Longzang

Chapter 925 Why did you collide with my flying sword?

Choi Sung-hyo's face was a picture of utter astonishment; for a moment, he was at a loss for words. It took him a while to recover, and a surge of rage rushed to his head as he gritted his teeth and said, "You, how dare you!"

After his initial anger subsided, he looked again at the blue-robed cultivator in the hall and finally recognized him as Zhang Sheng. As Yu Jing, who had been sent to oversee the city's construction, Cui Chengxiao had naturally done his homework beforehand and knew all the main figures in Qingming.

At that moment, Cui Chengjiao's murderous aura surged. He pointed at Zhang Sheng and shouted, "Zhang Sheng! How dare you mock me like this! Even if your ancestor were here today, he would have to give me an explanation!"

Zhang Sheng didn't even lift his eyelids, and said, "Master, he wants you to give him an explanation."

Xuan Yue emerged from behind the hall, holding a jade plate filled with crystal-clear, finger-sized fairy fruits.

Xuan Yue, with one hand behind her back and the other holding a tray, glanced at Cui Chengxiao and said nonchalantly, "I could easily take on two of these kinds of people. What explanation do I need to give him?"

Cui Chengxiao never expected that Xuan Yue would be in Qingming. Logically speaking, the pressure at the northern gate of Taichu Palace should be immense. Wasn't Xuan Yue always stationed at the northern gate?

But he had already made his boast, and now it was difficult to back down. Moreover, Xuan Yue's words were extremely impolite and showed no mercy, yet they were the truth, at least in Qingming.

Now, he's caught in a dilemma: to accept Xuan Yue's words or not. If he does, a fight is inevitable. And being in Qingming, even if his strength was originally equal to Xuan Yue's, he would undoubtedly lose, especially since Cui Chengxiao himself considers himself slightly inferior to True Monarch Xuan Yue.

Cui Chengxiao's gaze fell on the jade plate held in Xuan Yue's hands. This plate was no ordinary object; stimulated by the energy within the hall, it continuously emitted a three-colored immortal light. Although three colors were only the entry-level immortal light, even the entry-level was still immortal light. When did Xuan Yue acquire immortal artifacts? It was well known that True Person Xuan Yue possessed nothing of value, not even a single decent item in her possession, and sometimes she even had to use Dharma Aspect level magic treasures to make up for it.

Could it be that he was about to ascend to immortality, and the Taichu Palace opened its treasury and spent a fortune to provide him with a celestial artifact?

How is this played?
Cui Chengxiao maintained his composure, snorted, and said slowly, "My Cui family's flying boat was attacked by Qingming without cause. There are witnesses and physical evidence. I have come here specifically to seek justice! Even if Brother Xuanyue's Taoist magic is divine, he should still be reasonable, shouldn't he?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yue laughed and said, "The word 'reason' doesn't exist in this old Daoist's mind, only 'kin'! If you want an explanation, this is my explanation. As for the specifics of those messy matters, you can tell my grand-disciple."

Choi Sung-hyo was quick-witted; he knew the best course of action was to remain silent, for saying another word would only lead to further embarrassment. So, Choi Sung-hyo stood motionless, his face ashen. But keeping quiet under such circumstances was no easy feat; the strange gazes he received made his blood boil.

Xuan Yue paced around, but Cui Chengxiao didn't react at all, and all her planned backup plans fell through. Moreover, Song Cui and Qing Ming still had a superficial cooperation, and Song Cui also had immortals. In addition, Xuan Yue was someone who responded to gentle persuasion but not force, so Cui Chengxiao was already willing to swallow his pride. Xuan Yue was too embarrassed to go too far, and could only make a few sarcastic remarks at most.

However, when it comes to Yin and Yang, True Lord Xuan Yue feels he is quite skilled; he just doesn't know if Zhang Sheng can handle it.

Xuan Yue then said to Zhang Sheng, "I have to go now. If anyone dares to bully the weak in the future, remember to mention my name."

Zhang Sheng asked, "What if I am in the wrong?"

Xuan Yue said, "Then why don't you try to reason from a different angle? There must be one argument that holds water."

"For example, someone glanced at me with a disrespectful look?"

"That's it!"

"Disciple has learned."

"Then I'll be going now. If I'm not at the northern gate, many people won't dare to come and cause trouble. Wouldn't that be boring?"

Zhang Sheng immediately stood up and bowed, saying, "Respectfully seeing off the Ancestral Master!"

Xuan Yue was taken aback: "I haven't even thought about leaving yet! Why are you in such a hurry to get rid of me?"

"With the patriarch here, many people don't dare to jump around, it's quite boring."

"Fine, fine, I'm leaving!" Xuan Yue snorted and turned to leave.

Choi Sung-hyo felt another surge of anger rising to his head. Who were these two putting on this act, this veiled insult? Their clumsy acting was utterly disgusting!
Although his acting was clumsy, his skill was truly impressive, especially since this was on someone else's turf, so much so that Choi Sung-hyo couldn't even boo him.

Turning back to the inner hall, Xuan Yue saw Bao Yun dressed in a light blue dress, with a fairy sash on her hand, standing in the garden waiting.

Xuan Yue walked over, handed over the jade plate, and said, "After borrowing this immortal artifact from you, that guy really swallowed his anger, hahaha! Today was very pleasant, I will remember this favor!"

Bao Yun refused, saying, "This item is just pretty to look at; it's not very useful. The only value is the material. The Ancestor might as well keep it as a plaything. The immortal fruit in the dish—three can fully restore one's mana—is a sacred object for combat, perfectly suited for the Ancestor." Xuan Yue was taken aback, saying, "You're giving it to me? How can that be?! What would I be if I accepted your gift?"

Bao Yun covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "It's just a toy, and a bunch of fruit that won't last long. Consider it my way of showing respect to you, sir. Since you said you'd remember this favor, I might as well remember it a little more and let me take advantage of you."

Now Xuan Yue couldn't refuse. After thinking it over, she sighed and said, "I do need this fruit, so I'll accept it. I'll remember your favor. Also, when you have time, tell Bao Manshan to let bygones be bygones for what happened when he ambushed me back then."

Bao Yun looked slightly surprised, but quickly smiled. Her eyes curved into crescent moons, sparkling, and a mischievous glint in her eyes. Like a nimble rabbit, she immediately bowed and said in a sweet voice, "Then I will thank the ancestor on behalf of my great-grandfather."

Xuan Yue nodded, leaped into the air, and headed towards the northern mountain gate. Once he was far away, he chuckled in frustration, "How could I just let it go like that? I was about to get a good beating out of him!"

I've recently mastered two powerful new divine abilities. Dealing with a mere Treasure Mountain is a piece of cake now, isn't it? Sigh, how could I just let it go like that! I really fell for that little girl's trick! Sigh, I shouldn't have been so greedy for those few fruits.

Xuan Yue sighed all the way, but he knew in his heart that although the immortal fruit was very precious, what he had his eye on was the plate. Although the plate was not very useful, it looked excellent. When the plate was brought out, even Cui Chengxiao, who was quite powerful, was intimidated and dared not make a move. At that moment, Xuan Yue felt more happy than if he had given Cui Chengxiao a good beating.

After Xuan Yue left, Cui Chengxiao's momentum surged again.

But he still had some pride; he couldn't afford to become arrogant just because a powerful enemy had retreated. If word got out, his reputation would be ruined. Besides, what if Xuan Yue returned?
Cui Chengxiao's face darkened. He said, "Qingming attacked my Cui family's transport ship without provocation. The evidence is irrefutable! You have to give me an explanation for this!"

Zhang Sheng said calmly, "I, Qingming, was testing out my new flying sword when your flying boat suddenly appeared, rammed our flying sword without cause, and even stole one of our latest flying swords. You do need to give me an explanation for this."

Cui Chengxiao had lost count of how many times he had been overcome with rage. Upon hearing Zhang Sheng's words, he was truly speechless for a moment! In the end, all that remained was a series of "Fine! Fine! Very good!"

Zhang Sheng continued, "While a single flying sword isn't particularly valuable, this experiment is of great importance, requiring thousands of people to prepare for over half a year. Repeating it would be extremely costly, at least 100,000 Qing Yuan. Since Elder Cui has agreed to this, when will the money be sent?"

"When did I admit it?!" Cui Chengxiao could no longer suppress the murderous intent in his heart and was about to take action on the spot, not caring about Xuan Yue's return.

Just then, Zhang Sheng lightly tapped the table with his fingers, three times in quick succession. With each tap, Cui Chengxiao's breathing dropped sharply, three times in a row!

After being demoted three times, Cui Chengxiao felt as if he was carrying a heavy burden, and his aura was suppressed by 20%, so he could only use 80% of his strength now.

Cui Chengxiao was both shocked and furious. He thought to himself, "Shouldn't Qingming be in a state of being without a master? How come Zhang Sheng can also use the power of the realm? And the suppression is so strong?"

He was a great cultivator nearing the peak of the Imperial Realm, yet he had still had 20% of his strength suppressed. Fortunately, he hadn't fought Xuan Yue then; otherwise, given the disparity in their strength, he would have suffered a crushing defeat.

"Elder Cui, why get angry? Let's talk this out."

Cui Chengxiao took a deep breath and said, "If you want to talk things out properly, don't distort the truth! My Cui family's flying boat was shot and injured by you without cause, that is a fact!"

Zhang Sheng remained unperturbed and calmly asked, "Was the Cui family's flying boat damaged within the Azure Netherworld? Did the flying boat report to me before passing through the Azure Netherworld?"

Cui Chengxiao was taken aback, then snorted and said, "Building a city naturally requires the use of flying boats, that's common sense! We're busy with city building affairs, and flying boats are coming and going, so why should we report every time?"

Zhang Sheng said calmly, "Is it because you didn't have time to report, or do you think you can travel freely through the Azure Sky just because you're from a prestigious family?"

Cui Chengxiao was speechless. To be honest, the Cui family was indeed in the wrong. Moreover, Cui Chengxiao felt that Wei Yuan was unlikely to return, and Qingming had Cui Yu, so he was too embarrassed to run into him and didn't mention that he would inform Qingming.

Without him giving any orders, his men naturally acted with the airs of a prestigious family, sending flying boats across the azure sky time and again, getting closer and closer to the immortal city for convenience.

Although this was the truth, Cui Chengxiao couldn't admit it, otherwise it would damage his reputation. He frowned slightly and said, "This matter was indeed an oversight by my subordinates. I will report it monthly from now on; several flying boats will be passing through this month. But you must hand over the person who shot the flying sword to me for processing!"

Zhang Sheng smiled slightly and said, "Didn't I say at the beginning that who here is accusing me? Elder Cui, do you think I should hand myself over to you? You're overthinking it."

Choi Sung-hyo's face darkened, and he said coldly, "So, you did this on purpose?"

Zhang Sheng's face darkened, and he said calmly, "It was your flying boat that deliberately collided with my flying sword. Elder Cui doesn't have to pay compensation, but from now on, every time your flying boat passes through my territory, you must report it ten days in advance. You can only pass after I approve it. If you don't notify me in advance, I guarantee that your flying boat will not be safe."

(End of this chapter)