Elder Qi and Zhang Zhicong's hearts tightened upon hearing this.
Whenever the topic touched upon Ling Feng, it inevitably made them a bit nervous.
However, both of them maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.
"Who said I'm here to snatch disciples? Elder Liu, do I look like someone who is unreasonable and bossy?"
Elder Qi was not very polite towards the newcomer.
It was evident that although both were elders, their status and positions were similar.
This Elder Liu, named Liu Jin, if there were rankings among the elders of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, his ranking would be slightly higher than Elder Qi's.
His cultivation was also slightly higher.
Therefore, Elder Liu was completely unceremonious with Elder Qi!
"Haha, you've always been unreasonable, otherwise why would you come here in the middle of the night? If you weren't here for that disciple, who else could you be here for? Could it be that you're here for Zhang Zhicong? Our sect does not advocate for such relationships!"
Liu Jin had a characteristic: he was a foul-mouthed person.
Zhang Zhicong had already experienced this before.
Of course, Elder Qi was even more aware of Liu Jin's foul mouth and was quite accustomed to it.
"Elder Liu, aren't you just following me here because you have nothing better to do in the middle of the night? What? In the middle of the night, are you trying to steal my jade and embrace my fragrance? Then you've come to the wrong place!"
Elder Qi's retort was neither here nor there to Liu Jin.
However, Zhang Zhicong beside them could only offer a wry smile.
His status and position were a notch lower than both of them. If it were just one of them, he might have been able to interject a few words.
But with both of them here, Zhang Zhicong felt considerable pressure.
"Heh heh, do I need to steal jade and embrace fragrance? If I fancy a disciple, I'll just give them some benefits, and wouldn't that disciple follow me? Elder Qi, speaking of which, you're too stingy!"
Liu Jin sneered.
Elder Qi's brows furrowed, "Elder Liu, what are you here for?"
"Heh heh, it's very simple. I'm just here to see the disciple you were fighting over during the day. Zhang Zhicong, I've heard this kid is quite good. He even went to the back mountain today. What? With such a wild heart, do you still want to keep him under your wing?"
Liu Jin turned his attention to Zhang Zhicong and attacked!
Zhang Zhicong couldn't help but tremble in his heart, and his expression was not very pleasant.
In fact, Elder Qi beside him also trembled. This Liu Jin was truly courting death.
He actually wanted Ling Feng to join his lineage?
With his demeanor, was he even worthy?
A little dwarf, walking by the river, would probably drown, yet he dared to look up at the sea!?
"Heh heh, didn't my disciple just go to the back mountain to apologize to Elder Qi? It's normal for young people to be a bit unruly. Elder Liu, if it's for this disciple, then it's still..."
"What? Are you trying to drive me away?"
Liu Jin's expression turned cold, giving Zhang Zhicong no chance to dismiss him.
Zhang Zhicong's expression sank, "Elder Liu misunderstands. It's just that this disciple is indeed already under my tutelage..."
"So what? He was just coincidentally chosen by you today. Can you still prevent him from joining my lineage as an elder?"
Liu Jin was not only foul-mouthed but also liked to be aggressive.
Seeing Zhang Zhicong's expression become even more unsightly, even a bit annoyed.
Elder Qi beside him stepped forward directly, blocking Zhang Zhicong behind him.
Zhang Zhicong's eyes widened, and he was instantly awakened.
Elder Qi was reminding him that it would be unnecessary to offend Liu Jin for the sake of a disciple.
Of course, if Zhang Zhicong had shown a bit more agitation just now, it would also have been inappropriate.
It would inevitably make Liu Jin suspicious.
This Liu Jin was quite astute, and he definitely wasn't here to deliberately cause trouble.
"Elder Liu, it seems you are the one here to snatch disciples!"
Elder Qi retorted with a cold smile.
Liu Jin also showed a smile, "Heh heh, what do you mean snatch? Snatching disciples from Zhang Zhicong? Is he worthy? Moreover, this disciple isn't someone he can just take in as he pleases. How about it? Elder Qi, shall we go take a look together? I'm also quite interested in this kid!"
Elder Qi's smile on his face slightly subsided upon hearing this.
He had already figured out Liu Jin's purpose.
This Liu Jin had probably heard some rumors in the back mountain, so he wanted to come and check Ling Feng's reality!
This Liu Jin was usually quite meddlesome and must have developed some interest in Ling Feng.
He wasn't here to snatch disciples, but to see Ling Feng.
"Alright, then let's go take a look together. Heh heh, Zhang Zhicong, you can't blame me for snatching your disciple now!"
Elder Qi agreed with a smile and then gave Zhang Zhicong a look.
Zhang Zhicong was instantly awakened and understood Elder Qi's meaning, so he quickly sent a message to Ling Feng.
However, Liu Jin, seeing Elder Qi's demeanor, was somewhat puzzled, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"Alright, let's go. Zhang Zhicong, you won't hide him and refuse to let us see him, will you?"
Liu Jin said very forcefully.
Zhang Zhicong's face was cold, "How could that be? Since Elder Liu is interested, I will take Elder Liu and Elder Qi to see this disciple!"
Elder Qi nodded secretly from the side.
Zhang Zhicong's current attitude was the correct one. It was natural to be unhappy, but there was absolutely no need to fall out.
Moreover, since this Liu Jin was courting death, they were naturally willing to escort him.
"Heh heh, that's good. Elder Qi, in a while, we'll see whose skills are more brilliant. If this disciple is good, I'll really take him!"
Liu Jin still looked somewhat smug.
However, Elder Qi did not respond to Liu Jin's words. He knew very well that Liu Jin must be muttering something in his heart.
Elder Qi maintained a half-smile, which made Liu Jin's heart itch.
Soon, the few of them arrived at Ling Feng's residence.
"Oh, Zhang Zhicong, you're quite good to your disciple, letting him live in such a nice place?"
Liu Jin immediately noticed the extraordinary nature of the residence. Compared to other inner disciples, this place was a bit too good.
Zhang Zhicong's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface and replied indifferently, "It's normal, there are many disciples inside."
Meaning a collective dormitory!
Liu Jin's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Oh, is that so? Then let someone come out!"
"No need to greet me."
Ling Feng's figure suddenly appeared at the doorway, and he walked towards them step by step.
Ling Feng's expression was not good. Elder Qi and Zhang Zhicong's hearts trembled, and they even dared not look directly at Ling Feng.
However, Liu Jin beside them looked at Ling Feng with some surprise.
"You are the disciple who was fought over today?"
"You are the Liu Jin who is courting death?"
Ling Feng stared indifferently at Liu Jin, his steps already closing to within three meters of Liu Jin.
Liu Jin's eyes widened, looking at Ling Feng as if he had seen a ghost. At this moment, he finally realized what was wrong.
This Ling Feng seemed to have known they were coming long ago!
"Zhang Zhicong, what's going on..."
Liu Jin's eyes widened, and he turned to look at Zhang Zhicong.
But before Zhang Zhicong could respond.
Ling Feng had already appeared before him like a phantom. Liu Jin immediately felt a sharp pain in his chest.
Then he looked down in confusion!
Elder Qi beside him flinched, "This move again!"
This Liu Jin was truly courting death!