Who could have guessed that an old man who walked with a limp possessed such formidable combat skills?
Most importantly, this was the Zuo Family!
Causing a scene on the Zuo Family's day of great celebration?
Many drew a sharp breath.
No matter the reason, this was a capital offense.
Wei Yunhai, with one hand resting on his longsword, faced the other watchful guards without a hint of fear.
Ten years in the military had honed his exceptional martial abilities. After so many years, so rustiness was inevitable, but dealing with a few minions was still no problem.
"Foolishness."
Zuo Yuanfei, who rushed over upon hearing the commotion, rebuked coldly, "Our visitors are guests. Is this how you treat them?"
"Father, he…" Zuo Fan tried to explain, but was interrupted by Zuo Yuanfei. "Shut up!"
Then, he swept his cold gaze over Wei Yunhai and Wei Dayong, and a pleasant smile soon appeared on his face. "No matter what your grievances are, today is a joyous occasion for the Zuo Family. Please, co inside and we can discuss this in detail."
He already knew the details of the incident from his servants' reports. Things had co to this. Even if he killed these two n right here, the Zuo Family's reputation would not be restored. Instead, people would see it as a fit of rage, killing them to silence them.
Doing so would also implicitly confirm that Zuo Long had indeed stolen another's achievents.
Now, the only thing to do was to first stabilize the situation, then use soft power to compel them to abandon their protest and issue a public apology. Only then could Zuo Long and the entire Zuo Family weather this storm perfectly.
Zuo Fan clenched his teeth and stepped aside, saying no more. But the gloomy look in his eyes as he gazed at Wei Yunhai and Wei Dayong was as if he were looking at dead n.
Yu Feng, who followed closely behind, imdiately recognized Wei Dayong, a controversial figure at the academy, and his heart skipped a beat.
Yu Feng secretly took a deep breath. He had considered countless possibilities, but he never imagined that the matter would begin with the main parties showing up at their doorstep.
Did this father and son duo co here on their own hot-headed whim, or was it at the behest of the Forr Chief Military Commander?
"Please, co in and have a seat!" Yu Feng calmly seconded Zuo Yuanfei's sentint, persuading them, "Standing here at the entrance won't solve anything. Don't you agree?"
"Dean, all of today's attendees are distinguished guests. With their shabby appearance, isn't it inappropriate for them to be here?" Zuo Long complained with a look of dissatisfaction, mostly out of a guilty conscience, afraid that the theft of another's grades would be exposed.
"Did I give you permission to speak?" Zuo Yuanfei shot Zuo Long a sideways glance, then smiled and gestured. "This way, please."
Wei Yunhai said nothing, simply picking up his longsword and walking inside.
The others, understanding the situation, quickly cleared a path for them, leaving a large, open space—more than enough for a private discussion.
Once everyone was seated, Zuo Yuanfei personally poured a cup of wine and pushed it toward Wei Yunhai. "I don't know why you believe my son stole your son's results. It's best not to make baseless accusations without proof."
Wei Yunhai picked up the wine cup and downed it in one go.
"The academy isn't a place where a student's grades can be changed on a whim. Besides, given my Zuo Family's status in Cangyun City, why would we stoop to such a thing?" Zuo Yuanfei filled Wei Yunhai's cup again. "Therefore, I think there must be so misunderstanding."
"Your Zuo Family is a great and noble household and perhaps wouldn't do such a thing. But do you think that I, Wei Yunhai, would falsely accuse an innocent person?"
As he spoke, Wei Yunhai took off his shirt.
"Who in the world is this man?"
"Good heavens! These scars… what has he been through?"
It wasn't just the surrounding people; even Zuo Yuanfei and Yu Feng involuntarily gasped.
Countless scars covered his body. Especially that ferocious scar across his chest, stretching from his left shoulder down to his right abdon—it was impossible to imagine what he must have endured.
"I, Wei Yunhai, was a soldier for ten years and had the honor of participating in the battle against the Poluo Country." Wei Yunhai patted his bad leg. "No matter how destitute I am, I am still a man of iron conviction. I have sworn an oath under the flag. Do you think I would falsely accuse your Zuo Family for no reason?"
"Besides, you should know the truth of the matter better than anyone!"
Zuo Yuanfei was rendered speechless.
"This cup is for you," Zuo Yuanfei said, raising his cup toward Wei Yunhai. "A toast to a true hero."
"Here's what we'll do." Zuo Yuanfei put down his cup and said earnestly, "Since there's a misunderstanding, it must be resolved. I will commission a third party to investigate this matter! No matter the outco, I will inform you imdiately. How does that sound?"
"Hehe…" Wei Yunhai shook his head and chuckled softly. "I may not have seen much of the world, but that doesn't an I'm so easily fooled."
"Unless you co with to the academy right now and retrieve those two test papers."
As soon as he said this, Zuo Yuanfei's expression turned grim, and the little patience he had left instantly evaporated.
"Can't you see I've been looking out for you this entire ti?" Zuo Yuanfei said sinisterly. "I've made concession after concession, yet you keep pushing your luck?"
He had only intended to stabilize the situation, but this fellow was simply too clueless. Go to the academy together? Wouldn't that be tantamount to announcing the truth to the entire world?
"What, feeling guilty?" Wei Yunhai sneered. "Save your hypocritical act. Just answer , do you dare to co with or not?"
Zuo Yuanfei was silent.
With the situation having reached this point, there was clearly no possibility of de-escalation. Zuo Yuanfei hardened his heart. "You should know what this place is. Do you know how the word 'death' is written? With one word from , countless people would be clamoring to cut off your heads and deliver them to ."
"The glow of a firefly trying to compete with the splendor of the Bright Moon," Zuo Long sneered, his arms crossed. "You are ignorant of your own impending death."
SMACK.
Wei Yunhai slamd the cup on the table and smiled faintly. "Actually, I was giving you a chance."
"Your Zuo Family cannot cover up the truth!"
"Ha!" Zuo Long couldn't help but laugh out loud. "You trash, are you still dreaming? My grand Zuo Family needs a chance from a piece of scum like you? Huh?!"
Wei Yunhai remained silent, once again raising the cloth-wrapped longsword in his hand.
"You still dare to draw your sword? Do you really think this old man is a pushover?" a black-robed elder, who had been standing behind Zuo Yuanfei the whole ti, scoffed before striking out with his right palm.
BANG!
With a muffled sound, the longsword was knocked from his hand. It tumbled through the air as the cloth wrapping disintegrated to dust, before plunging deep into the ground.
Wei Yunhai spat a mouthful of blood and dropped to one knee.
"This…"
When Zuo Yuanfei's eyes landed on the trembling longsword, a shiver ran through him, his eyes narrowing into slits.
He might not recognize Chen Yang. But this sword…
This was the Traveling Dragon Sword, which had originally belonged to the Su Family. It was already famous throughout Cangyun City.
"This… this is the Forr Chief Military Commander's personal sword!!"
"Could it be…"
Instantly, the temperature in the entire front courtyard seed to plumt.
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