My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

"Thank you, Elder Yan."

"By the way, rumor has it that the Martial Arts Academy disciple Liang Cheng has been to Thousand Poison Valley. Might I be permitted to question him?"

"Show him out."

Yan Song directly picked up his teacup, a clear signal for his guest to leave. Xu An wasn’t angry; he simply turned and left.

Not long after.

Liang Cheng walked into the hall, clasped his hands, and bowed. "Disciple Liang Cheng pays his respects to the Elder."

Yan Song nodded. "The Xu Family is looking for someone. They say you were seen in Thousand Poison Valley. Is this true?"

Liang Cheng’s expression was calm. "A month ago, this disciple did indeed follow Elder Huang into Thousand Poison Valley to gather herbs for an injury. However, I never saw Elder Xu."

Yan Song nodded again. "If it was on Elder Huang’s business, then that’s understandable. Remember, no matter who asks, this is your answer. And don’t leave the Martial Arts Academy for a while. Focus on your cultivation."

"Yes. Thank you, Elder."

"By the way, if you don’t have enough Contribution Points, you can go to the Foreign Affairs Hall and get an advance. I’ll speak with them. You may go."

"Thank you, Elder."

Liang Cheng was sincerely grateful. ’This is clearly a move to protect me, to keep me from running into danger outside. I must remember this kindness.’

After Liang Cheng left, Yan Song was left with some doubts.

’Xu Cangming is in the True Qi Realm. If he ran into Liang Cheng, and now Liang Cheng is here while Xu Cangming has vanished... does that kid really have that kind of strength?’

’No, I have to report this to the Dean and the others. If it’s true, then the Martial Arts Academy must protect Liang Cheng, no matter what.’

...

Liang Cheng walked out of the Law Enforcement Hall as dusk began to fall.

He was halfway back to his Celestial Dormitory when a figure blocked his path.

It was Lu Qingzhou.

"Junior Brother Liang, I heard some news. The Xu Family’s Elder, Xu Cangming, has gone missing. Have you heard anything about it?"

Liang Cheng stopped in his tracks. "Senior Brother Lu is well-informed. I’m afraid I know nothing about it."

"That makes sense. You’ve been recuperating, so how could you know? In that case, I won’t disturb your recovery. If you need anything, just let me know."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"It’s nothing."

Lu Qingzhou clapped Liang Cheng on the shoulder and turned to leave.

Liang Cheng stood still, watching Lu Qingzhou’s departing figure disappear.

’Lu Qingzhou was actually giving me a warning. It seems the Xu Family is really making a move.’

...

On his way back to his dormitory, Liang Cheng sensed the auras of guards hidden in the shadows.

Since the Xu Family had openly demanded to question him, the conflict had moved from the shadows into the open. The Martial Arts Academy was stating its position in the most direct way possible.

Liang Cheng pretended not to notice. ’The more this happens, the more I need to quiet my mind and focus on my cultivation.’

’Strength is the only way to break this deadlock.’

...

「Three days later.」

The main gates of the Martial Arts Academy were wide open. On the Martial Arts Arena, Master Lü Bingchen, Yan Song, and several other Masters and Stewards stood with solemn expressions.

Opposite them, a group of people ascended the steps with heavy, deliberate strides.

Leading them was none other than Wu Zhenshan, the Treasurer of the Martial Preparation Hall.

He wore a dark purple official robe and had a cold, hard face. Beside him was the Xu Family’s head Steward, Xu An, and behind them stood eight elite guards from the Martial Preparation Hall, their auras sharp and potent.

Lü Bingchen clasped his hands, his tone level. "Treasurer Wu, you honor us with your presence. Forgive us for not welcoming you from afar."

Wu Zhenshan came to a halt. His gaze swept over the crowd, a mild smile playing on his lips as he got straight to the point. "Master Lü, let’s dispense with the pleasantries. I have come on official business."

He paused briefly, his voice turning serious. "A month ago, Elder Xu Cangming, a Special Class Honored Guest Elder of the City Lord’s Mansion, disappeared in Thousand Poison Valley, which is under the jurisdiction of the Martial Arts Academy. His status is unknown."

"Evidence suggests that a disciple of your esteemed academy, Liang Cheng, was also in the valley at that time. He is a person of significant interest, and I must take him in for questioning."

He took out a Profound Iron Token, engraved with the title ’Special Class Honored Guest Elder Xu.’ The back bore the unique seal of the City Lord’s Mansion.

"Xu Cangming is a Special Class Honored Guest Elder of the City Lord’s Mansion. His disappearance is no longer an ordinary affair of the martial world, but an internal matter of the City Lord’s Mansion. I am investigating according to the law and summoning a person of interest for questioning. This is perfectly legitimate."

Lü Bingchen’s expression remained unchanged. "Liang Cheng is a disciple of our Martial Arts Academy’s Celestial Dormitory. How can you be allowed to tarnish his good name so casually?"

"If you want to question him, fine. Do it here, in our Martial Arts Academy’s Law Enforcement Hall. You want to take him away? You’ll have to go through me first!"

The atmosphere instantly became charged with tension.

The Black Armor Guards rested their hands on the hilts of their blades, while the auras of the Martial Arts Academy’s Steward Disciples began to rise.

Faced with Lü Bingchen’s hardline stance, Wu Zhenshan showed no anger. Instead, a faint, confident smile touched his lips. "Master Lü, I understand your eagerness to protect your student. However..."

Wu Zhenshan’s expression was relaxed as he spoke slowly, "Liang Cheng is also a Class A Honored Guest Elder of our City Lord’s Mansion. Since he holds the status of an Honored Guest Elder, this matter is indeed an internal affair of the City Lord’s Mansion. I’m afraid your Martial Arts Academy has no grounds to interfere."

The expressions on Lü Bingchen’s and Yan Song’s faces changed.

They had considered every possibility, but they never expected Wu Zhenshan to be waiting with this card up his sleeve, using Liang Cheng’s own status as an Honored Guest Elder to turn the tables on them.

This was indeed stipulated by the laws of the City Lord’s Mansion. If they were to forcibly obstruct him, it would be seen as the Martial Arts Academy openly defying the laws of the City Lord’s Mansion, and the situation would escalate completely.

A dead silence fell over the arena.

Just then, a calm voice came from behind the crowd:

"I, Shen Wenyuan, was the one who issued Liang Cheng’s A-Class Ministerial Decree. Even if an investigation is required, it should be my responsibility. Treasurer Wu, you are overreaching."

Everyone turned to look. Shen Wenyuan was walking over at a steady pace, the usual gentle smile on his face completely gone, replaced by a cold solemnity.

Wu Zhenshan’s face fell, but it returned to normal in an instant. He clasped his hands and said, "Special Envoy Shen, you exaggerate. How would this subordinate dare to overstep his authority? This is merely a routine inquiry to uncover the truth."

Seeing his chance, Lü Bingchen immediately spoke up. "Since that’s the case, if Treasurer Wu wishes to ask questions, Liang Cheng will cooperate. However, Liang Cheng is ultimately a disciple of the Martial Arts Academy. To save face for both sides, let the questioning take place here, in the Academy’s Law Enforcement Hall. Special Envoy Shen can also be present to ensure fairness. How does that sound?"

"The Martial Arts Academy’s Law Enforcement Hall? I’m afraid that’s against regulations."

Wu Zhenshan shook his head, refusing to back down. "This concerns an internal matter of my City Lord’s Mansion; the details cannot be leaked. Naturally, the questioning should be conducted back at the Martial Preparation Hall’s government office. That would be in accordance with procedure."

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