Chapter 579: Startling Everyone, The Unspoken Conclusion
“Gululu!”
Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Jian Fei took great effort to calm down his emotions.
There was a mole colluding with the Savage Wilderness within the Sword Qi Great Wall, and the situation could broadly be divided into two possibilities.
First, people from the Savage Wilderness infiltrated the Sword Qi Great Wall and took root here.
The likelihood of this situation is very small because the Sword Qi Great Wall has always had strict vetting processes regarding the Savage Wilderness.
So, even if there are moles from the Savage Wilderness, they would only be a few small fry and certainly would not wield the kind of influence seen now.
The second possibility, which Jian Fei was most unwilling to consider, was that a traitor had appeared among the Eight Desolates and Nine Domains.
First and foremost, the upper echelons guarding the Sword Qi Great Wall could not be traitors.
Because they are at the top of the power pyramid in the Eight Desolates and Nine Domains, they have no incentive to undermine their own foundation.
Aside from the upper echelons of the Sword Qi Great Wall, the lower-tier cultivators also could not be traitors.
Assassinating two Immortal King’s heirs is a monumental matter, and the lower-tier cultivators lack the courage and capability to carry out such actions.
Excluding everyone, the only ones left are the middle-tier and even some quasi-upper echelons of the Sword Qi Great Wall.
These individuals are the offspring of Immortal Second Generation, as well as renowned Heavenly Prodigies of the last few thousand years.
Only these people have the audacity to scheme such things.
As he pondered this, Jian Fei’s eyelids twitched.
Because he dared not speculate further on the consequences.
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Xu Yao’s Room.
“My dear daughter is really impressive; the more I see, the more I like.”
Hu Yan in the light screen smiled brightly.
Facing her mother’s smile, Xu Yao proudly replied, “Of course, I’m your daughter, how could I bring you shame?”
“But can you tell me why you are so happy?”
“Is it just because the teacher is willing to guide me?”
Upon hearing this, Hu Yan rolled her eyes elegantly.
“To receive his guidance is an enormous fortune, and being able to call him ‘teacher’ is a blessing you could never earn in ten lifetimes.”
“Is there something wrong with this title?”
“How you address him isn’t important; what matters is that he allows you to call him that.”
“There’s something you don’t quite understand. Your father and I, back in the day, both received his guidance.”
“But even up to now, your father still hasn’t been able to call him ‘teacher.'”
Hearing this, Xu Yao was taken aback. “Is this title really that significant?”
“But I saw Uncle Ma addressing him that way too.”
“The situations are different; Ma Hu calls him ‘teacher’ out of respect, while you calling him ‘teacher’ equates to becoming his disciple.”
“Do you not understand what kind of people he has taught?”
Faced with her mother’s words, Xu Yao felt a surge of excitement.
“Mother, are you saying I might also have the chance to reach the height of the White-Haired Sword God?”
“I can’t say whether you can reach the height of the Sword God, after all, there is only one Chen Shisan in this world.”
“But receiving his guidance, you surely have the qualification to see the back of the Sword God.”
“Thus far, those who have seen the back of the Sword God number less than a handful.”
“Truly, the ancestors have blessed us; the Old Xu family has a successor!”
Looking at her mother’s expression, Xu Yao casually added, “By the way, Mother, who is behind the plot to k*ll me, and how do you plan to deal with it?”
As soon as the words left her mouth, the smile faded instantly from Hu Yan’s face.
“This matter is not for you to ask or concern yourself with. Just do as the teacher instructs.”
“But…”
“No ‘buts’!”
Hu Yan’s voice rose several notches, turning serious to the utmost.
“You are the flesh that fell from my body; no one understands you better than I do. You usually love to be clever, and sometimes you can be a bit stubborn.”
“The teacher’s heart is broad, and he cares for all of you.”
“I don’t care how you interact with the teacher on other matters, but in this case, you are not to say a single word more.”
“Not only should you remain silent, but from head to toe, inside and out, you must unconditionally trust and understand the teacher.”
“If I find out you have even a shred of misunderstanding or distrust in your heart, I will bring you home personally, and you shall not step out of the door for the rest of your days.”
Facing Hu Yan’s words, Xu Yao was momentarily startled.
Because since childhood, she had never seen her mother so stern.
Seeing Xu Yao standing there in silence, Hu Yan squinted and scolded, “Did you hear what I said?”
“I heard!”
Xu Yao was startled and immediately patted her chest, saying, “I will definitely understand and trust the teacher. Even if I don’t understand, I will do everything possible to understand.”
“That’s best. I hope you remember my words.”
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Ma Ling’er’s Room.
“Don’t ask!”
Ma Hu’s voice made the room tremble slightly.
Looking at her father’s cold expression, Ma Ling’er said stubbornly, “Why can’t I ask?”
“The assassination of the Immortal King’s heirs is not a trivial matter.”
“But so many days have passed, and there has been no movement from the Sword Qi Great Wall or the Heavenly Court. What are you and the teacher planning?”
Looking at his clever daughter, Ma Hu said coldly.
“I’ll say it again, this matter is not for you to concern yourself with. Just focus on your own path.”
“Some moles have been uncovered; even if these moles are in high positions, they are not worth…”
Ma Ling’er’s words halted halfway, and then she stared blankly at her father.
“Father, is this true?”
“I don’t care what you’ve guessed, but I certainly don’t have the answer you seek. If you want to know the answer, ask the teacher yourself.”
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Sword Qi Great Wall.
Looking at the thriving scene within the Sword Qi Great Wall, Chen Changsheng’s lips curved into a slight smile.
At this moment, the heavily burdened Xu Yao and Ma Ling’er walked out.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “It’s only been a little while; how come you both look so down?”
“You should be like the sun that has just risen, full of vitality!”
In response to Chen Changsheng’s words, Ma Ling’er opened her mouth but ultimately lowered her head.
Noticing their demeanor, Chen Changsheng chuckled and patted their heads.
“Don’t be so downcast. I will definitely give your parents a talking to; it’s just a small issue to make such children look so scolded.”
With Chen Changsheng’s comfort, Xu Yao summoned her courage and said.
“Teacher, how can this be considered a small issue?”
“This matter is certainly not small, but you can’t be downcast!”
“You will shine as a guiding light for others; if you display such demeanor, won’t it make everyone below lose confidence?”
Chen Changsheng’s tone was refreshing as spring, and his gentle smile improved the dreary moods of Xu Yao and Ma Ling’er somewhat.
However, the words that followed from Chen Changsheng terrified both of them.
“On the battlefield, those who shake the morale of the army are to be executed. I will give you a cup of tea’s time to think clearly.”
“If you fail to do so, your heads will soon leave your shoulders.”
Xu Yao, Ma Ling’er: ???
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P.S. Wishing everyone a happy new year!
