The Reincarnator, Li Hei
Chapter 16: The Reincarnator, Li Hei
Translator: Krukist
"Li Hei, you really have some guts, don't you? I asked you to deliver pills to Senior Brother Ye, and you had the nerve to be late? Do you even understand who Senior Brother Ye is? He's the top outer disciple of our Lingyun Sect! If his breakthrough is delayed because of you, can you bear the consequences?"
A young man stood in the courtyard, his voice filled with fury as he lashed a frail figure curled up on the ground.
"Because of your incompetence, I was scolded by Senior Brother Ye! Damn it, a mere labor disciple is just that—trash!"
The whip cracked against the bloodied figure, leaving fresh wounds in its wake. Wang Feng, standing outside the courtyard gate, frowned at the sight.
All this… for such a minor mistake?
Were labor disciples not human?
This was Wang Feng's first true glimpse into the cruelty of the cultivation world. The strong ruled the weak, and those without power were treated as insects. It wasn't just a saying—it was the brutal reality.
Still, he had no intention of interfering. He wasn't a saint. There were countless tragic figures in the world, and if he tried to save every one of them, he'd be drowning in endless troubles.
He was merely passing by, but this small scene revealed much about the Lingyun Sect. If even an outer disciple could act so arrogantly, what did that say about the sect as a whole?
Just as Wang Feng shook his head, prepared to leave with Xuan Sha and Yue, a cold mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for discovering a peerless genius!"
Wang Feng's steps halted. His expression flickered with surprise.
A peerless genius?
His gaze swept across the courtyard. Aside from the two people inside and his own group, there was no one else. Could it be… one of them?
"Ding! The peerless genius is Li Hei, a labor disciple of the Lingyun Sect!"
Wang Feng's eyes narrowed as he focused on the bloodied figure lying on the ground.
Him?
At first glance, Li Hei appeared utterly ordinary—weak, battered, and humiliated. How could he possibly be a peerless genius?
"System, what makes Li Hei a peerless genius?"
"Ding! Investigating Li Hei's background will cost 1,000 sect points."
Wang Feng's mouth twitched.
Damn, this system is getting greedier.
But he had no choice. If the system deemed someone a peerless genius, then they were definitely extraordinary. A mere 1,000 sect points was a small price to pay.
"Investigate!" Wang Feng commanded in his mind.
"Ding! Li Hei's original name was Li Changgong, a peak Mystic Emperor Realm expert who perished unexpectedly. A fragment of his soul fused with a supreme treasure, allowing him to reincarnate as the current Li Hei."
Wang Feng's pupils shrank.
A reincarnated Mystic Emperor?
"The reason he endures such humiliation without fighting back is twofold. First, he is hiding the secret of his reincarnation, avoiding the attention of powerful figures."
"Second, do you really think he doesn't fight back? As a former Mystic Emperor, he won't allow himself to be humiliated without consequence. Everyone who has bullied him has mysteriously disappeared the next day. The entire Lingyun Sect remains unaware."
Wang Feng's heart pounded.
His gaze toward Li Hei changed completely.
So that's how it is…
On the surface, Li Hei looked pitiful—bullied and trampled upon. But in the shadows, he was a wolf lurking among sheep, striking down his tormentors without leaving a trace.
A terrifying level of patience. A level of ruthlessness that was truly befitting a former Mystic Emperor.
"Ding! After reincarnating, Li Hei's soul fused with a supreme treasure, causing his talent to skyrocket, surpassing even his past life's potential. Since awakening a year ago, he has already broken through to the Entering Sovereign Realm!"
Wang Feng inhaled sharply.
Entering Sovereign Realm?!
Even with his perception, he hadn't sensed Li Hei's true cultivation. If not for the system, he would have assumed Li Hei was nothing more than a Foundation Establishment disciple.
This level of disguise and patience…
A terrifying existence.
With this kind of potential, Li Hei's future was limitless. No wonder the system recognized him as a peerless genius.
Wang Feng's decision was made. He had to recruit Li Hei.
Without hesitation, he stepped into the courtyard.
The outer disciple, still holding the whip, turned around with a scowl.
"Who the hell are you?"
But before he could finish, his body stiffened, his eyes glazed over.
Yue had merely glanced at him, and he had fallen into a trance.
Wang Feng ignored him and approached Li Hei, who was still curled up on the ground. His voice was calm.
"Come with me."
Li Hei's body trembled. He looked up, his eyes sharp.
Who is this person? Even with my Emperor-level perception, I can't see through him?
He lowered his head again, pretending to be weak.
Wang Feng smiled. "Stop pretending. I know your origins. Come with me, and I'll ensure your safety."
Li Hei's entire body stiffened.
His sharp gaze locked onto Wang Feng, and for a brief moment, the aura of a true emperor erupted from his body.
Xuansha and Yue instinctively tensed.
Yet Wang Feng remained unmoved, his expression calm.
Li Hei's pupils contracted.
He withstood my Emperor-level aura?
A trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes. He nodded. "Good."
Without another word, he stood up.
Wang Feng chuckled. "Do you want to handle this yourself, or should I?"
Li Hei turned toward the outer disciple, still entranced by Yue. Without hesitation, he stepped forward.
The outer disciple snapped out of his trance, only to find a cold hand wrapped around his throat.
"L-Li Hei! You… you dare?!"
Crack!
A crisp snap echoed through the courtyard.
The young man's body went limp, his lifeless eyes frozen in disbelief.
Li Hei let the corpse drop. He turned to Wang Feng, his gaze deep as an abyss.
Without another word, Wang Feng turned and left.
Li Hei followed.
The Divine Immortal Sect had gained another monstrous genius.
Yet, Wang Feng knew… recruiting a reincarnator like Li Hei wouldn't be that easy.
He still had work to do.
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