34 Four Seas Cour (1/2)
”Please halt, this is a routine check!”
West Gate, Qinghe County.
Numerous martial artists clad in Spirit Returning Sect's robes were scrutinizing the many who were passing by the gate, and they paid special attention to the large carts passing by. Bribery did not work, and they create chaos in the vicinity.
An ox carriage slowly passed by, and as Zhou Wenwu observed the scene, he became increasingly nervous.
He thought that he could not hide from the strict checks, and would be forced to fight his way out.
Luckily for him, he realised that Song Zhong was not around, and heaved a sigh of relief.
By fearing the Spirit Returning Sect's reputation, the people entering the county did not dare to disobey. Many women were pulled out from their carriages, embarrassed. Their bodyguards were agitated.
Even though the checks were slow, the queue was still moving, and not long after, it was Fang Yuan's turn.
”Is it your wife or your daughter in the cart? Get her out and let me see!”
A perverted Sect member came forward and prepared to open the curtains.
”Keke...”
Fang Yuan looked into the cart, as though the whole thing was a joke.
”What are you laughing at?”
He could sense that the Sect member was already wielding a knife.
”You are with Song Zhong? You don't even know your own death, what an idiot!”
Fang Yuan shook his head, the fingers on his right hand opened and quick as a lightning, he struck.
”Kacha! Crack!”
A distinct sound followed as the Sect member held onto his forearm, and with agony written on his face, he fell to the ground.
”Eagle Claw Technique?”
The few Spirit Returning Sect members in the vicinity looked at each other, and under the command of a young man clad in a green robe, they rushed forward, ”Together!”
”Ping!”
Fang Yuan took a deep breath and his skin starting to turn greenish-black. He did not run but took a step forward to counter-attack.
After avoiding the sword, he felt no pain when fists and kicks landed on his body, and even so for blunt weapons, the most he felt was a slight itch.
On the contrary, his claws struck out and every Sect member fell to the ground, wailing in pain.
This scene created even more chaos at the gates, and reinforcements came.
”Zhou Wenwu, now it's your time to perform!”
Fang Yuan scoffed, spun around, headed into the city and disappeared.
”I am the son of Spirit Returning Sect's deacon, Zhou Tong!”
Zhou Wenwu stood out and raised an iron token. ”With the Sect's token as proof, I am here to report Elder Song, for killing my entire family of 73! May the Sect uphold justice for me!”
His last few words were loud and could be heard by all, and the Sect members changed their expression after hearing him.
Even though Song Zhong might be powerful, he could not do whatever he wanted in Qinghe County, and now that Zhou Wenwu said his piece, the Sect would definitely do something.
”This is really Zhou Wenwu!”
Not long after, a group of Sect members hurriedly brought an old man to the gate, looked at Zhou Wenwu and comforted him, ”Do not worry, for the Spirit Returning Sect will not let his murderer off the hook!”
He stared at Song Zhong's followers who were laid on the ground and waved his hand. ”Capture them!”
Many disciples rushed forward and used thick ropes to tie them up.
”Uncle Xue, I hope you will uphold justice for me!”
Zhou Wenwu let his emotions run wild, as tears welled up in his eyes.
However, the truth was that he felt vengeful deep within him.
The Sect would have known what had actually happened at Qingye City. All other elders had condoned Song Zhong's followers to wreck havoc, but all of them did nothing to blown things out of proportion, and therefore pressure the Sect Master.
However, the Sect Master remained calm despite the chaos.
It was as though the entire Sect swallowed her!
”Oh, where is the warrior that escorted you?”
Elder Xue felt Zhou Wenwu's pulse and appeared curious.
”Brother Fang? I think he left by himself...”
Zhou Wenwu knew that Fang Yuan did not want to get involved in the situation and so he said, ”Where is the Sect Master? I want to see her right away!”
”This of course, but before that, may I introduce you to the area's Elder, Elder Han! He has waited for you for quite a while already!”
Elder Xue grabbed Zhou Wenwu's arm, and with his strength, Zhou Wenwu had no chance of escaping, even if he wasn't injured.
”Alright!”
Zhou Wenwu agreed, albeit unwillingly.
...
Within the crowd, Fang Yuan witnessed the scene and dispersed with the crowd.
”Indeed…...The Spirit Returning Sect's internal conflicts are at its peak now, and Zhou Wenwu might be made use of by the elders!”
He did not want things to end up this way, and therefore created the chaos to attract attention, and took his leave.
Even Zhou Wenwu, their descendent had such treatment. What would he as an outsider receive?