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"Brother, you're back?" Chu Xiao looked at the person in front of him with disbelief. "I... I thought you were taken away by some girl, considering how long it’s been without any news."
"You only know about girls. I really didn't expect you to become an Inner Sect Disciple; that’s quite an achievement!" Ren Pingsheng said with a smile.
"Ahem... what do you mean? Is it surprising that I became an Inner Sect Disciple? It's a symbol of strength, you know. You really should have stayed away longer."
"It seems that others have also become Inner Sect Disciples during this time."
"Yeah, Fei Hou and the others became Inner Sect Disciples over a month ago. Many of the previous Outer Sect Disciples have also become Inner Sect Disciples; there are quite a few familiar faces! By the way, that Huang Qing also became a disciple." Chu Xiao spoke in detail, as if he was well aware of all this news.
"Oh, he also became an Inner Sect Disciple. It's not surprising; he participated in an Inner Sect Disciple Assessment before, so passing wasn't too difficult." Ren Pingsheng wasn't particularly surprised. However, he recalled the assassin they encountered at Dapan Mountain and almost forgot about it.
"When we had just become Inner Sect Disciples, we heard that you took on a death mission. I didn't expect you to actually come back. Did you complete the mission or abandon it?"
"I guess it can be considered completed; it didn't take much time. I've been traveling outside during this period. I'm just heading to Bai Shi Tang to submit my mission. Do you want to come along?"
"Since we're already here and I have nothing else to do, let's go together!" Chu Xiao waved his hand and said happily.
The mission Hall of Bai Shi Tang hadn't changed much from before. There were still many Inner Sect Disciples here selecting missions, looking for suitable tasks. However, when good missions appeared, they would cause quite a scramble since suitable tasks were desirable for most people.
"This is my first time at the mission Hall of Bai Shi Tang. Are all these people here to take on missions?" Chu Xiao looked around in amazement.
"Seems like after becoming an Inner Sect Disciple, you never thought about taking on missions; otherwise, how could you have never been here?" Ren Pingsheng said disdainfully.
"Missions are something I'll think about when I'm interested! My schedule is packed right now; I don't have any free time. Not long ago, Fei Hou and the others invited me to join them for a mission. Unfortunately, I was busy and couldn't find the time. They just went ahead without me."
"Hey, that looks really familiar!" Someone murmured while looking at Ren Pingsheng's back, deep in thought but unable to recall who it was.
"Damn, isn't that the guy who took on the Six-Star Mission before? I can't believe he actually came back." Nearby, others recognized him immediately.
"By the way, I heard that Zheng Long, ranked Sixth among the Inner Sect Disciples, has been looking for his. He is still brooding over not receiving a mission last time; it seems there will be a good show to watch now," someone said cheerfully.
"Hello, I'm here regarding the bandit extermination mission at Dapan Mountain. The people from Panshan Town should have come by already!" Ren Pingsheng approached an Elder responsible for task handovers.
The Elder sitting at the desk looked at him in surprise before nodding and saying, "Yes, the Town Mayor of Panshan Town did send someone over. They said that the bandits had given up their extortion, and the town is now safe and will no longer be disturbed. However, the mission is not considered complete yet; have you eradicated all the bandits from Dapan Mountain?"
"No, I only reached a reconciliation with those bandits; they won't disturb the nearby villages anymore, that's all. Elder, please take a look at how this mission should be calculated."
"This is a bit tricky; the main goal of the mission was to exterminate the bandits. Given the current situation..."
"The bandits cannot be eradicated because they are connected to the Great Chu Dynasty and have a powerful backing. I won't go into details," Ren Pingsheng said mysteriously in a low voice.
"What? Is that so?" The Elder looked somewhat shocked.
"Exactly. Otherwise, why would we have reached a reconciliation? They won't disturb the surrounding villages and asked us not to bother them either. The Great Chu Dynasty is not something we can afford to provoke!" Although he sounded like he was lamenting, there was an implicit warning in his tone.
"I understand now. If that's truly the case, then you can be considered to have completed the mission. I'll inform Vice Master Bai about this, and later on, your sect contribution will be distributed to you," Zhang Aoping said after collecting his emotions. It seemed that he couldn't make this decision alone.
"Alright, then I appreciate your help, Elder!" Ren Pingsheng thanked him. In truth, he didn't care much about this sect contribution. His gains from this outing were already quite substantial. The reason he came here was simply to ensure a smooth handover of his mission and provide an explanation to the sect.
"You brat, I didn't expect you to actually come back alive; you really are lucky!" As soon as Ren Pingsheng stepped out of the mission hall, he was stopped by someone, reminiscent of how things were before.
The person who stopped him was Zheng Long, the one ranked Sixth among the Inner Sect Disciples. He hadn't expected him to receive news so quickly and rush over this fast. Meanwhile, those from the surroundings watched with interest; for them, daily cultivation was dull enough as it was. A bit of excitement was naturally welcome!
"What’s up? Need something?" Ren Pingsheng glanced at him with an expression devoid of any fluctuation.
"Hmph! I told you last time to let me take on that mission; now you've wasted so much time. Don’t you think I should settle this score with you?" Zheng Long shouted with a displeased expression.
"Sorry, but the mission has already been completed, so don't get your hopes up. Just wait patiently; there might be other Six-Star Missions in the future."
"What? The mission is complete? Impossible! With your strength, how could you possibly accomplish that?"
"Whether you believe it or not is your business. If you have nothing to do, step aside. Blocking someone else's path is very rude," Ren Pingsheng said nonchalantly. However, his tone was quite provocative!
"You... kid, I want to duel with you." Zheng Long's face turned crimson, completely enraged.
"A duel? Forget it, I'm not interested. The most important thing is, you're not my opponent."
"What do you mean I'm not your opponent? How arrogant! This is the first time I've seen such an arrogant Inner Sect Disciple. You've successfully provoked me; whether you accept it or not, you'll have to deal with it. This time, I will definitely teach you a lesson!"
"Let's go!" Ren Pingsheng glanced at Chu Xiao beside him and attempted to walk past.
"You think you can escape, kid? No way! Look at my sword!" Zheng Long was thoroughly enraged by Ren Pingsheng's attitude. It was clear he felt disrespected, and both new and old grievances surged within him as he lost his rationality and attacked.
Ren Pingsheng sidestepped and dodged the attack. He stood quietly in the distance, watching without saying a word. His expression was inscrutable—neither happy nor angry!
"Kid, you won't be leaving today. Even if you've completed a Six-Star mission, don't be so arrogant as to think you're invincible. Let me teach you how to behave!" Zheng Long sneered as he raised his sword again, blocking the path. Clearly, he had no intention of letting Ren Pingsheng go.
"Do you know how annoying you are? I'm not interested in you, so don't test my patience," Ren Pingsheng frowned and said. He had little patience for those who were full of themselves.
"Hmph, what if I am testing your patience? If you don't agree to my duel, don't think about leaving. Or we can fight now; let me teach you a lesson as punishment for stealing my mission."
"Oh really? Then you can step aside..." As soon as these words left his mouth, Zheng Long hadn't reacted yet when he felt a Sword Light stop at his forehead, forcing the words he hadn't spoken back down his throat.
"What a fast sword! How did he draw it?" Many onlookers were astonished; their cultivation levels were not even close to Zheng Long's, yet they also couldn't react in time.
"Step aside!" Ren Pingsheng said calmly while holding his sword.
"Fine, you're tough! I'll let you go!" Zheng Long gritted his teeth but dared not make any rash moves while the sword hovered at his forehead. If the other party made a mistake in that moment, it would be him who suffered the consequences.
Watching Ren Pingsheng walk away, Zheng Long's face twisted in a grimace, as if losing to such an unknown Inner Sect Disciple was a great humiliation for him.
Suddenly, he let out a loud roar, his sword unwavering in his hand. "You little brat, how dare you sneak attack me just now? That's truly despicable. I'll show you what real strength is."
"Be careful!" Chu Xiao shouted anxiously from behind, feeling an overwhelming anger at the despicable actions of this Inner Sect Disciple.
Ren Pingsheng, walking ahead, seemed oblivious to the situation behind him. The fierce strike did not land as others expected; instead, it struck nothing but air.
Ren Pingsheng's figure reappeared not far away, looking at the sword in his hand with a calm expression. "Very well, since you don't want me to leave, you'll have to bear the consequences."
"Heh heh, consequences? Let's see if you have what it takes!" Zheng Long replied with a nonchalant smile, but his tightly gripped hands on the sword revealed that he was far from calm. He had dodged two attacks before, but this time he hadn't even noticed how his opponent had evaded.
"Is that so? You should be grateful this is within the sect; otherwise..." Ren Pingsheng's sword was drawn again, moving so fast it was almost invisible, flashing right in front of Zheng Long.
His eyes narrowed as he immediately raised his sword to block it, but he felt his weapon tremble and veer off to the side. Before he could react further, it felt as if a giant mountain had slammed into his chest, sending him flying. Blood traced a dazzling arc through the air, splattering everywhere.
Glancing at Zheng Long lying on the ground unable to rise, Ren Pingsheng sheathed his sword and walked away without saying a word.
This left the surrounding crowd stunned and trembling in the wind. The sixth-ranked expert among Inner Sect Disciples was actually no match for an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple; one strike had severely injured him.
In that moment, was it shock? Or fear?
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