This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick!-Chapter 421 - 113 Academic Exchange (Request for Monthly Ticket)
Chapter 421 -113 Academic Exchange (Request for Monthly Ticket)
Outside the gates of Green-faced Manor, Gu Yufeng stood with his sword in hand.
In fact, he and Feng Sanniang had only met a few times.
The first time they met, she accompanied a prominent official from the provincial capital to visit the Green Mountain Sword Sect.
Feng Sanniang went alone to admire the view at Qingyun Peak and happened to meet him practicing his swordsmanship.
“I’ve long heard that the sea of clouds atop Qingyun Peak is a beautiful scene in the world. I’m here to enjoy the view and hope it won’t disturb you, sir.”
“No trouble.”
This was their first conversation.
Afterward, she continued to watch the sea of clouds, and he continued practicing his swordsmanship.
Throughout the process, neither of them spoke another word.
Before leaving, she gave him a backward glance and smiled.
That fleeting view made even the surrounding sea of clouds look somewhat less vibrant.
Later, they met a few more times.
After several meetings, they had become somewhat acquainted.
“I intend to open a dance hall in Datong Prefecture City. After it opens, I would like to invite you for a drink. I hope it’s not too forward?”
“Okay.”
This was their conversation when they parted ways in the provincial capital.
Gu Yufeng devoted his life to the sword and was indifferent to romantic love, even more so to women.
He knew that his feelings for Feng Sanniang were far from love, and he had never thought about what he might want from her.
However, this woman was indeed one of the few beings Gu Yufeng had encountered in his life that did not bore him, other than the sword.
So when he found out that Feng Sanniang had died, he felt some regret.
Xu Jing thought he harbored passionate feelings for Feng Sanniang and would surely want to kill the Green-faced Ghost to avenge her.
But for Gu Yufeng, his primary goal in coming here was to challenge Qin Zhen and to break through his own limitations.
As for killing the Green-faced Ghost, that was only a secondary concern.
If the latter hadn’t ranked third on the Fengyun List and demonstrated impressive combat powers on the day Hao Yi rescued the execution, Gu Yufeng wouldn’t have come to Green-faced Manor tonight.
His sword was not something just anyone was privileged to see.
The doors of Green-faced Manor were tightly shut, and the people inside, sensing Gu Yufeng’s arrival, did not open the gate.
Of course, no one dared to come out and challenge him.
Before Gu Yufeng could act, the ground suddenly began to shake.
He turned his head and saw dozens of fully armored cavalrymen galloping toward him.
These cavalrymen, bristling with murderous aur, seemed like an army of thousands although there were only dozens!
Gu Yufeng felt an invisible giant blade forming in the night sky above him, hanging overhead, ready to fall at any moment.
The only cavalry capable of giving him, a peak Tao Foundation Stage martial artist, such a feeling of oppression was the Imperial Camp Cavalry!
Gu Yufeng stood calmly in place. This charging Imperial Camp Cavalry halted less than thirty meters away from him.
From charging at full speed to an abrupt halt, the movements were fluid like flowing water, showing superb control.
The leader, also a Tao Foundation Stage martial artist, continued to advance on his consort beast, a Qiyi Horse, and stopped about ten meters away. He stared at Gu Yufeng and said in a stern voice,
“This is Datong Prefecture, just a reminder to not stir up trouble.”
Had it been one-on-one, this Tao Foundation Stage leader of the Imperial Camp Cavalry might not have withstood a single strike from Gu Yufeng.
However, he was here with fifty soldiers.
A hundred Imperial Camp Cavalrymen forming a military formation could engage a Martial Arts Master in combat, and even fifty cavalrymen were a threat to a peak Tao Foundation Stage powerhouse like Gu Yufeng!
Gu Yufeng did not respond; he was accustomed to letting his sword do the talking.
If this were another place, he would have been pleased to measure the combat power of the Imperial Camp Cavalry with his sword.
However, before coming here, he had promised his fellow disciple that he would only draw his sword against two individuals.
So Gu Yufeng turned and faced Green-faced Manor, and he said,
“Green Mountain Sword Sect’s Gu Yufeng seeks a duel. I invite the Green-faced Ghost to battle—”
His voice was neither vibrant nor commanding, yet it pierced the night sky like a sharpened sword’s edge, passing into Green-faced Manor, making everyone who heard it feel as if a sword was slashing past their ears!
His challenge to the Green-faced Ghost, if accepted, would be deemed a fair duel between martial artists and Datong Prefecture could not intervene.
Moments later, Green-faced Manor made no response.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Gu Yufeng’s eyes as he turned and walked away.
The team of Imperial Camp Cavalry sent by Bian Jingru followed at a discreet distance behind Gu Yufeng until they ensured his return to the hostel, and then they left.
That night, the deed of ‘Moon Defect Sword’ Gu Yufeng, who went alone to Green-faced Manor to challenge the Ghost King, quickly spread throughout Datong Prefecture City.
Everyone knew the Ghost King had not stepped forward to accept the challenge.
Speculations started to rise:
“This Ghost King is somewhat cowardly.”
“Challenged right to his face and he doesn’t even dare to respond.”
“Hmph, what kind of Ghost King, only dares to act tough in his lair!”
“It looks like we’ll have to rely on Professor Qin Zhen of Wu’an University, otherwise Datong Prefecture’s reputation will be totally shattered!”
“…”
This event was a hot topic not just among the people of Jianghu but also among commoners in the streets.
Because Datong Prefecture was home to Wu’an University, its residents had always taken great pride in it, feeling psychologically superior to those in the provincial capital.
So, when they heard that a martial arts expert from the provincial capital challenged a local master, the people of Datong Prefecture naturally hoped their local master would win.
If it were usual times, it would be fine, but now Wu’an University had just been established in the provincial capital, the competitive sentiment between Datong Prefecture and the provincial capital had reached its peak!
The Green-faced Ghost King had been the most prominent figure in the past six months, and even many ordinary citizens of Datong Prefecture had heard of him.
Now, the Green-faced Ghost King actually dared not to accept the challenge, and his reputation immediately plummeted.
Government Affairs Building.
In the office, the secretary reported to Bian Jingru:
“Sir, Nolan Zhi proposed today to Wu’an University, hoping that the exchange between Hongyi University and Wu’an University can be held publicly, allowing outsiders to witness it.”
Bian Jingru asked, “What did Principal Shi say?”
The secretary replied, “Principal Shi agreed, and it is scheduled to take place on the sports field of Wu Da two days later. At that time, people from all walks of life can come and visit.”
“Mm.”
Bian Jingru nodded.
Since Shi Caiming had agreed, he had nothing to say.
Moreover, he believed that Wu Da’s chances of winning were still very high.
What really worried him was another matter.
“Sir, this is the newspaper released by the Feng Province Newspaper this morning.”
The secretary handed a newspaper to Bian Jingru.
Bian Jingru took it and saw the eye-catching title on the cover:
“Provincial City Expert Challenges the Green-faced Ghost King.”
“Heh.”
Bian Jingru chuckled.
The official newspaper of Feng Province, the front-page news was actually about Jianghu anecdotes; the provincial capital was really “unconcerned with trivialities.”
The news detailed the past combat achievements of ‘Moon Defect Sword’ and the Green-faced Ghost King, then emphasized that last night the Green-faced Ghost King avoided the fight.
Other newspapers in the Datong Prefecture, Bian Jingru could easily control to prevent them from reporting news he did not want to see.
Only the Feng Province Newspaper, with its government background and backed by the provincial capital, was beyond Bian Jingru’s control.
“Sir, Jianghu people value reputation the most; I fear that the Green-faced Ghost King will eventually be unable to resist.”
The secretary said worriedly.
“Life and death are at stake here; if he truly cannot resist, don’t blame me for being ruthless,” Bian Jingru spoke without a trace of emotion.
It wasn’t that he thought the Green-faced Ghost would definitely lose to Gu Yufeng, but that the Green-faced Ghost had another identity that wouldn’t stand the light.
Once the Green-faced Ghost fought Gu Yufeng, he would have to use his full power, thereby making it difficult to conceal his identity as the Blood-faced Ghost!
On the day of rescuing the execution, many people had seen the Blood-faced Ghost take action.
On the day the provincial express was intercepted, survivors had also seen the Blood-faced Ghost take action.
One could change their body shape, voice, and even their face, but the force of a Martial Arts master was not easy to change.
That force, like a blood-colored crystal, extremely sharp and exploding into a blood mist when shattered, had so far been used only by the Blood-faced Ghost.
Once in broad daylight, if the Green-faced Ghost used this type of force during the fight with Gu Yufeng, the provincial capital could seize this handle and report the matter to the Central Cabinet!
The Central Cabinet demanded that Bian Jingru arrest the Blood-faced Ghost, or else he would be stripped of his position.
Even if there was a way to turn things around, Bian Jingru could not afford to gamble with his position.
Thus, as long as the fact that the Green-faced Ghost was the Blood-faced Ghost came to light, Bian Jingru would have no choice but to immediately eliminate the Green-faced Ghost and answer to the Central Government!
This was truly Xu Jing’s hope in having Gu Yufeng come to Datong Prefecture.
He did not have absolute confidence in Gu Yufeng, believing he would definitely defeat the Green-faced Ghost.
Rather, he believed Gu Yufeng would surely force the Green-faced Ghost to use all his power.
As long as the Green-faced Ghost dared to face the challenge, he was bound to be exposed!
Thus, the outcome Xu Jing was hoping to see was actually the Green-faced Ghost avoiding the fight.
He felt that the Green-faced Ghost should also be someone who cherished his life. If the opponent still wanted to seek revenge, he should cherish his life all the more!
As long as the Green-faced Ghost did not accept the fight, his reputation would be damaged, and his heart state would also be clouded.
Xu Jing wanted to let the Green-faced Ghost experience the taste of a heart burden!
…
On the morning of July 6, the Feng Province Newspaper dedicated an entire page to describe the battle between the Green-faced Ghost and Gu Yufeng, also involving Feng Sanniang.
The public still preferred stories of men competing for a woman’s favor, feeling more engaged with such narratives.
The official newspaper of Feng Province had always published relatively serious news; this was the first time they featured such Jianghu anecdotes, and unexpectedly, sales were excellent!
That afternoon, in an unusual move, the Feng Province Newspaper issued two editions in a single day.
The second edition only introduced one event:
The newly established Hongyi University would hold an ‘academic exchange’ with Wu’an University two days later, and everyone was welcome to observe.
Suddenly, the whole of Datong Prefecture City began to look forward to it.
The newly established Hongyi University in the provincial capital already aimed to compete with Wu Da.
Now that Hongyi University took the initiative to come to Datong Prefecture and compete with Wu Da, the challenging implications were quite evident.
Almost all the people of Datong Prefecture were hoping for Wu Da to teach Hongyi University a tough lesson!
And whenever this matter was mentioned, many would also curse the Green-faced Ghost for not daring to accept the fight.
The two days passed quickly.
On the morning of July 8 at 10 a.m., Wu Da’s East Gate was opened to the public, allowing everyone to observe today’s ‘academic exchange’ between Hongyi University and Wu’an University.
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