Chapter 1228: Liu Xuanji

Chapter 1228: Chapter 1228: Liu Xuanji

Liu Xuanji finished speaking and didn’t wait for Pei Yan to reply, sinking down onto her seat. The person behind her hurriedly summoned a simple, unadorned chair and placed it beneath her. Once seated, Liu Xuanji mocked herself, "People get old and their legs don’t work so well. Sitting down to talk; I hope little friend Pei doesn’t mind? Little friend has come from afar as a guest, don’t be constrained, feel free to sit and talk."

Saying this, Liu Xuanji waved her hand and the person behind her immediately moved an identical chair towards Pei Yan. Pei Yan raised his hand to refuse the action, then touched the spatial ring as he gazed at the sprawling architectural complex behind Liu Xuanji that almost occupied the entire street, and sighed, "The old gentleman says that guests from afar are treated well, yet not letting us even near the door seems a bit insincere, doesn’t it?"

"Little friend comes with a fierce aura and killing intent; considering little friend’s usual style, I fear a disagreement could lead to a large fight! Alas! The estate behind me was built by my ancestors. Though its destruction is not a big issue, given it can be reconstructed, but I’ve grown attached over the long years. Breaking a few jars and pots would pain my heart for half a day; I can’t bear it! Therefore, speaking outside and clearing things up is better. Once everything is clear, it’s never too late for me to invite everyone inside and offer apologies and recompense." Liu Xuanji sat down, didn’t even raise her eyelids, and responded with an unhurried smile.

"Hahaha! I didn’t expect that my reputation has long been infamous!" Pei Yan laughed heartily at this, summoned a sofa from the spatial ring, and sat directly on it. This time, even though Hu Jiu did not sit equally with him, he clearly showed his stance and position by standing closely beside Pei Yan, accepting the scrutinizing gaze directed at him.

"Hehehe, Pei Xiaoyou, you jest! Truly, in every generation, new talents replace the old. Throughout my life, I’ve never seen so many young talents emerge at the same time before this era. To possess such strength at your age is something I’ve never heard of before! I didn’t expect that when my young grandson held a worthless toy that contained sword qi, Pei Xiaoyou absorbed it and simulated seven or eight layers of our Liu Family Sword Qi. The proficiency even surpassed my unworthy descendants, which makes me ashamed! Yet, it’s a pity Pei Xiaoyou’s studies are extensive and his ambition isn’t in this path. If someone with your aptitude focused solely on Sword Dao, your future achievements would be limitless."

Liu Xuanji’s words were clear to Pei Yan, purely twofold: first, don’t forget the favors received from our family’s junior; second, this Hongjun Sword Furnace’s sword qi learned by Pei Yan can also be learned by others, so it can’t be used as solid evidence to threaten him. Finally, if Pei Yan is willing to resolve the matter peacefully, their side could offer sect secrets in exchange.

Though Pei Yan understood, he wasn’t planning to accept the offer and shook his head in self-mockery, "Oh, Elder Liu jests! I have no aptitude. I merely imitate without depth, and what I learned is so superficial that even the sword qi left by your sect in a friend’s body, I couldn’t clean thoroughly. This Hongjun Sword Furnace’s profound knowledge is truly vast; I fear that even if I dedicate my life to it, I’d merely glimpse a tiny part."

"Oh?" Liu Xuanji slightly raised her half-closed eyelids, seeing Pei Yan wasn’t accepting her terms to leave matters unresolved, she had anticipated this result before the visit. She directly stated, "Pei Xiaoyou, I fear you didn’t come to chat with me today, so whatever you wish to say, just say it."

"Elder! That’s refreshing!" Pei Yan said as he stood up and cupped his hands towards Liu Xuanji. Before sitting down again, he waved his arm, and the individuals behind him quickly understood. First Jiang Feiyang and Jiang Donghu carried Wang Wenze, who was sitting tensely on a litter, out from the crowd and placed him beside Pei Yan. Then Xia Yu and Zheng Jia Ru emerged with the bodies of two investigators from the spatial ring. Finally, Hati ordered someone to throw the severely injured Xiang Zizhen to the front of the crowd and placed his clan members’ bodies in front of the formation.

Seeing the notorious Embroidered Robe Envoy, Deputy Commander Xiang Zizhen now in such a miserable state, even the Hongjun Sword Furnace members who were informed beforehand could not help but gasp, gaining a new understanding of Pei Yan’s tyranny and ruthlessness. Meanwhile, the growing crowd on both sides of the street let out cries of shock.

"This is my friend; since I began my cultivation path, he has been by my side, taking care of me. And yet, he was injured by the sword qi from Hongjun Sword Furnace, now rendering him a cripple, unable to move!" Pei Yan pointed at Wang Wenze beside him. He proclaimed to everyone present, his voice growing increasingly loud, finally filled with anger like a great bell, shaking the venue.

Wang Wenze introduced by Pei Yan looked embarrassed, knowing Pei Yan was exaggerating to seek justice for his side, so he dared not move, closed his eyes, and slumped into the chair, feigning a ghostly appearance as if he was at death’s door.

"You~!" A recently arrived elder of Hongjun Sword Furnace who had checked Wang Wenze’s condition at the investigation group’s residence was furious to the core. Wang Wenze clearly had most of the sword qi removed and was on the verge of recovery, yet now Pei Yan claimed he was severely injured beyond treatment!

Unable to stand Pei Yan’s twisting of facts, this elder pointed at Pei Yan intending to expose him but was stopped by Liu Xuanji’s dry cough. Currently, whether the injury is serious or not wasn’t the key issue; since it was attributed to Hongjun Sword Furnace’s techniques, defending the actions was indefensible.

Seeing the opposing side not stopping him from continuing, Pei Yan pointed to the corpses and continued, "These are two colleagues from my investigation hall, friends from the Dragon Realm tribe who came to assist me. They all fell during this attack! Xiang Zizhen! You Embroidered Robe Envoy also have people who met their demise, right? Loudly tell everyone under whose sect’s technique they died."

"Reporting to the Lord, my disciples all died under the techniques of Hongjun Sword Furnace. The bodies are in our residence; if those present don’t believe, I can send someone to bring them back for the elders of various sects to verify." Xiang Zizhen had stopped the bleeding with his own strength, wounds healing slowly; only his eyes remained hollow, sending chills and fear to others. Regardless, he dutifully faced the direction of Pei Yan’s voice and respectfully reported back.

"Elder Liu, do you need to personally check if I’m intentionally falsifying or falsely accusing your sect?" Pei Yan respectfully asked Liu Xuanji.

"No need!" Liu Xuanji refused outright. If the other side dared to come, it showed that the matter was already confirmed, and there was no need to disgrace himself.

"Good! Elder Liu is straightforward! Are there any elders present from various sects wishing to verify themselves?"