Chapter 556: Condemning Ma Hu, Xu Yao: I’d Like to Be Friends with You
The atmosphere at the scene sank into an eerie silence.
Jian Fei looked at the two Heavenly Prodigies before him, and the two women also looked at Jian Fei in the same manner.
After a long while, Jian Fei stammered, “Miss Ma, it seems we meet again.”
Hearing Jian Fei’s words, Xu Yao was surprised and asked, “Sister Ling, do you know him?”
Facing Xu Yao’s inquiry, Ma Ling’er was conflicted, as she didn’t know how to answer this question either.
“We met by chance, just a couple of days ago.”
“So that’s why he came to our aid.”
As she spoke, Xu Yao walked toward Jian Fei and handed over the wooden stick in her hand.
“Thank you for lending me your sword.”
“There’s no need to thank me; I didn’t really help much.”
“That’s not quite right. If it weren’t for your magic treasure, I might not have been able to defeat those two powerful enemies so easily.”
“Furthermore, I observed your technique earlier; it seemed to be the Nine Yin Soul Devouring Great Art.”
“Are you on the path of demon cultivation?”
Upon hearing this, Jian Fei immediately became wary.
“How do you know about the Nine Yin Soul Devouring Great Art?”
“Because I’ve seen it. Not long ago, the Netherworld executed a demon cultivator, and his signature technique was the Nine Yin Soul Devouring Great Art.”
“When I participated in the battle, I used supreme sword qi to break his yin soul, which allowed the Netherworld to capture him successfully.”
“According to our investigation, he had a disciple, and I believe that must be you.”
Hearing these words, Jian Fei’s eyes instantly dimmed.
“So, are you here to arrest me or k*ll me?”
Seeing Jian Fei’s reaction, Xu Yao smiled slightly and said, “Sir, you jest.”
“According to the Netherworld’s investigation, you don’t have any innocent souls in your possession, so neither the Heavenly Court nor the Netherworld will do anything to you.”
“Perhaps others might ostracize you because of your demon cultivation background.”
“But in my eyes, I never pay attention to such things.”
“As long as you don’t k*ll innocents, then I would like to be friends with you.”
“Moreover, not everyone can choose their birth. I, Xu Yao, won’t treat people differently.”
Upon hearing this, Jian Fei looked up happily.
“You don’t mind my demon cultivation background?”
“What right do I have to look down on you? If not for your help, we would have been in danger just now.”
“The people who died were cultivators of the righteous path, but their actions are despicable.”
“You performed righteous deeds using demon cultivation techniques, and that is truly admirable.”
“Additionally, during the battle, your realm is far below mine.”
“Your courage to disregard life and d*ath and offer assistance is something countless prodigies could not match.”
Listening to Xu Yao’s praise, Jian Fei scratched his head and laughed, “Actually, it wasn’t as good as you say. I just acted on impulse and rushed out.”
Just as he was speaking, Chen Changsheng’s voice echoed from afar.
“Jian Fei, where are you?”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s call, Jian Fei’s lips twitched, then reluctantly responded.
In a short while, Chen Changsheng led a fine horse out from the depths of the forest.
“Jian Fei, why did you run so fast? I almost couldn’t find you.”
“Why are there so many dead bodies here? Did you k*ll them?”
Looking at Chen Changsheng’s “masterful” performance, Jian Fei was utterly speechless.
With Chen Changsheng’s strength and methods, all the circumstances here should be within his control.
The situation just now was likely self-directed.
Jian Fei believed he knew some of Chen Changsheng’s secrets, so he couldn’t stop himself from grumbling inwardly.
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However, besides Jian Fei, Xu Yao was also carefully observing Chen Changsheng.
The wooden stick behind Jian Fei seemed ordinary, but what it contained was extraordinary. Such a treasure was not something a minor demon cultivator could possess.
Moreover, during the previous battle, she was unable to “borrow” the sword.
Only at the last moment did she manage to borrow a “sword” from Jian Fei.
She hadn’t had time to think deeply about it during the battle, but now, she realized that a powerful individual must have shielded her sword intent.
And his sword intent was rare in the world.
Thinking this, Xu Yao bowed and asked, “May I ask, sir, what is your surname and name?”
“I am surnamed Chen, named Changsheng. Just call me Chen Changsheng.”
“Do we need to report this to the Heavenly Court since so many people have died here?”
“It’s unnecessary.”
A man in golden armor appeared beside them. Without waiting for Ma Ling’er to speak, the golden-armored man said,
“I already know everything that happened here. The situation is too complicated. You should all go back first.”
After saying this, the golden-armored man waved his right hand, sending Jian Fei and others to the Sword Qi Great Wall.
Interestingly, everyone else was sent away, except for Chen Changsheng and a fine horse who remained at the scene.
“Whoosh!”
The golden-armored man knelt on one knee and bowed, saying, “Ma Hu pays respects to Xiancha.”
Facing Ma Hu’s words, Chen Changsheng didn’t respond, only gently stroking the horse’s head and saying,
“Since we’re both officials, it’s fine to take care of each other, but why do you have to act in secret?”
“Do you think I wouldn’t know what you’re doing just because you whisper or use gestures to convey information?”
“This time, I’ll punish you by not letting you speak for three days. A small punishment for a big lesson!”
Hearing this, the horse trembled all over, ready to kneel immediately.
But Chen Changsheng grabbed its head, preventing it from kneeling.
“Don’t kneel at every turn. Kneeling doesn’t solve anything.”
“This time, let it slide. There won’t be a next time.”
Hearing this, the horse nodded repeatedly, its eyes full of fear.
“Oh!”
“Why are you kneeling? Get up quickly.”
After scolding Horse Face, Chen Changsheng finally “realized” Ma Hu.
Facing Chen Changsheng’s support, Ma Hu stubbornly remained kneeling.
“Why are you kneeling? Stand up and talk!”
“Ma Hu has ruined Xiancha’s plan and hasn’t received forgiveness, so Ma Hu dares not stand up.”
Hearing Ma Hu’s words, Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and said, “Since that’s the case, then stay kneeling.”
“The Heavenly Court sent you to guard the Sword Qi Great Wall, yet a celestial and an immortal ran in, and you didn’t notice at all. What are you even doing?”
“How dare you call yourself a heavenly horse general? You’re just a dumb a**!”
“I know my fault!” Ma Hu trembled and said, “I will return and accept punishment, and I request that the Heavenly Court send someone to cleanse the Sword Qi Great Wall.”
“What’s the point of cleansing now that you’re asking for punishment? Who will manage the Sword Qi Great Wall?”
After scolding, some of the anger in Chen Changsheng’s heart subsided.
“Though you’re not perfect, you still work diligently. Stand up.”
“Thank you, Xiancha!”
Ma Hu performed a deep bow to Chen Changsheng, then stood up.
Looking at the distant Sword Qi Great Wall, Chen Changsheng said indifferently, “This time I came back to do something significant and to see how the world I once knew has changed.”
“The Heavenly Court, the Netherworld, and the various major forces have done well.”
“Among them, the lineage of the God of Wealth and the Netherworld have performed particularly well. Your daughter is also part of it.”
“The title of Little God of Wealth was not misplaced.”
