19 Be Weary

"Teacher, it seems like a brutish battle will commence within a few days. I hope that teacher won't interfere and allow me to take action in battling with the mysterious cultivator!" A disagreeably direct and deep voice sounded.

"Hmm," A low, coarse voice replied.

"If you win, I will allow you to meet The Goddess, I'm sure she'll bless you for killing such a talent. But... Well, I'm sure the other outcome won't happen," The man added whilst laughing in a scornful and malicious manner.

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'I know this aura. It's the same as the aura given off by the imps in the Spirit World while I was training. Even though the aura is similar, it is a lot weaker. Hmm, I sure Elder Kong is strong enough to sense this aura...' Zhu Long thought to himself as he sensed the odd but familiar aura around him.

"Elder Kong, could you tell me about the third elder?" Zhu Long asked, ignoring his thought about the imp's strange aura in the area.

'I need to act like I know nothing or else, I'll be putting myself in a far worse and complicated situation ' Zhu Long resolution within his mind.

"Of course! But why talk in the hallway? Come, follow me, we shall discuss in my fortress." Elder Kong replied with a smile.

'Something feels off, I don't know what, but something really feels off!' Zhu Long's mind was all muddled up as he couldn't put his finger on what he was feeling. He tried his best to stay calm and not alert Elder Kong, but he fears things are about to become interesting, for he started to hear strange sound from a distance.

"Of course, lead the way" Zhu long responded, pushing his worries behind his mind for now and peacefully followed Elder Kong

Strangely, when they arrived at the fortress main hallways, the air was filled with the stench of blood, signifying a blood bath recently happened in the place.

The hallways were stained with blood and covered odious odor. Zhu Long continued to follow Elder Kong, whilst observing his surroundings carefully. He knew something wasn't right. What he took notice of, theoretical and inconveniently proof the presence of the imp's as they who are watching them behind closed doors.

However, Zhu Long was walking behind Elder Kong and did not notice the great desire in the man's eyes.

After walking for a minute or so, Zhu Long and Elder Kong arrived in the main hall.

"Please sit down little Brother Lin, the fortress does smell of blood due to the recent attack by the demons but I hope you don't mind and I hope you feel comfortable here." Elder Kong smiled wryly as he talked to Zhu Long. He wasn't an idiot and knew that Zhu Long was weary of him, especially due to the thick smell of blood in his fortress, but he couldn't do anything.

"I don't mind it at all." Zhu Long responded with a reassuring look on his face.

Zhu Long was a straightforward person and hates it when people tried to complicate simple things and beat around the bush.He always prefer to directly ask them and hope to get a direct answer back. "Now that we're here, I hope you'll tell me about the third elder, also about the village head and how he got injured."

"Little Brother Lin is really straight forward, I like it!" Elder Kong was not surprised of the boy's boldness and decided to directly answer him as well.

"The Third elder's name is Ku Wang. He is extremely mysterious as he came to the village a few years ago. At that time, he was at the First Nascent Stage but now, his cultivation stage is a mystery to me. Even though he came out of nowhere, the village head appreciated his talent and made him an Elder of the village. Even though he is an elder, I haven't seen him being involved with the Village's activities, he just stays in his Fortress without a care in the world. The only time he goes out is when he is called by the Head. I feel that he is the closest person to the head in this village, but still, all his activities are suspicious. Like I said before, If I had to say who the spy is, I would confidently say Ku Wang." Elder Kong explained discreetly, trying not to miss any important details. His eyes were sincere and everything that he mentioned came from his heart.

Zhu Long senses the sincerity in Elder Kong's words, but still, he couldn't help but be a little weary of the old man.

'Judging by his manners, he must truly think that this Ku Wang is the spy. I must have been wrong in suspecting him. It would make sense when I think about it. As I have fought with the imps, I would know what their aura would be like, but I'm sure that Elder Kong isn't the spy.' Zhu Long concluded in his mind as he looked at Elder Kong.

Noticing Zhu Long's stern gaze, Elder Kong felt uncomfortable. He looked at Zhu Long embarrassed, he smiled and said," Brother Lin, let's have some tea. I apologize about my manners as I didn't even offer my guest any tea."

He got up and poured some tea for the young man.

As Zhu Long saw how Elder Kong treated him, something suddenly came into his mind, 'I am truly an idiot for doubting him, he had lost so many of his disciples, of course he would be weary and cold to me. Only after a few exchanges, did he trust me and tell me everything he knew. How stupid of me!'

"No problem Elder Kong. I must also apologize as I didn't respect you properly. I went straight to asking you question without even thinking of the losses you went through."Zhu Long said, ashamed of himself as he grasped the tea cup and drank slowly.

"Hah! Good Tea!" He exclaimed as he drank the tea.

Elder Kong smiled when he saw Zhu Long drink the tea and said; "I am truly happy that Little Brother Lin trusts me! But..."

Slowly, Elder Kong's smile becomes wider, he continues, "But, It seems like that was a mistake..."