Published at 28th of December 2025 7:59 am

Chapter 1956: Kicked the Iron Plate! (Part 2)

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Just as Luo Qingchen had anticipated, Fang Hao fled back to his temporary hideout in the workshop, stumbling along the way, and embellished the story of his beating to the trusted subordinates of his uncle—Law Enforcement Hall Elder Fang Zhenxiong.

A major conflict had occurred in the workshop, with several Inner Sect Disciples injured and crippled. Such events were rare in the highly guarded Qingyun Square, and the news quickly reached the Law Enforcement Hall team patrolling the marketplace.

When Luo Qingchen and his companions returned to the inn, having just packed their luggage, ready to leave the workshop for the Qingyun Sect’s mountain gate, a commotion of footsteps and reprimands arose outside the inn.

"Bang, bang, bang!" A loud and rude knocking echoed.

"Listen up inside! We are from the Law Enforcement Hall! Ordered to investigate the workshop disturbance, open the door and submit to inspection immediately!" An almost shrill voice sounded from outside.

Su Xiaowan pulled a face at Luo Qingchen, saying, "Luo Senior Brother, they sure came quickly."

Luo Qingchen remained calm and said to Lin Wan’er, "Look after Ling’er." With that, he stepped forward and opened the door.

Outside stood seven or eight disciples wearing the attire of the Law Enforcement Hall. Leading them was a Golden Core Initial Realm cultivator with an eagle-hooked face and sinister gaze. It was one of the people Fang Hao had seen from afar on the street earlier. Among those following him was none other than Fang Hao, who had been frightened away by Luo Qingchen before. Now, he hid behind the cultivator with an expression full of resentment and smugness.

"It’s them! Senior Brother Li, it’s these three scoundrels who injured Junior Brother Wang and the others and stole my belongings!" Fang Hao screamed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, pointing at Luo Qingchen’s group with a menacing look on his face.

Senior Brother Li scanned Luo Qingchen’s group, his gaze lingered longer on Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan, a greedy glint flashing in his eyes. He then snorted coldly, "Hmph, you’ve got some nerve! Daring to commit violent acts in Qingyun Square, injuring our Qingyun Sect disciples! You three, surrender and follow us to the Law Enforcement Hall at once!"

Luo Qingchen stood with hands behind his back and said calmly, "Justice will prevail in the end. It was Fang Hao who leveraged his power to bully and forced unfair deals initially, and we simply imposed slight punishment. As for going to the Law Enforcement Hall, we will go willingly, but not with those like you who confuse right with wrong and abet evil."

"Insolence!" Senior Brother Li burst into rage, "Mere loose cultivators dare to boast and disrespect our Law Enforcement Hall! It seems you prefer a penalty to a peaceful solution! Everyone, seize them!"

The disciples behind him immediately lunged forward like wolves and tigers, their magic artifacts gleaming coldly.

Cold light flashed in Luo Qingchen’s eyes as he was about to act, but then Su Xiaowan suddenly shouted, "I dare anyone to move!"

Stepping forward, she raised her small hand, and several talismans of varying colors flew out instantly, turning into streams of light that precisely shot at the charging Law Enforcement Hall disciples.

"Immobilization Talisman!" "Slow Talisman!" "Inversion Talisman!"

The disciples only felt a flash before their eyes, and then their bodies stiffened, movements becoming incredibly sluggish. Some even felt dizzy, their legs weak, unable to stand steadily.

"Ow!" "My legs!" "What’s happening? I feel so dizzy!"

In an instant, the inn’s hallway became chaotic, and those aggressive Law Enforcement Hall disciples were thrown into disarray by Su Xiaowan’s seemingly insignificant talismans.

Senior Brother Li was also taken aback, not expecting this cute-looking girl to be skilled with talismans, and for the effects of these talismans to be so bizarre and sly.

"Witch! How dare you use such rogue talismans!" Senior Brother Li shouted in anger, his Golden Core Initial Realm aura bursting forth, a longsword glowing with blue light appearing in his hand, ready to act personally.

At this moment, a pressure much stronger than his suddenly descended, like a mountain pressing down, causing Senior Brother Li’s face to turn pale, his hand barely steadying his longsword.

Luo Qingchen stepped forward slowly, his gaze as cold as ice, "I said we will go to the Law Enforcement Hall. But if anyone wants to take advantage of this situation, I don’t mind letting them experience what true despair feels like."

He was emitting the pressure of a Golden Core Intermediate Stage! Moreover, this pressure contained a trace of chaotic aura, pure and domineering, far beyond that of ordinary Golden Core Intermediate Stage cultivators.

Cold sweat drenched Senior Brother Li’s forehead as he looked at Luo Qingchen in shock, his mind in turmoil. Golden Core Intermediate Stage! And judging by his aura, he wasn’t even a typical Golden Core Intermediate Stage! Who exactly was this young man? What kind of entity had Fang Hao foolishly provoked?

"Who... Who are you?" Senior Brother Li’s voice was somewhat dry, devoid of his previous arrogance.

"You’ll find out soon enough." Luo Qingchen ignored him, turning to Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan, "Let’s go."

The three walked past those downed Law Enforcement Hall disciples, and not a single one dared to obstruct them. Fang Hao hid behind Senior Brother Li, trembling as Luo Qingchen’s icy gaze swept over him, too scared to utter a word.

It wasn’t until Luo Qingchen’s group’s figures disappeared at the stairway that the suffocating pressure slowly dissipated. Senior Brother Li let out a long sigh of relief, feeling his back drenched in cold sweat.

"Li... Li Senior Brother, are we just going to let them leave like this?" Fang Hao asked disappointedly in a low voice.

"Pa!" Senior Brother Li backhanded a slap onto Fang Hao’s face, "Fool! You didn’t even figure out who you provoked and dared to bite recklessly! If I hadn’t been quick, we all might have perished here!" Now he felt increasingly regretful, the young man’s final look at him clearly carried killing intent.

Fang Hao covered his face, shocked and angry, yet didn’t dare to retort.

"What are you standing there for? Quickly! Send a message to Elder Fang saying that there’s a tough nut in the marketplace, with strength at least Golden Core Intermediate Stage and ruthless tactics, let him decide!" Senior Brother Li ordered his subordinates, knowing this matter was beyond his capacity.

...

After leaving the inn, Luo Qingchen’s group didn’t head directly to the Law Enforcement Hall but took several turns within the marketplace, shaking off several trailing shadows, and then found a secluded spot to discuss.

"Luo Senior Brother, do we really have to go to the Law Enforcement Hall? That Elder Fang Zhenxiong doesn’t sound like a good person. What if he takes advantage of his position and issues private revenge?" Su Xiaowan was a bit worried.

"We must go, of course." Luo Qingchen said with a steady gaze, "But not now. We should first return to the sect and report everything about our disappearance, and the events in the Meteorite Pit and Luofeng Slope to the sect’s leadership thoroughly. The Star Map fragments matter, and Bai Ling’er’s uniqueness are of substantial importance, not allowing any carelessness."

He paused and continued, "As for the Law Enforcement Hall, once we have a solid foothold within the sect, then we will settle accounts with them. I’d like to see how far Fang Zhenxiong can manipulate matters within the sect."

Lin Wan’er nodded in agreement, "The sect is currently unstable, both internally and externally. It’s indeed easy to fall into a disadvantageous position if we rashly rush into the Law Enforcement Hall. Returning to the sect, understanding the situation, and planning accordingly is the best strategy."

"Hmm, that’s my thinking as well." Luo Qingchen said, "There’s still some distance from the marketplace to the sect mountain gate. We’ll need to be extra cautious along the way. Since Zhao Mingyu dared to hire people to hunt us and Qingmu Sect disciples, it’s likely that he might set up ambushes on the route back to the sect."

"That bastard Zhao Mingyu better not let me meet him again, or I’ll plaster him with itch talismans all over, keeping him itchy for three days and nights!" Su Xiaowan waved her small fist, speaking fiercely.

Bai Ling’er seemed to understand the power of the "itch talisman," giggling and clapping her hands in agreement.

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