Chapter 593: Severing Relationships!

Chapter 593: Severing Relationships!

Cao Sheng was a bit lost for words.

The boy in platinum armor before him, born of lowly status and yet possessing astonishing talent with the sword, was but a child—one he could crush with a single hand. How could he still afford to smile under the fierce suppression of 100 high officials from the Thunder Department?

Yun Xiao had to be mad!

And truth be told, Cao Sheng had considered crushing him outright several times. But he never followed through. Because the Moon Sword Goddess was watching him coldly from the side.

With the swiftness of a Sword Immortal, Cao Sheng knew that if he dared to make a move on Yun Xiao, the Moon Sword Goddess dared to strike!

As a Rank 2 Sword Immortal of the Celestial Court, when the Moon Sword Goddess declared her intent to take a disciple, even Cao Sheng could not interfere.

"In the end, we don't actually have any cause or evidence to seize this kid," Cao Sheng brooded internally.

The Nine Heavens Supreme Thunder General could seize almost anyone without root or reason. Yet, he could not forcibly abduct a disciple of the Moon Sword Goddess.

Otherwise, if there really was evidence, not even the Moon Sword Goddess could protect Yun Xiao.

At heart, most of the 100 high officials of the Thunder Department still didn't quite believe that the Sky Soaring City massacre was truly connected to Yun Xiao.

"No, wait!"

Just as Cao Sheng was about to release him, a thought struck him, his eyes burning into Yun Xiao. "The Moon Sword Goddess appeared too timely. This boy has clearly erred and sought urgent help from Cao Shuo."

If he could think of this, so could the Nine Heavens Supreme Thunder General.

With that, the incident at Sky Soaring City seemed increasingly likely to involve this boy!

With this thought, Cao Sheng felt his world turn upside down.

"A nobody of low birth, involved in murder and theft within my Thunder Department, using his talents and charm to navigate among the great officials of the Celestial Court, and yet he remains untouchable?"

What a preposterous situation!

Cao Sheng glared at the boy who smiled back at him!

Yun Xiao's crimes were practically plastered on his face.

Cao Sheng’s heart burned fiercely with the urge to crush him. Yet, he couldn’t, leaving him beside himself with rage! How dare this young man, a criminal with no background, be so brazen?

"Supreme General..." Cao Sheng, biting back his fury, turned to Gu Zhenxiao. He was rational enough to know that the one who should be truly enraged was not himself, but the Supreme General whose anger nearly bled his heart.

Gu Zhenxiao, with an icy gaze, glanced at the Moon Sword Goddess and Cao Shuo—both women of unmatched beauty—and then at Yun Xiao. Then, he suddenly smiled.

"Such exceptional talent in swordsmanship, no wonder the Moon Sword Goddess favors him," Gu Zhenxiao remarked, then gestured dismissively at Cao Sheng, saying, "Release him."

"Fair point," Gu Zhenxiao acknowledged with a resigned smile.

Cao Sheng’s face grew even colder, and inside, he was full of regret. Had he known that Cao Shuo would become so arrogant after returning from the Western Kunlun Palace, he would never have sent his sister there in the first place.

Now, it was too late for regrets.

"The hierarchy is weak, the hens crow at dawn, letting these women carry on, the Celestial Court will eventually be doomed!" Cao Sheng dared only mutter these words in his heart. To voice them would be a capital offense.

He knew this was the real reason for Gu Zhenxiao’s wariness today.

Cao Shuo had merely gone to the Western Kunlun Palace for further training, but the Moon Sword Goddess represented not only the Immortal Sword Court but was also a favorite in the eyes of the Empress Dowager. Although Gu Zhenxiao held significant power in the Thunder Department, he dared not provoke her.

And so, nearly half of the high officials of the Thunder Department came with great momentum to capture a powerless, unimportant youth, yet they had to leave in defeat.

News of the affair would strain belief if it spread.

Gu Zhenxiao leapt into the sky, leaving the dignitaries of the Thunder Department looking quite embarrassed.

"Supreme General..." Cao Sheng hastened to attend him, afraid the Supreme General would vent his wrath on him.

"It's actually a blessing," Gu Zhenxiao suddenly scoffed.

"Please enlighten me, Supreme General," Cao Sheng replied earnestly.

Gu Zhenxiao turned to look at him, speaking solemnly, "I'll concede, the boy's talent is tempting, but his nature is perverse, secretive; he's violent and a troublemaker. From the moment you took him as your foster son, your troubles have been endless... The Moon Sword Goddess will soon understand your agony."

"This lad truly is a born reprobate, using his talent and cunning to run amok, completely ignorant of the wisdom in keeping a low profile. Whoever shelters him will indeed suffer," Cao Sheng remarked coolly.

"Fortunately, you severed this father-son relationship in time. If this boy and his backers cause any upheavals, they won't reach you or me," Gu Zhenxiao said.

"Are you certain that the Sky Soaring City case relates to this boy?" Cao Sheng asked.

"If the Moon Sword Goddess hadn't shown up, it would mean there's no connection. Her presence means the boy is definitely implicated," Gu Zhenxiao declared sternly.

"What's our next move? The Nine Thunders Sovereign demands the case be solved in a day," Cao Sheng furrowed his brow.

"First, we need to clarify the whole story of Lu Yao's feud with Jiang Taiping; we must have evidence to act. If this boy is caught red-handed, not even the Moon Sword Goddess can withdraw. Once she realizes, like you did, that this boy only brings disaster, if she pulls back, a hundred lives wouldn't be enough for him," Gu Zhenxiao spoke, his eyes blazing with thunderous intent, showing the depth of his murderous resolve toward the boy.

"Then, his sword bone will be yours, Supreme General," Cao Sheng said gravely.

"We'll see!" With those words, Gu Zhenxiao turned and soared away.

It was only a matter of time. He could wait.