145: Chapter 142 Talking Sense 145: Chapter 142 Talking Sense “Before the two of you, how dare I speak falsehoods and deceive?
Chu Xisheng did indeed sweep through all of East State’s Qingyun’s geniuses within the Secret Realm.”
Dong Lishan let out a laugh of disbelief, shaking his head, “With the connections and backgrounds of the two of you, verifying this matter won’t be difficult.
Coach Ye can return first to do some investigation, and if it’s confirmed that Dong has spoken even half a lie, you can come to settle accounts with me.
At that time, Coach Ye, no matter how you choose to punish me, I will accept it willingly.”
He then sighed wistfully, “It was our Tower Master alone who possessed the insightful vision to push Chu Xisheng up to the eighty-ninth spot on the Qingyun List.
Otherwise, our Xiushui Martial Arts Tower would’ve been greatly embarrassed.
To think that such a talented young hero exists in our county, and yet we remained unaware.”
At this moment, the expressions of the three present each varied wildly.
Lei Yuan was momentarily stunned, then erupted with great joy.
To think that another Qingyun’s genius had emerged from his own Martial Arts Academy?
And one who commanded the top of East State’s Ninth Tier?
Ye Zhiqiu was dumbfounded.
Chu Xisheng had only mastered the Chasing Wind Saber to the third level a month ago!
Was he already capable of sweeping through East State’s Qingyun’s geniuses?
Had the standard of martial arts in East State weakened to such an extent?
Zhuo Baiyun’s swordsmanship, which she had seen once, was very impressive at the Ninth Rank.
If Chu Xisheng was able to defeat it with a single strike, how astounding must his strength be?
But not even bamboo shoots after the rain grow as fast as Chu Xisheng did!
Xie Zhenqing was utterly confused.
I intended to prop Chu Xisheng up for a fall, to make him suffer a bit.
How did it turn into possessing a unique vision?
“So that’s how it is.”
Once Ye Zhiqiu came back to her senses, she felt indescribably embarrassed.
She had come here full of rage, ready to tear down the Martial Arts Tower, only to find that she had misunderstood?
And she had wrongly blamed a good person, beating Xie Zhenqing in her confusion.
Ye Zhiqiu’s face flushed with embarrassment, her shame beyond measure.
However, she was a forthright person; once she recognized her mistake, she owned up to it.
Passingly the willow branch to Xie Zhenqing, she sincerely apologized, “Miss Xie, I’m sorry, I misunderstood!
If you feel aggrieved, you can hit me back until you’ve let off all your steam.”
Xie Zhenqing didn’t hesitate to grab the willow branch and swung it at Ye Zhiqiu.
The willow branch burst into splinters, and Xie Zhenqing cried out in pain, “Ouch!”
She looked at the palm of her hand, where a glaring red welt had formed.
Xie Zhenqing felt intense pain, so angry she was on the verge of tears.
Ye Zhiqiu was stunned for a moment, then felt even more embarrassed, “Sorry!
I forgot to rein in my Gang Qi, how about Miss Xie you pick something else to hit back with?
I promise I won’t retaliate.”
Xie Zhenqing huffed in anger, thinking, ‘This woman did it on purpose, didn’t she?’
She turned around and stomped up the stairs.
Xie Zhenqing vowed to herself that from this day forward, she was thoroughly at odds with this mentor-disciple pair!
I, Xie Zhenqing, have more than one way to settle the score with you both.
Half a moment later, Ye Zhiqiu walked out of the Debating Martial Arts Tower with a look of resignation.
She wasn’t worried about offending Xie Zhenqing.
What truly troubled her was that she had wronged a good person, which left her feeling unsatisfied.
“Coach Ye has trained a good disciple indeed,” praised Lei Yuan, his voice full of admiration, “If Chu Xisheng can indeed sweep through the Ninth Tier Qingyun of East State, then there’s a great chance he will enter the Qingyun General List, and his name will become known throughout the land.
Once the year-end True Inheritors Examination is over, Junior Sister Ye will surely be admitted into the Inner Sect.”
Once Chu Xisheng made it onto the Qingyun General List, the Sect would also know that his management of Zhengyang Martial Arts Hall these past two years had been outstanding.
Ye Zhiqiu scratched her face, contemplating that Chu Xisheng’s growth to his current level had little to do with her.
It was like a wild bamboo shoot in the field, which grew into bamboo without anyone noticing.
At that moment, her steps abruptly halted as she looked towards a wide front with seven rooms and a thick, majestic vermilion gate, her eyes exuding a cold and fierce light.
Lei Yuan followed her gaze and immediately raised his eyebrows in intrigue.
“Market Shipping Department Office, what are you planning to do, Zhiqiu?”
He felt a thump in his heart, remembering that Long Heng was still blocked on the east bank of Shenxiu River to this day.
In the past month, the Long Family’s viper had attempted several times to break out from the Market Shipping Department Office, but had been forced back by Tie Xiaosheng each time.
Ye Zhiqiu slightly raised her eyebrows and took the heavy sword from behind her: “I originally wanted to wait for him to emerge from this turtle shell before discussing the issue of his leading people to surround and attempt to kill Chu Xisheng, but today just happens to be the right time.”
Hearing this, Lei Yuan’s mouth twitched slightly: “Junior Sister Ye, please think thrice, this is the Market Shipping Department Office.”
“It’s already been thought over thrice,” Ye Zhiqiu ‘heh’ chuckled, looking helpless: “Today I’ve seriously offended Mr.
Xie, and she will definitely accuse me of being overbearing and beating an Imperial Officer.
I reckon this charge of overbearingness can’t be punished twice.”
Her expression then turned cold: “No need to dissuade me further, Headmaster.
These past few months, first the Long Family cornered Chu Xisheng at the Ancient Market, and then the Shangguan Family plotted against him as well.
Each of these local nobles from Xiushui County didn’t take me, Ye Zhiqiu, into their eyes.
I finally had such an outstanding disciple under me, giving hope to our Inner Sect, so how could I let them target Chu Xisheng again at this time?
If I don’t show them a bit of Thunder’s method, won’t they become even more lawless?”
Lei Yuan was stunned for a moment and then fell into deep thought.
A month ago, Shangguan Longjian already had a conflict with Chu Xisheng.
With his unruly nature, leveraging his family’s position to act lawlessly, his own warning might be ineffective.
Long Heng was even more of a venomous snake, cruel and merciless.
The bounty from Killing Tower on Chu Xisheng had already reached five thousand demon silver.
Chu Xisheng was destined for the Qingyun General List, such a promising martial arts prospect, how could these people be allowed to ruin him?
How could Lei Yuan explain this to his superiors?
For him and Ye Zhiqiu, the official positions from the court weren’t important; what mattered was the favour within the Sect.
But it can’t be done .”
Lei Yuan squinted his eyes and took out a scroll from his sleeve, handing it to Ye Zhiqiu: “This is a True Intent diagram left by Qin Muge, stolen by the Blood Wind Thieves, lurking within the Market Shipping Department Office.
We two came to capture the Blood Wind Thieves but inadvertently got into a conflict with Long Heng.
Junior Sister Ye, do you understand?”
Ye Zhiqiu was taken aback, and as she held the scroll in her hand, she pondered on the cunning of these people.
“Long Heng is also a famed figure on the East State Hero List, with super-level combat strength.
Junior Sister must not be careless later,” Lei Yuan added solemnly, “Also, it would be best for Junior Sister to show mercy and spare his life.
He’s the one put forward by the numerous families of Xiushui County to compete in the Iron Banner Gang’s challenge.
Our Martial Arts Academy cultivates disciples for the Sect in Xiushui County and requires the support of various parties; we can’t get too deeply involved in local affairs.”
Before Lei Yuan finished speaking, Ye Zhiqiu was already holding her heavy sword, smashing the vermilion gate to pieces.
Instantly, the entire government office was alarmed, with numerous scolding voices coming from inside.
Immediately following, with a ‘clank’ of metallic booming, swords clashed within the courtyard, instantly leveling more than a dozen houses to the ground.
Lei Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression serene as he stepped inside.
As he entered the government office, dozens of Armored Soldiers holding military heavy crossbows, aiming at Ye Zhiqiu’s direction, were all frozen in place, unable to move.
Their bodies were gradually being encased in a thick layer of stone.
Lei Yuan then looked ahead, seeing Ye Zhiqiu chasing after Long Heng’s figure, swinging her sword heavily.
Each of her sword strikes was like a sledgehammer, causing not only Long Heng’s body to tremble incessantly but also the entire Market Shipping Department Office to shake as if struck by an earthquake.
By this time, Long Heng’s round face had turned pale, blood trickling from his nostrils.
Seeing this, Lei Yuan was not surprised.
Although Long Heng was strong in combat, how could he be stronger than Ye Zhiqiu, who had been honed on the northern battlefields amongst piles of dead?