Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 238 - 12 Surrender

Chapter 238: Chapter 12 Surrender

Day Four.

The morning sunlight was excellent, with spring rays falling, and everything exuding boundless vitality.

Boiling tea was once again poured into the white porcelain teacup. The green tea emitted a unique fragrance that was irresistibly refreshing, making one feel exceptionally comfortable with just a sniff.

Still in the pavilion, Lin Yuan and Qiao Yuanjing sat side by side.

Picking up the teacup, Lin Yuan took a sip.

Meanwhile, beside him, Qiao Yuanjing’s face appeared much more haggard. Compared to his competence two days ago, it was clear he was under immense pressure.

"Why? Why is this?"

While Lin Yuan was observing from afar, Qiao Yuanjing fixed his eyes on Lin Yuan, constantly questioning in his heart.

A seemingly ordinary Lin Yuan, whose cultivation was merely focused on consolidating three acupoints. Yet, he himself had consolidated ten acupoints—why did Lin Yuan make him feel such intense pressure?

For three consecutive days, this heavy pressure was nearly suffocating him.

For these two days, he found it hard to sleep, feeling as though a fear akin to facing Lu Rong was hovering in his heart.

This was also the reason he hesitated to fully align himself with the Zhe Guang lineage. Because in Lin Yuan, he could once again see the brilliance of a genius like Lu Rong.

In some ways, the two were so similar—so calm, so composed. Confident, with wisdom in their hands—these were traits of a strong person.

Lin Yuan’s calm gaze once again settled on him, making Qiao Yuanjing’s heart suddenly alert.

He hurriedly picked up the tea next to him, trying to mask the panic in his heart.

But seeing those calm, pitch-black eyes, Qiao Yuanjing only felt a chill up his spine.

Time passed gradually, until just before sunset.

Qiao Yuanjing finally couldn’t sit still.

Because it was as if he felt a cold murderous intent gradually appearing on the young man beside him.

Thump, thump.

An inexplicable fear gripped his heart, causing his heartbeat to accelerate, and cold sweat to constantly break out on his body.

Finally, Qiao Yuanjing gritted his teeth and cupped his hands, saying, "Master Lin, I have something to report."

Yet, the other party looked towards the setting sun, as if he hadn’t heard, and didn’t move.

The surroundings were extremely quiet, making Qiao Yuanjing even more frightened.

He hurriedly stood up, bowed, and cupped his hands, "Master Lin, I have something to report."

At this moment, Lin Yuan turned his head, his gaze falling on Qiao Yuanjing.

Seeing his robe seemingly drenched with cold sweat, he lightly smiled, "Go ahead, speak without fear."

Hearing Lin Yuan’s reply, Qiao Yuanjing finally felt his heart resume beating, with the sensation of being dominated by fear gradually fading away.

Taking a deep breath, Qiao Yuanjing finally regained some composure, "Master, three days ago—which was the day you arrived—all the towns have already aligned with the Zhe Guang lineage."

Lin Yuan lightly smiled and stood up.

He patted the bowing Qiao Yuanjing, signaling him to stand up, "You made a correct choice."

"Tell me, among the forces under Black Dragon Pool, which are the strongest?" Lin Yuan calmly asked.

After fully aligning with Lin Yuan, Qiao Yuanjing didn’t hide anything, "If we discuss the four forces of Black Dragon Pool, the prominent ones are four: Ding Yu of the Cloud Ring Gang, Lu Yifeng of White Cloud Town, Xia Yanxun of Yong’an Town, and Zhao Jing of Yellow Thorn Town, each having consolidated thirteen acupoints. Especially Ding Yu, with sixteen acupoints, being the most among various forces."

Lin Yuan softly said, "So, if we take these four places, then others will naturally follow?"

Take these four places?

Not one place, but four places?

Qiao Yuanjing’s eyes widened, his heart couldn’t stop trembling.

"In theory, indeed." Qiao Yuanjing rapidly suppressed his shock, but still had some hesitation, "But among the county prefectural forces, besides the master and me, there are only two ordinary Inspection Envoys patrolling outside, and their acupoint cultivation hasn’t reached ten yet."

Lin Yuan heard this and slightly shook his head.

All of this, just him alone, was enough.

Originally planning to use Qiao Yuanjing’s head as a sacrifice, but unexpectedly, the other party suddenly became enlightened and joined his side, making it hard to strike.

Had to choose another, Ding Yu of the Cloud Ring Gang, with sixteen acupoints?

For killing a chicken to warn a monkey. No, killing a monkey to warn a chicken.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan gravely instructed, "Steward Qiao, issue the order."

Qiao Yuanjing was stunned, somewhat puzzled.

Issue what order? Aren’t we staying in the county prefecture safely?

After all, your master is Changmei Daoist, plus there’s Lu Rong of the Fire Crow Sect as a backer, on the surface, who in Xuri Martial Academy would dare blatantly move against you?

Even if there’s a move, shouldn’t we wait some time, allowing you to enhance your martial cultivation before scheming?

"Issue the order?" Qiao Yuanjing couldn’t stop hesitating, repeating.

Only to hear Lin Yuan’s cold snort, "The Cloud Ring Gang is entrenched at Dragon Whisker Mountain, committing all sorts of heinous acts, attacking merchant caravans, and plundering commoners. The people can’t bear their troubles. Considering the difficulty of their cultivation, the county prefecture showed leniency, but the Cloud Ring Gang did not appreciate it and continued their malicious actions. This cancer of Black Dragon Pool must be eradicated."

"Order someone to inform Ding Yu of the Cloud Ring Gang, let him come to the Black Dragon Pool county prefecture within seven days, to humbly apologize, sparing him his previous mistakes. Otherwise, the county prefecture will summon various local guards to bloodily purge the Cloud Ring Gang."

Lin Yuan’s voice was calm, his tone indifferent.

But to Qiao Yuanjing, it sounded like thunder out of a clear sky, exploding all his hair standing on end.

Qiao Yuanjing’s face turned deathly pale, an expression of horror, "Master, this, this might not be appropriate?"

"Ding Yu of the Cloud Ring Gang, has sixteen acupoints in total. Instead, seek Xia Yanxun of Yong’an Town, he has twelve acupoints and was the last one to advance to the acupoint realm among the local guards." Qiao Yuanjing said, sneaking a glance at Lin Yuan.

Unknowingly, his voice almost disappeared.

"Are you teaching me to do things?"

A calm voice resonated in his ear, yet the other party’s pitch-black eyes fixed on him, akin to a bloodthirsty beast.

"I, your subordinate dare not." Qiao Yuanjing hurriedly lowered his head, cupping his hands, no longer daring to question.

Upon finishing, he headed towards the county prefecture, organizing personnel to draft the decree.

Not long after, Qiao Yuanjing completed the edict, affixing the county prefecture’s seal.

Staring at the content of the edict, Qiao Yuanjing couldn’t help but bitterly smile, his heart drumming silently.

Being caught in the middle was truly unbearable, remembering the past under Lu Rong, what glory it was. Who would not greet him respectfully as Steward Qiao?

Looking at now?

"Hope the Changmei Daoist behind Lin Yuan gives him enough support; otherwise... Alas!" Qiao Yuanjing sighed deeply.

Before long, a swift rider charged out from the county prefecture, rushing rapidly towards the Cloud Ring Gang.

And just after the edict was issued, it was like ripples spreading on a calm water surface, constantly radiating outward.

The second day, the entire towns under Black Dragon Pool almost all received edict news.

"Hahaha, a young brat actually wants Ding Yu of the Cloud Ring Gang to come and plead guilty, what a joke. A kid who hasn’t even consolidated ten acupoints, trying to use such clumsy methods to make people surrender? Does he really think the Yun Hidden lineage is as glorious as before?" Du Yangzhou of White Cloud Town couldn’t help but laugh out loud after hearing his deputy palace master’s report.

After scanning the edict content, Xia Yanxun of Yong’an Town also sneered, "After all, just a rural simpleton, what a bad idea he came up with. When the time comes, besides wiping his own face dry, what else can he do?"

After saying this, he picked up the letter, heading towards the main hall of the school, walking to a certain palace, respectfully knocked on the door of the quiet room, "Young Master Shen, I have something to report."

"Come in." A cold and stern voice responded.

Xia Yanxun pushed the door open, handing in the letter, "Lin Yuan has been quiet for three days, today he issued an edict, asking Ding Yu of the Cloud Ring Gang to come and plead guilty within seven days. Please have a look at the specific content."

Seeing the scholarly dressed Shen Shuyan reach out to take it, scanning it in a few glances, then his vitality shook, turning the letter into countless fragments, "In future, no need to report such rubbish news to me."