Chapter 8

They reported the next ten-odd disciples' results, whose prey were all soldier level beasts; only the number differed . The situation remained the same until it was Jiang Jian's turn .

"Sixteen soldier level beasts, and one general level beast . "

Jiang Jian looked pretty proud of himself when he heard his achievement, and received great attention as he had expected . Everyone was excited at the news since a general level beast was still beyond reach for them . They didn't even dare provoke such a beast .

But Jiang Jian had killed one! Although it was possible that he did it in collaboration with others, it was him to whom people attributed this feat . It was natural that he would get more awards when he went back .

In this way, Jiang Jian ranked first .

The process continued when the noise finally died away . Jiang Chen became the center of attention when it was his turn . Jiang Jian whistled and smirked . "Jiang Chen looks like a mess, as if he had had three desperate fights . I can't wait to know his result . "

"He might just have rolled on the ground," Jiang Jun, who was punched by Jiang Chen earlier, said sarcastically . The disciples of the west courtyard burst into laughter on hearing him speak, which sounded harsh .

In the meantime, the disciples of the east courtyard lowered their heads . On their faces appeared a mixed expression which was difficult to read . The two guards who had protected Jiang Chen looked at each other . Then one of them took one step ahead and reported seriously, "Twenty soldier level beasts and five general level beasts!"

The smirks on many people's faces were frozen instantly . They couldn't believe what they had just heard . But the guards sounded so sonorous and forceful . They couldn't be wrong .

The news set everyone on fire . The achievement of killing twenty soldier level beasts was already amazing, but it was neglected . What excited people was the second part of the guard's report .

Five! Five general level beasts! What does that mean? It was already amazing that Jiang Jian killed one general level beast in collaboration with others . But Jiang Chen killed five general level beasts alone! It was unimaginable .

"It's impossible . The Wind Move Guard must have helped him . Otherwise it is impossible…" Before Jiang Jian could finish this sentence, he had already felt the severe look from the Second Elder and other guards . He realized how inappropriate his words were and shut up immediately .

However, he was unwilling to throw in the towel, since his father was expecting great news from him . He approached challenging him in a new way . "Jiang Chen, do you dare take a punch from me? You killed five general level beasts, so I suppose you shouldn't be afraid of my punch . "

The atmosphere became awkward . The disciples looked at Jiang Jian confusedly . The difference between two cloud levels was as much as a bull's force . Especially when it came to palm against palm, Jiang Chen was in an unfavorable situation . Jiang Jian was obviously being a bully, and he knew that . That's why he didn't say that this was a contest .

Many who were as doubtful as Jiang Jian about Jiang Chen's achievement looked over to him, curious to see whether he would take the challenge . It looked like that if Jiang Chen denied, his achievement would be questioned and his effort of that day would be totally wasted .

"Fine . I'll take a punch from you . "

Jiang Jian was sneering inside . If he won by this punch, he would get the chance to make a fuss . "Don't worry . I won't make too much of an effort . "

"Well, you should . "

"Don't try to bluff me . "

Jiang Jian jumped into the air and flew over to Jiang Chen, throwing a haymaker . As soon as his vigorous genuine Qi started to function, all grass and leaves along his way were blown down .

Jiang Chen started to attack at the same time . Both the guards and the Second Elder found the air stirred by Jiang Chen's arms very unusual . It was whirling . They didn't understand why .

Bang!

When their two palms hit against each other, the complacent expression on Jiang Jian's face was frozen instantly, and then he turned pale . The next thing he knew, he was thrown into the air .

The result was decided in just one punch, but it was Jiang Jian who lost . Why? Why had the one in the lower cloud level won? Many rubbed their eyes to make sure what they saw was real . When they found it was real, they were left speechless .

Jiang Chen smiled . That was the power of spiral Qi .

Jiang Jian wasn't injured . He continued their war of words after he got up . "No big deal . You have been able to beat me since long ago . You've had no progress at all . "

"Well, better than you . I'll break your legs if you break into the east courtyard again!" Jiang Chen scolded .

Jiang Jian said coldly with a livid face, "You can only show off here . That's all . You won't get so lucky when the spring festival comes . "

"You think so?"

Jiang Chen didn't take it seriously, which made Jiang Jian angry . However, it did matter to Jiang Chen, although he pretended it didn't . Among these disciples, Jiang Jian was in the highest level . If that represented the best ability of the new generation of the Jiang Mansion, they wouldn't be able to survive in the Hundred Thousand Mountains .

The thing was, those elder excellent disciples were no longer hanging out with these babies . They were having adventures in the Hundred Thousand Mountains and had found some fame . For example, Jiang Jian's brother, who was one of them, was studying in Cangnan Institution in the Hundred Thousand Mountains .

The winter hunt signified the start of winter . A few months later it would be the spring festival . The travelling disciples would all return by then . In addition, many strong men who were travelling around would come to the Jiang Mansion to join the celebration .

That was why Jiang Jian was so arrogant . Even though Jiang Chen could have gone back to Cloud Nine by then, he hadn't had any real progress in the past year .

Looks I have to try harder .

The winter hunt wasn't enough to reignite his grandpa's confidence in the east courtyard . Jiang Chen had to do better .

The spring festival would be the best opportunity .

There are still three months left . It should be easy for me to achieve the Gathering Yuan State by combining the use of a method and the holy pulse . Jiang Jian's face will be funny then .

. . .

Jiang Chen felt great on his way back . It was an amazing thing to acquire others' admiration and respect by displaying your actual strength . He didn't rush to go back to the east courtyard . Instead, he decided to wander about downtown .

He hadn't paid much attention to this place since he arrived in the Nine Heavens Continent . But Jiang Chen had travelled to many places in the Sacred Zone and had seen many brilliant and rare landscapes . This small mountain town didn't look interesting to him at all .

"Child Chen . "

"Child Chen . "

He didn't realize he was already in the east courtyard's area until more and more people on the streets were greeting him . No matter what happened to the east courtyard, there were always some kindhearted people who respected him sincerely .

That was because his father was a great man . The east courtyard had earned a lot of money during these years, but the taxes they levied on citizens was the lowest, which was almost a miracle .

"Child Chen, the west courtyard is making a scene in the Holy Clothing Shop . Would you like to go and have a look?"

"Oh, really?"

The west courtyard kept making all kinds of excuses to take over the east courtyard's properties . Jiang Chen was informed of this, but hadn't seen it in person . So he went to the Holy Clothing Shop . As expected, many people were gathered outside of the shop . Quarrels could be heard from outside .

"Li Hong, what are you up to? This is the east courtyard's shop . Why should you people take it over?" It was Fan Tu's voice . It was difficult not to identify his loud voice .

Li Hong? He is one of the stewards of the west courtyard . He and Fan Tu are enemies . Jiang Chen knew this wouldn't end well .

The Holy Clothing Shop was a clothing shop, not to be belittled . It possessed several textile dyeing factories . All clothing textiles in the Southwind Ridge came from this shop . The winter had come . People would need to buy new clothes . It was expected that the business would keep growing during the next a few months . The west courtyard chose this occasion to scramble for it, so that they could kill the goose that laid the golden egg .