Three days ago, news of Duan Lingtian severing Zhou Fei's limbs and severely injuring him had spread like wildfire in the County Governor's Mansion.
At that time, almost everyone thought that Duan Lingtian was doomed.
Most people thought that Duan Lingtian was doomed.
After all, not only had Duan Lingtian broken the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss, but he had also severed the limbs of Zhou Tong's foster son, the Revered Elder of the County Governor's Mansion.
However, no one had expected that the outcome would be like this three days later.
Not only did the County Governor not punish Duan Lingtian severely, but he even said that Duan Lingtian was not at fault. Instead, he blamed Zheng Qiu, the inner elder of the County Governor's Mansion for not informing Duan Lingtian about the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss. That was why Duan Lingtian had committed such a crime.
For this reason, Duan Lingtian's mistake was excusable.
"Elder Zheng Qiu did not inform Duan Lingtian about the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss. Is that why Duan Lingtian injured Zhou Fei?"
"Why does this reason sound a little far-fetched?"
"Elder Zheng Qiu's cautiousness and meticulousness were well-known in our County Governor's Mansion in the past. Is it possible that he forgot to inform Duan Lingtian about the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss? "
"Why do I have a feeling that the County Governor is protecting Duan Lingtian?"
"That's impossible, right? Why would the County Governor protect Duan Lingtian? After all, Zhou Fei is Revered Elder Zhou Tong's foster son. Between Revered Elder Zhou Tong and Duan Lingtian, the County Governor must be on Revered Elder Zhou Tong's side, right? "
"That's right! No matter how talented Duan Lingtian is, he's not as valuable as Revered Elder Zhou Tong in the County Governor's eyes! "
…
Similar discussions could be heard everywhere in the County Governor's Mansion.
They were shocked when they heard the County Governor of Nine Specters County's announcement. They found it hard to believe.
After all, their County Governor's Mansion's Inner Mansion Elder Zheng Qiu was famous for his cautiousness and carefulness. They would not be surprised if the other Inner Mansion Elders were as careless as him.
However, they found it hard to believe that Zheng Qiu was careless and made such a mistake.
In a spacious courtyard in the County Governor's Mansion.
Zheng Qiu who was sipping his tea at the stone table could not help but shake his head and smile wryly when he heard the news. "I thought Duan Ling Tian was doomed this time. I didn't expect the arrival of the special envoy from King Qing's Mansion would allow him to escape this ordeal."
Zheng Qiu was not surprised by the news that spread like wildfire in the Prefectural Governor's Mansion today. In fact, he had already mentally prepared himself yesterday.
Yesterday, Tian Ji Yu, the County Governor of Nine Specters County, had personally come to look for Duan Ling Tian and told him about the arrival of King Qin's Mansion's envoy.
At that time, Zheng Qiu knew that Duan Lingtian was a genius.
In the eyes of the County Governor of Nine Specters County, Duan Lingtian, the young powerhouse whom he had brought back from Bloody Specter City, was as valuable as Zhou Tong, the First Revered Elder of the County Governor's Mansion.
"The Martial Competition of the 16 Counties and the Mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Overarching Pill … King Qin's Mansion is really generous this time!"
Zheng Qiu exclaimed.
He knew that this was why Duan Lingtian was as valuable as Revered Elder Zhou Tong in the eyes of the County Governor. After all, the County Governor needed Duan Lingtian to obtain the Mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Overarching Pill, in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties.
A Mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Overarching Pill, was enough to create a Great Overarching Golden Celestial.
Moreover, as far as he knew, if he could obtain the mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Overarching Pill, the County Governor's cultivation base would improve!
'Before Duan Lingtian appeared, the County Governor must have thought of Zhou Fei as his hope. However, now that he defeated Duan Lingtian with just a blow, he has replaced Zhou Fei as the County Governor's hope.'
This point, Zheng Qiu was also very clear in his heart.
Otherwise, the County Governor would not have personally come over to discuss with him and let him be the scapegoat this time to protect Duan Ling Tian.
'I guess I'll have to take the blame this time …' Zheng Qiu thought to himself.
Currently, it was widely rumored that Duan Lingtian had violated the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss because he, the guide, did not inform Duan Lingtian of the rules. Therefore, he was the root of the problem.
Under the County Governor's instructions, Zheng Qiu was willing to take the blame.
However, even though he was the scapegoat, he was not dissatisfied at all.
After all, the County Governor had promised him many benefits and even promised him that even if Revered Elder Zhou Tong came looking for trouble with him, the County Governor would protect him and would not let him suffer any harm.
In the Latent Dragon Abyss.
"Duan Lingtian … is fine?"
"Heavens! Elder Zheng Qiu is the one at fault in the end? "
"Elder Zheng Qiu was the one who brought Duan Lingtian back from Bloody Specter City. Although he managed to protect Duan Lingtian, he has also sacrificed himself! Is it worth it for him to do this? "
"Do you mean Elder Zheng Qiu is willing to take the blame to protect Duan Lingtian?"
"That's right. With Elder Zheng Qiu's meticulous nature, it's impossible he didn't tell Duan Lingtian about the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss. He must have taken the blame for Duan Lingtian. "
…
All the young powerhouses in the Latent Dragon Abyss shared the same thought.
It was their County Governor's Estate's Elder Zheng Qiu who took the initiative to take the blame for Duan Ling Tian to protect him.
Otherwise, even if Duan Lingtian did not die, he would have been severely injured.
"Elder Zheng Qiu?"
Qin Yu who had just walked out of the stone room was shocked when he heard about the County Governor's estate's decision to punish Duan Lingtian for severely injuring Zhou Fei three days ago.
He did not expect Elder Zheng Qiu would be the one at fault in the end.
He had come to the Latent Dragon Abyss with Duan Lingtian.
Qin Yu could still remember what Elder Zheng Qiu had told Duan Lingtian when they arrived at the Latent Dragon Abyss.
He remembered clearly.
At that time, Elder Zheng Qiu had explained the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss to them in detail, including the rule that the challenger could not kill the challenger, could not seriously injure the challenger, and could not cripple the challenger.
'This matter concerns the First Revered Elder of the County Governor's estate, Zhou Tong … Elder Zheng Qiu has taken the blame for Duan Lingtian so openly. Isn't he afraid Revered Elder Zhou Tong will come looking for trouble with him?'
Qin Yu thought to himself. He could not figure this out.
Although Zheng Qiu was an inner court elder in the County Governor's estate and the second strongest person in the Nine Specters County after Great Overarching Golden Celestials, he was not a Great Overarching Golden Celestial. Therefore, his value in the County Governor's estate was not as high as Zhou Tong, the First Revered Elder.
So much so that even if Zhou Tong were to brazenly kill him, he would not receive any punishment.
In the eyes of the County Governor of the Nine Specters County, Zhou Tong's value was not something Zheng Qiu could compare to.
For this reason, Qin Yu was puzzled.
Was Elder Zheng Qiu not afraid of offending Revered Elder Zhou Tong by helping Duan Lingtian?
Qin Yu did not know about the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties and the rewards. Otherwise, he would not have thought this way.
Three days ago, when Zhou Fei, one of the main characters of the incident, came out of the stone chamber, he thought he would receive good news that Duan Lingtian had been severely punished. However, he did not expect to receive news that Duan Lingtian was fine and that Elder Zheng Qiu had taken the blame for Duan Lingtian.
"No … Impossible! Impossible! "
Zhou Fei shook his head repeatedly. He could not believe what he had heard.
However, as he heard more and more similar words, he had no choice but to believe it.
"Elder Zheng Qiu … Elder Zheng Qiu …"
Zhou Fei immediately went to look for Zheng Qiu. He asked anxiously, "Elder Zheng Qiu, why did you help Duan Lingtian? You're known to be careful and attentive in the County Governor's Mansion. It's impossible that you didn't tell Duan Lingtian about the rules of the Latent Dragon Abyss.
"What's your relationship with Duan Lingtian? Why are you so protective of him? "
Zhou Fei looked at Zheng Qiu and asked in a deep voice.
"How dare you!"
Zheng Qiu shouted and glared at Zhou Fei. "Zhou Fei, do you know who you're talking to? I, Zheng Qiu, am an inner house elder of the County Governor's Mansion. How dare you, a mere disciple of the Latent Dragon Abyss, question me? "
Zhou Fei was not afraid at all. He continued, "Elder Zheng Qiu, don't forget that I'm not only a disciple of the Latent Dragon Abyss, but I'm also Revered Elder Zhou Tong's godson … If you take the blame for Duan Lingtian, you'll be making an enemy out of my godfather! Not only have you offended me, but you've also offended my godfather! "
"Aren't you worried that my godfather will come after you?"
Zhou Fei's tone was filled with threat as he spoke.
"Scram!"
In the face of Zhou Fei's threat, Zheng Qiu was enraged. He raised his hand and a vast and boundless power swept out. It was like a huge boulder, slamming into Zhou Fei and blasting him out of his courtyard.
"If you're not satisfied … you can ask Revered Elder Zhou Tong to come find me!"
Zheng Qiu's cold voice rang out as Zhou Fei was sent flying out of the courtyard and landed heavily on the ground.
Zhou Fei, who was sprawled on the ground, was completely dumbfounded. He did not even get to his feet for a long time.
He could not understand this at all.
Why did this Elder Zheng Qiu not feel the slightest bit of fear when he mentioned his godfather?!
In the courtyard, Zheng Qiu sneered.
He was naturally afraid of Revered Elder Zhou Tong.
However, he had taken the blame for Duan Lingtian on the orders of the County Governor's Mansion. With the County Governor's protection, he did not have to worry about Revered Elder Zhou Tong finding trouble with him over this matter.
Duan Lingtian was unaware of what was happening outside.
He was in the stone chamber of the Latent Dragon Abyss, completely immersed in his cultivation. He had completely forgotten about the passage of time …
"Finally …"
Half a year later, Duan Ling Tian who had not been disturbed opened his eyes. His eyes shone brightly.
A golden immortal!
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