Cultivating for Immorality: I Evolved Martial Arts into the Immortal Path – Chapter 93

Chapter 93: Surrender Without a Fight

This treasure sword was actually evolved by Chu Liang.

During this period, he had gone to the black market several times to buy weapons. He also had someone take a weapon that had been evolved twice to the prefectural city for appraisal by a master blacksmith. It was ultimately confirmed to indeed be a ranked treasure weapon.

Just as he had guessed.

With the Evolutionary Appraisal Mirror in hand, he could have as many treasure swords as he wanted.

For him now, resources were not a problem. What he needed most was time.

He had many ways to deal with the Law Enforcement Hall Master of the Martial Alliance, such as escaping directly or fighting head-on, but he chose the safest method—to invite another Hall Master!

Luo Hong had quite a reputation in the county town. He was bold, unrestrained, and a trustworthy person.

As for the origin of the treasure sword, it was actually easy to explain.

Chu Liang did have a master, the old hunter.

If the old hunter could leave Chu Liang a treasure bow, he could naturally leave behind a treasure sword as well.

“My master was an old hunter…”

Chu Liang, with a smile on his face, spoke calmly and slowly.

He attributed everything to the old hunter.

After listening, Luo Hong pondered for a moment and then said, “Your master was probably not a simple person. He was likely a Five Strands of Qi and Blood expert before. He just failed to break through to the Skin Tempering Realm, suffered serious injuries, became disheartened, returned to the mountain village to live out his remaining years, and finally left all his life’s accumulation to you.”

“That’s right, Hall Master Luo is correct.”

Hall Master Li Ren nodded, seeming to resonate with the statement, a touch of emotion on his face.

Both he and Luo Hong were stuck at the Five Strands of Qi and Blood stage.

If they failed to break through, their ending would probably not be much better.

“Little Brother Chu, your master was very lucky to find such a talented disciple like you in his later years,” Luo Hong also sighed. He had not yet found a suitable disciple.

If a disciple achieved great things, people would mention the master while praising the disciple.

“It’s just unclear why your master didn’t tell you his name from his time in the martial world, nor did he teach you any special techniques. Perhaps there were other reasons,” Li Ren said.

“That’s right, the martial world is full of grudges and disputes. Your master was probably worried about you,” Luo Hong said. “In any case, Little Brother Chu, rest assured, this sword will not be left to gather dust in my hands.”

“I’m naturally at ease.”

“Haha, good, let’s not talk about anything else. Let’s see what tricks Liang Han wants to play!”

While they were talking, the members of the Law Enforcement Hall had already arrived at the gate of the Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall.

A dense array of torches surrounded the outside.

When the wind blew, the smell of scattered oil was suffocating.

This time, the formation was much larger than the Green Robe Gang’s previous visit.

Inside the martial arts hall, Manager Wang and the three masters all wore solemn expressions.

The disciples had varying expressions, some puzzled, some apprehensive.

Most of them had joined the Martial Alliance and recognized the Law Enforcement Hall’s insignia.

“What is the Law Enforcement Hall doing at our Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall?”

“They’ve mobilized so many people. Could it be to deal with Hall Master?”

“Don’t talk nonsense. Hall Master hasn’t done anything wrong! He just went to the Martial Alliance yesterday to discuss dealing with the demon beasts. The Martial Alliance thinks highly of him.”

Most of the disciples were not afraid. Their ties to the martial arts hall were not deep.

If something happened to the martial arts hall, they didn’t need to fight to the death. They could simply leave and find another martial arts hall to continue their training.

Before long, news from outside came in.

“It’s Chu Liang!”

“The Law Enforcement Hall is here to arrest Chu Liang!”

“That’s right, it’s him!”

Upon hearing this name, the disciples burst into an uproar.

Why was it Chu Liang again?

Recently, the martial arts hall had been besieged by two different factions, all because of Chu Liang.

Did Chu Liang have some invisible attraction to trouble?

At this moment, outside the martial arts hall, not only were there members of the Martial Alliance Law Enforcement Hall, but also people sent by various forces in the county town to gather information.

After receiving the news, they were just as puzzled as the martial arts hall disciples: “This Chu Liang hides in the martial arts hall all day practicing. He’s rarely seen outside. How can he cause so much trouble?”

The news spread like the wind, spreading throughout the entire county town.

Soon, all the various forces knew the reason for the Law Enforcement Hall’s mobilization.

In the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall, Young Miss Qi Yue’s face lit up with a smile when she heard the news, “I told you long ago that Chu Liang was a jinx. We shouldn’t have let him into the martial arts hall, but none of you believed me then. Do you believe me now?”

Hearing this, the others around remained silent, not saying a word.

The specifics of the matter were still unknown, so it was too early to draw conclusions.

When Qi Hai heard the news, his expression didn’t change much. He simply said lightly, “Wu Neng still has some guts.”

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His disciple, Xu Hua, was secretly delighted.

The slap Chu Liang had given him back then was so hard that his cheek still ached faintly.

He would never forget this pain for the rest of his life.

“Chu Liang, you have it coming!”

Xu Hua gritted his teeth and whispered, a hint of pleasure flashing in his eyes.

Liu Qiao of the Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall shared a similar sentiment.

Liu Qiao had been particularly frustrated lately. He was like a rat crossing the street in the martial arts hall. Everyone else was deliberately targeting him to curry favor with Chu Liang.

He was a Two Strands of Qi and Blood martial artist, a senior martial brother to countless disciples. He hadn’t felt this frustrated in years.

If it weren’t for learning 《Autumn Blade,》 he would have left the martial arts hall long ago.

“The Law Enforcement Hall is making such a big move. It seems Chu Liang has committed a serious offense,” Liu Qiao thought gleefully. “As long as he steps out of the martial arts hall, he probably won’t be coming back in this lifetime.”

Some were happy, and naturally, some were worried.

Qi Xiuliang, with a worried expression, hurriedly left his residence and came to Chu Liang’s courtyard.

He was about to knock on the courtyard door.

At this moment, the courtyard door suddenly opened from the inside.

Chu Liang and his group of four were about to leave the courtyard to see what was happening outside.

“Brother Qi, what brings you here so late?” Chu Liang asked with a smile.

“Brother Chu, outside…”

Qi Xiuliang was about to inform him of the situation outside.

But he suddenly saw Hall Master Li Ren and the Merit Hall Master and was taken aback.

It was normal for Li Ren to be here, but why was the Merit Hall Master here?

Qi Xiuliang shifted his gaze and saw Song Zhong beside Chu Liang. He immediately understood and asked in a low voice, “Brother Chu, are you confident?”

“Not entirely, let’s go out and see,”

Chu Liang looked relaxed, showing no signs of panic.

His demeanor reassured Qi Xiuliang.

He then remembered that he hadn’t greeted the others and hurriedly cupped his fists, “Greetings, Hall Master, Hall Master Luo.”

“Qi Xiuliang, it’s been a while,”

Luo Hong naturally recognized Qi Xiuliang, as Qi Xiuliang had taken on many missions in the Merit Hall.

He smiled and said, “How’s your swordsmanship coming along? Three months isn’t a long time. I’ll be there to watch your duel.”

“This…”

Qi Xiuliang was stunned. Even this big shot was going to watch?

Were these big shots in the county town so idle?

He suddenly felt a lot of pressure and replied, “Hall Master, I’m practicing.”

“Good, practice hard!”

Luo Hong smiled and encouraged him.

Then, the five of them walked towards the gate of the martial arts hall together.

Before they got close, they could hear the voice of the Law Enforcement Hall’s official from afar, “Is Chu Liang here? I am ordered to take you back to the Law Enforcement Hall for questioning. Surrender without a fight, do not resist!”

His voice was loud and clear, spreading through the night and reaching the ears of countless people.

Those who were still in doubt were now certain.

It was Chu Liang!

Judging by the commotion, Chu Liang had probably committed a serious offense, otherwise, they wouldn’t have mobilized so many people.

How would he respond?

Would he run away or resist?

Or would he let them take him away?

Suddenly, another voice rang out, like a heavy hammer, shattering everyone’s speculations.

“Members of the Law Enforcement Hall, you want to arrest my Merit Hall’s official, Chu Liang, without even asking why?”

As soon as the voice fell, a figure stepped out of the martial arts hall gate.

It was none other than the Merit Hall Master, Luo Hong!