Da Xuan Martial Saint-Chapter 395 - 261 Tremor_2
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If everything remained as usual, with the Steward Protector still acting outside, that would be fine too. It would only mean that he himself would have to make a few trips, catch a few stewards for interrogation, nothing more. He would certainly be able to find the culprit as usual. As the saying goes, if there is no flaw at the end, then start from the beginning.
"Good."
Upon hearing Chen Mu’s words, Yan Jingqing also understood his intention. In truth, he wasn’t an ordinary person either, and he had many methods to investigate this matter. However, Chen Mu’s approach was simply more direct.
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In the following several days.
Yu County was shaken!
Chen Mu, the Protector of the Seven Profound Sect and a master of the Wind Cloud List, alongside his wife Xu Hongyu, fell victim to a sinister plot, and the news spread rapidly in all directions, causing a shock among all forces in Yu County.
Who was Chen Mu?
Although the battle at Yunni Sky Peak had taken place a long time ago, he remained one of the hottest figures among the younger generation in the entire Cold North Path of the Eleven States, believed to have the potential to ascend to the Realm of Qiankun and become a Grandmaster!
For such a rising great figure to fall victim to a scheme, and to become afflicted with Demonic Qi while trying to save his wife, was undoubtedly an event shocking enough to rock the whole Cold North Path. Although the news couldn’t spread too far too quickly, it was enough to create a buzz and cause unrest at least within Yu County.
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Inner City.
A certain courtyard.
This was a residence of the Hehuan Sect.
A group of female disciples were gathered together, chattering about something, astonishment in their eyes.
"...He’d endure the invasion of Demonic Qi for Xu Hongyu?"
Hou Lingling, mingling within the crowd, listened to the voices of her sisters, momentarily bewildered.
She was now an Inner Sect Disciple of the Hehuan Sect, and also one of the most promising candidates to become the next generation True Disciple after Hua Nongying. She had had a past encounter with Chen Mu and was quite surprised by his actions back then. For the sake of a mere brothel girl ’Xiao Lian,’ he had even left a message to spare her life.
In Chen Mu’s eyes, there seemed to be no distinction between the noble and the lowly. Even brothel women were treated with equal regard. Regardless of being as lowly as beggars or prostitutes, he didn’t show the usual contempt and discrimination that most people have.
Afterward.
Chen Mu’s composure in the face of Hua Nongying, and his subsequent overwhelming of true disciples from Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion and defeating Gu Hong of the Heavenly Sword Sect, shocked all of them who heard about it later in the Hehuan Sect. It was unexpected that someone from such a minor place could reach such heights and even outshine Hua Nongying.
What came next was needless to say, with tales about Chen Mu spreading one by one like legends. First, he took on Qian Heaven, then Qiankun, reigning at the summit of Yunni Mountain. He became the most dazzling figure among the young generation throughout the Cold North Path.
"Is there really such a man in the world who values love and righteousness so much?"
"Hee hee, it’s not so much about love and righteousness, more like conscience, I think. I heard that before he rose to prominence, he was greatly supported by his wife. Now that his wife is in trouble, how could he possibly ignore her? If he could ignore her and act as if nothing happened, he must have a heart that is particularly indifferent, to be able to do that."
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"But he is a rightly a master of the Wind Cloud List, eh, and he practices the Qiankun Artistic Conception. If he does this, won’t his future prospects of becoming a Grandmaster be ruined? That’s essentially giving up Martial Arts for his wife, what a pity."
A few young Hehuan Sect girls chattered amongst themselves.
At that moment, some looked towards Hou Lingling and asked, "Lingling, didn’t you have more than one encounter with him in the past? What kind of person is he?"
Upon hearing the inquiry from the girl beside her, Hou Lingling thought back, tilting her head, and said, "A… somewhat strange man?"
"Strange?"
Several pairs of eyes turned to Hou Lingling, all showing curiosity.
Hou Lingling pondered and said, "He looks cold and indifferent, but I’ve never seen any arrogance or contempt in his eyes, not even towards the most humble courtesan. That time, in the eastern city district... he didn’t want to see our Hehuan Sect killing someone to keep them silent, and he especially left a message for me because of Xiao Lian."
Appearances can be feigned, and even the expression in one’s eyes can be disguised, yet the deeds one does are undeniable.
Those lofty nobles, despite their greed for their beauty and their flattering words, could not mask the disdain deep in their hearts, never treating them as equals.
But Chen Mu was different. The fact that he especially left a message for the courtesan girl Xiao Lian before departing showed that he never saw her as a ’worthless life’ to be disdainfully disposed of. Instead, he treated her with the same respect as anyone else, which still strikes her as somewhat unbelievable to this day.
Because.
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Don’t mention ordinary brothel women; even the disciples of our Hehuan Sect, when walking outside, are discriminated against.
People from other sects call them enchantresses, and even if some covet their beauty, that can’t cover the contempt deep in their eyes, viewing them as the lowliest of people. This contempt is the same even among the bottom layers of small powers and gang members.
Upon hearing Hou Lingling’s story, the surrounding girls all showed expressions of surprise.
"There are such men in the world?"
"I thought that aside from the sisters within our sect, everyone else outside looked down on us just the same."
"Wuu wuu wuu, such a rare person, to actually be plotted against like this, it’s too malicious! Such a vicious scheme, it must be the work of those gossips from the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion. If I catch them later, I must sew their mouths shut."
A group of chattering girls immediately empathized.
As disciples of the Hehuan Sect, they considered the Hehuan Sect as home, because only among the sisters of the Hehuan Sect, there was no contempt. They were born lowly, either abandoned orphans or sold wares, born as lessers. It was rare to meet someone not of the Hehuan Sect yet not feeling they were beneath them.
Perhaps it was because of Chen Mu’s humble beginnings.
It’s just a pity that such a person like Chen Mu wasn’t from the Hehuan Sect. Maybe one day in the future, he could even become an enemy. Thinking about this, they couldn’t help feeling regretful.
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Outside Yu City.
A villa.
This was the base of the Heavenly Seal Sect.
"Being too compassionate can sometimes be a weakness."
After hearing the report from his subordinates, Xi Song stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distant sky, his eyes reflecting a light indifference, saying, "Killing our sect protector, I had originally wanted to find an opportunity to make him suffer a bit. I didn’t expect someone else to take action for us, so there’s no need to bother anymore."
Nie Yu’s attack on Chen Yue was indeed breaking the rules by bullying the weak, so Chen Mu didn’t hesitate to kill in retaliation. The Heavenly Seal Sect had nothing to say, but they couldn’t just ignore it - it was certainly noted.
They had been considering how to take revenge, but in a short amount of time, Chen Mu suffered such a big loss. His Martial Arts path was cut short, and becoming a grandmaster seemed almost hopeless. Naturally, it was a pleasant sight for them.
"However, we can’t let him suspect us for this matter, we can’t take the blame for others..."
Xi Song thought for a moment and quickly issued several orders.
Although they were pleased with the situation, it was clear that what they should consider now was not to continue attempting to take revenge on Chen Mu, but to quickly clear any associations and not to be targeted by Chen Mu at such a time.
Being eroded by Demonic Qi did not mean that one had become useless. Chen Mu was still a formidable fighter on the Wind Cloud List. If he became ruthless and sought revenge without regard for the rules, then even a great sect like the Heavenly Seal Sect would find it very troublesome.
They naturally did not want to take the blame for the actions of others.
Even.
Xi Song also promptly dismissed many other chaotic thoughts. Now there was absolutely no need to move against Chen Mu anymore, since afflicted by Demonic Qi and his Martial Arts path cut off, the threat was limited to the Wind Cloud List.
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The Heavenly Sword Sect.
Outside the Forbidden Land, Sword Tomb.
Zuo Qianqiu, in white clothing, stood still, gazing ahead, feeling the sword intents that had not dissipated to this day on each broken sword, the various Sword Dao Artistic Conceptions.
"Senior Brother Zuo."
Suddenly someone called out and then a figure approached from behind, reporting a few words to Zuo Qianqiu.
After listening, Zuo Qianqiu let the Heavenly Sword Artistic Conception flow around him, causing a ripple of air, taking a while to settle down before he looked up at the blue sky and said, "I understand."
Chen Mu...
Would someone like you be brought down by the despicable methods of some petty villains?
Zuo Qianqiu slowly closed his eyes.
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