Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Chapter 155 Selfishness without self-awareness, change

The next day.

"Immortal, are you sure you don't need us to come along?"

Zhu Changling and Wu Lie did not expect that Xu Qing did not intend to let them go to Bright Peak together.

"You only need to prepare weapons, armor, horses, and other supplies. There's no need for you to go to Bright Peak."

Xu Qing said calmly, "The power of Zhu Wu Lianhuan Manor isn't that strong, so going there wouldn't be of much help."

It would be better to prepare the armor, weapons, and supplies for the armed forces as soon as possible.

"Yes, I understand."

Zhu Changling and the others nodded and did not insist on going.

"Where is Wuji?" Xu Qing asked Zhu Changling.

"Young Master Zhang has gone to the dungeon," Zhu Changling said.

His disciples had reported this to him early on.

Xu Qing's eyes flickered slightly. This kid went to see Zhou Zhiruo again.

"Call him here."

Zhu Changling nodded and immediately went to the dungeon himself.

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At this moment, in the dark dungeon.

"Brother Wuji, I'm sorry about what happened yesterday!"

When Zhou Zhiruo, who was imprisoned in the cell, saw Zhang Wuji arrive, her eyes were red, her face was full of guilt, and her voice was soft and pitiful.

Zhang Wuji forced a smile, shook his head, and said:

"When I was a child, you saved my life. Yesterday, you tried to take my life, but I won't blame you."

Zhang Wuji's words made Zhou Zhiruo's heart skip a beat; she could easily understand the meaning behind them.

Once this matter is over, it signifies that the debt of gratitude between the two has been completely settled, and they owe each other nothing.

"Brother Wuji, I don't want to take your life, but I can't disobey my master's orders. I really don't know what to do."

Zhang Wuji waved his hand and said, "This matter is over, I don't want to talk about it anymore."

He didn't sleep all night, constantly thinking about his master's teachings, and began to try to suppress his feelings for Zhou Zhiruo.

Seeing that Zhang Wuji's attitude was firm, Zhou Zhiruo did not bring up the matter again.

But his sorrowful expression made it hard not to feel sorry for him.

Zhang Wuji's gaze darted away, his mind replaying Xu Qing's words: "Don't let the other party control you again."

"Brother Wuji, could you please beg me to spare our master?"

Looking at her expression, Zhang Wuji saw a struggle flash in his eyes, but in the end, he hardened his heart and did not agree to Zhou Zhiruo's request.

He turned away, no longer looking at Zhou Zhiruo, and said:

"Zhiruo, your master forced my parents to their deaths, caused my great master to lose his beloved disciple on his 100th birthday, and killed many righteous people."

Such a person shouldn't continue living!

“I know my master has made many mistakes, but she will always be my master. Without my master, there would be no Zhiruo today.”

"I can't just watch her die like this," Zhou Zhiruo said, her eyes filled with tears, her voice choked with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuji clenched his fist, continued with his back turned, and said:

"I must avenge my parents!"

"Brother Wuji, Zhiruo begs you, please spare my master! If you really want to take her life, why not take Zhiruo's life instead!"

Zhou Zhiruo began to cry and shout, tears streaming down her face.

Zhang Wuji felt extremely distressed upon hearing this; he felt heartache, but even more so, he felt troubled.

For Zhou Zhiruo to put him in such a difficult position for the sake of her master, abandoning her revenge for her parents, is simply too much to ask of anyone.

Thinking of all this, Zhang Wuji couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

"Don't force me!"

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Zhiruo clearly felt a chill.

For some reason, looking at the other person's back, she felt that Zhang Wuji was somewhat unfamiliar, as if he had changed.

Instead of yielding to her, he stood firm in his own will.

This is different from Zhang Wuji yesterday.

Could it be that yesterday's sword strike truly shattered the other's heart completely?!
"Young Master Zhang, the immortal requests your presence."

At this moment, Zhu Changling arrived at the dungeon. Zhou Zhiruo was specially placed in solitary confinement by him, and was not with the other Emei disciples.

This is also why their words never attracted the attention of others.

"I'll go right away."

Zhang Wuji was in a bad mood and didn't want to continue reminiscing with Zhou Zhiruo.

He had originally planned to catch up with Zhou Zhiruo before setting off, but he never expected things to turn out this way.

This made him feel even more that his master's words were absolutely correct.

It's not enough to just be nice to one person, especially when that person truly doesn't care about him and only has eyes for Abbess Miejue.

In such a situation, it would be truly pathetic to give in to the other party!
After reflecting on his actions overnight, Zhang Wuji decided to make a change.

"Brother Wuji..."

Zhang Wuji left without looking at Zhou Zhiruo again, which made her feel extremely depressed and heavy-hearted.

Zhu Changling did not immediately follow, but stood in front of the cell, gave Zhou Zhiruo a cold look, and said:

"Miss Zhou is indeed deeply devoted to the old nun Miejue, and can be considered an excellent disciple."

But you are not a good friend. Zhang Shaoxia treated you this way, and yet you ask him to let go of his parents' blood feud. Is that really something a friend should say?

"I..." Zhou Zhiruo opened her cherry-like mouth, wanting to refute something, but all her words seemed utterly powerless.

"Hmph, in the end, they're just taking advantage of Young Hero Zhang's weak nature and easy to bully. What do they mean by disobeying their master's orders? They're just bullies who pick on the weak and fear the strong."

Only Young Master Zhang wouldn't understand such a trick.

With a cold face, Zhu Changling unreservedly revealed Zhou Zhiruo's true nature.

"You're talking nonsense! I didn't!" Zhou Zhiruo retorted angrily, her face flushed red.

"hehe!"

Zhu Changling sneered, ignored him, and turned to leave.

He despised women who were oblivious to their own limitations.

That means they can only manipulate those naive young men.

In his eyes, Zhou Zhiruo's methods were far too low-level.

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After leaving the dungeon, Zhang Wuji washed his face, changed his clothes, and then went to the inner courtyard to see Xu Qing.

"Master."

He bowed respectfully.

"How do you feel?" Xu Qing sat on the stone chair and glanced at Zhang Wuji indifferently.

A bitter smile appeared on Zhang Wuji's face as he said, "It's not a pleasant feeling."

"But I will adjust myself as soon as possible and will no longer be easily affected by women!"

Zhang Wuji raised his head, and after saying these words, there was a resolute look in his eyes.

Xu Qing nodded slightly. Judging from the disciple's demeanor, there seemed to be some changes.

It seems she did take his words to heart.

Of course, he didn't expect Zhang Wuji to undergo a huge change immediately.

This is almost impossible.

But after what happened yesterday, and with his guidance, Zhang Wuji did not disappoint him; his belief was at least somewhat strengthened.

Their attitude is much better than before.

Xu Qing was already quite satisfied with this.

Zhang Wuji has a high degree of potential.

In the original story, Zhang Wuji had a turbulent childhood and never received proper guidance from anyone, which caused him to be indecisive and unable to make decisions in many situations.

Now, with Xu Qing's guidance, Zhang Wuji's character is also improving, and he will walk a different path from his original one in the future.

How great will Zhang Wuji's achievements be if he eliminates those soft weaknesses?

It seems he could truly become an unparalleled powerhouse.

As a mentor, Xu Qing really hoped to see this.

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