Above the Galaxy
Chapter 399 - 257, Two Slaps!_2

Chapter 399: Chapter 257, Two Slaps!_2

"Searching for the Great Tomb?"

"Yes. They said they discovered a King’s Tomb and went looking for it. Little did they expect that such an incident would occur during the search for the Ancient Tomb... It’s also because of this reason that I got to meet Her Highness the Princess and had the opportunity to transfer to New Star, to study under your tutelage..."

"Stick to the point," Xuanyuan Mingjing reminded.

He was afraid this fellow would slip back into a phase of fancy boot-licking—one that once started, would be a torrent of words hard to stem...

He just couldn’t understand, this lad was already a Grandmaster Disciple, a beloved friend of Her Highness the Princess, and lacked neither in Cultivation Realm, intelligence, nor means...

How could he so easily stoop to speak these irrelevant words?

"Oh, right, right..." Tang Fei quickly stopped himself and continued: "At that time, Her Highness the Princess was taken away by the Undying Army, and by chance, I found a map in her bedroom as she slept... My brother and I followed the map and to our surprise, discovered a cave..."

"The swordsmanship I practice and this cape were both found inside that cave..."

Tang Fei did not conceal the true origin of the cape, because he had far too many secrets to hide.

If you lie about one thing, it can make others suspect that everything you say is false.

However, if you tell the truth about such matters, it makes people think you are a person who is trustworthy, and every word you say carries credibility.

"Good intentions often yield no results, while unintended actions may lead to unexpected success," Si Yinchuan said with a face full of emotion, "So many people went, and yet it was you who ultimately benefitted from sheer luck."

"Out of curiosity, I had the cape tested, and the only conclusion was that it’s made of animal fur... What animal it comes from, and who crafted it, even modern technology fails to discern... A pity indeed."

"Why a pity?" Tang Fei asked.

Si Yinchuan squinted and smiled, saying, "Think about it, if we could identify the materials and structure of this cape, then use modern technology to research and produce it..."

"If we could mass-produce them, and then arm our Phoenix Empire’s military with them, imagine how formidable that would be? Our sons of the Phoenix would be invincible in conquest and battle..."

Tang Fei thought to himself, fortunately, you haven’t mass-produced them.

If everyone had one, what would make my cape special?

If all the Royal Soldiers were outfitted with this material, wouldn’t it make my quest for revenge even more difficult?

The blade would blunt, and they’d be impossible to kill.

Endless, truly endless.

"Indeed, a pity," Tang Fei agreed, feigning regret.

"But don’t worry, the item is yours, and the Academy won’t claim it for itself. When you’ve recovered, I’ll have someone bring it over."

"I’m much better now," Tang Fei looked at Si Yinchuan and said cheerfully.

He didn’t want to wait; he wanted it now.

"What’s the hurry? Afraid we’ll swallow it up?"

"How could that be? What place is White Crane Academy? And what kind of celestial being would Dean Si be, to rob a student of his belongings? Wouldn’t that be laughable if it got out?" Tang Fei sternly objected.

"Just now, Dean Si also said, if it weren’t for this cape protecting me, I would have already been slain by Fen Kuai with one strike... This cape is my lifesaver..."

"I feel safe when I see it; without it by my side, I truly feel a bit empty..."

Si Yinchuan nodded and said, "Okay, I’ll have someone bring it over."

Si Yinchuan lifted his wristwatch, spoke a few words, and soon someone brought over the Magic Cloak.

Tang Fei accepted the cloak, tenderly caressing it.

Seeing it, he remembered his Evil God brother...

Prancing naked in a cave, don’t catch a cold now.

"How did you two, one at the Tongyou Realm and the other a top-notch artifact, manage to fight against a Grandmaster?" Xuanyuan Mingjing asked. "Being in two different realms, you shouldn’t have had any advantage when clashing with a Grandmaster-level expert..."

"I’m baffled myself," Si Yinchuan said with a chuckle, "Could it be because Dean Si’s disciples are extraordinary, able to kill across realms?"

"It’s mainly because my senior brother is formidable; the two of us were beaten to vomiting blood. It was at the critical moment that he beheaded Fen Kuai with a single sword strike..."

Tang Fei dared not take the credit and attributed the slaying of the Grandmaster to Shen Xinglan.

If some big shot or powerful force really does stand behind Fen Kuai, let them seek revenge on Shen Xinglan. The Shen Family is strong, with a large head and thick arms, unafraid of retaliation from others.

My own arms and legs are small and fragile; I can’t take a beating.

"Although the senior apprentice brother is an excellent upper-quality fighter, I feel that he is not inferior to Fen Kuai by much. When the two fought, they were evenly matched..."

Seeing the puzzled expressions on Xuanyuan Mingjing and Si Yinchuan’s faces, Tang Fei knew they didn’t believe his words. He added a few more ounces of gold to his face and said, "Of course, we were able to kill Fen Kuai mainly because my senior apprentice brother and I cooperated tacitly, with one of us attacking and the other one containing... keeping him exhausted in battle, until my senior apprentice brother found an opening and cut off his head with a stroke."

"Is that so?" Xuanyuan Mingjing looked at Tang Fei and asked emotionlessly.

"That’s exactly it..." Tang Fei replied.

He paused for a moment before adding, "Of course, when my life was hanging by a thread, I also made a small breakthrough... My ’Dragon Elephant Demon Suppressing Skill’ advanced to the third level..."

Xuanyuan Mingjing’s eyes brightened slightly as he nodded and said, "The ’Dragon Elephant Demon Suppressing Skill’ is a top-notch unique skill in the world; difficult to start, difficult to advance, and even harder to persist in... Countless people give up halfway, and even more cannot persist to the entry level..."

"However, this Cultivation Technique is a supreme Buddhist treasure with the combined power of the Dragon and Elephant. One Dragon and one Elephant can split mountains and rocks. The higher the level, the more profound the Dragon Elephant Power. It is said that with the combined power of nine Dragons and nine Elephants, one could move mountains and fill seas..."

"The two of you were able to slay a Grandmaster because of your emergency breakthrough. Perhaps even Fen Kuai himself didn’t expect someone of the Tongyou Realm to have such terrifying Fist Power..."

"In addition, Xing Lan’s own strength is remarkable... Although he has not yet advanced to the Grandmaster Realm, the Shen Family’s Ultimate Skill is unparalleled. His ’Great Sun Sword Seal’ is already quite accomplished."

Xuanyuan Mingjing’s gaze fell on the Magic Cloak Tang Fei was holding, saying, "With a Divine Artifact to protect your body, his slashes failed to take advantage of you... Naturally, it would unsettle his mind and morale... He didn’t lose unjustly in this battle."

"..."

"Rest well." Having understood the ins and outs of the situation, Xuanyuan Mingjing had nothing more to say. "You can go back whenever you feel fine."

"Yes, Master." Tang Fei said respectfully.

Xuanyuan Mingjing turned and walked away, while Si Yinchuan looked at Tang Fei and said, "The box you brought back is under the sickbed; take it with you when you leave."

"Yes." Tang Fei gratefully looked at Si Yinchuan and said, "Thank you, Dean Si."

He had a good impression of the little old man, and Si Yinchuan had taken care of him quite a bit, both overtly and covertly.

"Rest well," Si Yinchuan waved his hand and then also left the sickroom.

Once he was alone in the room, Tang Fei’s eyes gradually became fierce.

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Luojia Mountain. Bamboo sea.

Shen Family’s small courtyard.

Shen Xinglan opened his eyes and, seeing the wound on his chest covered with healing fluid, removed the IV that was pumping energy solution into his body and got up to walk outside.

Thump!

Shen Xinglan knelt down in the small courtyard’s patio.

Shen Boyu was tending to his plants, fond of bamboos and orchids. Several pots of precious Tiandi Lotus, which he had cultivated exceptionally well, were blooming with tender green flowers.

"Awake?" Shen Boyu turned around, looking at Shen Xinglan with a face full of affection, and asked.

"I am." Shen Xinglan answered with a heavy voice.

"Nothing wrong with your body?"

"Nothing."

"That’s good." Shen Boyu put his hoe down and slowly walked in front of Shen Xinglan, then slapped him across the face.

Slap!

A clear palm print immediately appeared on Shen Xinglan’s fair skin, and his entire cheek turned a purplish-red.

"This slap is for myself," he said.

Slap!

Shen Boyu slapped him again.

"This one is from your great-grandpa; he asked me to give it to you."