Chapter 623 Shocking! Xie Nian, how dare you be so arrogant? [2 Updates]
"See this? This Grand Elder, if he hadn't entered the Court of Justice and had stayed peacefully in his family, he wouldn't have died." Yunshan pointed to the document. "If he hadn't died, wouldn't he be more powerful than Xie Huanran by now?"
The moment you step into the courtroom, your life no longer belongs to you.
"Do you think he didn't want to live? It's because he put your lives above his own!" Yunshan's eyes also reddened. "He clearly died protecting you, how dare you say such a thing?"
The eldest elder of the Fan family gritted his teeth.
These words felt like a slap in the face, leaving a burning pain.
"And another thing!" Yunshan took out a portrait from the box with one hand, grabbed the head elder of the Fan family by the neck with the other, and moved closer. "Look at the face of Protector Gu Mu, do you still want to say that the Judicial Hall is trash, useless, unfair, and incompetent?"
The eldest elder of the Fan family stared blankly at the portrait.
The old man in the portrait has kind features and a warm smile.
Long-forgotten memories burst forth at this moment.
That happened more than a hundred years ago.
The Fan family is still a medium-sized family, while the Lin, Xie, and Yue families have not yet been promoted to the top three families.
At that time, the second and third ranked families joined forces to attack other families in the surrounding area. Unable to withstand the attack, they sought help from other forces.
But other forces were unwilling to get involved, so only the Justice Hall sent people.
The eldest elder of the Fan family had a deep impression of him. At that time, he was only eight years old and had no cultivation at all.
To save him and protect him from harm, this ancient guardian spirit was willing to be stabbed in the abdomen by the enemy himself in order to get him to safety.
Although Gu Mu was highly skilled, he was attacked from both sides and ultimately died on the battlefield.
The enemy did not leave his body; they burned him to ashes and threw him into the river.
Old Mu single-handedly saved over a hundred people, yet his family never even received his ashes.
There are countless examples like this.
It is also because of the Judicial Hall that no major wars have occurred in the ancient martial arts world for more than a hundred years.
The eldest elder of the Fan family was completely speechless.
While he enjoyed himself in his family and had enough resources to advance in his cultivation, the guards of the Judicial Hall stationed at the borders of various families lived on the brink of life and death at every moment.
When I'm tired, I just lie down on the ground and fall asleep. I'm happy as long as I can eat a hot steamed bun.
No one thought that they also had family and friends.
"Your peace and your cultivation resources were all bought with the sacrifices of these dead, yet you blame it all on the Judicial Hall." Yun Shan sneered, "What an ingrate!"
"Alright." Fu Yun's gaze was indifferent. "Pack your things and take him away."
Yunshan snorted coldly and said no more. Together with Yunwu, they helped the distraught Elder of the Fan family away.
The hall remained completely silent.
The elders were clearly heartbroken as well.
"The Judicial Hall actively dedicates itself to the ancient martial arts world, but in some people's mouths, it has become a piece of trash, useless garbage, and worthless garbage." The Grand Elder clenched his fist. "No wonder fewer and fewer people are willing to join the Judicial Hall."
Who would do something so thankless and frustrating, only to get scolded?
It's hard to be a good person.
Even if you do something wrong, you'll get scolded.
Because they couldn't control Xie Huanran, all the sacrifices made by the Judicial Hall were rejected.
It's like a joke.
The elder closed his eyes briefly, his voice trembling: "I feel heartbroken for the ancestors buried in the ground."
If Gu Mu and Xu Yunfeng knew in the afterlife that the younger generation not only failed to appreciate their sacrifices but also criticized the Judicial Hall for being incompetent in managing Xie Huanran, how would they feel?
"Elder, there's no need to be disheartened," Fu Yunshen said calmly. "A person who can say such things and think such thoughts is selfish and doesn't know how to consider others."
“The court has no need to protect him, nor does he deserve to be saved.”
A virtuous person sacrifices himself, while a petty person prospers.
The decline of the ancient martial arts world is a normal thing.
“Yun Shen.” The Grand Elder paused, then whispered, “When we’re all gone one day, you’ll be all alone.”
He said solemnly, "Your cultivation speed is very fast. I believe that within ten years, you will definitely be able to kill Xie Huanran and rid the ancient martial arts world of this scourge."
Fu Yunshen was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Ten years is too many variables."
"I've already instructed the Right Protector to keep a close eye on the Xie family," the First Elder said. "If this happens again, we'll have the other families relocate to the secular world, and our Judicial Hall will seal off the passage to the ancient martial arts world, and we'll perish together with this old bastard!"
Xie Huanran hasn't touched the Judicial Hall for so long because the key to the passage through the ancient martial arts world is only held by the Judicial Hall.
No one else knows.
Without the Judicial Hall, the ancient martial arts world will be permanently closed.
Therefore, even though the top-notch military force of the Judicial Hall has been lost time and time again, its status remains unshakable.
"It's not time yet," Fu Yunshen said calmly. "We need to find someone."
"who?"
"Feng Xiu".
“Feng Xiu? Him?” The Grand Elder chuckled. “He’s probably already dead, otherwise he wouldn’t have stayed out for so long.”
The Second Elder spoke up: "Brother, it's not impossible. Yun Shen is right, Senior Feng Xiu might still be alive. Here's what we'll do: give me a guard team, and the Third Elder and I will go find him."
The Third Elder nodded: "I've heard that Xie Huanran has recently gone into seclusion, for at least three months."
The elder thought for a moment and then agreed: "Alright, you and the third brother will lead the team, I'll go prepare the things."
He got up and went out, and the other elders also left one after another.
"Why are you suddenly laughing?" The Second Elder glanced at Fu Yunshen before leaving. "What are you laughing at?"
Fu Yunshen didn't look up: "Yeah, I'm texting my girlfriend."
Second Elder: "..."
He thought about how his son was seventy years old and still single.
He was instantly furious and stormed out.
The First Elder asked in surprise, "Second Brother, what's wrong? Who upset you? You look so grumpy."
The Second Elder gritted his teeth: "I'll go beat my unfilial brat!"
If he dies one day, he won't even be able to see his granddaughter. What a loss.
Grand Elder: "..."
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Martial Arts Alliance.
As soon as Ying Zijing arrived, the steward stopped her: "Please wait a moment, Miss. My leader will come out to greet you personally right away!"
Ying Zijin stopped.
One of the reasons she came to the Martial Arts Alliance was to see if she could find Feng Xiu there.
Cheng Yuan came out quickly and personally welcomed the girl into his study.
Cheng Jin was also there.
"Junior sister, it's great to see you again. I'm your senior brother." Cheng Yuan said warmly. "I didn't expect Master to take on another disciple, and a girl at that. Junior sister's talent is extraordinary."
Ying Zijing raised an eyebrow slightly, but didn't expose him: "Greetings, Senior Brother."
"Alright, alright, you're too kind." Cheng Yuan grinned from ear to ear. "Junior sister, please sit down. You brat, go and get some tea."
Cheng Jin could only walk over dutifully and offer two cups of tea: "Godfather, Uncle-Master, please have some tea."
After thinking for a moment, Ying Zijing took off her mask.
He covered his face with his hand, removing all his disguise.
Upon seeing the girl's face, Cheng Jin was stunned. He exclaimed in shock, "It's you?!"
Cheng Yuan asked in surprise, "You know your martial uncle?"
"You actually...you actually practice both ancient medicine and ancient martial arts!" Cheng Jin almost lost her voice. "And you're already a grandmaster of ancient martial arts?!"
As is widely known, Lin Qingjia is the first person to master both ancient medicine and ancient martial arts.
Her ancient martial arts training is around sixty years old.
But now, he was standing in front of an ancient doctor who was a master of ancient martial arts.
"Just broke through." Ying Zijin nodded, then looked at Cheng Yuan, "Senior Brother, do you know where Master is?"
Cheng Yuan was taken aback: "Junior sister, isn't that a question I should be asking you?"
Ying Zijing lowered her eyes and pondered: "I haven't seen him in a long time, so I was wondering if you had seen him before."
"No." Cheng Yuan shook his head. "Master's whereabouts are unpredictable, and the ancient martial arts world is vast. But he hasn't appeared for so long. I suspect he's in seclusion, trying to break through to a higher realm. Or maybe..."
It's also possible that he died while in seclusion.
“I see.” Ying Zijin stood up. “Senior brother, I have urgent business to attend to today. I’ll come again tomorrow.”
She needs to go back and further enhance Wen Fengmian's ancient martial arts cultivation.
"No problem, no problem. I won't be in seclusion during this time; I'll be here anytime." Cheng Yuan smiled. "Cheng Jin, see your martial uncle out."
He glanced at Cheng Jin, his meaning clear.
This matter concerning Ying Zijing must not be spread outside.
Cheng Yuan's words were like a royal decree to Cheng Jin.
Cheng Jin bowed respectfully and saw Ying Zijin out.
After purchasing some cultivation resources from the Martial Arts Alliance, Ying Zijing prepared to return to the Judicial Hall.
They bumped into Xie Nian, who was accompanied by two male guards.
Xie Nian has good eyesight and recognized the girl at a glance.
"Ying Zijin, you're so amazing and incredible!" She stopped and clapped her hands. "The ancient doctors in the medical world are under your command, and you even know some of the higher-ups in the Judicial Hall. Who else do you know?"
Ying Zijin turned her head, her eyes cold.
"But don't worry, I won't touch you." Xie Nian's red lips curled up. "Once the ancient martial arts world becomes the domain of my Xie family, you'll have nowhere to go."
She haughtily raised her head, turned around, and left.
But the next second, a powerful force came from a distance, and the internal energy pulled her back.
Xie Nian was startled and before she could react, someone grabbed her neck.
He was then slowly lifted up, his feet off the ground.
The decrease in air volume turned Xie Nian's face pale, her eyes slightly widening: "You dare—"
Cheng Yuan didn't even listen, raised his hand, and slapped Xie Nian across the face.
Ruthless and merciless.
Cheng Yuan's voice was sinister and icy: "Still being arrogant?"
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