Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 75: 10-Day Deadline

"Do we still need to investigate this matter?"

Jun Tiance sneered, "The case is already crystal clear. Qin Qing hurt his fellow disciples for his own gain. Guan Changtian and Guan Yun both died at the hands of this man, and several Law Enforcement disciples have also been violently resisted by him. Shangguan Feixing nearly lost his life... Such a villain, if not exiled to a secret realm, should be executed in front of everyone at the Law Enforcement Hall. What else is there to investigate?"

At that moment, Bai Qiuhe suddenly stood up and said, "You say Qin Qing harmed his fellow disciples and committed heinous crimes! But has anyone asked why Qin Qing would harm his fellow disciples? Is it because someone wanted to harm him first, and he was simply forced to fight back?"

Bai Qiuhe’s words immediately caused many elders to whisper among themselves.

In fact, many among these elders were roughly aware of the whole story.

But none of them spoke up.

Because the matter involved too much, including the current Prime Minister Shangguan Yong, Minister of War Guan Dian, as well as Minister of Justice Lin Changfu. Nearly half of the Imperial Court that wielded real power was involved.

These elders did not want to attract trouble.

Although it is said that the Great Qian Martial Institute has special privileges, many matters once outside the Great Qian Martial Institute require dealing with the Imperial Court. Offending people like Shangguan Yong would make life difficult in Luochuan, let alone the whole Great Qian...

But Bai Qiuhe was different.

He dared to stand up at this time.

On one hand, it was because Qin Qing was Bai Qiuhe’s disciple.

And a Closed-door Disciple at that!

In Bai Qiuhe’s heart, Qin Qing was of great importance, not only because of Qin Qing’s talent but also due to old sentiments for a friend. Perhaps he no longer simply viewed Qin Qing as a disciple, but more like his own son.

Bai Qiuhe himself had no sons, and perhaps he had poured all his paternal affection onto Qin Qing.

Furthermore, Bai Qiuhe’s character dictated that he did not fear power.

That’s why, after so many years in the Great Qian Martial Institute, he had always remained just an elder.

In fact, his strength and his learning could definitely rank among the top five, even the top three in the Great Qian Martial Institute.

But he had always been just an Elder of Transmission.

Xu Qingyuan gave Bai Qiuhe an approving look, and then their gazes met in the air.

Xu Qingyuan nodded slightly, acknowledging Bai Qiuhe’s stance.

In truth, Xu Qingyuan also knew the whole story. If one were to talk about rights and wrongs, Qin Qing was definitely not the instigator.

He was also well-aware of the behavior of bureaucratic families like the Shangguan Clan, the Lin Family, and the Guan Family—just like the current dark era of the Great Qian Dynasty. On the surface, it seemed like a time of peace and prosperity, blooming like colorful flowers, but in reality, it was a night so deep that one couldn’t see their own fingers!

"I agree with Elder Bai’s words!"

After an internal struggle, Xu Qingyuan finally stood up.

"Before the matter has been thoroughly investigated, we absolutely cannot rashly condemn Qin Qing!"

"Moreover!"

Upon saying this, Xu Qingyuan’s gaze swept over Shangguan Yong, Guan Dian, and others, continuing, "Whether it’s Qin Qing or Shangguan Feixing, Guan Changtian, Guan Yun, they all came to participate in the Great Qian Martial Institute’s assessment to recruit new disciples. Therefore, this matter is one of the Great Qian Martial Institute. Prime Minister Shangguan, Ministers Guan and Lin... You have come storming into our Great Qian Martial Institute, overstepping boundaries, isn’t that a bit too much?"

"You!" Guan Dian glared furiously, "How dare you, Xu Qingyuan, do you want to oppose us?"

Lin Changfu also snorted coldly, his gaze seeming to slice Xu Qingyuan in two.

"I, Xu Qingyuan, have no intention of opposing anyone, we are just acting according to the rules of the Great Qian Martial Institute!" Xu Qingyuan stood tall and added, "As for this matter, we will certainly investigate thoroughly. Furthermore, the final judgment will be made by Institute Chief Xu Fang. So, you all just need to wait!"

"Wait?" Guan Dian sneered.

Shangguan Yong was also furiously sweeping his sleeve, they didn’t want to wait a moment longer!

With Qin Qing exiled to a secret realm and unable to return to face punishment, they wanted to direct all their anger onto Qin Qing’s relatives.

They had precise information that Qin Qing had a sister named Qin Shuang, along with some other family members residing at Bai Qiuhe’s Qiuhai Villa.

Now... They wanted to execute Qin Qing’s relatives collectively as a vent for their fury!

But here—after all, was the Great Qian Martial Institute.

Shangguan Yong, Guan Dian, and others did not dare to act rashly.

The Great Qian Martial Institute itself possesses an extremely powerful force; it is likely that hidden experts within would not allow wanton slaughter to take place here.

Furthermore, the relationship between the Great Qian Martial Institute and the royal family has always been inextricably close.

On this matter, Shangguan Yong did not report to the reigning Emperor; even though he is the current Prime Minister, above him there is still one person he cannot surpass—the current Emperor, whose imperial power looms heavy over his head.

But the one who died is after all Shangguan Yong’s only son!

He struggled all his life to secure a legacy, and in his old age was blessed with a son. Now, with that only son dead, how could he not be heartbroken, how could he not harbor resentment?

"Xu Qingyuan, you make us wait!" Shangguan Yong’s eyebrows stood up angrily as he bellowed, "Just how long are you expecting us to wait? Are we to wait endlessly like this?"

"Wait until Dean Xu Fang comes out, then naturally the matter will be decided!" Xu Qingyuan said.

"And if Xu Fang doesn’t come out at all, does that mean this matter doesn’t need to be resolved? My son, Shangguan Yong’s son, died just like that?"

Boiling with rage, Shangguan Yong pointed at Xu Qingyuan’s nose and shouted.

Up until now, he had not spoken about Shangguan Xuan’s death.

But now, he could no longer care about that!

A murmur arose from the crowd around them.

Originally, there were many speculations and guesses about Shangguan Xuan’s death.

But now, everyone was sure that Shangguan Xuan indeed died at Qin Qing’s hands.

So, was it true that Qin Qing had been besieged in Tianjue City?

Qin Qing actually fought his way out of the encirclement in Tianjue City and then, despite numerous obstacles, made it to Luochuan Imperial City, to the Great Qian Martial Institute!

This Qin Qing, he is truly remarkable!

"Half a month!" Xu Qingyuan said after some thought, offering a deadline.

"No more than ten days!" Shangguan Yong snorted coldly, "Today, I will submit a memorial to His Majesty, accusing your Great Qian Martial Institute of shielding Qin Qing’s crime, of harboring a criminal’s kin. If within ten days you cannot give me a satisfactory explanation, do not blame me for leading troops into the Great Qian Martial Institute after ten days!"

Having said that, Shangguan Yong waved his hand and turned to leave the deliberation hall.

"Hmph~!"

Guan Dian also let out a cold snort and left with a sweep of his sleeve.

"Xu Qingyuan, you truly do not know what’s good for you! Offending the great Lord Shangguan, I wonder if you’ll have a place in the Great Qian Dynasty from now on!" Shangguan Jian pointed at Xu Qingyuan and sneered with derision.

"For the sake of an upstart from the country, you’ve offended the current Prime Minister and two Ministers. Ha... Xu Qingyuan, you are wise for a lifetime but foolish for a moment," Jun Tiance said mockingly with laughter.

Xu Qingyuan smiled faintly, and with indifference said, "In this world, there are always some right things that need to be done. Darkness cannot prevail forever; the daylight will eventually come!"

"Nonsense!"

Jun Tiance shook his head in derision, "Brother Shangguan, let’s go. After ten days, I would like to see what he can say then!"

Shangguan Jian spat on the ground in front of Xu Qingyuan and then left side by side with Jun Tiance.

There were still quite a few elders around; some left indifferently.

Others, like Guan Hao and Jun Jiulin, left after making some cold remarks.

Yet there were a few elders who whispered a few words of comfort.

In the end, only Xu Qingyuan and Bai Qiushui remained in the large deliberation hall.

"Brother Qingyuan!" Bai Qiuhe looked at Xu Qingyuan, "I am doing this for my disciple, but why are you putting yourself through this?"

Xu Qingyuan gave a wry smile, his gaze filled with melancholy as he looked beyond the deliberation hall to the prospering Luochuan like a sea of Jin Se clouds, bustling with carriages and horses, flowers in splendid attire, flames blazing high.

Yet above the imperial city, invisible yet oppressive, seemed to loom heavy dark clouds threatening to crush everything, as if thunder and torrential rain ready to overturn the world were hidden within them.

He slowly said, "I do it for the countless citizens of Great Qian..."

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