One moonless and windy night,
Inside a brightly lit but suspiciously quiet room,
Several shadowy figures gathered in hushed whispers.
“You all probably already understand the situation,” said Lin Fan, gazing at the group. “Zhang Er’gou is your senior apprentice brother. Recently, however, he’s been listless, with poor appetite. These symptoms may seem minor, but if left unchecked, they could lead to serious consequences. That’s why I’ve gathered you here today. There’s only one task before us.”
“Restore your senior apprentice brother to normal and change his current state. Not through looks that shock the world, but through a charisma that moves heaven and earth,” Lin Fan softly explained.
Mo Qiongqi, Tianyu, and Feng Bu Jue nodded solemnly. This wasn’t a small matter—it was a big one.
They had all seen Zhang Er’gou’s recent condition. Although he usually seemed fine, there were moments when he’d sit alone, lost in thought, clearly distracted.
Although none of them had experienced being rejected by a woman they loved, they could feel the pain of rejection radiating from Zhang Er’gou.
“Master, then what should we do now?” Tianyu asked.
“Hmm, the reason I called you all here today is to discuss this very issue. First, let’s brainstorm together. Think of any good ideas to help change your senior apprentice brother. Then we’ll carefully study them and develop the best plan for transformation,” Lin Fan replied. Although his mind worked quickly, he hadn’t yet come up with any good ideas.
If it weren’t for Zhang Er’gou being the senior apprentice, he wouldn’t even bother.
At this moment, Feng Bu Jue looked at everyone and said, “Master, to make a change, we must first understand who our senior apprentice brother really is.”
“Feng Senior, what kind of person is he exactly?” Tianyu asked curiously.
Feng Bu Jue hesitated slightly. “You all have to promise not to report me.”
“Oh come on, relax. This concerns Senior Brother’s future. Besides, do we look like the kind of people who’d tattle?” Tianyu reassured him.
“Alright then. To be honest, Senior Brother has too many flaws to count. First of all, he’s just plain ugly—everyone knows that. Especially his eyes and his face shape. I, Feng Bu Jue, swear to heaven, he’s the ugliest person I’ve ever met,” Feng Bu Jue began his tirade.
Lin Fan looked at Feng Bu Jue, blinked a few times, glanced toward the door, and then turned his gaze back to Feng’s report.
“Also, Senior Brother has a generally sleazy aura, not just a little sleazy—extremely sleazy. Combined with his appearance, it’s even worse. If he weren’t my senior apprentice brother, I wouldn’t even dare to be seen with him.”
“Plus, he’s a coward—big heart, no guts.”
“In my opinion, unless these issues are addressed, Senior Brother has absolutely no chance of finding a partner.”
Everyone nodded as Feng Bu Jue tore into Zhang Er’gou, their expressions subtly changing, secretly hoping things wouldn’t get too bad later.
Lin Fan was especially stunned. Feng Bu Jue’s words had exceeded all his expectations, almost unbelievable.
“What do you think of what I said?” Feng Bu Jue asked.
“Amazing…” Lin Fan took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze toward Feng now tinged with pity.
“It’s really nothing, just careful observation. But you guys can’t tell anyone,” Feng Bu Jue said, now a bit embarrassed.
Just then, the door suddenly burst open. Feng Bu Jue saw the figure at the door and was immediately terrified.
“People will find out unless you keep quiet. So, Feng Bu Jue, after all I’ve done for you, you dare speak of me like this? It seems I must assert my authority as senior apprentice brother, or else you’ll think you can fly away,” Zhang Er’gou stormed in, his chest heaving with anger.
He was truly furious. If the Sect Leader hadn’t quietly pulled him aside during the day and told him about this meeting, he wouldn’t have believed it.
He had been eavesdropping outside and heard his junior apprentice brother speaking so disrespectfully—it was clear he wasn’t taking him seriously anymore.
Reflecting on the Sect Leader’s words, Zhang Er’gou felt they were right.
“Er’gou, now that you’re the senior apprentice of the Saint-Demon Sect, you must show the authority of a senior apprentice, or else you won’t be respected.”
Zhang Er’gou had originally thought his juniors would naturally respect him, but now, after hearing these words, he realized the Sect Leader was correct. If even his closest juniors didn’t respect him, how could he expect others to?
Feng Bu Jue was stunned, his heart pounding as he saw the furious senior apprentice before him. He slowly backed away.
“Senior Brother, please don’t be angry. This is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!” Feng cried, close to tears. How had Senior Brother heard all that?
“Misunderstanding my foot! If I don’t skin you alive today, I’m not your senior brother!” In a flash, Zhang Er’gou pulled out a thick wooden stick and began beating Feng mercilessly.
“Ouch! Senior Brother, I’m sorry! Please stop! It’s really a misunderstanding! Master, help me!” Feng turned to run, with Zhang Er’gou chasing after him.
Cries of anger and screams of pain echoed across the Nameless Peak that night.
Lin Fan gazed at the dark night sky, watching the two figures chasing each other, then closed the door and turned to the remaining two. “Alright, Plan One was successful. Now let’s discuss the next steps.”
“Yes, Master,” Mo Qiongqi and Tianyu nodded.
For Lin Fan, Plan One could only have been entrusted to Feng Bu Jue.
Firstly, Feng had the closest relationship with Zhang Er’gou. Although Feng’s cultivation was higher than Zhang’s, he would never dare to fight back. If Mo Qiongqi had been chosen instead, he might have lost control and killed Zhang with one palm.
As for Tianyu, he was even less suitable. Although he had lived on Nameless Peak for a while, saying such things wasn’t in his nature.
In the end, Feng had to bear the burden.
The three continued their discussion, striving to perfect the plan.
Meanwhile, Tianyu was somewhat distracted, a slight sadness creeping into his heart.
Could it be that he, too, was part of some plan by staying at Nameless Peak?
But oh well, he was already here. Why think about it too much?
For the people of Nameless Peak, this night was sleepless.
Cai Zhiqiao was awakened by the noise. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she leaned out the window like a spectator watching the two chase each other outside.
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