Chapter 38: Thank you, Senior

In the following days, Iwao kept Swallow closely monitoring Benny's movements. For three consecutive days, he didn't leave the sect, finding it difficult to make a move. On the fourth day, coincidentally, an Outer Sect Disciple gathering was happening at a tavern within Fiery Fire City. Benny was invited to attend. As evening fell, walking back with another Outer Sect Disciple, Benny couldn't resist joking, "A few days ago, Elod died here, a finger pierced through his forehead, it was gruesome!" The disciple cringed, "Bro Benny, don't talk about that stuff on a night, it's gross." "Haha, look at you, so scared. What's there to fear?" Benny laughed, "I just joined, don't have any enemies yet, who would want to ambush me?" Before he could finish his sentence, a dark figure suddenly appeared ahead. His pupils contracted sharply, barely even reacting. "Bang!" The Outer Sect Disciple beside Benny took a punch and was sent flying. Meanwhile, Benny quickly released his Spiritual Energy to protect himself. Just as he was about to summon an Illusionary Beast to resist, the shadow struck like lightning with a punch to his face! The fist carried a fierce force, whistling through the air. Surrounded by a faint green glow. "Bang!" Benny was hit in the face with a punch, the sound of bones cracking. He didn't even have time to scream as he crashed into a distant stone pillar, dying on the spot! 'So weak, yet daring to challenge me, must be out of his mind.' Iwao scoffed inwardly, thinking Benny might have some resistance, but now he seemed truly weak. At this moment, Iwao wanted to ask the corpse, where did you get the courage to rant at my doorstep every day? I thought you were strong, turns out you're just like this. Far away, the Outer Sect Disciple, still in pain, hadn't recovered for quite some time. Initially, Iwao wanted to eradicate the threat, but upon second thought, the other party hadn't done anything evil. It was better not to kill innocents indiscriminately. So, he vanished from the street at lightning speed. Swallow sat on Iwao's shoulder, looking frustrated, "How come it ended so quickly this time? I didn't even get a chance to act." "Don't blame me, blame Benny for being too weak to resist." Iwao shrugged, picking up the pace toward the sect. Due to the incident of Elod's murder, Fiery Fire Sect had dispatched several Outer Sect Elders to patrol. At the slightest disturbance, they would rush to investigate. Relying on the subtle perception between heaven and earth, Iwao avoided all the Outer Sect Elders and safely returned to the courtyard. As he put away his night clothes into the Storage Ring, preparing to go to bed, his pupils suddenly constricted. A slender figure was lazily leaning against the door, holding a jug of wine in her hand. She wore a plain long dress, not very old, but already showing signs of maturity. Iwao paused awkwardly, scratching his nose, "Senior, what are you doing here?" Entering the sect and officially becoming a Fiery Fire Sect disciple, his address to Rana naturally needed to change. Rana raised an eyebrow, saying lightly, "Enduring insults during the day without a word, then quietly ambushing someone at night, deadly accurate with each kill, you're quite ruthless!" "Senior, I just went out for a stroll, don't accuse me like that." Iwao tried to defend himself, "I'm honest and kind-hearted, how could I commit such a heinous act?" "With such a strong smell of blood on you, you're still denying it, do you want me to take you to the scene?" Rana rolled her eyes. Finding excuses, at least find a credible one. Isn't that what Iwao's saying, treating people like fools? Seeing that he couldn't deceive the other party, Iwao felt helpless, "Senior, I didn't want this either. It's all because of them pushing me! Ever since I joined the Fiery Fire Sect, I just wanted to focus on cultivating, gradually improving myself, and fulfilling the duties of an Outer Sect Disciple. But they, along with Elod, have been constantly aggressive!" "Just because they insulted you?" Rana asked again. "If they only insulted me, no matter how long it went on, I wouldn't care." In Iwao's eyes, a hint of fierce killing intent gradually flashed, "But they, they dared to insult my sister! My sister is my only family, she has taken care of me since I was little and treated me with endless kindness. She endured countless grievances and humiliations for me. I swore long ago, whoever upsets her, I'll annihilate their whole family!" These words, coming from his mouth, seemed even more intense! The once delicate and tender face now revealed a hint of ferocity. It was as if, at this moment, Iwao had completely changed. From harmless to a fierce beast! Every roar shook the assembly. Rana glanced at Swallow. Swallow coughed, "That's just his personality, I can't control it." "Come in." Rana pushed open the door and walked in. Iwao regained his composure and followed. He didn't understand why Rana suddenly came to his courtyard in the middle of the night. Could it be that she had something to say to him? Iwao carefully closed the door, afraid of waking up his sister in the adjacent room. Then he asked, "Senior, what's the matter with me?" "It was I who gave you the evaluation score of five chimes. In short, your current situation is because of me." Rana took a sip of wine, her eyes coldly fixed on Iwao, "So, do you hate me?" "No, I don't." Iwao shook his head, "Senior must have her reasons for doing this. Besides, Senior is helping my sister expel the influenza. I'm grateful to you!" "My actions indeed have deeper reasons, you'll understand in the future." Rana squinted slightly, then she took out a silk armor made of silkworm silk, "This is a Fourth Rank Spiritual Protection, Silk Armor. I just engraved the Spirit Mark on it recently. Its defense is impressive. Take it!" "Thank you, Senior!" Iwao's eyes lit up. Fourth Rank Spiritual Protection was enough to block most attacks at his level. Rana's gesture was indeed generous! It's rumored that Spirit Mark Masters is wealthy, and it seems to be true. "I also had a Heaven Grade Maneuver that I wanted to teach you, but since you've already mastered a stronger one, I'll skip it. As for the Spirit Jade, this is my token. Whenever you feel like you need more Spirit Jade, just go to the treasure vault and withdraw it. As long as you don't go overboard, no one will trouble you." Rana casually tossed a piece of jade pendant, which Iwao quickly caught. "Thank you, Senior!" Iwao smiled. This feeling... ah, it's wonderful! Rana got up and walked to the door, taking another sip of wine. She stopped in her tracks, and turned to look at Iwao, her eyes calm and indifferent, "There's one more thing. I'll be facing Julio at the Dragon Gate Assembly next. If there's anything you want to cripple on him, I'll do it for you!"