Chapter 126 - 85: Not Outer Gang, But Better Than Outer Gang

Chapter 126: Chapter 85: Not Outer Gang, But Better Than Outer Gang

"Zheng Jun, how dare you!"

A moment later, the Copper Seal Patrol slammed his hand on the table and stood up, shouting his reprimand, "In broad daylight, under the clear sky, what do you think you are doing?!"

Zheng Jun’s brow twitched. Glancing at the simultaneously familiar and unfamiliar black uniform on the man, he ignored him completely. Instead, he looked at Guo Ping to the side. "Did you invite this swine from the Vast Sea Sect as well?"

"You treacherous, villainous, rebel scum!"

Guo Ping did not hesitate in the slightest, directly denouncing Zheng Jun as he yelled, "Nephew Yan’s entire family was wiped out by you! He would gladly flay you alive and feast on your flesh! Yet here you are, pretending not to recognize him—you truly are the absolute height of shamelessness!"

With that said, Guo Ping gritted his teeth and immediately turned to the surrounding banquet guests. "Gentlemen, this fiend walking right into our trap today is an incredibly joyous occasion for us all! Since that is the case, there is no need to speak of Jianghu honor. Let us all attack together and apprehend him! Chief Qi will then escort him to the commandery capital and hand him over to the Six Gates for interrogation!"

Zheng Jun was, after all, an Eighth Grade Military Officer of the Great Zhou and a Commander of the Black Mountain Guard. However, the Six Gates did have the authority to conduct preliminary interrogations under the charge of "rebellion." It was a bit of a stretch, but acting first and justifying it later was a necessary move.

After all, with Zheng Jun swaggering in like this, they could hardly claim he was here to attend the banquet. If they just let him be, what would happen to the Guo Family’s reputation? No matter what, they had to take him down!

Hearing Guo Ping’s declaration, the Copper Seal Patrol surnamed Qi immediately stood up. His gaze burned brightly, and his Ceremonial Saber was already drawn into his hand. Guo Ping himself reached under the square table, revealing two Golden Melon Hammers hidden beneath it.

With two Qi Storage Martial Artists on their feet, the atmosphere instantly grew tense.

As for the third Qi Storage Martial Artist—Yan Rufeng, the sole survivor of the Yan Family—he was drenched in a cold sweat that poured down his forehead. Guo Ping and Patrolman Qi had no idea of the true power behind Zheng Jun’s previous slash. But as a Direct Disciple of the Vast Sea Sect and a Qi Storage Martial Artist himself, Yan Rufeng knew it all too well!

After a moment of silence, Yan Rufeng slowly stood up, bracing himself as he said, "Uncle Guo, could there be some sort of misunderstanding here?"

"Huh?"

Yan Rufeng’s words instantly caused an uproar among the surrounding guests. Patriarch Zhao, who had previously been accused of being Zheng Jun’s accomplice, looked especially bewildered.

Wait, that wasn’t what you were saying just a moment ago!

Hearing this, Guo Ping was also taken aback before snapping harshly, "Yan Rufeng! Zheng Jun slaughtered your entire family! Do you not want to avenge them? How can you face Brother Yan’s spirit in heaven?!"

He had never expected that Yan Rufeng would actually try to back down. He was willing to let his father’s murder go unavenged? Guo Ping was genuinely caught off guard and could only forge ahead with his words.

Hearing Guo Ping’s rebuke, Yan Rufeng felt a wave of extreme awkwardness. Of course he wanted to avenge his slaughtered family. But...

Yan Rufeng was torn with conflict. Seeing this, Zheng Jun was also completely baffled, having no idea what kind of stunt they were trying to pull. However, just because they weren’t attacking didn’t mean Zheng Jun was going to stand there and watch the show. He had come here to crash the party!

"CLANG!"

A chilling, vicious aura instantly burst forth as Zheng Jun drew his saber. Without a hint of hesitation, he unleashed a slash right at Guo Ping!

"Not good!"

Feeling this majestic Blade Intent, Guo Ping and Patrolman Qi’s hearts seized. Without a second thought, they leapt up, wielding their weapons in an attempt to block it!

However, Zheng Jun’s slash was too fierce, too ferocious! Its sheer speed was completely beyond expectations. Even though both Guo Ping and Patrolman Qi were Qi Storage Martial Artists, they simply didn’t have the time to block Zheng Jun’s strike!

"SQUELCH!"

The moment the blade’s gleam reached its target, an explosive sound rang out as blood burst into the air.

"Aargh!"

Guo Ping let out a shrill scream as he was wretchedly sent flying backward. He crashed straight through a banquet table, sending chairs, benches, bowls, and wine cups flying everywhere with a chaotic CRASHING AND CLATTERING.

Zheng Jun’s slash was not only brimming with killing intent, but the instant it struck Guo Ping, it also unleashed a shrapnel-like effect that ravaged his insides.

"Brother Guo!"

To the side, Patrolman Qi’s eyes widened in sheer fury. His Qi and Blood instantly ignited like an erupting volcano, and True Qi surged throughout his body. He looked ready to roar at the heavens, boiling with rage.

Although Patrolman Qi’s hair and beard stood on end, making him look absolutely furious, his mind was reeling with horror. "What kind of Cultivation Technique is this? How can it be so ferocious?!"

With a single slash, his close friend had been swatted away like a wild dog, his life or death now uncertain. Such formidable strength was enough to leave Patrolman Qi terrified. He had patrolled Pingzhang Commandery for so many years, yet he had never seen such a domineering True Qi!

This Zheng Jun was truly a force to be reckoned with!

Fear took root in Patrolman Qi’s heart, and he already wanted to retreat. But stepping back now would completely destroy his reputation, leaving him frozen in place for the moment.

As for his life, Patrolman Qi was not particularly worried. He was, after all, a Copper Seal Patrol of the Six Gates. No matter how formidable Zheng Jun was, would he dare kill him? He represented the Court! Unless, of course, Zheng Jun no longer wanted to work for the Court!

Witnessing this slash, Yan Rufeng was chilled to the bone. In the aftermath of the strike, he was even more certain of his suspicion.

Zheng Jun’s Wave-Treading Blade Technique had already reached Perfection!

"Within the Qi Storage realm, unless they are Direct Disciples from Noble Families or prestigious orthodox sects, it’s highly likely that no one can match him!" Yan Rufeng thought, his heart pounding. "I must return and inform the Elder. A major enemy like this must be eradicated as soon as possible. We cannot just let him be!"