Chapter 105: Chapter 96: The Sound of Drums and Bugles Chills the Air, Who Dares to Draw Their Sword?
The next morning, Li Fei arrived at the Martial Arts Hall as usual, hesitating whether to seek out Hao Yi.
Of course, he wouldn’t bla Hao Yi simply because their philosophies differed or break off their training in a huff.
If he truly were a 17-year-old, he might have reacted impulsively, but Li Fei, having lived two lifetis, had long passed that psychological stage.
He might quarrel with Hao Yi in a mont of anger, but he certainly wouldn’t let that emotion linger for long.
Besides, he had already figured it out; since he wasn’t planning to beco a hero for the country and its people, there was no need to yearn for their acknowledgent and praise.
Li Fei was hesitating only because he wasn’t sure if Hao Yi had cooled down yet.
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After more than two months of interaction, Li Fei knew Hao Yi valued propriety highly. Although Hao Yi never verbalized it, Li Fei knew he was pleased with his consistent politeness and respect.
However, he had openly contradicted Hao Yi the day before—an act that might not be easily forgiven by soone who valued rules as Hao Yi did.
“How should I apologize?”
Li Fei lingered for a long ti beneath the Martial Arts Hall’s office building.
If Hao Yi were his superior in a previous life, he would have countless ways to offer an appeasing apology to calm the anger.
But because he now viewed Hao Yi as his closest ntor, he felt sowhat helpless.
“Li Fei.”
Just then, a voice ca from behind him.
Li Fei turned and saw Yuan Dao walking toward him with several others.
“Is there sothing?”
Li Fei watched Yuan Dao calmly.
Tiger Saber Gang had controlled the Martial Arts Hall for many years, selecting one or two individuals each year to send to university for “further education.”
After completing their studies, they would return to strengthen the Tiger Saber Gang.
Currently, Tiger Saber Gang had only four martial masters in the Qi Change Stage and Yu Hu, a Refining Strength Martial Master, on the surface. However, Zhi Ge Court, the Inspection Bureau, and even special instructors at the Martial Arts Hall were filled with Tiger Saber Gang’s mbers!
Anyone chosen to be sent to the university would beco a cornerstone of the Tiger Saber Gang, taking up key positions in various capacities.
Yuan Dao was one such individual chosen by Tiger Saber Gang to be sent to university next year. He had always considered this spot a sure thing until Li Fei appeared and made him feel threatened.
“You’ve been quite outstanding in the recent monthly assessnts; it surprised .”
Yuan Dao walked up to Li Fei and spoke.
Li Fei looked at him levelly: “You’ll get used to it eventually.”
“Heh!”
Yuan Dao laughed mockingly, “Do you think you can maintain this and definitely secure a spot at the university?”
“I ca to tell you so unfortunate news. Next year, Xing City Martial Arts Hall will only get one spot for university, and it is going to be mine. Even if you score top grades in every upcoming monthly assessnt, it won’t make a difference!”
Yuan Dao looked at Li Fei with mocking eyes.
Li Fei could achieve top grades, and so could he. Ultimately, the assessnts would be judged by people arranged by Tiger Saber Gang. How could Li Fei contend with him?
He hoped to see expressions of sadness, indignation, and unwillingness on Li Fei’s face.
But all he saw were eyes as calm as still water.
“Oh, then you’d better work hard.”
Li Fei patted Yuan Dao’s shoulder in a tone akin to an elder encouraging a junior, friendly and earnest, and then turned to go upstairs to find Hao Yi.
“Do you think the recent appearance of the Green-faced Ghost can scare Tiger Saber Gang?”
Yuan Dao, aggravated by Li Fei’s attitude and recalling recent events, thought Li Fei felt fearless because of this and spoke:
“I’ll tell you, our Master Zhang from Tiger Saber Gang will be released without charges tomorrow! The Green-faced Ghost can’t harm him, and even the Inspection Bureau can’t pin any cri on him!”
Suddenly, Chapter Mingze’s arrest by the Inspection Bureau had initially alard Yuan Dao, making him fear a shift in Tiger Saber Gang’s fortunes.
But after learning about the struggle between Chapter Mingze and Gu Zhenhui, he realized that this was Chapter Mingze’s way of protecting himself.
Now he was telling Li Fei that Chapter Mingze would soon be released without charges, intending to make Li Fei understand that no one could trouble Tiger Saber Gang, and Xing City’s skies hadn’t changed yet!
Li Fei paused and turned around, looking seriously at Yuan Dao for the first ti:
“Chapter Mingze is going to be released without charges tomorrow?”
Yuan Dao, pleased with himself, smiled, “Yes!”
Li Fei nodded, “Got it, thanks.”
After speaking, he headed up the stairs, leaving Yuan Dao confused at the spot.
Yuan Dao turned to his minions, bewildered, and asked:
“What’s he thanking for?”
His minions, equally puzzled, shook their heads:
“No idea, perhaps he’s scared stiff.”
…
“Teacher.”
Li Fei bowed his head as he entered Hao Yi’s office.
Hao Yi, as usual, sat on the sofa in the office, brewing tea while waiting for him.
“I…”
Just as Li Fei was about to apologize, Hao Yi stood up and calmly said:
“Let’s go, to the training.”
Li Fei, taken aback, looked up at Hao Yi.
Hao Yi’s expression was usual, as always, leading the way out of the office.
Li Fei paused, then deeply bowed to Hao Yi’s retreating figure:
“Yes, Teacher!”
Subsequently, the ntor and student walked into the training room together, comncing ‘Perception Training’ and ‘Strength Training.’
One taught diligently, the other studied earnestly.
As it had always been.
…
Governance Hall building, Chief’s office.
“Is there really no way left?”
Gu Zhenhui looked at Cheng Bi and spoke.
Cheng Bi lowered his head: “The Tiger Saber Gang had soone verify the injuries on Zhang Mingze’s body. His injuries are identical to those on the guards who died around the seven officials from the Court of Judicial Review. This directly proves that the Green-faced Ghost who appeared later is the real one, and the one before was an impostor. So, we really have no options left.”
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