Chapter 179
Chapter 179: No Need to Be Afraid
This method has a prerequisite: having enough money to afford it. It is a cultivation technique that consumes both wealth and time, and it is painful. Yet, it is the most suitable for Wang Jie.
If he were to face Wu Yun in battle now, she might not even be able to land a blow on him. The thunder pattern alone could delay enough time for him to evade.
As for his power, it has increased during this period. The further along it goes, the slower the growth becomes, as the materials are running low.
He stepped out of his quarters, feeling refreshed. After enduring four months of lightning strikes, it felt as if he was seeing the light of day once more.
In the distance, a familiar figure passed by quickly.
“Wang Jie!” he called out.
The figure quickened his pace, not even turning back.
Wang Jie frowned. Such audacity! Had he gotten too proud to acknowledge him?
He took a step forward, blocking the figure’s path. His expression darkened as he looked at the person.
Mu Ran was startled and quickly bowed, “Master, you’ve left seclusion. Congratulations on your improved cultivation. Someone is looking for me outside, so I’ll take my leave now.”
“Stop.”
Mu Ran wanted to continue but was quickly stopped by Wang Jie.
“How did you get that bruise on your face?” Wang Jie asked.
Mu Ran’s face bore a glaring slap mark. It wasn’t just a simple injury anymore. Cultivators could expel bruises easily, but this slap mark still remained, indicating that the one who struck him had done so with enough force to injure his bones.
“It was… I tripped myself, Master. There’s no need for concern,” Mu Ran explained.
Wang Jie’s voice grew low. “I asked you, how did it happen?”
Mu Ran’s face showed obvious hesitation as he struggled to find the right words. At that moment, another person walked past.
Most of the people here were disciples of the Frost Radiance Sect.
Wang Jie looked over, and sure enough, this person also had a slap mark on his face.
Such audacity.
“Stop! Come here. How did you get that mark on your face?”
The person glanced at Mu Ran, who shook his head.
Wang Jie fixed his cold gaze on Mu Ran. “Stop playing games with me. If I were really afraid of causing trouble, I wouldn’t have stayed here. I, Wang Jie, can strike at the Lock Path interval, and I can stand my ground at Zhi Academy. Who struck you? Speak.”
Mu Ran gritted his teeth. “It was Yun Ju’s attendant.”
Wang Jie’s gaze flickered. Yun Ju? He wouldn’t have known him before, but after his trip to Du Xian and obtaining some intelligence, he now recognized the name.
Yun Ju, a disciple of the White Realm Lord.
What was he doing here?
The person standing nearby spoke, “That attendant used Yun Ju’s authority to seal our doors, telling us that before Young Lady Su Le returned, we weren’t allowed to leave. He said we were thieves and that we should be watched.”
“Lead the way,” Wang Jie commanded.
Mu Ran advised, “Master, let it go. Yun Ju’s background is powerful, and he’s a wandering star realm expert. His attendant is at the full star realm. It’s no big deal if we get hit, as long as they don’t kill us. We can avoid them in the future.”
“I said, lead the way,” Wang Jie snapped.
Mu Ran had no choice but to take the lead.
As they walked, more and more disciples from the Frost Radiance Sect followed, their faces full of anger.
By the time they reached the entrance, nearly three hundred disciples had gathered behind Wang Jie.
The maid guards of Liuli Court stood silently, watching, but not intervening.
At the door, a middle-aged man leaned against the wall, resting with his eyes closed.
As Wang Jie and the others approached, the man opened his eyes and coldly scanned them, sneering. “A bunch of little thieves, thinking they can rob us just because they have numbers?”
Wang Jie stepped forward, coming face to face with the man. “Did you strike my people?”
The middle-aged man sneered. “Yes, what about it? They’re just wretches.”
“Are you one of Yun Ju’s people?” Wang Jie asked.
The man’s eyes widened with killing intent. “How dare you call Young Master Yun Ju by his name? You’re looking for death!” He raised his hand, about to strike.
Slap!
Everyone nearby gasped.
The disciples of the Frost Radiance Sect stood frozen. They had watched as Wang Jie slapped the man faster than he had raised his hand, sending him flying ten meters away.
He had struck Yun Ju’s man?
Mu Ran shut his eyes. It was over.
The maid guards of Liuli Court were also shocked. Wang Jie had actually dared to strike. That man was one of Yun Ju’s people!
Few in the entire Black White Heaven would dare offend Yun Ju.
The middle-aged man was stunned, looking at the ground, confused. What just happened? He had been slapped?
He looked up, dazed at Wang Jie, his expression shifting from confusion to anger, then finally to murderous rage. “You dare strike me?”
Wang Jie took slow, deliberate steps toward him. “A dog relying on its master.”
The man roared and charged, striking at Wang Jie, but Wang Jie caught his hand, twisted it, and broke his arm. Then, with a brutal motion, he slapped the man’s own face with his own hand.
The sound of bone breaking was chilling.
With a kick, the man was sent flying. Wang Jie coldly said, “Now, who’s the wretch?”
The man clutched his right arm, his teeth gritted in fury. “Yun Ju won’t let you off. No matter who you are, you’re dead.”
Wang Jie was unfazed. Let alone Yun Ju, he had slapped Shu Mu Night’s face too.
If Shu Mu Night came here, the entire Black White Heaven would shake.
“Go back and tell Yun Ju, if he wants to cause trouble, let him come himself. Don’t send a dog to bark for him, or I’ll skin you alive. Now, get lost,” Wang Jie ordered.
The man, gritting his teeth in pain, turned and ran.
Behind him, the Frost Radiance Sect disciples cheered, their frustrations released after such a long period of suppression.
Mu Ran looked bitter. Offending Yun Ju was going to make their future path even harder.
The Liuli Court guards left quietly, not daring to interfere with Wang Jie and his group.
After the initial joy, the disciples of the Frost Radiance Sect calmed down, each one silently looking to Wang Jie for direction.
Wang Jie waved his hand. “Go to the Four Path marketplace and buy up everything related to the full star realm thunder sealing pill. Also, buy all materials related to Lock Force.”
“Yes!” they answered.
The disciples scattered toward the marketplace.
Mu Ran worried, “Master, let’s just avoid this for now.”
Wang Jie returned to Liuli Court. “Stay here. When Yun Ju comes, tell me.”
Mu Ran watched Wang Jie leave, a heavy heart weighing on him. He didn’t know what would happen next.
Less than half an hour later, a message from Mu Ran came: Yun Ju had arrived. Wang Jie immediately left his courtyard and made his way to Liuli Court.
At the main gate of Liuli Court, Mu Ran’s face was filled with fear as he took a few steps back.
A group of people approached, and leading them was the very Yun Ju that Mu Ran had seen before.
Yun Ju, with his striking looks, stood out even among the crowd, and Wang Jie seemed much more ordinary in comparison.
As the man who had been slapped earlier pointed to Wang Jie and screamed, “That’s him!”
Yun Ju’s group surrounded Wang Jie.
Mu Ran, anxious, rushed forward. “Master—”
Wang Jie raised a hand to stop him, turning his gaze toward Yun Ju. “The Four Path marketplace has its own rules. You wish to make a move here?”
Yun Ju sneered. “Rules? My word is the rule here. Who gave you the courage to strike my man? Kill him!”
Wang Jie’s eyes narrowed, ready to strike back.
“Stop!” A voice shouted from a distance.
Everyone turned to look. Was it Su Le?
Wang Jie hadn’t expected her to return at such a crucial moment.
Mu Ran breathed a sigh of relief. She was back. This wasn’t a coincidence; after Wang Jie had struck the man, he had contacted Su Le and informed her of everything. They hadn’t dared to make contact when they were struck, but with Wang Jie involved, it was different.
Wang Jie relaxed his hand, letting go of the tension.
Yun Ju frowned, then smiled. “Junior Sister Su Le has returned.”
Su Le arrived, furious, ordering everyone to move aside. She stood protectively in front of Wang Jie, her eyes locked on Yun Ju.
This scene made Yun Ju seethe with anger.
“Yun Ju, what do you want?”
Behind Yun Ju, the man Wang Jie had beaten earlier stepped forward, bowing, “Greetings, Lady Su. It’s like this, Lady. This person is unruly. I was guarding the gate for you, and he struck me. My young master couldn’t stand to see this and wanted to punish him.”
Su Le’s eyes were cold. “Shut up.”
The man trembled and dared not speak further.
Su Le glared at Yun Ju. “Do you think I’m a child? I know who’s in the wrong. Yun Ju, my household doesn’t need you to interfere. Why is your man guarding my gate?”
Yun Ju’s voice softened. “Junior Sister misunderstands. It’s just that these people are not good. Master Bian’s tools have been stolen before. Maybe you don’t know, but I was concerned they might have stolen something important of yours, so I had my subordinates keep watch.”
“Master Bian can vouch for me. You may ask him.”
Just as Su Le was about to speak, Wang Jie interrupted, “It seems that this Yun Ju has no brains.”
Yun Ju glared at Wang Jie, his eyes full of murderous intent. “What did you say?”
Su Le whispered, “Don’t offend him. This man is narrow-minded and will seek revenge.”
Wang Jie didn’t care. “I’ve offended many people. I’m not afraid of a brainless one.” He looked directly at Yun Ju. “Congratulations. You’ve just stepped into the internal struggles of the Zhi Upper Realm.”
Yun Ju frowned. “What internal struggle? What does Zhi Upper Realm have to do with this? I only wanted to pursue Su Le, and when I heard a young man was staying at Liuli Court and being treated kindly by Su Le, I couldn’t help but act.”
Wang Jie knew he was right. This guy wasn’t sent by Zhi Qing to deal with him.
He had suspected it all along.
The Devour Star struggle had already been brought up by Zhi Qing, so it didn’t make sense to drag others into it. Regardless of whether others would go after him, Zhi Qing wouldn’t want to escalate the situation unnecessarily. It was clear that Yun Ju wasn’t involved with Zhi Qing.
A disciple of the White Realm Lord, was he?
Su Le eyed Yun Ju curiously. “You’re not sent by Zhi Upper Realm to deal with Wang Jie?”
Yun Ju glanced at Wang Jie, then at Su Le. “Junior Sister, what do you mean? This person is just at the star breaking realm. How does he relate to Zhi Upper Realm?”
Su Le didn’t know how to respond.