Boarding Life-Chapter 601

Therefore, they were particularly curious.

Qin Qi, does he really have any connection with that mysterious woman?

Although they were unsure what that mysterious woman was, the Dao Inference Department almost represented legality.

If they disapproved of Qin Qi, it would mean that Qin Qi’s talent was illegal; by then, their Red Flower Company could not possibly protect Qin Qi.

But if the Dao Inference Department deemed Qin Qi’s talent legal, then such formidable talent would cause a massive sensation in Shangjing!

Qin Qi, of course, denied any relationship with the mysterious woman, "What are you thinking? I don’t even know what kind of demon woman they’re talking about!"

"That’s fine then!" Ling Feixue let out a sigh of relief, "No idea what got into the people from the Dao Inference Department either!"

However, Yan Qingyu still frowned.

After all, whether it was legal or not would depend on the answer provided when the Dao Inference Department showed up.

This time, they barely escaped a crisis by using Duan Meng’s name.

But it didn’t mean they truly avoided it, only giving Mr. Mu some time to prepare in advance!

Qin Qi also curiously asked at this moment, "What kind of force is the Dao Inference Department? Even the Red Flower Company seems to be inferior to them?"

Ling Feixue apparently didn’t know as much about this as Yan Qingyu.

While driving, Yan Qingyu began softly, "It’s a good chance to introduce you to the power dynamics in Shangjing!"

"Alright!" Qin Qi immediately listened attentively.

Yan Qingyu was about to explain in detail but then recalled what Ling Feixue and Qin Qi had done in the car earlier.

Although Ling Feixue was not doing anything shameful at the moment, she was still nestled in Qin Qi’s arms.

Despite feeling a bit awkward, she gently said, "In Shangjing, most areas are for ordinary people. There’s only one area meant for people within the circles!"

"This area is called the Wudao District, specifically designated for martial artists. Nearly all individuals in the circles gather in this area!"

"There’s a large number of martial artists training independently and hundreds of companies both big and small. These forces form the backbone of the circles but do not have decision-making power!"

Qin Qi couldn’t help but ask, "Who holds the decision-making power? The Five Great Families?"

Yan Qingyu gently shook her head.

"Oh?" Qin Qi became more intrigued.

Yan Qingyu explained, "The Five Great Families indeed stand at the pinnacle among various forces in the Wudao District. While no company dares to provoke them, mutual checks among the different forces prevent the Five Great Families from dominating everything!"

"Only two forces can truly cover the sky with one hand!"

Qin Qi’s interest was piqued, "Which forces?"

Yan Qingyu took a deep breath, "The Dao Inference Department and Thunder Tiger Mountain. If there’s law in the world of ordinary people, there’s also law within the martial artists’ circles. But this law is determined by the Dao Inference Department!"

"All martial artists in the country must follow the laws set by the Dao Inference Department. If they say you’re legal, you are. If they say you’re not, you’re not. Over the years, various forces have long harbored grievances against the Dao Inference Department!"

"But the people from the Dao Inference Department have always acted fairly and justly, with no one able to find any flaws. As such, despite their grievances, various forces have no reason to attack, and they can only operate and survive under the Dao Inference Department’s order."

Qin Qi was suddenly taken aback.

Who would’ve thought the Dao Inference Department was so powerful? Overseeing all martial artists in the country!

Does this mean the actions of the mysterious woman back then had already violated the law set by the Dao Inference Department!

He quickly said, "No wonder Mr. Mu threatened them with responsibility; he clearly had a reaction!"

Yan Qingyu smiled sweetly, "Indeed, martial artists have always revered strength and refuse to be constrained. Therefore, the people from the Dao Inference Department are extra cautious. They’re afraid that grievances from various forces would flare up, causing major turmoil."

"But ultimately, no one has dared to challenge the Dao Inference Department all these years. And this time, the people from the Dao Inference Department are resolute in their attitude."

"If they declare you illegal this time..."

Yan Qingyu stopped here.

The conversation had clearly become much heavier.

The atmosphere in the car grew silent.

Even though she hadn’t finished her sentence, it was clear enough. If the Dao Inference Department declared Qin Qi illegal, Qin Qi would be handed over to them to deal with entirely!

Ling Feixue’s eyes were serious; she turned to Qin Qi, filled with worry, and comforted, "Qin Qi, you needn’t worry. We have a clear conscience!"

Qin Qi’s lip twitched.

Damn, the problem is precisely that he doesn’t have a clear conscience.

Yan Qingyu softly said, "Yes, Qin Qi, you can also look on the bright side. If the Dao Inference Department considers your talent legal, then..."

She swallowed lightly, finding it hard to imagine what kind of sensation it would cause at that time.

Qin Qi smiled.

He wasn’t very interested in what kind of sensation his talent would cause; instead, he asked curiously: "Didn’t you mention Thunder Tiger Mountain earlier? If the Dao Inference Department represents law within the circles, then what role does Thunder Tiger Mountain play?"

Yan Qingyu took a deep breath, "Thunder Tiger Mountain is home to Daoists. They rarely appear, much like reclusive individuals. No one knows how mysterious they are; no one has dared to set foot on that mountain all these years!"

"It’s only known that one of the Five Great Families, the Zhang family, was founded by a Daoist who returned to secular life from Thunder Tiger Mountain."

"The Dao Inference Department and Thunder Tiger Mountain are complete opposites; while the Dao Inference Department nearly controls everything within the circles, Thunder Tiger Mountain barely concerns itself with worldly affairs!"

Qin Qi widened his eyes.

A Daoist who returned to secular life founded one of the Five Great Families?

He froze for a moment, realizing the depth of water in Shangjing was far greater than he imagined.

Yan Qingyu continued, "Actually, decades ago, there was another force on par with the Dao Inference Department and Thunder Tiger Mountain!"

"What force?" Qin Qi quickly asked.

"It was the Qianding Palace!" Yan Qingyu said candidly, "But Qianding Palace mysteriously disappeared decades ago, vanishing without a trace within the circles!"

"I just didn’t expect that even so long after its fall, Qianding Palace could still intimidate the Dao Inference Department. I just gave it a try earlier, and the person from the Dao Inference Department really showed respect upon hearing the name of Qianding Palace!"

Qin Qi took a deep breath.

The more he heard, the more insignificant he felt.

He didn’t understand Duan Meng’s strength.

Even the Zhang family looming over him was a colossal entity to him.

He couldn’t help asking a few questions about the mysterious woman.

Yet each question sank like a stone into the sea, with no response from her.

"Damn..."

Qin Qi murmured to himself, and his mood plummeted.

This woman might just be stalling for time, with no real plan to handle the upcoming examination!