novelzi Chapter 71 Leaving the prison
Chapter 71 Leaving the prison
Wen Ran gathered himself, bowing to the bald man with a fake smile. He wanted to kill him right there and then, but he knew better than to act on his emotions. Patience was key, and he was well aware it would pay off in the future. Despite his clothes being in tatters and his body covered in blood, he managed to maintain his pride. He passed the man and soon exited the cell, following Luo Feng.
"Junior brother, you've suffered far too much. I will find justice for you, I promise," Luo Feng said suddenly, after they had walked a little further from the bald cultivator. A strange smile appeared on his face, one that seemed genuine, but there was something about it that hinted at deeper, hidden secrets.
"Senior brother, that's unnecessary," Wen Ran shook his head. He didn't want to be indebted to anyone. Even if he were, he wasn't the type to rush to repay instantly unless there were clear benefits to him in the situation.
"I would like to deal with it myself," Wen Ran said, a tinge of fury in his voice. "After all, I don't want to put senior brother in a tough position, and I must face my own problems on my own."
Those words resonated with Luo Feng. He admired those who were truly self-reliant, and in his eyes, Wen Ran was one of those individuals. He had already been impressed by Wen Ran when he learned that he had survived seven days without food or water, enduring constant torture without any rest. When he found out that the vice sect master had sent such a talent to the prison just for the stupid talent assessment stone tablet, he had wanted to slap the idiot himself. But, as Sect Master had instructed him not to interfere, he respected the old man more than he did his own parents.
"You're truly admirable, junior brother," Luo Feng said, his voice filled with admiration. "In the future, I look forward to seeing how far you will go with your cultivation."
"Senior, you misunderstood," Wen Ran said, but Luo Feng waved his hand dismissively.
"It's okay, junior brother. You don't need to explain yourself. I wish you luck in the future and hope you invite me to your wedding someday." Luo Feng said with a grin.
Wen Ran dressed himself quickly to cover his bruises, but no matter what he wore, nothing could hide his face, which was ruined. Even his nose was slightly tilted to the side, a clear sign it had been broken. I can't be bothered to explain myself. Even if I did, this idiot would misunderstand me again. Wen Ran thought, his frustration mounting. I guess I'll have to look for Xiao Mo myself. I hope she didn't get eaten by someone... well, she should be fine. After all, that rabbit is smart, but sometimes a little too careless.
"Follow me to the bath," Luo Feng continued. "I've already had people prepare a hot spring for you to bathe in and some medicine to heal your wounds. I hope you won't hold this incident against the sect. We will make sure to punish all the individuals involved."
His words were sincere, and though Luo Feng seemed to be a man of his word, Wen Ran could feel the underlying admiration Luo Feng had for him. He had managed to catch the attention of the sect master, and in Luo Feng's eyes, that was no small feat. It was becoming boring for him in the sect lately, and Wen Ran had not only gotten the attention of the highest people, but he had also created a spectacle worth watching. To Luo Feng, some action was far more enjoyable than just sitting all day in closed meditation, doing nothing but growing his strength.
"Thank you, senior. I don't know how I'll be able to repay your kindness in the future, but if there's anything you need, you can ask me." Wen Ran was sincere, even though he didn't plan on staying here forever. Having connections, he knew, was better than having none. It was key to growing stronger.