Chapter 47

Xiaoxi Village.

At the entrance of the examination hall.

A large number of Xuan Deng Si officers stood on the rooftops, ready for action.

Xuan Deng Si can be described with a Chinese idiom.

The imperial hawks and dogs.

Each one is an elite, skilled in martial arts, capable of killing without hesitation. These people are executioners, specialized in doing things that cannot be seen by the public.

Tasks like raiding and arresting people are considered clerical work within Xuan Deng Si.

The appearance of such people means that something significant is about to happen.

And with Gu Ningya's arrival, an overwhelmingly cold killing intent spread.

It was terrifying.

Causing people to tremble.

"Who dares to bully my nephew?"

Gu Ningya appeared, his eyes filled with murderous intent, protecting Gu Jinnian as he surveyed the surroundings.

No one dared to meet his gaze.

"This is the Daxia Academy examination hall."

"Deputy Commander, aren't you overstepping your bounds?"

However, there were always stubborn people.

Zhang Yun's voice rang out.

His upbringing taught him that a Confucian scholar should not fear authority.

But his father forgot to tell him not to argue with martial men.

Slap.

A crisp sound of a slap echoed.

Gu Ningya moved extremely fast, slapping Zhang Yun across the face.

Then he said with a haughty look.

"A Confucian scholar who hasn't even achieved any rank dares to speak out in front of me?"

"Do you really think that just because your father is a great Confucian, you can act without restraint?"

"Have you even looked at yourself? Even if your father were here today, he wouldn't dare to speak out in front of me."

Who is Gu Ningya?

He is the Deputy Commander of Daxia's Xuan Deng Si, a master of martial arts. This slap was restrained; otherwise, it would have crushed Zhang Yun.

Puff.

Zhang Yun spat blood, was slapped away, and spun two and a half times in the air before landing heavily.

This action shocked all the scholars, making them even more hesitant to speak.

"Commander Gu, don't you think this is too much?"

At this moment, Cheng Ming spoke.

He looked at Gu Ningya, his expression not pleasant.

Cheng Ming was angry, but he wasn't as foolish as Zhang Yun.

The person in front of him was Gu Ningya of Xuan Deng Si.

A ruthless killer.

Especially now, with Gu Ningya enraged, he wouldn't be so foolish as to stand in the way of danger.

"Shut up."

"Is it your turn to speak here?"

Gu Ningya's gaze was contemptuous, and he didn't take the other party seriously.

"Jinnian, who bullied you? Tell Uncle Six."

"Let me see if the people of this world really think our Gu family is easy to bully."

Gu Ningya spoke.

His voice was cold.

Gu Jinnian didn't speak but looked at Cheng Ming.

He was straightforward; since the face had already been torn, there was no need to talk about saving face.

Seeing Gu Jinnian's gaze, Gu Ningya immediately understood.

Bang, bang, bang.

In an instant, the examination desks exploded, turning into splinters that scattered in all directions.

A terrifying martial aura spread.

Heading towards Cheng Ming.

However, Cheng Ming remained calm, showing no fear.

"My teacher is Su Wenjing."

"I am a Jinshi of the fourth realm of Confucianism and a counselor to the Crown Prince."

"You can certainly use force against me."

"But I can assure you that I will die to remonstrate and accuse your Gu family of lawlessness."

"I don't believe that Daxia will let your family overshadow everything."

Cheng Ming's expression was resolute.

He was also a tough person, not backing down at all, showing no fear.

Upon hearing these words, Gu Ningya shook his head.

He looked at Cheng Ming, his tone cold.

"You're thinking too much."

"If you had offended me, you might have escaped today."

"But your mistake is that you offended Jinnian."

Gu Ningya spoke.

His tone was cold.

Cheng Ming was a Jinshi of the fourth realm of Confucianism, with a promising future, possibly becoming a great Confucian in the future.

Even more likely, he could become a great Confucian before the age of thirty.

He was a rising star in the Daxia Dynasty.

If he had offended Gu Ningya, the Gu family might not have acted, as it would be a loss.

But offending Gu Jinnian, the Gu family wouldn't tolerate it.

"I am here today, let's see if you dare to act."

Cheng Ming showed no fear.

He had studied under Su Wenjing and had reached the fourth realm of Confucianism at the age of twenty-eight. As a counselor to the Crown Prince, he was not afraid of Gu Ningya.

Boom.

A wave of righteous energy spread from his body, forming a light that enveloped him.

At this moment, he was truly angry.

Bang.

However, Gu Ningya showed no hesitation, his fist glowing with a golden aura, transforming into a fierce beast, reaching the peak of physical strength, with a terrifying aura.

Everyone present felt the oppressive force.

This was the power of martial arts.

Such a terrifying fist came at Cheng Ming.

But Cheng Ming's eyes showed no fear.

He was not afraid of death.

Most importantly, he didn't believe that Gu Ningya would dare to kill him.

If he died, Gu Ningya would have to pay a huge price.

It wouldn't be worth it.

Bang.

The righteous energy and martial power collided, producing a loud noise.

In the next moment.

Cheng Ming was thrown back, heavily injured, in severe pain, and spitting out blood.

However, he was not dead.

"Lower your head."

"Kneel down."

"Admit your mistake."

Gu Ningya's expression was cold as he came to Cheng Ming and ordered him to lower his head and admit his mistake.

"You don't dare to kill me."

Cheng Ming's gaze was calm, though he was in severe pain, he endured it.

"I won't kill you."

"It's to make you admit your mistake."

"Do you really think I don't dare to kill you?"

Gu Ningya's eyes glowed with a fierce light.

"I have no regrets."

"If you dare, just do it."

Cheng Ming was very decisive, a fearless person.

"Then you go to hell."

Seeing the other party so stubborn, Gu Ningya didn't consider anything else.

He gathered martial energy in his palm.

Transforming it into a sharp sword, aiming for Cheng Ming's head.

This time.

He really intended to kill.

Not far away, Gu Jinnian watched everything quietly.

He didn't stop it.

Nor did he try to persuade.

If this matter wasn't handled decisively today, there would be more trouble in the future.

Would they wait until someone rode on his face before he spoke up?

"Unacceptable."

"Gu Ningya, you are too presumptuous."

"Ridiculous."

At this moment, several voices rang out.

In the sky.

Several ink-painted immortal cranes appeared.

These were the great Confucians of Daxia Academy.

They came together to stop Gu Ningya.

A mountain-like righteous energy gathered, spreading throughout Xiaoxi Village, trying to stop Gu Ningya.

"Get lost."

Gu Ningya roared.

He was not afraid of these great Confucians.

The sword was about to pierce Cheng Ming's head.

But at this moment.

A calm voice rang out.

"Silence."

With this voice, all the righteous energy and martial power instantly dissipated.

The sword also turned into light and vanished.

A holy aura spread throughout the examination hall.

Destroying all the conflict.

It was Su Wenjing who acted.

This near-Sage.

In the examination hall, Gu Ningya frowned slightly.

He was surprised that his martial arts techniques were so easily neutralized.

This was unexpected.

His skills were divine.

"Please let the Dean mediate."

At this moment.

Cheng Ming's voice rang out.

The reason he wasn't afraid of Gu Ningya was because he had a teacher.

A near-Sage teacher.

He didn't believe his teacher would let him die here.

"Mediate?"

"I want to see what you are mediating."

Gu Ningya spoke.

He didn't continue to act but looked at Daxia Academy.

Waiting for Su Wenjing's response.

Everyone looked at Daxia Academy.

They were all waiting for Su Wenjing.

If they had to say, Gu Jinnian didn't do anything wrong. If they were to nitpick, they could say Gu Jinnian was a bit arrogant.

But can youth be called youth without a bit of arrogance?

"Gu Jinnian is not at fault."

"Cheng Ming."

"You have too much bias."

"Your teacher is very disappointed."

The voice rang out.

From Daxia Academy, leaving everyone stunned.

After all, everyone thought Su Wenjing would support his disciple.

Even if he didn't support, he would try to smooth things over, not directly scold his disciple.

But unexpectedly, Su Wenjing did just that.

At this moment.

Cheng Ming's face turned pale.

Gu Ningya's attempt to kill him didn