Chapter 138: Sword Master’s Son?

I’m still blacklisted?

Ye Guan fell silent. Could it be that he had to use the space ship?

Ye Guan looked at the Immortal Treasures Pavilion’s plaque above his head. He nodded slightly without getting angry. If they didn’t want to serve him, so be it. There was no reason for him to get angry.

The old manager seemed to be hesitating.

Of course, he knew what happened in Qingzhou’s Guanxuan Academy.

The Sword Master had appeared and took Ye Guan’s side.

Moreover, he even held Ye Guan in high regard. Under normal circumstances, the Immortal Treasures Pavilion should have removed Ye Guan from the blacklist and coaxed him, but the Immortal Treasures Pavilion seemed indifferent about it.

He was the manager of Qingzhou’s Immortal Treasures Pavilion, so he knew more than others. The Sword Master had expressed his stand by helping Ye Guan, but the Main Guanxuan Academy and the Immortal Treasures Pavilion could still suppress Ye Guan.

Why? It was all because of the Chosen One. The Chosen One was headed toward the Main Guanxuan Academy, and he had declared that he would abandon the Main Guanxuan Academy if it accepted Ye Guan as a student.

In other words, the Main Guanxuan Academy was stuck between a rock and a hard place. They could only choose between the Chosen One and Ye Guan.

The academic faction wished for Ye Guan to join them, but the Chosen One’s declaration had put them in a bind.

Meanwhile, the aristocratic faction and the great clan faction were overjoyed. They were happy that the Chosen One and Ye Guan didn’t see eye to eye.

They already had a grudge against Ye Guan, so allowing Ye Guan to join the Academy would be like nurturing their own enemy.

The academic faction got ready to accept Ye Guan as a disciple the moment they heard about how the Sword Master had decided to take Ye Guan’s side.

The aristocratic faction and the great clan faction had no reason to object, but the Chosen One’s declaration gave them the justification to speak up. They had to choose between the Chosen One and Ye Guan.

And the Main Guanxuan Academy had already made a decision.

The Chosen One—they chose the Chosen One for he was indeed special.

The Sword Master had taken Ye Guan’s side, but he didn’t take Ye Guan as his disciple.

It would have been a different story otherwise.

What did this mean?

It meant that the Sword Master had simply appreciated Ye Guan’s talent, and it wasn’t really strange, as the Sword Master was a swordsman like Ye Guan. It was perfectly normal for the Sword Master to be fond of talented swordsmen.

Ye Guan turned around to leave.

The old manager hesitated for a bit before calling out, “Young Master Ye, please wait.”

Ye Guan turned to look at him.

The old manager said, “Young Master Ye, there’s something you have to know.”

Ye Guan nodded. “Please speak.”

The old manager said, “Young Master Ye, do you still remember the Chosen One?”

Ye Guan nodded. “Of course.”

The old manager sighed softly and said, “He’s headed for the Main Guanxuan Academy, and he has declared that only one of you can become a student of the Academy, forcing the Academy to choose between you or him.

”The Sword Master took your side, but I’m sure the Academy will still deny you entry, and there’s a high chance that the Immortal Treasures Pavilion will not remove you from the blacklist.”

Ye Guan was silent. He knew that this would happen. The Chosen One was truly annoying. He was screaming for a fair fight, but he suddenly employed such an unscrupulous method against me after losing to me.

Damn! I should have killed him back then.

I would have earned a lot of money from his storage ring.

The old manager added, “Young Master Ye, The Academy is suspecting that the Chosen One is the Sword Master’s son.”

Little Pagoda was dumbfounded.

Ye Guan frowned slightly. “The Sword Master’s son?”

“Yes!” The old manager nodded and said, “But it’s just a suspicion; his identity is still unconfirmed.”

Ye Guan thought about it before inwardly asking, “Master Pagoda, the Sword Master was a pretty nice man, but even he would take revenge on me if I were to kill his son, am I right?”

Little Pagoda didn’t respond. This foolish child… how can he take revenge on you if you were to kill yourself?!

Meanwhile, the old manager continued. “Young Master Ye, the Chosen One’s status is higher than the An Clan. After all, the Chosen Ones of every generation are virtually invincible among their peers.

”The Sword Master was a Chosen One as well, so I’m certain that you will be in a worse position than you were while the An Clan was chasing after you.”

Ye Guan nodded. “I understand.”

The old manager added, “It is time to take sides, and I’m sure that many will stand on the Chosen One’s side, including the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. Young Master Ye, do you understand what I am talking about?”

Ye Guan nodded. “I understand. I guess I have to resort to unscrupulous means, too.”

The old manager shook his head and laughed.

“Young Master Ye…” the old manager trailed off, seemingly concerned.

Ye Guan saw that, and he sounded serious as he said, “Please be frank. I will remember your favor.”

The old manager was surprised. I guess this young man knows how the world works.

He liked talking to smart people. Of course, I’m not helping you because you’re handsome. I’m helping you because I have something I want from you.

He was the manager of Qingzhou’s Immortal Treasures Pavilion, so he had plenty of money burning a hole in his pockets. In other words, the old manager was seeking a favor. A favor from someone who might become a super powerhouse in the future.

And Ye Guan’s words were what he had been waiting to hear.

The old manager composed himself before saying, “Young man, the Chosen One is against you, and it is exactly what the aristocratic faction and the great clan faction want.

”However, the academic faction is on your side. In other words, you should get the support of the academic faction’s elders.”

Ye Guan shook his head and said, “I have no way of contacting those from the academic faction.”

The old manager wordlessly smiled.

Ye Guan saw that, and he sounded serious as he said, “I will be extremely grateful for your help, and I’ll definitely repay you in the future.”

With that, the old manager finally spoke, “Young man, I truly do not agree with the Academy’s behavior…”

“All right!” The old manager gnashed his teeth and said, “I’ll help you at the risk of offending the Chosen One.”

Ye Guan nodded. “Thanks!”

The old manager smiled softly, feeling extremely pleased with himself.

A favor! If he had a choice, he would have helped the Chosen One.

Unfortunately, the Chosen One was out of reach for someone like him.

In addition, the Chosen One would definitely not think highly of a mere manager, but Ye Guan was a pretty good seedling—no, he was pretty damn amazing.

He’s the best in talent, personality, and the way he does things. I think the only thing he lacks is a powerful background. What a shame. The old manager sighed.

Family background was indeed crucial to a cultivator’s development. One’s family often determined a cultivator’s limits, and Ye Guan would have been perfect if he had a great family backing him up.

The old manager believed that Ye Guan’s fight against the Chosen One wouldn’t be a hopeless fight if Ye Guan had a great family background. After all, Ye Guan himself was a capable young man in his own right.

The old manager assessed Ye Guan. The more he looked at Ye Guan, the more satisfied he was with the latter. All of a sudden, an idea popped into his mind. Should I introduce my granddaughter to him?

The old manager chuckled and shook his head.

Forget it. Allowing his granddaughter to marry Ye Guan meant that he would be tying himself up with Ye Guan. It was too big of a gamble to take.

Ye Guan’s favor was good enough. He was just a tiny manager. He didn’t have the capital to gamble wantonly because it would be too easy for him to crash and burn. The old manager decided to be content with tiny boons.

The old manager set his thoughts aside and asked, “Young Master Ye, are you going to Nanzhou?”

Ye Guan thought about it before responding, “Do you have any suggestions?”

The old manager smiled and said, “Let me link you up with someone from the academic faction. I suggest you stay here for a few more days. This is my turf, and I have a bit of power in Qingzhou. I can help you to a certain extent, even if the Academy sends someone to target you here.

”Stay here for now because I won’t be able to help you once you leave for Nanzhou.”

Ye Guan nodded and said, “Then, I will take up your advice and stay for two days.”

The old manager nodded and said, “Let me contact the elders from the academic faction. You may roam around Qingzhou for the time being. Don’t worry, no one will dare to target you here.”

Ye Guan smiled. “All right.”

The old manager turned around to leave.

Ye Guan suddenly called out, “How should I address you?”

The old manager smiled. “They all call me Manager Fu, but you can call me Old Fu.”

Manager Fu. Ye Guan nodded. “Thank you, Old Fu.”

“It’s nothing,” said Old Fu before leaving.

Left alone, Ye Guan stood and pondered over his next course of action.

Little Pagoda asked, “Do you want to go to the Ye Clan?”

Ye Clan? Ye Guan froze before asking, “Has the Sword Master ever been to the Ye Clan?”

Little Pagoda replied, “Yes.”

Ye Guan thought about it before nodding. “Okay. I want to see where the Sword Master stayed while he’s in the Ye Clan.”

Little Pagoda replied, “Go right.”

Ye Guan frowned. “You even know the way around here?”

Little Pagoda fell silent. Damn it! I almost gave myself away!

Little Pagoda smiled. “Well, I’ve been to Qingzhou.”

Ye Guan nodded and turned right without thinking too much about it.

Little Pagoda suddenly asked, “Are you prepared to fight your way into the Main Guanxuan Academy?”

Ye Guan frowned slightly. “Why would I do that?”

Little Pagoda replied, “The Academy will definitely take the Chosen One’s side, and the Chosen One doesn’t want you in the Academy. Are you going to fight your way into the Academy, then?”

Ye Guan shook his head with a smile and said, “Master Pagoda, you’re too impulsive. Have you experienced some kind of traumatizing event?”

Little Pagoda fell silent. Damn it. Your father and grandfather’s reckless attitude must have affected me.

Ye Guan spoke seriously, “Master Pagoda, why don’t I just fight the Chosen One? The aristocratic family faction and the great clan faction are standing behind him, but the academic faction exists within the Academy, and I can just get their support.

”He has a lot of supporters, but I can do good things and make a lot of friends.”

Ye Guan smiled and added, “I won’t openly go against the Academy. I want to fight him properly, so I have to go to the Main Guanxuan Academy to challenge him.

”I want to destroy him in front of everyone. Fuck him!

“And what did he say to the Academy? If the Academy takes me in, he’s going to leave? All right, let’s fucking fight, then!”

Ye Guan got more and more furious as he spoke until he eventually turned around and headed back to the Immortal Treasures Pavilion.

Little Pagoda was confused.

“What are you trying to do?” he asked.

Ye Guan said blandly, “I’m going to ask Old Fu to send my letter to the Guanxuan Academy. I’m going to write him a letter of challenge. I want to fight him, and I want to destroy him right in front of everyone’s eyes.”

With that, Ye Guan fell silent and picked up the pace.

Little Pagoda went silent as well. Damn it! Is bad temper hereditary in your family? Do you not care about your life at all? Are you not worried about dying as long as you get to vent your frustration?