Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 105 - 94: Reunion with Daoge, Pressure from All Sides

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Inside the bookstore.

Zhou Zhongda frowned as he glanced at the freshly delivered message and quickly made a call:

"Have they lost their minds? Zhuang Butong's teacher isn't even dead yet! Do they really think he'd have no temper?"

The person on the other end sighed, "But Zhuang Butong is dying. He won't make it past a month. We estimate he will attempt a breakthrough in twenty days, which will be his peak moment."

Zhou Zhongda's face showed distress: "Where did you get this information?"

"From the Four Guardian Stars, they've been continuously monitoring Zhuang Butong's health status through artificial intelligence."

"Are you mad, daring to let Dream God monitor Zhuang Butong?" Zhou Zhongda was both shocked and furious, "Have you forgotten how Zhuang Butong got to where he is!"

"It's different, and besides, there are no other options. He's been deeply infected, even masters hesitate to get too involved with him..."

The other side seemed reluctant to engage further on the topic, intensifying their tone,

"Anyway, this has nothing to do with us. I'm just informing you, don't interfere with what comes next."

Zhou Zhongda cursed out loud: "Just a few days ago, I found a good kid who might've had a chance to probe around, and now you're telling me it's none of our business? Chen Laosi, are you seriously acting inhuman?!"

The other side fell silent, then angrily retorted: "Hasn't that task been terminated already?!"

"Terminations be damned!" Zhou Zhongda returned angrily, "Don't you know what kind of person Zhuang Butong is? Are we really going to watch someone like him die in such frustration?!"

The person on the other end took deep breaths, struggling to maintain control over their tone:

"Laoqi, I understand where you're coming from, and I agree with you, but there's nothing we can do. The Sixth Limit involves whether the Federation Martial Arts can advance further; the matter is too big, without precedent, and even the Federation leaders are out of options..."

"Bullshit no options, it's just no one wanting to take responsibility!" Zhou Zhongda swore profusely.

The other side remained silent for a moment, then suddenly cursed out,

"Damn it, if you're capable, go yell at the council yourself. I'm just a messenger, why are you yelling at me?!"

"And! Withdraw your man immediately! He's in great danger now!"

Bang.

Zhou Zhongda ended the communication, still fuming with anger.

Suddenly, he noticed another person who had quietly appeared inside the bookstore.

Long hair, a sword at the waist, a face as beautiful as a woman's, a demeanor cold and detached, and a long wooden case on his back.

"Dao?!" Zhou Zhongda's anger began to dissipate, "How come you're here without telling me in advance?"

Mr. Leng Dao stared at him without speaking, his eyes icy as if they were covered in frost.

Zhou Zhongda's face gradually grew uncomfortable, chuckling awkwardly: "What's up with that, bro? Haven't seen you in ages, why not say anything? Have we grown distant?"

Mr. Leng Dao's hand slowly rested on the hilt of his sword.

Zhou Zhongda twitched at the sight.

Mr. Leng Dao's voice was very slow, but in Zhou Zhongda's ears, it was like a knife slicing flesh:

"The person you sent to Senior Zhuang's side, is his surname Ji?"

Zhou Zhongda felt a sense of impending doom, quickly trying to think of something smart to say: "Hear me out! It's just that Comrade Ji was also very interested himself!"

Mr. Leng Dao paused in the act of drawing his sword and said, "Show me the surveillance footage from that day."

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Leaving the sparring room.

A dense crowd jammed the narrow and dark alley until no space was left, forming an airtight cage.

An oppressive and tense atmosphere permeated the air.

Ji Jingqiu looked at the sea of people before him and fell into deep thought.

Is this the "small trouble" Senior Zhuang mentioned?

He truly was not afraid...

Ji Jingqiu stopped thinking and began searching for an escape route.

At that moment, the robust young man he had toppled first stepped forward and saluted:

"Ji Jingqiu, Mr. Ji, right? I am Jiang Yuanhao from Xinzhai Dojo. We were presumptuous last time and underestimated you, Mr. Ji."

"Mr. Ji, since you have reached the sixth level of White Jade City and have come here to hone your skills, you must aspire to challenge the Martial Artist's path among Group Stars. We do not wish to offend you, but we will not concede in this matter. Please refrain from coming here for the next month."

Jiang Yuanhao paused: "In a month, if there's a chance, I, surnamed Jiang, would be very willing to be your friend!"

Ji Jingqiu frowned.

The other side was clearly much more polite than before; was it because he had reached the Sixth Level of White Jade City?

But that information got around far too quickly.

Just, not within a month?

Remembering Senior Zhuang's previous words, Ji Jingqiu thought carefully.

Maybe Senior Zhuang changed his mind and decided to go for the breakthrough a week later to avoid someone's guess.

Ji Jingqiu once again felt the urgency of time.

But right now, the real trouble was this bunch of people in front of him.

Even if he escaped today, was he to run guerrilla warfare every single day for the next week?

The crux of the matter was these people were not the masterminds. Even if he could deal with this bunch, there would be another group tomorrow...

This immediately gave him a headache.

These people really were relentless.

Just then.

"Make way."

A faint sound of a sword cutting through the air, like an invisible tide, swept forward from the front of the alley, oppressively looming over everyone's heads.

The crowd that filled the alley without any gaps turned pale under the unsheathed Sword Intent and forcibly squeezed open a spacious passage.

Hearing this sound, Ji Jingqiu's face showed surprise.

Daoge came to the central area?!

Standing behind the crowd was none other than his long-unseen Mr. Leng Dao, with eyes cold and unfathomable, merely the release of his aura suffocating the young warriors unable to breathe.

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Jiang Yuanhao took a deep breath: "Senior, this is the Four Guardian Stars, I implore you to show restraint."

The Four Guardian Stars have their own rules, where Divine Travel Warriors are not allowed to attack True Seeds or Body Refining Martial Artists, otherwise the visitors today would not be just these people.

Leng Dao said indifferently: "Go back and tell Mu Yun that if he has any objections, let him bring his sword and find me."

Hearing this person mention the name of the previous generation Daoist, Jiang Yuanhao asked with a solemn expression:

"May I ask who senior is?"

"From the Tiangong Heavy Workshop, Leng Dao."

Jiang Yuanhao's expression changed drastically: "You are the previous generation's 'Heavenly Blade'?!"

After the change in expression, Jiang Yuanhao seemed to smile bitterly and then as if relieved, he saluted again:

"I will definitely convey senior's words, bid you farewell."

After speaking, he saluted towards Ji Jingqiu and quickly led his group away from the two sides of Leng Dao.

Ji Jingqiu walked up to Lord Blade and Leng Dao finally squeezed out a smile on his face.

"Dao Ge (Brother Dao)!"

"It's been a long time, Qiu. Come, let's go to your place and chat."

Leng Dao glanced at the depths of the alley, at the sparring room without even a flickering sign, and sighed softly.

"Let's go, I'm currently residing at the Star Group," Ji Jingqiu immediately led Leng Dao back to the Star Group.

"Hmm." Leng Dao smiled and said, "I've inquired about it, the Martial Artists being cultivated inside the Star Group are in an awkward transition period, which is a good thing for you."

Ji Jingqiu blinked.

A good thing indeed.

This meant that Star Group was in the midst of intensifying their cultivation of internal Martial Artists, but he didn't know if he was included.

Under Ji Jingqiu's lead, they returned to the department of the Star Group.

Just as Ji Jingqiu was leading Leng Dao to his private training room, someone suddenly stopped them.

Luo Ben said with a grave expression: "Mr. Ji, there's an issue at the upper levels that needs your immediate response."

Ji Jingqiu frowned and said: "Later, I have guests to entertain right now."

Luo Ben's pupils dilated, a guest, what kind of guest could be more important than meeting with the group's upper echelons?

His tone became more stern and his expression severe: "Mr. Ji, you've brought trouble to the group, Xinzhai Dojo is already pressuring us, and this problem requires your serious attention."

Ji Jingqiu looked at him and said slowly: "Then I'll give you a serious response right now — I report to Lou Qinglan, I only need to answer to her, who are you?"

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"You..."

At this moment, Zhang Yaode and Lou Qinglan arrived in a hurry, separating the two sides that were thick with the scent of gunpowder. The latter looked at Luo Ben sternly, warning:

"Luo Vice Manager, it's not your time to take charge of the department yet! Additionally, the board has been informed about Mr. Ji's ascent to the sixth floor of White Jade City, and the pressure from Xinzhai Dojo will be handled by the Xilin Business Alliance."

Luo Ben's complexion turned ugly: "Manager Lou, are you going to offend the Xinzhai Dojo for a Martial Artist?"

Lou Qinglan's gaze was sharp and unyielding: "This is the board's decision. If Vice Manager Luo can't correct his attitude and handle his treatment towards the Martial Artists brought into the company properly, then I'm sorry, I will temporarily suspend your position!"

"You don't have the authority!"

"I will soon." Lou Qinglan paused slightly, and her gaze landed on the long-haired man behind Ji Jingqiu.

Under Lou Qinglan's cue, Zhou Wang and Zou Yang emotionlessly picked up Luo Ben and left the place.

"Let go of me! I'm the head of the department! You two dare to treat me this way, do you still want to mix in the group in the future?!"

Amidst Luo Ben's harsh and resilience-filled threats, Zhou Wang and Zou Yang exchanged a glance and slightly increased the pressure, and soon Luo Ben's scream was heard.

Zhang Yaode looked helpless, these two mischievous kids, couldn't they just knock him out?

He came forward proactively and said with a remorseful expression: "This gentleman must be one of the previous generation's title-holding Martial Artists, 'Heavenly Blade', Mr. Leng Dao from the Tiangong Heavy Workshop? You've seen our joke, alas, poor management in the group."

Leng Dao nodded slightly: "It's alright, the Tiangong Heavy Workshop had quite a few idiots like that back in the day."

Zhang Yaode was momentarily at a loss for words, recalling certain rumors about the other, and immediately forced a few dry laughs.

Ji Jingqiu looked towards Lou Qinglan and asked: "Has the pressure from Xinzhai Dojo already been pushed onto the group?"

Lou Qinglan shook her head: "You don't need to worry about it. You've already shown potential by reaching the sixth floor on your first attempt. Once you reach the seventh floor, you can be comparable to a Daoist-level talent. Although Star Group is only a second-tier force, the company is backed by the Business Alliance and is not afraid of their threats, and moreover..."

Her gaze fell on Leng Dao, with respect she said: "Mr. Leng's Tiangong Heavy Workshop is one of the important members of the Xilin Business Alliance."

Leng Dao nodded slightly towards her.

"Good. Dao Ge and I have some matters, we'll talk later."

With that said, Ji Jingqiu led Dao Ge back to his private training room.

Once inside the training room, Leng Dao directly asked: "You don't need to go for the handover at the Administration Bureau, I've handled the task return for you."

Ji Jingqiu was stunned, about to say that he actually completed the task...

"Also, I've exchanged the Formless Dao Body for you, Zhou Zhongda and I each contributed half of the Merit Points."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent.

The Formless Dao Body was obtained.

Moreover... he suspected that after reporting his task, the Administration Bureau would question the accuracy of the results.

And considering the current situation, he personally did not want to reveal the matter of Senior Zhuang's breakthrough in a week.

"Do you feel the pressure coming from all directions?" Leng Dao mused, "The matter of Zhuang Butong touches the core of Martial Arts, the Federation's higher-ups have already acknowledged the event, so some people will resort to every possible means. You can't block them, and won't be able to change anything."

Ji Jingqiu was silent.

No matter his talent, he's just alone.

Those people just apply slight pressure, and he's unable to cope, the pressure even directly affects Star Group.

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath, calming some negative emotions building in his heart.

From Leng Dao's words, he caught some different implications, pondered for a moment, and then raised his head to say:

"Dao Ge, I want to help Senior Zhuang, can you help me buy a week's time?"

"This matter is of vital interest to the Federation, and although those people try all kinds of schemes, if those methods were truly effective, would they need to wait thirty-one years? Since this matter is important to the Federation's interests, if they are allowed to try, why can't I?"

Leng Dao slowly showed a smile.

Good kid.

Leng Dao nodded, his pupils sparked like iron in fire: "Good, above they estimate that Zhuang Butong has twenty days left. If you only need a week, then there's no problem!"