When Lu Zhou saw Ming Shiyin, he frowned.

His loyalty had actually dropped to 58 points.

Clearly, there was a problem.

Lu Zhou remained calm and observed quietly.

Ming Shiyin continued, "After I killed the bandits, I immediately sent a message back with a carrier pigeon. Then I went to Fierce Tiger Hill and met the eighth junior brother... oh no, I mean the traitor Zhu Honggong! I gave him a good lesson."

After reporting, he awaited Lu Zhou's response.

Seeing Lu Zhou's indifferent expression, as if pondering something, he added, "Every word I said is true, I dare not lie."

"You did well on your task."

"Thank you for the praise, Master."

"However..."

As soon as these two words were uttered.

Ming Shiyin suddenly became nervous, his heart trembled, and he looked at his master.

Lu Zhou continued, "How is the investigation into the kidnapping of the little junior sister's family?"

"This matter is still under investigation. Zhu Honggong said he wasn't involved. I thought about it, and he indeed has no reason to do so, especially since they are the little junior sister's family. Although he betrayed the sect, I don't think he would do something so inhumane."

Lu Zhou nodded.

"What you said makes sense... anything else?"

"I've already asked Zhu Honggong to investigate. We won't stop until we get to the bottom of it!"

"And what else?"

"Huh?"

"You went to the eighth's place, surely you didn't just say these things!"

Ming Shiyin felt a tightness in his heart. Could it be that Master has some heavenly eye ability, seeing and knowing everything? How is that possible?

His cultivation is profound, there's no reason he wouldn't notice.

"Master, that's really all!" Ming Shiyin knew very well that he could admit to anything, except for this rebellious heart, which he must hide even at the cost of his life!

Hearing this.

Lu Zhou also knew he wouldn't easily confess, so he shook his head and said, "Forget it, if you don't want to say, I won't force you! You did well on this mission. Go help your third brother repair the formation. If needed, I will call for you."

"Disciple obeys."

Ming Shiyin glanced around.

Not seeing any trace of Little Yuan'er, he was about to leave when he stopped and asked, "Where is the little junior sister?"

"None of your concern, no need to ask."

"Disciple understands."

Lu Zhou picked up a book from the tea table and read it carefully. It was something from the Demon Heaven Pavilion, and besides that, he had nothing else to do.

But Ming Shiyin didn't leave immediately.

Lu Zhou glanced at him; his loyalty had indeed decreased.

This guy, harboring ill intentions!

With Fatal Block and the Peak Trial Card, could he attempt to assassinate me like Zhou Jifeng?

"Ming Shiyin, do you have something else?" Lu Zhou asked calmly.

Ming Shiyin returned, knelt on the ground, and cupped his hands, "Master, I've reached the last level of the Qingmu Heart Method, but no matter how I practice, I can't grasp the essence of this final level. Please enlighten me, Master."

This was a deliberate test.

He knew that Ji Tiandao intentionally didn't teach the complete Qingmu Heart Method's incantation.

If given to him, with this group of villains' cultivation talent, it wouldn't take long for them to break through.

By then, the danger would still be on him.

Lu Zhou coughed and said, "Old Fourth, in the path of cultivation, impatience is the greatest taboo. All those who have achieved great success in cultivation have endured centuries of tedious practice and suffering. I remember, you just broke through not long ago, and you're already eager to reach the sky in one step?"

"This..."

"Moreover, the closer you get to the final stage, the more you rely on comprehension. Your comprehension is good, but don't stray from the path, don't be impatient."

Upon hearing this, Ming Shiyin bowed and said, "Thank you for the enlightenment, Master. It was my foolishness."

Ming Shiyin raised his head and continued:

"I have a fist technique that I've been using recently, but it doesn't seem quite right. Please give me some guidance, Master."

Hmm?

Lu Zhou's gaze fell on Ming Shiyin.

This villain probably heard some slander at the eighth's place, became suspicious, and came back to test me.

Lu Zhou had no means now, and he couldn't use the precious Peak Trial Card just to demonstrate a fist technique.

If he refused, it would only make him more suspicious.

If he agreed, how could he guide him?

A Profound Understanding Realm guiding a Divine Court Realm? It's like a child trying to compete with an adult in a fistfight.

"Master?"

Ming Shiyin repeated.

Lu Zhou said, "What's wrong with it?"

Ming Shiyin bowed and said, "I feel like I can't unleash the full power of this fist technique, as if something is blocking it."

Lu Zhou nodded and said, "Just outside this pavilion, let me see how you practice your fist technique."

"Disciple obeys."

Ming Shiyin slowly stood up.

Wearing a long blue robe, with his seven-part hair, he had a somewhat enchanting look.

When he stood straight, he lightly tapped his toe, moving gracefully like a swallow, flying out with elegance and charm.

Ming Shiyin left trails in the air, waves of wind swept through, a punch to the left, a punch to the right.

Rolling airwaves surged.

The entire sky was filled with immense energy.

After several punches, Ming Shiyin floated in the air and said, "Master, it's this punch!"

Lu Zhou remained motionless.

Would you dare to hit me?

His gaze fixed on Ming Shiyin.

Countless fist shadows converged in the air, attacking a single point!

Boom!

A surge of energy hit the mountain wall, boulders fell, and rocks tumbled down from the gap.

What a powerful punch!

Ming Shiyin landed, and after a moment, the boulders finally settled down.

"Please point out the mistakes, Master..."

To be honest.

Lu Zhou couldn't see clearly at all; his current cultivation couldn't keep up with Ming Shiyin's speed.

That speed was too fast, hundreds of punches in a second.

How could he provide guidance?

Lu Zhou began searching his memory.

This fist technique was indeed taught to Ming Shiyin by Ji Tiandao, and similarly, Ji Tiandao withheld the final incantation of the fist technique.

Ming Shiyin's punch wasn't wrong; it was lacking the support of the final incantation, greatly reducing its power.

In the end, it was a matter of choice.

Teach the disciple, starve the master.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Zhou said calmly, "Your punch has already reached the essence, there's no problem."

"Huh?"

"Old Fourth..." Lu Zhou walked over, raising his hand slightly. At this gesture, Ming Shiyin panicked...

Thud!

Ming Shiyin knelt down and said, "Disciple... Disciple knows his mistake."

Lu Zhou stroked his beard and sighed, "I taught you cultivation, but didn't teach you how to be a person... These little tricks of yours might fool children, but dare you fool your master?"

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "pawread.com".

"Disciple knows his mistake! Disciple would never dare deceive Master!" Ming Shiyin kowtowed.

Cold sweat dripped, his back chilled.

Everything had been seen through. Ming Shiyin felt as if everything he did at the eighth's place was all in Lu Zhou's eyes.

"Old Third!" Lu Zhou infused a bit of energy into his voice.

Sure enough.

Duanmu Sheng floated over from nearby.

"Disciple greets Master!"

"Since you're here... watch openly, hiding in the corner, thinking I wouldn't know?"

"Disciple knows his mistake."

Duanmu Sheng also knelt on the ground, his heart uneasy.

Seeing the two of them trembling.

Lu Zhou realized how deeply Ji Tiandao had planted the seeds of fear in their hearts. If it were an ordinary villain, they would have rebelled long ago.