The attack from the leader of Feihua Study was blocked once more.
Undoubtedly, it was the work of Master Huizhi. Master Huizhi’s boundary barrier was still in place, and that barrier had once again repelled the leader of Feihua Study’s assault.
Yet this duel had clearly already ended.
“Master Huizhi, why do you continue to help him?”
“This boy is guilty of countless evils, he deserves death more than enough.”
“Why are you doing this?!”
A furious roar shook the air.
It was the leader of Feihua Study.
He was truly enraged, actually roaring at Master Huizhi in anger.
Zhao Xuhe was far too important to him, and today, if Master Huizhi had not protected that Chu Feng, he would have already killed Chu Feng earlier, and Zhao Xuhe would not have died.
So in his view, Master Huizhi was also unforgivably responsible for Zhao Xuhe’s death.
But because Master Huizhi’s strength was far too great, and he was no match for Master Huizhi, he dared not challenge him, and could only vent his emotions through roaring.
Even in his anger, he dared not speak words that were too harsh.
This was the gap in strength.
Before Master Huizhi’s absolute power, even this despicable and ruthless leader of Feihua Study dared not act recklessly.
“Master Huizhi, why do you protect him?”
Immediately after, another voice spoke, it was one of the Eight Sword Immortals of Daohai.
Besides them, although others did not ask, they all looked at Master Huizhi with curious eyes.
From their understanding of Master Huizhi, apart from using boundary techniques to seal the arena during spirit art competitions, he would not interfere in personal grudges after the competition.
Yet today was very unusual.
Why was he protecting this Chu Feng so much?
This did not match Master Huizhi’s usual style of conduct.
“Your disciple agreed to this junior’s wager, so he should fulfil the promise.”
“Is this not what a man should do?”
Master Huizhi looked at the leader of Feihua Study and gave his response.
“You…”
To these words, the leader of Feihua Study was speechless. Just on this matter, Zhao Xuhe was indeed in the wrong.
So he did not discuss this, and instead said:
“Master Huizhi, now that Xuhe has already paid with his life, the matter between the two of them is settled. Why do you still protect this Chu Feng?”
“Could it be that this boy killed my Feihua Study disciple and stole my Feihua Study treasure, and I cannot even settle this account?” the leader of Feihua Study asked.
“You may settle accounts if you wish, but not on this old man’s territory.”
“He came because of the sparring hosted by this old man, and this old man has the right to protect his safety. At least on this old man’s territory, I cannot allow you to touch him.”
“Leave now.”
After Master Huizhi finished speaking, he waved his wide sleeve.
Hum.
A strange power poured down, covering everyone.
Under the influence of that power, the entire ancient castle trembled slightly.
Before most people inside the castle could react, they had already left the castle and arrived outside it.
It was the power of teleportation.
Master Huizhi had teleported them from inside the castle to outside.
The people of Feihua Study, the Eight Sword Immortals of Daohai, Liu Shangwu, and everyone else present, even Master Huizhi’s servant Pingfan who opposed him, all appeared outside the castle.
Counting the numbers, it seemed that apart from Chu Feng and Master Huizhi, everyone who had been inside the castle earlier had been teleported out.
“…”
At this scene, everyone’s expressions were complicated.
Some even looked at the leader of Feihua Study with sympathetic eyes.
Because by now, Master Huizhi’s determination to protect Chu Feng was very clear.
And with Master Huizhi protecting Chu Feng, the leader of Feihua Study would be helpless.
“Senior Pingfan, could it be that Master Huizhi knows that Chu Feng?”
Suddenly someone spoke, and the speaker was surprisingly one of the Eight Sword Immortals of Daohai.
They were simply too curious. In fact, not just them, everyone was very curious.
This was the first time they had seen Master Huizhi protect someone so openly, which made them realise that this young man called Chu Feng likely had an unusual relationship with Master Huizhi.
“I have never seen this Chu Feng before.”
Pingfan said.
“Never seen him, yet why protect him so?”
The leader of Feihua Study roared.
Normally, he would not dare to act this way towards Pingfan.
As the saying goes, even when beating a dog one must consider the owner, let alone Pingfan who was Master Huizhi’s long-time servant and whose own strength was extremely great.
But the current leader of Feihua Study was truly furious to the extreme. He gritted his teeth, veins bulged, and even his eyes turned blood red. That stance was simply murderous.
This was the first time people had seen the leader of Feihua Study like this, and they could all feel his anger at this moment.
But they could also understand.
Zhao Xuhe was his most beloved disciple.
And just now, Zhao Xuhe had been killed right before his eyes. How could he not be angry?
“Leader Xu, I know that was your beloved son, but you also failed to discipline your beloved son properly.”
“When he harmed Liu Shangwu, you did nothing. When he wagered his life with that Chu Feng, you also did nothing. Then you must be prepared for him to lose his life if he failed.”
“From this matter, you really cannot blame the master. It was your beloved son who brought death upon himself.”
Pingfan also changed from his previous kindness, clearly displeased by the leader of Feihua Study’s attitude.
“What, beloved son?”
And with Pingfan’s words, a great uproar immediately arose.
Just the two words “beloved son” revealed the unusual relationship between the leader of Feihua Study and Zhao Xuhe.
In fact, there had been rumours about this earlier.
It was said that the reason the leader of Feihua Study doted on Zhao Xuhe so much was because Zhao Xuhe was actually his son.
However, the leader of Feihua Study had never admitted it, so this news had always been hearsay.
But who was Pingfan?
Though only Master Huizhi’s servant, in reality his own strength was also extraordinary. Setting aside Master Huizhi, he was still a notable figure.
And most importantly, he never lied.
Since he said it, it was likely well-founded and probably true.
“Xuhe, I am sorry. I could not protect you.”
Suddenly, the leader of Feihua Study burst into loud sobs.
He cried very sorrowfully, attracting many people from the city.
And regarding what Pingfan had said, he did not deny it, which was also an indirect admission that he and Zhao Xuhe were indeed father and son.
At this time, many people could understand why the leader of Feihua Study was in such pain.
It turned out that the one who died was not just a beloved disciple, but his only son.
People like the Eight Sword Immortals of Daohai and others even stepped forward to comfort him.
After all, Immortal Aunt Daohai had some friendship with the leader of Feihua Study.
The relationship between Daohai and Feihua Study was quite good.
