Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 108: Mediation (Plus 800, Subscribe!)

Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Mediation (Plus 800, Subscribe!)

Xuanyu City.

Zhong Shenxiu strolled into the city, keeping a low profile, after leaving his Escape Skill far behind.

Having achieved the Ten Thousand Beasts True Body Technique, he followed the cultivation philosophy of balancing work with rest, ready to take a good rest in this mundane world.

At this time, he naturally switched faces again, retracting the identity of Hua Wu and reverting back to Su Daoshi.

This Xuanyu City was the largest nearby.

He immediately went to the best inn and ordered the most lavish banquet, preparing to fully indulge himself.

The feast was a masterpiece of the Sea Moon Building’s chef, exuding a mouthwatering fragrance, and among the dishes was a ’Boneless Braised Chicken’ with delicious seasoning, the bones already removed to allow one to swallow large mouthfuls with complete satisfaction.

Zhong Shenxiu enjoyed his meat and wine heartily, when he noticed a surge in the street crowds—apparently, there was a street fight.

"How come the Xu Family is clashing with both the Jin Family and the Lin Family?"

A few fellow drinkers nearby also found it strange.

"They say a few days ago, during a hunting trip in the mountains, young master Xu Shaoling nearly lost his life to a tiger. Upon returning, Mr. Xu San couldn’t stand it any longer and went to confront the Jin Family and the Lin Family in person. Since then, the three families have been at loggerheads..."

"Alas, how unwise of the Xu Family. Encountering a tiger while hunting is an inevitable mishap... Besides, with both the older and the second Xu Family Innate Martial Practitioners absent, isn’t it obvious they’ll be at a disadvantage?"

...

Zhong Shenxiu seemed to be in luck, having chosen a spot with a great view of the long street.

And right now, people from the three families just happened to be brawling right here.

They retained some sense, following the rule that seeing a blade brought bad luck, so they did not use lethal weapons but only sticks and clubs. However, at this rate, it was only a matter of time before someone would be killed.

"Xu Laosan... you take the word of a brat in your own family to heart, neglecting our two families’ goodwill, and injuring many of our people. Today, you must give us an explanation."

From the Jin Family, a fat man dressed in golden robes stepped out.

"Indeed, my Lin Family is not to be trifled with either."

The Family Head of the Lin Family likewise emerged.

Both were Innate, easily overshadowing the Xu Family.

"Hmph! I’ve always known Shaoling to be of good character and never one to lie. You are just jealous that he might become a disciple of Qingmu Immortal Master, so you sabotaged him."

Xu Laosan was shouting wildly, clearly hot-tempered, yet not particularly strong.

No wonder Xu Hanlin and the others didn’t call him when they went hunting.

"Slander!"

Of course, the Jin Family and the Lin Family would not admit to such allegations. A serious conflict was on the verge of erupting, with the Xu Family set to suffer greatly.

At this moment, Xu Laosan’s face revealed a cunning smile as he bowed towards the periphery: "Qingmu Immortal Master, have you arrived?"

He was hot-headed but not foolish, clearly well-prepared in advance.

A green-robed old man slowly approached from the outside, his three strands of long beard elegantly resting on his chest, exuding an immortal and noble demeanor.

Was it his cultivation level?

Probably slightly inferior to Water Smoke Guest.

Qingmu Immortal Master surveyed the crowd, his ancient eyes causing the Family Heads of the Jin and Lin Families to frown uncomfortably as they stepped forward to pay their respects: "We greet the Immortal Master!"

This scene was beyond everyone’s expectations, as true cultivators were indeed a rare sight. The crowd that had gathered around did not diminish but instead kept growing.

Qingmu Immortal Master shook his head slowly: "I had the intention of accepting a disciple, yet I didn’t anticipate that it would lead to such trouble. If the three families fall out over this, causing grave injuries, it would not be my wish."

"Immortal Master is merciful, yet this grudge is unresolved, leaving me uneasy!" Xu Laosan shouted.

Qingmu Immortal Master smiled faintly: "But I never said I intended to take Xu Shaoling as my disciple..."

He looked around and then pointed at Xu Shaoling: "Child, come here and tell me, what exactly happened that day?"

With everyone’s eyes on him, Xu Shaoling’s expression became somber as he recounted the events of that day.

The head of the Jin family quickly said, "Of course, our two families have never engaged in any act of betrayal, it’s just that my foolish son is poor in martial arts and fled only to save his own life... How can it be said that he intended to kill?"

The head of the Lin family quickly nodded in agreement, "Should the trust between our three families of generations be broken just based on the one-sided story of a stranger?"

Xu Laosan’s face turned ugly, and he hastily looked to Qingmu Immortal Master.

Qingmu nodded and then asked Xu Shaoling, "You say that man struck down the White Tiger with a single blow, leaving it motionless on the ground?"

Xu Shaoling said, "That’s exactly what happened!"

"Then there is a big problem with this person; that White Tiger is clearly an exceptional species. Although I could easily subdue it, I can’t make it bow and scrape unless... that White Tiger is domesticated and manipulated by him."

Qingmu stated confidently.

"Indeed, that must be the work of a demon, seeking to sow discord among us."

The heads of the Jin and Lin families exchanged glances and loudly echoed, "Look at how every word he says is aimed at stirring up trouble, obviously with malicious intent. The young nephew is inexperienced in the ways of the world and has been deceived, causing pain to his kin and delight to his enemy."

"That demon is cunning, first manipulating the White Tiger to harm others, then rescuing them to gain favor—surely he has plans against our three families..."

"This..." Xu Shaoling was somewhat dumbfounded.

Why did he feel that what they said made some sense?

The adult world, he truly did not understand.

Only Xu Laosan’s heart sank; he felt that Qingmu Immortal Master seemed to have reached a tacit understanding with the Jin and Lin families, and with his older brothers not around and himself not skilled in speaking, he couldn’t find the words to say.

"Ha ha... Your ability to twist right and wrong is truly unmatched."

Upon seeing this scene, Zhong Shenxiu burst into hearty laughter, leaped down from the building, and drifted to the ground.

"Is it you?" Xu Shaoling’s eyes lit up. "This is the senior who rescued me that day!"

On that day, Zhong Shenxiu had saved him using his real face. The youth had a deep impression and naturally would not mistake him.

But Zhong Shenxiu couldn’t be bothered with him; he was just taking the opportunity to earn some Heavenly Show Points.

He didn’t even bother to explain, but pulled out a token directly, "This officer... Standard Eighth-Rank Law Enforcement Officer Su Daoshi, are you gathering here to commit violence in the belief that Yan Han has no laws?"

This position of Law Enforcement Officer was naturally a promotion he received after advancing to the Gang Sha Realm.

Thinking back on the past fierce battles, he had only managed to advance a single rank; as soon as he experienced a breakthrough, he was promoted by two ranks first class, which was actually quite speechless.

But this identity was ultimately quite useful.

Zhong Shenxiu did not bother to reason with them, directly pressing them with the authority of the officialdom. The Xu, Jin, and Lin families immediately knelt down.

Zhong Shenxiu paid no further attention to them, turning to Qingmu, "You demon, dare to slander a government official?"

"I wouldn’t dare, it’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Qingmu’s face took on the contorted wrinkles of someone who had eaten a bitter gourd.

"Hmph! As a cultivator, you should be avoiding worldly distractions to cultivate diligently, but instead, you’re greedy for the mundane world and blinded by desire, you deserve to be punished!"

Zhong Shenxiu couldn’t be bothered to say anything more and directly slapped a big accusation on Qingmu, letting out a roar like thunder.

Boom!

With the intention of testing his cultivation technique, he used the Ten Thousand Beasts True Body Technique!

Rustle!

Zhong Shenxiu grew a head taller as muscles bulged across his body, sounds of dragons and tigers echoed, and the presence of a myriad of beasts followed.

"Great sir, it’s a misunderstanding!"

Just as Qingmu’s plea for mercy was uttered, his protective Evil Qi was shattered by a figure descending like a Heavenly God, and he was smashed into a wall. Bricks and stones tumbled down, leaving his life or death unknown.

’This Ten Thousand Beasts True Body, even if it’s just the strength of my physical body, is comparable to a Gang Sha Cultivator who has just broken through.’

"Ha ha, slapping people with a palm is really refreshing!"

Zhong Shenxiu couldn’t be bothered to deal with the mess and, adhering to the principle of leaving after showing off, laughed and left.

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