Chapter 97: Welcoming All Who Come

The only answer Wang Changsheng received was a cold snort from the Second Elder.

Although the Wei family had a deep grudge against the Corpse Refining Sect, they still carried the bearing and pride of a great clan. The quarters provided for Wang Changsheng and the others formed an independent small courtyard, complete with pavilions, towers, small bridges, and meandering streams—every comfort included.

In this regard, the Wei family had been quite thoughtful, exuding the aura of a prestigious house.

“Steward Wang, why should we remain here?” Chen Shangyi asked the moment the Second Elder withdrew. “It’s far too dangerous to stay.”

Several spirit stones flew from Wang Changsheng’s hands, weaving a simple soundproof array. Only then did he relax. He sank onto the chair in the courtyard, his face etched with unease.

Throughout his conversation with Wei Tong, Wang Changsheng had lived in dread, fearing that Wei Tong might slap him dead.

“It’s exhausting,” Wang Changsheng said quietly. “Dealing with these powerhouses is truly perilous.”

After a moment, he looked at Chen Shangyi and explained, “As for staying in the Wei family, it’s simple: because the Wei family is safe.”

“Safe?” Chen Shangyi demanded. “On what grounds?”

Chen Shangyi did not believe the Wei family was safe. In his view, Jinning City was most dangerous because of the Wei family, who possessed a True Immortal who had attained the Golden Core Dao and could end lives at any moment.

“Because within the Wei family, they dare not move,” Wang Changsheng said. “We entered under the eyes of the world. If we cannot leave alive, whose fault do you think it would be?”

“Besides, Jinning City is not solely the Wei family…” he added in a low mutter.

Chen Shangyi understood at once. Though not foolish, he lacked experience in the outside world; one gentle hint from Wang Changsheng was enough.

The forces of Jinning City were mixed. While the Wei family dominated, other powers that had taken root here possessed considerable strength.

If Wang Changsheng and the others left, mysterious attacks would likely follow. Ever since their arrival, battles with the Wei family had broken out. Given the enmity between the Wei family and the Corpse Refining Sect, any misfortune would first fall on the Wei family’s shoulders. It was possible that enemies of the Wei family would seize the chance to frame them.

Moreover, without evidence, it was uncertain whether the Wei family would act.

The most important matter, Wang Changsheng suspected, was that the hidden Sect Master’s Dao incarnation had already appeared.

“Therefore, remaining in the Wei family is safest of all. In fact, the Wei family should even take care of our safety,” Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

Chen Shangyi’s eyes brightened with understanding. Zhang Cunzhong, who had been indignant earlier, now looked at Wang Changsheng with admiration.

“Of course, this rests on the Corpse Refining Sect’s vast power. Otherwise, we would not have survived today,” Wang Changsheng said gravely.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

“Moreover, do not wander outside. Although the Wei family will not harm us, causing trouble is inevitable,” Wang Changsheng said. “Try to avoid unnecessary incidents.”

Everyone immediately agreed.

Wang Changsheng avoided seeking trouble himself, yet the Wei family did not intend to let them settle in peacefully.

An hour later, outside the small courtyard, a crowd of Wei family cultivators had gathered.

“Steward Wang, more and more Wei disciples are gathering outside. I fear…” Chen Shangyi said in a low voice, “I fear the Wei family has begun to seek trouble!”

Wang Changsheng nodded, a mysterious smile appearing on his face.

“It seems the lesson we gave was not enough,” he said quietly.

When they first arrived at the Wei family, Wang Changsheng had noted that the clan still possessed good family upbringing. Now that the Wei family cultivators were massing outside the courtyard and the high-level members had not stepped forward to stop them, Wang Changsheng realized the Wei family was deliberately stirring up trouble.

Killing was out of the question, but a beating seemed necessary. Since they wished to be beaten, let them be beaten until they hurt, so they would stop causing trouble.

“Even the Second Elder is not stepping forward, and Wei Tong is not stopping…” Wang Changsheng said in a deep voice, “It seems the pressure the Sect Master gave Wei Tong is still immense… He was probably made to suffer humiliation, otherwise it would not be like this.”

“Let us go and see for ourselves.”

Wang Changsheng immediately called Chen Shangyi and the others, opened the small courtyard gate, and saw at least a hundred Wei family cultivators gathered outside.

Most of their cultivations were not high, mostly at the Opening Pulse realm. A few whose cultivations he could not see through, but from the aura they emitted, they were clearly at the Nascent Soul realm.

Wang Changsheng gave Zhang Cunzhong a glance.

Zhang Cunzhong immediately understood. He stepped forward, summoned his magic artifact coffin, and smashed it heavily at the entrance of the courtyard, deeply embedding it with a flickering gloomy and cold aura.

“What? Want to find trouble?” Zhang Cunzhong looked at the Wei family cultivators, his face showing disdain.

Looking around, the Wei family cultivators who had come to cause trouble had none in the Golden Core realm; the highest were only Nascent Soul fourth or fifth layer. Such goods, Zhang Cunzhong completely did not place in his eyes. He could slap a large group with one palm.

“What? What are we doing in the Wei family, and do we need an outsider to point fingers?”

One Nascent Soul realm cultivator stepped forward and looked at Zhang Cunzhong, saying in a deep voice, “Do not forget, this is the Wei family!”

“What about the Wei family?” Zhang Cunzhong said as he was about to make a move.

“Cunzhong!”

At this moment, Wang Changsheng called out to stop Zhang Cunzhong.

These Wei family disciples coming to cause trouble, gathering in such numbers without being stopped, obviously the Wei family knew about it. They had not stopped, meaning their meaning was already obvious.

No Golden Core realm expert appearing meant that the Wei family did not want to truly fight.

“Speak. What do you gather here for?” Wang Changsheng said in a deep voice, “You get only one chance. Do not make excuses. If I am not satisfied, I will simply return. If you have the ability, then come in and hit us!”

The Wei family Nascent Soul realm cultivator pondered for a moment, then looked at Wang Changsheng and said in a deep voice, “I heard that friend is a steward of the Corpse Refining Sect, so many Wei family brothers wish to spar with Steward Wang and ask Steward Wang for guidance!”

“… ”

Wang Changsheng looked at the crowd and directly revealed a cold smile.

The Wei family had indeed hit upon a good idea, knowing that Wang Changsheng’s cultivation was not high, so they directly placed their target on Wang Changsheng.

Mainly, once they chose to challenge Chen Shangyi and the others, the seriousness of the matter would be several levels higher.

“Very good, reasonable and justified!” Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

The Nascent Soul realm cultivator saw Wang Changsheng’s smile and felt somewhat apprehensive in his heart, always feeling uneasy. But the words had already been said, he could not take them back!

“Steward Wang, what do you think?” the Nascent Soul realm cultivator asked in a deep voice.

“I agree!” Wang Changsheng said with half-narrowed eyes.

“Steward Wang!”

“Steward Wang, do not agree!”

“Steward Wang, do not promise them. Let us all go together and defeat them!”

…

A group of Corpse Refining Sect disciples heard Wang Changsheng agreeing and immediately tried to stop him.

Wang Changsheng waved his hand to signal everyone not to speak. Then Wang Changsheng looked at the Wei family cultivators and said, “You have also seen it. My cultivation is not high, only at the Opening Pulse realm!”

“In that case, let us do it this way. Same Opening Pulse realm, no matter which layer you are in, you can come and try. Take this opportunity to properly instruct you!” Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

Since you say to instruct, then instruct.

“Arrogant!”

“Let me come. I want to give him a memorable lesson!”

“You better not come. You are only Opening Pulse third layer… I will come. I am Opening Pulse eighth layer. Dealing with such people should not be too much of a problem!”

…

A group of Wei family disciples heard Wang Changsheng’s words and were also furious.

It is just that you instruct, but it is just polite. The real meaning is to take this opportunity to teach you a lesson!

Who would have thought that Wang Changsheng would climb the pole? Since you say you need instruction, then I will be obliged to instruct you?

In the eyes of the Wei family disciples, Wang Changsheng really thought he had won?

“Come on, whoever wants to come. First say it. Within the Opening Pulse realm, all can come!” Wang Changsheng said with a smile, “Whether it is Opening Pulse first layer or Opening Pulse ninth layer, no one is rejected!”

“Then please Steward Wang move to the Wudang Hall. There it can be exerted better!” the Nascent Soul realm cultivator said.

“No need!”

Wang Changsheng directly waved his hand and said, “It is just instructing you. No need for such a good place. Let us do it here!”

“You…”

Hearing Wang Changsheng’s words, the Wei family disciples’ expressions became increasingly ugly.

“I cannot hold it anymore. I will come!” One Wei family disciple jumped out, his face indignant, looking at Wang Changsheng, wishing he could devour Wang Changsheng alive.

Wang Changsheng immediately saw through this person’s cultivation, only at the Opening Pulse eighth layer realm!

“My name is…” The Opening Pulse eighth layer Wei family disciple looked at Wang Changsheng with a gloomy expression, preparing to introduce himself.

“Stop!” Wang Changsheng said with a smile, “No need to tell me your name!”

“Because, in any case, I will not remember it!”

“You!!” The Opening Pulse eighth layer Wei family disciple was so angry in his heart that he wished he could tear Wang Changsheng apart immediately.

“What you!” Wang Changsheng said disdainfully, “I advise you to directly use your so-called War Secret Art. Otherwise, you may not even block one move!”

“Hum!”

The Opening Pulse eighth layer Wei family disciple gave a cold hum. Being so despised by Wang Changsheng, of course he was not happy. Looking at Wang Changsheng, he said in a deep voice, “Dealing with someone like you who only knows talking big, you do not even need the War Secret Art!”

Wang Changsheng shook his head, some regretfully said, “That is a pity. Originally I wanted to experience the Wei family’s War Secret Art…”