LRAB Chapter 98 Please, Master, expel this disciple from the 31st sect!
Chapter 98 Please, Master, expel this disciple from the 31st sect!
On the way back to the Wuhou Sect.
Throughout the journey, Zhuge Yan remained extremely quiet, barely uttering a single word to Zuo Ruotong and Lu Jin, a stark contrast to his demeanor upon arrival.
In Lu Jin's eyes, he simply thought that Junior Brother Yan had just lost his father and must be heartbroken. It was normal for him not to want to talk to anyone, so he didn't take it too seriously.
But for the experienced Zuo Ruotong, he could tell at a glance that his little apprentice was definitely carrying a heavy burden in his heart!
The journey back to the Wuhou School was silent and oppressive.
The monotonous sound of horse-drawn carriage wheels rolling over the dirt road seemed to strike Zhuge Yan's heart.
He sat upright in the carriage, his eyelids lowered. In his state of profound thought, his mind flowed like a cold stream, washing away all the pebbles of emotion, leaving only the hardest foundation of rationality.
The truth of his father's tragic death clung to the foundation stone like a poisonous vine, and the shadow of the three interior fireballs lingered.
Liang Ting is just the beginning; the ensuing entanglements will inevitably be deeper and more dangerous.
He must step into and stir up this vast and chaotic quagmire of Quanxing.
But the Sanyi Sect, Master Zuo Ruotong, Senior Brother Lu Jin, and even those fellow disciples... must not be dragged into this vortex of revenge by him.
The tragic scene of the Three Ones Sect's destruction in the original drama, like a cold omen, repeatedly flashed through Zhuge Yan's mind, aided by profound wisdom.
Wugensheng... this name is like an invisible thorn.
He dared not gamble; he could not allow his master and fellow disciples to prematurely encounter that being destined to overturn everything because of his personal grudges.
Expelled from the sect!
These four words were repeatedly refined in the core of Zhuge Yan's thinking.
This is the most direct and effective cutting method.
Only by completely severing ties can the Trinity have a reason to remain uninvolved.
But how can this be done?
Who is Master Zuo Ruotong?
The Great Abundance Immortal has seen through everything!
Any deliberate or excessive "rebellious" behavior would only be seen as a clumsy performance, a childish act of spite, or a breakdown under the influence of grief in his eyes.
He might even become more worried and follow him around more closely, which would backfire.
In the state of mystery, the efficiency of weighing the pros and cons is extremely high.
Feigning madness?
To create the illusion of betraying one's teacher and ancestors?
Did he deliberately break the sect's rules and taboos?
……
One proposal after another was put forward, only to be quickly rejected by cold, logical deduction.
The risk is too high, there are too many flaws, and it is very easy to make things worse, which will only deepen the master's worries and investigation.
Ultimately, a solution that seemed to defy "rationality" but actually aligned with "optimal efficiency" at a higher level prevailed—honesty!
Yes, honesty.
With a master like Zuo Ruotong, no scheme can escape his discerning eyes.
Only by laying bare our true core objectives and concerns can we perhaps... still have a glimmer of hope!
While Zhuge Yan was pondering, the carriage stopped at a post station for rest.
Lu Jin jumped out of the car to stretch his muscles, leaving only Zuo Ruotong, who was resting with her eyes closed, and Zhuge Yan, who seemed to be in a meditative state, inside the car.
The air inside the carriage was stagnant.
Zhuge Yan slowly raised his head. His eyes, in the Xuanji state, were so clear they were almost inorganic, yet they possessed a penetrating power as he looked directly at his master, Zuo Ruotong, who sat opposite him.
"Master."
His calm, even voice broke the silence.
Zuo Ruotong's eyelids twitched slightly, but she didn't open them, only responding with a faint "Hmm?"
"I have a request."
Zhuge Yan's tone was flat and even, as if he were stating a fact that had nothing to do with him.
Zuo Ruotong finally opened her eyes.
Those deep eyes fell on Zhuge Yan's face, as if trying to see through all the secrets in his heart.
"speak."
Zhuge Yan met his master's gaze without flinching and spoke clearly, word by word:
"Master, please expel this disciple from the Trinity Sect!"
The air seemed to freeze instantly.
Zuo Ruotong's composure vanished, replaced by utter astonishment, followed by disbelief and fury.
An invisible pressure instantly filled the cramped carriage, even causing the curtains to move without any wind.
He never expected that the secret his disciple had been holding onto all the way would be this!
"What did you say?!"
Zuo Ruotong's voice lowered, carrying the chill of an impending storm, each word like an icicle hitting the ground.
"Yan'er, do you know what you're saying?!"
"This disciple understands."
Zhuge Yan's tone remained eerily calm, as if he were discussing someone else's affairs.
"This disciple begs Master to expel me from the sect and cease to be a member of the Sanyi Sect."
"You bastard!"
Zuo Ruotong slammed her palm down on the hard wooden board beneath her, making a dull thud.
Although the wooden planks did not break, the entire carriage shook.
His eyes blazed with fury, a mixture of heartache and rage.
"Your father has just passed away, and you've lost your composure in your grief—I understand! But do you know what 'expelling you from the sect' means? That's tantamount to betraying your master and ancestors!"
Startled by the tremors inside the carriage, Lu Jin, who was outside, was about to lift the curtain to ask what was wrong, but was so frightened by the suffocating atmosphere inside the carriage and his master’s rare rage that he froze in place and dared not utter a sound.
"What did Junior Brother Yan do to make Master so angry?"
He pondered to himself.
Faced with his master Zuo Ruotong's anger, Zhuge Yan's expression remained unchanged.
The mystery shielded us from fear and guilt, leaving only a cold chain of logic in motion.
He met his master's piercing gaze, then slowly opened his mouth, his voice still chillingly steady.
"Your disciple is perfectly clear-headed, Master. It is precisely because I am clear-headed that I must act this way."
"My father's death was by no means accidental. In my inner vision, I have already glimpsed a clue. The depth of the hatred and the breadth of the involvement are far beyond my imagination."
"This disciple is going into a battlefield of carnage, a blood feud that will last until death."
"Disciple, you must find the Quanxing demon!"
Upon hearing the words "Quanxing", Zuo Ruotong's pupils suddenly contracted!
At this moment, he finally realized that Zhuge Duan's death was probably related to Quanxing!
But Quanxing has always been the common enemy of all the prestigious sects. If Zhuge Yan wanted to seek revenge against Quanxing, his master would be too busy supporting him to even think about it...
and many more!
Unless, of course, what his disciple doesn't want to see is him supporting him!
Thinking of this, Zuo Ruotong also took a deep look at Zhuge Yan in front of her.
In response, Zhuge Yan remained expressionless and continued, his logic crystal clear.
"I bear a blood feud, and this road is extremely dangerous, with no chance of survival."
The Sanyi Sect is a prestigious and righteous sect, the culmination of your life's work, Master, and the place where many of your fellow disciples find their home and livelihood.
"If I am still a member of the Sanyi Sect, no matter what I do, in the eyes of outsiders, it will be a war between the Sanyi Sect and the Quanxing Sect!"
The grudge of one disciple will drag the entire sect into a monstrous vortex!
At that time, surrounded by powerful enemies and vulnerable to hidden attacks, the century-old foundation of the Sanyi Sect may be in danger of collapse!
Even if I were to die ten thousand times, I could not atone for my sins!
"Only by severing ties with the sect and drawing a clear line can I ensure that everything I do, whether it be life or death, success or failure, is unrelated to the Sanyi Sect."
Even if a disciple falls into demonic ways and suffers disgrace, it will not tarnish the sect's reputation or endanger the safety of fellow disciples.
"This is the result of my careful consideration. To ensure the safety of our sect, I humbly request my master... to grant my request!"