Upon hearing the laughter, Ye Qiu and Master Longbrow’s eardrums instantly ruptured, blood trickling out.
Though the laugh was not loud, it carried immense power, causing their heads to buzz.
Undoubtedly, this was a peerless powerhouse!
Ye Qiu and Master Longbrow turned simultaneously towards the door, where a figure stepped in.
It was a middle-aged man!
He was tall and slender, with a lean face and strikingly handsome features, his sword-like brows tinged as if with frost, revealing that his true age did not match his youthful appearance.
His eyes were bright, and clad in white robes, he resembled the charming middle-aged uncle from TV dramas who could captivate countless young women.
“Damn, another guy more handsome than me!”
Master Longbrow cursed under his breath.
“Greetings, gentlemen!”
The middle-aged man smiled faintly, revealing neat white teeth, his demeanor as refreshing as a spring breeze.
If not for the blood dripping from their ears, Ye Qiu might have thought this man was kindly.
“Who are you?” Ye Qiu asked warily.
The man smiled and said, “I come from Korea, surnamed Lee, named Chengdi!”
At this, Ye Qiu’s expression remained unchanged, but Master Longbrow’s face shifted dramatically.
“You’re Lee Chengdi, the master of Jinxian Temple?” Master Longbrow asked in shock.
The man smiled, “I didn’t expect to meet someone from the Taoist sect who knows of me in this desolate place. A pleasure, a pleasure!”
Seeing Master Longbrow’s expression, Ye Qiu knew this man was no ordinary figure and sent a secret transmission, “Old man, you know his background?”
Master Longbrow nodded slightly and transmitted back, “Lee Chengdi is the president of the Korean Taoist Association.”
“He’s hailed as the most outstanding genius in Korea for the past eight hundred years, a true prodigy.”
“It’s said that at his birth, the heavens showed omens: a hundred golden lotuses appeared on the roof, and purple mist lingered for three days, astonishing all the powerhouses in Korea.”
“At that time, every powerhouse in Korea believed Lee Chengdi was born under heaven’s mandate, destined to bring blessings to Korea. The master of Jinxian Temple personally named him and took him as a disciple.”
“The name Chengdi signifies his extraordinary life.”
“And indeed, Lee Chengdi is a monstrous talent.”
“As a child, he could read ten lines at a glance, never forgetting anything, with an astonishing memory.”
“As a youth, he read through all the Taoist scriptures in Korea, dedicating himself to cultivation at Jinxian Temple.”
“At eighteen, when he came of age, Jinxian Temple set up an arena, inviting Korean masters to challenge Lee Chengdi.”
“In a single day, Lee Chengdi defeated three hundred and forty-three opponents, all of whom were above the Dragon Rank.”
“This added boundless glory to his coming-of-age ceremony.”
“At twenty-one, Lee Chengdi became the foremost figure in Korea below the immortal realm, his name resounding worldwide.”
“At that time, Lee Chengdi fell in love with a woman. By all accounts, her family should have been honored to be chosen by such a man, but her family had a longstanding feud with Lee’s.”
“Moreover, the woman’s elder was a king-level master.”
“To sever this ill-fated bond, the elder personally went to Jinxian Temple and killed Lee Chengdi’s master, the then-master of Jinxian Temple.”
“Just as the elder was about to kill Lee Chengdi, several Korean powerhouses intervened, pleading earnestly, and the woman threatened her own life, so the elder spared Lee Chengdi.”
“However, before leaving, the elder severed Lee Chengdi’s tendons in his hands and feet, shattered his meridians, and destroyed his cultivation, leaving him a cripple.”
“From then on, Lee Chengdi secluded himself in Jinxian Temple for bitter cultivation.”
“Ten years later, Lee Chengdi emerged from Jinxian Temple, not only fully recovered but also a supreme powerhouse in the king realm.”
Ye Qiu was utterly shocked.
For a cripple to become a king-realm master in just ten years—what incredible talent!
“After becoming a king-realm master, Lee Chengdi’s first act was revenge.”
“He not only killed the woman’s elder but slaughtered her entire family, sparing no one, young or old, man or woman.”
“Not only that, but the woman he once loved was first violated and then killed by him.”
“And after killing her, he made her into meatballs, cooked them, and ate them.”
Hearing this, Ye Qiu glanced at the smiling Lee Chengdi, a chill running through him.
Who could have imagined that this seemingly kindly man was so ruthless?
“After killing his enemies, Lee Chengdi challenged every sect in Korea, and none could stand against him.”
“Thus, Lee Chengdi claimed the title of the world’s foremost powerhouse.”
“Now, he is not only Korea’s top master, president of the Taoist Association, and master of Jinxian Temple, but also Korea’s guardian.”
Ye Qiu was somewhat surprised.
This man was Korea’s guardian?
Soon, Ye Qiu understood.
Though Lee Chengdi’s methods were cruel, his strength was undeniable, and with his realm, he was indeed qualified to be a guardian.
Master Longbrow added, “By the way, little brat, all this happened a hundred years ago.”
Ye Qiu was shocked again.
That meant Lee Chengdi was over a hundred years old.
Yet, there was no trace of age on him; he seemed like a vigorous middle-aged man.
“There’s a saying in Korea: after Lee Chengdi, there are no more geniuses.”
“No matter who they are, they pale in comparison to Lee Chengdi.”
“And the most infuriating thing is, this guy has a peculiar fetish.”
At this, Master Longbrow’s eyes flashed with jealousy and envy.
“What fetish?” Ye Qiu asked.
Master Longbrow said indignantly, “This guy, relying on his good looks and high cultivation, specifically targets other people’s wives.”
“I don’t know if it’s his skills, but every woman he gets falls head over heels for him.”
“Because of this, he’s broken up countless families.”
Ye Qiu was surprised, “Old man, how do you know so much about him?”
Master Longbrow said, “Though this guy’s heart is vicious, his realm is profound. He was once the second person I admired most.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Who’s the first?”
Master Longbrow replied, “Cao Cao!”
Ye Qiu’s face darkened.
At that moment, Lee Chengdi looked at Ye Qiu and said, “This Taoist master has already told you my story, Ye Qiu. I didn’t expect we’d meet like this.”
Ye Qiu’s heart jolted.
Lee Chengdi heard my secret transmission with the old man?
And how does he know my name?
A bad premonition arose in Ye Qiu’s heart.
