Killing the Chicken to Scare the Monkeys

"Iron Armor?"

"Heh, if you're not a Body Refiner, even we would be restricted wearing it. Not to mention Wang Sheng, who's only in the early stage of Bright Energy, wearing it would just make him a live target!"

Luo Zhengwen was the first to object, his expression stern as he glared fiercely at the fellow disciple trying to sell the Iron Armor.

"Heh heh, my Iron Armor is mixed with profound iron. Ordinary Bright Energy users wouldn't even be able to damage it. If I sell it to Junior Brother Wang, he'd be making a huge profit!"

The disciple selling the Iron Armor, named Lin Shan, said dismissively.

"That can't be right. If it were truly mixed with profound iron, it would fetch a good price even on the Black Market," Wei Yu noticed the inconsistency and said.

"Senior Sister is indeed sharp. Actually, that Iron Armor has a slight flaw; the back has been cut a few times and hasn't been repaired. I've tried selling it on the Black Market before, but the prices weren't to my satisfaction."

"But don't worry, the front of the Iron Armor is still usable."

"So, if Junior Brother Wang wants it, I'll ask for a thousand taels of silver, plus a promise. Not Wang Sheng's promise, but Senior Brother Luo's promise!"

Lin Shan revealed his true intentions at this point.

No wonder he was both treasuring the Iron Armor and offering it for trade here. It seemed he had taken a liking to Luo Zhengwen's character and family background, wanting Luo Zhengwen to vouch for Wang Sheng.

"Are you sure you don't want my promise?" Wang Sheng frowned slightly.

He really wanted the Iron Armor. High-level inner armor was practically priceless, with extremely high prices.

Although the Iron Armor was a bit heavy, its profound iron composition made it comparable to some high-level inner armors.

Since Wang Sheng was also a Body Refiner, he didn't mind the weight of the Iron Armor.

"Tch, if I wait for you to be able to help me in the future, I'd be waiting until the year of the monkey!" Lin Shan said disdainfully.

Wang Sheng fell silent.

Should I become a thief tonight and steal it! Wang Sheng thought.

"I'll guarantee it!" Luo Zhengwen suddenly spoke.

"Junior Brother, with Senior Sister Wei Yu and me protecting you, you'll be fine as long as you don't encounter Dark Energy. If we do, none of us can escape. If you encounter an enemy at the Bright Energy stage, we might not always be able to protect you, but the Iron Armor can help you block a few blows and buy us time to support you."

Luo Zhengwen thought it through and realized the Iron Armor might indeed be useful for Wang Sheng.

"Hahaha, Senior Brother is generous. I'll go back and get it right away." Lin Shan laughed with satisfaction and quickly dashed away.

"Thank you, Senior Brother." Wang Sheng felt touched by Senior Brother Luo's righteousness. He truly helped his friends wholeheartedly once he recognized them, without any hesitation. No wonder Lin Shan, Wei Yu, and the others trusted him so much.

"Junior Brother Luo, could Wang Sheng be your father's illegitimate son, your own brother? Otherwise, why are you protecting him so much?" Wei Lingqin said sarcastically, unhappy that Wang Sheng had obtained the Iron Armor.

However, to everyone's surprise, Luo Zhengwen did not argue with her this time. Instead, he said with a solemn expression, "Actually, Wang Sheng does bear some resemblance to my late brother."

This statement left not only Wei Lingqin and the others speechless but also Wang Sheng somewhat speechless.

"Wang Sheng, does your appearance resemble your father or your mother?" Wei Yu suddenly asked.

"My father's. Why?"

"Oh, nothing! Nothing!" Wei Yu stifled a laugh and waved her hand.

Luo Zhengwen was somewhat bewildered, feeling that Wei Yu hadn't said anything good.

Wang Sheng, however, understood Wei Yu's thought after being asked.

Wang Sheng glared at Wei Yu, who was trying hard to suppress her laughter.

He hadn't expected this seemingly aloof, long-legged Senior Sister to be so inwardly mischievous, with such wild and contrasting thoughts!

Truly needs to be investigated!

"Hahaha, Wang Sheng, was your father a servant at the Luo Family when he was young! Did he also serve Madam Luo?" Wei Lingqin said carelessly.

Luo Zhengwen's eyes blazed with anger. He strode towards Wei Lingqin, "Wei Lingqin, how dare you disrespect my Luo Family! You're seeking death!"

Wei Lingqin jumped in fright. Seeing Luo Zhengwen about to fight her to the death, she quickly retreated and hid behind a Senior Brother, Qi Changsheng, who had reached Grand Perfection in Bright Energy.

"Junior Brother Luo, don't be angry. Lingqin is just blunt, you know that," Qi Changsheng said with a faint smile.

"Qi Changsheng, damn it, don't try to mediate here."

Just as Luo Zhengwen was about to yell in anger.

Suddenly, The entire courtyard fell silent.

Following everyone's gaze, Luo Zhengwen looked back.

Zhao Jie had come out from the inner courtyard.

"Master!"

Everyone bowed and greeted him one after another.

"Hmph!"

Zhao Jie's expression was cold as he glanced at Luo Zhengwen.

"Master!"

Luo Zhengwen felt as if he had been doused with cold water. He immediately sobered up and quickly cupped his hands.

"Now, are you all ready? Follow me to kill the Demonic Cult and avenge our hatred!" Zhao Jie said indifferently.

"Yes, Master!"

Everyone replied in unison.

At this moment, A figure quietly entered the Martial Academy.

It was Lin Shan, who had just gone to retrieve the Iron Armor.

At this moment, everyone looked at Lin Shan.

Lin Shan's scalp tingled. Seeing the cold Zhao Jie, he trembled and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Master, this disciple was protecting Junior Brother Wang Sheng. I specifically went to his home to get the Iron Armor, which delayed me. I beg for your forgiveness."

Zhao Jie was already furious because his friend the Luo Family had been wiped out and his disciple Jin Cang had been killed.

Now, Lin Shan had run right into his wrath by not returning within the stipulated half-hour.

As for protecting his junior brother, Wang Sheng had already angered Zhao Jie the day before regarding his cultivation method, causing Zhao Jie's attitude towards Wang Sheng to plummet significantly.

With all these factors combined, the coldness in Zhao Jie's eyes grew heavier.

Zhao Jie raised his hand and grabbed at Lin Shan in the air.

A powerful suction force turned into a vortex, and surging, substantial energy surged forth, instantly pulling Lin Shan over. A pair of large hands gripped his neck.

Lin Shan's face was filled with terror and desperate pleading. His body was suppressed by the dense Transforming Energy, rendering him unable to move or even speak.

"Lin Shan disobeyed my orders. I already said that anyone who dares to disobey will have their martial arts crippled and be expelled from the sect."

Zhao Jie glared down like a ferocious tiger, sweeping his gaze across the crowd, chilling Li Hu, Wei Yu, and the others to the bone.

Crack, crack...

Zhao Jie flicked a few points on Lin Shan's body, accompanied by the sound of breaking bones.

Lin Shan immediately collapsed to the ground like a puddle of mud, twitching uncontrollably.

The entire Martial Academy became even quieter, utterly silent, almost to the point where even breathing was inaudible.

A killing aura enveloped the Martial Academy, and a sense of oppression rose in everyone's hearts, their expressions taut.

Zhao Jie nodded slightly.

This was more like it.

Otherwise, if they were so lax in the outside world, wouldn't it be a disgrace to him?

"Take what's given to you."

Zhao Jie kicked the heavy Iron Armor in front of Wang Sheng.

"Yes, Master!"

Wang Sheng sensed Zhao Jie's impatience towards him.

He figured that Zhao Jie must have suspected him after Jin Cang's death, but it was only a fleeting thought. He didn't believe Wang Sheng could kill Jin Cang.

"Now, let's go!" Zhao Jie roared.

"Yes!"

This time, every disciple within the Martial Academy wore a solemn expression, no longer daring to show even the slightest hint of negligence.

A sacrifice to make an example of others.

This trick might be old, but it was effective!

Soon, Zhao Jie personally led the team, hunting down Demonic Cult disciples throughout the city.

Meanwhile, Within Ershui City, other Martial Alliance forces, Qingshui Martial Academy, Nine Blades Martial Hall, and others, along with the Government, Divine Incense Cult, and several prominent families, also began dispatching people to hunt down Demonic Cult members.

And thousands of miles away, The rebel army of Southern Ridge Prefecture and Jiangling Prefecture's negotiations completely broke down, and the rebel army began a fierce assault on Jiangling Prefecture.

Jiangling Prefecture, already in a state of chaos, immediately became precarious, teetering on the brink of collapse. Countless citizens were displaced, and refugees were everywhere.

The chaotic era of Jiangling Prefecture had arrived!

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