174: Chapter 174 Can the System Upgrade?

Feng Haishan's Face was now gloomy to the extreme, as all the Sword Cultivators had focused their gazes on them.

At a time like this, if he tried to cover things up...

...it would only be counterproductive.

Therefore, he took the lead and said, "Since all Fellow Daoists and fellow Sword Cultivators are here today, everyone can help us judge the right and wrong!"

"In a Secret Realm, whatever is obtained belongs to those with the ability. This strand of Sword Qi was obtained by my own skill. How can I give it to you just because you are a mere Named Disciple of the Fearless Sword Saint?"

"What's more, I intend to contribute this Sword Qi to everyone for their enlightenment. It is absolutely not for you to control alone!"

As soon as these words were spoken...

...Feng Haishan gained the support of many Sword Cultivators.

"City Lord Feng is right!"

"I thought it was some melodramatic incident; I support City Lord Feng in this matter!"

"Such Sword Qi should naturally be comprehended by everyone together. City Lord Feng has done nothing wrong in this!"

Seeing these people supporting him...

...Feng Haishan gave a cold sneer.

He continued to the woman in front of him, "Mo Hongyu, although you are from the Mo Family, this old man is no pushover. In Shanhai City, if you behave yourself, I will entertain you as the Host. However, if you want to snatch the Sword Qi, then forgive this old man for not being able to accommodate you!"

Feng Haishan's words were watertight.

In just a few breaths...

...he had completely reversed the situation and public opinion.

From this perspective, Feng Haishan was just someone who didn't hold a grudge against juniors.

In contrast, Mo Hongyu seemed like a willful Young Miss.

"Someone from the Mo Family, interesting!"

Regarding Feng Haishan's subtle hints about giving Face to the Mo Family, he, like most people, naturally knew of the Mo Family's status.

"Young Lord, what is the Mo Family?"

"Duoer, you know about the Duobao Pavilion, right?"

Zhou Duoer nodded.

She naturally knew about it.

"It's a massive merchant guild that spans across the Five Great Continents. Behind this guild is a Family background, and that is the Mo Family!"

Chen Xian looked at the red figure above with a grave expression.

"Although I don't know if she's from the direct or collateral line of the Mo Family, since even a Mahayana Stage Cultivator doesn't dare to act against her, her status is likely anything but simple."

Chen Xian didn't believe for a second that Feng Haishan was a good-tempered person.

The majesty of a Mahayana Stage Cultivator meant that any challenge would likely result in instant death.

Yet, faced with Mo Hongyu's attacks, this man repeatedly backed down and even only defended.

It was clear that he was wary.

Wary of Mo Hongyu's identity and the power behind her.

As for now...

...Mo Hongyu was already being pointed at by a thousand accusing fingers.

The clamorous denunciations from everyone—to these Sword Cultivators, Mo Hongyu's actions were practically ruining their Opportunity.

Fearless Sword Qi.

Under City Lord Feng's rules, everyone could have originally comprehended the Sword Intent.

But if Mo Hongyu took it away, wouldn't everything fall apart?

Therefore, even if Mo Hongyu was from the Mo Family...

...it didn't stop them from wanting to berate her.

Mo Hongyu was so angry that her chest trembled.

She felt like someone who had swallowed bitter medicine and couldn't speak of the hardship.

"Feng Haishan, you shameless scoundrel! You clearly deceived us..."

Before she could finish her sentence, a figure appeared in mid-air.

"City Lord Feng, our Young Miss is willful and has caused you inconvenience. Please forgive her."

Feng Haishan saw the old man who had suddenly appeared.

His hand, which had been moving toward the hilt of his sword at his waist, stopped.

"So it's Elder Wei!"

"Young Miss Mo is likely pure and kind, and was manipulated by someone with ulterior motives. How could I possibly hold it against her!"

"Grandpa Wei, I..."

"Young Miss, let's go!"

The old man took Mo Hongyu and left.

This incident passed like a brief interlude.

Seeing this, the Sword Cultivators on the ground became even more supportive of Feng Haishan.

In their eyes, Feng Haishan was a great benefactor who provided them with an Opportunity.

"For Loose Cultivators like us, obtaining an Opportunity is incredibly difficult!"

"Fortunately, there's a good person like City Lord Feng, otherwise our Opportunity would be nowhere in sight."

"Also, the Fearless Sword Saint's spirit in heaven would be gratified. His Sword Qi can help even more Sword Cultivators!"

Seeing them all acting almost fawning and flattering...

...Feng Haishan merely smiled.

"Today I bring out the Sword Qi, please proceed with your enlightenment, everyone!"

Immediately, everyone began their comprehension.

However, Chen Xian stopped Zhou Duoer.

"Young Lord, that Sword Qi is so strong!"

Chen Xian nodded.

"I can see that, of course. However, this Sword Qi must not be comprehended!"

He and Zhou Duoer were both outstanding in the Way of the Sword. Especially since both of them had learned the Fearless Sword Technique.

The moment they activated the sword technique, the Sword Qi in Feng Haishan's hand would likely sense it instantly.

That would be as foolish as telling Feng Haishan to his Face that I am the person you are looking for.

He and Zhou Duoer pretended to sit there until dark.

Only then did they leave with Faces full of disappointment, acting as if they hadn't comprehended anything.

There were many Sword Cultivators like them, and of course, some who had comprehended nothing but were unwilling to leave, still stubbornly holding on.

Meanwhile, Feng Haishan looked down at the people below.

A look of disappointment also appeared on his Face.

"I thought someone among this group might have the Fearless Sword Saint's Legacy, but it turns out there isn't even one. Truly a complete failure!"

"It seems I'll have to continue tomorrow!"

...The moonlight filled the sky.

Chen Xian and Zhou Duoer checked into an inn in Shanhai City.

However, he didn't go to sleep.

Instead, he was waiting for midnight.

As soon as it passed midnight, he would be able to obtain intelligence.

Chen Xian felt that the three pieces of intelligence today weren't very useful.

He hoped he could get more intelligence tomorrow.

Ideally, he could find out what the conflict between Mo Hongyu and Feng Haishan was really about.

Just for the Sword Qi?

In Chen Xian's eyes, it didn't seem likely.

If it were someone else's Sword Qi, Chen Xian might not care so much.

But since it was the old man's Sword Qi, as his successor, it would be fine if it fell into the hands of an upright person. But falling into the hands of someone as scheming as Feng Haishan would ruin the Fearless Sword Saint's reputation.

Chen Xian naturally wouldn't sit idly by.

Even though the old man had already passed away...

...Chen Xian still couldn't let the old man's prestige be tarnished.

When he voiced this thought, the Moon Demon looked at him in a new light.

"I thought your eyes were full of nothing but calculations and picking up scraps."

"I didn't expect you to have such sentiment?"

Chen Xian gave a cold snort.

"Please, am I really that cold-blooded!"

His gaze turned toward the moonlight outside.

"Of course, this Sword Qi must absolutely not fall into his hands!"

Until the hour of the Rat.

Finally, the System's notification sound echoed in Chen Xian's mind.

[Ding! Detected that the Host has refreshed a total of five hundred pieces of intelligence!]

[The System is about to upgrade and update!]

Chen Xian was stunned.

Holy crap?

The System can actually upgrade?