Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 358: Who Goes There?

"Here to die!"

Xiao Yi’s mouth corners subtly lifted, his eyes flickering with a chilling glint.

Yu Huaxian and the others were all momentarily stunned.

At this moment...

Yang Ling and his group had already arrived before them, with Yang Ling giving Xiao Yi a knowing wink.

There was no mention of him in the initial inspection group roster, but upon learning of the conspiracy by Li Shengtian and others, Yang Ling volunteered to join the group. Emperor Qian was extremely fond of Yang Ling, naturally he wouldn’t reject his request.

Chen Shuiwen and his two associates wore thick smirks of mockery, their provocative gazes fixed on Xiao Yi.

Qi spoke in a deep voice, "Xiao, by the emperor’s command, we’ve formed the inspection group to join you back to Imperial Dragon Mountain, to review whether Xiaoshanhe Institute indeed has the capacity to guide these ten thousand disciples in their cultivation. These are official duties, and I hope Xiao doesn’t take offense!"

Xiao Yi responded with a half-smile, "Is this the emperor’s wish?"

"How audacious!"

Chen Shuiwen shouted coldly, his face full of arrogance, "Xiao Yi, regardless of whose idea it was, it ultimately represents the emperor’s edict. Are you dissatisfied with the emperor’s edict?"

"Who let something slip because they didn’t fasten their belt properly?" Xiao Yi said feigning confusion.

"You..."

Chen Shuiwen’s face turned an iron shade of green.

What kind of thing would slip out if a belt isn’t tightened?

Wasn’t Xiao Yi insulting him by calling him that ’thing’?

"Oh, isn’t this Headmaster Chen? How come your Shanhe Martial Arts Academy is so empty that you have the time to join this inspection group and investigate our Xiaoshanhe Institute?" Yu Huaxian said, his face full of surprise as he loudly addressed Chen Shuiwen.

Xiao Yi cleared his throat and pretended to be displeased, "Yu Huaxian, how can you speak to Headmaster Chen like this? He is the busy head of the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy, who has taken time out of his packed schedule to review our Xiaoshanhe Institute. What an honor for us!"

"Hahaha, well then we’ll have to trouble Headmaster Chen!" Yu Huaxian bowed mockingly to Chen Shuiwen, his face full of provocation.

Chen Shuiwen’s face alternated between shades of green and white.

His Shanhe Martial Arts Academy didn’t even have one new disciple, what busy matters could he possibly have?

Under Xiao Yi and Yu Huaxian’s mocking, his face turned as black as coal. He snorted coldly and said with a stern voice, "Xiao Yi, don’t rely on your verbal agility here. Today, we, as part of the inspection group, are acting with a sense of responsibility toward these ten thousand plus individuals. If your Xiaoshanhe Institute doesn’t have the capacity to support their cultivation, then these disciples will be transferred to our Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!"

Li Shengtian spoke indifferently, "Shanhe Martial Arts Academy has a fourfold Spirit Gathering Array, is supported by the resources of the Nangong and Beitang Families’ pills, and is provided martial arts techniques from Three Seas Mountain and Wendao Villa, among others. Their foundation is far stronger than that of Xiaoshanhe Institute."

Tian Xiao said with a sinister tone, "Headmaster Xiao, let’s not waste everyone’s time. Today our inspection group will act impartially, and if Xiaoshanhe Institute is truly qualified, these disciples will naturally belong to you. However, if you are not up to par, we will have to take these disciples away!"

"Headmaster Xiao..."

Chen Shuiwen boasted, "The doors of Shanhe Martial Arts Academy are already open for them. I’ll preemptively thank Headmaster Xiao for selecting these talented disciples for our Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!"

Xiao Yi’s lips curved in a slight smile, "You might just end up regretting it!"

"That’s far from certain!"

"We’re very clear about the state of Xiaoshanhe Institute!"

"This time, you’re destined to be dressed up with nowhere to go!"

Chen Shuiwen and the others were brimming with pride.

Yang Ling frowned, "It’s getting late; let’s set off."

"Let’s depart!"

The three led the way.

Xiao Yi glanced at Yu Huaxian, then signaled his followers, and headed toward Imperial Dragon Mountain.

Yang Ling came to Xiao Yi’s side. Since the first time he escorted Xiao Yi to Xiaoshanhe Institute, he hadn’t been back since. He knew the place well and spoke with concern, "Xiao Yi, I’ll try my best to meddle and save some disciples for you when the time comes."

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but no one has yet been able to snatch away a disciple from my Xiaoshanhe Institute!"

"Hmm?"

Yang Ling was slightly stunned and, squinting at the confidence on Xiao Yi’s face, he said, "You’re that confident?"

Xiao Yi nodded: "Of course, I have confidence."

Yang Ling’s lips curled up as he said, "If that’s really the case, then you’ll have to slap them hard in the face for me. Even Emperor Qian has become angry this time. If it turns out that they have been misrepresenting the truth, at the very least, the hats on the heads of Li Shengtian and Tian Xiao won’t stay secure!"

"Oh?"

Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, looking at the three smug figures ahead, a playful look in his eyes.

Finally, the group arrived at the foot of Imperial Dragon Mountain. Read new chapters at novelbuddy

The Spirit Gathering Array of Xiaoshanhe Institute had not yet been activated and still appeared somewhat desolate. Chen Shuiwen and the other two’s smiles grew even brighter. Turning to look back at Xiao Yi, they said coldly, "Headmaster Xiao, does your Xiaoshanhe Institute not have a Spirit Gathering Array? Just look at how scarce the natural energy of heaven and earth is here, how can anyone cultivate in this place?"

"Xiao Yi, oh Xiao Yi, with such conditions at your Xiaoshanhe Institute, you still dare to recruit so many disciples? You’re really misleading these young people!"

"And you even treat slaves brought back from Beast Emperor City as instructors? Do you wish for a group of slaves to guide these pillars of the future Great Qian Dynasty?"

The three chastised in deep concern and indignation.

Within the crowd.

The tens of thousands of disciples also felt bewildered. They hadn’t expected Xiaoshanhe Institute to be in such a state of decay and exchanged glances, whispering among themselves: "We’d heard that Xiaoshanhe Institute was in decline, but didn’t expect it to have fallen this far. Are we really going to cultivate here?"

"It seems now it would be really better to join the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!"

"At least they have a fourfold Spirit Gathering Array, and also experts from Three Seas Mountain and Wendao Villa to guide us... "

With that, unexpectedly, over a thousand people had second thoughts, unwilling to join Xiaoshanhe Institute.

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Chen Shuiwen’s lips tilted upwards as he spoke out loud: "Everyone, no need to worry. The doors of Shanhe Martial Arts Academy are always open to you. If you do not wish to join Xiaoshanhe Institute, please stand on my side. Once the review is complete, I will take you back myself!"

"Thank you, Headmaster Chen!"

"We are willing to go to Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!"

More than twelve hundred people stood behind Chen Shuiwen.

Yu Huaxian’s face turned ashen; he had not expected that even before they had entered the mountain gate, more than a thousand people had already changed their mind. He was about to scold them but was stopped by Li Shengtian: "Yu Huaxian, do you intend to threaten them in front of us and force them to join Xiaoshanhe Institute?"

Chen Shuiwen spoke with heartfelt pain, "After all, whether these disciples choose Xiaoshanhe Institute or go to Shanhe Martial Arts Academy should be their own choice. How can we force them? By doing this, how can you assure us that you’re fit to take care of these future pillars?"

At that moment.

Another three hundred people joined the ranks behind Chen Shuiwen.

Even before they had entered the mountain gate, there were already fifteen hundred people who had chosen to join the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy.

Yu Huaxian’s face looked incredibly displeased.

Xiao Yi, however, appeared indifferent and said lightly, "Don’t be in such a hurry. It’s only just begun!"

Chen Shuiwen nodded and said in a sardonic tone: "That’s right, it has just begun. Let’s continue with the review. Perhaps by the time we reach the mountain’s peak, you won’t have a single person left behind you! Hahaha..."

The group moved majestically towards the mountain gate.

From a distance.

The gate had not a single disciple guarding it; shaking his head, Li Shengtian said, "This is Xiaoshanhe Institute? Without any disciples to guard the mountain, the gate simply lies open here, allowing anyone to freely enter and exit, it’s really disappointing!"

Chen Shuiwen said with pride, "Don’t worry, Mr. Li. The doors of Shanhe Martial Arts Academy are guarded year-round by disciples in the Golden Core Realm; they certainly don’t lack discipline like this place!"

No sooner had he finished speaking.

From the direction of the mountain gate came two thunderous roars: "Who goes there?"