Chapter 317: Martial Tower
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Chapter 317: Martial Tower
After taking out the traitors and spies inside the Pacification Bureau, the matter regarding Mara Buddha and Wang Luori was finally over. There were loose ends, but they weren’t Fang Xiaoman and Gu Suitang’s concerns, not his. That was why Ye Qing was basking in happiness and catharsis right now.
Mara Buddha was dead, and Wang Luori was no more. Naturally, the rock that had been sitting on his chest this whole time was gone as well. Of course he was elated.
Besides that, the Pacification Bureau and the Black Feather Guards had come to gather to destroy Sunset Hill, massacre the Bai Clan, and force the Blood Shadow Palace to shut themselves down for a year. They had set a big example and showed the jianghu of Luo Shui and even the world itself that the Pacification Bureau’s blade hadn’t dulled, and their men were still untouchable.
This meant he would be free from those pesky little jianghu warriors for a long time to come.
“Hahaha! I’m so happy! It’s been a long time since I felt this good!”
Inside a room, Wei Yueshan took a gulp of wine before bursting out laughing. “We destroyed Sunset Hill and massacred the Bai Clan, and enough heads rolled that their blood could fill up a river. The days where everyone and their mothers thought they could take a poop on our heads is finally over!”
For the past few weeks, countless people had treated the Pacification Bureau like a declawed and defanged tiger. They were mocking them both in front of them and behind their backs. It was no wonder that Wei Yueshan was feeling as elated as he was.
“It would’ve been even better if we took out Blood Shadow Palace though! A shame!” Wei Yueshan said regretfully, “I mean, why didn’t we? We were going to set an example anyway.”
Lin Yuhuai answered smilingly, “We couldn’t, but we couldn’t.”
Wei Yueshan looked confused. “Can you speak human, brother?”
Ye Qing answered, “What he means is that there’s no need to wipe them out. One, Blood Shadow Palace hadn’t fallen completely under Mara Buddha’s control like Sunset Hill. Two, Fu Qianqiu was ready for us. It would’ve cost us far more to wipe out Blood Shadow Palace than it was to wipe out Sunset Hill or the Bai Clan. In fact, it would most likely end up in a stalemate of sorts, so it just isn’t worth it. And three, we don’t want White Horse Academy to become the one biggest sect in Luo Shui. That future comes with its own set of problems.”
“Also, everything is bad in excess, and we’ve set a big enough example already. It would probably backfire on us if we destroyed Blood Shadow Palace as well.”
“Do you guys always think so much every time you do anything?” Wei Yueshan scratched his head. “I can’t imagine leading a life as difficult as yours!”
“Difficult? No, you’re just too stupid to understand the simple and obvious!”
It was at this moment Gu Suitang stepped into the room and shot Wei Yueshan a disdainful look. “If everyone in the Pacification Bureau has brains like yours, we would’ve been wiped out a million years ago!”
Wei Yueshan: “...” As expected of my master. That insult pierced right through my heart!
Gu Suitang looked at Ye Qing and said in a grateful tone, “Thanks again for everything, Joyless. If it wasn’t for you, Mara Buddha most likely would’ve succeeded in taking over the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau.”
“You flatter me, chief. I am sure that you and Chief Fang could’ve protected the Pacification Bureau even if I hadn’t accidentally stumbled upon the bastard’s conspiracy,” Ye Qing replied humbly. “Besides, Commander Xue’s the one who deserves the most credit this time, whereas I was just performing my duty.”
“It’s one thing to show humility, and another to depreciate self. You deserve this compliment, so just take it.” Gu Suitang waved off his show of humility. “By the way, I came to tell you that the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau deeply appreciates what you’ve done for Luo Shui. You have exposed the Taiping cultists’ conspiracy and saved Luo Shui from annihilation. Recently, you’ve uncovered Mara Buddha’s conspiracy and saved the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau from disaster as well. That is why Xiaoman and I have agreed to reward you for your meritorious service. You have two choices.”
“What are they?” Ye Qing’s curiosity was piqued.
He hadn’t even sorted out the martial arts he currently possessed yet. It would be avaricious of him to seek out more.
As for medicine, it was the one thing he didn’t need to worry about. One of the best medicines one could obtain, the Water of Life, was already useless to him, and if he ever needed something better, he could just consult the Annon Sutra.
In conclusion, entering the Martial Tower was the best option of the two.
“Very good.” Gu Suitang smiled gladly. “External power is great, but internal power is better. It is the foundation of all warriors.”
“Yuhuai, Nianjiu, you will be joining Joyless as well.”
“W-What? Are you sure, chief?” Both men were stunned to hear this.
“But of course!” Gu Suitang replied without hesitation. “Both of you are qualified considering your long and meritorious service to the Pacification Bureau, and the Hidden Dragon Meet will be happening in a month, isn’t it? It’s been a while since we participated in the event. If we skip it again, someone is going to find something to talk about. That is why I’m planning to send the three of you as participants.”
“Of course, I expect you to perform exceptionally. You have my word that I will beat the crap out of you if you embarrass our Pacification Bureau.”
“That is why I’m sending all of you into the Martial Tower. Train hard and grow your strength as much as possible—especially you two, Nianjiu, Yuhuai. You are much older than Joyless, but you’re still stuck at the late-stage of the Astral Refinement stage. Aren’t you embarrassed? I expect the two of you to become Spirit Purifiers when you emerge from the Martial Tower.”
“As you command.” Chu Nianjiu and Lin Yuhuai nodded with bitter smiles. Meritorious service my ass, you just don’t want us to embarrass you at the Hidden Dragon Meet. And why are you comparing us with Ye Qing? The guy is a Stranger in human skin. How the hell are we supposed to compete with that?
Meanwhile, Wei Yueshan finally couldn’t suppress his anxiety any longer and asked, “What about me, master?”
“You, what?” Gu Suitang side-eyed at his disciple. The guy was jumping up and down.
Wei Yueshan immediately said, “I want to enter the Martial Tower and the Hidden Dragon Meet too, master!”
“Sure,” Gu Suitang replied. “Go take a nap, and you will have everything.”
Wei Yueshan: “...” Are you sure I’m your disciple?
“The Hidden Dragon Meet is only meant for dragons. Are you a dragon? No, you’re a worm. You’re only going to embarrass me if you attend!” Gu Suitang rebuked his disciple mercilessly. “Instead of practicing diligently, you consistently overestimate your abilities, get carried away by wishful thinking, and bite off more than you can chew. You truly are one of the stupidest, delusional, reckless and suicidal people I’ve ever met!”
Wei Yueshan opened his mouth but couldn’t think of anything to say. In the end, he muttered, “You’re a master of adjectives, master!”
Gu Suitang: “...” Ah, what did I do to end up with such an idiot disciple?
“Get out of my sigh before I kick your ass!” Gu Suitang pointed at the exit. “Actually, I’m going to train you personally starting tomorrow. If you can’t grow even with my supervision, then you will die. Get ready.”
Wei Yueshan: “...” He’s definitely my master alright.
Gu Suitang looked at the trio after he was done scolding Wei Yueshan. “Joyless, Nianjiu, Yuhuai, the three of you should get ready as well. You’ll be entering the Martial Tower tomorrow morning.”
“As you command,” they answered with a salute.
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Chapter 317: Martial Tower
After taking out the traitors and spies inside the Pacification Bureau, the matter regarding Mara Buddha and Wang Luori was finally over. There were loose ends, but they weren’t Fang Xiaoman and Gu Suitang’s concerns, not his. That was why Ye Qing was basking in happiness and catharsis right now.
Mara Buddha was dead, and Wang Luori was no more. Naturally, the rock that had been sitting on his chest this whole time was gone as well. Of course he was elated.
Besides that, the Pacification Bureau and the Black Feather Guards had come to gather to destroy Sunset Hill, massacre the Bai Clan, and force the Blood Shadow Palace to shut themselves down for a year. They had set a big example and showed the jianghu of Luo Shui and even the world itself that the Pacification Bureau’s blade hadn’t dulled, and their men were still untouchable.
This meant he would be free from those pesky little jianghu warriors for a long time to come.
“Hahaha! I’m so happy! It’s been a long time since I felt this good!”
Inside a room, Wei Yueshan took a gulp of wine before bursting out laughing. “We destroyed Sunset Hill and massacred the Bai Clan, and enough heads rolled that their blood could fill up a river. The days where everyone and their mothers thought they could take a poop on our heads is finally over!”
For the past few weeks, countless people had treated the Pacification Bureau like a declawed and defanged tiger. They were mocking them both in front of them and behind their backs. It was no wonder that Wei Yueshan was feeling as elated as he was.
“It would’ve been even better if we took out Blood Shadow Palace though! A shame!” Wei Yueshan said regretfully, “I mean, why didn’t we? We were going to set an example anyway.”
Lin Yuhuai answered smilingly, “We couldn’t, but we couldn’t.”
Wei Yueshan looked confused. “Can you speak human, brother?”
Ye Qing answered, “What he means is that there’s no need to wipe them out. One, Blood Shadow Palace hadn’t fallen completely under Mara Buddha’s control like Sunset Hill. Two, Fu Qianqiu was ready for us. It would’ve cost us far more to wipe out Blood Shadow Palace than it was to wipe out Sunset Hill or the Bai Clan. In fact, it would most likely end up in a stalemate of sorts, so it just isn’t worth it. And three, we don’t want White Horse Academy to become the one biggest sect in Luo Shui. That future comes with its own set of problems.”
“Also, everything is bad in excess, and we’ve set a big enough example already. It would probably backfire on us if we destroyed Blood Shadow Palace as well.”
“Do you guys always think so much every time you do anything?” Wei Yueshan scratched his head. “I can’t imagine leading a life as difficult as yours!”
“Difficult? No, you’re just too stupid to understand the simple and obvious!”
It was at this moment Gu Suitang stepped into the room and shot Wei Yueshan a disdainful look. “If everyone in the Pacification Bureau has brains like yours, we would’ve been wiped out a million years ago!”
Wei Yueshan: “...” As expected of my master. That insult pierced right through my heart!
Gu Suitang looked at Ye Qing and said in a grateful tone, “Thanks again for everything, Joyless. If it wasn’t for you, Mara Buddha most likely would’ve succeeded in taking over the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau.”
“You flatter me, chief. I am sure that you and Chief Fang could’ve protected the Pacification Bureau even if I hadn’t accidentally stumbled upon the bastard’s conspiracy,” Ye Qing replied humbly. “Besides, Commander Xue’s the one who deserves the most credit this time, whereas I was just performing my duty.”
“It’s one thing to show humility, and another to depreciate self. You deserve this compliment, so just take it.” Gu Suitang waved off his show of humility. “By the way, I came to tell you that the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau deeply appreciates what you’ve done for Luo Shui. You have exposed the Taiping cultists’ conspiracy and saved Luo Shui from annihilation. Recently, you’ve uncovered Mara Buddha’s conspiracy and saved the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau from disaster as well. That is why Xiaoman and I have agreed to reward you for your meritorious service. You have two choices.”
“What are they?” Ye Qing’s curiosity was piqued.
He hadn’t even sorted out the martial arts he currently possessed yet. It would be avaricious of him to seek out more.
As for medicine, it was the one thing he didn’t need to worry about. One of the best medicines one could obtain, the Water of Life, was already useless to him, and if he ever needed something better, he could just consult the Annon Sutra.
In conclusion, entering the Martial Tower was the best option of the two.
“Very good.” Gu Suitang smiled gladly. “External power is great, but internal power is better. It is the foundation of all warriors.”
“Yuhuai, Nianjiu, you will be joining Joyless as well.”
“W-What? Are you sure, chief?” Both men were stunned to hear this.
“But of course!” Gu Suitang replied without hesitation. “Both of you are qualified considering your long and meritorious service to the Pacification Bureau, and the Hidden Dragon Meet will be happening in a month, isn’t it? It’s been a while since we participated in the event. If we skip it again, someone is going to find something to talk about. That is why I’m planning to send the three of you as participants.”
“Of course, I expect you to perform exceptionally. You have my word that I will beat the crap out of you if you embarrass our Pacification Bureau.”
“That is why I’m sending all of you into the Martial Tower. Train hard and grow your strength as much as possible—especially you two, Nianjiu, Yuhuai. You are much older than Joyless, but you’re still stuck at the late-stage of the Astral Refinement stage. Aren’t you embarrassed? I expect the two of you to become Spirit Purifiers when you emerge from the Martial Tower.”
“As you command.” Chu Nianjiu and Lin Yuhuai nodded with bitter smiles. Meritorious service my ass, you just don’t want us to embarrass you at the Hidden Dragon Meet. And why are you comparing us with Ye Qing? The guy is a Stranger in human skin. How the hell are we supposed to compete with that?
Meanwhile, Wei Yueshan finally couldn’t suppress his anxiety any longer and asked, “What about me, master?”
“You, what?” Gu Suitang side-eyed at his disciple. The guy was jumping up and down.
Wei Yueshan immediately said, “I want to enter the Martial Tower and the Hidden Dragon Meet too, master!”
“Sure,” Gu Suitang replied. “Go take a nap, and you will have everything.”
Wei Yueshan: “...” Are you sure I’m your disciple?
“The Hidden Dragon Meet is only meant for dragons. Are you a dragon? No, you’re a worm. You’re only going to embarrass me if you attend!” Gu Suitang rebuked his disciple mercilessly. “Instead of practicing diligently, you consistently overestimate your abilities, get carried away by wishful thinking, and bite off more than you can chew. You truly are one of the stupidest, delusional, reckless and suicidal people I’ve ever met!”
Wei Yueshan opened his mouth but couldn’t think of anything to say. In the end, he muttered, “You’re a master of adjectives, master!”
Gu Suitang: “...” Ah, what did I do to end up with such an idiot disciple?
“Get out of my sigh before I kick your ass!” Gu Suitang pointed at the exit. “Actually, I’m going to train you personally starting tomorrow. If you can’t grow even with my supervision, then you will die. Get ready.”
Wei Yueshan: “...” He’s definitely my master alright.
Gu Suitang looked at the trio after he was done scolding Wei Yueshan. “Joyless, Nianjiu, Yuhuai, the three of you should get ready as well. You’ll be entering the Martial Tower tomorrow morning.”
“As you command,” they answered with a salute.
Chapter 317: Martial Tower After taking out the traitors and spies inside the Pacification Bureau, the matter regarding Mara Buddha and Wang Luori was finally over. There were loose ends, but they weren't Fang Xiaoman and Gu Suitang's concerns, not his. That was why Ye Qing was basking in happiness and catharsis right now. Mara Buddha was dead, and Wang Luori was no more. Naturally, the rock that had been sitting on his chest this whole time was gone as well. Of course he was elated. Besides that, the Pacification Bureau and the Black Feather Guards had come to gather to destroy Sunset Hill, massacre the Bai Clan, and force the Blood Shadow Palace to shut themselves down for a year. They had set a big example and showed the jianghu of Luo Shui and even the world itself that the Pacification Bureau's blade hadn't dulled, and their men were still untouchable. This meant he would be free from those pesky little jianghu warriors for a long time to come. Hahaha! I'm so happy! It's been a long time since I felt this good! Inside a room, Wei Yueshan took a gulp of wine before bursting out laughing. We destroyed Sunset Hill and massacred the Bai Clan, and enough heads rolled that their blood could fill up a river. The days where everyone and their mothers thought they could take a poop on our heads is finally over! For the past few weeks, countless people had treated the Pacification Bureau like a declawed and defanged tiger. They were mocking them both in front of them and behind their backs. It was no wonder that Wei Yueshan was feeling as elated as he was. It would've been even better if we took out Blood Shadow Palace though! A shame! Wei Yueshan said regretfully, I mean, why didn't we? We were going to set an example anyway. Lin Yuhuai answered smilingly, We couldn't, but we couldn't. Wei Yueshan looked confused. Can you speak human, brother? Ye Qing answered, What he means is that there's no need to wipe them out. One, Blood Shadow Palace hadn't fallen completely under Mara Buddha's control like Sunset Hill. Two, Fu Qianqiu was ready for us. It would've cost us far more to wipe out Blood Shadow Palace than it was to wipe out Sunset Hill or the Bai Clan. In fact, it would most likely end up in a stalemate of sorts, so it just isn't worth it. And three, we don't want White Horse Academy to become the one biggest sect in Luo Shui. That future comes with its own set of problems. Also, everything is bad in excess, and we've set a big enough example already. It would probably backfire on us if we destroyed Blood Shadow Palace as well. Do you guys always think so much every time you do anything? Wei Yueshan scratched his head. I can't imagine leading a life as difficult as yours! Difficult? No, you're just too stupid to understand the simple and obvious! It was at this moment Gu Suitang stepped into the room and shot Wei Yueshan a disdainful look. If everyone in the Pacification Bureau has brains like yours, we would've been wiped out a million years ago! Wei Yueshan: ... As expected of my master. That insult pierced right through my heart! Gu Suitang looked at Ye Qing and said in a grateful tone, Thanks again for everything, Joyless. If it wasn't for you, Mara Buddha most likely would've succeeded in taking over the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau. You flatter me, chief. I am sure that you and Chief Fang could've protected the Pacification Bureau even if I hadn't accidentally stumbled upon the bastard's conspiracy, Ye Qing replied humbly. Besides, Commander Xue's the one who deserves the most credit this time, whereas I was just performing my duty. It's one thing to show humility, and another to depreciate self. You deserve this compliment, so just take it. Gu Suitang waved off his show of humility. By the way, I came to tell you that the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau deeply appreciates what you've done for Luo Shui. You have exposed the Taiping cultists' conspiracy and saved Luo Shui from annihilation. Recently, you've uncovered Mara Buddha's conspiracy and saved the Luo Shui Pacification Bureau from disaster as well. That is why Xiaoman and I have agreed to reward you for your meritorious service. You have two choices. What are they? Ye Qing's curiosity was piqued. He hadn't even sorted out the martial arts he currently possessed yet. It would be avaricious of him to seek out more. As for medicine, it was the one thing he didn't need to worry about. One of the best medicines one could obtain, the Water of Life, was already useless to him, and if he ever needed something better, he could just consult the Annon Sutra. In conclusion, entering the Martial Tower was the best option of the two. Very good. Gu Suitang smiled gladly. External power is great, but internal power is better. It is the foundation of all warriors. Yuhuai, Nianjiu, you will be joining Joyless as well. W-What? Are you sure, chief? Both men were stunned to hear this. But of course! Gu Suitang replied without hesitation. Both of you are qualified considering your long and meritorious service to the Pacification Bureau, and the Hidden Dragon Meet will be happening in a month, isn't it? It's been a while since we participated in the event. If we skip it again, someone is going to find something to talk about. That is why I'm planning to send the three of you as participants. Of course, I expect you to perform exceptionally. You have my word that I will beat the crap out of you if you embarrass our Pacification Bureau. That is why I'm sending all of you into the Martial Tower. Train hard and grow your strength as much as possibleespecially you two, Nianjiu, Yuhuai. You are much older than Joyless, but you're still stuck at the late-stage of the Astral Refinement stage. Aren't you embarrassed? I expect the two of you to become Spirit Purifiers when you emerge from the Martial Tower. As you command. Chu Nianjiu and Lin Yuhuai nodded with bitter smiles. Meritorious service my ass, you just don't want us to embarrass you at the Hidden Dragon Meet. And why are you comparing us with Ye Qing? The guy is a Stranger in human skin. How the hell are we supposed to compete with that? Meanwhile, Wei Yueshan finally couldn't suppress his anxiety any longer and asked, What about me, master? You, what? Gu Suitang side-eyed at his disciple. The guy was jumping up and down. Wei Yueshan immediately said, I want to enter the Martial Tower and the Hidden Dragon Meet too, master! Sure, Gu Suitang replied. Go take a nap, and you will have everything. Wei Yueshan: ... Are you sure I'm your disciple? The Hidden Dragon Meet is only meant for dragons. Are you a dragon? No, you're a worm. You're only going to embarrass me if you attend! Gu Suitang rebuked his disciple mercilessly. Instead of practicing diligently, you consistently overestimate your abilities, get carried away by wishful thinking, and bite off more than you can chew. You truly are one of the stupidest, delusional, reckless and suicidal people I've ever met! Wei Yueshan opened his mouth but couldn't think of anything to say. In the end, he muttered, You're a master of adjectives, master! Gu Suitang: ... Ah, what did I do to end up with such an idiot disciple? Get out of my sigh before I kick your ass! Gu Suitang pointed at the exit. Actually, I'm going to train you personally starting tomorrow. If you can't grow even with my supervision, then you will die. Get ready. Wei Yueshan: ... He's definitely my master alright. Gu Suitang looked at the trio after he was done scolding Wei Yueshan. Joyless, Nianjiu, Yuhuai, the three of you should get ready as well. You'll be entering the Martial Tower tomorrow morning. As you command, they answered with a salute.
