Chapter 238 – A Storm Is Brewing, Pressure From Qi Qingshan!

Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.

In the faint morning light, birds skimmed over the rooftops as students walked along the main path below, birch trees on both sides swaying in the wind.

“Excellent, this comment is good!”

“I’ll pin it to the forum’s top for three days!”

Soaring Ascent Building office.

Elder Li sipped tea while scrolling through his phone, browsing a Jianghai Sword God fan forum with a smile on his lips as he managed the fans’ discussions.

This was a forum spontaneously created by Jianghai City residents.

The website was named “Sword Valley,” modeled after a real-world location. Initially small in scale, it had grown increasingly robust over time.

Until today.

The number of registered accounts on the site had surpassed one hundred million.

Massive traffic flowed in daily.

Even though the Jianghai Sword God had fallen long ago.

His fame spread far and wide, with legends still circulating online and three thousand disciples offline…

How could there be fewer than tens of millions online?

“Senior, rest peacefully in heaven. I’ll watch over your legacy down here…”

Elder Li opened the forum, meticulously inspecting and deleting every negative comment from anti-fans.

Through daily use over this period.

He had become increasingly proficient, evolving from a forum novice to directly advancing to an administrator position, personally responsible for managing discussions in the forum!

Currently, Jianghai City remained peaceful.

His daily routine involved browsing the “Sword Valley” forum, enjoying the leisure.

Life felt tranquil and satisfying.

“Not bad.”

Elder Li sipped his light tea, nodding with considerable satisfaction.

But just as he was scrolling engrossed…

Suddenly!

The door was thrown open violently!

Without any warning, Li Zixuan hurried in with rapid steps, arriving almost instantaneously.

“Teacher!”

As these words fell.

Elder Li’s heart nearly stopped, his phone almost slipping from his grasp in fright.

Li Zixuan’s cultivation had now reached profound heights, more exquisite than ever, matching his own realm. Without deliberate detection, it was difficult to notice her movements.

Let alone her sudden appearance.

“Xuan Xuan… what brings you here?”

Elder Li patted his chest, regulating his disordered breathing as he struggled to calm himself:

“At my age, I can’t handle your sudden shocks.”

Speaking, he quietly turned his phone face down.

Mustn’t let his student see him arguing online…

“I… apologize, Teacher,”

Li Zixuan lowered her eyes apologetically: “Some matters are too urgent. I’m quite anxious and need to consult you.”

“No matter, just be careful next time… What’s so urgent?”

Elder Li coughed lightly, covering his phone screen as he secretly exited the forum to avoid his student seeing, then looked up:

“Speak slowly.”

“Well, it’s about Senior Brother.”

Li Zixuan’s willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed with worry: “Just now when I came out from the meditation chamber, I met Sister Qinghe. She said someone has been watching Senior Brother these past few days, something doesn’t seem right.”

Shaking her head, she continued:

“No, I need to go stand with Senior Brother in battle!”

“Someone’s secretly watching Qin Yang?”

Elder Li initially froze at these words, frowning slightly in thought before suddenly slapping his forehead.

“Oh, I remember now! I forgot to mention this to you earlier, Xuan Xuan.”

“They’re not Evil Cultists, but arrangements from the Police Inspector side. They mean no harm to Qin Yang. Don’t rush in recklessly and startle the snakes.”

“People from the Police Inspector?”

Li Zixuan’s brows tightened further, the worry in her eyes growing more intense.This past week, I’ve been busy consolidating my realm.

With hardly any time to pay attention to outside news, I just ended my secluded cultivation and immediately heard such rumors. It’s hard not to worry about Senior Brother’s situation.

“Senior Brother… he shouldn’t have done anything out of line, right?”

Li Zixuan looked at Elder Li with confusion and asked, “Why would the Star Martial Police Department do this? Monitoring my Senior Brother?”

“What exactly are they trying to do?”

A series of questions followed.

“This… I’m not entirely sure either. According to the Commander, they’re only conducting surveillance for now and won’t employ any other measures.”

Elder Li stroked his white beard, took a sip of the clear tea from his cup, and said, “Once they’ve ruled out any danger, they should withdraw.”

“How long will this surveillance last?”

Li Zixuan turned her head to look out the window, her gaze distant, fixed in the direction of the Library. “I hope it doesn’t disrupt Senior Brother’s life. He just wants to live peacefully.”

“…I’m afraid it might take some time over there. The situation isn’t as simple as you think, Xuan Xuan. You mustn’t act rashly.”

Elder Li set down his teacup, stared at the tea dregs floating on the surface, and cautioned in a serious tone, “The Commander previously hinted that higher-ups are involved in this matter. There might be more to it than meets the eye.”

As he spoke, he let out a long sigh:

“The Commander has no choice either, because it’s highly likely… an order from the Supreme Alliance.”

“The Supreme Alliance?”

“Them again!”

At this point, Li Zixuan’s voice turned cold, faintly tinged with anger as unpleasant memories resurfaced.

Last time at Lishui Lake…

Martial Uncle’s death was because of the Supreme Alliance’s interference.

And now they still refuse to give up?

They’ve set their sights on Senior Brother again?!

The Star Martial Police Department and the Supreme Alliance are inseparable. Their promises are something I’ve never trusted!

“What do these people even want?Li Zixuan gritted her teeth in fury, her emotions somewhat out of control. “Was killing Martial Uncle not enough? Now they’re coming for my Senior Brother?! Do they really intend to wipe out our entire sect?”

“Calm down, Xuan Xuan. Don’t be impulsive.”

Elder Li noticed her unusual state and quickly set down his teacup, trying to soothe her:

“The Supreme Alliance has no intention of taking action against your Senior Brother for now. They’ll probably withdraw their people in the next few days… and…

The Commander has also assured me that he’ll do everything in his power to intervene and resolve this matter smoothly.”

“He’d better… keep his word.”

Li Zixuan’s voice was icy as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her tone as cold as autumn water. “I’ve said I would protect Senior Brother, and I absolutely won’t let anything happen to him.”

“If anything happens to Senior Brother…”

Li Zixuan turned to look out the window, enunciating each word through gritted teeth:

“Whether it’s the Supreme Alliance or the Beast God Sect, I will never let them off!”

As her words fell.

Agitated emotions stirred the Laws.

Crack—

A chilling, sinister aura spread out.

Centered around Li Zixuan, it slowly expanded to both sides.

The office temperature plummeted. The warm tea turned cold, and frost condensed on the surface of the ebony desk, forming a mirror-like reflective sheen.

“What is this?”

Elder Li was stunned, his breath forming white puffs in the air. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Li Zixuan.

Law Power?

No mistake about it!

Judging by the icy conditions, Xuan Xuan has mastered Law Power, and she’s already comprehended it for some time.

“This girl has comprehended Law Power before even reaching Grandmaster?”Elder Li brushed the frost off the table, feeling as if his entire worldview had been overturned.

Absurd!

This terrifying talent…

Reaching the late Innate Realm at such a young age and even comprehending Law Power—it left no room for an old man like him to catch his breath.

“When did you comprehend this, Xuan Xuan?”

“Just a few days ago.”

Li Zixuan also realized the Law Power had leaked out and quickly raised her hand to withdraw the surrounding influence, preventing further spread.

“But I’m still not very skilled at controlling it. Thankfully, Senior Brother helped a great deal.”

“Oh? Young Friend Qin also assisted you?”

Hearing this,

Elder Li was even more dumbfounded!

Xuan Xuan comprehending Law Power early was one thing,

but…

Qin Yang actually helped guide her?

Didn’t that indirectly prove his strength was even more formidable?!

Simply unheard of!

What else could he say?

“Truly worthy of being a disciple under the Sword God!”

………

Time passed until noon.

Outside the Jianghai Library, the sky was overcast with a drizzling rain.

The flow of people inside gradually decreased.

Guests left with umbrellas.

In the quiet office,

Qin Yang sat in his office chair, put away his phone, and was about to head to the staff cafeteria for lunch. With Xiaobai not manifesting these past few days, he had mostly been eating at the cafeteria at noon.

In the evenings, he would go back and make some instant noodles.

Just getting by.

Three days passed in a row.

The movements of the police officers outside the library showed little change, still monitoring him.

At that moment.

Tap, tap…

Footsteps sounded from outside the door.

“Huh? Why is this silly girl here again?”

Before she even opened the door, Qin Yang had already sensed it was Li Qinghe arriving, still using her alternate identity “Li Qing.”

She was carrying a lunchbox.

“Manager Qin, it’s me, Li Qing.”

Li Qinghe pushed the door open and placed the lunchbox on the table. “I noticed you’ve been eating instant noodles these past few days—it’s not nutritious.”

“Please take a look…”

“Tsk, you’re too kind. You…”

Qin Yang shook his head helplessly and opened the lunchbox. A fragrant aroma wafted out. “You’re really eager to get ahead, aren’t you?”

Opening the lunchbox,

spicy crayfish, mapo tofu…

The colors, aroma, and flavors were all there, making one’s mouth water just by looking.

“This troublesome woman is quite considerate after all,”

Xiaobai, curled up on the desk, lifted her head at the sound, her narrow fox eyes squinting. Though she couldn’t manifest these past few days, she was happy to see Qin Yang eating well.

“Not bad, very fragrant. But you don’t need to come over these next few days.”

Qin Yang picked up the chopsticks, stirred the crayfish in the lunchbox, and transmitted his thoughts silently. “Just take care of yourself.”

The Star Martial Police Department’s large movements certainly couldn’t escape the Li Family’s spies.

Yet under such circumstances,

Li Qinghe still took the risk to visit him—her sincerity was undeniable… This silly disciple wasn’t taken in for nothing.

………

………

Time flew by.

After work, Qin Yang and Xiaobai held an umbrella, the man and fox strolling through the rain, stepping over puddles as they slowly made their way home.

“Three days have passed.”

“Liu Wushuang, that kid’s elder still hasn’t appeared.”

High up in a building, Qi Qingshan sat cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes, and once again released his perception to check for Qin Yang’s aura nearby.

But there was still no trace of any Supreme aura.

He turned to Liu Wushuang beside him and said:”Do you have anything else to say? Three days have passed with no contact from any senior sect members. If we don’t test him soon, this whole month will have been wasted.”

“Suit yourself.”

Liu Wushuang crossed his arms, “The alliance’s mission takes priority.”

As the words fell.

“Fine.”

Qi Qingshan gazed down at Qin Yang below, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth as he pressed down on his sword hilt.

“Now we’ll proceed according to my methods.”

…

Evening.

An urgent message was delivered to the Star Martial Police Department.

(End of Chapter)