Chapter 128

Chapter 128

Chen Chaoxi's face twisted with conflict.

Should he save her or not?

If he saved her, he'd have to abandon the goods.

If he didn't, what if it was real?

From the woods, the woman's agonized cries grew louder, sending chills down Chen Chaoxi's spine.

But remembering his past encounters, he gritted his teeth, shut his eyes, and turned a blind eye.

Out of sight, out of mind.

He pretended nothing had happened.

At the sect, Elder Bai was furious.

"Instead of investigating a fellow disciple's plea for help, he guards a pile of worthless junk. Hmph! Utterly hopeless!"

"Poor evaluation!"

Meanwhile, Qin Han encountered a similar situation.

However, he had Nightmare and the High Priest with the other Spirits stand guard while he rushed toward the source of the screams.

When he arrived, he saw the very same Desire Serpent he'd let go earlier, draped over a tree branch, straining its voice to play three roles at once, putting on a theatrical performance.

"Help me! Help me! Ahhh!"

Their eyes met.

The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.

"Weren't you supposed to leave?"

The little serpent spread its claws awkwardly. "Duty calls, what can I do? If you hadn't broken my disguise earlier, I would've sensed you coming and avoided this mess."

After Qin Han returned and gathered Nightmare and the others, the disciple returned with help.

The repairs on the carriage were swiftly completed, and they prepared to head back to the sect.

Coincidentally, Qin Han was going the same way, so they traveled together.

Before long, they arrived at the mountain gate—a winding staircase of roughly a thousand steps.

At the entrance, a burly elder sat on a sedan chair, carried by two panting servants struggling upward.

The elder's massive frame proved too much for them, and one servant suddenly collapsed to his knees, nearly tipping the chair over.

"What's wrong with you? Didn't you eat?"

"Can't even muster a bit of strength? People will think this elder is fat!"

"Disgraceful!"

After a few more curses, the elder's gaze landed on Qin Han. He pointed imperiously.

"You two! Replace them and carry me up."

The disciple beside Qin Han whispered, "That's the Logistics Elder. He holds significant authority in the sect. Offending him would have severe consequences."

"The steps aren't that high. If we put in some effort, we can manage quickly."

The Logistics Elder barked, "Hurry up! Quit dawdling! This elder has to report to the sect leader!"

Qin Han ignored him completely, stepping onto the staircase without a second glance.

Furious, the Logistics Elder stomped his feet in impotent rage.

"Who is that? What's his name? This elder will make his life miserable!"

"I'll make him regret ever joining the sect!"

On the steps, Qin Han suddenly turned back with a faint smile.

"It's been a while since I killed anyone. Maybe I'll start with you."

The Logistics Elder's fingers trembled with rage. "Y-You dare! Do you know who I am?"

"The Logistics Elder—your sect's money god! Understand?"

Qin Han: "Don't care who you are. I'm not part of your sect. Not my problem."

"You... you... you..." The Logistics Elder fumed for a long while before finally blurting out, "Oh, you're not from our sect. Never mind then, I can't do anything to you. Go on, leave."

Qin Han strode away without hesitation.

Yet after a good while, the elder suddenly snapped out of his daze. "If he's not a disciple of our sect, how was he able to ascend the mountain gate? Quick, stop him!"

Unfortunately, by then, Qin Han had already reached the halfway platform of the Tai Xu Sect. There, Elder Bai, with his snow-white hair and beard, happened to be waiting. Stroking his beard, he burst into hearty laughter.

"Excellent! Unafraid of authority, undaunted by obstacles—what a fine young man! I now declare that you have passed the trial!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Competition Leaderboard underwent another change. Qin Han's score soared to a staggering 6,000 points, once again securing his position at the very top!

Faced with Elder Bai's praise, Qin Han replied calmly, "I merely did what I ought to do. It's nothing worthy of acclaim."

Elder Bai nodded again, his eyes shining as brightly as lit lightbulbs.