Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 279 The Second Young Master's Achilles' Heel
There are twelve kingdoms in Dongzhou. The Kingdom of Xiao Chen is of medium to high strength. It cannot compare with the Northern Barbarians of Da Ling, but it still has a Minister who is a powerful figure.

At Minister Chai's sixtieth birthday celebration, countless people would probably be scrambling to get in and try to get close to him, but there would be no chance.

Why would they make a special trip to invite a mere elder from the Long Whale Sect?
Pei Xia glanced at Huang Bing; both of them knew what was going on.

Pei Xia closed the invitation and said jokingly, "I thought the old man looked down on his own second son."

Huang Bing nodded: "Indeed, few people pay attention. Their eldest son is an official in the imperial court, which is the foundation of the second generation of the Chai family."

But precisely because of this, the old man of the Chai family would generally not make things difficult or object to Chai Yun's minor, harmless requests.

For example, wanting to take a woman from the martial arts world as a concubine.

It seems that Huang Bing summoned him at this time because he really wanted to talk about Ji Shaofu.

In addition, this is related to his previous statement about fighting in the illusion.

Pei Xia couldn't help but ask, "What does the sect leader mean...?"

Huang Bing put down his cup, and a surge of spiritual energy emanated from his body. After carefully confirming that no one was watching, he said, "Last time, when you and Shao Fu were returning from Su Bao Zhai, you were ambushed on the way. Do you know who was behind it?"

Pei Xia shook her head: "I don't know."

The slightly plump woman who fought with him escaped, and Pei Xia also examined the details of the dead man's body but found nothing.

Huang Bing said softly, "Little Chen Kingdom, Martial Arts Platform."

Pei Xia was initially surprised, but quickly nodded in understanding: "So it was them."

The martial arts arena is not unfamiliar.

When Pei Xia was a teenager, he had dealings with them when he traveled to Dongzhou.

Because they were recruited by the imperial court, most of these people had no lineage or background and were mainly independent cultivators. However, due to abundant resources and the fact that the imperial court's screening and vetting process was not as easy as that of sects, the cultivators on the Martial Arts Platform, although not outstanding in cultivation, were quite good in combat.

Pei Xia remembered one of them, Xing Ye, who was at the Kaifu realm. Back then, he had gone deep into an old cave in Dongzhou with him. Xing Ye was a character, decisive but somewhat greedy. They had some unpleasantness when dividing the spoils afterward.

If it were a martial arts arena, then it wouldn't be hard to understand. Considering the stakes involved, it's normal that they wouldn't want Huang Bing to have an easy time.

"Although our Changjing Sect is not a top sect in the martial arts world, we are a major player in cooperating with the imperial court. Compared to guest sects like the Jinling Sect, we have more confidence. Even if the martial arts arena intends to attack us, they can only resort to underhanded tactics, which are not aboveboard."

After Huang Bing finished speaking, he pointed to the invitation again: "So, if we want to resolve this matter, there are ways to do so."

Pei Xia was certainly a smart man, and he understood Huang Bing's plan after hearing all that was said: "Take their own methods against them."

Huang Bing was framed by the imperial court. Even if he knew it, he couldn't do anything without evidence.

Conversely, the same applies. The Changjingmen were deeply involved in the water transport of the entire Xiaochen Kingdom. Even if they were certain that Huang Bing had intentionally killed Chai Yun, the court would not turn against them without solid evidence.

After all, to be honest, Chai Yun didn't hold any official position. Apart from his family background, he was simply a disciple of the Changjing Sect and a wandering cultivator. It wouldn't be surprising if he died somewhere.

This is meant to intimidate and demonstrate to the martial arts community that there are costs involved in organizing the Long Whale Sect.

“If this were the eldest son of the Chai family, this matter would definitely not be resolved. The old Minister would probably fight us to the death,” Pei Xia said.

Huang Bing nodded: "But this is his second son, and over the years, the old man has not only had no intention of raising him, but he also doesn't seem to like him much."

Pei Xia nodded with a serious expression: "Sect Leader, your insight is brilliant!"

Seeing Pei Xia's expression, Huang Bing smiled slightly: "Then this matter..."

"I refuse." Pei Xia hesitated for even a second, which would be disrespectful to his own intelligence. Before his seclusion to break through, he did consider killing Chai Yun, mainly because he was worried that the kid would come to cause trouble every few days, affecting his entry into the Tongxuan realm.

But now, Pei Xia has already reached the Profound Realm, and it's clear that he can't stop him from going to the Liancheng Illusionary Realm.

What if I accidentally draw aggro from the martial arts arena by sticking out my knife?
Huang Bing pressed his hands down repeatedly: "Hey, what are you thinking? Even if I don't consider you, I have to think about Shao Fu. If I provoke you to provoke the imperial court, what if something happens and Shao Fu becomes a widow?"

The widows have all come.

Just as Pei Xia was about to explain, Huang Bing quickly changed the subject: "Chai Yunyuan cultivates in my Changjing Sect, and his family has naturally provided him with many means of self-preservation. Among them, there are three that are quite difficult to deal with."

“First, there are the precious magical artifacts protecting him; second, there are the family treasures that secretly accompany him; and third, there is my own Transformation Realm cultivation,” the sect leader sighed. “Our Changjing Sect has a very close relationship with the imperial court, and his father naturally gave me prior notice. So, if I want to deal with him, I need to find a reason to avoid him first.”

“But his magic weapon is also very powerful. Even a cultivator at the Opening Mansion Realm would find it easy to defeat him. However, it would be difficult to kill him suddenly without giving him a chance to admit defeat while simultaneously breaking through to the level of his magic weapon. So what I'm suggesting is that we arrange for the two of you to fight one another. You are one realm higher than him, so focus on destroying his magic weapon first. That should be enough. What do you think?”

Pei Xia waved her hand.

He really didn't want to cause trouble.

However, this differs slightly from Huang Bing's understanding.

From Master Huang's perspective, Pei Xia wanted to become a couple with Ji Shaofu, and Chai Yun was the key problem he had to solve. Now, at the most opportune moment, he offered Pei Xia a solution that could perfectly resolve the problem without getting his hands dirty or causing trouble. In his view, Pei Xia had no reason to refuse.

The reason Pei Xia refused was precisely because of this core demand.

You thought he was after Ji Shaofu.

Actually, he went there for the Illusionary City.

As for your question about what will happen to Ji Shaofu's lifelong happiness if he doesn't take care of her, and whether she will really be forced to become Chai Yun's concubine under pressure...

Well, these are two separate matters, and need to be discussed separately.

Huang Bing really didn't expect Pei Xia to be so unwilling.

However, after thinking for a moment, he did not force Pei Xia, but said seriously, "If you change your mind, you can come to me anytime."

Pei Xia politely took her leave.

Watching Pei Xia's figure disappear, Li Qicai went into the house and glanced at his master: "Although Elder Pei has a senior in the Heavenly Consciousness Realm, his cultivation level is probably not that profound. He was at the peak of the Refining Cauldron Realm before, and even after using the Mixed Spirit Pill, it took him two months to break through to the Profound Realm..."

Huang Bing shook his head: "His spiritual power is restrained and his aura is long. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would believe it if you said he was at the Transformation Realm. His Transcendent Realm must have been guided by a master long ago, which is extraordinary."

Li Qi is very talented in managing sect affairs, but his cultivation is not very advanced. Even though he was personally taught by the sect leader, he only reached the Tongxuan level and could not see the mystery in Pei Xia.

Hearing his master say this, he could only sigh, "It's a pity, he won't agree."

Actually, Pei Xia wasn't the only candidate, but Huang Bing still had his own selfish motives.

Pei Xia has Dugu Nong's backing, so he's not without a way out. If they want him to stay in Changjing Sect and support Ji Shaofu in the future, they'll have to find something to hold against him.

It was also for the sake of his junior sister.

Huang Bing smiled and said, "He's just not willing now, but he might not be in a few days."

Today, Pei Xia and Ji Shaofu sat side by side on Xuanri Peak, looking like a loving couple. Even he, the sect leader, had heard about it. How could Chai Yun not know?
Young Master Chai, does he have that... that... what?
Oh, my Achilles' heel.

(End of this chapter)