"Greetings, Chief!"
Upon seeing Yan Bei, Dongfang Quanxing immediately bowed.
Even though he comes from one of the four great families, he still has to respect a powerhouse like Yan Bei.
Those listed on the Heavenly Hero Ranking are all outstanding individuals who have achieved the perfect tenth-grade Dharma Image.
However, none of the top ten are the same as the bottom ten.
Any one of them has the strength to kill a tenth-grade Dharma Image Perfection cultivator.
Even if someone of the same level and at the tenth grade of Dharma Manifestation perfection wanted to escape, they probably wouldn't be able to!
"Quan Xing is here. What brings you here?"
Yan Bei said with a smile.
"I would like to ask Chief Si to make a trip south!"
Dongfang Quanxing took out a small box and handed it over: "This is my sincerity."
Inside the box was a spiritual fruit shaped like a coiled dragon.
A rich spiritual energy of the Wood element surged forth from the spiritual fruit.
Yan Bei glanced at it briefly before quickly looking away.
They're certainly willing to invest heavily in dragon fruit.
"Quan Xing, I am His Majesty's man."
"I will not participate in the struggle between the four great families and the Jixia Academy until His Majesty issues the order!"
Yanbei made his stance clear and straightforward.
Although dragon fruit is precious, that's all.
For someone at his level, it's not as useful as one might imagine.
"Chief, the dragon fruit is just a token of our sincerity."
Dongfang Quanxing continued, "As long as you are willing to make the trip, I will offer you the other three of the Four Symbols Spirit Fruits after the matter is accomplished!"
Upon hearing Dongfang Quanxing's words, a fiery glint flashed in Yan Bei's eyes.
The Four Symbols Spirit Fruits are four types of spirit fruits produced in secret realms controlled by the four major families.
They are the Azure Dragon Fruit from the Dongfang family, the Black Tortoise Fruit from the Beiming family, the Vermilion Bird Fruit from the Nangong family, and the White Tiger Fruit from the Ximen family.
If we were to correlate the Dharma Image Fruit with a martial artist's level, a single Four Symbols Spirit Fruit would qualify one as a martial artist at the peak of the Dharma Image stage.
When the Four Symbols Spirit Fruits are consumed simultaneously, a trace of power can be generated that transcends the power of a perfect fourth-grade Dharma Image.
Just as a ninth-grade martial artist can break through using the Dharma Image Fruit, a tenth-grade martial artist who has reached the perfection of the Dharma Image Fruit can also break through using the Four Symbols Spirit Fruit.
Before the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a martial artist once broke through to the realm of being invincible in the mortal world by relying on the Four Symbols Spirit Fruit.
That's why Yan Bei was unsettled when he heard about the Four Symbols Spirit Fruit.
Although he was still relatively young compared to other Tenth Grade Dharma Manifestation Perfection cultivators, many Tenth Grade Dharma Manifestation Perfection cultivators never took that final step until their death.
Yan Bei didn't think he was better than those people.
Therefore, the Four Symbols Spirit Fruit was very attractive to him.
"What do I need to do? Be specific!"
Yan Bei looked at Dongfang Quanxing and asked.
"Not long ago, Bei Ming Tun Qiong killed Li Fan in the midst of a chaotic battle..."
"Today, Tingfeng Tower released its Fish and Dragon Ranking, which alarmed Jiang Lan... She believes that Li Fan is not dead and that Jiang Xue will head south."
"We plan to seize this opportunity to kill Jiang Xue. As for Li Fan, regardless of whether he was dead before, we'll ensure his utter demise this time..."
"At the Jixia Academy, Kong Fang will be kept in Tiandu by us."
The most powerful outside help they could get was Fudo Myoo (Dōbu).
If Tong Wu steps forward, then we'll trouble Chief Si to stop him.
If Tong Wu doesn't show himself, then we'll ask Chief Si to secretly assist us in assassinating Jiang Xue.
After listening to Dongfang Quanxing's words, Yan Bei nodded: "Okay! I agree to this."
......
Jixia Academy, a secluded courtyard.
The two are playing chess; Kong Fang is playing white, and the Master is playing black.
Just then, Jiang Lan's voice came from outside the courtyard.
"Student Jiang Lan requests an audience with Master Kong!"
Upon hearing this voice, Kong Fang put down the white pieces in his hand and looked at his teacher.
"No need to be shy, it's fine to familiarize yourself with it beforehand!"
The man said with a smile.
Kong Fang was slightly taken aback, then shook his head with a wry smile.
People are treated very differently.
Since its founding, the Jixia Academy has always maintained that each Grand Master of the Academy only learns of the existence of their teacher after assuming office.
But when it comes to Jiang Lan, the rules simply don't apply.
That favoritism is truly enviable!
However, this also proves just how extraordinary Jiang Lan is.
"Come in!"
By the time Jiang Lan entered the courtyard, Kong Fang had already stood up.
Only the gentleman remained sitting in the courtyard.
Kong Fang straightened his clothes and said, "Jiang Lan, let me introduce you."
This is the founder of our Jixia Academy.
"Jiang Lan greets you, sir!"
Jiang Lan stepped forward and bowed.
"Not bad, not bad, how about a game of chess, Xiao Jiang?"
With a flick of his sleeve, the chess pieces on the table vanished instantly.
here we go again!
Upon seeing this, Kong Fang's facial muscles twitched slightly.
Although the gentleman was extremely learned, his chess skills were indeed only average.
Of course, even more common than chess skills is chess etiquette.
For example, when Kong Fang plays chess, he often finds that the pieces disappear inexplicably.
Although he couldn't see how the chess pieces disappeared, he was certain that it was the person in front of him who did it.
"Reporting to the master, I am ignorant of chess!"
Jiang Lan shook her head.
She really doesn't know how to play Go.
She is naturally a person who can endure loneliness; otherwise, she might have kept her talents hidden for over thirty years.
This personality allows her to focus on her studies, which naturally makes fewer and fewer people want to befriend her.
Without friends, there's naturally no desire to learn the art of chess.
"It's great that you don't know how to play chess!"
"Old man, let me give you some pointers!"
A glint of light flashed in the man's eyes.
Throughout his life, he loved to teach others.
Although his chess skills are average, teaching Jiang Lan shouldn't be a problem.
Playing chess with these beginners is the only way to experience the long-lost joy.
The kind of deliberate handicap that Kong Fang made was actually not very meaningful.
"Sir, may I inform you of something?"
Jiang Lan asked.
"Can!"
The man nodded.
After Jiang Lan finished explaining the situation, Kong Fang frowned and said, "Isn't doing this too risky?"
The four major families are very powerful; it would be dangerous for Jiang Xue to go alone!
"Let that little brat from the Vajra Sect go!"
The man spoke.
"Sir, Tong Wu is not a member of the Jixia Academy."
The cultivation technique you helped him complete was merely payment for his help with Zhenxiang last time!
Kong Fang replied.
"That's easy!"
Go tell Tong Wu that he went to help Li Fan this time.
The man said matter-of-factly, "After this is done, Li Fan will owe him a favor!"
"Sir, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
Kong Fang was in a bit of a dilemma; saying these words would ultimately make him seem somewhat shameless!
"Are you the master or am I the master?"
The master raised an eyebrow and said, "Should I add a clause to the teachings of the Jixia Academy: never question what you say?"
Seeing this, Kong Fang shook his head helplessly and left.
......
"Chancellor Kong, rest assured, leave this matter to me!"
As long as someone is there, no one can harm Alliance Leader Li and Jiang Xue!
At the Jixia Academy, Tong Wu patted his chest and strode away into the distance.
After Tong Wu left, Kong Fang walked towards the courtyard.
As soon as Kong Fangbian arrived outside the courtyard, he heard Jiang Lan's voice.
"Sir, how about we call it a draw?"
The courtyard was deathly silent.
Kong Fang quietly stepped forward and saw that the gentleman was staring at the chessboard with a furrowed brow.
Kong Fang knew at a glance that the gentleman had lost.
The peace talk was merely a way out offered by Jiang Lan.
Half an hour later, the master threw out the chess piece in his hand.
"Little Jiang, you won!"
"Sir, I can still afford to lose."
A smile appeared on the teacher's face, and Jiang Xue bowed respectfully, saying, "You have taught me well, sir."
"It's getting late, you should go back!"
"Students take their leave!"
......
"Sir, would you like me to play a few rounds of chess with you?"
Kong Fang finished tidying up the chessboard and asked.
"Next fart!"
The man said irritably.
He paused, then added, "Don't bring Jiang Lan to see me again!"
After saying this, the man disappeared into the courtyard.
He didn't want to stay here for another second.
No one can beat their teacher in their very first game of chess!
......
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