Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 27 Me? Go and give Zhang Zhiwei a talking-to?

That night.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they bowed to Old Master Lu in farewell and returned to the rooms arranged for them by the Lu family to rest.

Zhao Zhen was also given a room, and to prevent the afternoon's events from happening again, Lu Jin even arranged a separate room for him.

However, after putting all her luggage in the room, Zhao Zhen did not rush to lie down and rest. Instead, she went out and headed towards Zuo Ruotong's courtyard, which she had learned about from Lu Jin in advance.

The timing wasn't right in the afternoon, so Zhao Zhen didn't find an opportunity to express her gratitude to Zuo Ruotong in person.

After all, the Left Gate Master was using his reputation to vouch for him this time, so no matter what, Zhao Zhen should personally thank him in person.

Moonlight, like a silver veil, spilled onto the path, ripples spread across the pond beside us, the shadows of the trees swayed, and the croaking of frogs and chirping of insects wove together into a symphony of the night.

Passing through this dense forest, ahead lies the courtyard that the Lu family had arranged for Zuo Ruotong.

Just as Zhao Zhen was strolling along the path, enjoying the refreshing tranquility, a familiar voice suddenly caught his attention ahead.

"Mr. Lu, Master Zuo, to be honest, my disciple is good at all his studies, except for some of our sect's protective techniques..."

"Somewhat unsatisfactory?"

"No, it's a bit too strong."

……

Zhao Zhen was slightly taken aback and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw Zuo Ruotong talking to the Celestial Master in the open space in front of him, and Lu Jin's father, Lu Xuan, was also standing on the other side.

Judging from the content of their conversation, it is clear that Zhang Jingqing, just like in the original story, wanted to take this opportunity to give her apprentice Zhang Zhiwei a warning.

Zhao Zhen frowned, just wondering whether he should step forward to thank the Celestial Master and the Left Sect Master, but the next moment, the two of them suddenly looked in Zhao Zhen's direction.

Upon seeing this scene, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but smile helplessly.

Indeed, compared to these extraordinary individuals who stand at the pinnacle of the extraordinary world, his own cultivation level was ultimately too shallow.

Sure enough, even though they didn't dare make a sound, they were still noticed instantly.

With that in mind, Zhao Zhen simply walked out openly and confidently.

"Zhao Zhen greets Master Zuo, Celestial Master, and Patriarch Lu."

"I wondered who was sneaking around there, it turns out to be you, you little rascal."

Upon seeing that it was Zhao Zhen, the wariness in Zuo Ruotong's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a faint smile.

"Why are you hiding there in the middle of the night instead of resting?"

"Master Zuo, Celestial Master, tonight I actually wanted to express my gratitude to you two seniors in person for your previous guarantee, and I was thinking of visiting your residences one by one."

However, while passing by, I happened to overhear the conversation of these three seniors. For a moment, I was unsure whether I should step forward, so I had no choice but to hide behind a tree. I hope the seniors will forgive me.”

"I see. It's alright. You're here too. You must have heard what the Celestial Master said earlier, right?"

"I heard you." Zhao Zhen nodded.

"Actually, I originally had the same concerns as the Celestial Master, worrying that Jin'er's cultivation path would be too smooth after entering the sect, and she would become increasingly arrogant in the future. However, this concern disappeared after your battle with Jin'er five years ago. Speaking of which, you did me a great favor back then."

As for my guarantee for you, you don't need to feel like you owe me anything. Let's settle this matter, and we'll be even. How about that?

"I dare not. How could what I have done compare to the kindness shown to Master Zuo today?"

"Hey, there's no such thing as a matter of priority or urgency in the matter itself; it's just a matter of different people dealing with it. How do you know how your actions that day will affect Jin'er's future?"

Zuo Ruotong smiled slightly, then didn't give Zhao Zhen another chance to speak, instead looking at the Celestial Master beside her.

"Master, if you want to find someone to discipline your disciple, isn't there someone here more suitable than Jin'er?"

After hearing Zuo Ruotong's words, Zhang Jingqing was taken aback at first, and then looked at Zhao Zhen in front of her with great interest.

"That's quite interesting. Although I had no intention of repaying your kindness, since Master Zuo has said so, little guy, how about this, you and I will make an exchange as well?"

If you can find a chance to clash with my apprentice tomorrow and give him a good talking-to, whatever the outcome, we'll both be even, what do you say?

After hearing the Celestial Master's words, Zhao Zhen fell into a long silence.

Me? Go and give Zhang Zhiwei a piece of my mind?

Although I did promise Zhang Zhiwei that I would let him see my Golden Escape Flowing Light tomorrow, seeing and being warned are two different things, okay?
I originally just wanted to show off a little in front of Zhang Zhiwei and then stop, not giving him a chance to continue fighting me. After all, this is the Lu family, and I certainly can't steal the limelight from Lu Jin, who is the "protagonist," right?
But now that's the case, doesn't that mean I have to really have a serious fight with Zhang Zhiwei?
Deep in thought~
Seeing Zhao Zhen standing there, hesitant to give her an answer, Zhang Jingqing continued with a mocking tone, "What's wrong, little guy? Have you lost confidence?"

At this moment, Zhao Zhen really wanted to say that she didn't have much confidence.

But after all, one is bound to be obliged by those who have given him food, and the Celestial Master had vouched for him at the birthday banquet. If he were to refuse them now, wouldn't he seem too unreasonable?
Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen could only helplessly clasp his hands in a fist salute.

"Since the Celestial Master has given such instructions, then this junior will do as instructed tomorrow."

"Haha, good lad, it's not like I didn't speak up for you at the banquet for nothing."

Zhang Jingqing laughed and then said, "Then it's settled. Tomorrow, I'll find a chance for the two of you to meet!"

"Hahaha, so this is truly a fierce battle. I'm getting more and more excited for tomorrow's drill," Lu Xuan laughed heartily.

"Alright, little one, we have received your kind intentions. It's getting late, so you should go back and rest to prepare for tomorrow's competition."

"Yes, then Master Zuo, Celestial Master, Patriarch Lu, this junior will take his leave."

Watching Zhao Zhen's receding figure, Lu Xuan couldn't help but sigh, "He is polite, speaks without arrogance, and most importantly, he has a heart that knows how to repay kindness."

This wouldn't be surprising for a disciple of an ordinary prestigious family, but Zhao Zhen was an orphan from a young age and grew up with the Quanxing demons. For him to still maintain such qualities is truly remarkable.

"Yes, even I find it hard to believe that someone of Duan Chuan's character could produce such a disciple. Tsk, the world is truly full of wonders..."

"Alright, you two, stop reminiscing and let's get some rest."

"Yes, Master Zuo, Mr. Lu, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)