Dao Cheng Gui Xian

Chapter 238 Gouging out eyes to establish authority, the Dragon King's approval

The founder of the Kongzi lineage departs.

After a moment's thought, the patriarch of the Fu lineage understood the other party's thoughts.

Is this a sign that they intend to verify with the coast guard?

From the perspective of the suspended mountain, pretending not to know and forming a good relationship is actually the most appropriate course of action.

Moreover, upon reflection, it seemed that the other party had never mentioned that he was a disciple of the Great Venerable Zhenhai; it was only Gongsun Huoyao who had mentioned it.
After thinking for a moment, the patriarch of the Floating Lineage gave Huo Yao Zhenren a piece of advice:
"Get ready, you can come along too."

After speaking, the ancestor of the Floating Lineage and the Dragon King exchanged a glance and then vanished into thin air.

He needed to persuade Old Man Kong first, and at least check with Gongsun Huoyao.

But over the years, the old man has become increasingly eccentric, and he doesn't know if it will be of any use.

Alas, these are turbulent times!

The Dragon King didn't leave. Seeing the two floating ancestors depart, he ignored Huo Yao Zhenren and turned to Li Wushou, asking kindly:

"What's your name? I don't think I've seen you before when I went to Wufang City last time?"

Li Wushou wore an expression of pride, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the Dragon King, and replied softly:

"Your Majesty, my name is Li Wushou. When you last visited Wufang City, I was in seclusion and missed the opportunity to meet you, which I regretted for a long time."

The Dragon King stroked his flesh-colored dragon whiskers, a look of pleasure on his face.

He had been in a bad mood lately, and the indifference of the two floating sects chilled him to the bone.

Strangely enough, after exchanging a few words with this young man named Li Wushou, the Dragon King seemed to feel somewhat relieved. In particular, the reverent expression on the other man's face made the Dragon King feel much better.

Which child on both sides of the Hengyang River, the age of Li Wushou, didn't grow up listening to his legends? The Kongzi lineage is truly blind!
He cursed the Void Cultivation Sect in his heart, but said to Li Wushou aloud:
"You've also gained the ability to overpower a real person, so stop calling me 'little brat,' and show some dignity!"

Li Wushou scratched his head, seemingly a little embarrassed, and blurted out:
"The main difference is that you, Dragon King, are different."

The Dragon King narrowed his eyes, and even the corners of his mouth couldn't be suppressed. This child speaks so sweetly!

Just then, Li Wushou, who had just finished speaking, suddenly seemed to remember something and cupped his hands to the Dragon King, saying:
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. There is still a score to settle with the Gongsun family."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King glanced at Li Wushou with great interest.

He then nodded slightly and said nothing more. Since he had already made his intentions clear with the North Bank, he was happy to see Li Wushou embarrass the Gongsun family.

Seeing that the Dragon King tacitly approved, Li Wushou understood the current situation. The Dragon King was very indignant that the position of God he had just obtained had slipped away!

It's good to have a temper; having a temper gives you more room to maneuver.

Somewhat speechless at the Dragon King's performance, Li Wushou descended from the sky and lifted the bookkeeper back into the air.

When he returned to mid-air, many people gradually stood behind the Dragon King and the Fire Immortal.

These people possessed a powerful aura; at the very least, they were at the Foundation Establishment stage or major cultivation level.

They were all heads of the five surnames and seven clans in Wangxian City. They might not be the strongest in their respective families, but they were all shrewd and capable.

During this time, the Dragon King stayed at the Suspended Mountain. They had all noticed something was wrong. Although they vaguely guessed that something might have gone wrong with the matter of raising the gods, they never expected it to be true!
The conflict between the two schools of thought is most evident among the prominent families on both the North and South banks of the Taiwan Strait.

After years of open and covert struggles, the power struggles have finally come to light with the announcement just now from the patriarch of the Floating Character lineage.

Therefore, their positions at this moment best reflect the stances of both sides.

Li Wushou surveyed the scene, taking in everything.

Contrary to Li Wushou's expectations, the group did not split into two factions. Surprisingly, a group of people instinctively stood together.

These people came from both the north and south banks. They had quietly joined forces, as if they did not want to see Wangxian City divided. These people were not insignificant; they were led by the Yun family, one of the five clans.

Thinking to himself that this was interesting, Li Wushou ignored the curious gazes of the people and threw the bookkeeper into the void, supporting him with his blood and qi.

The heads of these households all frowned instinctively when they saw the servant.

The servant was quite filthy at the moment, not only covered in Gongsun Xun's blood, but also urinated in fear.

The bookkeeper was so surrounded by so many important figures that he nearly fainted.

But there's always a surge of energy that rushes into his body at crucial moments, keeping him in a state of heightened excitement.

Li Wushou stared at Huo Yao Zhenren and slowly said:
"Record this: Gongsun Huoyao damaged the vegetation in front of the City God Temple. Repair it within two days!"

Furthermore, those who disrupt the incense offerings and cultivation of the City God of Wufang City must compensate one-tenth of the annual tribute of the city. Let's take Wufang City's annual tribute last year as an example.

In addition, my family's City God statue was damaged, and the Gongsun family needs to compensate for a set of materials for the statue.

Finally, if you return the eyes that were gouged out of my family's City God, we'll call it even today. Otherwise, gouge out two of Gongsun Huoyao's eyes as compensation first, and I'll personally come to collect the debt afterward!

As soon as Li Wushou finished speaking, all the important figures in Wangxian City immediately turned their attention to him.

They found it utterly absurd that they had not heard Gongsun Huoyao proclaim that he was a disciple of Zhenhai Dazun.

Even if the opponent is able to overpower Huo Yao Zhenren, the Gongsun family has more than one Inner Strength Golden Core cultivator, and there are even more Inner Strength Golden Core cultivators on the North Shore!

Do they really think that by subduing a mere Fire Immortal they can act like tyrants over the Gongsun family?

If it weren't for the fact that the patriarch of the Fu Zi lineage had just been granted an official position, the Gongsun family would already be summoning the Golden Core ancestor of Xuan Kong Mountain back.

Even so, the Gongsun family had no intention of letting the matter rest. In fact, they were already plotting how to kill Li Wushou in secret.

Unexpectedly, Li Wushou made a false accusation, demanding conditions from the Gongsun family. The Gongsun family had lost two Foundation Establishment cultivators and one collateral descendant, which made the Gongsun family head, who was standing next to Huo Yao Zhenren, almost laugh in anger.

But he was not a fool, and this was not the time to argue.

With his own Golden Core elder absent, he couldn't possibly do anything to the other party, especially since the Dragon King was still around.

So he angrily rebuked:
"Our master has already made his decision on this matter. Stop making trouble. We need to go to the Suspended Mountain and don't have time to mess around with you!"

Li Wushou narrowed his eyes and said in a cold voice:
"The patriarch's conclusion is that Gongsun Huoyao has admitted his mistake! Since he has admitted his mistake, he must make amends. How dare you distort the patriarch's decree? How dare you! Does the Gongsun family intend to rebel?"

The moment he finished speaking, Li Wushou had vanished from the spot.

His blood boiled, like a giant beast breaking free of its cage, and he charged directly toward the head of the Gongsun family.

The leaders on the south bank and those in neutral positions were utterly astonished.

So fierce?!
The heads of the families on the north bank, however, all wore angry expressions and began to shout and curse:

"presumptuous!"

"Be bold!"

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Among the family leaders standing with Huo Yao Zhenren and Gongsun Family Head were two Golden Core cultivators from the Seven Noble Families.

These two are different from Huo Yao Zhenren, who is an inner-method Golden Core cultivator; they are outer-method Golden Core cultivators.

Seeing Li Wushou rushing over, the two joined forces to set up two magic domains in front of the Gongsun family head, overlapping each other.

The two immediately moved in unison, preparing to capture Li Wushou and send him to the Hanging Mountain for the patriarch to judge his crime.

Li Wushou's eyes were slightly red, his muscles and bones throbbed, and his blood energy surged forth, like a dragon's roar. The moment his fist clashed with the domain of magic, he opened his mouth and let out a furious shout: "Open!"

With a bang, the power of blood and qi surged out from the fist, transforming into a blood-red dragon in mid-air, directly tearing a passage open between the two people's Golden Core domains.

"Ah~!"

The two Golden Core cultivators who were preparing to capture Li Wushou suddenly felt a sharp pain between their brows and let out a cry of surprise. They finally understood what Huo Yao Zhenren had just experienced.

How could one person have such strong vital energy?

He forcefully focused his mind and re-constricted the domain, attempting to trap Li Wushou within it.

But they found that no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't lock onto the other person!
Li Wushou charged recklessly, directly rushing to the front of the Gongsun family head.

The Gongsun family's expressions changed drastically. They wanted to back away, but their spiritual power was completely thwarted by Li Wushou's immense aura.

Li Wushou reached out and, just as he had grabbed Gongsun Xun by the neck, grabbed the head of the Gongsun family by the neck and pulled him in front of him.

"Your Gongsun family dares to distort the ancestor's meaning, refuse to admit your mistakes, and deny responsibility?"

After saying that, he unconsciously increased the force of his grip, pinching the head of the Gongsun family until his face turned blue and purple.

"stop!"

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The onlookers began to speak up, and this time even the neutral members of the family spoke up.

They may have different ideas and disputes, but they will never allow a priest to humiliate a head of the five clans in front of them in this way, as it would be an offense to all of them.

Li Wushou sensed this will, and for some reason, the killing intent in his heart intensified.

Do these aristocratic families still consider themselves superior?

Huo Yao Zhenren sensed Li Wushou's killing intent. Unlike the others present, he firmly believed that Li Wushou was the disciple of Zhenhai Dazun, and therefore the other party was truly willing to kill.

When Li Wushou spoke, he was about to agree immediately, but he didn't know where the City God's eye was. Everyone had been killed by Li Wushou, and he was still wondering who to ask about this matter. He didn't expect that this incident would escalate the situation.

Seeing that the others were still pressuring the other party, Master Huoyao became extremely anxious.

In his view, this was not saving lives at all, but rather urging the other party to kill!
Therefore, he shouted angrily, "Shut up, all of you!"

He then politely cupped his hands in greeting to Li Wushou and replied:
"Of course the Gongsun family agrees with what the patriarch said, and we also agree with the compensation you mentioned. It's just that I need to go back and ask about that eye. How about sending it to the City God Temple by tomorrow at the latest? It's just a misunderstanding anyway, there's no need to make such a big fuss."

Upon hearing Huo Yao Zhenren's words, the surrounding family leaders all showed expressions of disbelief.

They all felt that Master Huoyao had been terrified by the other party, which was quite shameful.

Only the two Golden Core cultivators who had just briefly clashed with Li Wushou had a fleeting look in their eyes, remaining silent. For some reason, they seemed to understand Huo Yao Zhenren.

Li Wushou, carrying the head of the Gongsun family, looked around at the dozens of family heads who were unwilling to remain silent.

Suddenly he grinned and gave a soft rebuke:
"Have you written everything down? Tear off the bill and hand it to Master Huoyao."

The bookkeeper behind him suddenly shivered. He knew the words were directed at him, and quickly replied:

"I've written it all down."

The moment he finished speaking, the bookkeeper noticed that a wide path of blood energy had formed beneath his feet, leading directly to True Person Huoyao.

He stood up shakily, walked to Master Huoyao, and handed him the blood-stained bill.

As soon as Master Huoyao received the bill, the blood aura beneath the bookkeeper's feet suddenly vanished. Before the bookkeeper could even cry out in alarm, he fell from the sky and crashed to his death on the bluestone road.

The heads of the families on the north bank turned pale again; this was like another slap in the face.

"The Gongsun family can keep the accounts; Master Huoyao, you must carefully review the bills."

After saying that, Li Wushou intended to release the Gongsun family head for the time being, but the other party's expression clearly showed that he was very dissatisfied.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Li Wushou grabbed the other person and pulled him up.

The head of the Gongsun family stared at Li Wushou with murderous intent in his eyes, as if he wanted to etch Li Wushou's image into his mind. He vowed to kill this lowly commoner.

Li Wushou looked at the appearance of the Gongsun family head and chuckled. Before anyone could react, he reached out and gouged out the man's left eye.

Blood gushed out, flowing like a torrent, and Li Wushou calmly said:

"I will keep this eye as collateral until the Gongsun family returns my City God's golden eye, at which point I will return it to you."

After saying that, he casually tossed the Gongsun family head to Huoyao Zhenren.

"what!"

Only then did the head of the Gongsun family let out a shrill scream, repeatedly shouting, "I'm going to kill you!"

Master Huoyao's face was also ashen. He pointed a finger at the neck of the Gongsun family head, and the Gongsun family head fell into a deep sleep.

"Hi~!"

The other family members also gasped in shock. How dare the other party act in such a way?
For a moment, they were also stunned by Li Wushou's ruthlessness, and some of the more perceptive ones had already realized that something was wrong.

They originally thought that Li Wushou was just a divine official with a special physical body. Although he had considerable strength with the Golden Core, he was not worth paying too much attention to by the major families.

But upon careful reflection on everything that had just happened, whether it was the attitude of the Patriarch, the attitude of the Dragon King, or the attitude of the Fire Immortal at the end, something seemed off everywhere.

There must be something they don't know.

Regardless, they remembered the priest of the Five Directions City very well.

Huo Yao Zhenren, carrying the Gongsun family head, vanished into thin air. Li Wushou, seeing the angry look on the other's face, also felt a sense of novelty.

The other party's genuine emotions were as if they had never been parasitized at all. For the first time, Li Wushou directly experienced the strangeness of the Abdominal God's ability.

Composing himself, Li Wushou pinched his eyes and walked back to the Dragon King's side.

The Dragon King nodded to himself. He was bold and ruthless, but also knew his limits.

Based on what just happened, the Dragon King has basically confirmed that Li Wushou is a disciple of the Great Lord Zhenhai.

He had just sensed Li Wushou's killing intent and was thinking that if Li Wushou really tried to kill him, he would save the Gongsun family head in time.

If Li Wushou truly killed the Gongsun family head, regardless of whether he was a disciple of the Zhenhai Great Venerable, he would certainly not be able to help him participate in the upcoming competition for the position of Heavenly God.

This is a loss for him.

However, he was overthinking it; Li Wushou handled it extremely well.

They established their authority without escalating the situation, and left room for the Suspended Mountain to maneuver.

Gongsun is Gongsun, and Xuankong Mountain is Xuankong Mountain!
Many people from the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families have been tyrannical and oppressive for years, equating the two, yet they are not as insightful as a child.

Excellent! What a good child.

Seeing Li Wushou put away the eye, the Dragon King said softly:

"Let's go, let's go up the suspended mountain together!"

(End of this chapter)