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Chapter 107 Dissuasion! The Heart of Martial Arts!

Chapter 108 Dissuasion! The Heart of Martial Arts!

Shen Yan's words surprised everyone.

Ye Wangji felt a secret joy in his heart.

"I think Shen Yan has lost his mind, actually saying such a thing."

Zeng Shihong quickly realized what was happening and, before anyone else could object, said, "Since Shen Yan is eager to learn, let's set a place. Yanqiu, you can give him some pointers then."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince smiled and said, "I think the martial arts training ground in front of Mirror Lake Academy is quite nice."

The martial arts training ground of Jinghu Academy was built by Emperor Taizu of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the blue bricks paving the ground were specially made.

Even a third-rank martial artist would find it difficult to destroy, making it unique in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

What was originally a scholar storming the Ministry of Justice, after Shen Yan's commotion, turned into a duel between him and Jinghu Academy.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the duel between Shen Yan and Zeng Yanqiu, and no one paid any attention to the scholars imprisoned in the imperial prison.

Zheng Jun looked at Zeng Yanqiu and Shen Yan, pondering.

"Wasn't the last person to dare challenge Mirror Lake Academy a hundred years ago?"

Zheng Jun couldn't help but sigh inwardly that Shen Yan was like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger; when he got angry, he even dared to provoke a tiger's whiskers. The way things had turned out was beyond everyone's expectations.

This was the first time Zeng Shihong had taken Shen Yan seriously, and he never expected that Shen Moxuan would hold such a high position in Shen Yan's heart.

This further strengthened Zeng Shihong's determination to get rid of Shen Yan.

The matter has come to an end.

The Crown Prince and Zeng Shihong left first, and Zeng Yanqiu also took Ye Wangji back to recuperate.

The scholars then dispersed.

Only Zheng Jun remained outside the prison; Yang Wanli and Shen Moxuan were still there.

Zheng Jun looked at Shen Yan and laughed, "Boy, if Shen Moxuan can't protect you, why not join my sect? I'll definitely keep you alive."

"Thank you, Lord Zheng. Although that old bastard Zeng Yanqiu is strong, I am not afraid of him."

Upon hearing Zheng Jun's words, Shen Moxuan replied calmly, "There's no need for Lord Zheng to worry about that. I, Shen Moxuan, am not dead yet!"

Zheng Jun didn't take it to heart and smiled at Shen Yan, saying, "I'll definitely be there to support you. I hope you can give me a surprise."

He still needed to return to the palace to report, and the twists and turns of the matter were truly interesting.

After Zheng Jun left, Yang Wanli looked at Shen Yan with a somewhat complicated expression.

Shen Yan helped him get through this. Originally, punishing these scholars was just a formality, and the fact that things had developed like this after they were locked up for a few days was all because Zeng Yanqiu was behind it all.

Emperor Xuanwu wanted to support Yang Wanli, so he naturally wanted Yang to sever all ties completely.

Yang Wanli was, after all, a student from Jinghu Academy.

Many of Zeng Shihong's classmates and friends are still under his tutelage, and it was Emperor Xuanwu who made him completely break with these people.

By arresting so many students from Jinghu Academy, Yang Wanli will inevitably incur the disgust of his former classmates, and they will all distance themselves from him.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, civil officials who did not belong to the Qingliu faction were considered heretics. Yan Fan was like that in the past, and Yang Wanli will be like that in the future. Yang Wanli looked at Shen Yan and sighed softly.

"You're implicated in this matter because of me, so I'll take your place on the second day of the second lunar month!"

"Lord Yang is joking. How can I let you do what I have agreed to?"

Seeing Shen Yan's resolute attitude, Yang Wanli knew that his mind was made up and could not be changed.

However, he secretly resolved, "No matter what, I will protect Shen Yan's life."

After saying this, Yang Wanli also left. This safe passage was entirely thanks to Shen Yan.

Shen Moxuan patted Shen Yan on the shoulder and smiled, "You're very good. I'll be there that day too."

"Thank you, Duke."

The important figures had all left, leaving only the jailers and imperial guards behind Shen Yan, who were still staring blankly at him.

What happened in just half a day was more exciting than their decades of life.

"Everyone snap out of it, it's time to get back to work."

Back to the Heavenly Prison.

The scholar, still imprisoned in the imperial prison, knew that his classmates outside were trying to find a way to rescue them.

They were quite surprised to see Shen Yan walk in unharmed.

Although the scholars of the Great Zhou Dynasty were not good at martial arts, they were very good at internal strife.

However, the scholars lying in the cell next to them reminded them that Shen Yan was not someone to be trifled with.

If you speak up now and offend him, you might end up in the torture chamber at any time.

Back in the cell.

Qi Xuan looked worried. As Shen Yan's advisor, he shared both honor and disgrace.

Although he was not a martial artist, he still knew a little about Zeng Yanqiu.

"Master, do you think you have a chance of winning this duel?"

"If we were to compete today, we would likely lose more than we win, but if we wait until the second day of the second lunar month, we would have a better chance of winning."

Upon hearing Shen Yan's words, Qi Xuan's expression grew even more sorrowful.

He sighed inwardly, "It's only been a little over twenty days until the second day of the second month. How much progress can we expect? I just hope that you can spare my life."

Shen Yan treated him well; having such a job was something many people dreamed of.

Although working in the prison has a bad reputation, the money is really plentiful.

Shen Yan naturally had his reasons. After taking Zeng Yanqiu's palm strike head-on, he realized that he would definitely be no match for him if he attacked now.

However, if we wait until twenty days later, the outcome is still uncertain. Regardless of which technique can be broken through, Shen Yan's chances of winning will greatly increase.

The agreed-upon time was actually a clever little trick of his.

After the value is set.

When Shen Yan returned home, he saw a luxurious carriage parked in front of his house.

Shen Yan was somewhat puzzled.

"This is Shen Ci's carriage. What does he want with me?"

After he entered, Shen Ci got off the carriage.

"Shen Yan, you're quite the sight to behold today!"

"Young master is joking. I was forced into this situation."

He then led Shen Ci inside.

Shen Yan was somewhat curious.

"What business does the young master have with me?"

Shen Ci smiled and said, "I heard that you were very powerful in front of the prison gates while I was on duty today, so I rushed here to see our prison warden as soon as I finished my shift."

"What kind of official am I? If a brick were thrown from the Bianjing city wall and hit five out of ten people, they would all be higher-ranking than me."

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Shen Ci suddenly became serious and asked, "Are you confident about your duel with Zeng Yanqiu?"

"I've never fought one, so it's hard to know."

He sighed softly upon hearing Shen Yan's words.

"Since that's the case, have you ever thought about giving up? You're still young. Give you another ten years, and Zeng Yanqiu will definitely be no match for you."

Shen Yan shook his head. If he backed down now, his martial arts realm would stagnate there.

Although Zeng Yanqiu is strong, Shen Yan is not weak either.

"The path of martial arts is one of relentless advancement. If I were to retreat now, my life would be over."

After hearing this, Shen Ci stopped trying to persuade him. Born into a family of military generals, he had been exposed to martial arts from a young age.

Shen Yan has such ambition; I shouldn't continue to discourage him.

"What courage! Consider this a toast to your triumphant return."

"Thank you, young master. I will certainly not disappoint you."

I'll definitely be there to cheer you on.

The two chatted until late at night before Shen Ci left his house.

Before leaving, Shen Ci said to him, "Tomorrow I'll have Shen Rong send you some things to help you out."

"Thank you, young master."

"You're welcome. The Shen family will always be your support."

Shen Yan's eyes lit up. Anyone who could make Shen Ci say such a thing must be extraordinary.