Chapter 84 (1/2)

Chapter 84: Time to Farm Hard Monsters

Qiao Zishan was really glad that Vigilante A had gotten a butler. Or else, on the matter of sharing martial arts knowledge, he would have hesitated to ask Vigilante A. It was too easy for people to mistake that as being greedy about other people’s school of martial arts, or worse, being thought as a spy.

He immediately said, “If the two Venerable Ones are willing, that would be great. Please help me to ask them if you could.”

Zheng Dao agreed. Then the two found another tea house to sit as Zheng Dao contacted Fang Ning.

Coincidentally, Fang Ning had wanted to talk to Qiao Zishan about solving the impenetrable defense issue. Even if Qiao Zishan did not contact him, he would need to find an excuse to contact Zishan.

He replied immediately, “Let’s meet and talk.”

Within the time for a cup of tea, Vigilante A appeared in front of the two.

“Venerable One.”

“Hero.”

Vigilante A said, “I understand the issue. Character building is not a difficult issue to solve, but I need to know what your cultivation method is before I can tailor the solution to you.”

Qiao Zishan’s face lit up and said immediately, “Of course.”

He slightly recalled the method and prepared to recite the method to Vigilante A.

At this moment, his phone rang.

He apologized and then walked out of the private room to take the call.

Qiao Zishan said, “Hello, is it Elder Feng? What’s the matter?”

A stern voice came from the other side of the phone call, “Zishan, are you going to leak the Morality cultivation method unreported?”

Qiao Zishan was not surprised that his own actions were monitored. The city was where the Truth Department was stationed, so every corner was monitored. As the Leader of the Truth Department’s Special Investigation Unit, he has tons of secrets and was definitely put under strict surveillance. He was not trying to be discreet, as he never did anything remotely bending the rules, so they would definitely find out.

He asked in a hushed tone, “Elder Feng, I was just sharing what I found about cultivation with two friends, that doesn’t count as leaking, does it?”

Elder Feng replied, “The cultivation of Morality is our trump card against demonic creatures. If we share it out simply, would you take responsibility if they discover the method’s weak point?”

Qiao Zishan said, “For the sake of letting more people learn this, the Truth Department had already shared it with the Truth Department, allowing all members of the Truth Department to learn it freely. Anyone who could learn it at an entry-level can study under me, it was just because not many people can learn it. If the demons want to know, they’d have already found out.”

Elder Feng countered, “That’s what I wanted to say. When your family wanted to open it to everyone to learn, I have objected strongly. None of you listened, saying the more people could learn it, the better the chance to fight a winning fight with the demons. And look what it has come to? All of those people who could learn it was struggling to continue.”

“Conversely, Elder White who was hidden among us could send people to learn it. After this demonic spawn laid his hands on the entry-level method, he must’ve realized that Morality is the demons’ natural enemies. The reason he had left us to start his own clan must be related to this.”

Qiao Zishan was speechless, he had never been the type to argue, “And your point is?”

Elder Feng said, “The rules had already been set in place, so I will follow. Since it was sanctioned that any member of the Truth Department could learn it freely, you cannot share it simply with any outsiders, unless Vigilante A would join the Truth Department.”

Qiao Zishan sighed, but Elder Feng was higher in authority than he is, and he was right. With his non-confrontational personality, he could only relent, “Alright, I will follow your wishes.”

When he returned, Qiao Zishan apologized to the two and explained the situation, saying Elder Feng forbade anyone who is not part of the Truth Department from learning it.

Zheng Dao comforted Qiao Zishan and offered his understanding. After all, as someone in an organization, every little decision could be restricted, it was a normal occurrence.

Vigilante A asked, “Who’s that Elder Feng?”

Qiao Zishan answered, “He was in charge of the cultivation methods in the Truth Department, the Hallmaster of the Truth Department’s Hall of Lores. Power-wise, he’s about the same as my uncle, but his position is higher than my uncle’s.”

Vigilante A asked, “How does he usually behave?” 1

Qiao Zishan did not hear the underlying message of Vigilante A’s question, he said, “Many people said he was overly stubborn, but I could tell, it was all for the greater good. Other than that, he’s pretty fair.”

Vigilante A said, “That’s a shame. If that’s the case, I shall take my leave.”

Qiao Zishan thought it was because both of them could not share their knowledge about cultivation, so he apologized again, “I’m sorry to have wasted your time to make this journey. I didn’t think it through, please forgive me.”