nashuaworldcup Chapter 457 The Fate-Gathering Ceremony
Chapter 457 The Fate-Gathering Ceremony
While Li Muyang was talking with Zheng Xian, on the other side, at Li Muxuan's retirement ceremony, the situation was just as he had expected.
Many of Li Muxuan's old acquaintances came to the scene.
Looking at the scene before him, Zhang Chulan whispered to Xu Si, "Fourth Brother, isn't Brother Li coming?"
Xu Si glanced at the group of people who were talking to Li Muxuan and whispered, "I don't know either. It seems that Immortal Master Li is talking to someone above. He probably won't be finished anytime soon. Even if he comes, it will probably be in the next few days."
Zhang Chulan nodded, then looked over and saw that there were indeed people looking for Lu Jin to plead for Li Muxuan. He was speechless for a moment. Had they really let go on their own, and now they were asking Lu Jin to let go as well? Was this pleading or just stirring things up?
To be honest, Li Muyang looked down on him, and Zhang Chulan couldn't see through him!
Alas, it's all a matter of fate! If he really dies, then he only has himself to blame for his own fate!
Lu Jin had a long face and her expression was hard to read. The person who pleaded for her finished his own business and left without any hesitation, as if to express that he had tried his best, really tried his best.
Perhaps some people have truly let go and begged Lu Jin to spare Li Muxuan's life, but in this situation, it really feels a bit inappropriate! Maybe it's a bit of an overinterpretation?
At least Lu Jin and Li Muxuan didn't react much to this, because no matter what others said, it wouldn't affect their judgment. This matter definitely needed a reasonable answer that would satisfy both of them.
The Quanxing organization has a strict rule against leaving. The process for leaving is very complicated: you must notify them of the time and place in advance, and then be present in person for a week. During this period, anyone can do anything to you! You are not allowed to retaliate!
To put it bluntly, it's about repaying every wrong with a wrong, and settling every score with a grudge.
Even if someone dies during this process, no one can say anything.
Of course, in today's society, you'd be breaking the law! It just depends on whether the company cares or not.
Such stringent conditions are something no one would actually do unless they were determined to sever ties with the Quanxing sect.
Even if you don't quit, in today's society governed by the rule of law, as long as what you did doesn't involve ordinary people, there's basically still room for maneuver. If you don't break the law, whether you're a member of the Quanxing sect or not, the company doesn't care about you at all.
Therefore, there are quite a few people who are openly Quanxing (a tribal society), and everyone knows they are Quanxing, but no one bothers them. They live their lives honestly and don't cause trouble for anyone. Why would anyone bother them? Aren't they afraid the police will come knocking on their door?
The Quanxing group, full of enthusiasm and prone to causing trouble, are mostly a bunch of immature young people, or more accurately, people with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome). They think that joining Quanxing allows them to do whatever they want, and the conditions for joining Quanxing are too easy; all they have to do is declare themselves to be Quanxing.
Such people are generally fine if they don't go too far, but if they do... they'll either be dealt with by someone from a reputable family or be taken care of by the company.
This is why the Quanxing Society today is not as impressive as it used to be. Back then, the Quanxing Society had countless extremely vicious villains, each one acting like a madman. But now, there are hardly any truly heinous criminals.
A truly mentally ill person would have to go to a mental hospital, or be behind bars, or even go to the underworld—they'd all be sent there.
So, the determination that Li Muxuan made to withdraw from Quanxing upon his return this time is truly remarkable. After hiding for most of his life, this old rascal has finally shown some backbone... Unfortunately, this time his backbone will most likely be his last.
At this moment, Zhang Xuanlin and Hong Anguo said nothing more. They had truly done their best, and now they just watched quietly with expressionless faces.
The others had time to eat, rest, and use the restroom. Since people from different factions took turns witnessing the event, including Li Muxuan and Lu Jin, who had both moved around and rested. Only Hong Anguo and Zhang Xuanlin remained completely still. They hadn't said a word since they sat down, and when someone came up to greet them, they just nodded and didn't react.
It's clear that the two elders are quite conflicted and serious, absolutely on high alert.
At first, some people were worried about the two of them, after all, they hadn't eaten or drunk anything for so long, but seeing that the two elders looked perfectly normal, they didn't say anything more and didn't disturb them.
That's an amazing skill in meditation!
A few days later, the Quanxing people also arrived. They were old acquaintances of Li Muxuan, including Xia Liuqing and Jin Feng, who had all followed the sect leader Wugensheng back then.
There is also Yuan Tao, whom Li Muxuan knew from his father, Yuan Jingui.
After all, it was the day Li Muxuan "retired from the business," so besides those who came to settle scores with him and those who came to collect their karma, Quanxing should also come to witness it.
In fact, after all these years, there aren't many people who still want to cause trouble for Li Muxuan. Most of them have either passed away, or they feel it's not worth making a trip for that old rascal Li Muxuan, or they've simply forgotten about him! They wouldn't even remember Li Muxuan without being reminded.
Those who come... are mostly not looking for trouble, but rather want to see how Li Muxuan and Lu Jin's story ends.
Most of them didn't care about Li Muxuan's fate at all. Even if someone caused trouble, it was just a side effect. But they cared about Lu Jin! Because Old Master Lu was indeed a good person! He had a very high reputation! There were quite a few people who liked him, so they didn't want Lu Jin to be stuck in that situation for the rest of his life.
If Lu Jin really killed Li Muxuan, it would mean that he probably couldn't get over what happened back then. In that case, Li Muxuan's death would not be the end, but another beginning. One of Lu Jin and Wugensheng would have to die.
Whether Wugensheng is alive or dead, they can't say for sure.
Finally, it was the afternoon of the last day. When the bell rang, Li Muxuan's gathering ceremony came to an end. Of course, this was the key moment.
Lu Jin stood up and went to Li Muxuan, asking the crowd, "Is there anyone else who wants to settle scores with this old bastard? If not, he's mine."
Normally, there would be no one left by this time, but if things continued like this, it would become meaningless.
The Seeking Truth Society was formed by merging four relatively small sects: Yanwu Hall, Natural Gate, One Qi Flow, and Huangmen.
The predecessors of the four families included members of the Thirty-Six Bandits. They suffered heavy losses after being caught up in the Jia Shen Rebellion and were often looked down upon by the major sects. Now, after merging, they have become a new force.
Huang Ning, who was in charge at the beginning, showed himself at this moment. He made a bet with Lu Jin on the grounds that he did not want Li Muxuan's "Reversal of the Eight Directions" technique to be lost. He would take three blows from Lu Jin. If he could withstand them, then Old Master Lu would settle accounts, but in the end, he would have to spare Li Muxuan's life.
Hmph, of course it's not that simple.
Huang Ning chose to cause trouble at this time not only because he genuinely wanted to spare Li Muxuan's life and ensure the legend of "Reversing the Eight Directions" would continue, but also because he wanted to bring fame to the Seeking Truth Society. Since the Old Celestial Master had retired and was no longer one of the Ten Elders, Huang Ning had taken over the title of one of the Ten Elders.
However, the Seeking Truth Society was supported by all sides and originally balanced the Ten Elders from various sects. Huang Ning and the Seeking Truth Society were not of high caliber and were not worth paying attention to.
This time, Huang Ning took this opportunity to make a name for himself.
But is it so easy to take a slap from Lao Lu?
The first two blows were relatively easy, but Huang Ning couldn't withstand the third blow. Although he received high praise from Lu Jin, he couldn't hold on and knelt down, thus failing the bet.
However, Li Muxuan gave the skill of "Reversing the Eight Directions" to Huang Ning. Whether Huang Ning lived or died was irrelevant; this skill should not be lost. Originally, "Reversing the Eight Directions" was just a trick used in martial arts, but Li Muxuan developed it to the point where it was enough to establish a school. He also did not want the skill of his master, Wang Yaozu, who passed it on to him, to be lost.
The only requirement for Huang Ning was that he must remember that this is the Wang School's Reversal of All Directions, all rights reserved, and piracy will be prosecuted. This statement must be passed down.
Huang Ning solemnly agreed.
As he retreated with the notebook turned upside down, Li Muxuan and Lu Jin also began to unleash their fury. After a long standoff, it was time to fight! It would be a fight to the death!
When Li Muyang leisurely arrived, the two elders were already in the later stages of their illness and were at a stalemate.
Li Muxuan's force field gripped Lu Jin's heart, and Lu Jin's hand plunged into Li Muxuan's chest.
Seeing this, Li Muyang knew he had arrived just in time. Weren't they having a heart-to-heart talk?
"What a stroke of luck," Zhang Xuanlin remarked upon noticing Li Muyang's arrival.
Hong Anguo didn't say anything, but his expression clearly relaxed.
But when Li Muyang arrived, he didn't make a move. Instead, he went to Zhang Chulan's side, plopped down, and casually teased, "You know... what if Li Muxuan suddenly shouted out now, asking you to go up and certify the triple-level certificate for Old Master Lu..."
"WC!" Zhang Chulan was startled, dropping his cigarette. He turned around in horror and complained, "Brother Li! Stop messing around! What have I done to offend you recently? Me, help Grandpa Lu get a triple certificate? Don't be ridiculous! I can't even withstand one slap from Grandpa Lu, can I?"
“But you have divine power,” Li Muyang said leisurely. “Do you know that Zuo Ruotong, the former leader of the Sanyi Sect, broke through to the third level of the Reverse Life Realm by fighting with Wugensheng? Now, isn’t Li Muxuan helping Grandpa Lu prove the peak of the second level? One more level and he’ll be perfect.”
Zhang Chulan's lips twitched violently: "Brother... it's not even certain whether that was a divine spirit or not! Didn't you say before that it was a divine spirit copied by my grandfather using the Qi Source Flow?"
Li Muyang scoffed, "Heh, who knows?"
Feeling that Li Muyang seemed to know something, Zhang Chulan carefully shut his mouth, afraid that if he continued to listen, he would really have to go on stage.
Stop fooling around, he can't withstand one slap from Old Master Lu!
The reason Li Muyang brought this up wasn't to kill Zhang Chulan, but because he suddenly realized that even gods aren't omnipotent! Nothing in this world is absolute; even so-called conceptual gods are afraid of other conceptual gods who can counter or are stronger.