nownovels Chapter 95 Defeating Xu Tianxing
Chapter 95 Defeating Xu Tianxing
Chapter 94 Defeating Xu Tianxing
The Qiao residence.
Yang Wei received the news.
Zhao Yuan helped him through the soldiers with swords, ignoring his surroundings, and walked straight to the front of the mourning hall. Looking at the lonely coffin, he swayed.
Then, he turned to Liang Cheng, who was standing to the side, wanting to say something, but he didn't know how to start. His body slumped down and he knelt down, but Liang Cheng quickly helped him up.
Zhao Yuan followed behind him, his eyes instantly reddening. Yang Wei hunched over, unlike his usual upright posture.
His face was ashen and lifeless, his eyes bloodshot, as if all his life had been drained away.
"Master," Liang Cheng began, his voice flat, "what are you doing?"
Yang Wei's voice was hoarse: "Liang Cheng, my greatest wish in this life is for the martial arts school to succeed and for my disciples to become accomplished."
However, I am stubborn and inflexible, and I have never asked anyone for help. If it weren't for your own hard work, the martial arts school would probably have gradually declined.
Actually, it was my fault that I was kicked out of the Qiao family back then. The Qiao family only had women. If I couldn't stand up, how could the Qiao family stand up?
However, back then, out of my so-called arrogance, I left the Qiao family mansion without looking back. When I returned to Linhai Town and opened the package, I found one hundred taels of silver and a letter of divorce.
At that time, I only saw the letter of divorce. Now that I think about it, Yan'er actually wanted to set me free; supporting the Qiao family was too difficult.
"It's a pity that I only realized this when I got old. These past two years, I've finally been able to hold my head high. With such a good disciple like you, I dared to go back to the Qiao family to take a look."
He paused, took a breath, and calmed himself down.
"But she was implicated because I told you something, and she was even killed because of it. Now she's dead, and there's not even a relative to send her off with a funeral. Zhi'er is still in the Martial Arts Hall's prison, pregnant."
Yang Wei suddenly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Liang Cheng: "Master, I beg you this once. I don't beg you to spare the Qiao family, I don't beg you to bend the law for personal gain. Liang Cheng, please, for the sake of me teaching you Hunyuan Stance to enter the martial arts world..."
He choked back a sob before forcing out the rest of his words through clenched teeth: "First, let Qiao Zhi come out, kowtow to her mother, and send her off. After that, if she deserves to be killed or tortured, I, Yang Wei, will die in her place!"
The courtyard was deathly silent, with only the soft rustling of the paper banners in the wind.
Before he could finish speaking, Yang Wei tried to kneel down again, but Liang Cheng tightened his grip and, with a strong, resilient force, lifted him up.
Yang Wei wanted to kneel again, but Liang Cheng pressed his shoulders down with his five fingers like iron clamps.
"Master."
Liang Cheng's voice deepened, carrying an undeniable force, "Your kneeling will shorten my lifespan. I will do what you asked for, don't worry."
He then turned to Wu Zhenshan, who had been observing coldly from the sidelines: "Treasurer Wu."
Wu Zhenshan stood to the side of the mourning hall, his face still bearing that businesslike, gentle expression, but upon hearing this, he looked troubled.
"Governor Liang, I understand that Master Yang loves his daughter dearly."
He sighed, but his tone remained unyielding. "However, Qiao Zhi is involved in a serious case of mine robbery. The city lord has ordered a thorough investigation without any favoritism. Allowing her to return home to mourn is against the law."
Liang Cheng looked at him and said, word by word, "The case is still unclear, yet Treasurer Wu has already determined that she is the main culprit? I think it is appropriate to grant her temporary release from prison to handle her affairs, with a deadline for her return."
Wu Zhenshan's smile faded slightly: "The word 'discretion' is quite nuanced. The Qiao family case involves the Zoroastrian cult, which is no small matter. I dare not act on my own authority."
Wu Zhenshan continued, "The law is as solid as a mountain; how can it be abandoned because of personal feelings? I beg you, Liang Zhenchuan, not to make things difficult for me."
"You're making things difficult for my master!"
Zhao Yuan couldn't help but growl out at this moment, but was stopped by Liang Cheng's eyes.
Liang Cheng looked at Wu Zhenshan and suddenly nodded.
"Very well, I hope Treasurer Wu will always uphold justice and enforce the law impartially."
"Of course."
Liang Cheng didn't say another word. He turned around and walked back to Zhao Yuan's side. He whispered a question and, after receiving confirmation, took out two rolls from the cloth bag that Zhao Yuan had been holding tightly.
Then he unfolded the two rolls.
One scroll contains a bill of lading, with Xu Zhi's handwriting clearly legible, and the signature is Tongyuan Trading Company.
The other volume contains a confession. The thumbprint of the black market dealer is glaringly red, and he readily admits that the goods were sold to him by the Xu family.
Liang Cheng handed the two pieces of paper directly to Wu Zhenshan.
Liang Cheng had been holding back all along, just to see the mastermind behind it all. Now that his master was almost begging on his knees, he didn't want to play along with them any longer.
"Treasurer Wu, Xu Zhi handled the stolen goods, and there is both witness testimony and physical evidence. The Xu family's Tongyuan Trading Company smuggled and robbed mines; the evidence is irrefutable. The Qiao family was merely deceived. Second-hand Dong has been detained by me, and there is both witness testimony and physical evidence. According to the law, what should be done?"
Wu Zhenshan's gentle smile froze instantly, and his pupils contracted slightly.
Before he could answer, Liang Cheng's voice suddenly rose, clear and cold, echoing throughout the entire front courtyard of the Qiao residence, showing no respect to Wu Zhenshan.
"When the Military Equipment Hall investigated the case, they only sealed off the Qiao family's warehouse and arrested only the women of the Qiao family. The Xu family's warehouse happened to catch fire at that time, burning everything to the ground. And coincidentally, the Military Equipment Hall's patrol records for that night were completely blank!"
He stared intently at Wu Zhenshan, his gaze sharp as a knife: "Treasurer Wu, tell me, is this a coincidence, or is someone rushing to help the Xu family clean up this mess so that all the blame falls on the deceived Qiao family?"
"Liang Cheng! How dare you!"
Wu Zhenshan's expression finally changed, and he shouted angrily, "Without any evidence, how dare you spout such nonsense and slander this official!"
"Without any evidence?"
Liang Cheng waved the confession and invoice in his hand, and sneered: "This is written in black and white, this is a bright red fingerprint. Can't Treasurer Wu see it, or does he not want to see it?"
"I trusted Treasurer Wu before, so I was prepared to investigate secretly. But Treasurer Wu only wanted to make the Qiao family a case that was airtight. So I could only do what Treasurer Wu said and handle the case impartially."
He stopped looking at Wu Zhenshan and turned to Zhao Yuan, shouting, "Zhao Yuan!"
"exist!"
"Take my token, summon the Dongshan Guards, and follow me to seal off the Xu family's residence and shops. If we are short-handed, go to the Martial Academy to transfer more people."
"yes!"
Zhao Yuan took the token, turned around, and ran away.
Wu Zhenshan's face turned ashen, but he didn't know how to speak.
Liang Cheng suddenly let out a low, cold laugh, heard only by Wu Zhenshan. "My master is kneeling before his deceased wife's coffin, begging you to let his daughter return to see her mother off on her final journey. Tell him the law will not allow it!"
Then he suddenly regained his normal voice, "Treasurer Wu, I'm going to tell you the law now. The Xu family is involved in the robbery, and the evidence is conclusive. I'm now legally requesting the head of the Xu family to come and confront us. The Qiao family is just an innocent bystander. Let's see who dares to stop Qiao Zhi from going home and kowtowing to her mother!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
Wu Zhenshan's chest heaved, and he was speechless for a moment.
Yang Wei's eyes were red as he turned to look at the location of the coffin, finding some solace in the sight.
Not long after, Zhao Yuan arrived with the Dongshan guards, along with disciples from the Martial Academy, and even disciples from the Heavenly Abode, such as Lu Qingzhou and Qin Hongyu, came after hearing the news.
Liang Cheng also saw Yun Jinghong in the crowd, but now was not the time to greet her, so he just nodded slightly as a greeting.
He helped Yang Wei sit down in the mourning hall. "Master, wait for me. I will bring Miss Qiao Zhi here soon to keep vigil for her mother's passing."
Yang Wei nodded. "Be careful."
"Um."
Liang Cheng stood up. "Treasurer Wu, would you like to come with me?"
Before Wu Zhenshan could answer, Liang Cheng strode up to Zhao Yuan.
"Set off!"
Xu family.
Zhao Yuan led his personal guards to seal off the Xu family's business. Liang Cheng personally led his men to surround the Xu family's premises. The gatekeeper scrambled into the backyard to report. Soon after, hurried footsteps came from inside the gate, accompanied by an angry shout.
"Liang Cheng! You've gone too far!"
As the crowd parted, Xu Tianxing strode over, his face ashen, followed by several experts from the Xu family.
He was shocked and furious when he received the news.
How dare Liang Cheng?
As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Wu Zhenshan next to Liang Cheng, and his heart felt slightly at ease.
"Master Xu, please calm down," Liang Cheng said calmly. "There are some things that need to be clarified with you face to face."
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As he spoke, Liang Cheng took out the evidence and briefly explained the situation. Xu Tianxing didn't even glance at the confession; his gaze was sinister as he stared at Liang Cheng.
"You brat, do you really think the Xu family is a place for you to run wild just because you have a bit of luck? I've been at the True Qi Realm for twenty years and have seen countless so-called geniuses, but too much rigidity leads to breakage. I advise you to be careful!"
Liang Cheng remained unfazed when he heard him spout such nonsense and dare to threaten him, but Lu Qingzhou and the others behind him looked grim.
How dare the Xu family threaten the true disciples of the Martial Academy?
At this moment, Liang Cheng waved his hand and said, "Seal off the Xu family's property, detain relevant personnel from the Xu family, and bring them back to the court for investigation."
"yes!"
"Who dares!?"
Xu Tianxing's aura suddenly erupted, his true energy several times more powerful and solid than Xu Zhang's, surging out and forcing many people around him to retreat, their faces turning pale.
Mid-stage True Qi Realm!
Moreover, he is a veteran powerhouse with a deep foundation!
Liang Cheng didn't speak, but simply stepped forward.
"Buzz!"
Beneath the skin, a pale golden luster flows, gentle and restrained, yet exuding an indestructible and profound meaning.
Golden Armor Realm Perfection, Full Power Operation!
Within his dantian, the nine true qi seeds trembled simultaneously. The surging true qi of the second level of the Broken Wave Technique, which had been perfected, surged like the ocean tide. The pale blue qi energy burst forth from his body, forming an illusory scene around him.
For a moment, the two stared at each other, their energy surging. Those with lower cultivation levels around them immediately retreated. Wu Zhenshan's expression changed drastically, and then, as if he had thought of something, he also took a few steps back without making a sound.
Xu Tianxing caught a glimpse of Wu Zhenshan's actions out of the corner of his eye, and his heart sank. But he couldn't back down today; if he did, the Xu family's prestige would be ruined.
Xu Tianxing's fighting spirit surged. Liang Cheng did not draw his sword, but simply raised his right arm and slowly clenched his five fingers into a fist.
"I have invited the head of the Xu family to court today for questioning, to give an explanation for the Dongshan Mine robbery."
As the last word fell, Liang Cheng moved!
With the simplest step forward, the bluestone slab beneath his feet cracked open like a spiderweb, and his entire body transformed into a pale golden straight line, tearing through the air and shooting straight at Xu Tianxing!
Xu Tianxing's pupils shrank sharply. He let out a fierce shout, and his palms instantly turned sinister, with a bloody wind blowing. He pushed the Xuan Yin Palm to its peak, bringing with it a nauseating bloody phantom, and slammed it out fiercely!
"Mysterious Yin Palm - Shadow Devours the Heart!"
Before their fists and palms even touched, the two violent energies collided in mid-air, producing a muffled thunderous roar. Liang Cheng neither dodged nor avoided, and threw out a punch!
Above the fist, there was a faint sound of wind and thunder. It was based on the strength of a wild bull, and the explosive thunder force of the wind and thunder slash was incorporated into the fist technique!
"boom!!!"
Fist and palm collided solidly!
A piercing explosion rang out!
A violent gust of wind swept outwards from the two of them. Xu Tianxing's face suddenly turned pale. He felt as if he had crashed into an ancient, unmoving mountain!
His own inner energy failed to penetrate his opponent's even slightly; instead, it was forcefully forced back by an even more domineering fist force. "Thump! Thump! Thump!"
Xu Tianxing took three large steps back, each step leaving a footprint about an inch deep on the stone slab, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
The look of horror in his eyes hadn't faded yet when Liang Cheng's second punch arrived!
Raging Bull Force - Mountain Collapse!
Breaking Wave Technique: Triple Wave!
This punch was as powerful as the tide, faster, heavier, and more domineering!
The air crackled and shrieked as the fist passed through!
Xu Tianxing roared and crossed his arms to block, his Xuan Yin True Qi surging out wildly and condensing into a thick, dark True Qi shield in front of him.
"Bang—!!"
The shield shattered like glass, and Liang Cheng's fist pierced through the dissipated energy, striking Xu Tianxing's crossed arms squarely.
"Snap!"
A crisp, teeth-grinding cracking sound rang out.
"ah--!"
Xu Tianxing let out a short scream as his arms bent at an odd angle. He was blasted off the ground by an irresistible force and flew backward like a cannonball, crashing into the screen wall in the front yard.
"Boom!"
The brick and stone screen wall collapsed with a roar, smoke and dust filled the air, and Xu Tianxing lay paralyzed among the broken bricks and stones, vomiting blood, his face as pale as paper, and his arms hanging limply at his sides.
From start to finish, it only took three breaths.
With just two punches, Xu Tianxing, the head of the Xu family who had dominated Linwu City for decades and was at the mid-stage of the True Qi Realm, was utterly defeated!
The entire venue was deathly silent.
Everyone froze, staring wide-eyed in disbelief, as if someone had grabbed them by the neck.
Liang Cheng withdrew his fist at this moment, and the light around him slowly receded. He walked slowly to the ruins and looked at Xu Tianxing, who was slumped on the ground.
Xu Tianxing was shocked. How could the other party be a mere beginner in the True Qi Realm?
The sheer power of his true energy and the domineering strength of his hard skills are comparable to those of a late-stage or even perfect True Energy expert!
Liang Cheng ignored him and ordered Zhao Yuan, who was equally stunned, "Seize Xu Tianxing, along with these confessions and invoices, and send them to prison under strict guard! No one is allowed to visit him without my order!"
"yes!"
Zhao Yuan suddenly came to his senses, and led the martial arts academy disciples forward, preparing to use specially made shackles to lock Xu Tianxing up and drag him away.
The Xu family members were terrified and no one dared to make a move. Wu Zhenshan was still in shock when Liang Cheng walked over.
"In the Dongshan Mine robbery case, some of the stolen goods were handled and signed by Xu Zhi, and Tongyuan Trading Company was the mastermind behind the sale of the stolen goods. With both witnesses and physical evidence, Xu Tianxing is now under arrest for rigorous interrogation!"
"Treasurer Wu, Qiao Zhi was merely deceived and manipulated by the Xu family, completely unaware of the truth. Now that the evidence points to her, Qiao Zhi should be released immediately according to the law!"
His gaze sharpened as he looked at Wu Zhenshan: "Treasurer Wu, don't you think this case is much clearer now?"
Wu Zhenshan forced a smile.
Before he could answer, a strong sense of oppression suddenly swept over them, causing everyone to look in horror toward the Xu family's direction.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Feng helped a thin, simply dressed old man slowly walk out from the shadows of the inner courtyard porch.
He walked very slowly, his steps were even a little unsteady, his face was lined with deep wrinkles, and his eyelids drooped, making him look like an ordinary old man who was about to die.
But when he slowly raised his seemingly cloudy eyes and swept across the entire room, everyone whose gaze touched him felt a tightness in their heart, as if they had been pricked by an invisible needle.
"well----"
A sigh rang out, very soft, yet clearly reaching everyone's ears.
The newcomer was none other than the pillar of the Xu family, the Supreme Elder, a True Qi Realm expert at the peak of his cultivation!
Xu Jinjiang!
Xu Tianxing's eyes lit up, "Ancestor!"
Xu Jinjiang's gaze lingered on Liang Cheng for a moment, a faint glint of sharpness flashing in his seemingly cloudy old eyes.
"At such a young age, his true qi is already so solid. The martial academy has produced an extraordinary disciple. No wonder Tianxing was defeated so decisively."
His voice was aged yet calm, carrying the indifferent tone of someone who had long held a high position.
"But the Xu family has been based in Linwu City for over 150 years, not by swallowing their pride."
Before he finished speaking, his withered right hand slowly rose an inch, and with this slight movement, a powerful pressure instantly appeared again, centered on him.
Xu Jinjiang looked at Liang Cheng and said, "Today, Master Liang arrested my Xu family patriarch and seized my Xu family's properties. If I were to sit idly by and do nothing, how could the Xu family maintain its standing in Linwu City?"
His raised hand, with his index finger slightly bent, was aimed at Liang Cheng.
"Either release Tianxing, or take one of my fingers. If you do, then the Xu family will admit defeat, and I will personally escort Tianxing to your martial arts academy prison."
"I can't take it—"
He didn't say the rest of his sentence, but the chilling killing intent that filled the room already revealed his intentions.
The atmosphere in the arena instantly plummeted to freezing point!
Lu Qingzhou, Qin Hongyu, and the others turned pale, unable to withstand the pressure from Xu Jinjiang. Yun Jinghong gripped the hilt of her sword tightly, her knuckles turning white, her eyes filled with resentment.
This is the absolute suppression of realm!
I heard that Xu Jinjiang went into seclusion for ten years, just to break through to the True Yuan Realm, and he was only one step away.
Liang Cheng was the first to be affected. He felt the air around him was as heavy as mercury, and the flow of the Broken Wave Technique's true energy within his body slowed down.
Is this the perfect state of True Qi?
However, it was much less oppressive than the feeling of oppression brought by the Zoroastrian Left Envoy!
Therefore, his spine remained straight, his eyes showed no sign of retreating, and instead, facing the momentum of heaven and earth, he slowly inhaled, and a faint golden light shone around him once again.
Since his physical skills were not restricted by his cultivation level, he could not retreat at this moment, nor did he have any way to retreat.
Moreover, given his current strength built upon a perfect foundation, the outcome remains uncertain.
But just as Xu Jinjiang's withered finger was about to strike, suddenly—
"Old Ghost Xu".
A cold voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears.
"After ten years of seclusion, he hasn't improved in anything else, but he has honed his skills in bullying the younger generation to perfection."
The moment the voice rang out, the oppressive aura that had enveloped the entire area vanished silently, like snow melting in the spring sun, and a figure in a green robe appeared in front of Liang Cheng.
The visitor was none other than Lu Bingchen, a teacher at the Martial Arts Academy.
He stood with his hands behind his back, not exuding any earth-shattering aura. He was simply a pillar of strength, completely dissolving the oppressive aura emanating from Xu Jinjiang.
A slight ripple appeared on Xu Jinjiang's previously calm face.
"Lü Bingchen————"