I Have A Qi Fortune Altar-Chapter 169 - 160: The Fight Concludes! (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 169: Chapter 160: The Fight Concludes! (Please Subscribe)
Chen Yuan’s expression was stern, and a dangerous aura of murderous intent radiated around him. This time it really was quite perilous; if it weren’t for the Blood Evil Saber, things would have been troublesome indeed.
It was the complete opposite of what he had originally hoped for.
Chen Yuan quite disliked this kind of duel scenario. He had hoped that a group of Heavenly Patrol Envoys would swarm and swiftly and severely injure Liu Changkong, after which he could personally step in to end Liu Changkong’s life.
To absorb Qi Fortune!
But obviously, this was not something he could decide on his own, and even if Tao Qingyuan and the Military Equipment Army’s Capital Commandant Lv Yuan intervened, they could only exert pressure.
A confrontation between Gang Condensing Martial Artists had attracted several Reach Profound Martial Artists to stand by their sides. Below, people were prepared to act at a moment’s notice; such scenes were rare in Qingzhou.
The reputation of the Qingyun Sword Sect was indeed useful; the Azure Flood Dragon Association and Gold Mountain Monastery responded, and even Shi Yunlong from the Changle Gang might offer assistance.
How many powers in Nanling Prefecture had Reach Profound experts stationed with them?
Suddenly, three showed up.
Chen Yuan felt that if the Dragon Tiger Sect and Shenxiao Hall weren’t so far away, they would also have a hand in this, to exert pressure on the Government…
These Jianghu forces, always battling each other on normal days, would almost all step in to help if they faced unwarranted oppression by the government, or at least they would speak a few words.
Because the government and Jianghu are inherently opposed.
The stronger the government’s authority and power, the inevitable threats it poses to Jianghu’s influences, and vice versa.
Fortunately, the Jianghu forces were not a united front. Buddhist, Taoist, Demon Dao, Sword Dao… various factions and influences struggled against each other, and the relationship between the Buddhist forces and the government was even deeper.
Otherwise, the world would be even more tumultuous.
As for the reasons behind all of this, Chen Yuan also understood some vaguely. Previously, having stayed in Ping’an County, he had little contact, but after arriving in Nanling Prefecture and entering the Jianghu for the first time, Chen Yuan consciously sought to understand the entire world.
And the more he understood, the more he felt the reasons behind the decline of the government.
It all boiled down to one thing: interests!
From snippets of information in some documents, Chen Yuan learned that the founding of Great Jin wasn’t so honorable. The first Emperor of Jin was originally a high official of the former Chu, holding great power, but still far from being able to overturn the government.
Therefore, he allied with the major Jianghu powers…
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How could these Jianghu forces exert effort without seeking benefits?
As Great Jin was initially established, it dared not go against its word, conceding many benefits according to the agreement, which led to the current situation after more than two hundred years, where the tail wags the dog.
Especially since it led to the spreading of the Western Regions’ Buddhist teachings in the Central Plains…
These were not recorded in official or unofficial histories; they were deductions and conjectures by Chen Yuan, who, after being influenced by his past experiences, could easily think of these connections.
Of course, what the actual facts were still required consideration, but Chen Yuan felt that part of his guess must be correct.
Gu Hao gave Chen Yuan a glance, committing this person to memory, and lightly stepped down beside Chen Yuan, making him somewhat alert.
A Reach Profound expert, a high disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect; facing such a master, it was impossible for Chen Yuan not to be cautious with his current strength. What if he suddenly attacked with a sword strike?
Chen Yuan now did not have much confidence in being able to receive it.
Therefore, when Gu Hao made a move, Chen Yuan immediately readied the Blood Evil Saber, his only trump card capable of contending with a Reach Profound expert.
After all, the difference in strength between them was indeed quite significant.
Not something that could be compensated for by practicing a Body Refining Divine Skill.
After Gu Hao descended, Tao Qingyuan, for other considerations, also landed beside Chen Yuan as a precaution.
“Envoy Gu needn’t act this way. As I said before, if it’s a dispute between the two men, I will not intervene…” Gu Hao said indifferently.
“Hehe.”
To this, Tao Qingyuan only smiled.
“Now that the matter here is concluded, there is no need for me to stay. However, before I leave, I would like to lay my fellow disciple to rest, and I hope Envoy Tao grants permission.”
After Liu Changkong died, Gu Hao no longer had the aggressive demeanor he had shown before, and instead adopted a negotiating tone. Although he was not afraid of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, he also did not want to clash with them rashly.
It was because of Liu Changkong’s request that he had had no choice but to act as he did.
“Chen Yuan is the victor; dealing with Liu Changkong’s body is up to him. If Envoy Gu wishes to reclaim Liu Changkong’s body, it requires Chen Yuan’s agreement, and I will not intervene,” Tao Qingyuan said, glancing at Chen Yuan.
Gu Hao was slightly astonished but then understood after a moment of thought; Tao Qingyuan’s evident care for Chen Yuan was clear, almost moving to act directly.
“Envoy Chen… may I?”
He then turned his gaze to Chen Yuan.
After a moment’s silence, Chen Yuan’s gaze shifted away from Liu Changkong’s body. He smiled and said:
“Although Liu Changkong was guilty, he was a man of dignity in life. Since Envoy Gu wishes to bury him, I naturally won’t object. Please proceed…”
If it were up to him, he would have preferred to chop off Liu Changkong’s head and hang it in front of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau to intimidate others, but since Gu Hao had spoken up, he would not cause enmity with him now.
Even though they already had grievances against each other.
The main reason was that Chen Yuan’s current strength was too weak to compare with Gu Hao. There was a large gap in realms between them.
It’s true that Tao Qingyuan had his back, but Tao wouldn’t always support him. In such minor matters, it was better to comply. After all, he had already obtained Qi Fortune from Liu Changkong.
All of his meridians were severed, internal organs shattered, heart vein broken, and there was a bowl-sized hole pierced directly through his left chest – not even an Immortal descending could save this youth.
Chopping off the head or not made no real difference.
Moreover, the subtext of Tao Qingyuan’s earlier intent was actually for Chen Yuan to know when to stop; not to provoke Gu Hao for now. However, due to his position, it wouldn’t look good for Tao to yield, so he let Chen Yuan make the decision.
Otherwise, as the grand Heavenly Patrol Green Envoy and Chen Yuan’s immediate superior, could Tao really not manage him?
Chen Yuan understood all these meanings!
“Very well, then thank you. The private debt of gratitude between you and Liu Changkong is your own business and has nothing to do with the Qingyun Sword Sect. Nobody will come to retaliate against you afterwards, rest assured,”
Gu Hao nodded and directly expressed his stance to Chen Yuan.
After that, he turned to Tang Qian and Monk Fa Nan and said,
“I am grateful for your assistance today. If there is ever any difficulty in the future, feel free to send word to me, and I will surely assist.”
A smile finally appeared on Tang Qian’s face. Wasn’t this precisely his aim?
He then replied with a smile,
“Alright, Young Master Gu, Tang hereby notes your words.”
Monk Fa Nan joined his hands together,
“Young Master Gu speaks too highly of me. This monk merely upheld justice.”
Gu Hao nodded in acknowledgement, then grabbed Liu Changkong’s corpse with one hand, leaped onto the Magic Sword, and shot through the sky, departing.
Leaving behind only an image for the crowd.
“Catch up to Gu Hao and tell him Ye Chenbai wishes to invite him for tea, to see if he would grant me the honor…” Ye Chenbai watched as Gu Hao’s figure faded into the distance and spoke to an old servant beside him.
“Yes, Guild Leader, rest assured, I will certainly bring him back.”
After speaking, the servant leapt down from the rooftop and disappeared in an instant.
“Your Excellency, your humble servant has not failed to accomplish the mission,”
Chen Yuan said with clasped hands and a smile.
“Well done; this Envoy will note your service!” Tao Qingyuan’s face revealed an approving expression.
“Donor Chen, this monk has a question to ask and hopes for a truthful answer,”
Monk Fa Nan stepped forward, leapt onto the high platform, and came within five or six zhang of Chen Yuan, with a somewhat grave expression on his face.
Behind him, a group of Martial Monks from Gold Mountain Monastery, including Xuan Nu, followed closely behind.
Tang Qian watched with interest as Monk Fa Nan and Chen Yuan interacted. Originally he had been prepared to leave, for there was no need to linger with the matter concluded,
But now, it seemed… there might be another situation developing.
Meanwhile, the commoners who had descended from the Heavens began whispering among themselves, speculating if Gold Mountain Monastery was also about to have a fight with Chen Yuan?
There was going to be a good show!
However, some who were concerned for Chen Yuan felt it might not be so simple.
Much of the public placed their hopes in Chen Yuan, as most people had either never heard of the Qingyun Sword Sect’s reputation or were unaware of their strength.
But Gold Mountain Monastery was different; it was a leading force in Nanling Prefecture, with many followers. There were few who did not know of Gold Mountain Monastery.
It could be said to have a considerable weight of influence!
Although Chen Yuan had the backing of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, there was indeed some gap between him and Gold Mountain Monastery; at this moment, they couldn’t help but worry for him.
Upon hearing the words, Tao Qingyuan frowned and glanced at Fa Nan before turning his gaze to Chen Yuan, puzzled—did Chen Yuan have some other feud with Gold Mountain Monastery?
Could it be the incident where he repelled Xuan Nu with a single punch?
Surely Gold Mountain Monastery wasn’t so petty.
Hearing Monk Fa Nan’s words, Chen Yuan was also puzzled, but his face did not show it. Instead, he asked in a low voice,
“What would the venerable Monk Fa Nan like to ask?”
Monk Fa Nan fixed his gaze on Chen Yuan and said gravely,
“This monk wishes to know if the Body Refining Technique used by Envoy Chen previously is a Buddhist cultivation technique.”
“A Buddhist cultivation technique?”
Tao Qingyuan pondered the previous scene thoughtfully.
“So it hinges on this matter?”
Chen Yuan instantly understood.
While cultivating this technique, he had considered hiding his skills, but the Vajra Glaze Body Technique was too conspicuous; as soon as it was activated, his entire body seemed to be covered in a layer of golden paint.
Now it had improved, but there was still a dark golden sheen that caught the eye under the reflection of the sunlight. He had intentionally concealed it before, but after entering the Gang Condensation Realm, having attained some ability to defend himself, he had not deliberately hidden it any longer because it was impossible to conceal.
However, he had not expected that the monks from Gold Mountain Monastery would be so concerned, so attentive to him. Did they wish to demand the technique from him, or did they intend to consult with him?
He quickly discarded the latter idea; from the attitude just displayed, those monks were not here with good intentions. Looking again at Xuan Nu, Chen Yuan suddenly had some insight…
It was likely that this monk had already taken notice of him back in Qinghe County—perhaps that wager was Xuan Nu’s way of probing his technique.
Such a sly monk.
“This matter concerns the face of our Buddhist community. I hope Donor Chen can answer truthfully,”
Monk Fa Nan said calmly.
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