Chapter 96 The Plan of the Suspended Soul Silk
Shao Yanzhe frowned as he looked at him, gaining a deeper understanding of the domineering nature of the people from Tianluozhao.
How could he not see that this young man had noticed Xuan Yao's difference and wanted to possess him?
"Don't you understand? I said I refuse!"
After he finished speaking, he picked up Xuan Yao and headed towards the stairs.
There's nothing you can do about young people with ulterior motives; it's best to just ignore them.
As soon as Shao Yanzhe stepped onto the third step of the stairs, he twisted his body, braced his right hand on the handrail, and flipped himself off the stairs.
The staircase where he was originally standing was as if it had been struck by something and shattered into countless pieces.
He frowned as he looked at the young man who had withdrawn his hand, his eyes instantly turning sharp.
The young man, however, was unconcerned. He raised an eyebrow at him, his eyes filled with surprise. He hadn't expected that such a frail scholar could dodge his attack.
"You're not bad, scholar! So, can you dodge the next attack?"
As he spoke, he swiftly swung a black calligraphy brush in front of him.
The other Tianluozhao members sitting on the first floor heard the commotion and turned to look. They saw the young man about to attack a frail scholar.
A look of anticipation flashed in their eyes as they all turned to watch what was happening, completely ignoring the impending fight.
In fact, it wasn't just young people who would snatch things after they took a liking to them; other members of the Heavenly Order had also had similar experiences.
Therefore, instead of stopping the young man's behavior, everyone seemed to be watching a good show, wanting to see how things would develop.
Shao Yanzhe frowned, his right arm twitched, and the jade hairpin pen that was in his sleeve fell out and he picked it up.
The pen moved swiftly under his hand, writing stroke after stroke, and countless elegant words combined to form a masterpiece.
He moved very fast, and soon a white, scholarly light shone before his eyes.
Those present could immediately tell that the scholar's refined manner far surpassed that of the young man.
The bearded man at the head of the group paused, his hand holding the teacup faltering. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which had been calmly observing the scene before him, and his gaze toward the frail scholar instantly changed.
Judging from his refined manners, this seemingly frail scholar is no ordinary person!
Immediately, all his attention was focused on the scholar.
Upon seeing this, the young man opposite Shao Yanzhe's eyes darkened instantly, and his gaze towards him became increasingly hostile.
With this scholar's talent, as long as he passes the imperial examination, he will definitely surpass him.
He secretly changed his mind. He had originally only wanted to teach this weak scholar a lesson, but now he wanted to cripple him.
Why should we suppress a farmer's son like him?
"go!"
The next moment, he controlled his spiritual energy to transform into countless tiny white needles, which shot towards Shao Yanzhe.
Thousands upon thousands of silver needles, imbued with a chilling killing intent, blocked all his escape routes, leaving him no choice but to face the attack.
Shao Yanzhe frowned. The silver needles shooting towards him reminded him of the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles. He figured there was no difference between the two; both were powerful attack methods that could kill.
A jumble of thoughts flashed by. Holding the jade hairpin pen, he stretched out his arm and drew a circle in front of him with the tip of the pen as the radius. Instantly, the literary energy in front of him transformed into a huge shield, protecting him.
Countless silver needles clattered against the shield, but failed to break through its defenses.
Upon seeing this, the young man's face instantly darkened.
Shao Yanzhe did not simply defend. After blocking the young man's attack, he instantly switched from defense to offense, and a stream of literary energy struck the young man's chest like a meteor.
The young man hadn't expected this frail scholar to dare attack him. Without any defense, he was sent flying, crashing through two or three tables before slamming heavily against the wall.
"puff!"
His face turned pale instantly, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
He felt an intense pain in his chest, each breath like a needle prick. He clutched his chest, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and glared fiercely at Shao Yanzhe, wishing he could kill him right then and there.
As the vice-captain of the team, he was beaten so badly in front of the other team members. His face burned with embarrassment, and the anger in his chest could not be extinguished.
Those Tianluozhao members who had been watching the spectacle involuntarily stood up. They glanced at the injured youth, their eyes filled with complex emotions.
The bearded man at the head of the group slowly stood up, facing Shao Yanzhe. He looked at him expressionlessly: "You actually dare to attack the people of Tianluozhao!"
Seeing that something was amiss, the managers of the post station immediately hid, leaving only the two sides in a standoff.
It's not that they don't want to get involved, but rather that the Heavenly Decree is beyond their control.
They just hoped that the fight between the two sides wouldn't involve them.
"He's the one who's unreasonable and tries to steal what doesn't belong to him. I was just resisting. I don't think I did anything wrong. Even if it's a decree from Heaven, it can't be unreasonable, right? Is there no law anymore?" Shao Yanzhe's expression turned serious. He could vaguely sense that this bearded man was far stronger than him.
If he really makes a move, he probably won't be a match for him.
Upon hearing this, the bearded man couldn't help but sneer: "The imperial edict is the law!"
After he finished speaking, he raised his hand to teach this arrogant scholar a lesson, but unexpectedly, a voice suddenly rang out, interrupting his actions.
"Oh? How come I didn't know that the Heavenly Decree could represent the law?"
The bearded man's expression changed slightly. He recognized the voice and instinctively looked up at the stairs, where he saw a familiar figure.
"Young Master Zhou?" He looked at the person above with some surprise and doubt. He couldn't understand why the young master who acted like a tyrant in the capital would suddenly appear in this godforsaken post station.
“That’s right, it’s your grandpa, me!” Zhou Jiming slowly walked down the stairs, swaying from side to side, looking exactly like a spoiled brat.
He walked up to Shao Yanzhe, blocking his way, and looked up at the bearded man with disdain: "Are you blind? This is a distinguished guest of my Marquis's mansion. If you were to harm even a single hair on his head, when we get back to the capital, I'll have someone pluck every hair off your bodies!"
The bearded man's temples throbbed with veins; he didn't believe Zhou Jiming was just talking casually, that he was truly capable of doing such a thing.
You should know that he was a notorious playboy in Kyoto, but he also had a very good relationship with the emperor. Even if the emperor found out about his actions, he would only be given a few mild reprimands.
Of course, Zhou Jiming wouldn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Chief Minister Gu, but he had no scruples about the people of Tianluozhao; at most, he would be imprisoned.
"You! Humph! I won't bother with you!" The bearded man said coldly, flicking his sleeve and turning to sit down again.
Upon seeing this, the others from Tianluo Zhao exchanged bewildered glances before sitting down one after another.
Zhou Jiming glanced at them smugly before looking at Shao Yanzhe. Seeing that he was not injured, he was relieved.
"Brother Shao, let's go."
Shao Yanzhe glanced at the silent Tianluozhao members, and then followed Zhou Jiming upstairs.
"Thanks to Brother Zhou this time!" He thanked Zhou Jiming earnestly.
Zhou Jiming quickly waved his hand: "No need to be so polite. I'm just using the Marquis's name to intimidate others. It's just that this person is a bit timid. If he really makes a move, there's nothing I can do."
As he finished speaking, the expression on his face darkened.
"Brother Zhou, don't be discouraged. I believe that one day you will be able to intimidate them on your own!"
"Thank you for your comforting words, Brother Shao. I will do my best!"
First floor.
Only after Zhou Jiming and Shao Yanzhe disappeared down the stairs did the young man slowly return to his seat.
"I'm sorry, boss, it's all my fault for being incompetent and failing to subdue that scholar immediately!"
The bearded man waved his hand at him: "Alright, it's not your fault. That scholar is quite capable, so it's inevitable that you'd run into trouble with him."
Seeing that he truly had no intention of blaming him, the young man sat down with peace of mind.
But he was still unwilling to accept it. When others looked at him, he felt that they were mocking him.
This feeling made him extremely uncomfortable. He rolled his eyes and said, "Boss, should we send someone to follow them?"
He looked around as he spoke, then leaned close to the bearded man and whispered to him about the differences in the black cat.
Upon hearing this, the bearded man's eyes suddenly turned to him: "You're not mistaken?"
"Of course not! That black cat is an extremely rare spirit cat, and it is a spirit cat born to cultivate merit. If it grows up, it will definitely be of great benefit to you, boss! Maybe it can even help you get a chance at the position of deputy commander."
The bearded man slightly turned his head to glance upstairs, a determined glint in his eyes.
He looked at the young man and said, "Have someone keep an eye on them. We'll make our move when we return from Jiangzhou City."
The young man was overjoyed and quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, boss! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"
The bearded man nodded slightly. He knew, of course, that the young man was telling him this information in order to seek revenge, but as long as he could get the black cat, even if it was used as a weapon, it would be a very worthwhile thing.
Shao Yanzhe and the others were unaware that the people from Tianluozhao were planning to attack them. They were currently gathered together, looking at Bai Ling, waiting for the other two souls within him to awaken.
The first to awaken was a soul dressed as a scholar. The black resentment surging from his body instantly filled the entire room. Fortunately, preparations had been made in advance, and the room was enveloped in scholarly energy, so the resentment could not leak out.
It's you!
The scholar's expression grew increasingly grim upon seeing a familiar face.
What do you want to do?
Suddenly, he glared at the group, his eyes filled with barely concealed hatred: "Where did Granny Ying and Xiao Hua go? What have you done!"
"Calm down! They've already released their resentment and gone to the underworld. Nothing happened to them," Bai Ling quickly explained.
The scholar's expression softened slightly, and he looked warily at Shao Yanzhe and the others, asking, "What do you want to do?"
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