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Chapter 731 - Chapter 731 Chapter 731 There Will Always Be People Who

Chapter 731: Chapter 731: There Will Always Be People Who Disagree Chapter 731: Chapter 731: There Will Always Be People Who Disagree Tang Wangsun knew that Guan Shanyue was telling the truth, but on further thought, Feng Jun had suffered severe injuries, yet Guan Shanyue managed to leave unscathed. He wondered what the reason might be–was it because Feng Jun protected her well, or did Danxia Celestial Part have its own secret methods?

Without a clear answer, he cast another contemplative glance at Feng Jun.

However, Elder Guo became anxious, “Guan Daoist, you’re being too secretive. I’ve told you all the secrets about the Spirit Plant, yet you’re still hiding something.”

Guan Shanyue scoffed inwardly. You’re growing Spirit Plants on Maoshan’s land as if you’re trying to keep it a secret, but who are you fooling?

But such matters must be understood without being openly discussed, so she promptly changed the subject, “Tang Tianshi, I’ve heard that Kunlun is looking for trouble with Little Celestial Master?”

Originally still curious, Tang Wangsun’s face darkened upon hearing this, then he snorted coldly, “It’s just some idle gossip from those trivial folks in Qingxu Celestial Part and Dragon Phoenix Mountain. I wonder, by bringing down Maoshan, do they think they could rise to power?”

Feng Jun spoke up, “Tang Tianshi, if similar words are spoken in the future, tell them to come find me at Luohua Manor.”

“Master Feng, you are too polite,” said Tang Wangsun solemnly, “Some people are just looking for trouble with Maoshan, and besides… at that time, you and Wenji were together. I, from Jintan Huayang Celestial Part, would not allow such harassment.”

His words were firm and resonant. The saying goes that courage comes from wine and bravery from wealth. With the reopening of Juqu Cave Heaven and the reappearance of the Spiritual Spring attracting crowds, Tang Tianshi gained tremendous confidence. Frankly speaking, how could Kunlun compare?

Tang Wangsun, after understanding the situation from his daughter, knew that the injuries of those four men were likely caused by Feng Jun. But so what? Maoshan wasn’t afraid to share the infamy with Feng Jun.

Yet, Feng Jun himself did not wish to bear such karma, nor receive such favor– he wanted to make things clear, “This matter was indeed my doing. Little Celestial Master has been misunderstood.”

“There’s no misunderstanding!” Tang Wenji immediately made her stance clear, speaking with an unkind expression, “Those people were bearing their teeth at me, I even took out my Nine Section Whip. If it weren’t for Senior Feng’s ability… I would have acted much sooner.”

Feng Jun laughed, then said after some thought, “Even if someone from Kunlun is looking for trouble, they can’t make it here right now. Just look at the weather.”

Tang Wenji was initially startled, then also laughed, “True, that wretched place is probably still buried under three feet of snow by now.”

Their impression of the harsh environment of Xiqing Mountain was indeed too deep. Others, like Tang Wangsun and Elder Guo, who were a bit older, were not very surprised. However, Zhang Caixin was very curious when she heard this.

She had never been to such a terribly cold place in her life and couldn’t help but inquire.

When Feng Jun went there, he did not want to be noticed, but now that he was back, the news had already spread. There was no point in denying his trip, so it might be better to be frank.

However, the matter of him carrying Little Celestial Master while flying around was something he was embarrassed to mention… especially with her father sitting right there.

But Tang Wenji did not care, of course without mentioning being carried herself. She described just how dreadful the winter in Xiqing Mountain was, with wind howling fiercely and snow rolling thunderously, “Senior Feng’s cultivation level may allow him to disregard it, but I truly couldn’t handle it.”

After talking for a while, she began to go over the course of events that led to the incident. Surprisingly, she spent a lot of time describing the girl who hitched a ride.

After speaking about how Feng Jun cut the tow rope with pliers and left in the car, she looked curiously at Feng Jun, “I suppose it was during those moments in mid-air when you infused them with your Inner Qi?”

Upon hearing this, Feng Jun just laughed, “It’s not something worth showing off. Why are you pondering over it so much?”

“I’ll soon be able to use it too,” Tang Wenji replied with pride, “External Release of Internal Qi, right? I aim to master it within a year. When the Kunlun Sect comes looking, I’ll say it was me. What can they do about it… Want to have a go at a fight?”

Maoshan Martial Cultivators have secret techniques, and the standard for an Intermediate Level martial master is the External Release of Internal Qi. On this point, most Martial Cultivators from the Earth Plane lag somewhat behind. Of course, this is not to say the decline of Martial Cultivators on the Earth Plane, but rather the conditions for Martial Cultivators on Earth are much harsher.

Due to the arduous conditions, advancing in cultivation is very difficult, hence they have to rely heavily on skills instead.

After advancing to an Intermediate Level martial master, Tang Wenji’s already inflated confidence was practically bursting. In her eyes, what’s so great about Kunlun? In the whole world, she only acknowledged Feng Jun–maybe adding that Butterfly to the list.

She was rather excited and her voice grew a bit louder, failing to notice that not far away, a middle-aged man with an umbrella turned his head strangely to look at her.

The man did not stop but continued walking leisurely with his umbrella, slowly stepping out of the Ten Directions Hall courtyard.

Arriving at a pavilion with a view and finding himself alone, he took out his mobile phone to make a call, “Giant Daoist, how’s the treatment coming along for those four?”

“The two involved in fixing the car… are more or less stabilized and improving,” a thin voice came through from the other end, “But for the other two… it’s hard to stabilize their condition, they’re just clinging to life now.”

Actually, the two young men involved in the car repair were also not in optimistic condition. With their foundation damaged, their situation was similar to Zhuang Zesheng’s– they could barely recover to normal, but their bodies wouldn’t be as healthy as before, and a reduced lifespan was inevitable.

But they were still fine, compared to those two who have now become skin and bones, spending twenty hours a day in deep comas. Their families have made several trips to Maoshan, fussing over them, but… what stature does Maoshan have in the local area? Its influence is simply too great.

Out-of-towners… are of no use, not to mention coming from the remote western border; even those from the capital might not be effective.

The banner of the capital works better in the north, but Maoshan is south of the great river, with a reputation that rings loudly, bold enough to disregard others.

The middle-aged man sighed, “I just passed the pavilion of Maoshan’s Shifang Hall, where the Little Celestial Master of Maoshan was receiving guests, planning to celebrate her advancement in cultivation level tonight.”

“Pfft, Maoshan has a Celestial Master too?” The giant fellow sneered with disdain, “A frog in the well, how big of a sky has it seen?”

“Hey, don’t say that,” the middle-aged man laughed, “That little girl is pretty wild, saying the worst it comes to is a fight, and even Kunlun doesn’t amount to much.”

“Damn it…” the giant fellow cursed in anger, “She’s causing trouble in Kunlun, and we haven’t even bothered her yet? She really thinks Kunlun has no one left? Just wait, Kunlun’s people will be there tomorrow, as if we can’t take a plane or something.”

“I can’t pass that message on for you,” the middle-aged man chuckled dryly, “Master Feng from Luohua Manor is also there.”

From his tone, it was clear he held Feng Jun in considerable respect, knowing who really had the clout.

“Pfft, Luohua Manor?” the giant fellow’s tone was dismissively arrogant, “Your Dragon Phoenix Mountain lineage has really gotten more cowardly… not even daring to make a sound at the Celestial Master Cave.”

To know that the Celestial Master Cave does not belong to Dragon Phoenix Mountain, but to Qingcheng, whose lineage has a long and profound history with Dragon Phoenix Mountain. This giant fellow was clearly well-informed, knowing that Qingcheng had suffered a loss at the hands of Luohua Manor.

However, the middle-aged man just snorted coldly, “The Huayang Celestial Part of Jintan was reopened because of him, a Great Cultivator said to be in the Qi Refinement Realm, even the Blood Jiao King fell to his hand… Maybe you’re not afraid, but I am indeed very fearful.”

“Great Cultivator?” the giant fellow continued to scoff, “As if there aren’t any Great Cultivators in Kunlun…”

Feng Jun and the others were unaware of this side show. If this matter… or rather if this middle-aged man was referring to Feng Jun, with his sensing ability, he might have picked up on something odd.

But unfortunately, Dragon Phoenix Mountain now didn’t even dare stir up enmity towards Feng Jun.

Dragon Phoenix Mountain didn’t rank among the Cave Heavens, not to speak of the Ten Main Cave Heavens or even the Thirty-Six Minor Cavern Heavens; they were barely listed among the Seventy-Two Blessed Lands, yet they were renowned. Why? They knew very well that their own side had borrowed the momentum and fortune of the times.

Because of this, when Luohua Manor was first emerging, although many from Dragon Phoenix Mountain turned up their noses at it, some pointed out that one should watch how close these people got to the Official Government and whether they possessed the momentum of great power.

Then the Qingcheng incident happened. Since Dragon Phoenix Mountain was not the main branch of Qingcheng, they were not privy to the particularly secret matters, but they also knew that Feng Jun’s visit stirred up a lot, leading to investigations within Qingcheng.

It was rumored that this even involved the penetration of Southwest Minor Country and Foot Basin Country.

Among the investigators were the police and relevant security departments. Even though it seemed under-the-radar, the intensity was significant in the backroom.

The disciples of Dragon Phoenix Mountain had come across Feng Jun in Qingcheng, and at the time, they didn’t think much of it. Once the news came through, many realized that Luohua Manor must have the support of these departments behind it.

The conclusion then is not hard to draw: Luohua Manor surely relied on major momentum, blessed with great fortune — if these departments weren’t considered major players, would they need military support?

The rise of Dragon Phoenix Mountain was a product of riding the greater momentum; their decline decades earlier was also due to the influence of that momentum.

Hence, their current attitude towards Luohua Manor was one of respectful distance, avoiding contact and not provoking them.

That very night, a celebration was held in the Ten Directions Hall, not only attended by Wudang and Danxia Celestial Part but surprisingly also by representatives from Taibai Celestial Realm, Siming Celestial Realm, and even the Heir of Ghost Valley, indicating a close relationship with these three.

When it came time to take the main seat, there was a bit of contention. Feng Jun suggested that either Tang Wangsun or Tang Wenji should take the principal seat, but both firmly declined, insisting that he take it.

Elder Guo and Director Guan merely smiled by the side, saying nothing.

In the end, Feng Jun couldn’t refuse and shared the seat of honor with Tang Wangsun, while at the grand round table seated with twelve, aside from the two local leaders, the remaining two spots were surprisingly taken by a man and a woman from Luohua Manor.

The three families noticed this and could not help but speculate secretly: It was one thing for Maoshan to be grateful to Luohua Manor, but the elders from both Wudang and the Danxia Celestial Part appeared to be utterly content, which seemed rather peculiar.

Could it be, as the rumors said, that these two families had already gained, or were about to gain, benefits from Luohua Manor?