Myriad Daos of the Heaven

How despicable! How shameless!

Duan Fei was so angry he nearly coughed up blood!

He never imagined Jiang Jichen would actually exploit his weakness, leaving him feeling completely helpless.

Chang Qi was the younger brother of Chang Xian’Er, one of the Four Beauties.

Failing to save him was one thing, but if he also got Chang Qi injured or killed, how could he possibly court Chang Xian’Er?

He’d have a snowball’s chance in hell!

Therefore, even if Chang Xian’Er hadn’t spoken, he would have had to stop.

This was why Jiang Jichen looked so calm and incredibly certain.

The onlookers to the side were also rendered speechless.

He’d been acting all righteous just a moment ago, but now he was revealing his despicable, shameless nature.

’I have to be careful of that bastard Lingchen in the future. I can never trust him!’

This was the warning everyone gave themselves.

At that moment, Chang Xian’Er’s enchanting, beautiful eyes fell upon Jiang Jichen. Her melodious voice rang out, "Let them go. You may leave."

It was just a simple sentence, but Jiang Jichen’s heart went cold.

’This woman is no simple character. She’s... terrifying!’

The proprietress gave him a feeling of mysterious terror.

The Chang Xian’Er before him, however, possessed a different kind of terror—one of unfathomable depth and schemes as vast as the sea.

She had clearly seen through the situation at a glance. With hostages in hand, Jiang Jichen was untouchable, so it was better to just let him go.

But after he left, or sometime in the future, there was no telling whether she would retaliate.

She didn’t make harsh remarks or threats like the other Noble Family Descendants.

She just stated it coolly, "You may leave."

And after you left, perhaps she would retaliate, or perhaps she would pay it no mind, not caring in the slightest.

But Jiang Jichen couldn’t discern which it was from her words.

Her voice was so placid it was devoid of any emotion.

This woman was truly beautiful; any man who saw her would be captivated.

However, Jiang Jichen would never let her beauty make him overlook her Cultivation! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Heavenly Level Dao Platform Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm!

Not only that, but Jiang Jichen could also sense another extraordinary power emanating from Chang Xian’Er’s body.

Since Chang Xian’Er had spoken, no one present would dare to object.

Even Duan Fei, though extremely reluctant, couldn’t voice any opposition.

After all, it was Chang Xian’Er’s own brother in someone else’s hands. Whatever she decided was her call to make.

Unreconciled, he stared daggers at Jiang Jichen.

He truly hated Jiang Jichen to the point of grinding his teeth.

It wasn’t because Jiang Jichen was using Chang Qi as a human shield, nor was it because his follower, Zhang Quan, had been stomped to the ground.

It was because Jiang Jichen had called him... a little yellow-haired punk!

His glorious golden hair, a symbol of his Golden Strange Man bloodline, had been reduced to just "yellow hair"!

’This man deserves to die for casually giving people nicknames and insulting the Golden Strange Man bloodline!’

Although Duan Fei said nothing, he was already devising dozens of ways to kill Jiang Jichen in his mind.

Jiang Jichen flashed a brilliant smile at Chang Xian’Er and said, "If everyone were as generous and straightforward as you, beautiful lady, what a wonderful world this would be!"

Then, his tone suddenly shifted. "However, I’ll need to take two people with me for a little while. It’ll be fine once we’re out of Stone Street!"

Hearing Jiang Jichen’s words, Duan Fei finally couldn’t hold back and roared, "Lingchen, you’re courting death!"

However, Jiang Jichen shot him a sideways glance and said, "Little yellow-haired punk, it’s not your turn to speak. Back off!"

"You..."

This time, Duan Fei nearly went insane. It was as if fire was about to spew from his mouth, nose, and ears.

Just as Duan Fei was about to curse him out, Chang Xian’Er spoke, "As you wish."

Another coolly delivered phrase, as if she would agree to any demand Jiang Jichen made.

She didn’t argue or cause a fuss, exuding an extraordinary air of composure.

Jiang Jichen, however, showed no courtesy. He grabbed Chang Qi with one hand and Guan Xiaojing with the other before speaking again. "This young lady is the reasonable one. If everyone were like you, with a bit more understanding, trust, and tolerance between people, why would today’s unpleasantries have happened at all?"

Listening to Jiang Jichen’s nonsense, Chang Xian’Er’s expression remained impassive, without the slightest change.

The rest of the crowd, however, couldn’t help but shoot him looks of utter contempt as they listened to his words, then saw him carrying Chang Qi and Guan Xiaojing upside down.

’Damn it, and he’s talking about needing more trust between people!’

’If you trusted them, you would’ve left when they told you to! Why do you still need to haul two hostages along to feel safe?’

The crowd slandered him in their hearts, silently cursing Jiang Jichen for his villainous behavior.

But Jiang Jichen paid no mind to their stares. Lugging the two of them along, he walked briskly forward and soon exited Stone Street, arriving at a wide road leading to the Heavenly Sword Academy.

This area was already the territory of the Heavenly Sword Academy, and also a public space. Only then did Jiang Jichen breathe a sigh of relief.

He set Chang Qi and Guan Xiaojing down, then waved at Duan Fei and the other Noble Family Descendants who had followed. "Everyone, farewell! Little yellow-haired punk, thanks for helping me break the Restriction Light Curtain. Otherwise, I would have been stuck in there even longer, haha... See you around if fate allows!"

While saying his goodbyes, he ignored Duan Fei’s murderous gaze. Instead, his eyes traveled past the crowd to land on the distant figure of Chang Xian’Er.

She hadn’t followed, but stood there quietly.

When she saw Jiang Jichen release Chang Qi and Guan Xiaojing, she merely gave him a cool, indifferent glance.

A glance devoid of any emotion. Then, she turned and walked away, leaving him with the sight of her infinitely beautiful back.

’What a girl. Full of personality!’

Jiang Jichen muttered to himself, then strode toward the Heavenly Sword Academy.

However, after walking for some time, he noticed two of Duan Fei’s followers were tailing him, matching his every step.

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Jichen’s eyes, but he put on a broad smile. "You two are just too kind! Seeing me this far is more than enough, haha... You can go back now. Goodbye!"

"Sorry, our Young Master ordered us to keep a close eye on you. Lingchen, you’ve offended our Young Master. You’re a dead man; you won’t live to see tomorrow!"

one of the young Cultivators said viciously.

Hearing the threat, the smile on Jiang Jichen’s face instantly vanished, replaced by a cold expression.

He said nothing and continued walking toward the Heavenly Sword Academy.

The two men continued to follow behind him, but just then, Jiang Jichen abruptly spun around and executed the Mountain River Shadow Stepping Technique.

His body suddenly accelerated, and he charged straight forward!

BOOM!

The two Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators had no time to react before Jiang Jichen slammed into them.

CRACK!

The two were sent flying. They landed on the ground, their bodies feeling as if they were about to shatter, completely dazed and confused.

The Heavenly Sword Academy students walking nearby were stunned. They thought someone was audacious enough to cause trouble and commit murder right here.

All eyes fell upon Jiang Jichen, their expressions unfriendly.

But Jiang Jichen quickly walked over and helped the two Cultivators up, his voice full of apology. "Oh my, my two big brothers, I am so sorry! I was walking too fast just now and wasn’t paying attention. I bumped into you!"

The two were still dazed and hadn’t had a chance to respond when Jiang Jichen continued, "Thankfully, you both possess extraordinary Cultivation, far superior to a mere Grandmaster like me. I’m relieved you weren’t seriously hurt. I have urgent business, so I’ll be going now. Goodbye!"

With that, Jiang Jichen let go of the two still-dazed men, quickly headed for the Heavenly Sword Academy, and easily lost them.

As for the crowd, they were completely dumbfounded, unsure of what had just happened.