Chapter 44

Chapter 44: The Task of Insulting Chen Ansheng

After Zhong Li left, Chen Ansheng did not dive into cultivation.

In the quiet courtyard.

Chen Ansheng lay beneath the giant phoenix tree, contemplating life.

These past few days, going down to the lower realm was quite refreshing.

But in the upper realm, it felt too much like being a small fish in a big sea.

Would he be forever unable to leave this little courtyard? What would be the point of that?

Moreover, if one day Nan Gong Xiu’s vow were to be dissolved, he wouldn’t even be able to stay in this tiny space.

After thinking it through, Chen Ansheng concluded that the only way out was to quickly raise his strength.

At the very least, he had to reach the True Immortal realm, so he wouldn’t have to fear Ji Ziling and that ascendant Murong Yan.

Reaching the True Immortal realm isn’t easy.

A top talent like Murong Yan took thirty years to go from the sixth level of immortality to True Immortal.

Considering Chen Ansheng’s own aptitude, if he followed the regular path and cultivated diligently, it would take at least three hundred years to step into the True Immortal realm.

“If I had known, I should have just practiced the Devil’s Heart Cultivation method directly!”

This thought flashed through Chen Ansheng’s mind.

But it only lasted for two breaths, and then images of the many servants crossed his mind, causing him to curse himself for being crazy.

“If only my aptitude could change,” he thought.

Aptitude not only determines a cultivator’s speed of cultivation, but also their limit of realms.

With a pure sword physique like Chen Ansheng’s, if he did not encounter an opportunity, he would max out at the peak of True Immortal, and that would still require tens of thousands of years of hard practice.

“That’s right, I should ask the Demoness someday. She has unconventional methods; maybe she knows how to enhance my aptitude!”

Chen Ansheng mused.

“Chen Ansheng, you filthy dog, shameless to the core.”

“If you have even a shred of face, hurry and come out.”

“You coward, do you hear me? Come out and kneel to us, or when I catch you, I’ll skin you alive.”

……

Outside the courtyard, a burst of insults suddenly rang out.

Chen Ansheng jumped up from under the phoenix tree, rounded the huge trunk, and looked out towards the fence.

In front of him, several disciples in white were shouting and jeering.

Chen Ansheng didn’t even need to think to know they were sent by Ji Ziling.

Moreover, Ji Ziling surely knew he wouldn’t dare to go out herself, so she sent these minions to insult and humiliate him.

To be honest, Chen Ansheng was quite angry.

Going out was definitely not an option, but could he not insult them back?

Chen Ansheng walked up to the fence with an air of arrogance, “You little bastards, born without a mother, what are you yelling for? If you have the guts, come in and fight your grandpa!”

The group didn’t expect Chen Ansheng to not only dare to show himself but also to insult them back, making them furious.

“You little punk, if you dare, come out! I’ll beat you so hard you’ll cry!”

“Come out, hurry and come out!”

They shouted loudly.

Chen Ansheng turned around, grabbed a stool from the small house, and leisurely crossed his legs.

“I won’t come out. If you have the guts, come bite me! Just you bunch of stinking fish and rotten shrimp—I could squash all of you with one finger!”

Hearing Chen Ansheng’s arrogant words, the group outside was so furious they gritted their teeth, wishing they could strip him of his skin and eat his flesh.

But ultimately, they couldn’t get in and could only shout and curse from the outside.

Chen Ansheng didn’t pay attention to what they said, he just cursed back.

Gradually, he found it quite amusing.

“Chen Ansheng, you little turtle egg, I hope you die a miserable death! If you’re a man, come out and fight me one-on-one!”

“Hey? Damn, it’s that Li Xiuyuan!”

Though Chen Ansheng didn’t see Li Xiuyuan, he recognized his voice.

“Li Xiuyuan, you bastard, why are you hiding behind those minions? Trying to play the coward?” Chen Ansheng yelled loudly.

From behind the others, Li Xiuyuan instantly exploded with anger.

This bastard Chen Ansheng had sharp ears and could hear him!

Actually, Li Xiuyuan didn’t know that today’s mission was to insult Chen Ansheng; at first, he felt a bit down since he joined the Lingdong Sect to cultivate, not to do menial tasks.

But once he found out they were coming to bully Chen Ansheng today, he felt delighted. After all, he had taken a beating from Chen Ansheng a few days ago, and at a crucial moment, this kid had reported him, leading to a severe scolding from Elder Three.

This grudge was something Li Xiuyuan couldn’t swallow.

“Chen Ansheng, have you really lost all face? If you’re a man, then fight me like one!” Li Xiuyuan stepped out from behind the group and jeered at Chen Ansheng.

“Have you not been beaten enough? Just a little brat like you would only need a finger of mine to deal with!” Chen Ansheng replied nonchalantly.

“Stop pretending! You, toad, know your own weight! Be straightforward, come out and let’s have a proper fight! The loser leaves Qian Yue Cave, how about that?” Li Xiuyuan suggested.

Chen Ansheng’s hands itched, wanting to teach Li Xiuyuan a lesson.

He calculated that he was now at the same level as Li Xiuyuan, being at the fourth level of immortality, and he had even trained in the Ancient Sword Technique—there was no reason he shouldn’t be his match.

However, going out was not an option; he would definitely be beaten up collectively.

He needed to find a way to lure that kid in.

So, Chen Ansheng moved to the edge of the fence and said, “Do you really want to fight? Then you have to ensure they won’t attack; I’ll fight you!”

The others instantly filled with delight.

This kid was really foolish; a few insults, and he was genuinely daring to come out.

As soon as he did, they would all rush him and break his bones.

“Brothers, why not agree to what this kid proposed? I’ll fight him, and you won’t interfere,” Li Xiuyuan of course just wanted to trick Chen Ansheng out.

“Okay! A man’s word is as good as gold. Come out, we won’t interfere,” one of them assured emphatically.

Chen Ansheng replied, “You all step back, or I won’t come out.”

The group immediately stepped back.

Then, Chen Ansheng waved to Li Xiuyuan, “Come here, let’s set some rules first!”

Seeing his plan about to succeed and that Chen Ansheng was weak, Li Xiuyuan walked to the edge of the fence.

At that moment, Chen Ansheng activated the talisman that opened the barrier, creating an exit.

He reached out, grabbed Li Xiuyuan’s shoulder, and yanked him hard, dragging him into the courtyard and immediately closed the barrier again.

This scene left everyone dumbfounded.

Li Xiuyuan also had a blank look on his face.

When he regained his senses, he laughed maniacally, “You stupid donkey! You think just because you dragged me in, you won’t get beaten? Watch me unleash my iron fists on you!”

The others outside were equally delighted.

Today’s task assigned by Miss was simply to humiliate this kid; unexpectedly, they could also beat him up! Completing the task outstandingly meant the reward would surely be generous!

“Chen Ansheng, you’ve punched me one hundred thirty-two times and slapped me seventy-seven times; today, I’ll return the favor double!” Li Xiuyuan was thrilled, feeling that his great revenge was about to be fulfilled.

“Remembering that so clearly?” Chen Ansheng raised an eyebrow.

“Of course! This account of life and death, I keep a record of it,” Li Xiuyuan replied, pulling out a stack of yellow paper filled with the records of Chen Ansheng’s wrongdoings.

Chen Ansheng was left speechless; it turned out this kid kept a revenge notebook?

Unfortunately for him, he had underestimated the situation; today was destined to be a day where he would write an entire account in that little notebook of revenge.