Chapter 8: Confrontation in the Courtroom

I heard that you allowed a servant to enter the Gathering Spirit Formation yesterday, is that confirmed

Two forces collided in the air

However, for ordinary people, how they lived their daily lives remains unchanged now.

Old Xu, daring to act so arrogantly in my residence, do you intend to force me to eliminate all thirty of your illegitimate children both inside and outside your estate, or are you preparing to formally declare war against the Zhu family in alliance with the elder of the Qin family

The dispersal of spiritual energy

It is the elder of the Xu family

Elder Zhu was enraged, and a force no less imposing than that of Elder Xu surged into the air. Immediately afterward, a black vortex of spiritual energy began to draw in the spiritual energy from within the residence, wildly funneling it into the body of a middle-aged man who was gradually rising. His momentum continued to escalate, subtly hinting at the possibility of suppressing Elder Xu's presence.

The four individuals took their seats, and shortly after the soundproof barrier was raised in the main hall, a decision was reached. Elder Xu and Elder Qin left the Zhu residence with an air of arrogance.

The Zhu father and daughter, sensing the favorable situation, gradually restrained their presence and landed outside the main hall. Elder Zhu said, "Since you have come for official business, please enter the residence."

The two ministers have come with great force, clearly to swiftly determine the candidate for the Fourth Minister, so how could they easily allow the young lady to take it away?

Haha... misunderstanding, misunderstanding. Both of you should temper your anger. My purpose in this trip with Elder Xu is to discuss with Brother Zhu the matter of selecting the elder for the Fourth Pavilion. This is for the public good, not for personal gain. Let us not give outsiders a reason to laugh at us.

What a hassle

At this moment, two powerful forces fiercely surged towards the still self-absorbed Elder Xu, who was engaged in his own struggle.

There is no need to say that the only one who can communicate with Elder Xu from a distance must be the father of Miss Fuqin—Elder Zhu, one of the three great elders of Ziyun Town

The young lady has a wide circle of friends, and the senior brother from the same sect merely stopped by here to take a break; it is all a matter among the younger generation, which has led to a misunderstanding by Elder Xu.

Boom

On that day, the Zhu residence issued an order to bestow each person within the residence a spirit fruit to alleviate the hidden injuries caused by the disturbances during the day

Indeed

Zhu Fuqin indeed performed the "Revitalization Technique" on it, but the spiritual energy vortex was too domineering. Before the vortex could fully take shape, it had already absorbed a significant amount of spiritual energy from the spirit fruit tree, bringing it to the brink of extinction. Consequently, no one dared to entertain that thought any longer

Although each application lasts about ten minutes, each use consumes a portion of the mana from the "Sword Tongue Technique". Therefore, one can only maintain it for a maximum of three hours before the mana is depleted

The peak cultivation of the third rank erupted without restraint, bringing with it a second vortex of spiritual energy to confront the meddlesome elder, Elder Qin.

Although there is not much spiritual energy, it can be locked in, and it can also absorb spiritual energy from elsewhere to gradually nourish the spiritual fruit tree, which is excellent

Unlike the terrifying spiritual energy vortex of the Zhu family father and daughter, the activation technique exhibited by a first-grade cultivator can only produce a slight gathering effect. The spiritual energy vortex is quite small, with a diameter of no more than 1 meter, and its rotation speed is very slow. Moreover, due to the thin spiritual energy in this area, the strands of spiritual energy that gradually gather are rather inconspicuous.

Damn it

As soon as the words were spoken, the vortex of spiritual power spun wildly, the momentum surged higher and higher, both feet lifted off the ground, slowly approaching the vicinity of Elder Zhuge, and the momentum surged once again!

After chatting for a while in the room, Lu Hangzhi suddenly heard a dense and chaotic sound of footsteps coming from outside the courtyard. Just as he was feeling puzzled, a loud laughter echoed throughout the Zhu residence from outside.

Three people walked out of the room, only to see that all the maids in the courtyard had been startled and gathered at the entrance of the courtyard, surrounding the calm and unassuming young lady, Zhu Fuqin

The heart of the army is greatly alarmed

At the head of the kang, the damaged spirit fruit tree is losing its spiritual energy, continuously leaking out from a two-inch deep wound, the emerald green leaves are once again shrouded in a layer of dull and wilted aura, drooping down languidly.

The spirit fruit tree before me is quite extraordinary

At this moment, Zhu Fuqin moved.

The matter concluded with the discussions among the servants of the Zhu residence

However, the Army Aviation is now facing another headache:

This spirit fruit tree was inadvertently discovered by Senior Brother Xuanxin during an external mission, found in the lair of a fifth-grade demon beast. In the midst of a fierce battle, it was accidentally harmed, and the details regarding its variety remain unclear—however, the fact that it could be kept under the care of a fifth-grade demon beast undoubtedly indicates that it is not an ordinary item

The activation technique must be maintained continuously in order to produce effects. Once interrupted, the spiritual energy will continue to dissipate

The effect of the spiritual energy vortex was even better than expected; it not only halted the loss of spiritual energy but also gradually nourished the spirit fruit tree, producing further nurturing effects, which greatly reassured Lu Hang.

The niece playing the zither truly possesses extraordinary talent; she has already attained such cultivation before the age of eighteen... Ah! Old Zhu, do not act impulsively...

Master Xuanxin also left in disappointment

The aviation personnel were filled with frustration

Due to severe damage, it is simply impossible to survive unless a group of monks is arranged to continuously tend to the healing and nourishment of the spirit fruit trees every day

... ...

Soon, the three major families announced to all cultivators in Ziyun Town that the position of the Fourth Elder would temporarily be held by the newly promoted third-grade cultivator, the former guardian "Wu Zhichu", who will be responsible for leading the guard troops to protect Ziyun Town

Haha... Zhu Daoyou, it seems that your esteemed disciple from the Xuanxin Sect does not intend to support your Zhu family's city management in Ziyun Town

It is unexpected that the esteemed Zhu family is not entirely secure; the two families joining forces do not regard the servants within the Zhu residence at all

Elder Zhu nodded slightly and changed his tone to say

With closed eyes, feeling the overflowing sense of spiritual comfort, Lu Hang secretly resolved

Even Zhu Fuqin completely cast aside the thought of the spirit fruit tree for not being able to offer any assistance

A group of maidservants witnessed the entire process of Elder Xu being humiliated, and they were filled with excitement, engaging in lively discussions.

Old Xu, the matter at hand is of utmost importance

Are you feeling discontented?

Minister Xu was openly ridiculed, snorting angrily through his nostrils, his voice like thunder, echoing across the Zhu residence.

Wu Zhichu assumed office.

How did he come here

Since this is a matter of public concern, why deliberately harm the Zhu family? Uncle Qin's explanation is something I, Fuqin, cannot accept. As a disciple of the Xuanshen Sect, if I cannot uphold the honor of my family and the sect, how can I face my position in Ziyun Town in the future? How can I face my fellow disciples?

Just now, in a moment of pride, I injured quite a few servants and guests of the Zhu family, fully believing that I could deliver a lesson that would be deeply etched in their memories and give my niece a show of strength. However, I did not expect the retribution to come so swiftly. The father and daughter of the Zhu family joined forces, utilizing a vortex of spiritual energy, which was equivalent to single-handedly contending against two fourth-grade cultivators. With a muffled groan, I staggered back three large steps before coming to a halt, panting heavily, my face flushed like the tide.

The young lady is truly impressive

The colors of Luhang, Green E, and Congfang changed dramatically

No one expected that Lu Hang would be so dedicated to tinkering and fussing, stubbornly using the two low-grade spirit stones he had just obtained to maintain his magical power. He worked tirelessly for over ten hours, diligently sustaining the spiritual energy vortex. In the process, he also used the Water Control Technique three times to nourish the spirit tree, ensuring that the spirit fruit tree thrived with vitality

Do not worry, you are still young. Although your cultivation has reached the peak of the third rank, your combat experience and command skills are indeed not as good as those of your predecessor. As your father, I actually do not wish for you to be distracted by the matters of the guard camp, which would delay your cultivation. Do you understand what I mean?

Elder Zhu cast a glance at the crowd, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "He is indeed a person of fortune, very well, go ahead."

The daughter has taken her leave

Lu Hang slightly frowned

Having missed the opportunity for the position of the minister, the young lady maintained a calm expression, though her heart was undoubtedly filled with resentment. However, at this moment, I am completely unable to intervene. The only thing I can do is to devote myself to cultivation, striving to stabilize my status as a first-grade practitioner as soon as possible. This will not only allow me to gradually assist the young lady but also enhance my own survival capabilities

Before Zhu Fuqin could speak, another calm and upright voice rose from another direction within the residence

It seems that the young lady's position as the Fourth Elder is firmly established, and her leadership of the Guard Camp is assured.

Just as it was about to erupt, it was timely intercepted by Elder Qin

Lu Hang only felt a slight tremor in his eardrums, struggling to stand firm. When he turned his head, he saw that Green E and Cong Fang's bodies trembled, their faces quickly turning pale, clearly affected by a significant impact. The group of maidservants beside the young lady also swayed unsteadily.

Although many servants were injured as a result, it was still worthwhile to let Elder Xu suffer a loss outside the Zhu residence, after all, they did not dare to officially go to war with the two prominent families

Soon, a miniature aura vortex enveloped the spirit fruit tree, slowly rotating

At that moment, another force intervened, stirring up trouble, with its presence felt before it was seen

Miss Zhu's senior brother thought of his junior sister's "Revitalization Technique"

Hmph

Perhaps due to the enhancement of his physique by the essence of the spiritual fruit, Lu Hangzhi did not suffer any hidden injuries, yet the impact on his heart was considerable

Well

The sonic wave swept through the Zhu residence

Indeed impressive

Zhu family father and daughter stepped out of the hall and exchanged a glance.

What the father said is true

Zhu Fuqin spoke in a calm tone, showing no signs of any unusualness

Reluctantly, I can only continue to ponder and exhaust my brain in search of a solution

If only the injured wound could be wrapped up to preserve the spiritual energy

Ziyun Town is still governed by the three prominent families, with little change

With formidable strength and a voice that resonates like thunder, it is evident that the mastery over spiritual power has reached an extraordinary level. Is this the power of a peak third-grade cultivator

At that moment, Minister Xu was lamenting incessantly

Old Xu turned his gaze, gritting his teeth in resentment as he suppressed his anger, turning his face to the side

Wait a moment

In a moment of great joy, Lu Hang decided to take action without hesitation

A cultivator practices daily, and since spiritual energy is inherently limited, it is naturally impossible to waste time on a spirit fruit tree of unknown value and uncertain origins

It was only an hour ago that it had been nourished, yet now it has already lost a significant amount, appearing as if it would sustain damage if not nourished again. Indeed, the damaged spirit fruit tree is like a bottomless pit, no wonder Cong Fang urged herself to give up.

... ...

While laughing dryly, Elder Qin suddenly realized that with the assistance of the spiritual energy vortex, Zhu Fuqin's momentum was rising steadily, to the point where it seemed likely to push him out of the Zhu residence and out of the center of the vortex. He was immediately taken aback and hurriedly restrained his own momentum

The principle of "Revitalization Technique" is to form a vortex of spiritual energy, gathering the surrounding spiritual energy to a single point. Isn't it just the right way to reassemble the dissipated spiritual energy? Damn! Such a simple principle, I really am foolish!

Upon consuming a spirit fruit, a rich aura of spiritual energy filled the body, swiftly replenishing the spiritual energy that had not yet fully recovered from the morning's spellcasting

Only the fellow minister, Elder Zhu, would dare to openly mock Elder Xu for being overly suspicious and alarmist

He resolved the most challenging problem that even the young lady could not handle with a casual remark

I heard from the young lady that the position of the Wei Ying Minister has been vacant for many days, which is detrimental to the safety of Ziyun Town. Recently, it is imperative to select a candidate, and it seems that the Xu family minister is coming to exert pressure.

At this pace, as long as it is maintained for a period of time, this spirit fruit tree should be able to recover

The Xuanxin Sect occupies the Spirit Peak, where spiritual energy is abundant and there are countless spiritual tree formations, thus it would not regard ordinary spirit fruit trees as worthy of attention or carry them around.

Only Lu Hang's expression was slightly somber, and he did not speak