Chapter 364: Chapter 363: Paying Respects to Martial Uncle
The death of Zhou Qianmo stirred up a mighty storm in the Imperial Capital.
Who could have imagined that the Pavilion Master of Nanyun Martial Mansion secretly intended to provoke a conflict between the Sect and the Martial Mansion?
And soon, his motives were discovered.
His grandson Zhou Mu died in the Four Mansions Trial, and he blamed Xu Lingjun for this, so he persistently sought trouble with Xu Lingjun, even holding a grudge against Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion... Recently, the rebellion of the Secret Realm Demon Beast at Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion was his doing.
Now, he wanted to stir up a conflict between the Sect and the Martial Mansion to destroy Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion to avenge his grandson.
Now, the motives, evidence, and everything else were all complete.
Zhou Qianmo was directly stripped of his rank as Pavilion Master of Nanyun Martial Mansion, and all his relatives were degraded to commoners... To intend to disrupt the Empire’s territories is an unforgivable crime.
Unfortunately, with Zhou Qianmo’s death, the Zhou family left not even a single bloodline.
The so-called punishment was just for the living to see.
Xu Lingjun naturally kept a low profile, yet he reaped no small amount of benefits.
As the Prime Contributor to Zhou Qianmo’s demise, he received a large amount of heavenly materials and earthly treasures as well as resources from Han Xu Yang.
Among them was Zhou Qianmo’s famous Martial Skill, the Thousand Slaughter Blade Technique.
The Zhou family was entirely wiped out, so naturally, this Martial Skill took the name Xu.
Xu Lingjun unhesitatingly spent 900 points of Source Value to imbue the Thousand Slaughter Blade Technique with a Talent Source...
Currently, his Martial Skills were still quite scarce, and "Reversed Tao Qiankun" was more about internal Martial Arts Technique luck, while other Martial Skills were somewhat unable to keep up with his pace.
Now, by killing Zhou Qianmo and obtaining treasures, he finally had a skill that could completely replace the Flame Slaying Fist.
Especially remembering how Zhou Qianmo didn’t even need to move, Blade Qi naturally emanated around him, easily slicing through the unbreakable ropes that had previously bound people.
Those ropes were often used by Xu Lingjun... He naturally knew their toughness, at least being tendons stripped from a Level 8 Demon Beast.
This demonstrated the power of the Thousand Slaughter Blade Technique.
Although in this way, the Source Value left was just over seven thousand points...
For the sake of dealing with Zhou Qianmo, Xu Lingjun not only spent a considerable amount of Source Value on the Talent Source for the Iron Warrior’s microcomputer, but his previously customary Nanometer Armor was completely destroyed, without any value for repair.
Therefore, Xu Lingjun had to spend another 900 Source Value to imbue the Mark 85 Nanometer Armor.
Defense power greatly enhanced, attack performance also significantly improved. Perhaps because of Xiaoya’s presence, the consumed Source Value was even cheaper... which was just right for Xu Lingjun as Xiaoya was very handy, with no intention of replacing it.
Over seven thousand Source Value is a lot for Xu Lingjun...
He felt he could never go back.
The days of feeling very happy just holding three thousand Source Value were gone forever.
Damn Zhou Qianmo, gave him too much, thoroughly spoiling him.
In the following days, Xu Lingjun was continuously doing good deeds in Zhanzheng Academy. Although the gathered Source Value was small, idleness was still idleness.
Especially after Wang Qingya and Su Huanqing busied themselves elsewhere, only Xu Lingjun and Ji Roufeng were left at home.
Ji Roufeng’s gaze always made him a bit uncomfortable...
Hmm... Being alone for too long could lead to trouble.
Better to go out and do good.
In his spare time, he would visit Han Yun City, to see when he could recover.
Xu Lingjun planned, before leaving, to have several good practice matches with Han Yun City. After ascending the Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique, he could now autonomously absorb free Spiritual Qi in the air into Qi Blood True Qi.
This allowed his advancement speed not to slow down at all with the elevation of the Realm.
But it ultimately couldn’t match the speed gained from sparring with enemies. It’s a pity Zhou Qianmo was too strong, Xu Lingjun didn’t dare take risks. Otherwise, if he fought Zhou Qianmo hard, perhaps his Martial Tao Realm could have improved another level.
But wool couldn’t be gathered from one sheep alone.
Xu Lingjun intended to draw from Han Yun City. Utilizing Han Yun City’s True Qi to fully launch Excalibur, he could clearly perceive Han Yun City’s rapid strength improvement.
Although sparring with him wasn’t comparable to a life-and-death struggle with Zhou Qianmo, he could win by quantity, facing him multiple times.
Unfortunately, Han Yun City’s injuries were severe, not recovering even after waiting several days.
And the calm days didn’t last long.
Another unexpected guest paid a visit.
"Sect Leader Sun?"
Xu Lingjun stood outside the door, looking at the visiting guest with slightly shadowed eyes, saying, "I remember the true culprit of killing Wu Hongzhou has been caught; it was all Zhou Qianmo’s doing... He had motive, conditions, and capability... I was merely an innocent and weak helpless person being implicated."
He blocked the doorway, thinking perhaps Sun Bumie came to stir up trouble?
Feeling Wu Hongzhou was implicated?
Ridiculous, I didn’t tell Zhou Qianmo to kill Wu Hongzhou; this matter can’t be blamed on me.
Even Xu Lingjun himself hadn’t realized, though in killing Zhou Qianmo there were extremely high risks midway, having the element of surprise, it progressed quite smoothly.
And with Zhou Qianmo’s death, his final shred of reverence for Upper Realm Grandmasters was completely erased.
I already successfully killed a Grandmaster once, why fear another Grandmaster?
Therefore, his attitude became much more poised.
"Little friend, please don’t misunderstand. I didn’t come this time for provocation, but to offer an apology, and to discuss a private matter with you."
Xu Lingjun asked, "What matter?"
Sun Bumie smiled, "Aren’t you going to invite me in?"
"Please."
Seeing Sun Bumie’s expression wasn’t like someone looking for trouble, more amiable than seemed appropriate.
Xu Lingjun didn’t obstruct him further, inviting him inside.
As soon as entering, Sun Bumie’s gaze was drawn to the two big cats on the balcony, sleeping soundly together.
He couldn’t help but secretly exclaim in his heart, Companion Demon Beasts... this boy is truly extraordinary.
But when his gaze fell on Ji Roufeng.
At that moment, the girl in a white blouse and skirt was wearing an apron, holding a dust cleaner while vacuuming, looking quite like a dutiful and virtuous wife.
Sun Bumie remembered her words when testifying for Xu Lingjun before and admired even more, surprised that this person was not only good with beasts, but also incredible with people... A favored disciple of Sun and Moon Bright Sect, yet with such a modest and delicate side.
A surge of desire to film a video instantly arose in his heart.
Hmm, film it and send it to that old man Ming Sect tomorrow, seeing his painstakingly trained disciple willing to cook and serve for a student from a Martial Mansion, what would his reaction be?
It should be quite amusing.
But after thinking about it, he decided not to, as he didn’t come to cause trouble.
"Sect Leader Sun, what brings you here?"
Xu Lingjun invited Sun Bumie to sit down.
Ji Roufeng had perceptively brought over two cups of fragrant tea...She enjoyed having guests over, giving her the joyous feeling of being the hostess.
Although she only dared to pretend so after Wang Qingya left.
"I came for some private matters regarding the Cuowu Sect, wanting to have a private conversation with Xu Xiaoyou."
Sun Bumie glanced at Ji Roufeng, a bit uneasy.
Ji Roufeng softly said, "You talk, I’ll go wash your clothes."
She turned and walked outside.
"What a virtuous wife, Xu Xiaoyou is quite skilled!"
Sun Bumie praised.
Xu Lingjun didn’t respond to his words; such matters only got more confusing the more one explained.
He said, "Sect Leader Sun, now there’s just you and me, feel free to speak."
"Right, business is important."
Sun Bumie rose, bowing deeply to Xu Lingjun, respectfully saying, "Cuowu Sect’s seventh-generation Sect Leader Sun Bumie, greets Martial Uncle!"