, and he couldn’t outrun the two servants.

The servants were very rough, kicking and beating Bai Tang until she was barely conscious. Then they dragged her inside and threw her into the place where Shen Zhuo used to live before rushing off to inform Prince Shen.

Shen Zhuo didn’t quite understand why the strongest Elder of the Divine Movement Sect had to resort to this, why she had to be beaten and insulted by two servants.

Shen Zhuo sneered, “Master, you’re very foolish.”

Bai Tang flicked Shen Zhuo’s forehead with a burst of spiritual energy. “Little disciple, how dare you speak of your Master like that?”

Feeling the pain from the flick, Shen Zhuo persisted, “I refuse to believe that this is your only solution.”

Bai Tang leaned against the dusty wooden board and sighed heavily. “A’Zhuo is very clever. I’m using this unpleasant method to let myself personally experience the kind of life my little disciple once lived. I’ve never been one to benefit at the expense of others’ suffering. Without experiencing your past despair and pain, even as your Master, I have no right to advise you to let go or forgive. As for your Master, I have always believed in tit for tat. If he wants to kill me, I’ll kill him. If he wants to kick me to death, I’ll kick him to death.”

Shen Zhuo didn’t know what to say. He had never encountered someone like this before. In his previous life, everyone stood at the highest point, condemning and despising him. Where would anyone care about what he had been through? Even if they knew, it would just be a passing remark, ‘Pitiful people must have done something to deserve it.’

“Master, that old coot will definitely come for you, and he’ll beat you to death,” Shen Zhuo said with a smirk, his smile deepening.

He had been tortured to death countless times, but he always resurrected quickly. Even Prince Shen himself believed it was just his luck, able to hang on by a thread.

Bai Tang shrugged indifferently. “I’ve sealed his cultivation, so he can’t come after me. Instead, he’ll hold you accountable for most of it.”

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