Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 21 Better to be a dog in times of peace than a human in times of chaos.

"Wu Gensheng, Gu Qiting, I never expected them to come looking for me on their own initiative..."

On the official road, Zhao Zhen hurried along while pondering his current situation.

Without a doubt, Wugensheng, the leader of Quanxing Sect, had developed some interest in him after that incident at Yinghelou; otherwise, he wouldn't have traveled all that way to find him with Gu Jiting.

However, given Wugensheng's character and the information I had deliberately leaked to him earlier, as long as I don't provoke him, he certainly won't actively cause me trouble.

The most pressing matter right now is Liu Wanshan from the Xiangxi Corpse-Driving Sect.

I ruined his plans before, but I didn't kill him immediately. Now he must be holding a grudge against me.

Being targeted by the Quanxing gang, who are truly ruthless and capable of any evil, would be a much more troublesome situation than dealing with Wugensheng now.

Therefore, when you're out and about, try to mind your own business as little as possible.

Just like this massacre of the village, even though Zhao Zhen had made every possible preparation, he still managed to kill everyone present with lightning speed.

But man proposes, God disposes. The methods of the supernatural are incredibly diverse. Even though Zhao Zhen has been traveling around for so long, he wouldn't dare say that he has seen all the spells.

Just like Liu Wanshan's method of transporting corpses, although it is unknown what kind of evil method he used to refine the corpses to be indistinguishable from the aura of a living person, he successfully deceived Zhao Zhen's eyes in any way.

"Well, while we're attending the Lu family's grand banquet, we can try to contact some righteous friends and give Liu Wanshan a good kick in the 'exorcism' and 'defend the righteous path'."

There's a saying that goes something like this: The best defense is a good offense!

To avoid having to live in constant fear of Liu Wanshan's retaliation in the future, Zhao Zhen decided to strike first!

As long as Liu Wanshan's brutal massacre of the village is publicized, there's no need to worry about a lack of righteous "hot-blooded youths" stepping forward to "exterminate evil and defend the righteous path."

Once we've gathered three to five people, we'll go to the inn to buy news that Liu Wanshan is alone. Then, we'll coordinate with his Golden Escape Flowing Light technique to unleash a "Divine Soldiers Descending from the Sky"!
Tsk, the scene is a bit cruel. At least if Zhao Zhen were in Liu Wanshan's shoes, just putting himself in Liu Wanshan's shoes would give him a headache.

Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen's previously somewhat depressed mood gradually brightened.

Humans are ultimately social animals. Spending too much time alone will eventually cause mental health problems due to the gloomy mood.

In an era with limited entertainment options, Zhao Zhen's method of relieving stress was quite simple.

"The rain is falling from the sky, thunder is rumbling, the stream is dry, the fish are splashing around, I love my mother but dare not speak..."
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Two days later, at the Lu family's territory.

In this era where wars and riots are constantly raging, life is tough not only for ordinary people but also for those in the supernatural world.

After all, how many people can truly remain uninvolved when they are in this Central Plains?
The Lu family patriarch was celebrating his 80th birthday, which was actually an opportunity to pass on the position of head of the Lu family to Lu Jin's father, Lu Xuan. So the Lu family sent out invitations widely and invited many friends in the industry.

This year happens to be a relatively good year, with no major battles breaking out, so everyone had the same idea: to take this opportunity to have some fun.

So, before they even reached the Lu family's territory, Zhao Zhen saw many prominent figures from the industry along the way.

The leaders of various sects, including Jiyun Society, Huode Sect, and Yanwu Sect, all arrived with their most beloved disciples upon invitation.

In addition, the other three families among the four families that are on par with the Lu family—the Gao family, the Wang family, and the Lü family—will naturally also be present on this occasion.

To be honest, Zhao Zhen has traveled to many places over the years, but due to the continuous war, he has not seen any place as lively as the Lu family's place today.

Perhaps because he had personally experienced the peacetime era, Zhao Zhen still felt from the bottom of his heart that compared to the prosperous times of his previous life, the Lu family's liveliness was ultimately far inferior. Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen shook his head with some emotion.

"Better to be a dog in times of peace than a human in times of chaos. It may sound exaggerated, but it truly reflects the feelings of many people living in turbulent times..."

"Little guy, you're not that old, but you've really got this to say."

Just as I was feeling sentimental, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind me.

Zhao Zhen turned his head and saw that Zuo Ruotong, the leader of the Sanyi Sect, had quietly approached him from several meters behind and was nodding and smiling at him.

"Junior Zhao Zhen greets Master Zuo."

Zhao Zhen clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully to Zuo Ruotong.

"Before he left, I heard from Jin'er that he had sent you an invitation, and he said that you replied and agreed to attend the banquet."

But after the incident at Yinghelou spread, Jin'er was worried that you would be bothered by it and wouldn't come again, but she didn't expect you to come in the end anyway.

"Since I have promised Brother Lu, I will do my best to fulfill my duty."

As for the issue of my status as a junior, if the elders of the Lu family mind, then I will simply leave on my own.

"Hehe, back when you came to visit my Sanyi Mountain, I said that as long as you do not commit any crimes in the future, my Sanyi Mountain gate will always be open to you."

Since you were invited by Jin'er today, and we've happened to meet by chance, why don't you come with me to the Lu family's banquet?

Zhao Zhen looked up and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes as she looked at Zuo Ruotong.

He was actually worried that his identity might cause some unpleasantness at the Lu family patriarch's birthday banquet, but now that he could travel with Zuo Ruotong, all the problems would be solved!

Even if someone at the banquet is concerned about his identity, they certainly won't say anything out of respect for "Da Ying Immortal".

"Thank you very much, Master Zuo!"

Zhao Zhen bowed deeply once again, his respect for the Great Ying Immortal deepening even further.

"It's nothing, just a small favor. Let's go."

"Yes."

Following behind Zuo Ruotong, looking at Zuo Ruotong's slender but unusually straight back, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but sigh again.

Li Muxuan, Li Muxuan, with the opportunity to become a disciple of such a virtuous and accomplished master, what more could you possibly want?

I had no choice. If it weren't for the old man, I would probably have had to be reincarnated the day after I transmigrated, so I accepted this identity.

But what about you?
You played a winning hand terribly, even managing to break up four twos one by one. All for your rebellious "untainted" nature, how long are you going to keep being so willful?

After I messed up Yinghe Tower last time, although Li Muxuan didn't have any further conflicts with the people of Qingzhu Garden, given his personality, it was only a matter of time before he caused trouble.

Tsk, next time we run into him, I'll have to teach him a lesson on behalf of the Left Gate Master...

(End of this chapter)