An Ordinary Noble Son

Jiang Wang stood with his right foot in Pinglan Street and his left foot in Qixia Street, lowering his head in thought. He figured this position would be perfect in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Chai Bi's face showed surprise.

Jiang Wang tidied his attire and smiled, "The one lying there, that's your subordinate, right? I killed him."

Chai Bi looked at the green-robed cultivator, who nodded and said, "Whatever my master says is what it is."

So, who actually killed him?

He then looked at the sweet-looking female cultivator.

The female cultivator pointed her finger at the green-robed cultivator.

Regardless of who had unleashed that powerful pressure earlier, the green-robed cultivator was clearly the easier target.

Chai Bi said in a deep voice, "Every wrong has its source, every debt has its owner. I am a very reasonable person."

Although Jiang Wang appeared weak, it made him harder to read, so Chai Bi decided to remain cautious just in case.

Most importantly, when he had felt that pressure, he had glanced at Jiang Wang. Since he was looking at his face, he had immediately detected the location of his Yellow Court. In the blink of an eye, however, he could no longer detect it. Such an anomaly must mean something was amiss.

The green-robed cultivator heard this and was about to act on behalf of Mr. Jiang.

But Chai Bi suddenly said, "So, we need to figure out what exactly happened first."

He had intended to turn to the female cultivator, but then he reconsidered, fearing she might say something he didn't want to hear. Instead, he pointed at the shop assistant and said, "You tell me."

Jiang Wang was a little bewildered.

This person had come with such ferocity, why was it turning out to be all bark and no bite?

The person was already lying on the ground, stone-cold. Shouldn't you be seeking revenge directly from me?

Why are you talking about being reasonable?

The shop assistant naturally told the truth, without any embellishment.

Chai Bi was silent for a moment, then said, "It seems my disciple was indeed in the wrong first. What is your intention, sir?"

He looked at Jiang Wang with a probing gaze.

Jiang Wang: (O_O)?

Your disciple is already dead!

And you're asking for my intention?

Jiang Wang coughed lightly. This was making things very awkward for him.

He had killed the man's disciple, yet the teacher was acting so reasonable, as if his disciple deserved to die. If he were to push his luck, he would appear excessively villainous.

At least give me an excuse to insult you.

Although a direct fight wouldn't be a problem, it wouldn't sound good. After all, his great reputation for benevolence was spreading all over Hun City. This young master had to rely on his looks, and face was very important.

Suddenly, his mind cleared. He pointed at Old Xu, who was sitting stunned on a chair, and said, "This old gent... this elder watched me grow up. I've always shown him great filial piety. How could I possibly let him get hurt? Don't let his appearance fool you; he's actually suffered internal injuries and is on his deathbed. This matter absolutely cannot be let go!"

Old Xu was dumbfounded.

When did you ever show me filial piety?

Let's put that aside for now.

How am I on my deathbed?

He frantically checked his body, wondering if he had indeed suffered some internal injury.

The shop assistant immediately hugged the shopkeeper and wailed at the top of his lungs, "I never expected this! So the shopkeeper is actually so severely injured! Don't worry, sir, I will definitely take good care of the tailor shop!"

Old Xu kicked him away. Good heavens, you're coveting my shop!

What an ungrateful wretch!

Chai Bi was also astonished.

He hesitated and said, "My disciple is dead, so the matter has reached a conclusion. If the elder is truly unwell, I, Chai, can certainly treat him. I happen to have a Golden Elixir on hand. It may not bring the dead back to life, but it can alleviate even the most severe injuries."

Jiang Wang was shocked.

Are you sure that was really your disciple?

He tried again, "Were you scared by that pressure just now? Please don't misunderstand, it had nothing to do with me. I'm just an ordinary noble young master!"

Chai Bi had initially been suspicious and had spoken kindly out of caution.

But you directly mentioned that pressure and said it wasn't you!

This is clearly a case of "protesting too much"!

Besides, how are you ordinary at all?

Do you have a misunderstanding of those four words?

Let alone being extremely good-looking, I truly detected your Yellow Court, and it was the Upper Yellow Court!

As far as Chai Bi understood, if the Upper Yellow Court existed, then the other two Yellow Courts must be there as well.

This is clearly a peerless genius who was born with a pre-formed Yellow Court!

You tell me, what does it have to do with the words "plain and unremarkable"?

Chai Bi swallowed nervously.

A genius like this, at this age, would have long been snatched up by some major sect. Even if your cultivation is truly low right now, I still can't afford to offend you!

But the intensity of that pressure, the weakest was at the peak of the Cave Nether Realm. Even if I were an idiot, I'd know what to do now.

He glanced at Shu Ni and Ning Shisi, his heart growing even more solemn.

Saying he was just passing by, who are they trying to fool!

With a Cave Nether Realm cultivator as a bodyguard, and two people from the Xiao Guo Army standing beside him, their background must be terrifyingly powerful!

A few days ago, he had been thoroughly intimidated by Luo Xianshan. As the saying goes, learn from your mistakes. This time, he had to be smart.

Moreover, the male cultivator who was killed was truly plain and unremarkable. He had only reluctantly taken him in as a disciple because his family had once shown Chai Bi some kindness.

This person had character issues and mediocre talent. Chai Bi had always disliked him. Why would he sacrifice his own future for him?

Chai Bi immediately said righteously, "Your Excellency is noble. I have long intended to clean house, unwilling to let this parasite contaminate the sect. Now that he has indeed caused trouble again, the common people are the foundation of the Sui Kingdom. To arbitrarily bully them, your action in executing him is also an act of justice. I truly admire you, Chai."

He looked at the sweet-looking female cultivator and said in a deep voice, "Bai Cai, I've long warned you not to get too close to this person. If it weren't for your help, you would have surely picked up bad habits later. Such great kindness, why aren't you thanking him!"

Sweet Bai Cai looked stunned as she bowed and thanked Jiang Wang, then retreated to her original spot in a daze.

She probably didn't even know what she had just done.

Her mind was filled with questions.

Jiang Wang: (O_o)??

Ning Shisi suddenly looked very excited and stepped forward, cupping his hands and saying, "Senior Chai is truly a person of such great understanding. However, your disciple has ultimately died. I am willing to promise that as long as Senior Chai has another disciple, and they have good character, I can recommend them to the Xiao Guo Army."

Chai Bi's eyes widened.

There's such a good thing?

The sect he belonged to was as small as a fly. If his disciples could join the Xiao Guo Army, let alone the sect's status soaring, he would also have enough confidence to compete for the position of sect leader!

At this moment, Chai Bi wished that the male cultivator could come back to life and then die again. With such a great opportunity, dying ten thousand times wouldn't be enough.

He had arrived aggressively but left joyfully.

After Chai Bi led the sweet female cultivator away and disappeared into Qixia Street, Jiang Wang slumped dejectedly onto the rattan chair, lamenting how strange the world truly was.

And before Chai Bi left, he really gave the Golden Elixir to Old Xu.

An ordinary mortal, if they could swallow a Golden Elixir, could also prolong their life. However, it would require the help of a cultivator, otherwise, it would be like seeking death faster.

With the help of the Green-robed Cultivator, Old Xu swallowed the Golden Elixir. It melted in his mouth instantly, and he immediately felt his back no longer hurt and his legs no longer ached. He could probably run a few laps around Hun City without any problem.

Old Xu felt as if he had regained the impulsiveness of his youth.

With his energy and spirit replenished, Old Xu looked at Jiang Wang and Shu Ni, his thoughts becoming lively. He chuckled, "You two look like a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman. Feelings, after all, need time to develop. Don't be shy, just say whatever you want to say..."

Jiang Wang stood up and left.

The Green-robed Cultivator followed, carrying the rattan chair.

Shu Ni's face darkened, but she showed remarkable understanding, stepping forward at the same time as Jiang Wang.

Seeing Old Xu's long-winded speech, Ning Shisi felt that leaving directly like this was impolite and stood frozen in embarrassment.

On Qixia Street.

Shu Ni looked back at Jiang Wang, who had left with her but was now far behind, and scoffed, "Are you a turtle?"

Jiang Wang looked dejected, his gaze sweeping over the passing cultivators. So many lambs to the slaughter, yet he couldn't get his hands on any of them.

Receiving no response, Shu Ni stopped. As Jiang Wang walked over, she said again, "You should fulfill your promise."

Jiang Wang waved his hand casually, "Need people? Plenty of those."

He directly threw the token to the Green-robed Cultivator and ordered him to dispatch the Black Flame Army to Hun City. Then he pointed at the rattan chair placed on the ground and said, "Please help me carry this, Miss Shu."

Watching the Green-robed Cultivator fly away, Shu Ni muttered under her breath, lifting the rattan chair with one hand.

"We've searched almost every corner of Qixia Street, where are these Immortals? You people really know how to stir things up."

Shu Ni said coldly, "How many of those who come here seeking Immortals truly believe they can find one? Either they are deliberately putting on a show, or they are holding onto a sliver of hope to bring glory to their sect. Ning Shisi is the only one who is truly serious."

Jiang Wang asked curiously, "That guy surnamed Chai seemed very polite to you just now. Is the Xiao Guo Army very powerful?"

The reputation of the Xiao Guo Army was naturally well-known throughout the Sui Kingdom, but Jiang Wang hadn't been out of his home for very long.

He rarely had the chance to interact with the outside world. Occasionally, he would sneak out of the mansion and sit in front of Old Xu's tailor shop, listening to storytellers at the teahouse on Pinglan Street. However, he had never heard anything about the Xiao Guo Army.

Because his body was so weak it was unbearable to look at, arriving at the tailor shop from the Marquis Mansion had almost completely exhausted him. Old Xu also knew about his condition, so even if he rested for a bit, Old Xu wouldn't let him run out of Qixia Street, even though the teahouse was very close.

This was because there were too many people on Pinglan Street, and accidents were prone to happen.

Through a wall and at a distance, he could only vaguely hear the sounds. The stories were actually fragmented, but he used to enjoy them immensely.

If his health hadn't improved later, and he hadn't met Old Xu often, Old Xu would have directly brought the person home when he was meeting Shu Ni.

Shu Ni looked at Jiang Wang as if he were an idiot. The name of the Xiao Guo Army was far more famous among ordinary people than any cultivation sect. Even those who didn't understand it had certainly heard of it.

If one were to truly describe the Xiao Guo Army, it would probably take days and nights.

She could only answer in the most concise way, "The Xiao Guo Army is the most invincible existence in the Sui Kingdom."

Jiang Wang understood. It was just like the Black Flame Army of the Qi Kingdom.

As they returned to the Marquis Mansion, Jiang Wang suddenly realized a problem.

Since Qixia Street was now full of people seeking Immortals, if he were to create some signs of Immortals, and wait for the seekers to come upon hearing the news, wouldn't that provide many opportunities to cause trouble?