Chapter Eighty-Five: Overbearing to the End

  Who are you again? Xiao Gu furrowed his brow.

  It was just a matter of retrieving the supplies that the Law Enforcement Peak deserved, but he didn't expect there to be so many problems. Although Xiao Gu had also thought that it wouldn't be that easy, this series of twists and turns still made him feel somewhat indignant.

  It's something that belongs to the Law Enforcement Peak, what's wrong with taking it yourself? It seems that after the Law Enforcement Peak fell, these people have indeed forgotten the once most just and strict Law Enforcement Peak!

  Only with blood can they remember all this again. Xiao Gu's face was expressionless, but the killing intent in his heart was surging violently.

  Perhaps he didn't have any feelings for the Law Enforcement Peak, but a inexplicable sentiment made him unable to bear someone treating the Law Enforcement Peak like this. Moreover, Xiao Gu was able to sensitively discover that this sentiment came from almost being a useless person, Old Zhao!

  I am the Outer Sect's Elder, who are you to dare slaughter in the outer hall? The newcomer reported his identity as the Law Enforcement Elder, and judging from his age, he is at least a senior strongman of the older generation.

  I came to take the law enforcement peak supply for them, they made things difficult in every way, died and deserved it. Xiao Gu said briefly and concisely, and didn't put this person in his eyes.

  Perhaps this old generation strongman has already stepped into the next realm, but for Xiao Gu, he is simply fearless.

  The sect's rules dictated that he couldn't act rashly, especially towards a disciple who had done nothing wrong.

  Xiao Gu believed that the Temple of Gods must have rules in this regard, otherwise it would not be possible for it to grow so large. Without rules, there is no square inch, and if the law enforcement elder is allowed to act arbitrarily, the Temple of Gods would have been finished long ago.

  How dare you, a young disciple, to confront me directly? Perhaps it was Xiao Gu's nonchalant attitude that enraged the Law Enforcement Elder, who had no good face from the start and began to accuse Xiao Gu harshly.

  You're overthinking it, I just wanted to take the supplies from the Law Enforcement Peak. Besides, I think a great Law Enforcement Elder like you shouldn't be so narrow-minded, Xiao Gu smiled calmly.

  Alright, let's not mention the offense against me for now. I'll ask you instead, why did you kill them? Do you know that slaughtering fellow disciples is a capital crime? Are you aware of your guilt? Seeing that this move couldn't intimidate Xiao Gu, the Law Enforcement Elder immediately put on a stern face.

  Killing fellow disciples, what a big hat, Xiao Gu sneers.

  If this title is confirmed, Xiao Gu will be punished by the sect with extreme punishment, and may even implicate his family. This would be a disaster that ordinary disciples might not recover from in ten lifetimes, but for Xiao Gu, it's far worse.

  You said I killed my fellow disciple, do you have any evidence? Xiao Gu looked at the elder with a smug expression.

  You, with so many people watching, the evidence is right here, don't you dare to quibble? The law enforcement elder's face changed, pointing at the corpse on the ground.

  I'm really curious, how did you become an elder, was it just because your foolishness pleased some big shot? Xiao Gu looked at the elder in front of him with a hint of a smile.

  You, come here, take it down for me, and stop acting like a dignified elder with your blowing beard and glaring eyes.

  What's wrong with you guys? Do you want to die? Xiao Gu looked at his disciples who were closing in.

  These people who have come are all disciples brought by the deacons, and each of their cultivations is not bad. As for the disciples who were here from the beginning, they had already been scared stupid at this time.

  I've seen dominance before, but never this dominant!

  At a word, they draw their swords and kill people. Even the famous Zhang Gongzi was killed. Now, they have even clashed with the Chief Elder. Where did these fierce men come from?

  How dare you, a new disciple, still want to resist? You can't stir up much of a commotion. If you surrender obediently, that's the end of it. But if you continue to resist... humph! The Elder in charge looked at Xiao Gu with disdain and said.

  Is it? Then on what grounds are you arresting me? Xiao Gu asked fearlessly.

  Killing a fellow disciple is an unforgivable sin, isn't that enough? As for the matter of offending me, I won't hold it against you, said the Elder of the Executive Council in a cold tone.

  "Oh, you said it too, harming fellow disciples, so I'm innocent then!" Xiao Gu said as he prepared to leave.

  It seems you're not going to confess, so don't blame me...

  Do you know the rules of Shen Gong or not? Xiao Gu interrupted him impatiently.

  What do you want to say, anyway, the fact that you recklessly killed your fellow disciples is a fact, no matter how eloquent you are, it's useless. The elder in charge was finally made somewhat unable to keep up with his thoughts by Xiao Gu, and now he just wants to catch Xiao Gu as soon as possible.

  You're talking about fellow disciples, but as the chief elder, don't you know that these outer sect disciples are nothing more than slaves? The sect has rules, and formal disciples killing outer sect disciples is not a crime. Have you forgotten all of this? Xiao Gu sneered repeatedly.

  You... this... the elder stuttered and couldn't get a word out.

  Similarly, other disciples have no reason to refute either.

  What Xiao Gu said is true, and the Temple of Gods does have this rule.

  However, the outer disciples provided by all the younger brothers are not people that everyone is willing to offend. Once they are offended, they can reduce their supplies for any reason, so even if there is such a rule, everyone chooses to forget it selectively.

  It can be said that this is almost the same as the implicit rules.

  Nowadays, this rule has been clearly and openly stated by Xiao Gu Guangming, making everyone feel like they have eaten a dead fly.

  ……

  Finally, Xiao Gu got the supply of ten years from the Law Enforcement Peak.

  The elder deacon originally wanted to find some reason to take down Xiao Gu, but when he learned that Xiao Gu almost killed Li Tianyi and even provoked Li Tiandao to take action, he immediately dropped the idea.

  ……

  Law Enforcement Peak is still desolate and barren, but on the summit there are unexpectedly many more happy voices and laughter.

  Not bad, let this old man also bask in the glory. Zhao Lao's body was hunched and his coughing continued, but at this moment he seemed very spirited, sitting with Xiao Gu and others eating and drinking, without any of the airs of a master.

  Xiao Gu was also deeply moved, this kind of warmth he rarely felt, so he cherished it. Xiao Ya's crazy and silly behavior didn't need to be said, even Jian Yi put down his cold face, although not exactly warm and friendly, but also didn't make people feel chilled.

  Alright, the old man will head back first. You young people chat more, and when it's evening, if the little guy isn't bothered, come to my place for a visit. Half a moment later, Old Zhao slowly got up with the help of Jianyi, smiled and said a couple of words to Xiao Gu, then left under his support.

  Xiao Gu nodded, he instinctively felt that Old Zhao didn't seem to have any malicious intentions towards him, and Old Zhao was very clear about everything regarding himself. This was just a vague feeling, without any basis, but Xiao Gu believed it anyway.

  Thinking back to the time when he saw Zhao Lao, that terrifying aura, Xiao Gu even believed that he was comparable to the middle-aged man and the war soul he met on the Barbaric Island!

  ……

  The night is always cool and refreshing, especially on the rugged Execution Peak. The bright moonlight shines all over the ground, and the broken Execution Peak seems to have come back to life at this moment.

  Xiao Gu went alone to Zhao Lao's residence without telling Xiao Yatou and Jian Yi.

  Zhao Lao's residence was very simple, or rather - dilapidated. It was just a small room in the original palace that hadn't collapsed yet, slightly cleaned up and became his residence, which can be said to be extremely simple.

  Xiao Gu even saw the wildly growing vines and insects searching for food outside the door.

  Dong dong dong.

  Xiao Gu walked up and knocked on the rotten wooden board that was called a door, then stood aside quietly waiting.

  Come in.

  After a long time, a slightly hoarse voice finally came, followed by a violent cough.

  Pushing open the door, Xiao Gu saw Zhao Lao sitting alone with his back to him.

  There were very few things in the room, a stone bed, a thin quilt, then a stone stool and a stone table missing one corner, and Old Zhao was sitting on that only stone stool.

  Xiao Gu Yuanyuan saw Feng Zhuzi, Xiao Gu made a slight fist towards Zhao Lao's back.

  Cough, no need for formalities, I've said it before, we're all useless people now, just call me Old Zhao. And also, there's no need to use pseudonyms here, no one will know anyway. Old Zhao smiled faintly and turned around.

  Yes, Old Zhao. Xiao Gu didn't have any unexpected surprises. He had a premonition beforehand and now it's just been confirmed. However, Xiao Gu is still very curious about how Old Zhao knew his true identity. Could it be that Old Zhao can also see through to the origin like Xiaoyao?