Chapter 96: Reunion with Brother Cold, Quadrilateral Pressure

Chapter 96: Reunion with Brother Cold, Quadrilateral Pressure

Inside the bookstore.

Zhou Zhongda frowned as he read the message that had just arrived, quickly dialing a communication:

"Are you crazy? Teacher Zhuang Budong isn't dead yet! Do you really think he has no temper?"

The person on the other end sighed, "But Teacher Zhuang Budong is almost dead. He won't last a month. We predict he will attempt to break through in twenty days, which will be his peak moment."

Zhou Zhongda's face darkened, "Where did you get this information?"

"From the Four Guardians Star. They have been monitoring Teacher Zhuang Budong's physical condition through the AI."

"You're insane! How could you dare have Dream God monitor Zhuang Budong?" Zhou Zhongda exclaimed in shock and anger, "Have you forgotten how Zhuang Budong got to this point?!"

"It's different now, and there are no other options. He has already been deeply infected. Even the Grandmasters are unwilling to involve themselves with him..."

The person on the other end seemed unwilling to discuss this further, and said firmly,

"In any case, this matter is none of our business. I'm just informing you, don't get involved in what happens next."

Zhou Zhongda cursed, "I just found a good kid who had a chance to probe the situation a few days ago. Now you tell me it's none of our business? Chen Lao Si, are you really not human?"

The other end was silent for a moment, then said angrily, "Wasn't that mission already terminated?!"

"Terminated my ass!" Zhou Zhongda shouted, "Don't you know what kind of person Zhuang Budong is? Are we really going to watch him die so miserably?!"

The other end took several deep breaths, trying to control his tone, "Old Seven, I understand your point, and I agree with you. But there's nothing we can do. Whether the Sixth Limit can further advance the foundation of the Federation's martial arts is a huge matter. There is no precedent, and the high-ups in the federation are at a loss..."

"Bullshit! It's just that no one is willing to take responsibility!" Zhou Zhongda cursed.

The other end was silent for a moment, then suddenly shouted,

"Go to the council and curse there, why are you cursing me? I'm just a messenger, why curse me?!"

"And! Get the person you sent back! He's in danger!"

With a slam, Zhou Zhongda hung up, still furious.

He suddenly noticed another person standing in the bookstore, who had arrived at some point.

Long hair, a sword at his waist, a beauty-like face, a cold demeanor, and a long wooden box on his back.

"Brother Cold?!" Zhou Zhongda's face turned from anger to surprise, "Why did you come without telling me?"

Cold Blade stared at him without speaking, his eyes cold as ice.

Zhou Zhongda felt a bit uneasy, and chuckled dryly, "What's wrong, brother? We haven't seen each other in a while. Why the cold shoulder?"

Cold Blade slowly placed his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Zhou Zhongda's eyes twitched at this gesture.

Cold's voice was slow, but to Zhou Zhongda, it sounded like a knife slicing through flesh, "Was the person you sent to TeacherZhuang's side surnamed Ji?"

Zhou Zhongda felt a foreboding chill, and quickly replied, "Let me explain! It was mainly because ComradeJi was very interested!"

Cold Blade slowlydrew his sword and said, "Show me the surveillance footage."

...

Exiting the training room.

The narrow, long alley was packed with people, forming a tight, airless cage.

The air was thick with tension and oppression.

Ji Jingqiu looked at the sea of people in front of him and fell into deep thought.

This is the "possible trouble" TeacherZhuang mentioned?

He was indeed fearless...

Ji Jingqiu abandoned his thoughts and began to look for an escape route.

At that moment, the young man who he had taken down first last time approached and bowed, saying in a solemn voice,

"Ji Jingqiu, is it? I am Jiang Yuanhao from Heart Zen Dojo. Last time, we were rash and underestimated you."

"Ji, you were able to reach the sixth level in White Jade Capital, and came here to hone your skills. You must be a martial genius aiming to challenge the stars. We don't intend to offend you, but we won't back down on this matter. Please don't come here for a month."

Jiang Yuanhao paused, "After a month, if there's a chance, I, surnamedJiang, would be happy to be friends!"

Ji Jingqiu frowned.

The other side was much more courteous, was it because he reached the sixth level in White Jade Capital?

The news spread too quickly.

But, for a month?

Recalling TeacherZhuang's words, Ji felt that perhaps he had changed his mind and decided to break through in a week, avoiding the predictions of certain people.

Ji realized he needed to act quickly.

The most troublesome thing now was this group of people.

Even if he managed to escape, he would face similar situations every day for the next week. The key was that these people weren't the masterminds behind the scenes. Even if he dealt with this group, another would take their place tomorrow...

This gave him a headache.

At that moment.

"Make way."

A faint sound of a blade, like an invisible tide, swept from the front of the alley, pressing down on everyone's head.

The dense crowd, squeezed tightly, changed color immediately, and squeezed out a wide path under the suspended blade's aura.

Hearing this sound, Ji's face lit up with surprise.

BrotherCold had arrived in the core zone? !

Standing behind the crowd was Cold Blade, whom he hadn't seen in days. His eyes were cold and profound, his aura alone was enough to make the young martial artists struggle to breathe.

Jiang Yuanhao took a deep breath, "Senior, this is the Four Guardians. Please show mercy."

The Four Guardians have their own rules. From the Divine Wanderer level and above, no one may attack TrueSeed, or Bodyforgingwarriors. Otherwise, it wouldn't be them here today.

Cold Blade said calmly, "Go back and tell Mu Yun, if he has an issue, let him come find me with his blade."

Hearing the mention of the previous generation's Daozhi, Jiang Yuanhao's expression became solemn, "May I ask, Senior, who are you?"

"From the Heavenly tool heavy workshop, Cold Blade."

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Jiang Yuanhao's expression changed drastically, "You're the previous generation's 'Heavenly Blade'?"

After his face changed, Jiang Yuanhao seemed to smile bitterly and resignedly, bowing again.

"I will definitely follow your words, Senior. Farewell."

After saying this, he bowed to Ji Jingqiu and quickly left with the crowd from both sides of Cold Blade.

Ji Jingqiu strode towards Dao Ye, and finally, a faint smile appeared on Cold Blade's face.

"Dao Ge!"

"It's been a while, A Qiu. Let's go to your place and chat."

Cold Blade glanced at the alley, where the training studio with its barely visible sign was located, and sighed softly.

Ji Jingqiu immediately led Cold Blade back to the Starlight Corporation.

"Hmm." Cold Blade smiled, "I've heard that the warriors cultivated within the Starlight Corporation are currently in a transitional period, which is a good thing for you."

Ji Jingqiu blinked.

A good thing.

This meant that the Starlight Corporation was increasing its efforts to cultivate internal warriors, but he wasn't sure if he was included.

Led by Ji Jingqiu, the two returned to the Starlight Corporation branch.

Just as Ji Jingqiu was leading Cold Blade towards his private training room, someone suddenly blocked their way.

Luo Ben's expression turned solemn, "Mr. Ji, the higher-ups have an issue that requires your immediate response."

Ji Jingqiu frowned, "Later, I have a guest to attend to."

Luo Ben's pupils dilated. What guest was more important than meeting the corporation's higher-ups?

His tone became heavier, and his expression turned stern, "Mr. Ji, you've caused trouble for the corporation, and the Heart Zen Training Ground is pressuring us. You need to take this issue seriously."

Ji Jingqiu looked at him and said slowly, "Then I'll respond to you seriously now. I'm in contact with Lou Qinglan, and I only need to be accountable to her. Who are you?"

"You..."

At this moment, Zhang Yaode and Lou Qinglan, who had hurried over, separated the two sides with a tense atmosphere. Lou Qinglan looked sternly at Luo Ben and warned, "Deputy Manager Luo, it's not your turn to take charge of the branch yet! Furthermore, the board of directors is already aware of Mr. Ji's ascent to the sixth floor of the White Jade Capital. The pressure from the Heart Zen Training Ground will be handled by the Xilin Commerce Alliance."

Luo Ben's expression turned ugly, "Manager Lou, are you willing to offend the Heart Zen Training Ground for a warrior?"

Lou Qinglan's gaze was sharp, not giving an inch, "This is the board's decision. If Deputy Manager Luo cannot correct his attitude and handle the warrior recruited by the company properly, then I'm afraid I'll have to temporarily revoke your position!"

"You don't have the authority!"

"I will soon." Lou Qinglan paused, and her gaze rested on the long-haired man behind Ji Jingqiu.

At Lou Qinglan's signal, Zhou Wang and Zou Yang, expressionless, carried Luo Ben away.

"Let me go! I'm the branch manager! If you two treat me like this, do you think you'll still have a future in the corporation?"

Amid Luo Ben's threatening voice, Zhou Wang and Zou Yang exchanged glances and slightly increased their force, and soon, Luo Ben's cries of pain could be heard.

Zhang Yaode's face showed helplessness. These two brats, couldn't they just knock him out?

He stepped forward, his expression filled with embarrassment, "This gentleman should be one of the previous generation's 'Heavenly Blade', Cold Blade of the Heavenly Tool Heavy Workshop? Please excuse our incompetence, the corporation's management is lacking."

Cold Blade nodded slightly, "It's fine. There were many fools like this in the Heavenly Tool Heavy Workshop back then."

Zhang Yaode was momentarily speechless, remembering certain rumors about the other party, and he dryly laughed a few times.

Ji Jingqiu looked at Lou Qinglan and asked, "The Heart Zen Training Ground's pressure has reached the corporation?"

Lou Qinglan shook her head, "You don't need to worry. You've shown potential, reaching the sixth level on your first challenge. If you reach the seventh level, you'll be comparable to the geniuses of the first-tier Dao fields. Although the Starlight Corporation is only a second-rate power, the company has the backing of the Commerce Alliance, so we're not afraid of their threats, and moreover..."

Her gaze fell on Cold Blade, and she said with respect, "Mr. Cold, from the Heavenly Tool Heavy Workshop, is one of the important members of the Xilin Commerce Alliance."

Cold Blade nodded slightly to her.

"Good. I have some matters to discuss with Dao Ge later."

After saying this, Ji Jingqiu led Dao Ge back to his private training studio.

As soon as they entered the training studio, Cold Blade asked directly, "You don't need to handle the handover with the Administration Bureau; I've helped you complete the task."

Ji Jingqiu was taken aback and was about to say that he had already completed the task...

"Also, I've helped you exchange for the Formless Dao Body, and Zhou Zhongda and I each contributed half of the merit points."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent.

With the Formless Dao Body in hand, it was done.

Additionally... he was very suspicious that after he reported the task, the Administration Bureau would question the accuracy of this result.

Moreover, given the current situation, he personally didn't want to reveal that Elder Zhuang would break through in a week.

"Do you feel the pressure from all sides?" Cold Blade muttered. "Elder Zhuang's matter involves the foundation of the martial path, and the federal higher-ups have already acknowledged the occurrence. Some people will do everything they can, and you can't stop them or change anything."

Ji Jingqiu was speechless.

No matter how talented he was, he was still alone.

These people only needed to apply slight pressure to leave him helpless, and the pressure even reached the Starlight Corporation.

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath, calming the accumulated emotions in his heart.

From Cold Blade's words, he caught a different implication and pondered for a moment before raising his head.

"Dao Ge, I want to help Elder Zhuang. Can you help me buy a week's time?"

"These people are doing everything they can to force Elder Zhuang to hand over the secret method for breaking through. If this method actually works, do they still need to wait for thirty-one years? Since this matter is for the greater good of the federation, they can try it. Why can't I?"

Cold Blade slowly revealed a smile.

Good boy.

Cold Blade nodded, and his pupils flickered like sparks from a blacksmith's anvil.

"Okay. If you only need a week, there's no problem."

Chapter end