Mrs. and Mr. Smith
Chapter 1790

Chapter 1790: Chapter 1790: Daoist of the Immortal Emperor_1 Chapter 1790: Chapter 1790: Daoist of the Immortal Emperor_1 Seeing such an outcome, everyone was dumbfounded.

Ethan Smith couldn't help but be speechless as well.

Unexpectedly, there was such an operation! Salena Carpenter actually took advantage of the night and secretly severely injured Russ Payne!

“It doesn't make sense. Wasn't Ethan Smith's primordial spirit damaged? How could he possibly defeat Russ Payne?”

“The key is that Russ Payne is at the Reversion Void Stage, and Ethan Smith is only at the Peak of Mighty Realm Cultivator. Unless he's hiding his strength, he's definitely not Russ Payne's opponent.”

“There aren't many people in the whole Demon-slaying Peak who could defeat Russ Payne quietly like that.” At this moment, the peak master spoke.

He stood with his hands behind his back and said coldly, “Even I can't do it.”

After saying that, his gaze fell on Ethan Smith.

“Ethan Smith, did you use some kind of treasure?” the peak master asked coldly.

Ethan Smith didn't want to drag Salena Carpenter into this and nodded, “Yeah, I did use a treasure.”

“Why did you secretly attack Russ Payne?” the peak master was somewhat displeased.

Ethan Smith could only grit his teeth and say, “He provoked me again and again, and I couldn't suppress my anger, so I went to find him in the middle of the night.”

The peak master snorted coldly, and with his hands still behind his back, he scolded, “Let it go this time, but don't do it again in the future.”

“Yes.” Ethan Smith slightly bowed.

After dropping this sentence, the peak master didn't stay any longer and turned to leave.

Salena Carpenter, on the other hand, pulled Ethan Smith along, quickly returning to their cave abode.

As soon as they arrived at the cave abode, Salena Carpenter used a secret technique to seal the entrance.

She said triumphantly, “How's that? Crisis averted, right?”

Ethan Smith chuckled bitterly, “You sure know how to deal with things…”

It must be said that Salena Carpenter indeed got Ethan out of a tight spot.

It's not that he was afraid of Russ Payne, it was just that he was worried about being unable to suppress the wicked thoughts in his heart.

After saying that, Ethan Smith's forehead was once again covered with sweat.

It was apparent that Ethan was increasingly struggling to restrain himself.

Two days passed.

Ethan Smith's condition grew increasingly unbearable.

It felt as if there were billions of ants crawling in his heart, constantly gnawing at it.

“Tomorrow is the day of the dao lecture, you… will you be alright?” Salena Carpenter asked with a frown.

Ethan Smith wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, “I can endure it.”

Salena sighed. She didn't know how to make Ethan feel better, so she could only chirp away beside him to distract him.

On the following day, it was time for the dao lecture.

On this day, everyone from the Demon-slaying Peak went to the dao lecture hall.

The dao lecture hall wasn't as magnificent and grand as they had imagined, but instead resembled a small temple, which was rather down-to-earth.

On the four sides of the dao lecture hall hung a large bell, which was said to emanate dao techniques.

The dao techniques emitted by the large bell were the Daoist of the Immortal Emperor, priceless and invaluable.

“Ethan Smith, you're amazing, defeating Russ Payne without making a sound.” As soon as they entered, Willa came over.

Ethan Smith forced a smile, “It was just with the help of a treasure.”

“That's certainly a good choice.” Willa laughed.

Ethan Smith remained silent, knowing that if he lied any further, he would most likely give himself away.

In the dao lecture hall, people arrived one after another.

At this point, a man of average height walked in from outside.

His physique seemed unimpressive, but the aura he emanated carried a sense of pressure.

“He's Ninth Cloud,” Willa introduced.

Ethan Smith's eyes instantly turned to Ninth Cloud.

Not just Ethan Smith, but almost everyone looked at Ninth Cloud at the same time, and some even greeted him warmly.

However, Ninth Cloud only slightly nodded his head, displaying the demeanor of a master.

“This Ninth Cloud is indeed extraordinary,” Ethan Smith said softly.

From Ninth Cloud's body, he could faintly sense an extremely powerful aura, as if dao techniques surrounded him.

He had only ever experienced this feeling around Forrest Middleton.

“He's the number one expert of Demon-slaying Peak and has even been personally evaluated by the dean. It's said that he could reach the True Saint Realm within a hundred years,” Willa exclaimed.

“A hundred years…” Ethan Smith murmured to himself.

Of course, he knew that reaching the True Saint Realm in a hundred years was extremely difficult.

Let alone reaching the True Saint Realm, it would take hundreds of years to even step into the Returning to the Void stage from the Peak of Mighty Realm Cultivator.

At this moment, Ethan caught a glimpse of Russ Payne from the corner of his eye.

The moment he saw Russ Payne, he felt a bad premonition in his heart.

He quickly said to Willa, “I have something to do over there, so I can't chat with you now.”

After saying that, Ethan Smith turned and walked away, trying to avoid Russ Payne.

But it seemed as if Russ Payne had come specifically for Ethan. As soon as he entered, his eyes darted around the hall.

Soon, his gaze fell on Ethan Smith.

He closed the distance between them in just a few steps and said angrily, “Kid, you're quite impressive!”

“Didn't you just have your henchman bully others because you aren't a match for me, huh?”

Of course, the henchman he was referring to was Salena Carpenter.

Ethan Smith frowned and said, “Who said Salena was the one who beat you? Do you have any proof?”

“I don't fucking have any proof! But I can give you a challenge again!” Russ Payne said angrily.

Just then, a hand patted Russ Payne's shoulder.

Russ Payne turned around abruptly, about to curse.

But when he saw that the newcomer was Salena Carpenter, his face turned somewhat unnatural.

He pointed at Salena and said, “You…don't mess around. I'm telling you, I'm not scared of you!”

Salena chuckled and said, “Who said you were scared of me? I can't just mess around. I just saw you guys chatting and wanted to join in. Why are you so nervous?”

Russ Payne swallowed, “I… I don't want to chat with you.”

“Oh, it's fine if you don't want to chat with me now. I'll come to find you at night.” Salena laughed innocently, but to Russ Payne, she seemed like a devil.

He swallowed hard, then turned and left.

Watching his retreating figure, Salena huffed and mumbled, “If he doesn't behave, I'll beat him up again tonight!”

Ethan Smith frowned and said, “This Russ Payne doesn't seem like a bad guy, otherwise, he could have openly declared this matter.”

“Oh well, who cares about him.” Salena shrugged it off.

Ethan Smith worriedly said, “If others found out about this, it might cause trouble.”

Salena, however, didn't seem worried at all. She appeared quite carefree.

Ethan Smith didn't dwell on it and, together with Salena, found a spot to wait for the dao lecture to begin.

A short while later.

An elderly man dressed in a white robe with an air of immortal purity walked in from outside.

Upon seeing him, everyone stood up and saluted, “Greetings, Master Philip.”

The elderly man, referred to as Master Philip, nodded slightly and then sat down in the dao lecture spot.

Ethan Smith glanced at Master Philip and felt that the man's aura was extremely calm yet unfathomable, as if he was gazing into an ancient well.