Chapter 615: Giving You a Chance to Redeem Yourself

Chapter 615: Chapter 615: Giving You a Chance to Redeem Yourself

Cheng Yuan didn’t even bother to spare Yi Chen a glance. He helped Xuanyuan Potian up and instructed him coolly, "Potian, take care of the clean-up. I’ll wait for you outside."

"Yes, sir!"

Xuanyuan Potian saluted again.

Cheng Yuan beckoned to the stunned Lin Jianqiang and said amiably, "Director Lin, sorry for the trouble today. I’ll treat you to a drink sometime."

Lin Jianqiang repeatedly waved his hands in refusal. "I wouldn’t dare! It should be me treating you, Mr. Cheng!"

Cheng Yuan grinned. "We’re on the same side. No need to be so formal."

With that, Cheng Yuan led Lin Jianqiang and started walking out.

Hato Yui and Ishihara Gouken, who had been clamoring so fiercely moments ago, didn’t dare try to stop them. Instead, they cautiously shrank back, terrified that Cheng Yuan would notice them.

Unfortunately for them, Cheng Yuan possessed the Double Pupil. He spotted their furtive movements even with his back turned.

Cheng Yuan suddenly turned to look at Ishihara Gouken and said coolly, "Mr. Ishihara, where do you think you’re going?"

Ishihara Gouken instantly froze, not daring to move another inch.

Having said his piece, Cheng Yuan turned and walked out of the consulate.

Cheng Yuan was confident that Xuanyuan Potian would handle everything perfectly.

After Cheng Yuan left the consulate, Xuanyuan Potian finally breathed a small sigh of relief. He turned and shot a reproachful look at Yi Feng.

"Old Yi, is this how you raise your son? How am I supposed to promote him now?"

Yi Feng lowered his voice and asked, "War God, what is Mr. Cheng’s background? Why are you so respectful toward him?"

Xuanyuan Potian glanced back to confirm that Cheng Yuan had left the consulate, then pointed a finger toward the sky.

Yi Feng suddenly thought of something and shuddered violently!

"War God, I heard the Old Dragon King took on a disciple, who has already been named Young Marshal and is being groomed as the successor..."

Xuanyuan Potian smiled faintly. "Old Yi, you’re the one who guessed it. I haven’t said a thing."

"I understand!"

Yi Feng sighed, turning to Yi Chen with a look of resignation. "Ah Chen, you should be discharged from the military."

Yi Chen’s face changed, but he didn’t beg for mercy. He knew he had offended someone of monumental importance!

"Yes, sir! Yi Chen will obey!"

Xuanyuan Potian actually appreciated Yi Chen’s attitude and decided to give him a chance. "Yi Chen," he said in a low voice, "I’ll give you an opportunity to atone for your mistake. If you seize it, you can be demoted to a private and start over from the bottom!"

Yi Chen was ecstatic. He pointed at Ishihara Gouken and declared in a deep voice, "Ishihara Gouken just tried to assassinate the Young Marshal! His crime is punishable by death! I request that the Xuanyuan War God apprehend Ishihara Gouken!"

Ishihara Gouken was dumbfounded. "Yi Chen!" he shouted. "It was clearly that man who was indiscriminately killing people in the consulate! How can you turn this around and falsely accuse me?"

Xuanyuan Potian couldn’t be bothered with nonsense. "Then what are you waiting for?" he said grimly. "Kill him."

"Yes, sir!"

Yi Chen accepted the order. He produced a dagger from somewhere and lunged, stabbing swiftly at Ishihara Gouken’s throat!

Ishihara Gouken had already been crippled by Cheng Yuan; he was in no state to block Yi Chen’s attack!

A few moves later.

SCHLICK!

Ishihara Gouken’s throat was slit, and he soon collapsed in a pool of his own blood.

Xuanyuan Potian’s expression softened slightly. He asked in a testing tone, "Yi Chen, how do you think today’s incident should be reported?"

Yi Chen pondered for a moment before replying respectfully, "Reporting to the War God, Nakagawa Hisashi and Nakagawa Kikuo had a falling out over family conflicts, which led to an armed fight. In the end, both were severely injured and died from their wounds! As for Ishihara Gouken, he was accidentally killed while trying to break up the fight."

Xuanyuan Potian nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. I’ll leave this matter for you to handle. And remember, the Young Master and I were never at the consulate!"

"Yes, sir!"

Xuanyuan Potian waved a hand dismissively and strode out of the consulate, finding Cheng Yuan waiting for him not far away.

Xuanyuan Potian hurried forward and bowed respectfully to Cheng Yuan. "Young Master, I’ve kept you waiting."

Cheng Yuan asked coolly, "How was it handled?"

"Reporting to the Young Master, the brothers Nakagawa Kikuo and Nakagawa Hisashi fought each other to the death. Ishihara Gouken was accidentally killed while trying to intervene."

Cheng Yuan raised an eyebrow, a satisfied look on his face.

After a pause, Xuanyuan Potian added cautiously, "Your subordinate has demoted Yi Chen to a private. I wonder if the Young Master is satisfied with this arrangement?"

Cheng Yuan couldn’t be bothered with Yi Chen’s fate. "Potian," he asked coolly, "have you found any valuable information in your investigations these past few days?"

Xuanyuan Potian breathed a sigh of relief. ’Looks like the Young Master isn’t going to press the matter with Yi Chen,’ he thought.

"Young Master, decades ago, the person responsible for relaying messages for the ’ringleader’ was Master Huiming of the Vajra Temple. Many speculate that there was never any so-called ringleader—that Master Huiming himself *is* the ringleader!"

Cheng Yuan’s pupils constricted slightly. He had received intelligence about the Vajra Temple before.

’It’s just that he hadn’t been sure which specific person it was. Now, he finally knew. It was that old bald bastard, Huiming!’

"What’s that old bald bastard Huiming’s strength?"

"Decades ago, Huiming was a Half-Step Martial Saint. Now, he’s the sole surviving patriarch of the ’Hui’ generation at the Vajra Temple, so he’s definitely a Martial Saint. As for what tier... I don’t know. After all, he hasn’t made a move in decades."

A Martial Saint?

Possibly even a High Tier Martial Saint?

Cheng Yuan instantly felt the immense pressure!

’No!’

’I have to increase my strength as quickly as possible and make a trip to the Vajra Temple soon!’

"Alright, I understand. You’ve done well. The ringleader must be killed, but the accomplices can’t be spared either. Is the list of accomplices ready?"

"It’s ready. Please review it, Young Master!"

Xuanyuan Potian took out a list and handed it to Cheng Yuan with utmost respect.

Cheng Yuan briefly skimmed the list and was surprised to see a familiar name!

Lin Xiaofeng—Third Elder of the Illusion Sea!

Cheng Yuan’s eyes narrowed. He decided that after he was done with his current business, he would pay a visit to each of these "venerable" old seniors one by one!

Soon, Cheng Yuan finished reading the list and asked in confusion, "Potian, why are there only thirty-some people on here?"

"Reporting to the Young Master, most of them have already died of old age."

Cheng Yuan nodded in understanding. ’Looks like I need to hurry up with my revenge,’ he thought. ’How can I let all these old bastards just die of old age?’

Cheng Yuan took out a Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill and said amiably, "Potian, as the highest commander of the Southeast Defense Zone, your strength cannot fall behind. Take this Essence Enhancement Pill. Strive to reach the rank of Half-Step Martial Saint as soon as possible!"

"Thank you, Young Master."

Xuanyuan Potian took the Elixir and glanced at it subconsciously. Then, his eyes froze!

Four Pill Patterns?

How could it have four Pill Patterns?

Xuanyuan Potian was stunned, his face flushing bright red. "Young Master, a Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill is too precious! This subordinate cannot accept it! Please, Young Master, take this treasure back!"

Cheng Yuan said coolly, "Potian, I have plenty of Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pills. Just take it without worry. If you’re this formal again, you’re not treating me as one of your own."

THUD!

Xuanyuan Potian once again fell to his knees!

"Young Master, from this day forward, Potian is your most loyal dog! Whomever you want bitten, Potian will bite! There will be absolutely no hesitation!"

Cheng Yuan helped Xuanyuan Potian up and said gently, "Potian, you’re being too serious. Once you become a Half-Step Martial Saint, I will pass the Celestial Witch Nine Extremes Third Technique on to you!"

Xuanyuan Potian was ecstatic. "Thank you for your guidance, Young Master! This subordinate will put his all into his Cultivation! I will strive to become a Half-Step Martial Saint as soon as possible!"

As the two were talking, Cheng Yuan’s phone rang. It was a call from Kong Rong. Cheng Yuan quickly answered.

"Xiaoyuan, there’s movement from the Kunlun Void! Someone has come down from the mountain!"