The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 89 - 86 In Front of the Academy (Part 2)

Chapter 89: Chapter 86 In Front of the Academy (Part 2)

Feng Chaonan’s attendant behind him raised his arm lightly, intending to step in and stop the altercation, but Feng Chaonan stopped him with a chilling and resentful gaze.

This eunuch attendant, well-versed in observing expressions and speech from his time in the Imperial Palace, keenly noticed that his master’s fist, hanging by his side, was clenched tightly, with knuckles turned white from the exertion, signaling the extremity of his rage.

Xu Mingfeng’s insolence and forceful slap in the face nearly made the proud Sixth Prince lose his composed demeanor.

The attendant silently stepped back, resuming his submissive stance with bowed head and obedient eyes, as though the chilling wind from moments ago was merely an illusion.

Xu Mingfeng was forsaken, he was not Zhang Qian Ding, who had a late-born son, a father willing to protect him at all costs. Physician You Guanglu had, openly, four sons, and who knew how many more illegitimate ones in the shadows; Xu Mingfeng was simply one of the more outstanding ones, indulged to fight in the arena against the son of Zhang Haishan.

"Heh..." In the face of Xu Mingfeng’s direct punch, Feng Jiu’s mouth curved with an ironic smile, his large sleeve flicked and, with a crisp sound, hit Xu Mingfeng’s fist, deflecting the blow. Then, stepping forward, he returned the gesture with a palm strike to the chest.

With a muffled thud, Xu Mingfeng flew back, drifting over ten feet before landing right in front of the Sixth Prince, his eyes looking up to meet the dark, water-like gaze of the Sixth Prince.

"Little Brother Nine, what a clever move," the Sixth Prince sneered repeatedly, "After all these years as brothers, I never knew Little Brother Nine knew Martial Arts. You’ve hidden it deeply, but to reveal it over such a trifling matter today, Little Brother Nine, you’re really foolish!"

Feng Jiu clasped his fist in front of his mouth, coughed lightly twice, and said, "You are mistaken, Brother Six. I have only just started practicing Martial Arts recently as my health has improved. Vast Righteous Qi focuses on the core essence and not the outward form. After years of diligent study, it was merely a case of accumulated knowledge paying off today."

"You’ve actually cultivated Vast Righteous Qi?" The Sixth Prince had completely lost his composure.

Feng Jiu’s calm and composed move just now, coupled with Xu Mingfeng’s mediocre Martial Arts skills that led to his easy defeat, left the Sixth Prince momentarily oblivious to the subtleties of Feng Jiu’s Martial Arts.

"It’s also thanks to this Young Master Xu here," Feng Jiu continued, looking at Xu Mingfeng, who lay dazed on the ground, with a seemingly smiling yet mocking expression, "The Snow Ganoderma that Lord Zhang gifted is a rare and excellent medicinal herb that nourishes those with Innate deficiencies, and it just happens to facilitate the cultivation of Vast Righteous Qi, a type of Inner Strength that does not solely rely on physical condition."

Without Young Master Xu stirring up trouble, Zhang Qian Ding wouldn’t have misspoken rashly, creating a calamity. As a result, Zhang Haishan wouldn’t have offered the Snow Ganoderma as an apology to Feng Jiu.

Now, by benefiting from this and cultivating Martial Arts, Feng Jiu, the major beneficiary of the dispute, had used his newly acquired skills to strike down Xu Mingfeng in a few moves.

To outsiders unaware of the twists and turns, the story seemed fantastical, a myriad of twists and turns, a cycle of cause and effect, utterly astonishing.

"Haha, very good, very good..." The Sixth Prince abruptly switched from anger to joy, laughing heartily while uttering several praises, "Now that Little Brother Nine is recovering, it is indeed a joyous occasion. Since you can now practice Martial Arts, you must also be ready to take some tonics."

"Little Li Zi..."

"Present." The attendant behind him responded.

With a soft, feminine voice, along with that name, Qing Yu secretly thought his suspicions were confirmed; this attendant was indeed a eunuch.

"Later, send the Blood Spirit Ginseng that Father Emperor gave to this prince a few days ago to Little Brother Nine’s residence, for his nourishment."

"Yes."

"Dismissed. There’s no reward without merit. Sixth Prince, you should take care of yourself instead, lest you damage your health," Feng Jiu said coldly.

"You and I are brothers. There’s no need to talk about merit or reward. It’s settled," the Sixth Prince declared with a wave of his hand, exuding a bold spirit.

Jin Mingxuan, who had been watching the whole drama unfold, quietly approached Qing Yu and whispered, "This Sixth Prince truly has the remarkable skill of changing faces. I once saw a face-changing master in Shu Chuan, and I bet even that master would feel inferior to the Sixth Prince."

Qing Yu looked ahead, lips barely moving, "Feng Jiu has cultivated the Vast Righteous Qi, and henceforth he’s one of Mountain River Academy. Moreover, he isn’t valued by the Emperor of Northern Zhou. Without support, befriending him, and supporting him, is all beneficial for the Sixth Prince and without a single harm.

However, this also reveals the current strength of the Eighth Prince’s prestige. Even someone as haughty as the Sixth Prince can suppress his pride and take the initiative to cozy up to Feng Jiu, whom he once looked down upon."

"When it comes to the Imperial Family’s interests, there’s no true pride. All pride must give way before that most supreme and noble throne. Since Feng Jiu has cultivated the Vast Righteous Qi and his nature is undoubtedly sound, befriending him means that even if he does not help us in the future, he will not become an enemy. It’s a no-lose deal. Tell me, why wouldn’t the Sixth Prince do it?" Jin Mingxuan said with a curl of his lip.

’Heh, if he truly cultivated the Confucian Vast Righteous Qi, it would indeed be a good deal. Unfortunately, he has not.’ Qing Yu thought with a silent chuckle.

Yesterday, before Feng Jiu went to Mountain River Academy, Qing Yu had helped him to unblock the last "Heavenly Market Pulse" channel. With the Three Constellations and Twenty-Eight Stars all unblocked, Feng Jiu was now able to transform Tribulation Power into Inner Strength for any Cultivation Technique.

And with Feng Jiu’s status and knowledge, Mountain River Academy would certainly not refuse him if he wished to learn the Vast Righteous Qi. Even in the eyes of some, the unsupported Feng Jiu is more favored than the Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu, who is backed by the Emperor of Northern Zhou with obscure motives.

"Feng Jiu glanced at Xu Mingfeng, still lying on the ground and doubting his life choices, and his slightly less battered companion who had regained consciousness and was trembling at the side, then spoke earnestly to the Sixth Prince, "Xu Mingfeng has shown me some kindness, please, Sixth Prince, for my sake let them go this time."

Xu Mingfeng, who had been rash this time, could be forgiven for offending Feng Jiu. But he had also forcefully slapped the Sixth Prince’s face, and the Sixth Prince was not likely to let him off easily.

"As brothers are one, since he has shown kindness to Ninth Brother, he has shown kindness to me. This time, I will forgive Xu Mingfeng’s insolent and disrespectful behavior," the Sixth Prince said, his face showing no reluctance as if he truly forgave Xu Mingfeng.

In fact, the Sixth Prince was very pleased with Feng Jiu’s plea. If Feng Jiu could forgive even Xu Mingfeng, then wouldn’t he be even more devoted to the Sixth Prince, who had shown him favor?

People who cultivate Vast Righteous Qi, sometimes are truly endearingly foolish.

Well played. Qing Yu also smiled as he watched Feng Jiu, who maintained a serious demeanor.

"Now take him and get lost," Little Li Zi barked colorfully at Xu Mingfeng’s companion, huddled into a ball at the side.

"Yes, yes, yes..." The group hastily lifted Xu Mingfeng and left in disgrace.

"Cough..." Feng Jiu coughed lightly, "New students, please take the name cards sent out a few days ago and report to Mr. Qingzhu."