Chapter 295: Chapter 294: Undying Seal Technique (Please Subscribe)
In the meeting room, Shi Tao closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled. After that, he slowly opened his eyes.
He wasn’t completely without anger at Chen Fan’s actions earlier; an inner voice just told him to keep calm.
Firstly, Ling Yu was indeed at fault first in this matter, so it’s normal for others to be angry.
Secondly, as the president of the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, if he fussed over this matter with a junior, it would be undignified.
What he didn’t expect was that even after making such concessions, Chen Fan couldn’t be deterred from pursuing the matter further.
He even killed Xiao Hong right in front of him, making the headquarters lose a talented individual.
"Blame me, blame me."
Thinking of this, he sighed softly.
As for Xiaoyu, his intentions were good too, but he blamed himself for failing to notice in time, leading to this tragedy.
Obviously, today’s incident has caused a serious rift in Chen Fan’s heart against the headquarters. Resolving this rift wouldn’t be possible overnight.
Moreover, Chen Fan made it very clear earlier.
It wouldn’t be long before he comes to the headquarters personally to find out what truly happened.
"Perhaps, this could be a good thing for Xiaoyu."
Thinking of this, his eyes flashed, and he turned off the equipment, then exited the meeting room to head to the quiet room, pushing the door open.
Ling Yu was sitting cross-legged on a cushion. When he heard the sound, he immediately opened his eyes and turned around carefully to ask: "Master! That matter?"
Shi Tao nodded.
Seeing this, Ling Yu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
It made sense; after all, his master is the soul of the headquarters. With him taking action personally, how could there be anything that couldn’t be resolved?
However, he absolutely couldn’t let Xiao Hong, that trash, off easily!
Not only did he fail to handle the matter well, he also got caught red-handed and then sold him out. Is that how you do things?
When he returns, he must make Xiao Hong pay a painful price to relieve his anger!
"Xiao Hong is dead."
Shi Tao suddenly said.
Ling Yu was stunned and asked with a bewildered expression: "Master, what did you just say? Who... who died?"
"Xiao Hong."
Shi Tao looked at him quietly and said.
"Xiao, Xiao Hong?"
Ling Yu felt as if he was struck by lightning, his mind buzzing, and he almost went numb.
Xiao Hong is dead?
How could it be?
Just now when his master was questioning him, wasn’t Xiao Hong still fine? How did he die so suddenly?
"Master, Master, how did Xiao Hong die?"
Ling Yu reacted and quickly asked.
"Chen Fan."
Shi Tao uttered two words.
"Chen Fan? What? Chen Fan?!!"
When Ling Yu heard this name, he was initially stunned because it sounded familiar.
Then he reacted, his voice rising several decibels, almost jumping off the cushion.
Chen Fan?
Isn’t that guy just an early-stage Meridian Refining Martial Artist? He killed Xiao Hong? Or rather, he could kill Xiao Hong?
Xiao Hong is a late-stage Meridian Refining Martial Artist! He has even opened the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, and even ordinary late-stage Meridian Refining Martial Artists aren’t his opponents.
How could he be killed by Chen Fan?
Impossible!
"You underestimated Chen Fan’s strength."
Shi Tao saw his internal confusion and said: "Do you know who captured Xiao Hong?"
"Who... who was it?"
Ling Yu asked with difficulty,
From the beginning, he was deeply puzzled. Could it be that there were experts in Anshan City secretly protecting Chen Fan?
Otherwise, how could this foolproof plan fail?
"Still Chen Fan." Shi Tao said: "His real strength isn’t at the Meridian Refining Realm, but at the True Essence Realm."
"True... True Essence Realm!"
Ling Yu exclaimed, his mouth wide open, disbelief filled his eyes.
"Correct, True Essence Realm."
Shi Tao paced slowly, "As soon as Xiao Hong arrived in Anshan City, he was immediately immobilized by Chen Fan with a single touch of his acupoint."
"In an instant?"
"Correct, in an instant."
Shi Tao said, "A fellow Meridian Refining Martial Artist couldn’t do that; in other words, only a True Essence Realm Martial Artist could."
Ling Yu tightly clenched his fists, his face flushed.
True Essence Realm, True Essence Realm!
That guy is also True Essence Realm!
Damn it, no wonder he dared to refuse the headquarters’ proposal and stay in a small, remote city; his confidence came from this.
Now, thinking back, sending Xiao Hong to abduct him was incredibly naive and ridiculous.
"Just immobilizing Xiao Hong in an instant? I can do that too."
Shi Tao nodded slightly at his words.
Indeed, a Martial Artist must have an indomitable heart; otherwise, before even starting the fight, his momentum would be lower than others. How could he fight then?
He continued:
"What happened afterwards, you can probably guess. Chen Fan found your Uncle Chang and had immobilized Xiao Hong disclose everything. Once your Uncle Chang learned the news, he found me."
"Master, then Xiao Hong?"
Ling Yu couldn’t help but ask.
"This brings me to what I need to tell you next."
Shi Tao sighed and recounted what happened later.
When he heard that Chen Fan refused the headquarters’ compensation and disregarded others’ objections to kill Xiao Hong on the spot, Ling Yu’s eyes almost popped out.
That guy called Chen Fan, how dare he be so bold?
Master is the number one at headquarters!
How dare he?
"It’s unbelievable, right?"
Shi Tao sighed: "Even I didn’t expect him to do this; if I had known, I should have handled it differently."
Indeed, Xiao Hong’s death was partly his responsibility.
"Master,"
Ling Yu gritted his teeth, "Even if we were at fault initially, don’t you think Chen Fan went too far?
Xiao Hong was a brother in the association, he killed many elite-level Fierce Beasts and made meritorious contributions for our Human Race. In the end, he didn’t die at the hands of fierce beasts but was frustratedly killed by a fellow human!"
Ling Yu showed a pained expression, "Master, I sent Xiao Hong there, his death is partly my responsibility. Please let me go to Anshan City now, to seek justice for Xiao Hong!"
"Oh? You want to go to Anshan City?"
"Yes, master, I must seek justice for Xiao Hong!"
Determination revealed in Ling Yu’s eyes, but he sneered inwardly.
Since there’s already a grudge between him and Chen Fan, why not take this opportunity to cripple him?
So what if the latter is a True Essence Realm Martial Artist?
A True Essence Realm Martial Artist who relies on a large number of elixirs to boost his rank can’t compare to him, the president’s direct disciple.
Shi Tao’s eyes showed admiration.
Telling Ling Yu these things was partly to test his reaction.
It made him very satisfied that his disciple isn’t selfish.
"No need, Xiaoyu, he will come looking for you."
"What?"
"He is coming to find me? To the headquarters?"
Ling Yu seemed to hear something unbelievable.
"Correct."
Shi Tao nodded, "He hasn’t given up pursuing this matter. He still suspects you are behind it, and he even suspects me."
"Suspects master?"
Ling Yu was shocked.
"Yes, though he didn’t say it explicitly, I can see it."
Shi Tao smiled bitterly, "He asked me to convey something to you. He said, in the near future, he will come here to ask you what really happened. If he finds out you were indeed behind this, he will..."
He paused and said seriously: "Kill you."
Ling Yu was stunned, then his eyes burned with fury. He sneered: "Him? Master, let me go to Anshan City now. I’ll show him who kills whom!"
Seeing this, Shi Tao’s eyes revealed an imperceptible smile.
But he said: "Don’t be impulsive; he isn’t as easy to deal with as you think. If you go now, you might fall into his trap."
"Master, do you think I’m not his match?"
Ling Yu questioned incredulously.
"Master doesn’t mean that."
Shi Tao patted his shoulder, "Master just thinks that with your current strength, even if you can win against him, it won’t be as easy as you think.
Since he said he would come to the headquarters soon, why not use this precious time to further enhance your strength?"
"No need."
Ling Yu sneered, "I don’t need more time; I can easily defeat him now!"
"Don’t underestimate your enemy."
Shi Tao said sternly, "I’ve told you many times, overconfidence leads to defeat."
"Yes, master."
Ling Yu reluctantly lowered his head, his face showing dissatisfaction.
How dare a guy from a mere small city challenge him, the headquarters’ genius?
And even say he would kill him?
Does he even know that even other association geniuses don’t dare to speak to him like this!
Who does he think he is?
Seeing this, Shi Tao was even more pleased.
His disciple’s fighting spirit was thoroughly aroused; in the coming days, even without him supervising, Ling Yu would be determined.
Coupled with his guidance, when Chen Fan comes, it wouldn’t be Xiaoyu who loses.
Moreover, this would be an excellent opportunity to curb Chen Fan’s arrogance.
"Xiaoyu, in the coming days, I will teach you the first half of the Undying Seal Technique."
He said.
"What? Undying Seal Technique!"
Ling Yu’s dissatisfaction instantly turned to joy, "Master, you are going to teach me the Undying Seal Technique?"
"Yes,"
Shi Tao smiled, "I’m still researching and perfecting the second half of the Undying Seal Technique. It will take quite some time, and it is uncertain if I can complete it. But I can teach you the first half.
If you master this first half, your chances of winning against Chen Fan will increase, and it will greatly benefit your future."
"Thank you, master! Thank you, master!"
Ling Yu was deeply grateful, bowing repeatedly.
The Undying Seal Technique is another supreme martial art!
If he masters this heart method, he can convert most attacks into his own blood and True Qi, almost becoming invincible.
The only downside is it is only half of the manual.
But a complete manual, even the headquarters or other associations, wouldn’t have it; even the Awakened Association couldn’t produce it.
Grasping half of it alone, he was already content.
Adding the Five-Thunder Transformation Hand he’d learned earlier, he would possess two supreme martial arts.
"Don’t be so excited."
Shi Tao helped him up, "Your talents are among the best in the association. Master wishes to impart all his knowledge to you, but there’s one condition you must promise."
"Please tell, master."
Ling Yu eagerly said,
He would agree to any condition just to master the Undying Seal Technique.
"The condition is, if Chen Fan does challenge you one day, and you win, Master wishes you to show mercy and not kill him."
"This..."
Ling Yu hesitated for a moment and then gritted his teeth: "Alright, since master said so, I agree."
"I appreciate it."
Shi Tao sighed in relief.
He said this to prevent any unforeseen incidents; after all, knives and swords are essentially uncontrollable, even with his strength, he couldn’t stop what was bound to happen.
Unbeknownst to him, Ling Yu sneered inside.
Mercy?
That guy threatened to kill him, and he should show mercy? Dream on!
He would claim that he lost control at the time; his master wouldn’t fault him for that.
Chen Fan, Chen Fan, when I master the Undying Seal Technique, what will you fight me with!!!