Chapter 2532: Chapter 2524: Sensation
Feng Jun heard about the matter concerning Danxia Heaven and felt a bit frustrated, "Your prefecture... isn’t this reaching a bit too far?"
"Who says it isn’t?" Guan Shanyue replied gloomily, "But they claim this is also cultural diplomacy, which is of great significance for promoting traditional Chinese culture."
"Diplomacy, isn’t that about building Daoist temples abroad?" Feng Jun replied dismissively.
But speaking of it this way, he felt it would be cumbersome to explain what they did wrong over there, so he just expressed himself bluntly, "Cultural diplomacy and opening the door to thieves, how can they be the same? Ni Hong people are simply not trustworthy."
"Exactly," Guan Shanyue nodded in deep agreement, "When we were poor and destitute, Ni Hong people still coveted our rice paper and cloisonné, snatching food from the bowl of the poor, truly shameless."
"It’s actually far more than that," Feng Jun sneered, "What’s the backdrop of Sino-Ni Hong diplomatic relations? It’s the battles at the northern border, Zhongmai issued an announcement, Ni Hong people took advantage of it to establish relations, betting on Huaxia not demanding too much war reparations under northern pressure."
"So Huaxia didn’t demand reparations, not because we didn’t want them, but because under such circumstances it was impossible to demand them; to ask for less was meaningless... Ni Hong hurt Huaxia greatly, and asking for a lot not only wouldn’t guarantee an agreement, but international public opinion was also unfavorable to Huaxia."
Guan Shanyue was taken aback and blinked before asking, "There was such a saying?"
"Of course, I’m a liberal arts monk!" Feng Jun replied earnestly, then sighed, "Playing tricks even with war reparations... aren’t those what they should pay? To emphasize Huaxia didn’t want them, such a nation is utterly shameless!"
"I very much agree with you," Guan Shanyue nodded, then sighed heavily, "Sigh, what you say is correct, but I can’t say this to the prefecture... they’ll think I’m making excuses."
Feng Jun frowned slightly, "They’re not planning to listen to reason?"
"They do talk reason," Guan Shanyue’s mouth curled into a cold smile, "I can express my viewpoint, but after expressing it, what’s to be executed still must be executed."
"Ha," Feng Jun couldn’t help but recall Minister Shen from the Insect World, "Truly nothing new under the sun, aren’t you in a position to outright refuse?"
"I would like to, but the arm cannot wrestle the thigh... yet we at Danxia Heaven have enough face that others don’t even dare to suggest," Guan Shanyue said with a bitter smile, spreading her hands, "Once they’re dissatisfied, Danxia Heaven is the one in trouble."
Feng Jun blinked and curiously asked, "How much funding does your prefecture allocate to Danxia Heaven each year?"
"Not much funding, just a few hundred thousand a year, and it’s only increased in the past few years," Guan Shanyue answered discouraged, "No one paid attention when we lacked money. As things picked up a bit, they sent money over, like those who give umbrellas on sunny days."
"Then even without the allocation you can survive," Feng Jun glanced at her, puzzled, "Why bother with their mood?"
"Mountain Master Feng, I’m not you," Guan Shanyue replied with helpless laughter, "You have the confidence to refuse directly, but if I do that, I really have to beware of others sabotaging me. If it only affected me, that would be fine, but what about implicating Danxia Heaven?"
Feng Jun thought for a moment and replied seriously, "I think your idea has a misunderstanding. Truly strong Daoist sects should stick to their own principles... facing Ni Hong people who caused significant harm to Danxia Heaven, you should have the courage to refuse them directly."
"I understand all that," Guan Shanyue shook her head with a bitter expression, "But you’re not in the system, you don’t know my difficulties... even if I dare to oppose, external support would be needed, Danxia Heaven really can’t withstand the turmoil."
Ultimately, she carries the burden of passing down Danxia Heaven’s legacy, and without this responsibility, she’d also dare to act as she pleases.
Feng Jun also wanted to help, but he really thought this kind of matter should be resolved by the Daoist sects themselves. If he has to solve everything, it not only wastes his time but is also not beneficial for the growth of the Daoist sects.
However, Guan Shanyue’s suggestion of "assistance" he found reasonable. In recent years, the interaction between Daoist sects has obviously increased, supporting each other is common, and the key point is: he also deeply dislikes Ni Hong people.
So he nodded, "Okay, I’ll find someone to make a call, what kind of support do you need?"
Guan Shanyue thought for a moment before replying, "Directly making a call might backfire, are you able to send a few people to Danxia Heaven?"
"And then have them oppose?" Feng Jun thought for a moment and nodded, "That’s doable, but it might affect Master Guan’s prestige... this counts as Luohua’s people causing trouble at Danxia Heaven."
"Mountain Master Feng, your words are too distant," Guan Shanyue laughed upon hearing that, "You’re doing me a great favor, how can it be considered causing trouble?"
Feng Jun pondered for a moment, "Staying at Danxia Heaven for a while... wouldn’t Kun Cultivators be more suitable?"
"Yes," Guan Shanyue nodded, "But we also have disciples in other courtyards. Mountain Master Feng, you can decide how to distribute."
Feng Jun considered and asked, "What do you think of Tang Wenji?"
"Tang Wenji..." Guan Shanyue thought for a moment, but then replied with determination, "The Maoshan influence on her is strong, I reckon sending someone rooted in Luohua might be more suitable."
Feng Jun understood some of this upon hearing, and smiled, "Are you set on making me your shield?"
Guan Shanyue raised a hand in acknowledgment, speaking with a look of guilt, "Thank you, Mountain Master Feng. Actually, this is the most correct way to refuse. It makes them retreat in face of difficulties. We really can’t learn your kind of tough attitude; please be more tolerant with us."
Feng Jun pondered for a moment, and then sighed helplessly. There’s no denying that Guan Shanyue’s approach was indeed the clearest, with the smallest impact, and didn’t hurt the reputation of those involved in the county — it’s just that people below might not accept it, and things will just settle inconclusively.
If a notice came from above, the county would certainly comply, but if they held a grudge, they might make things difficult for Danxia Heaven later, leading to endless trouble.
He shook his head, "You’re indeed not having it easy. But I can’t learn to swallow my pride like this."
Guan Shanyue also shook her head, "You are the leader of the Daoist Sects and naturally have an aura. There’s no need to entangle in trivial affairs like us."
After a pause, she coldly stated, "Five years, at most five years, and my Danxia Heaven will also have the ability to say ’no’ to unreasonable demands!"
Feng Jun blinked his eyes, "Should I send Zhang Caixin?"
Guan Shanyue hesitated. She originally hoped for Zhang Weihong, as that woman can hold the scene well, but since the other side has already decided, she nodded, "Then thank you, Mountain Master Feng."
Zhang Caixin went to Danxia Heaven for a week. On this day, Feng Jun was sorting the last bit of data, when Feng Jing walked over, "Caixin took action against the Ni Hong people and has now been taken to The Patrol Office."
Today, the Ni Hong people went to Danxia Heaven for a ceremonial visit, planning to formally become disciples in two days, with people from the county coming to witness the ceremony.
However, Zhang Caixin intervened directly. Guan Shanyue went along with the current, stating that since the friend from Luohua thought it was inappropriate, they should not become disciples.
Nevertheless, the Ni Hong people were very persistent, and upon discovering Zhang Caixin’s exceptional beauty, began to pester her. Zhang Caixin became annoyed and directly beat several Ni Hong people into rolling gourds.
Then the constables stepped in and took Zhang Caixin to The Patrol Office for investigation and understanding of the situation.
Feng Jun didn’t pay much attention to it, extending his Divine Sense to find Beauty Lin, "Let the patrol office on Danxia Heaven’s side release Zhang Caixin. Harassing women... Isn’t being beaten quite normal?"
After Beauty Lin inquired and learned the details, she informed The Patrol Office to release her—this matter doesn’t require coordination; if the Ni Hong people want to file a complaint, so be it.
She was very aware of how much Feng Jun hated the Ni Hong people and knew that though Zhang Caixin looked young and beautiful, her ruthlessness was actually on par with Feng Jun—this was someone daring enough to cause a massacre in Australia.
Xiao Caixin left but didn’t return to Luohua and instead stayed at Danxia Heaven: I’m staying here, dare to come again!
Unexpectedly, someone recorded a video when she took action and posted it online, which then caused a sensation.
Beauty has always been a focus of public attention, and someone as beautiful as Xiao Caixin could be deemed as devastatingly beautiful. Even more rare was that the video showed a beauty beating people up!
Especially as she was wearing hot pants during the action, besides her gorgeous looks, she showed a pair of snow-white long legs. Even without watching the content of the fight, it was enough to catch attention, let alone when one woman was taking on several others.
Zhang Caixin herself was not a Martial Cultivator, but Luohua’s martial cultivators were many, and she had also cultivated a bit. Her moves were orderly, and people immediately felt she had true skill.
The video of the fight didn’t have much background story; everyone just knew these people tried to pestle a beauty, and within moments a fight ensued. Although in the process of fighting, someone couldn’t help but shout "Baga" "Baga."
Even though these shouts weren’t loud, the viewers recognized the occurrence, "These are Ni Hong people!"
A single, beautiful elder sister taking on a group of Ni Hong people, this video was hard not to go viral, and quickly spread throughout Huaxia.
Of course, haters also appeared, more than just one or two. It was unclear whether there were truly so many people who criticize for the sake of it or were paid to intentionally slander Zhang Caixin.
However, taking everything into account, it’s likely both?
Some expressed disdain, "Grandstanding, another instance of grandstanding. How could a woman take down so many men? Even Zhang Weili couldn’t do it!"
Others angrily cursed, "Disgusting, sacrificing shame for traffic, using national hatred for hype—is blood-soaked bread really that appealing?"
Some calmly commented, "A mighty nation resorting to this lowly propaganda, have you considered Guojia’s image?"
And then some sought information about where the incident occurred and what the cause was.
There weren’t many people present when the incident happened. After the constables arrived, a gag order was issued—after all, international friends were beaten, and spreading this could lead to a significant hassle. The video had been posted immediately, making prevention too late.
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