Chapter 164: Blatant Favoritism

Plunder the Junior Brother's treasure? What on earth have I ever plundered?

Chen Changsheng could not help but glance at the Kangsang Immortal Sword lying on the ground.

A towering wave of fury instantly surged within his heart.

Three years ago, He Yunsheng was brought to the Lingyun Sword Sect by his master, taken in as a disciple, and became the junior brother to everyone. Three days later, Chen Changsheng obtained a Spirit Rhyme Fruit. He Yunsheng stepped forward on the spot to demand it, but Chen Changsheng could not be bothered to entertain him and drove him away.

Who could have known that the very next moment, his three junior sisters would step forward with moral blackmail, actually demanding that he hand the Spirit Rhyme Fruit over to He Yunsheng? He complied.

Two years ago, he obtained a stalk of Sword Grass, which contained a peerless sword intent within it.

However, He Yunsheng set his sights on it as well. He went and fetched their master, having her step forward to demand the Sword Grass under the fine-sounding pretext that He Yunsheng needed it far more than he did.

One year ago, he acquired a Nascent Soul-tier magical treasure, which was also coveted by He Yunsheng. He did not even need to step forward and demand it personally; he only needed to hint slightly at his desire for it.

His three junior sisters immediately blocked his door, demanding the treasure from him.

Half a year ago, he finally managed to refine a Heavenly Spirit Pill, preparing to strengthen the spiritual energy within his body.

The result? It was once again snatched away by He Yunsheng.

During the previous times, when He Yunsheng had his eyes on Chen Changsheng's treasures, he would still ask his three junior sisters and master to demand them. This time, he completely discarded all shame and directly framed Chen Changsheng for stealing his immortal sword. The most laughable part was that these junior sisters of his, without asking about the rights and wrongs of the matter, directly stepped forward to provide false testimony for him—and completely fabricated testimony at that.

At this moment.

It inevitably made him recall the strange person he had met when he first obtained the Kangsang Immortal Sword.

That person had suddenly made a wager with him.

Stating that this sword did not belong to him.

On what grounds?

This sword clearly belonged to him; how on earth had it become He Yunsheng's?

Old grievances and new hatreds combined.

The long-suppressed anger and Chu Feng's wager caused a towering rage to erupt instantly in the depths of his soul. With a cold snort, he said, "I think my three junior sisters must have made a mistake. This Kangsang Immortal Sword was clearly obtained by me. How on earth did it become He Yunsheng's?"

"Nonsense."

Zhu Ling'er sneered coldly, "Chen Changsheng, I think the one who is mistaken is you. The so-called Kangsang Immortal Sword in your hand—I saw the Junior Brother using it just a few days ago. Early this morning, the Junior Brother came to inform us that his immortal sword was missing. Now that it appears before you, if you didn't steal it, who did?"

"I advise you to return the Kangsang Immortal Sword to the Junior Brother immediately, and we won't tell Master. Otherwise, once Master finds out, you'll be in for a rough time."

"Exactly. Chen Changsheng, do not be stubborn and unrepentant," Li Lili chimed in with a tone of earnest persuasion.

Chen Changsheng let out a cold laugh. "Audacious."

"Who gave you the right to make such a fuss over nothing? Since it's He Yunsheng's immortal sword, why don't you have him call out to it and see if this immortal sword answers him?"

"This Kangsang Immortal Sword was clearly acquired by me from the Taixu Holy City. How did it magically become He Yunsheng's? You truly are speaking utter nonsense with your eyes wide open, without even blinking."

"However, I'm telling you today: men act, and Heaven watches. Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning for lying?"

"And furthermore, don't come looking for me when you have nothing better to do in the future. All of you, get out."

"Chen Changsheng," Zhu Ling'er said, grinding her teeth in anger, "do you truly refuse to return the immortal sword to the Junior Brother?"

Chen Changsheng sneered, "The immortal sword was mine to begin with. On what grounds should I return it?"

Zhu Ling'er retorted furiously, "Fine, you just wait! I am going to tell Master right now and see how she deals with you. Prepare yourself to face Master's punishment."

Chen Changsheng said with utter disdain, "Even if Master comes, it's useless. The Kangsang Immortal Sword is mine in the first place. Surely Master wouldn't help you people engage in daylight robbery."

"Get out."

At the side, He Yunsheng put on a heartbroken expression and said, "Three Senior Sisters, please stop pressing the Eldest Senior Brother. Didn't you see that the Eldest Senior Brother is angry? After all, the Eldest Senior Brother is a Golden Core cultivator, while you are only at the Foundation Establishment realm. What if you truly provoke the Eldest Senior Brother and he decides to strike? Isn't it just an immortal sword? Since the Eldest Senior Brother likes it, consider it a gift to him. This junior brother doesn't want it anymore."

Zhu Ling'er sneered, "As if he'd dare to strike! I'll report him to Master immediately."

He Yunsheng said with a worried expression, "It's always better to be safe than sorry. As the saying goes, even a dog will bite when driven into a corner, let alone a human. The Kangsang Immortal Sword is so precious; I can tell the Eldest Senior Brother loves it dearly. Who knows, he might actually resort to violence against us just to keep the Kangsang Immortal Sword."

Lin Leilei nodded in agreement. "The Junior Brother is right. We cannot push Chen Changsheng too far. Let's go and tell Master."

The time it takes for a stick of incense to burn later.

The four of them arrived once again before Chen Changsheng's immortal cave.

However, this time, an additional woman was present. She was graceful, luxurious, and possessed an extraordinary bearing. Dressed in white and wearing a veil, even so, one could still discern the enchanting curves faintly discernible beneath her garments.

Upon seeing the woman appear.

Chen Changsheng frowned slightly, stood up, and said, "Disciple pays respects to Master."

The woman was none other than the Sect Master of the Lingyun Sword Sect, Chen Changsheng's master, Zhou Yun.

Zhou Yun let out a cold snort and reprimanded, "Chen Changsheng, do you know your crimes?"

Chen Changsheng frowned slightly and said, "Master, this disciple is unaware of any crimes he has committed. Even if I am to die, please let this disciple die with a clear understanding."

Zhou Yun demanded, "I ask you, did you plunder your junior brother's immortal sword? Hand it over immediately, return it to your junior brother, and offer him a formal apology. Then I will spare you from punishment. Otherwise, do not blame me for showing no mercy."

Chen Changsheng replied, "Master, first of all, I must clarify one thing: this Kangsang Immortal Sword was obtained by me from the Taixu Holy City, and it has nothing to do with He Yunsheng whatsoever. Let alone returning it to him or apologizing to him."

"Therefore, I have done nothing wrong."

"Audacious!"

Zhou Yun raged, "Chen Changsheng, you truly are unrepentant. Your three junior sisters can all testify that this Kangsang Immortal Sword rightfully belongs to your junior brother. Yet you still dare to quibble! Is this how I usually taught you?"

"Taught me?"

Chen Changsheng suddenly burst into loud laughter.

"Master, have you ever taught me anything? Ever since I entered the Lingyun Sword Sect, you abandoned me in the sect, completely ignoring me, and didn't even impart a single cultivation technique to me. It was I who took on the most dangerous herb-gathering missions in the sect, managed to obtain some merit points to exchange for cultivation techniques, and relied entirely on my own efforts for all my cultivation resources. Have you ever given me so much as a single fraction of anything?"

Zhou Yun frowned slightly and sneered, "What do you know? I was merely tempering your willpower and forging your mind. Look at the results of my doing so—aren't they rather good? Didn't you cultivate to the Golden Core realm in just a few short decades, and even condense a Grade Nine Golden Core? Ask yourself, how many people in this world can compare to you? If not for my tempering, could you have ever achieved this?"

"However, even so, it does not excuse you from stealing your junior brother's treasure."

"Chen Changsheng, return the immortal sword to your junior brother immediately. This is the last chance your master is giving you; do not fail to cherish it."