I Just Want to Live Peacefully
Chapter 13: The First Murder

Name: Zuo Han

Gender: Male

Cultivation base: Purple Mansion Realm.

Background: The elder of the Zhiyang Peak Jiuyang Sect (Note: He is actually an elder of the Yinmo Sect)

Relationship: -96.

Status: He came to Chuyang Peak under the orders of his elder brother, Yue Cheng. He was planning to deliver a killing blow after Huo Yun avenged his junior brother. He was now watching from a place 7 kilometers away northeast of Chuyang Peak while waiting for an opportunity to attack.

“Big. His hatred for me increased. Looks like he really wants to kill me, ”murm Jiang Ming to himself. After reading Zuo Han's information again, killing intent appeared in his heart.

With the information from the Human Path Records, Jiang Ming knew where Zuo Han was hidden. He could sense Zuo Han's presence right now.

He glanced back and saw that Zi Linglong had already returned to his room. After a moment of hesitation, he raised his hand and launched the Great Akasa Formless Sword Qi. Sword qi was formless, and could be easily hidden. This ability is very hidden.

…

Early on.

Half way up a distant mountain.

Zuo Han stood with his back facing the mountain as he placed his hands on his back. His eyes were fixed on Chuyang Peak. At this moment, he was deep in thought.

“Senior Brother's plan is really impressive; it could kill two birds with one stone. Dongfang Lie looked down on Gu Hai, to begin with. Now that a conflict has arisen between the two peaks, Gu Hai would go crazy if I killed his two disciples after this. Disciple Dongfang Lie went to Chuyang Peak and his cultivation base was destroyed. Therefore, he sent his first disciple to Chuyang Peak to challenge his first disciple. At that time, we will say that first disciple Dongfang Lie accidentally killed two of Gu Hai's disciples during the challenge. Gu Hai would definitely lose his mind and would not let Dongfang Lie go. Finally, after years of planning, one of the Peaks will fall into our hands. One of our guys will definitely be promoted after this. Moreover, this plan would also suppress Lieyang Peak. If Dongfang Lie is punished, above Chuyang Peak, we might even get Lieyang Peak. With that, Jiuyang Sect will definitely be ours. With that as a stepping stone.” Zuo Han muttered to himself as an expression of joy appeared on his face.

However, his expression of excitement was quickly replaced by an expression of surprise when he saw Huo Yun being sent flying back.

“How can the girl be so strong? Impossible! Does he have a special bloodline? It has to be that. This also explained why the old geezer, Gu Hai, stopped recruiting disciples after that big incident. At that moment, he had only brought two disciples back to the sect. To think, he was just trying to mislead everyone. What a pity, Gu Hai. You almost got away with it. Do you think you can reach Heaven with one jump? I'll send you to the abyss of hell!” Zuo Han said as his killing intent grew stronger.

When Huo Yun finally left, he knew it was time for him to make a move. However, when he focused his gaze, he discovered that Jiang Ming was staring straight at him. He saw Jiang Ming raise his hand and point his finger. He's a little confused by this. After which, without any warning, goosebumps erupted in his flesh as a biting chill suddenly pierced through his heart.

He hurriedly erected a protective barrier around himself as his chest shone with light.

Bam!

A sword qi flew up and landed on Zuo Han's protective barrier and exploded. Then, it tore through his Surveillance Cloak, a top grade weapon, and pierced through his body.

The sword qi tore through Zuo Han's internal organs and destroyed his sea of consciousness.

With that, Zuo Han instantly died.

Sword qi shot out from the back of his body and landed on the mountain with a loud bang. The impact of the explosion shocked heaven and earth, and a shockwave swept across the entire Jiuyang Sect in just an instant.

After which, energy surged in the sect as figures shot up and flew towards the source of the commotion.

…

Jiang Jin started when he witnessed the power of his sword qi.

“Did I grow even stronger or was this the destructive power of the Great Akasa-shape Sword Qi?”

At this moment, Zi Linglong flew over with a shocked expression on his face. When he saw Jiang Ming was safe and sound, he heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he quickly asked, “What happened, Senior Brother? I sensed the destructive sword qi before. ”

Jiang Ming pointed to the distance and said, “See there.”

The distant mountain peak had exploded. It was now a mess of rubble and debris.

The experts from the sect had already gathered there and sealed off the area.

“I am here thinking about what happened today when the mountain peak suddenly collapsed ..” Jiang Ming explained.

“How can it happen?” Zi Linglong asked. He wondered why the show had so deviated from its original tracks.

In his memories, when Linghu Yin came looking for trouble for the first time, he and his elder brother had suffered losses. In the end, Momo saved them. When they told their master about it, he began to spend more time on the mountain and less time traveling.

Therefore, he was not surprised when Jia Guang and Linghu Yin came looking for trouble. After all, it happened earlier in the original timeline.

In the original timeline, when his older brother was injured, their master returned at a crucial moment. After which, their master went to Lieyang Peak and made a mess there. In the end, the problem was never solved.

He knew the events were not 100% the same since he interfered, but things still followed a general trajectory. However, where did that destructive sword qi come from? It definitely didn't appear in the original timeline. Otherwise, based on his strength, he would definitely remember it. He could tell it was the best special ability.

Another thing that puzzled him was his elder brother's cultivation base. According to the original timeline, his cultivation base should be at Stage 8 of the Qi Cultivation Realm right now, but that was not the case. Even though he was jolly, fond of silence and solitude, he shouldn't be so lazy. He was puzzled by his current cultivation base being inferior compared to his original timeline.

‘Did anything change because I interfered? Did I unknowingly injure his pride when I awakened my phoenix bloodline earlier? Is that why he gave up on cultivating? However, it doesn't seem like it..’.

In fact, Zi Linglong did not care about the deviation of events. As long as he was strong enough, he believed he would be able to handle anything that came his way. However, as this concerned his elder brother, he naturally cared a lot.

Zi Linglong made up his mind and thought to himself, ‘I have to find Senior Brother some medicinal herbs to help him increase his cultivation base.’

At this moment, Jiang Ming and Zi Linglong saw a group of people surrounding the mountain as if they were looking for something. Those people only looked at the two for a short while before they continued their search.

“Let's go, Linglong,” said Jiang Ming as he walked back to the courtyard. Then, he continued saying, “Master should be back tonight. You should tell him that you will challenge the Tower of Exams tomorrow. You will be safer if the sect pays attention to you .. “

“Alright, Senior Brother,” Zi Linglong replied obediently.

Jiang Ming nodded before he left to prepare dinner.

…

Meanwhile, several First Chairs floated above a distant mountain as they observed the mountain peak.

After a while, they came to some conclusions. Firstly, the sword qi that ravaged the mountain was an incomparable ability. Second, the attacker must have a grudge against Zuo Han. Otherwise, the attacker would not have taken the risk of coming to Jiuyang Sect to kill Zuo Han. Moreover, for an attacker to kill Zuo Han easily without giving Zuo Han a chance to ask for help, the attacker should at least be a Purple House cultivator. Third, the invaders were not hostile towards Jiuyang Sect. Otherwise, the attacker would not have stopped killing just one person. Fourth, they almost believe the attacker should have a formidable background.

At this moment, they thought it was very important to find out who the attacker was. If not, they will not feel comfortable. They were wondering how the attacker managed to pass through the Great Formation of the sect. Are there spies in the sect? Could it be that the attacker was still in the sect? They also had to find out what Zuo Hao was doing near Chuyang Peak.

After drawing this conclusion, a consciousness appeared in Dongfang Lie, and he immediately narrowed his eyes. Anger rose in his heart, and he was tempted to attack Yue Cheng. After forcing herself to calm down, she smiled coldly and asked, “Are you trying to frame me, Yue Cheng?

“Framing You?” Yue Cheng looked confused. He clenched his fists at Dongfang Lie and asked, “Why are you saying something like that, Senior Brother Dongfang?”