Chapter 647: Side Story: Banishment

Chapter 647: Side Story: Banishment

A young man in peach-colored robes hurried through the brightly lit corridors. He avoided greeting others and swept past as if in a bad mood. Eventually, he arrived at a nondescript door and unlocked it. Once inside, he let out a long sigh and slumped into a nearby chair.

Welcome back, Master Deng. A youthful voice greeted him.

It belonged to a boy of around eleven or twelve. He was dressed simply and had a bright, intelligent expression. There was no one else in the large living area that was occupied by bookshelves and several desks covered with stacks of scrolls and papers.

Deng Lun, the one who had just come into the room, glanced at the boy briefly before waving his hand, Xiao Shu, are there any letters for me.

The one named Xiao Shu was not Deng Luns disciple but a servant assigned to him by the Lotus Tower. He would have preferred a cute servant girl but the rule within the tower was that servants were not allowed to be female. Disciples like him were still allowed to have relations with other women aside from Immortal Gentle Lotus but they had to do it outside of her domain.

The boy nodded and handed over a letter, Congratulations, Master Deng. I heard the news already. Dao Genius, thats so amazing. I wish I could have been there to see you defeat the other three geniuses. From now on, you are the undisputed leader of the younger generation within the Eastern Sanmu Metropolis!

Xiao Shu had a sweet mouth. His flattering words would have satisfied even an immortal but he was too unlucky.

Crash!

An expensive teacup smashed into pieces against the stone floor.

Get out! Deng Lun shouted. His hand which was clenching the half-open letter was shaking uncontrollably.

Master The boy was stunned.

This was the first time Deng Lun had lost his temper like this. He was usually calm and kind. It was a pity that the boy didnt know the reality of what had happened.

Shut up and get out! Deng Lun threw another cup which shattered against the far wall.

The door opened and slammed shut. Quiet returned to the room. Deng Lun stood, slouched over, breathing heavily. The letter was still in his hand, now crumpled into a ball.

Deng Lun nodded obediently. Every disciple knew of the second-ranked disciple, Qiao Fengyi. One of five Spirit Lords under Gong Liyuns command and the second strongest.

The rumors about Qiao Fengyi were as numerous as they were unbelievable. Some said that he was able to single-handedly slay a thousand ferocious deep-sea beasts during the last war there. Others said that he had laid with a hundred daughters of the southern queen in a single evening and managed to satisfy all of them. Whatever the story was, the reality was that he was one of the few that managed to survive the banishment and emerge even stronger.

However improbable, becoming the next Qiao Fengyi was his only chance for redemption. The Gentle Lotus was notorious for being finicky. She had so many handsome and talented men vying for her attention. He had no other choice.

Gong Liyun let out a small sigh, You may think I am cruel. The reality is that the cultivation world is even more ruthless. You have to fight for everything, for the right to simply live and survive. I fought my way up from nothing to where I am now. My junior sister, who is now queen of the Aiqin Mystic Archipelago, also fought her way up for nothing. Shes even better than me. She didnt want to bow down to the Immortal Association so she delved into untamed lands by herself and established a human territory. She even defeated two Spirit Kings in the process.

People of the Eastern Sanmu Subcontinent have grown too weak and contented. Disciples like you of the Lotus Tower are no different. The way you are now, you wont be able to achieve anything by my side. Only once you have achieved something for yourself can you come back. Do you understand?

Deng Lun bowed down, striking his forehead against the floor, Yes, master!

Hmm. Good, come. Gong Liyun strode towards the adjacent bedroom and beckoned him to follow, Since I might not see you again for a long time, lets make some lasting memories.

She laughed at her own joke and leaped onto the bed.

Deng Lun could only obey, putting away his reluctance one final time and steeling his heart for an uncertain future.

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