The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 422 - 234 Reasons for Suspicion

Chapter 422: Chapter 234 Reasons for Suspicion

"Si Haofeng!"

At last, Wu Qu could no longer contain himself and stood up abruptly, "Some things must not be said recklessly!!"

It was evident that Wu Qu was infuriated. He looked as though he wanted to curse aloud, but due to the presence of the Academy head, Zhuge Longsu, etiquette restrained him, leaving him only to utter a dry statement.

Although the statement seemed powerless, the anger it contained was a clear indication that if Si Haofeng did not provide an explanation, Wu Qu might truly take action.

Though Wu Qu had always stayed within the Mountain River Academy and had not been prominent in the worldly society, his formidable strength was something Si Haofeng, a former classmate, always remembered.

"Haofeng, are you sure you suspect Feng Jiu?" Zhuge Longsu also spoke up, "You must know, Feng Jiu’s conduct has always been untainted by such vile deeds. Moreover, at this time, Feng Jiu is still the Imperial Prince, and by saying this, even I must suspect that the Sixth Prince covets Feng Jiu’s position, intending to oust him and take his place."

"Teacher, I am not a petty person who slanders recklessly," Si Haofeng stated earnestly.

However, he then distressedly pressed his forehead, "But I also have no evidence to prove that Feng Jiu is a villain; it is merely a suspicion."

"Suspicions must have their bases, Si Haofeng. If you cannot provide a reason, do not blame Wu Qu for disregarding our past friendship!" Wu Qu clenched his fist, declaring sternly.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Wu Qu," Si Haofeng gratefully glanced at Wu Qu.

He knew that by saying those words, Wu Qu still considered their past friendship. However, if Si Haofeng truly could not provide a reason, then their past friendship might indeed be considered over.

"Both teacher and Senior Brother Wu Qu should know that we who cultivate ’Vast Righteous Qi’ must uphold righteousness and sit upright, guilt-free in our hearts, to advance steadily.

If one harbors guilt, the progress in this Confucian Divine Skill might even fall behind ordinary Martial Arts. In more severe cases, there might be risks of regression or even backlash."

Si Haofeng continued confidently, "I say this because I have not seen these risks in Feng Jiu.

My nephew, Chaonan, usurped the position of Imperial Prince, but if Feng Jiu had truly resisted, Chaonan could not have exercised that power. Ultimately, the power of the Imperial Prince was handed over to Chaonan by Feng Jiu himself.

So, with Chaonan acting this way based on the power obtained from Feng Jiu, how could Feng Jiu remain seated?"

Upon hearing this, both Zhuge Longsu and Wu Qu understood Si Haofeng’s implication.

Chaonan acted in such a way, eliminating adversaries and even attempting assassination of the Eldest Prince, yet even if these deeds had no connection to Feng Jiu, Feng Jiu should have distanced himself from Chaonan and taken back the power he had delegated.

However, currently, Feng Jiu seemed to turn a blind eye to Chaonan’s actions, everything continuing as usual, and what needed to be done was still being done.

Chaonan continued to act recklessly, while Feng Jiu still confidently entrusted him with complete power.

Such actions were not at all aligned with the temperament of a Confucian.

If places were exchanged, if it were Wu Qu, he might have thought of charging in and eliminating kin for the sake of justice, yet Feng Jiu acted as if nothing had happened.

This was highly abnormal, extremely abnormal!

Feng Jiu’s conduct should not have been so.

Even if there were considerations, he should have truly intervened to take back the power lent to Chaonan, no longer allowing him to continue his misdeeds.

"Are you implying that Feng Jiu is the hidden hand behind all this?" Zhuge Longsu asked.

"Feng Jiu merely transferred the power, he did not intervene in Chaonan’s actions or give any directions," Si Haofeng shook his head, "My thought is that Feng Jiu might be threatened or controlled, unable to prevent Chaonan from acting in such a manner."

Of course, the worst outcome was that Feng Jiu had already, like the apostate Lu Qingzhu, changed the foundation of his mental method and ceased to practice "Vast Righteous Qi." His cultivation in the Divine Origin Realm had already given him the capital to change.

But that hidden instigator should not be Feng Jiu.

"Even so, we should go see Feng Jiu," Zhuge Longsu sighed.

He suddenly regretted that a few days ago when Feng Jiu returned to Mountain River Academy to hide and avoid surveillance, he had not inquired in detail, resulting in Feng Jiu having already returned to the Imperial Palace.

"Wu Qu, I’ll leave it to you and Ouyang to seek out and meet Feng Jiu. No matter what, we must ascertain Feng Jiu’s situation," Zhuge Longsu told Wu Qu.

Wu Qu might appear rugged, but he understood what Zhuge Longsu meant.

To ascertain Feng Jiu’s situation. If he, like Lu Qingzhu, had changed his foundation and abandoned the "Vast Righteous Qi," then they must bring Feng Jiu back.

If he was threatened or controlled, then ...

A cold light flashed in Wu Qu’s eyes; students from Mountain River Academy were not to be trifled with.

Wu Qu, at the peak of Divine Origin Realm, along with Ouyang Yan who had advanced to the True Pill Realm a step ahead of his fellow disciples, made a formidable team with martial intentions.

"Senior Brother, let me go too."

Well, now Si Haofeng had joined as well.

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In front of the Royal Secret Vault within the Imperial Palace.

Feng Chaonan looked furiously at the guards of the Forbidden Army who pointed their spears at him, his eyes filled with fierceness, "You really have the guts to stop His Highness from entering the Secret Vault."

"Step aside, or do not blame His Highness for being merciless."

The guards stationed in front of the Secret Vault stood motionless, and the head of the Imperial Guards exclaimed, "Sixth Prince, the Royal Secret Vault is a restricted area. Even for Your Highness, if there is no decree from His Majesty or an order from the Imperial Clan Court, you cannot enter."

"Presumptuous, how dare a mere guard meddle in the affairs of the Imperial Family!" Feng Chaonan shouted angrily.

Accessing the Royal Secret Vault is not like accessing the national treasury; with Feng Chaonan’s power, it should not be that difficult. Yet, these guards of the Forbidden Army were impenetrable, adamantly denying access.

"But..."

Feng Chaonan suddenly changed his tone, "You are right; one does need the order to proceed."

From his sleeve, Feng Chaonan pulled out a document and unfolded it in his hands, presenting it to the head of the Imperial Guards. The bright red seal of the Imperial Clan Court shimmered uniquely under the sunlight.

"The official document from the Chief of the Imperial Clan Court is here, make way."

Feng Chaonan had promised to explain to the Azure Dragon Association within seven days, which meant he had to find a way to obtain the document from the Imperial Clan Court. Otherwise, the Empress might seize the opportunity to question Feng Chaonan aggressively.

"This..."

The guards hesitated, and the head of the Imperial Guards secretly gnashed his teeth.

"Are you not moving aside?"

As Feng Chaonan demanded, an old man with flowing white beard stepped forward behind him, and an invisible pressure suddenly bore down on the guards blocking the way. Even the head of the Imperial Guards, who was in the Divine Origin Realm, was forced back a few steps by this imposing force.

"True Pill Realm?" the head of the Imperial Guards incredulously stared at the old man.