CHAPTER 1007: CHAPTER 797: PERILOUS MARTIAL WORLD, ASCENDING THE MOUNTAIN BY SEDAN CHAIR

"Originally, this village chief intended to visit your Cihang Jingzhai discreetly, but I hadn’t expected that you, Fan Qinghui, would still bicker with some juniors in the Martial World."

Jiang Dali stood with his hands behind his back, speaking plainly as he openly admitted his identity.

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding crowd’s noise quickly diminished instead.

Eyes filled with respect, excitement, and apprehension fell on his majestic figure.

Jiang Dali clenched his hands into fists behind him, and his whole body shook.

With a snort, the whiskers and wig on his face were shaken off.

His body crackled with the sounds of bones, exiting the state of Bone Shrinking Skill.

In an instant, his stature rose by over three feet, and his clothes were torn apart with a "squeak," revealing solid bronze-colored muscles. Even his face had returned to its rugged, chiseled look, with eyes cold and composed, surveying the Eight Desolates with disdain.

The Eight Desolates Players were all overjoyed at this sight and hurriedly bowed deeply, "Eight Desolate Disciples, pay respects to the Grandmaster!"

The West Mountain Six Heroes were all in great shock and instinctively retreated, hearts pounding wildly.

Fan Qinghui was the first to regain composure, and facing this formidable figure who had defeated Song Que and slain the Evil King Shi Zhixuan, boasting a multitude of ferocious battle honors, she couldn’t suppress the tremor in her heart. Taking a deep breath, she said, "After I descended the mountain, I rarely resorted to violence. However, these Eight Desolate Disciples’ actions were indeed arrogant and vulgar. Only then did I break my vow to administer punishment. If there was any offense, I hope Master Jiang will be magnanimous."

Jiang Dali gave a calm smile, nodding gently, "Your actions weren’t wrong. The only mistake was that after they invoked the name of this village chief, you still dared to continue the lesson. You must understand that even if there’s a need for reprimand, it should be delivered by this village chief personally. It’s not your place from Cihang Jingzhai to discipline on behalf of this village chief. Do you love meddling so much to interfere with this village chief’s affairs?"

"Grandmaster!"

All seven Eight Desolates Players were stirred, eyes filled with excitement and reverence as they gazed up at Jiang Dali’s lofty stature like he was a towering mountain.

Previously, they had never from the heart called any NPC Grandmaster.

And before today, such a heartfelt term seemed somewhat empty, mostly coming from a sense of follow-the-crowd fun.

But now, having seen Jiang Dali in person and witnessing his domineering actions that intimidated all sides with powerful protection of his own, they felt their blood boiling, roused and rampant, difficult to contain.

The surrounding onlookers were all tongue-tied as they watched Jiang Dali reprimand Fan Qinghui.

Cihang Jingzhai had always been at the top-tier level in the white road of the Martial World, often influencing the succession of an imperial throne in a vassal state.

Whoever encountered a disciple of the Jingzhai would treat them like fairies; when had they ever been scolded publicly like this?

Yet this astonishing scene was happening right now, and the one doing the reprimanding was none other than the Black Wind Village Chief, this Evil Star. Those usual flower protectors didn’t dare step forward voluntarily.

"Master Jiang, you’ve come a long way as a guest, and it’s only right to scold Qinghui."

Fan Qinghui didn’t argue, knowing that if she continued to contend, it might provoke this fearsome character. Her suffering would be minor, but if it led to her sect also being theoretically at fault, the Black Wind Village Chief might become even more aggressive. She immediately sheathed her sword, joined her palms, bowed to the seven Eight Desolate Disciples, and said.

"This time Qinghui went too far, please be generous."

As she spoke, she pulled out a porcelain bottle from her sleeve and lightly sent it flying toward the seven with a gentle force, saying, "This bottle contains ten Snow Lotus White Phase Pills, meticulously refined by our Cihang Jingzhai, as a token of Qinghui’s apology."

"Ah, this!"

"Great stuff, great stuff!"

The seven Eight Desolates Players were all overjoyed and someone immediately grabbed it. Upon receiving an information prompt, they were even more ecstatic, repeatedly saying they had gained.

Jiang Dali watched Fan Qinghui’s decisive action to stop the conflict and apologize right on the spot, and even though they were adversaries, he couldn’t help but admire her ability to let go when necessary.

He thought to himself that Cihang Jingzhai had been able to intervene in various affairs in the Martial World for so many years and still stand firm not only because of powerful strength but also due to its wise and adaptable handling of matters.

In such a situation, unless the players righteously refused the apology and demanded he uphold justice, he couldn’t face continued action against Fan Qinghui, who had shown great humility.

And the players would never pass up the benefits presented to them.

Unless he, as the Grandmaster, hinted at giving them better rewards privately.

The one who offers the highest price wins.

Besides, the players forming teams to watch people defecate is indeed utterly disgraceful, and he really had no interest in cleaning up after shameless players.

A proud man is certainly reliable, as he would never do anything disgraceful. While Jiang Dali often acted unruly, he was always a proud man from beginning to end.

"Master Jiang, Qinghui has already apologized. If you still have any lingering anger or dissatisfaction, why not follow Qinghui up the mountain, sit down, and have a cup of tea to slowly ease away?"

Fan Qinghui glanced at Jiang Dali, a smile spread across her lips, dimples appeared on her jade-like cheeks, inviting him.

"Alright!"

Jiang Dali looked up toward the distant Yumeng Mountain, indicating his intention, "Now that the Ming Country has established dominance under Heaven, my visit to your Cihang Jingzhai is also to see whether Cihang Jingzhai is satisfied with the current Emperor of the Ming Country.

If satisfied, then there will be peace under Heaven.

After all, the Ming Country’s path to quell the chaos was also at your Cihang Jingzhai’s request for this village chief to intervene."