Chapter 1916: Provocation
âJiang Luofu, youâ¦â Ye Ping exclaimed, feeling shocked and furious. He had never expected her to choose violence in this kind of situation!
However, there was no time left for him to speak. She was too quick and had already closed the gap.
As expected of one of the libationerâs disciples!
He didnât even have time to draw his blade. He could only throw out a fist. The fact that he was able to reach his current position meant that he wasnât a pushover, though. As long as he could stop the sudden assault, those at his side would react in time. If they came to his aid, they would definitely be able to arrest her. Then, heâd have some proper fun with her and teach her who was the real damn king of this place.
If the libationer were still alive, he naturally wouldnât dare to have such thoughts. However, he had already learned that the libationer had died through a trusted source. So, what else was there left to fear? Without the libationer, he didnât actually need to fear the academy teachers. As for her father Jiang Boyang, his influence had already been drastically reduced. He was now nothing more than a tiger without its fangs.
Suddenly, his sinister smile froze on his face as he noticed that his fist had actually lost its target. He was alarmed and quickly turned to one side, raising his left arm defensively. A beautiful leg covered in black silk stockings met his gaze as a kick from a high-heeled shoe flew toward him. Only when he saw one up close did he realize just how beautiful those legs were. If he could hug them and play with them slowly, he could at least enjoy himself for a year.
As soon as that thought appeared, he was a bit alarmed; once that appreciation for beauty passed, what followed was a horrifying sense of danger. The power behind that kickâ¦
Before he even finished his train of thought, the kick had already reached his arm.
Crack!
Just like that, his forearm snapped! Then, that very same arm smashed into his face, visibly distorting it. The tremendous force instantly knocked him out.
At that time, Ye Ping's subordinates reacted and drew their personal swords. They shouted as they slashed at her.
Jiang Luofu twisted at the waist and didnât land on the ground. Instead, her legs created countless afterimages. In that instant, her heelsâ sharp tips were even more terrifying than the ends of spears. Miserable cries filled the air as Ye Ping's subordinates were trampled. Finally, with a somersault, she kicked the last subordinate standing in the chin. That personâs head snapped back, and several teeth flew out. Then, he crashed heavily into the ground before fainting on the spot.
Jiang Luofu landed steadily. After sorting out her dress, she gave the groaning Ministry of Justice people a look and coldly said, âAs expected, I still like beating people down with my fists.â
Those p resent were speechless.
What do you mean beating them down with your fists? It was clearly using your legsâ¦
When they looked at those tall and slender legs again, they felt a chill run down their backs. They had previously thought that those legs were really beautiful, but being stepped on by them wouldnât feel good at all. The people from the Ministry of Justice had learned that lesson the hard way.
When she saw Zu Anâs surprised look, Jiang Luofu chuckled and remarked, âWhatâs wrong? You donât recognize me anymore?â
Zu An said with a sigh, âI thought that you were someone who cared the most about rules and laws. I didnât expectâ¦â
Jiang Luofu harrumphed. âIâll naturally use reason with those who listen to reason. However, as for these people who abuse the law to take advantage of others, brute force is most effective.â
She had studied the law for so many years, so how could she not understand what was going on here? She had always wanted to try and change things somehow, but she had always felt a sense of powerlessness against such darkness. And yet today, this Ye Ping was doing such despicable things right in front of her face! How could she possibly still hold back her rage?
Youâre so good at toying with the law, arenât you? Then Iâll just break the rules!
Zu An gave her a big thumbs up, exclaiming, âA hero among women!â
In that instant, it was as if he were getting to know Jiang Luofu all over again. Even so, he still reflexively glanced at her miniskirt.
This womanâs outfits are way too seductive, but who would have thought that she would be such a conservative person deep down?
Jiang Luofu reflexively clutched her dress and asked, "Did you see anything just now?â
Zu An immediately shifted his gaze and said, âI didnât see a thing.â
She actually wore safety shorts underneath that miniskirt, so who is she even guarding againstâ¦
Jiang Luofu blushed slightly. However, when she saw the others return, she couldn't really continue on that subject.
âMiss Jiang, how could you beat them all up? Weâre done for, weâre done for⦠This matter is out of hand already!â the jailer exclaimed. When he saw the scene before him, he felt completely numb. If he were given another chance, he definitely wouldnât have taken that gold tael. That was really a hot potato he shouldnât have held ontoâ¦
Jiang Luofu said coldly, âThatâs not for you to worry about. If you keep making noise, Iâm going to kick you too.â
She hadn't seen this guy when Ye Ping was about to act up, and yet he was now making thoughtless remarks.
Do you think this big sis is a pushover?
The jailer recalled the miserable fates of those from the Ministry of Justice and couldn't help but shiver. He quickly hid in a corner and didnât dare to utter another word.
âMiss Jiang, how should we clean up this situation then?â Qin Wanru asked, feeling a bit worried.
âIt doesnât matter. They offended the libationer, so they needed to be disciplined anyway. I have nothing to fear even if this reaches all the way to the throne room.â Jiang Luofu harrumphed. If they were going to play at politics, two could play at that game.
However, playing the game of rules and laws with these villains isnât all that interesting at all. Itâs still using my fists to beat them up that feels more refreshing. Now that I think about it, I seem to have picked this up from that brat Zu An...
The others were stupefied when they heard what she said. At the same time, they admired her intelligence. So she had already thought through everything before she used force!
Zu An walked over to those from the Ministry of Justice. He grabbed one of the officials who was groaning but hadnât fainted yet. He asked, âWhat did you come here to do?â
Jiang Luofu was startled.
Thatâs right! Even though the Murong clan was tossed into prison, the case hadnât even been settled yet. Before both sides arrived at a verdict, no one should have been allowed to come here to commit them for trial. After all, even if an examination were held, nothing would come of it.
Anyone who would look for them would be someone like King Jin who only cared about revenge. As such, this visit was extremely suspicious.
Jiang Luofu felt admiration again.
No wonder this brat was able to grow so quickly. This meticulous way of thinking was definitely a huge contributing factor.
âNo⦠Nothing. We only came for a normal patrol and came to check out this part!â the official stuttered.
âSpeak the truth!â Zu An barked, and immediately released the Taiâe Swordâs domain of power on a smaller scale. The officials were immediately scared witless, their wills instantly collapsing.
âIâll speak, Iâll speak! We came to bring the Murong clanâs people for an interrogation!â
âAfter we tormented them properly, we were going to handicap a few of the key figures, and we would also cripple their cultivation.â
â¦
The Murong clanâs expressions immediately changed when they heard that. They had never expected the other side to be so malicious! They all began to curse endlessly.
âWho told you to do this?â Zu An asked with a scowl.
The officials all shook uncontrollably in fear, saying, âWe donât know either! We just listen to Sir Yeâs orders! It seemed that someone was offended, so they decided to set an example here. That applies to the Murong clan, as well as the Qin clan before this.â
âWhat?!â Qin Wanru cried; she almost fainted on the spot when she heard what they said.
Zu Anâs heart sank too. Judging from what the official was saying, they seemed to have just come from the Qin clanâs cell. He asked, âWhat did you do to the Qin clan?â
The official swallowed with difficulty. He felt extreme fear when he looked into Zu Anâs eyes. He carefully replied, âWe didnât do that much, just broke some legs and crippled a few peopleâ¦â
âAh?â Qin Wanru cried. She felt her body tremble, and she fainted on the spot. Chu Huanzhao and Chu Youzhao both pinched her fingers, and only then did she gradually wake up again. When she became clear-headed again, she immediately said, âAh Zu, I am going to visit my father and the others!â
Zu An nodded. He shouted, âLead the way!â
The others' moods became extremely grave. They just hoped that only a few servants were crippled. However, they knew that the officials could hardly have chosen some insignificant people after committing to that kind of task.
Under Zu Anâs urging, those who were conscious from the Ministry of Justice carried the ones who had fainted as they followed. Many of their legs were already quivering. They clearly realized that this groupâs connection with the Qin clan wasnât minor. Even so, under Zu Anâs intimidation, they didnât have any way of refusing.
Just then. the Imperial Prisonâs guards finally reacted. A group of them rushed in when they heard the news. When they saw that the Ministry of Justiceâs people had been seized, all of them were horrified. They drew their blades and surrounded Zu Anâs group.
When she saw this situation, Qin Wanru paled. Only now did she truly feel the Imperial Prisonâs terrifying power. However, when she thought about the suffering her father had gone through inside, she couldn't help but become furious, so she didnât feel so scared anymore.
âLet go of those sirs at once!â the guards barked.
âGet lost!â Zu An shouted, and immediately used the Lionâs Roar skill. An invisible sound wave rippled outward.
âAhhh!â A burst of miserable cries followed. The guards clutched their heads and kneeled down in pain.
Jiang Luofu was shocked. Just a shout alone had been enough to rob so many guards of their fighting strength!
Just how many secrets does this brat have that I donât know about?
She took a step with her long legs and stood in front of the guards. She said in a clear voice, âThis is the Royal Academyâs libationer, and I am Jiang Luofu. We suspect that there are people in the Imperial Prison who have carried out torture out of their selfish interests and are currently investigating this case. All of you should carry out your duty, and those unrelated should not get involved!â
The guards were really intimidated by Zu An and felt horrified inside. Now that they had a reason to back down, of course none of them were stupid enough to throw their lives away.
The group continued to the place where the Qin clan was locked up. All of the guards they encountered along the way couldn't help but move aside.
When she saw that, Murong Qinghe was a bit absent-minded. There had always been legends of valiant generals who were without equal among ten thousand men, and how they acted resolutely on the battlefield. However, those were mostly just stories, because on the real battlefield, there were all kinds of formations. If one was too rash and charged forward, it would be easy to be caught in their formation and killed instead. There was no way it would be like those stories. And yet, in this instant, Murong Qinghe realized that there really was someone like that!
No wonder Chu second miss still clings to her brother-in-law so closely despite knowing what other people might think.
Sigh, I wonder how the Qin clan are doing nowâ¦
In that short time, the group quickly arrived at the prison area containing the Qin clanâs people. It wasnât hard to find them, as they were letting out clear groans of pain. Qin Wanru and the others immediately approached their cell.
âGuangyuan, Yongde!â Qin Wanru cried. Her eyes immediately turned red when she saw them clutching their legs in bitter suffering. She could tell that their legs had been broken!