Catching Monsters

Chapter 737 If you want to kill him, there are ways.

After saying this, Jiang Yun looked around. At this moment, the barrier had completely sealed off the small courtyard.

He spoke first, "Is your Qinghe Academy plotting a rebellion? I am the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Do you know the consequences of attacking me?"

Jiang Yun had already guessed these things, so his expression remained relatively calm. Peng Chenxing, on the other hand, sighed slightly and said, "Lord Jiang, we do not intend to harm you."

"For the sake of all living beings, we are only borrowing your luck for a short time. If you cooperate, our Qinghe Academy will definitely compensate you handsomely afterwards."

"But if you are unwilling to cooperate, our Qinghe Academy will have no choice but to forcibly take away your luck."

Luck?

Upon hearing these two words, Jiang Yun was slightly taken aback. Did these people want to deal with him because of his luck?
Jiang Yun was well aware that he possessed extraordinary luck.

But luck is a mysterious thing, how can Qinghe Academy take it away?

Hearing this, Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice, "How does your Qinghe Academy intend to seize my fortune?"

Peng Chenxing was very patient and calmly explained, "Our Qinghe Academy has a secret technique that can transfer one's fortune without causing any harm to Lord Jiang's body."

Hearing Peng Chenxing's words, Fang Tianzong behind him sneered and slowly said, "Chu Qinghe is really shameless. He can even use such a despicable trick as stealing people's luck."

"Who is this fortune going to be transferred to? To Chu Qinghe? Can he handle it?"

Upon seeing the inconspicuous blind Imperial Guard behind Jiang Yun suddenly speak, Peng Chenxing frowned. Listening to the other person's words, it seemed that he recognized Chu Sheng.

Peng Chenxing frowned and said in a deep voice, "How dare you! In my Qinghe Academy, how can you directly address the Sage Chu by his name?"

Peng Chenxing glared at the other party, his expression also somewhat unfriendly, and slowly said, "Lord Jiang, a wise man knows when to yield. I advise you not to seek trouble for yourself."

Jiang Yun slowly took a step back, and when he was next to Fang Tianzong, he said, "Alright, please let your Sage Chu show himself. I'm afraid you can't make the decision on this matter."

"You." Peng Chenxing frowned slightly, staring at Jiang Yun. Soon, a figure slowly walked out of the room: "Peng Chenxing, do not be rude."

Chu Qinghe, dressed in a clean white Confucian robe, slowly walked out of the house. He did not give off the oppressive feeling of a Saint Realm expert. Instead, he exuded a strong Confucian aura, like a Confucian scholar.

"Blind man, it's been a long time, almost two hundred years, hasn't it?" Chu Qinghe said, his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Fang Tianzong. As for Jiang Yun and Qi Da, they were not even worth his attention.

"Two hundred years have passed, and you're still as two-faced as ever." Fang Tianzong placed his hands on his cane, his words full of sarcasm: "Reading the books of sages and following the path of sages, those who don't know the truth would really think you're some great sage."

“A thousand years ago, you used plenty of petty theft and underhanded methods to harm people.”

"What's wrong? After a thousand years, you've gone to the academy and are now pretending to be a Confucian sage?"

"You!" Chu Qinghe's eyes darkened upon hearing this.

Fang Tianzong continued his sarcastic remarks without stopping, taunting, "Now you still dare to bully the younger generation, trying to steal people's luck and fortune, heh, how shameless."

"He's used up all his energy and is now targeting others."

"Squeak."

Chu Qinghe said coldly, "I am doing this for the sake of all living beings. The three saints of the demon race have awakened. Who knows what the demon race will do? Will they make a comeback and sweep across the Zhou Kingdom continent?"

"What business is it of yours, blind man, if I borrow this young man's luck for a bit?"

"Did they say they weren't happy about it?"

Jiang Yun: "I'm not willing."

Chu Qinghe: "..."

Fang Tianzong chuckled coldly: "Did you hear that? You're not deaf, are you? They're not happy about it."

It should be noted that Fang Tianzong and Chu Qinghe were also genius youths blessed with good fortune a thousand years ago.

Those who can become saints possess a fortune no less than Jiang Yun's.

However, after becoming a saint, one's fortune will gradually disappear over time.

The fortune of the world is finite.

Whenever a new genius emerges, he takes away a share of the fortune.

Chu Qinghe slowly said, "Alright, blind man, I don't care what you're here for. There's no deep-seated hatred between us, and this matter has nothing to do with you. Don't interfere."

"What a coincidence," Fang Tianzong said with a smile. "I also need the luck on this kid's body. Do me a favor. You want to seize his luck? I'm afraid it won't work today."

Chu Qinghe: "What do you want him to do for you? I'll just take his luck and do it for you, won't that be enough?"

Fang Tianzong calmly said, "Only he can handle this; you can't."

Nonsense, Fang Tianzong wanted Jiang Yun to help him find a treasure.

Asking Chu Qinghe to help me find it is like throwing good money after bad.
After obtaining that treasure, will Chu Qinghe give it to me?

Just kidding.

"So there's no room for negotiation?" Chu Qinghe's expression was rather unpleasant. Six saints—those were terrifying beings who had existed for thousands of years.

If the six of them were to fight each other, not only would the outcome be uncertain, but the Qinghe Academy would certainly be lost.

With Fang Tianzong here, interfering and trying to seize Jiang Yun's fortune and destiny, it has become almost impossible.

"I'm right here, what else do you want to discuss?" Fang Tianzong said coldly. "With me here, you can forget about touching him."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun remained calm, but her heart sank.

He knew very well that the reason he was able to ask Fang Tianzong to protect him was because Fang Tianzong still needed his help and wanted him to do something for him.

What happens after the matter is completed?

What if Chu Qinghe comes after me then?

Would Fang Tianzong still be willing to fight to the death with Chu Qinghe for his own sake?

The answer is obvious: of course not.

Fang Tianzong snorted coldly, turned around, and gently slammed his cane into the ground. A powerful sword aura burst forth, instantly shattering the barrier sealing the courtyard.

"Let's go." After saying that, Fang Tianzong took two steps toward the gate of the courtyard.

However, he quickly stopped, because Jiang Yun's feet hadn't moved. Seeing this, Fang Tianzong frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Jiang Yun, why aren't you moving?"

Jiang Yun smiled and said, "The Qinghe Academy is plotting to harm an official of the imperial court. Perfect, this kind of case falls under the jurisdiction of our Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Perfect, he's trying to murder me."

"Can I, an official, simply stand by and do nothing?"

Upon hearing Jiang Yun's words, Chu Qinghe's expression hardened, and he slowly said, "Jiang Yun, what are you trying to do? Do you know what you're doing?"

In Chu Qinghe's eyes, people below the Saint Realm were no different from ants.

Jiang Yun was, of course, an ant, at most an ant with a bit of luck.

That is, Fang Tianzong stepped in and forcefully protected him.

In Chu Qinghe's view, he should let Jiang Yun go for now, and then take action to seize his luck after Jiang Yun has finished helping Fang Tianzong with his business.

Unexpectedly, judging from Jiang Yun's expression, it seems he still wants to make a fuss about this matter?
Jiang Yun strode to the courtyard gate and said, "Men, arrest all the people from Qinghe Academy. Anyone who resists will be considered a traitor and killed without exception."

Upon hearing this, the numerous Imperial Guards outside were slightly taken aback, for this place was one of the five great Confucian academies...

However, the considerable benefits that Jiang Yun had brought to his men over the years were now becoming apparent: his men obeyed his orders unconditionally.

They couldn't be bothered to consider where they were; since Lord Jiang had said to arrest people, then they would arrest them!
Soon, the Imperial Guards present scattered in all directions. Some rushed back to the Northern Garrison Command to fetch reinforcements, while others immediately began arresting people.

Seeing this scene, Chu Qinghe frowned. You must know that this was the place where he studied a thousand years ago, and it was also the place where he became a saint.

The academy was even named after him. How dare this Imperial Guard named Jiang Yun order the arrest of people here?

Are you tired of living?

Chu Qinghe's expression darkened, his face showing a hint of anger.

Judging from Chu Qinghe's expression, Jiang Yun knew that Chu Qinghe was not someone to be trifled with, after all, he was a Saint Realm expert.

But since they were already planning to deal with him, Jiang Yun decided to go all in. Since they were going to deal with him anyway, what was there to be afraid of?

At this moment, Fang Tianzong smiled, looking at Jiang Yun with newfound respect. This kid's smart enough; he knows he's still here…

If he doesn't cause trouble now, Chu Qinghe won't let him off easy when he's not around.

Soon, a large number of Imperial Guards arrived from the Northern Garrison Command. Inside the Qinghe Academy, regardless of whether they were Confucian scholars or of any other status, everyone who was inside the academy was arrested.

Chu Qinghe's face darkened, and he was about to make a move, but Fang Tianzong raised his cane and said sarcastically, "Chu Qinghe, what are you doing? Do you think I'm blind?"

"Fang Tianzong, don't provoke me," Chu Qinghe said. "When the time comes, I'll take care of you too."

"Hey, come on over." Fang Tianzong smiled, clearly enjoying the spectacle: "If you're so capable, try it out. Don't blame me for not warning you, this kid can get more than just my help."

"The Fox Saint is also waiting around. If you make a move today, you will not come out unscathed."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe glanced at Jiang Yun with some surprise. He hadn't expected that this kid could not only get Fang Tianzong to come and help.

They actually managed to summon the Fox Saint?
"Alright, we've caught enough people, let's go." Fang Tianzong reminded Jiang Yun, and they soon left Qinghe Academy.

Peng Chenxing's face was pale as he said, "Master Chu, if the people from our Qinghe Academy are captured and taken to the Imperial Prison, I'm afraid many of them won't be able to withstand the torture."

"Look."

The anger on Chu Qinghe's face had subsided considerably. He slowly said, "This kid has good fortune on his side. Although he's just an ant, he's still quite troublesome."

"But it's also a good thing. If I can make use of such a powerful fortune, I'm afraid reaching the Great Sage realm will be just around the corner."

Luck is a mysterious thing. For example, a person with good luck might be chased by an enemy and jump off a cliff, only to end up in a cave where they find some unparalleled martial arts technique.

Or perhaps they were being chased by their enemies, only to be rescued by a passing master.

This is the power of luck; simply put, it's good fortune.

Chu Qinghe, who went from being a mere scholar to a sage, also went through this process. In fact, over the past thousand years, he has also taken away the fortune of countless people.

However, those people's luck wasn't strong enough, preventing him from breaking through to the Great Sage realm.

……

"Go faster, go faster."

In front of the gate of Qinghe Academy, ropes led many people from Qinghe Academy toward the direction of Beizhenfusi.

Passersby on both sides of the street were also somewhat surprised to see this scene.

On both sides, there were also many scholars and merchants discussing in hushed tones.

"What happened at Qinghe Academy? So many people have been arrested at once."

"Could it be a rebellion?"

"Nonsense! Qinghe Academy is a place of sages, a place to learn the ways of sages. How could it possibly be a place for treason?"

"That's hard to say. Apart from treason, who would dare to arrest so many people at once?"

"That Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard named Jiang Yun has been fond of arresting people for a long time. I heard that when he first arrived in the capital and was still an unknown nobody, he dared to arrest a whole bunch of sons of powerful and wealthy people."

People on both sides of the street were talking about it.

Jiang Yun and Fang Tianzong rode in a horse-drawn carriage.

"Young Jiang, aren't you afraid Chu Qinghe will take your life if you do this?" Fang Tianzong said calmly, sitting in his chair. "That guy is no pushover."

Jiang Yun smiled and said, "What a coincidence, I'm not exactly a pushover either."

Fang Tianzong said calmly, "Don't think that just because I'm protecting your life you can rest easy. Chu Qinghe is only supporting your luck now, he doesn't want to kill you."

"If he really pushes you too far, taking your life would be a piece of cake for him."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked a question: "Sage Fang, I'm wondering, if we want to kill Chu Qinghe, is there a way?"

"Haha, you really dare to think big, kid. You want to kill that thousand-year-old sage Chu Qinghe?" Fang Tianzong seemed amused by Jiang Yun's words, but then he became serious and said, "But to be honest, it's not like there's no way to kill him."

(End of this chapter)