Chapter 74: Not Even Sparing a Beggar
Chapter 74: Not Even Sparing a Beggar
Killing you, why would I need a full move!
As the words fell, Li Yuanba spread his arms open. Golden hammers flew into his hands, heavenly thunder flickered, and purple-gold brilliance dazzled as they pressed down.
Lightning danced across the sky, purple-gold radiance shimmered. His Divine Strength was matchless, his aura overwhelming. With a single hammer strike descending, the void warped, and the Primeval Qi of heaven and earth went berserk.
A sword arrived. Li Hong had reached the limit of Foundation Building, with one foot already in the Dao Fruit realm. His might was unmatched as he sought to slay Li Yuanba with a single sword.
The purple-gold hammers trembled, unleashing an incomparable power that crashed down. Yet, the entire hammer suddenly halted mid-air. Countless bolts of lightning cascaded downward, enveloping Li Hong.
A forceful sword, a confident strike. Li Hong moved swiftly as the wind, his long sword in hand pointed directly at the fatal throat acupoint. Facing Li Yuanba’s hammer, he paid it no mind at all. Just as he was about to raise his palm, the surrounding air suddenly became thick like glue, drastically reducing his speed.
A sky full of thunderous light poured down. Li Hong had no time to dodge. Instantly, he was submerged by the lightning.
Hum!
The golden hammers withdrew. Li Yuanba placed his hands behind his back and turned away, his expression indifferent. “Half a move!”
Boom!
The thunderlight violently exploded. In the air, only a haze of blood mist remained. The long sword shattered, and everything vanished.
“Li Hong… died just like that?” Liu Qingming’s face went slack. It really was a move not even fully used!
Ximen the Fatty opened his mouth, unable to hold back a comment. “Someone as formidable as him… there’s another one.”
“The Divine Devil Dojo, I, Liu Qingming, will not…”
Liu Qingming let out a long sigh, full of emotion. Just as he was about to lament, Jiang Taixuan decisively cut him off. “Headmaster, come. I will give you a chance to change your fate.”
Saying this, he dragged Liu Qingming into the dojo.
“Field Master, they’re practically beggars now. How can you not let them go?” said Ahuai.
Jiang Taixuan had no time to bother with Ahuai. He pointed at the shelves. “Look, these are Martial Arts Techniques, body constitutions, bloodlines. All complete sets. As long as you have money, you can take them all.”
“Also, if your bloodline is damaged, or you’re advancing, the Divine Blood Pill will satisfy you. Body constitution not good enough? The God-Demon Pill solves your worries. Bloodline unable to activate? The Activation Hand guarantees success.”
“Finally, Primordial Energy quality low? No problem. Innate Spiritual Energy purifies your Primordial Energy quality and can also be used for cultivation. As long as you have money, all these can be yours. Really have no money? You can also look at the Turntable. One Gold Coin for a chance at a heaven-defying opportunity.”
Liu Qingming stared dumbfounded at the endlessly talking Jiang Taixuan, then looked at the various goods. Suddenly, he felt as if all these years, he had lived his life like a dog.
He worked so hard to nurture geniuses, got swindled by his own companions, exhausted himself, gained no benefits at all, and almost got himself killed in the process.
And now, you’re telling me all this can be bought as long as you have money?
If you had said so earlier, why the hell would I have opened an academy? I would have gone into business!
“Headmaster, any thoughts?” Jiang Taixuan looked at the stupefied Liu Qingming and asked with a face full of concern.
“I…”
“Li Hong is dead. You are still the head of Clear Moon Academy. Everything is under your control. Go to the treasury, get the money, and come buy things.”
“But…”
“But what? What is there to hesitate about? Don’t you want to break through to Dao Fruit? Once you break through to Dao Fruit, things like the Mercenary Guild, the Lord of Clear Moon City… none of them matter.”
“I have no money.” Liu Qingming said it all in one breath. He was afraid if he didn’t finish, Jiang Taixuan wouldn’t give him a chance to speak.
“You can go back and get it.” Jiang Taixuan curled his lip.
“Before I came, I already ordered them to divide all the money and dismiss the students.” Liu Qingming said awkwardly.
“…”
Jiang Taixuan looked at Liu Qingming. He truly never imagined this headmaster would be so kind-hearted as to give away all the money, leaving himself to eat air?
“You’ve been undercover for so long. You should know about the Blood Elixir matter, right? Don’t you want revenge?” Jiang Taixuan took a deep breath and said, “Go back now, stop them, snatch the money back, and then you can get your revenge.”
Liu Qingming was slightly taken aback. “Looking at your advertisements, you can rent things out. Can you also rent out powerful experts to deal with the Mercenary Guild and the Lord of Clear Moon City?”
“Of course. As long as you can afford it, we can even help you kill the Emperor of the Great Cloud Kingdom.” Jiang Taixuan smiled, but this smile, in Liu Qingming’s eyes, was utterly chilling and treasonous.
“Then you just directly send someone to eliminate the Lord of Clear Moon City and the Mercenary Guild. When that time comes, all the Martial Artists in the city and I will thank you together.” Liu Qingming said excitedly.
Jiang Taixuan blinked. “Are you stupid? Would I do a losing business? No money, I can’t make them move.”
Right now, there’s only Li Yuanba. With what could he slay the Lord of Clear Moon City? Now, the people in the city don’t believe us. Once we act, it would be challenging the entire Clear Moon City. One-on-one fights are fine, but a group brawl is seeking death.
Moreover, who knows where the Lord of Clear Moon City is right now? Anyone with a brain knows to hide before breaking through to Dao Fruit.
“Money? Besides money, don’t you have any conscience at all? You watch so many Martial Artists die. Don’t you have any pity in your heart?” Liu Qingming raged.
“Don’t talk to me about this. And don’t talk to me about feelings either. Without money, I can’t help. The will is there, but not the strength.” Jiang Taixuan shrugged and spread his hands. “Since the Headmaster has no money, then, I won’t see you out!”
“You…” Liu Qingming was furious beyond words.
“Headmaster, remember our deal. I gave you back a Clear Moon Academy. You must also admit that Clear Moon Academy is inferior to my Divine Devil Dojo.” Jiang Taixuan said flatly.
“Rest assured. What I, Liu Qingming, promise, I will not go back on. But, I still have to say this: you heartless man.” Liu Qingming gave a cold snort and left.
Jiang Taixuan walked out of the dojo. Several people looked at him with strange expressions.
“What are you looking at? Keep eating.” Jiang Taixuan glared at them and continued his meal.
Boom!
A clear sky for thousands of miles suddenly resounded with claps of thunder. Li Yuanba’s expression turned grave. “Someone has stepped into Dao Fruit.”
“This direction, it’s not in Clear Moon City. It’s outside Clear Moon City.” Ahuai also said.
“It couldn’t be the Lord of Clear Moon City or someone from the Mercenary Guild, could it?” Ximen the Fatty swallowed his saliva, his face full of fear.
“Very likely.” Jiang Taixuan sighed lightly, yet showed no worry. “For the next few days, nobody goes out. Stay inside the dojo. You’ll be safe.”
After finishing the meal, the group chatted in front of the dojo, pulling up the Celestial Network to check information.
Many people did not believe what Jiang Taixuan said. Instead, many called him foolish for daring to offend both major powers, saying the Divine Devil Dojo was bound to be destroyed.
Scrolling through a few posts, Jiang Taixuan’s face hardened. He posted about the Blood Elixir refining matter as well. Instantly, it caused a huge uproar.
“This is impossible. How could the Lord of Clear Moon City do such a thing? Slander, this is slander!” – Mercenary Guild.
“Divine Devil Dojo, just because we won’t let you take missions, you start slinging mud?” – Xiao Family’s Great Elder, Xiao Qingshan.
“The Divine Devil Dojo is jealous of us. We have a chance to get Barrier Breaking Pills, and the Divine Devil Dojo doesn’t!”
Many families didn’t believe it. The Profound Grade Barrier Breaking Pill was something priceless and hard to find. Who wouldn’t want it? Besides, the Divine Devil Dojo and the Mercenary Guild were enemies.
Looking at the replies on the Celestial Network, this was within expectations. He was just giving these people a heads-up. Whether they believed it or not, he couldn’t control it.
Right at this moment, a post popped up: Clear Moon Academy and the Divine Devil Dojo. Poster: Clear Moon Academy Head, Liu Qingming.
“Ding. Mission: Strike down Clear Moon Academy, protect the Herb Field, let the misguided students see clearly that a low-tier academy like Clear Moon Academy is not fit to contend with the Divine Devil Dojo! Mission complete. Completion level… extremely high. Reward: One chance for specified Divine Devil Seed lottery draw. Divine Demon Nutrient Solution x1.”