Chapter 2576: Even a Dog Must Be Beaten in Consideration of Its Owner!

"I didn't expect you guys to have some stock! If you'd been this obedient earlier, you wouldn't have had to suffer physical pain, right?" Li Zhuo weighed the Heavenly Crystal in his hand, looking smug.

Duan Tao and the others said indignantly, "Li Zhuo, we've given you the Heavenly Crystal. Can we go now?"

Li Zhuo laughed. "Kid, I broke your leg yesterday, and today you're bouncing around? Seems like there's a capable person among you. By the way, did you go to Xiaoyun Bieyuan yesterday?"

Xiaoyun Bieyuan was Ye Yuan's residence.

Duan Tao and the others changed color. "Li Zhuo, I advise you not to set your sights on him. Otherwise, you'll die ugly!"

Li Zhuo laughed heartily. "On Thousand Bird Peak, there's no one I, Li Zhuo, can't afford to offend! You newly ascended rookies think you're untouchable? Even if he's talented and lives in Xiaoyun Bieyuan, he'll still have to kneel and lick my boots!"

Beside him, a lackey said smugly, "You probably don't know, but Brother Zhuo is the personal servant of Inner Disciple Lu Zhanyuan! It doesn't matter if you haven't heard of Lord Lu Zhanyuan; you will later. You just need to know that Lord Lu Zhanyuan ranks among the top three inner disciples!"

At these words, Duan Tao and the others were greatly shocked.

They hadn't expected that a mere handyman could have such a powerful background.

Duan Tao and the others knew that Yao Qing was an inner disciple.

But Yao Qing's ranking among inner disciples was not high.

The top three inner disciples were definitely big shots!

Even if they later entered the Heavenly Sect, they'd have to show Li Zhuo some respect!

His claim of having no one he couldn't offend wasn't entirely bragging.

"Lord Lu Zhanyuan treats our Brother Zhuo exceptionally well! Not only does he teach him techniques and martial skills, but he's also very protective!" said another lackey.

Li Zhuo said smugly, "So, do you understand now? No matter how awesome you were in the lower realm, here you have to keep your tail between your legs! Not to mention whether you'll get into the Heavenly Sect. Even if you do, you'll start as outer disciples! The gap between outer disciples and the top three inner disciples—heh, you'll understand later! Since you're here, you'll handle all the miscellaneous chores in the sect!"

Duan Tao and the others' faces turned as black as a pot bottom.

They finally understood what Yao Qing meant.

Enduring a year in this environment was no easy task!

As they spoke, Li Zhuo led a group toward Xiaoyun Bieyuan.

Duan Tao and the others changed color and quickly followed.

Bang!

A lackey kicked open the gate of Xiaoyun Bieyuan and yelled, "Kid inside, get out here!"

As he spoke, a crowd surged into Xiaoyun Bieyuan.

Just then, a figure flashed and blocked their path.

It was Lin Lan!

Seeing Lin Lan, everyone was greatly alarmed.

No one had expected that Xiaoyun Bieyuan housed a Great Extreme Heaven rank powerhouse!

"You... you're an aborigine! An aborigine, appearing here!" the lackey said in terror.

"How dare you trespass into Xiaoyun Bieyuan and disturb my master? You're asking for death!" Lin Lan said sternly.

"M-master?" Li Zhuo and the others exchanged glances, showing surprise.

What kind of existence could make a Great Extreme Heaven rank powerhouse call him master?

Could it be that Xiaoyun Bieyuan housed some incredible big shot?

But then, why would such a big shot live in Xiaoyun Bieyuan?

"Lin Lan, break the legs of those who broke in and throw them out. Oh, and remember to strip them of their Heavenly Crystals," came a voice from inside.

Lin Lan bowed respectfully. "Yes, Master!"

Li Zhuo laughed upon hearing this. "You dare touch me? I'm Lord Lu Zhanyuan's personal servant! If you harm a single hair on my head, he won't let you off!"

Lin Lan shot him a glance and said two words: "Idiot!"

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Cries of pain rose one after another. Everyone who had broken in had their legs broken by Lin Lan and were thrown out.

Screams filled the air.

Lin Lan didn't hold back; he stripped them of their Heavenly Crystals completely.

Not only did he take back what was taken, but he also cleaned them out.

Duan Tao and the others were utterly dumbfounded.

Master Ye was truly domineering!

"Ouch, my leg! You aborigine, and the one inside, you're dead! Even a dog must be beaten in consideration of its owner! Lord Lu Zhanyuan won't let you off! Ouch, carry me away!"

"Pfft!" Duan Tao and the others burst out laughing.

This Li Zhuo was something else, comparing himself to a dog.

It seemed he was used to being a dog!

Li Zhuo hurled threats as he was carried away.

He came in a huff and left missing limbs.

After Li Zhuo and his group left, Duan Tao and the others rushed in.

"Master Ye, this has blown up! That Lu Zhanyuan is the third-ranked inner disciple!" Duan Tao said.

"Master Ye, it's all our fault for causing you such trouble! Don't worry, if Lu Zhanyuan dares to come, he'll have to step over my dead body!" Ma Liang said, thumping his chest.

Ye Yuan smiled. "Alright, alright, it's just the third-ranked inner disciple. Look how anxious you all are! Go back now; I need to cultivate."

Everyone exchanged glances, speechless.

Master Ye's nerves were too thick, weren't they?

That was the third-ranked inner disciple!

"Go back! It's just the third-ranked inner disciple. You underestimate my master's methods! Not to mention the third-ranked inner disciple, even if the first-ranked came, he wouldn't bat an eye!" Lin Lan said calmly.

Duan Tao and the others were speechless. This master and disciple pair were truly cut from the same cloth!

The third-ranked inner disciple, Lu Zhanyuan, was at least an upper-level Great Extreme Heaven powerhouse!

Or even a Great Extreme Heaven Grand Perfection powerhouse!

Even Lin Lan, a Great Extreme Heaven powerhouse, wouldn't be enough to fill his teeth.

Yet this master and disciple pair didn't take him seriously at all!

...

"My lord, you must seek justice for me!" Li Zhuo came to Lu Zhanyuan, weeping bitterly.

Seeing Li Zhuo's injuries, Lu Zhanyuan frowned slightly.

Li Zhuo's legs were broken; even with medicine, it would take at least half a year to recover.

The perpetrator was undeniably ruthless.

Li Zhuo, as his servant, had served him well, and he was quite satisfied.

Even a dog must be beaten in consideration of its owner—that was the principle.

They had beaten Li Zhuo, but they had also slapped his, the third-ranked inner disciple's, face!

"Didn't you mention my name, Lu Zhanyuan?" Lu Zhanyuan frowned.

"I did! But it only made things worse! They even said that if you went, you'd get beaten too!" Li Zhuo exaggerated.

Sure enough, Lu Zhanyuan's frown deepened upon hearing this.

"Heh, not even entered the Heavenly Sect, and already so arrogant! I'd like to see what kind of deity resides in Xiaoyun Bieyuan!" Lu Zhanyuan's eyes turned cold as he spoke icily.