Chapter 13

In the following days, Ye Zhong stayed in his courtyard, occasionally cultivating and occasionally studying spirit talismans, without rushing to leave Jiangzhou City to search for the Purple Wood Spirit Root in the southern border. Although this should be the most important thing for Ye Zhong at the moment, he could not leave rashly, as his departure might draw the attention of those who wanted to harm him to Wang Mo, which was something Ye Zhong did not want to happen.

Therefore, Ye Zhong felt that he needed to resolve these troubles before leaving.

He had been waiting, waiting for the Ye Family and the Su Family to react. He believed that within three days, the events that occurred at the City Lord's Mansion would certainly be reported back to Yanjing, and both the Ye Family and the Su Family would have a series of reactions.

However, Ye Zhong was not overly worried about this. In these few days, he had collected materials and drawn several protective talismans and speed-enhancing talismans. Regardless of how the Ye Family and the Su Family would react, Ye Zhong was confident that he could ensure his own safe retreat.

The internal injuries he sustained from the clash with Su Hao at the City Lord's Mansion had also mostly healed during these days of cultivating the Six Paths Burial Sword Technique.

"Ye Zhong, something seems to be off!" Wang Mo pushed open the courtyard gate and walked in. He already knew everything that had happened that day and understood that Ye Zhong had wielded his sword a hundred paces for the sake of his friend.

"How so?" Ye Zhong was currently doing push-ups, supporting his entire body with one finger, clearly as part of his body training.

Seeing Ye Zhong's appearance, Wang Mo couldn't help but smile, realizing that his friend had truly grown stronger.

"The events at the City Lord's Mansion a few days ago should have caused a stir in the Feihong Martial Academy and the entire Jiangzhou City, but strangely, it has been quiet in the Feihong Martial Academy these few days, as if no one knows what happened that day." Wang Mo said with a puzzled look.

Hearing this, Ye Zhong nodded and said, "It's likely that the Ye Family and the City Lord's Mansion have jointly suppressed the news."

"That's not the main issue. The strangest thing is that a special envoy from the Star Constellation Sect came today, and they even delivered a letter to you." Wang Mo said, pulling out a green letter from his chest and placing it in front of Ye Zhong.

"Star Constellation Sect?"

Hearing this, Ye Zhong's expression changed slightly. The Star Constellation Sect was a martial sect within the Great Zhou Dynasty, rumored to be as powerful and deep-rooted as the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Compared to the Star Constellation Sect, the two major martial academies of the Great Zhou Dynasty were not even worthy of tying their shoes. Whether it was the royal family, the five major families, or the large and small families within the Great Zhou Dynasty, and even the major families of the surrounding dynasties, they all liked to send their young disciples to the Star Constellation Sect to learn martial arts.

However, it was extremely difficult to enter the Star Constellation Sect. Generally, a family like the Ye Family, one of the five major families of the Great Zhou Dynasty, might only have three entry slots per year.

And the Star Constellation Sect, the first major force within the Great Zhou Dynasty, had actually sent a letter to him?

With a hint of doubt, Ye Zhong used his finger to push himself up and slowly unfolded the green letter.

"Join our sect, and we will protect your life!"

Six powerful black characters filled the letter, exuding a strong and fierce aura.

However, upon seeing the letter, Ye Zhong was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that the Star Constellation Sect would send a letter inviting him to join. This meant that the events at the City Lord's Mansion had likely been known to the Star Constellation Sect.

Thinking about this, Ye Zhong felt a sense of awe. The Star Constellation Sect seemed to have a vast network of informants within the Great Zhou Dynasty; otherwise, it wouldn't have reacted before the two major families in Yanjing.

"Join the Star Constellation Sect?" Ye Zhong frowned slightly. Originally, he had no intention of joining any sect, as he already had a lineage and a master, and there was no need to join a sect just for some spirit techniques. However, after the events at the City Lord's Mansion, Ye Zhong realized that he had seriously offended the Ye Family and the Su Family. In this situation, although he might not be afraid, it would be quite troublesome if some people kept coming to bother him and disrupt his cultivation.

Moreover, to cultivate the later stages of the Six Paths Burial Sword Technique, he needed some cultivation resources. Currently, Ye Zhong only knew that the Purple Wood Spirit Root might be found in the southern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but he was unclear about the other resources.

After a moment of thought, Ye Zhong looked up and asked, "Where is the special envoy from the Star Constellation Sect?"

"He is still waiting for you at the Feihong Martial Academy," Wang Mo replied.

Hearing this, Ye Zhong stood up and smiled, "In that case, let's go meet the special envoy."

"Also, are you interested in the Star Constellation Sect?" After taking a few steps, Ye Zhong suddenly asked.

Wang Mo was delighted but quickly shook his head, "The Star Constellation Sect stepping in to clean up the mess is already a big help. It wouldn't be right to make further demands, would it?"

Ye Zhong smiled faintly, "If we don't make any demands, the special envoy from the Star Constellation Sect might look down on us, wouldn't they?"

As they spoke, the two quickly arrived at the Feihong Martial Academy. Upon entering, they saw that the academy was bustling with people, much livelier than usual. Some students who rarely showed up were now visible, clearly drawn by something happening in the academy.

"What's going on?" Ye Zhong frowned, looking at the scene.

"What else? It's because of the special envoy from the Star Constellation Sect, of course," Wang Mo shrugged, looking disdainful.

"Just a special envoy? I doubt that would attract so many people. Are you hiding something from me?" Ye Zhong asked thoughtfully.

"Indeed, I can't fool you," Wang Mo sighed, "The special envoy from the Star Constellation Sect is a woman, probably under twenty years old... and she's beautiful."

"Beautiful, huh?" Hearing this, Ye Zhong became even more interested in the special envoy from the Star Constellation Sect. The two of them quickened their pace, pushing through the crowd toward the reception hall of the Feihong Martial Academy.

"Hey? Ye Zhong!?"

Although the events at the City Lord's Mansion had not been widely known, Ye Zhong's victory over Ye Yu had spread throughout the Feihong Martial Academy. Seeing Ye Zhong walk by, many people looked at him with curious expressions. Many were still unprepared for the sudden rise of this "waste" from the Ye Family.

"Heh, Ye Zhong, while you can defeat Ye Yu, that's your skill, but this place isn't where you should be, right?" A few figures blocked Ye Zhong and Wang Mo's path. They were from the Song Family, one of the five major families. Although they were only collateral members, they had always been at odds with Ye Zhong.

"If I can't enter, can you?" Ye Zhong glanced at them, his expression indifferent. With his keen eyesight, these minor characters were not worth his attention.

"We don't have the qualifications to enter, but you don't even have the right to stand here and look at the Star Constellation Sect's senior sister. Ye Zhong, get lost; this isn't a place for you!" The Song Family member laughed, clearly not taking Ye Zhong seriously even after his rise. In his view, what did Ye Zhong's victory over Ye Yu prove? Only that the Ye Family was weak.

"Ye Zhong is here? Let him in quickly." Just as many people thought a fight was about to break out, a lecturer emerged from the reception hall, frowning. He couldn't drive away the students, but he quickly spoke up.

"Ha ha ha, Ye Zhong, did you hear that? Even the lecturer told you to get lost. You still don't..." The Song Family member laughed, mocking Ye Zhong without restraint. However, halfway through his laughter, he noticed that many students' faces were off. He paused, suddenly realizing something, and his expression changed dramatically!

The lecturer actually wanted Ye Zhong to enter!? Everyone knew that the Star Constellation Sect's senior sister had come to find a student from the Feihong Martial Academy, and the purpose was clear, but everyone was guessing who it was.

But from the lecturer's words, it seemed that the person the Star Constellation Sect's senior sister was looking for was actually Ye Zhong!? How could this be!?

At this moment, Ye Zhong was actually the most qualified student to enter the reception hall?

"Get lost!"

Ye Zhong didn't bother with him and said coldly.

At that moment, the faces of the Song Family members turned red and green, seemingly about to attack, but they didn't dare to act in front of the lecturer. They could only grit their teeth, glaring at Ye Zhong with hatred, and step aside.

Ye Zhong walked past them with a cold expression. As he passed the Song Family member, he suddenly frowned, took a half-step back, and slapped him.

"Slap—"

In the stunned expression of the Song Family member, Ye Zhong's slap directly swelled half of his face.

After this action, Ye Zhong shook his hand and muttered, "I've been so unlucky lately. Why do I keep running into such thick-skinned people? It hurts my hand!"

"Ye Zhong! I'll kill you!" The Song Family member could no longer hold back. His face turned red, and he stomped his foot, throwing a punch, "You waste!"

"Slap—"

Ye Zhong's expression remained unchanged, and he slapped the Song Family member again, sending him flying backward and crashing to the ground like a dead dog.

"Although I don't like to cause trouble, I do like it when trouble comes to me, really." Ye Zhong looked at the Song Family member sincerely and then turned his gaze to the remaining few, saying coldly, "What about you? Are you going to attack too?"

"Enough!"

However, just as Ye Zhong was about to continue, the lecturer frowned and shouted, "The honored guest from the Star Constellation Sect is waiting for you. Don't waste time."

"Yes!"

Ye Zhong bowed and then, without another glance at the Song Family members, he and Wang Mo slowly entered the reception hall under their hateful stares.

As Ye Zhong's figure disappeared into the entrance of the reception hall, the surrounding area was filled with gasps of disbelief.

"The person they're looking for is actually Ye Zhong? How is that possible!?"