I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 181 Choosing Sides

Xuanyuan Cave’s main gate was situated within a deep and profound cavern.

Inside the cavern, there was a Spiritual Spring, drinking from which could slightly enhance one’s Inner Strength on a daily basis.

Although the effect was very weak, the accumulation of small increments over time meant the disciples of Xuanyuan Cave could also save a considerable amount of Medicine Bath materials.

At this moment, Chen Jiuzhen sat solemnly in the reception hall of Xuanyuan Cave.

Sitting in the seat of honor was a man in his fifties who was short and plump and always had a smile on his face.

He was Ji Tianhong, the Sect Master of Xuanyuan Cave, and he also possessed middle-stage Xuan Gang Realm Cultivation.

"Sect Master Ji, the manager from Lishan Sect’s Heavenly Fire Mountain mine has gone too far, they want to kill the members of my Black Water Gang just over a trivial discrepancy.

The people of my Black Water Gang go to the mines to work, not to be enslaved!

I have already protested to the Lishan Sect several times, but the Lishan Sect still acts unilaterally and doesn’t take my Black Water Gang seriously, casually dismissing us with just one hundred taels of silver.

This time, I have come to ask you, Sect Master Ji, to help uphold justice!"

Ji Tianhong’s face bore a smile, but the words he said were ice-cold.

"Gang Leader Chen, I’m not criticizing you, but if the Lishan Sect were directly attacking the Black Water Gang, I’d definitely help.

But isn’t it an overreaction to make such a fuss just because they’ve killed a few of your lower-ranking members? It’s also likely to harm the goodwill between our two sects.

Besides, your Black Water Gang has so many people, tens of thousands of lower-ranking members that can be replenished in the blink of an eye. Why bother starting a major conflict over these lower-ranking members?"

Chen Jiuzhen replied with a cold voice, "They are my brothers, Chen Jiuzhen’s brothers, not some lower-ranking members!"

Ji Tianhong stood up, patted Chen Jiuzhen on the shoulder, and said, "As they say, brothers are as close as hands and feet. With your tens of thousands of hands and feet, losing one or two won’t be a big deal.

Gang Leader Chen, we’ve known each other for many years. It’s not that I don’t want to help, but it’s just not worth it to negotiate with Fei Qingfeng over such a trivial matter.

You know that Xuanyuan Cave and Lishan Sect share a mine, and any involvement from me could provoke unnecessary conflicts."

"Since Sect Master Ji finds it difficult, then I shall not disturb you any further."

Chen Jiuzhen gave a formal bow and turned to leave, his eyes filled with disappointment.

Han Zheng’s guess was correct, Xuanyuan Cave would not involve themselves in this matter. Even though Xuanyuan Cave and Lishan Sect often clashed over the mine, they would never speak up for the Black Water Gang.

Meanwhile, Ji Tianhong watched Chen Jiuzhen’s departing figure and shook his head disdainfully.

Chen Jiuzhen was simply insane!

What serious Martial World force would keep so many low-level Martial Artists? Are those who’ve only opened one or two meridian points and have trouble even feeding themselves worthy of being called Martial Artists?

Such people are no different from slaves. To bargain with the Lishan Sect over them, his head must be filled with water.

After leaving Xuanyuan Cave, Chen Jiuzhen proceeded directly to the Yue Family’s residence.

The Yue Family’s power could be ranked second among the Martial World forces surrounding Smoke Wave Prefecture, with the Yuwen Family naturally being the first.

The Yue Family’s great-ancestor had stepped into the late stage of the Xuan Gang Realm more than a decade ago, while Yue Qing had also entered the late stage of the Xuan Gang Realm a year ago.

The Yue Family also had an Elder in the middle stage of the Xuan Gang Realm. Three great experts in the Xuan Gang Realm, they were even formidable enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Demon Cleansing Bureau of Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Moreover, Yue Qing’s legitimate son, Yue Jingtong, had also been admitted to the Washing Sword Pavilion and was said to have begun to make a name for himself among the younger generation there.

The Yuwen Family rarely intervened in the disputes around Smoke Wave Prefecture, so the Yue Family had the semblance of being the Alliance Hierarch among these forces.

After arriving at the Yue Family, Chen Jiuzhen even had to wait an hour before Yue Qing came.

"I was just teaching the younger generation Martial Arts, Gang Leader Chen, you’ve waited long."

Yue Qing spoke casually, yet there wasn’t the slightest hint of apology in his words.

"Family Head Yue is too kind. I’ve come this time to ask Family Head Yue to uphold justice."

With that, Chen Jiuzhen relayed the situation to Yue Qing.

After hearing the story, Yue Qing’s expression became even tighter, and he even berated and educated Chen Jiuzhen directly.

"Gang Leader Chen, are you out of your mind?" Not to criticize you, but how could you start a conflict with the Lishan Sect over the death of a couple of low-level gang members at such a critical moment?

Right now, Smoke Wave Prefecture’s Demon Cleansing Bureau has just appointed a new Demon Sweeping Captain, and that Han Zheng, he invited us to a banquet last time only in name, but in fact, he was still eyeing our spiritual lands and mineral resources.

Although we refused him last time, how do we know he won’t harbor other crooked ideas?

So is this the time for infighting? Is this the time to start a conflict over such trivial matters?

Gang Leader Chen, you’re no longer one of those uncivilized folks from the Martial World; you’re the leader of a gang.

Though the Black Water Gang hasn’t been around for long, you too need to look further into the future, to think on a larger scale."

Chen Jiuzhen listened with a blank expression. However, his heart was already ablaze with uncontrollable rage.

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Seeking justice for oneself is deemed provoking infighting, inciting conflict.

Is the Lishan Sect’s brazen killing of Black Water Gang’s members normal?

Only now did Chen Jiuzhen realize that the six Martial World powers of Smoke Wave Prefecture never held him in high regard!

The Black Water Gang was never on the same path as them.

"Family Head Yue’s teachings are fully understood by this humble one! I know what to do now."

Chen Jiuzhen forced each word out through clenched teeth.

Yue Qing, however, failed to notice anything amiss and casually waved his hand, "Alright, alright, I’ve got other matters to attend to, so I won’t see you out, Gang Leader Chen."

Yue Qing didn’t even bother to conceal his disdainful and dismissive attitude towards Chen Jiuzhen—nor did he feel the need to hide it.

His Yue Family had been established in Smoke Wave Prefecture for hundreds of years, having even produced a Grandmaster who had condensed a Martial Arts True Pill.

In his view, Chen Jiuzhen was nothing more than a lucky bumpkin. Sitting at the same table with him was already a courtesy on his part.

As for that worthless Black Water Gang, he held them in even lower esteem. Although they claimed to have tens of thousands of members, their caliber was well known.

Now that Chen Jiuzhen had come to him seeking justice for these lowly gang members, who couldn’t even be counted as martial artists, Yue Qing even found him somewhat absurd.

After leaving the Yue Family, Chen Jiuzhen took a deep breath, his eyes flashing coldly.

Since the Yue Family and other powers showed no kindness, he would not be blamed for his lack of righteousness!

They didn’t give him an opportunity, but Han Zheng did.

Chen Jiuzhen had made up his mind and was now fully committed to Han Zheng’s side.

Meanwhile, Smoke Wave Prefecture’s Demon Cleansing Bureau was unusually quiet.

Pei Xiuyuan was dealing with the Demons with a few of his confidants, while Zhao Rongye had nothing to do all day, idling his time away with strolls and naps.

Since Han Zheng had eradicated the Red Flag Thieves and the two Great Demons along the coast, the shore of Smoke Wave Lake had been unusually peaceful for many days. This left most of the officers, the Xuanjia Guards, with little to do.

However, Han Zheng was locked in his study, closely examining documents.

But what he was reviewing was not the data of the major powers of Smoke Wave Prefecture; he had gone through all that already.

He was scrutinizing the information about every single person in the Demon Cleansing Bureau’s government office, from Zhao Rongye and Pei Xiuyuan down to the ordinary Xuanjia Guards.

At first, Han Zheng thought that Liao Hongsheng’s death was the work of external forces, but the more he looked into it, the more he felt that whoever was calculating against Liao Hongsheng must be someone who knew him well.

They clearly understood Liao Hongsheng’s temperament, so they arranged for him to fight to the death with the Dragon King of Smoke Wave Prefecture, then had Li Tianbao kick him when he was down.

None of these could kill Liao Hongsheng. The perpetrator may have taken matters into their own hands or used someone else to finally finish Liao Hongsheng.

Liao Hongsheng hadn’t been in Smoke Wave Prefecture long, and only someone in the Demon Cleansing Bureau could have known him so well, not those from the Martial World!

From the beginning of his time with the Demon Cleansing Bureau, Han Zheng had never trusted anyone, including Zhang Yan, who was the first to side with him.

Each plan and action was personally overseen by Han Zheng; the others in Smoke Wave Prefecture’s Demon Cleansing Bureau were at best just his assistants.

It wasn’t that Han Zheng was generous; he simply didn’t trust these people.

After going through all the information, Han Zheng still had no clues.

However, based solely on capability and motive, there were only two main suspects—Pei Xiuyuan and Zhao Rongye!