Supreme Master - Chapter 36: The Great Ancestor

Translator – Misty

Chapter 36: The Great Ancestor

Ouyang Ye swiftly ran to the Hidden Spirit Garden in the back mountain, relieved to find that Guang Yuan, the grand enforcer, had not yet arrived. She quickly rushed into the garden, only to be stunned by the sight before her.

There, she saw Gu Qingfeng reclining leisurely on an ancient armchair, his eyes closed as he basked in the sun, sipping on a small wine. However, what truly astonished her was the sight of Huo De, the respected elder of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect, bending over, fanning Gu Qingfeng while pouring him wine.

Ouyang Ye blinked, disbelieving her eyes. She closed them and opened them again, but the scene remained the same: Huo De, the esteemed elder, still fanning beside Gu Qingfeng.

Heavens!

What… What was this situation?

Why would Elder Huo De…

This man was a highly regarded elder of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect and a powerful figure in the Qingyang region. With a cultivation of over seven to eight hundred years, his profound spiritual powers and high level of cultivation were universally admired. Yet, here he was, bending over like a servant beside Gu Qingfeng, cautiously fanning and pouring wine.

He treated Gu Qingfeng as if he were serving a young master.

What in the world was happening?

“Ouyang girl?” Noticing Ouyang Ye, Huo De asked, “What brings you to my Hidden Spirit Garden?”

“Elder, you… I…”

Ouyang Ye was utterly bewildered, unable to make sense of the scene before her.

Gu Qingfeng slightly opened his eyes. Huo De quickly handed him a cup of wine, which Gu Qingfeng accepted nonchalantly, sipping it indifferently while lazily gazing at Ouyang Ye. “Sister Ouyang, what brings you here today?”

“You… I…”

Ouyang Ye stammered, her thoughts scrambled.

“Huo De, that’s enough. You’ve made your point. I’ll seriously consider it in a few days. You don’t need to waste your efforts here. Go about your business. After all, you’re an elder of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect. It wouldn’t look good for the disciples to see this.”

“Elderly as I am, what do I have to fear from others’ opinions?”

Huo De grinned, still bending over obsequiously. To those in the know, he was a revered elder of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect; to others, he might appear as Gu Qingfeng’s servant, especially with his obsequious smile as he fanned and flattered.

“Besides, you are now our great ancestor, my own revered ancestor. How dare I not serve you? Both my senior brother and I rely on you for our well-being. We can’t afford to neglect you… Right, Great Ancestor Gu?”

Huo De knew Gu Qingfeng preferred soft tactics over hard ones. By continuously pestering him, he believed Gu Qingfeng would eventually agree.

“You’re making me feel nauseated…”

Huo De knew well Gu Qingfeng’s character.

Similarly, Gu Qingfeng was aware of Huo De’s antics but chose to ignore them out of laziness.

However, this spectacle left Ouyang Ye utterly confused.

She couldn’t understand what was happening at all.

Just then, a group of people marched into the Hidden Spirit Garden. Ouyang Ye’s expression changed upon seeing Yun Hong, Ye Hui, her senior sister Tan Siru, and Li Sen among them.

Their faces were paler than before, and they looked exhausted, clearly still recovering from the injuries they sustained two days ago. Li Sen was particularly in bad shape, being supported by others, with his wrist wrapped in white cloth.

Following the four were several enforcers of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect.

Among them were the masters of Yun Hong and Ye Hui, along with the masters of other injured disciples. Leading the group was a middle-aged, plump man – Li Sen’s master, the grand enforcer Guang Yuan, accompanied by an elegantly dressed elderly man, Li Ziheng, Li Sen’s grandfather and an outer sect elder of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect.

“Master! Grandfather! It’s him! He’s the trash who injured me!” Li Sen pointed angrily at Gu Qingfeng, who was still reclining on the armchair.

Perhaps puzzled by the odd scene, Guang Yuan, Elder Li Ziheng, and the others frowned, exchanging glances of confusion.

“What are you little rascals doing here at my place?” Huo De was also perplexed by the situation.

“Elder Huo De, it’s like this… Two days ago in the Red Leaf Forest, this Gu Qingfeng not only severely injured my grandson but also… broke his wrist.”

Li Ziheng stepped forward and spoke with his hands clasped. Although he was an elder, his status as an outer sect elder was considerably lower than that of Huo De, a senior elder involved in major decision-making. In the entire Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect, aside from the sect leader, no one could surpass Elder Huo De in status.

“Elder Huo De, that’s not how it happened. They bullied Gu Qingfeng first… He had no choice but to fight back!” Ouyang Ye quickly explained the truth, hoping the elder would take Gu Qingfeng’s side.

“Ouyang Ye, you’re also responsible for this matter. The sect has spared you due to your youth and ignorance, so don’t meddle further and step back.”

Guang Yuan, a middle-aged man with a portly figure, stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes narrowed and exuding an air of superiority. He spoke dismissively: “Elder Huo De, please hand over this youngster.”

Elder Huo De looked at Gu Qingfeng and asked, “Is this true?”

“Yes.”

Gu Qingfeng, still reclining on his chair with his legs crossed and head tilted, appeared utterly unconcerned.

Elder Huo De walked over and examined the injuries of Yun Hong, Li Sen, and Tan Siru, then chuckled, “This doesn’t seem like your handiwork… When did you start holding back so much?”

Everyone was puzzled by his words.

What did he mean by holding back?

Li Sen was seriously injured, with a shattered dantian and broken wrist. How was that holding back?

“What do you mean by started holding back?” Gu Qingfeng raised his eyebrows and retorted seriously, “I’ve always been gentle.”

Huo De burst into laughter, finding the statement hilarious. Coming from Gu Qingfeng, it was as absurd as a ruthless murderer claiming to be a good person. The man who once caused rivers of blood and nature to mourn with red snow in June was now saying he had always been gentle? It was ludicrous.

“Come on, Huo De, do you have to laugh so maniacally? Is it that funny?” Gu Qingfeng shook his head.

“It is funny… very funny… It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such a hilarious joke… Almost dislocated my jaw from laughing…” Huo De, still chuckling, then asked, “I remember anyone who harbored killing intent against you didn’t live to tell the tale, regardless of their age or gender… Why the change now?”

“Enough! Will you stop it!”

Seeing Gu Qingfeng’s impatience, Huo De wisely closed his mouth.

The scene perplexed everyone present. They had thought Gu Qingfeng was merely a test subject for Huo De, chosen for his physical resilience. But now, Huo De was serving him like a servant, and his comment about not sparing anyone seemed to imply something more about Gu Qingfeng. The most shocking part was that Gu Qingfeng had just rudely dismissed Huo De, who not only didn’t get angry but also obediently fell silent.

What was going on?

No one knew.

The situation was utterly baffling.

“Alright, I understand the situation,” said Huo De, waving his hand. “Everyone, return to your duties.”

Return? Just like that?

Guang Yuan and Li Ziheng exchanged a look of deep surprise and confusion.

Suddenly, Li Sen, fueled by anger, stood up and shouted, “Elder Huo De, I was injured by this trash, and you’re just going to let it slide? No! I demand justice today!”

“Insolent!” Huo De’s eyes flared with anger. He slapped Li Sen across the face, sending him sprawling to the ground. “You little rascal, watch your words! Do you even know who he is? You truly seek death!”

Everyone was shocked by Huo De’s sudden aggression. As Li Ziheng moved to defend his grandson, Huo De furiously scolded him, “Li Ziheng, you’d best watch yourself. Don’t push your luck. Be thankful that your grandson is still alive. In the past, not just your grandson but your entire family would have been sent to the underworld for such insolence!”

(End of Chapter)