Hua Yuexing’s hard work was witnessed by all. It was an impressive sight to see her firing so many energy arrows in such a short time. After she mastered the Evil Sky Pavilion’s Quick Condensation, her mastery of the bow kept rising. It was only a matter of time before she became the greatest Godly Archer of Great Yan. Of the currently known Godly Archers, only the Luo Sect’s Shan Yunzheng’s line was left. The rest were already in hell.
Si Wuya, Huang Shijie, and Zhu Tianyuan returned to the city walls. The manmans that chased after them were shot out of the skies by Hua Yuexing.
These smaller manmans were not even a match for Brahman Sea cultivators so it was relatively easy to deal with them.
“The two large ones don’t seem to be easy to deal with,” Zhu Tianyuan said as he looked at the huge tree in the distance.
Si Wuya nodded and said, “Let’s wait for a few days. The targets of these birds are the corpses. If they don’t leave after they’re done with the corpses, we’ll think of some way to drive them away.”
The others nodded before they left the city wall.
Si Wuya who was lost in his thoughts as he stared at the manmans’ nest did not leave the city wall. He could not help but wonder if this was the disaster brought about by the Nine-leaf stage. After a moment, he looked at Hua Yuexing who had landed on the city wall after she fired at the manmans and said, “Miss Yuexing, I’ll have to trouble you over the next few days.”
Hua Yuexing bowed stiffly. “Rest assured, Mister Seventh. So long as I’m here, the beasts won’t be disturbing the people.”
Si Wuya nodded and left.
Like the Divine Capital, Liang Province City was being rebuilt at an exceptional pace. Under the collective effort of Great Yan cultivators, the decimated buildings were rebuilt where they once stood.
…
When Si Wuya returned to the meeting hall. Zhou Jifeng hurried in. “Mister Seventh, this is bad. Mister First… I think he’s going crazy.”
“Crazy?”
“Mister First has recently worked up a huge appetite. He’s eating… well, a lot would be an understatement…”
“I’ll take a look.” Si Wuya found this puzzling. His understanding of the Wuqians far exceeded the others. During Yu Zhenghai’s second resurrection, he had personally guarded Yu Zhenghai for 49 days and watered Yu Zhenghai. Back then, Yu Zhenghai did not develop a voracious appetite. Why did this suddenly happen now? He was lost in his thoughts as he walked. He speculated it might have something to do with Yu Zhenghai’s needs as a growing man. Now that his Eldest Senior Brother’s trauma and obsession had been overcome, he should have returned to normal.
Shortly after, Si Wuya and Zhou Jifeng arrived at the courtyard where Yu Zhenghai was staying. They discovered it was empty and hurried to Zhu Honggong’s room.
When they entered the room, they saw Yet, they found Zhu Honggong and Mingshi Yin pacing inside.
Si Wuya asked, “Fourth Senior Brother, what happened?”
Mingshi Yin rolled his eyes at Zhu Honggong before he said, “This dimwit couldn’t stop him. Eldest Senior Brother ate an entire red fish.”
“Red fish?” Si Wuya frowned slightly.
Mingshi Yin spread his hands helplessly and said, “Master has given the Red Fish Heart to Eldest Senior Brother. I’ve been looking after the red fish and Chi Yao. Eldest Senior Brother’s appetite suddenly increased, and he ate everything he could get his hands on. The food in the kitchen has been devoured by him. Not even my red fish was safe. I wonder when Eldest Senior Brother developed such a keen sense of smell that he even found the red fist.”
“Let me see.” Si Wuya walked to the bed. He saw Yu Zhenghai lying on the bed with a distended belly, snoring. Then, he examined Yu Zhenghai carefully before he sighed in relief. He wondered out loud, “There’s no problem with his body… Why did he suddenly develop such a huge appetite?”
“I’m not worried about anything else, but I don’t know if the red fish is poisonous or not… Nobody knows for sure since it came from the abyss,” Mingshi Yin said.
Zhu Honggong mumbled, “I can’t be blamed for this. Who can stop Eldest Senior Brother if he wants to eat something?”
Mingshi Yin stole a glance at the sleeping Yu Zhenghai and said in a hushed tone, “What are you afraid of? Eldest Senior Brother hasn’t regained his memories or cultivation base yet. You should follow Second Senior Brother’s example. At moments like this, you should treat him like a younger brother!”
Zhu Honggong. “???”
“Let’s be rational. This is for his good as well. Think about it. If Eldest Senior Brother recovers one day, he won’t remember anything that happened during his period of amnesia. If you don’t help him now, Eldest Senior Brother will blame you in the future if something happens!” Mingshi Yin said.
Zhu Honggong’s eyes widened. He smacked his thigh and said, “You’re right, Fourth Senior Brother. How silly of me!”
“Look after Eldest Senior Brother. I’ll take my leave.”
Si Wuya felt that Yu Zhenghai was not in great danger so he left the room as well.
In the end, only Zhu Honggong and Yu Zhenghai were left in the room.
…
When dusk arrived, Zhu Honggong was still mulling over his Fourth Senior Brother’s words. The more he thought about it, the more sense they made to him. He would thump his chest from time to time and say, “Fourth Senior Brother is right. If Eldest Senior Brother recovers from this, won’t he blame me for not stopping him? I should be stricter with him now.”
He turned around and looked at Yu Zhenghai who was sound asleep. He bowed respectfully as he said, “I’m sorry, Eldest Senior Brother!”
Perhaps, Zhu Honggong’s movements were too great, or perhaps, it was for some other reason, but Yu Zhenghai woke up at this moment.
“Eldest Senior Brother?”
Yu Zhenghai did not respond to Zhu Honggong. The first thing he said was, “Bring me something to eat.”
Zhu Honggong cleared his throat before he rested his hands on his back and said with a cold expression on his face, “Eat? Look at yourself… How can you still think about eating?”
Young Yu Zhenghai was slightly taken aback. The duo’s relationship had gotten closer recently. He had been convinced by Old Eight that his relationship with Old Eight was the best among all the disciples. He had even gotten used to ordering Old Eight around. This sudden change in attitude truly took him by surprise. “I’m hungry…”
“This won’t do. This is for your good. Do you know what you ate before this? You ate the red fish that master brought back from the abyss. You should be grateful that nothing bad happened to you after eating it. If something were to happen…” Zhu Honggong continued to say sternly in the manner of a senior speaking to his junior.
“Eighth Junior Brother… Bring me something to eat. I promise this is the last time…” Yu Zhenghai said in a slightly pleading tone.
Zhu Honggong steeled his heart. “No! I was lenient toward you before. Do you really think you’re all that?” He could see the complex expression on Yu Zhenghai’s face. He sat down and said, “Come here… Give me a massage!”
“Oh.” Yu Zhenghai massaged Zhu Honggong obediently.
“I’m doing this for your good. I’m reminding you of your place by having you give me a massage. You’re the Eldest Senior Brother, but the situation in Liang Province isn’t completely settled yet. You can’t have everything you want. You must lead by example, understand?”
“Yes.”
Zhu Honggong closed his eyes with an expression of enjoyment on his face. ‘This is f*cking comfortable. It’s thrilling as well.’ He pointed at his legs and said, “Now, my legs.”
‘Comfortable.’ As he enjoyed the massage, Zhu Honggong nearly fell asleep.
Yu Zhenghai could hardly stand it so he climbed back onto the bed and fell asleep as well.
…
When night fell, the sound of snoring could be heard from the room.
Zhu Honggong was sleeping like a dead pig.
However, Zhenghai was tossing and turning in his sleep. He felt like he was burning. He was dreaming. Scenes of the past played in his mind. His fights, how he was robbed before he was sold to Lou Lan, and how his heart was gouged out to when he died; everything replayed in his mind. Scenes of him coming back to life, becoming a disciple in the Evil Sky Pavilion, obtaining the Jasper Saber, entering the Eight-leaf stage, founding the Nether Sect, and recruiting the Four Great Protectors; these memories returned to him as well.
…
The next morning.
When the sunlight from the morning sun shone into the room through the window, Zhu Honggong slowly opened his eyes. He had a good night’s rest. When he turned around and discovered Yu Zhenghai was still asleep, he said with a frown, “Get up!”
