I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1883 - 314: The Sword That Resolves Affairs

Chapter 1883: Chapter 314: The Sword That Resolves Affairs

Yang Fan, who was orphaned, has been wiser than his peers since childhood.

Being wise means no longer possessing naive assumptions; understanding that everything in the world is hard-won and facing the harsh reality that he has nothing.

Climbing hundreds of steps on the Cloud Ladder and bowing twice to imagine oneself as the disciple of a monarch is a fantasy only held by someone naive, a luxury Yang Fan has never indulged in.

Thus, when the dean announced the issuing of an academy task, Yang Fan did not feel troubled; instead, he felt a sense of peace.

Perhaps this is the true test of entering the king’s gate, and only by completing such tasks can one catch the attention of the Martial Arts Monarch in the world.

After leaving the main gate of the academy, Yang Fan headed straight to Nanping City Fortress, where all his younger siblings lived, as the destination Yuanzhou was ten thousand miles away, carrying an academy task on his shoulders.

He, having lived in Lingjiang since childhood, did not know what risks he would face and would not bring along his younger siblings.

Thus, leaving them in Unparalleled City was the best decision. When he returned to the bustling fortress, he found everyone he encountered stopping to greet him with nods, some even staring at him directly.

If it were just the fortress residents, it wouldn’t matter; even the patrolling guards stopped and saluted him upon seeing him.

Yang Fan then understood that the news that he had become the chief disciple of the Unparalleled Inner Court had spread wide.

If it were someone else, they would behave arrogantly finding themselves receiving such treatment, but Yang Fan dared not linger even for a moment, quickly apologized with his head lowered and ran towards the medicine hut.

No matter the era or location, excellent healers are rare and respected, especially those as skilled as Lu Xuening.

Though Mi Bai is now the Speaker, Lu Xuening still resides in Nanping City Fortress, because compared to the heavenly inner city, there are more weak people and those in need in this bustling place.

As usual, you can always see a long queue outside the medicine hut. Despite the hut curing so many patients daily, such a despairingly long line can still be seen the next day.

The courtyard behind the medicine hut is the herb garden, also where the younger siblings practice writing and reading, with the teacher changing from Mi Bai to the young man who grew up together.

And the younger siblings shuttle between the medicine hut and garden; these years, thanks to Lu Xuening’s teachings, many boys and girls have started on the path of medicine, capable of diagnosing everyday ailments independently, greatly reducing Lu Xuening’s burden.

When the medicine hut closes, it is already night with a bright moon; the tired younger siblings lack the energy to talk, solely focused on eating.

For these individuals struggling to manage even patient care, Yang Fan becoming the chief disciple of the Unparalleled Inner Court is indeed worth celebrating, but in the short term, this title cannot alter their impoverished life, thus it holds little meaning.

Yet Lu Xuening noticed the young man’s hesitation to speak, and under the woman’s signaling gaze, Yang Fan revealed the academy task he accepted today.

"Plop..."

The younger siblings, who had been indifferent moments ago, dropped their bowls and chopsticks, mouths wide open, open enough to see the food residue between their teeth.

"No way, the dean is clearly giving you trouble!"

"Indeed, leader, what kind of place is Xu Clan in Yuanzhou? It’s truly the Xihesa Holy Land, didn’t you forget that Brother Xu bloodbathed Xiling back in the day; swordsmen aren’t known for their good temperament; isn’t the dean sending you on a death mission?"

"I think the dean clearly doesn’t want to accept the leader, hence giving such a difficult task, why not just quit, the name of the Unparalleled Inner Court sounds grand, but it’s not worth risking your life for!"

"I think third brother is right, not going to the Unparalleled Academy isn’t a big deal; didn’t Yun Xiaoxiao get knocked out by leader’s three punches and kicks? The martial arts taught here seem ordinary, unlike the boxing techniques leader himself has pondered."

The siblings who dropped their bowls and chopsticks were talking simultaneously, all advising Yang Fan to give up.

Do these people not know how beneficial it is to enter the king’s gate?

They simply can’t bear to let Yang Fan undertake such a perilous task.

Because outsiders only care about how high you soar, only family worries about how weary your flight is.

For Yang Fan, an orphan, those gathered around the dining table are his true family.

And it’s for them that he must complete this task.

"I want to give it a try."

There was light in the young man’s eyes: "Don’t worry, if it doesn’t work out, I’ll return, and I certainly won’t offend any Sword Venerables in Ying City."

Seeing the determination in the leader’s expression, the others knew persuasion wouldn’t work, so they picked up their bowls and chopsticks again, sweeping the rice on the table into their bowls with chopsticks, yet continued to mutter.

"Then don’t blame us siblings for not warning you; if things aren’t good, come back quickly; the medicine hut’s business is booming, it’s better to focus on the promising job of being a guard."

"Yes, yes, we’re all weak doctors; if bad guys come, we can’t even run; you should come back early."

"Aw, that patrol captain has been lingering outside the medicine hut lately, and his gaze won’t leave little ya..."

This was a case where persuasion failed, resorting to intimidation. Lu Xuening, knowing well the nature of this group of mischievous youngsters, tapped the table with the tip of her chopsticks and said, "If you don’t want to eat, go plant herbs in the garden or take night duty in the front hall with all your excess energy!"

With those words, the crowd quieted down, and the dining table returned to the orderly scene of just chewing sounds.

After scolding the disciples, Lu Xuening said to Yang Fan: "Do what you want; it’s a great opportunity; don’t miss it."

There were some things Lu Xuening wasn’t at liberty to express, but no one understood better than she, born into a sect, how fortunate it is to become the founding chief disciple under the youngest monarch of Xihe.

Yang Fan truly was very outstanding, but was he outstanding enough to enter Tang Luo’s gate? Lu Xuening was doubtful.

But she couldn’t give Yang Fan pressure, so she could only offer the most helpful yet least helpful suggestion.

Do your best, leave the rest to destiny.

The young man, due to the information asymmetry, naturally didn’t understand how many thoughts Lu Xuening’s mind was racing through but just nodded vigorously.

The next day, Yang Fan who had packed his luggage to head towards Yuanzhou opened the door to find Elder Du Ting along with several craftsmen standing right at his doorstep.

"The dean has issued a decree; Yang Fan, carrying a significant task this time, and the journey to Yuanzhou is fraught with difficulties, so he has assigned us to select equipment from the armory."

It was evident Du Ting held Yang Fan in low regard; he spoke with eyes raised high since, in his view, Du Ziteng’s aptitude far exceeded Yang Fan by a thousand times. If the inner court were to accept a disciple, it certainly wouldn’t be the plain youth before him.

He took a Spiritual Sword single-handedly from the craftsman and said coldly: "This sword is named ’Peaceful Affairs,’ and was urgently forged overnight by the dean’s command for you to take along on your journey."