Chapter 242 - 129: The Qi Family’s Suppression

Chapter 242: Chapter 129: The Qi Family’s Suppression

On a quiet, tree-lined path.

The middle-aged man was dressed in fine robes. A cyan feather swayed gently from his temples.

This man was Yu Mingxuan, one of the four Vice Mountains of the Martial Arts Academy.

He strolled leisurely, glancing at the pretty girl beside him. "Sheng, you’ve been auditing classes at the Scholars’ Academy these past few days. The instructor’s lecture on the principle of checks and balances was excellent. Did you grasp anything from it?"

"Everyone in their place, mutually restraining each other..."

Yu Sheng walked along, shaking her head as she recited the phrase listlessly. Only at the very last word did she discreetly lick her lips.

Yan Jin, following silently behind, turned her head to hide a smile.

For the past ten-odd days, her Master had sat bored stiff in the classroom. Her mind was consumed with what delicious food to buy on the street after class, and she constantly muttered about how to move her residence next door to Senior Brother Lin.

She had only memorized this one line and trotted it out every day to deal with this elder.

"..."

Sure enough, Yu Mingxuan slowly came to a halt, a hint of anger welling in his eyes. "Well then, in all the days you’ve been staying at the Martial Arts Academy, have you found any students you like? Have you made contact with any of them?"

"I’m still looking."

Yu Sheng gave another perfunctory reply, grumbling inwardly.

’Who wants to take on a disciple? I’m a little demon who eats a chicken without spitting out the bones.’

’The moment Lin Shu gives the word, I’ll rise up and kill you all!’

"Too lazy!"

Yu Mingxuan frowned tightly, his voice stern. "Do you have any idea how much the Yu Family sacrificed to clear out this Vice Mountain position for you?"

He sighed. "This is a generous gift from the clan. You must know to be grateful and not betray the painstaking efforts of your elders."

"..."

Yan Jin lowered her gaze slightly, a wave of emotion passing through her.

’Who should really be grateful to whom?’

The Yu Family had lost Yongzhou Pass and all of their prestige with it. Two or three hundred young Immortal Descendants had perished there. Consequently, many Immortal Families had long been dissatisfied with these Mountain Gods, but they didn’t dare to speak out due to the reputation of the Half-Life Immortal Family.

Under these circumstances, what her Master had done wasn’t a major event in the eyes of the Immortal Families—she had only saved a few disciples. However, her performance during the demon scourge was commendable.

This was the only chance the Yu Family had left to salvage a shred of their reputation.

’This is hardly a generous gift. It’s just that they have no one else to choose.’

"Also, are you going to see that disciple of yours again?"

Yu Mingxuan reminded her, "You are now a Martial Arts Academy Vice Mountain. You won’t lack disciples to command. You must sever ties with him as soon as possible. You absolutely cannot let the Yongzhou Immortal Sect associate you with him any longer."

Once the cunning rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked.

As things stood, Lin Shu’s value to both Yu Sheng and the Yu Family was far outweighed by the negative influence he brought.

Take the matter of Yongzhou Pass, for example.

According to the disciples who were rescued, it was Senior Brother Lin who single-handedly held the rear and repelled the Demon General.

How outrageous!

The credit for this feat should belong entirely to Yu Sheng.

It was *her* skillful command, *her* formidable strength.

The entire incident should have no connection to anyone else. Lin Shu, merely a disciple, simply did what he was supposed to do.

"What’s it to you?" Yu Sheng suddenly looked up, her face full of displeasure.

"You..." Yu Mingxuan was taken aback.

Although he had long heard Yu Duchuan’s assessment of this girl, his observations over the past few days had led him to believe Yu Sheng was actually quite obedient and well-behaved.

He had assumed it was just two juniors slandering each other in a power struggle.

He never imagined that after just a dozen or so days, she would dare to defy him so rudely.

’Does she really think that being propped up as a Vice Mountain makes her my equal?’

"So ungrateful."

Yu Mingxuan’s eyes narrowed. Frustrated by her failure to live up to expectations, he said, "Go on, keep contacting him. This foolishness will sooner or later deeply disappoint the clan elders!"

’She won’t even walk the path the clan has laid out for her.’

He had taught at the Qiankun Martial Arts Academy for many years and had seen countless Immortal Descendants, yet he had never met one so dull-witted and stubborn.

"Bleh!"

Yu Sheng made a face. "Then demote me."

With that, she grabbed Yan Jin’s hand and ran, giggling, off the path.

The little chick might not see things as clearly as others, but there was one thing she understood.

Right now, the Yu Family needed her; she wasn’t the one begging the Yu Family.

"You wretched thing!"

Yu Mingxuan finally couldn’t stop himself from cursing out loud.

If not for the clan’s instructions, he couldn’t be bothered to deal with this idiot.

He watched as the two girls’ figures vanished from sight.

He slowly retracted his gaze and summoned a Storage Ring from his sleeve. He had been hesitating whether to give this item to her, but now he didn’t need to think twice.

This time, the Yu Family truly intended to prop up Yu Sheng.

Besides the position of Martial Arts Academy Vice Mountain, they had also arranged her future prospects.

If she wanted to become a Celestial Pride, how could she not have suitable disciples under her command?

Arranging for Lin Shu to be in the Martial Arts Academy, well-fed and well-cared-for, was naturally to prevent him from wandering around outside with the status of a Mountain Master and embarrassing the Yu Family.

Secondly, they intended to make full use of him.

If he could break through to the Golden Core realm, he could shield his Master from a calamity in the future.

Beyond that, Yu Sheng still lacked a true Mountain Master Disciple to act as her protector.

This time, five Mountain Master Disciples were entering the mortal world, two of whom would be coming to Anren Prefecture.

Qian Yiru was an obvious choice; never mind the ordinary clan members, even the Celestial Prides of the Yu Family had their eyes on him.

However, he still had his master’s last command to fulfill.

Once he avenged Yu Qiheng, numerous Immortal Descendants would surely extend olive branches.

Yu Mingxuan was just a Martial Arts Academy Vice Mountain, his Magical Power barely at the Golden Core realm. In terms of both strength and resources, he couldn’t compete with his peers.

But aside from Qian Yiru, there was the other young disciple with an Innate Sword Heart. His master, Yu Xin, had also died at Yongzhou Pass.