Chapter 151: Chapter 15 I’m Late [Combined]
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“Not leaving?”
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Yu Longqing and Lu Mingrong exchanged glances, both frowning.
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“I haven’t done anything wrong. Why should I leave?”
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Zhang Xuan shook his head, trying to console them. “I appreciate your concern. Since I have made this choice, I naturally have my reasons!”
Escaping is not the way to break this situation.
The people behind them represented the Heaven Mandate Hall. Once he fled, he would affirm his reputation as a “Mandate Chaos Master.” If that happened, there would only be one outcome: he would be hunted by the entire mainland by a joint warrant. Unless he changed his name and hid like a rat, there would be no other path for him.
Not only would it be difficult for him to turn the tide for himself, but saving Empyrean Kong shi would also become extremely troublesome. He might have time to fuss, but the latter might not have time to wait.
Therefore, after much consideration, the quickest solution was only one… If you can’t beat them, join them!
As long as he could make the opponent confirm that he was a Fate Master with a strong enough background, even if this Ling Buyang was greedy for achievements, he would definitely not dare to trouble him again. Moreover, this would bring other benefits: firstly, he could take the opportunity to infiltrate the Heaven Mandate Hall, learn about Empyrean Kong shi’s situation, and prepare for his rescue. Secondly, he could gain more Heavenly Mandate Vitality, which would greatly enhance his cultivation.
Of course, this approach came with greater risk. Once exposed, even fleeing would become a luxury. But how could one capture the tiger’s cub without entering the tiger’s lair? If he had always been timid, he would have already died countless times on the Master Teacher Continent.
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“This is not a matter of doing the right thing or the wrong thing, it’s…”
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Yu Longqing was anxious and about to continue speaking when he heard hurried footsteps. Everyone turned to see Elder Ran Qingxu from Baiyan Academy appearing at the entrance of the alley.
At this moment, Elder Ran’s face was full of urgency. Seeing the few people in the alley, he hurried over to Lu Mingrong. “School Head, Liu Tianzheng has led a large group of people into the school, they have captured Yu Xiaoyu, Liu Mingyue, and Hong Yi, and are forcibly questioning them about the whereabouts of Teacher Zhang…”
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“They’ve captured Xiaoyu?”
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Yu Longqing’s face changed.
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“Yes!” Elder Ran nodded.
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“What is Liao Shiquan there for then?”
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Yu Longqing shouted angrily.
Although it had been expected, when it actually happened, it still made him extremely furious.
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“Leave the rest to me. Hurry back and make sure they don’t discover you’ve been with me; otherwise, it might become inconvenient.”
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Knowing his concern, Zhang Xuan said.
Seeing that he could not dissuade him and surprised that the Fate Master could be so unscrupulous, Yu Longqing and Lu Mingrong exchanged a glance before hastily turning around and leaving.
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“Young Master, what do we do?” Sun Qiang looked over.
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“You’re not strong enough. Find a way to buy supplies to enhance your strength first; I’ll handle the rest.” Zhang Xuan waved him off.
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Sun Qiang hurried forward. “No, I want to stay with you, Young Master. Even if my strength is insufficient, I can still offer some help if there is real danger. Besides, I know what you’re thinking. Sometimes, some things are better said by me rather than you—it’s more fitting. I’m your strongest mouthpiece!”
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
Right, this guy had been with him through thick and thin. Indeed, there were some things he couldn’t conveniently say himself that would be more fitting coming from him.
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“Let’s go!”
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Acknowledging this, Zhang Xuan nodded and, without saying more, jumped on Dao Li, racing towards Baiyan Academy.
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Inside Baiyan Academy.
Liu Tianzheng, Xu Xin, Ling Buyang, and others stood side by side, followed by dozens of elders. Yu Xiaoyu, Liu Mingyue, and Hong Yi were being escorted by a few soldiers, looking somewhat disheveled as they stood opposite them.
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“Just tell us where Zhang Xuan is, and I can overlook your mistake of being misled and failing to recognize people properly. Otherwise… the Heaven Mandate Hall will let you understand the price of colluding with a Mandate Chaos Master!”
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Waving his hand, Ling Buyang looked over with an indifferent expression.
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“What do you mean by failing to recognize people properly? What collusion… I don’t understand what you’re saying, my lord!” Liu Mingyue raised her brows.
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Ling Buyang didn’t answer but instead turned to Liu Tianzheng. “Clan Head Liu, this is your daughter, right?”
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“Yes.”
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Shrinking his neck, Liu Tianzheng glared at his daughter with a flash of anger. “Mingyue, have you had enough trouble? Are you not going to reveal Zhang Xuan’s whereabouts immediately to atone for your actions? Do you really want our entire Liu Clan to be implicated because of you?”
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“Implicated? What crime has Teacher Zhang committed?” Liu Mingyue spoke loudly.
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“Lord Ling is a formal Life Master from the Imperial Heavenly Destiny Hall who has discovered that Zhang Xuan is highly likely to be a Mandate Chaos Master, coming here specifically for his arrest. A Mandate Chaos Master is a notorious criminal wanted by the Heaven Mandate Hall, extremely vicious and deserving of universal condemnation. You should understand the severity of this issue now!” Liu Tianzheng’s brows rose as he scolded, “At such a critical time, if you dare to act willfully, beware that I won’t be polite!”
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“Highly likely? That means it’s not confirmed yet. It’s not confirmed, and you’re already mobilizing forces to arrest a teacher. And the most important part is, without finding the person, you coerce his students. Is this really what the Heaven Mandate Hall does?”
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Liu Mingyue shook her head. “Moreover, Teacher Zhang has guided us… ‘Once a teacher, for a lifetime a father.’ Not to mention that I don’t know where he is, even if I did, I could never reveal it.”
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“Exactly, trying to make us betray Teacher Zhang is a dream!” Yu Xiaoyu nodded.
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“I feel the same way!” Hong Yi quickly said.
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Ling Buyang turned his gaze to Liu Tianzheng, his eyes cold. “Your daughter sure has a sharp tongue!”
Liu Tianzheng was sweating profusely, bowing quickly. “I apologize, Lord Ling. I will capture this disobedient daughter right away, properly discipline her, and let her know her place…”