Martial Arts Overlord

Chapter 1002: Chapter 999: What Is "Foolishness"?

Everyone looked towards the source of the voice, their gazes all tensed.

The speaker was a middle-aged Martial Artist beside Elder Yufeng, Elder Tian Jing.

Elder Tian Jing’s gaze was icy as he looked at Gu Yushan and shouted, "Aren’t you ashamed enough already?"

Gu Yushan’s face stiffened, and he stammered, "Tian... Elder Tian Jing..."

Elder Yufeng shook his head and sighed, "Yushan, after not seeing you for several years, I thought you would have grown. I didn’t expect you to disappoint me so much. It’s one thing to be short-sighted and narrow-minded, but now you can’t even discern right from wrong, being manipulated at will. It appears you are indeed unfit to be the City Lord."

Gu Yushan was drenched in cold sweat and knelt with a thud, "Ancestor, what did Yushan do wrong?"

Elder Tian Jing stood aside with folded arms and said solemnly:

"I ask you, the Wang Family captured Luo Ying to avenge their killed and injured members. Why didn’t they execute her themselves and instead had you do it?"

Gu Yushan was startled, momentarily speechless.

"He naturally wanted to shift all the responsibility onto you. If you ordered Luo Ying’s death today, wouldn’t you have brought an unnecessary life-and-death enemy to your clan! The Wang Family harbors bandit gangs in Black Cloud City, and you were oblivious to this—foolishness. If you knew the Wang Family was involved with bandits yet, for the sake of face, were provoked by words into daring to oppose the Luo Family, then with your cultivation level, Luo Feng could kill you with a single finger. Failing to assess the situation is stupidity! You’ve taken both foolishness and stupidity to new heights!"

Elder Tian Jing’s gaze was fierce, his reprimand cutting. He had personally groomed Gu Yushan, originally thinking that his arrogance would pose no issue as a small city lord, but today’s actions left him utterly disappointed.

Furthermore, he and Elder Yufeng had witnessed the battle between Luo Feng and the new Long Ranking Fourteenth Ye Canglang in Cloud Mountain City, knowing Luo Feng was extraordinary with limitless potential. They wanted to establish good relations with the Luo Family, which could greatly benefit the Gu Family in the future.

Yet all of this was nearly destroyed by Gu Yushan, perhaps even turning the Luo Family into an enemy! His blood surged with anger.

Taking a deep breath, Elder Tian Jing waved his hand and commanded:

"From this moment, you are no longer the City Lord of Black Cloud City. Return to the clan immediately and await further orders!"

Gu Yushan’s face was ashen, knowing the situation was beyond salvage, he dejectedly said:

"Yes."

He stood up, glaring viciously at Wang Molin, clenching his fists until they creaked, wishing he could kill him personally.

If not for him, how could he, the City Lord of Black Cloud City, have fallen to this point? With such an incident, returning to the clan meant he would likely never be entrusted with important duties again.

Watching Gu Yushan’s desolate figure, everyone widened their eyes, not expecting events to unfold like this.

Luo Feng was also somewhat surprised; he had just prepared to temporarily let Wang Molin go, but now he was puzzled.

At this moment, Elder Yufeng and the burly man walked towards Luo Feng.

Luotian and Shen Qing frowned, stepping forward to protect Luo Feng behind them, vigilant. Although the other side punished Gu Yushan, it didn’t mean they wouldn’t attack Luo Feng, especially someone like Tian Jing, with a fiery temperament and a fierce reputation in the martial world. Though they weren’t a match for the duo, they could at least buy Luo Feng some time to escape.

The entire Purple Cloud Plaza was silent, all eyes fixed on this side.

Luo Feng couldn’t guess their intentions either and was fully alert.

When they approached, Luotian cautiously said, "Senior Yufeng, what guidance do you have for us?" ƒreewebɳovel.com

Elder Yufeng smiled and said, "There’s no need to be tense, I mean no harm."

Saying this, Elder Yufeng glanced at Luo Feng and apologized:

"I came to seek a favor regarding Yushan’s misconduct, hoping you won’t mind, Luo Feng. This Purple Jade Ascending Qi Pill was serendipitously obtained during my travels. It’s greatly beneficial for Martial Artists aiming to reach the Ninth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Consider it a token of my goodwill. Of course, if you find it insufficient, you can name your requirement, and I will try to fulfill it."

With that, Elder Yufeng produced a purple jade bottle.

Wow!

As Elder Yufeng finished speaking, an uproar spread through Purple Cloud Plaza.

Who was Elder Yufeng? The top expert of the ’Gu Family,’ the leading family among the six great clans, and a True Yuan Realm powerhouse, actually apologizing to Luo Feng. Moreover, his tone treated Luo Feng not as a junior, but as an equal! This undeniably indicated that Elder Yufeng believed Luo Feng to have the strength for a dialogue on equal terms! Even the clan leaders of the six great clans didn’t receive such treatment.

Furthermore, a pill capable of helping Martial Artists reach the Ninth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm was certainly not ordinary, at least a sixth-grade spirit pill!

Everyone swallowed hard, unable to express their inner shock.

Luo Feng remained calm, observing everyone, and coolly accepted the purple jade bottle, saying, "I didn’t take it to heart. However, if he attacks me, I can’t guarantee anything. This Purple Jade Ascending Qi Pill is useful to me, so I will accept it and shall repay the favor in kind."

Gu Yushan hadn’t done anything excessively outrageous, even if Elder Yufeng hadn’t mentioned anything, Luo Feng wouldn’t pursue the matter—especially with a sixth-grade spirit pill being offered.

This Purple Jade Ascending Qi Pill could greatly aid Martial Artists in breaking through to the Ninth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, and it was precisely what he needed.

Elder Yufeng must have known this, which is why he gifted the pill; it was no small favor.

"Hahaha... Straightforward and frank, kid, I like you."

Tian Jing laughed heartily, patting Luo Feng on the shoulder.

Luotian and Shen Qing exchanged a glance, both breathing a sigh of relief. Both were somewhat at a loss due to the sudden change.

Of course, Luo Feng being valued by someone as eminent as Elder Yufeng was a good thing.

Wang Molin, watching this scene, was rigid with shock; he hadn’t expected events to develop to this point, with Elder Yufeng treating Luo Feng so courteously.

At this moment, Elder Yufeng glanced at Wang Molin, pondering for a moment, before saying to Luo Feng:

"Luo Feng, may I ask another favor of you?"

Luo Feng replied, "Please speak, Elder."

"Wang Molin and others attacking your father is indeed unforgivable, but many in the Wang Family are innocent. I hope you can spare them."

Luo Feng was slightly surprised; to be honest, he was a bit taken aback. With Elder Yufeng’s status and power, there was no need to consult him, even if directly asked to spare the Wang Family, he could only agree.

"Of course, it’s up to you to decide. If it’s not possible, I won’t insist." Seeing Luo Feng’s uncertain expression, Elder Yufeng said.

Wang Molin’s face drastically changed; whether Luo Feng agreed or not, he was certainly doomed. He shouted angrily, "Elder Yufeng, our Wang Family has always been close to the Gu Family, yet you turn a blind eye..." freewebnoveℓ.com

"Shut up!"

With an angry look, Tian Jing swung his palm, a surging Yuan Qi erupted, forming a massive Palm Gang that directly crushed Wang Molin into a pulp.

Luo Feng’s eyebrows twitched; this person’s temper was indeed fiery.

Glancing at Wang Molin’s corpse, Luo Feng said to Elder Yufeng, "I’m not a bloodthirsty person. Since Senior Yufeng has spoken, I will spare the other members of the Wang Family. However, the Wang Family’s core members, certainly involved in this matter, cannot be forgiven."

Elder Yufeng laughed, "That will do."

"Feng Er, I’ll lead some people to the Wang Family. You should hurry and save your cousin Luo Ying. Her condition is not good, there’s no time to lose," Luotian said.

"Alright."

Luo Feng nodded.

Immediately, everyone split into two groups. Luotian led people aggressively towards the Wang Family estate.

Luo Feng and Shen Qing retrieved the iron cage key from Wang Molin’s storage ring, preparing to rescue Luo Ying.

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