Chapter 67: Rest Assured
Chapter 67: Rest Assured
Zhao Tianping died!
The new principal of Zongwu Academy, Zhao Tianping, who had reached the peak of the Fourth-Order Golden Body, was assassinated in public like this!
The person who killed him was the adopted son of Zongwu Academy’s former principal, Ling Yi.
Even though he had publicly admitted, for some reason, that he was responsible for Principal Shen’s death, and even though he revealed countless details of old unsolved cases, still no one expected Zhao Tianping’s life to end in such a manner.
Even fewer people expected Ling Yi, hailed as Zongwu Academy’s number one genius, that young man who had always kept an excessively low profile before, to possess such great courage, daring to avenge his adoptive father in this way!
When the scene of Ling Yi publicly killing Zhao Tianping was broadcast live, the internet boiled over like a pot of water.
No one thought they would witness such a plot unfold in real life!
It was truly too shocking!
On social media, people almost instantly split into two factions, arguing fiercely.
The point of their debate was not whether Zhao Tianping deserved to die, because even those desperately trying to whitewash Zhao Tianping had to admit that this shameless old scoundrel deserved to die ten thousand times over!
What people argued about was whether Ling Yi should have used this method to solve the problem!
Supporters clapped and cheered, exclaiming how satisfying it was!
“Whoever harms my family—if I had enough strength, I would kill him face-to-face just like that!”
“This traitor colluded with enemy nations, harmed colleagues, secretly eliminated anyone who had conflicts of interest with him, his hands soaked in blood. He should have died long ago!”
“Ling Yi was still merciful, actually giving him a quick death. Someone like that deserved to be sliced into a thousand pieces!”
“Serves him right! People like him deserve to die like that!”
Those who opposed also had their own reasons—
“No matter what, Ling Yi shouldn’t have killed someone publicly like that. He should have let Great Qin’s laws punish him! If he doesn’t face consequences for this, where is the justice in Great Qin’s laws?”
“What kind of signal does this send to others? It will corrupt our children!”
“Get lost! Corrupt children? Is there a problem with killing a traitor? Scum like Zhao Tianping deserve this kind of end!”
“Nothing is more positive than this. Let your child learn to be a person with guts, instead of being like you, only daring to spout nonsense online!”
“If your child had the courage for such blood vengeance, maybe they could achieve something in the future. I’m just afraid they’d be the kind of waste whose parents get killed, yet doesn’t even dare to let out a fart!”
“Did I even ask you?”
“…”
Outside the auditorium.
Ling Yi dragged Zhao Tianping’s corpse, slowly walking through the quiet summer campus of Zongwu Academy.
Silently, he said to the Enchantress in his mind, “Thank you.”
The Enchantress replied weakly, “Sis is tired, needs to sleep. Don’t bother me unless it’s a life-or-death crisis. I want to wake up naturally…”
“…”
Qian Luoying followed silently beside him, not asking where Ling Yi was going.
Today’s events were too thrilling.
They reminded her of that scene back at Heaven’s Gate Sect.
Ling Yi held too many deep secrets!
She knew that even without her, Zhao Tianping would definitely have died.
So at this moment, looking at the calm yet sorrowful Ling Yi, Qian Luoying felt only relief in her heart.
Ling Yi knew very well how lively the internet must be right now, but he didn’t care.
From the moment he made his decision, he hadn’t cared about how others would view this matter.
Human joys and sorrows are never truly shared.
Dragging Zhao Tianping’s corpse, he arrived all the way at the training building.
The main door was closed. Ling Yi stepped forward and tried his fingerprint; it could still open…
He then threw Zhao Tianping’s corpse at the building’s entrance, entered the training building alone, and took out a long blade.
“I said I would take your dog’s head to pay respects to my father. A person must keep their word.”
Cabinet.
In the large conference room.
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Qingbo, Second Prince Qin Xu, and others were conversing happily.
A little later, the diplomatic missions from Chu and Zhao would arrive.
Everything was about to be settled!
But at this moment, Sun Qingbo suddenly received a message.
“What? Ling Yi committed murder on the spot and killed Zhao Tianping?”
When Sun Qingbo received this news, he stood up in shock, his face full of disbelief.
That was his student, although he had already abandoned him.
But he never imagined Ling Yi would kill him publicly!
What was even more unexpected was that before his death, Zhao Tianping seemed to have gone mad for some reason, actually blurting out all the disgraceful things he had done over the years!
It spread throughout the entire nation!
Dead, and now utterly infamous!
Upon hearing this news, Qin Xu also looked shocked, even somewhat uneasy.
They had just received word that Qin Hao’s motorcade was about to enter the city!
How to stop them, how to control them, preventing them from causing trouble for tonight’s signing, was the top priority.
They never expected such an incident to occur at this critical moment.
“And Ling Yi?” Sun Qingbo looked at the person who came to report. “Where is he now?”
“He flew off towards the public cemetery with that Elder Qian…” The person who came to report also wore an expression of horror. “Seems like he took Zhao Tianping’s head with him…”
Whoosh!
The group in the large conference room felt a chill run down their spines.
A peak Golden Body expert was killed on the spot and beheaded just like that?
Ling Yi’s guts… were simply boundless!
And also… was Zhao Tianping an idiot?
Why did he confess everything he had done?
Did he lose his mind?
Regardless of their character, the people present were undoubtedly among the smartest in the nation.
Instantly, they felt a strong sense of retrospective fear—thank goodness they hadn’t let Zhao Tianping get involved more!
“Issue a wanted order. Arrest Ling Yi immediately, dead or alive,” Sun Qingbo said gravely after taking a deep breath.
“Also…” he pondered for a moment. “Strengthen the security for the two diplomatic missions and notify them to be careful.”
After the subordinate left, Qin Xu looked at Sun Qingbo with some worry. “That Ling Yi has that sect woman with him…”
“Let them kill!” Sun Qingbo said coldly. “The more they kill, the better!”
Qin Xu: “…”
“Ling Yi carried a strong Military stamp. It’s better if he went on a killing spree! I’d like to see who dares to step forward now!”
Sun Qingbo’s face turned ashen, and he was genuinely angry too.
…
At that moment, Luo Xue at Great Chu Academy, Su Qingqing who had been at the Military Headquarters in the Capital City for many days without returning home, and Ling Yun, who had been staying with her in the Military Headquarters dormitory recently, all watched the live stream online in real-time.
The entire process was filled with mystery, wonder, and was both shocking and exhilarating!
But the dominant feeling in their hearts was worry about Ling Yi’s situation ahead.
Upon hearing the news, Sister Zhao, who had been drinking with a group of people, ended the gathering on the spot. As soon as she stepped out, she called Ling Yi, wanting a more detailed understanding of the situation to see if she could help.
But Ling Yi’s phone was turned off.
Sister Zhao, her face full of concern, began instructing her subordinates to report any news to her immediately.
“My little brother… is too fierce, too ruthless, too damn manly!”
Qin Jiuyue, who had already returned to Spring City, was so shocked upon hearing the news that she was speechless for a long time.
That young man, who was very strong but kept a low profile, actually had that kind of courage?
The key was, how did he do it?
How did he make a Golden Body Peak expert reveal all his secrets?
And then stand there… motionless, letting himself be killed?
That method… was too terrifying!
But no matter what, she stood with Ling Yi!
After hesitating for a while, she still picked up the phone and called her family, with whom she hadn’t been in contact for a long time.
As a friend, she did not want anything bad to happen to Ling Yi.
Unlike the noisy internet, countless important figures in Qin State were shocked by this news in real life.
About Ling Yi, about that mysterious woman by Ling Yi’s side.
In the eyes of many, Zhao Tianping’s insane revelation of so many secrets was definitely not because of Ling Yi!
It must have been that woman!
Who was she?
How did she do it?
They even had a feeling: was Great Qin about to undergo a major change?
But as the saying goes, human joys and sorrows are not shared.
The world was vast.
And not everyone cared about such matters.
For example, the members of the Diplomatic Missions from the Chu and Zhao states.
Recently, their time in the Capital of Great Qin had been utterly fantastic!
At first, they were worried: would the Qin People be hostile towards them?
But after arriving, the extraordinary treatment they received quickly made them realize one thing –
Great Qin was truly finished!
Utterly cowardly!
Pathetically soft!
The Great Qin officials hosting them practically treated them like ancestors, showering them with endless flattery and seemingly sincere, servile smiles wherever they went.
A bunch of spineless wretches!
But damn, it felt good!
After behaving themselves for a day or two, many mission members finally couldn’t resist wanting to go out and have some fun.
Under normal circumstances, this would definitely not be allowed.
After all, they had special identities, representing the face of their respective countries.
But they simply couldn’t withstand the enthusiasm from the Great Qin side, which gave them a feeling they could do whatever they wanted.
Those people were practically begging to serve them on their knees.
If that was the case, then going to a bar for a drink and some relaxation wasn’t too much to ask, right?
So, some lower-ranking members of the mission who didn’t need to attend that night’s meeting found a random excuse, called a couple of accompanying Great Qin officials, and headed straight to a bar.
Bright lights, lively music, and hot girls.
This was the life they enjoyed!
Here, no one discussed the public killing of Zhao Tianping.
No one even cared who Zhao Tianping was.
Even if they knew, they just laughed: what does that have to do with me?
Several members from the Chu and Zhao Diplomatic Missions quickly got drunk. And after getting drunk, what did they do?
Of course, they harassed the girls…
Actually, picking up girls in a bar wasn’t hard.
With money and good looks, a simple wave could attract groupies willing to stick around.
As members of a Diplomatic Mission, even the lowest-ranking ones had decent looks and certainly plenty of money in their pockets.
But if the Qin People were this servile, wouldn’t using money and looks be a bit too boring?
Your high officials bow and scrape before us?
Then naturally… if we fancied someone, we’d just pull them over!
That was privilege!
A dream they could never achieve in their own countries!
Soon, chaos erupted in the bar.
Unsurprisingly, several mission members got beaten up.
Heads were bleeding, and broken bottles littered the floor.
Just as a group of passionate young men prepared to continue teaching these clueless drunks a lesson, the two accompanying Great Qin officials made a grand entrance.
These two men, who bowed and scraped, acting like servants before the Chu and Zhao mission members, instantly puffed up with an imposing aura when facing their own countrymen. They glared and shouted loudly.
“Do you know you’ve caused a huge disaster?”
“Do you know who these people are?”
“You’re finished!”
“Don’t think any of you can run!”
“These are distinguished guests!”
“They are our Great Qin’s most honored visitors!”
“Who did the hitting? Get ready to rot in jail!”
The once rowdy bar fell silent because of the roars of these two Great Qin officials.
Even the agitated music had stopped playing at some point.
Everyone looked at the two furious officials from Great Qin.
A Chu State envoy lay on the ground, his head covered in blood, still drunk and gritting his teeth as he said, “Is this… your Qin State’s way of treating honored guests? You’re all finished…”
Right then, an angry voice suddenly came from somewhere in the crowd—
“They are members of the diplomatic missions from Chu State and Zhao Country. These bastards came here to force us to cede territory and pay reparations!”
Members of diplomatic missions?
Cede territory and pay reparations?
Many people immediately frowned.
Human joys and sorrows may not connect, but the strength or weakness of a nation’s fate concerns every single person!
The person in the crowd continued, “Don’t you know yet? They’re here to sign the lease agreement for Eastern Sea City! Deputy Prime Minister Sun Qingbo is nothing but a huge traitor!”
The moment the words “Eastern Sea City” came out, the two Great Qin escorts immediately felt something was wrong, their hearts filled with shock. This matter was supposed to be a secret—how could anyone know?
Then, the person went on, “Someone just posted online, saying a bunch of bastards in the Cabinet are planning to lease Eastern Sea City to Chu State and Zhao Country for five hundred years! They even posted photos of the original contract! This is real, absolutely true!”
Five hundred years?
Is that any different from just giving it away?
Even though Eastern Sea City had been occupied by Chu State and Zhao Country for many years, it was still nominally Great Qin’s territory!
And now they want to lease it to them?
So it really is ceding territory and paying reparations!
This is treason!
The look in many people’s eyes changed instantly.
“Who is spreading rumors? Step forward!”
“This is all slander!”
“Don’t talk nonsense, there’s no such thing!”
“Utter nonsense!”
The two Great Qin escorts were going crazy with anxiety, hurriedly explaining and hoping to quickly take the diplomatic mission members away.
If they let the situation develop further, something big was likely to happen.
In their hearts, they also resented these diplomatic mission members. Can’t you just hit on girls normally? Stop pretending to be big shots!
Forcing someone to come with you—who do you think you are?
What kind of important person acts so cheaply?
At that moment, another cold laugh came from the crowd, “Spreading rumors? Slander? That’s really their usual style, just like the rumors about Zongwu’s Principal Zhao Tianping. When evidence was shoved in his face, he admitted it right then and there. Are you going to say later that he was deluded? Slander, slander my ass! Brothers, beat these bastards to death! Lease… lease my ass!”
“Bastards!”
“Traitorous dogs!”
“Kill them!”
Crash! Crash! Crash!
Shattering sounds everywhere!
Bottles rained down on the diplomatic mission members. The two Great Qin escorts couldn’t escape either, getting pelted along with them.
In no time, the bar descended into complete chaos.
By the time the Imperial Guard, alerted by the news, finally arrived, everyone—including the two Great Qin escorts—was already dead beyond dead.
Their bodies were cold.
The whole scene was a horrific sight!
As for those who had just attacked, they had long since vanished without a trace.
Want to check the surveillance footage?
Sorry, the machines were smashed too, the hard drives gone, nothing left.
Cemetery.
Ling Yi knelt before his Adoptive Father’s grave, tears in his eyes.
Zhao Tianping’s severed head was placed in front of the grave, with a plastic bag underneath.
Ling Yi didn’t want his dirty blood to stain this place.
Zhao Tianping had died with his eyes wide open, glaring at the Old Principal on the tombstone.
The Old Principal smiled back.
Incense burner, offerings, wine.
Each was placed in turn.
Ling Yi lit three sticks of incense, knelt there, holding them with both hands, raising them high above his head, tears moistening his eyes.
“Dad, I killed Zhao Tianping!”
“Even though he wasn’t the one who struck the blow, he was the main culprit behind your murder!”
“Today, your son cut off his dog’s head and came here to pay respects to you. You can rest in peace now in the underworld.”
“Don’t worry about what comes next. I’ll arrange everything for Xiaomei and Qingqing, then I’ll go to the Sect to cultivate.”
“When I have enough strength to kill Lu Qingming, I’ll bring his dog’s head to comfort your spirit!”
As he spoke, Ling Yi inserted the incense into the burner, then respectfully kowtowed three times before his Adoptive Father’s grave.
Qian Luoying stood quietly to the side, watching, filled with emotion.
Swift vengeance, this was the Jianghu.
This was the mortal world.
Afterward, Ling Yi stood up and turned on his phone.
A flood of messages instantly poured in.
The class group chat was exploding.
No one cared about Zhao Tianping’s scandal, or even his death. They were all worried about what Ling Yi would do next.
Publicly killing a big shot like Zhao Tianping—no matter how deserving of death he was—would have severe consequences for Ling Yi!
Ling Yi ignored it and directly called Gu Tong.
“You’ve entered the city, right?”
“Almost there.”
Gu Tong sighed on the other end.
He had already received all the news on the way.
Whether one approved of Ling Yi’s actions or not, nothing could be changed now.
Ling Yi smiled, “Senior Brother, don’t worry about me. I just followed my heart and did what I had to do. Don’t feel sorry for me either. Next, I’ll do one more thing for you all.”
“Ninth Brother, don’t be impulsive, please, please don’t be impulsive. We already have a plan here. Master Dong and Master Wang will protect us as we go to the palace to see the Monarch…”
Qin Hao’s anxious voice came through the phone, “Don’t do anything else now. Leave quickly, get out of Great Qin territory immediately. Zhao Tianping deserved to die. I’m confident we can handle this situation, as long as you’re safe…”
Ling Yi chuckled and said, “Sun Qingbo is bringing the Second Prince to sign the agreement with the diplomatic missions from Chu State and Zhao Country tonight. Once this contract takes effect, for the next few hundred years, Eastern Sea City will no longer belong to us at all.”
“They don’t care about being cursed by future generations for ten thousand years, but I do. I don’t want to regret it later, knowing I could have stopped it but did nothing. Don’t worry, I’m with Sister Ying. Nothing will happen.”
Silence lingered on the other end for a while before Qin Hao’s voice came through, “Ninth Brother, thank you!”
Ling Yi hung up and contacted Luo Xue.
“The underlings of the two countries’ diplomatic missions brought trouble on themselves, actively giving us a target. Their talks are already half ruined. This matter is already spreading online, and Sister Qing, Jian Ying, and I gave it another push…”
“If Sun Qingbo and his group aren’t insane, they should cancel this signing.”
“No, you’re wrong. This is their only chance. Using this method to gain the support of Chu State and Zhao Country is their real intention.”
Ling Yi spoke into the phone, “So, I still have to go. Send me all the intelligence.”
Silence on the other end.
Ling Yi said, “Be good.”
Luo Xue said, “I’m scared.”
Ling Yi smiled, “I have a top expert with me. Didn’t you already see?”
Another stretch of silence. Finally, after a sigh, Luo Xue agreed.
“After today, you might not be able to reach me for a long time,” Ling Yi said.
“Don’t worry, I won’t look for a boyfriend!” Luo Xue giggled on the other end.
“…”