Free Web NovelChapter 316: Chapter 198: Zhao Family: Why Are You Arresting Us?
Outer Sect.
Foundation Establishment Nine Courtyards.
Zhao Tiankuo sat at his desk, reading a Magic Skill book.
He had reached Foundation Establishment the moment he joined the Sect, but his progress since then hadn’t been particularly fast.
Still, he remained among the top ranks.
No one dared to look down on him.
With the recent incident involving the rumored number one disciple, everyone now fawned over the man who had achieved Foundation Establishment right at the start.
Just then, a man approached Zhao Tiankuo and said, "Young Master Zhao, you’re the true disciple who reached Foundation Establishment upon entry.
"That other guy made such a splash, even calling himself the number one disciple of the Outer Sect.
"The poster child for all-night Immortal Cultivation.
"It was all just because he was relying on an Evil God.
"All flash and no substance.
"But you’re different. You’re the real deal. No one can replace you.
"You’re without a doubt the legitimate number one.
"The first of your kind since the Sect was founded."
"That’s right. I originally thought someone might be able to compete with Young Master Zhao, but I never expected he’d be arrested so quickly and become a reviled Evil Demon," another Fairy said.
Zhao Tiankuo just humbly denied it.
He said it was just a moment of good luck.
The others couldn’t help but sigh, remarking that when the strong spoke of luck, it was always just humility.
They added that Jiang Man would never have called it luck; he would have insisted it was all his own strength.
He was always going on about how it was just his Talent.
In comparison,
the difference in character was obvious.
Zhao Tiankuo smiled without saying a word.
’I didn’t expect a single move from the Zhao Family would be enough to doom Jiang Man completely.’
’It seems he doesn’t even have any value left to be used again.’
’How disappointing.’
Still, it didn’t change anything.
He would continue to make a name for himself and grow stronger.
The Outer Sect now belonged to him; this was his era.
Of course, his path to power would seem traceable to others, but his personality would lead them to underestimate him.
Thus, he wouldn’t attract too much attention.
To many powerful cultivators, his step-by-step progress would look like nothing more than him coasting on his family’s gifts.
But by the time they realized the truth, they would find he had already left them far behind.
Just like those people from the Yunqian Bureau.
He had clearly been fifth, yet he had suddenly surpassed them by a wide margin.
It was as shocking as it was baffling.
When the lecture ended, Zhao Tiankuo left the small courtyard by himself.
But just as he reached the front of his own courtyard, his brow furrowed.
Two people were already there waiting for him.
"Zhao Tiankuo?" The two men immediately stepped forward upon seeing him.
"Who are you?" Zhao Tiankuo asked, a hint of fear in his voice.
"Law Enforcement Hall business. Come with us," one of the men said.
Zhao Tiankuo was horrified, but he put on an innocent expression and asked, "Why?"
"The Zhao Family is implicated in colluding with an Evil God," the man replied casually.
Zhao Tiankuo froze.
’Colluding with an Evil God?’
’How could this be?’
"Isn’t Jiang Man the one who colluded with an Evil God?" he immediately asked.
"Yes, and now the investigation has led to you," the man said.
Zhao Tiankuo was completely stunned. ’Those useless old fools, more trouble than they’re worth!’
’How did it end up like this?’
—
Inner Sect.
Sipping his tea, Third Master was asking Old Meng if the punishment for Jiang Man had been announced yet.
Old Meng immediately replied, "It’s coming soon. No matter what the official order is, everyone agrees on one thing: there’s no way Jiang Man can make a comeback."
There was no getting around it; the evidence was damning.
The Sect would never let Jiang Man off the hook.
His future path was surely cut short.
As for their Zhao Family, the future was bright.
It just went to show that an individual was insignificant in the face of a powerful family.
Even the number one disciple.
The Zhao Family could eliminate anyone they wished.
All it took was a bit of an Evil God’s aura.
It wasn’t difficult at all.
"Congratulations, Third Master. From now on, the Zhao Family will have no more enemies," Old Meng said obsequiously.
Hearing this, Third Master shook his head slightly. "We were just lucky this time. Don’t get too carried away."
"Yes, sir," Old Meng replied with a respectful nod.
At that moment, Third Master picked up the teapot, refilled his own cup, and said, "Go and ask what exact order was issued regarding Jiang Man.
"Also, spread some rumors. Make Tiankuo out to be a peerless genius."
Old Meng immediately bowed. "Yes, sir. That Jiang Man has no idea what he’s missed out on, nor does he understand who he was acting so arrogant in front of."
Then, Old Meng turned and walked out, only to retreat back inside a moment later.
"What is it?" Third Master asked casually.
The words had barely left his lips when a group of people surrounded the two of them.
Ren Qian walked in, a faint smile on his face. "Gentlemen, please come with us."
Third Master and Old Meng were stunned, their faces blank with confusion.
They had no idea what was happening. Why was the Law Enforcement Hall after them?
In truth, Ren Qian was also surprised. He didn’t know what had happened for the situation to turn around so suddenly.
Jiang Man had some restrictions placed on him, but he hadn’t been arrested.
This order was completely different from what he had expected.
The only possibility was that someone had protected Jiang Man.
But he didn’t know who it was, and for now, he didn’t dare ask too many questions.
—
「In the Immortal Mansion Secret Realm.」
Jiang Man read the report.
The Zhao Family really did have issues, and arrests had already begun.
Over twenty members of the Zhao Family and their associates had been apprehended.
A simple interrogation would follow.
If there were no suspicious points, they would be released.
If there were, they would be detained.
Jiang Man was rather impressed.
’I just casually tried to drag someone down with me, and it turns out they were actually guilty.’
’A master detective’s work is all just lucky guesses.’
Now certain that he didn’t have to flee for the time being, Jiang Man breathed a sigh of relief.
As for the people from the Immortal Sect,
never mind how long it would take them to arrive, even if they were fast, Old Huang should be able to handle them.
If he couldn’t, then he’d just have to go on the run again.
’It’s still early. Nothing to worry about yet.’
’Time to focus on my breakthrough.’
Jiang Man swallowed a Chao Yuan Shaoyang Pill and continued his breakthrough.
「Day one.」
He didn’t feel anything.
「Day two.」
He felt the power in his body begin to stir as the elixir and Spiritual Qi converged.
「Day three.」
His Golden Core began to spin rapidly in accordance with his Cultivation Skill, resonating with the Spiritual Qi.
「Day four.」
As his Golden Core spun, it began to erupt with a massive amount of power. Waves of this power pulsed rhythmically, surging through every part of his body.
