Chapter 1640: My Self-Created Technique

Hearing the two words "Xu Jie", Shi Song's anger flared up instantly.

This Xu Jie is practically his nemesis; whenever something happens at Dao Yi Shengdi, it basically involves this kid.

These past few days he's been running ragged, yet this kid still won't give him a moment's peace.

People have come to the Law Enforcement Hall of Dao Yi Shengdi to file complaints.

With a dark face, Shi Song said to the Law Enforcement Hall steward before him.

"Go, bring everyone here, especially that Xu Jie."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, the Law Enforcement Hall steward nodded and said the matter was somewhat difficult, which is why he came to consult Shi Song.

After the steward withdrew, not long after, Xu Jie, Zhao Zhengping, the Capture Dragon group, plus several outside cultivators who had come to accuse them, as well as cultivators from other sects, were all brought before Shi Song.

Facing Shi Song seated above, the outside cultivators and those from other sects were respectful in attitude.

As soon as they arrived, they cupped their fists and bowed.

"Junior pays respects to Elder."

"Hmm."

Upon hearing that, Shi Song nodded expressionlessly, his gaze locking onto Xu Jie, then let out a cold snort and said.

"Xu Laosan, it's you again."

While speaking, one could clearly hear the sound of Shi Song's teeth grinding.

However, regarding this, Xu Jie showed no trace of nervousness; instead, he saluted with a calm expression.

"Disciple pays respects to Second Elder."

"Hmph, cut the nonsense—tell me what's going on."

Shi Song didn't immediately launch an inquiry; instead, he first let the visiting cultivators and those from other sects recount what happened.

The general outline matched what the steward had said earlier, but these cultivators described it more vividly, having experienced it themselves.

Moreover, thinking about what Xu Jie and his group had done, the cultivators couldn't help but feel indignant and angry.

"Despicable, truly despicable—these guys' every move and style displayed baseness and shamelessness to the extreme."

"People so despicable and shameless are simply unheard of, unseen before."

After hearing the cultivators' account, Shi Song darkened his face, turned to Xu Jie, and asked.

"Is what they said true?"

Upon hearing that, Xu Jie shook his head without a moment's thought.

"Of course not—it's utter nonsense."

In saying that, he spoke with righteous conviction, as if he truly had been wronged.

But upon hearing Xu Jie's words, the cultivators were displeased, each filled with righteous indignation, faces flushed as they spoke.

"Xu Jie, when have we ever spoken nonsense? Which of our words is wrong?"

"Right, everything we said is factual."

"What, you dare to act but not to own up?"

Faced with the cultivators' rebuttal, Xu Jie let out a cold snort.

"Hmph, every word is wrong."

"You're spouting nonsense; you claim we're wrong—then tell me, during the sparring, how did you act?"

"I acted normally."

"Normally? Every move of yours aimed at the lower three paths, each strike straight for our weak points—do you dare admit that?"

"Admit it—so what?"

"Since you admit it, why were you making excuses just now?"

"Ridiculous—who said sparring can't focus on the lower three paths? Is there anything wrong with my self-created technique?"

The two sides argued endlessly, and after hearing their dispute, Shi Song also roughly understood what had happened.

How to put it? If one insists, Xu Jie isn't really at fault.

Although his methods were a bit dirty, he used no external aid and launched no sneak attack; strictly speaking, he didn't break the rules.

It's just that his technique sounds a bit strange—where did he get this technique? He just said he created it himself.

Just as Shi Song was silently pondering, Xu Jie suddenly bowed to him.

"May I ask, Second Elder, I created this technique myself—no sneak attack, no external aid—what's wrong with that?"

Xu Jie turned the question back on him, and for a moment Shi Song didn't know how to answer.

"If you say it's wrong, it seems not."

But before Shi Song could reply, the cultivators opposite exploded, each indignant as they spoke.

"Who spars by specifically attacking the lower three paths?"

"Yeah, we're all cultivators—who does that?"

"Why not? Who said you can't attack the lower three paths? If anything, blame yourselves for lacking skill and strength."

"You... you're twisting words, have the guts to fight openly and fairly."

"How am I not fighting openly and fairly?"

"Enough."

Watching the two sides argue again, Shi Song darkened his face, interrupted them, and looked at Xu Jie with a feeling of helplessness.

"This kid really knows how to cause trouble for me—each time he has various excuses, and damned if they don't hold up."

Shi Song figured it out—this time, Xu Jie really has no serious issue; at most, it's just a bit unsavory.

"But what can be done about unsavoriness? You can condemn him, but you can't punish him."

Even the sect rules of Dao Yi Shengdi didn't say that disciples must act honorably when they make a move.

Even if Shi Song wanted to punish, he couldn't find a reason right away; no wonder Xu Jie acts so fearlessly.

Feeling both helpless and angry, Shi Song looked at Xu Jie and said.

"Can you kid settle down for two days."

"Elder, you say that, but I haven't done anything."

"You haven't done anything? Then why do you spend all day researching those flashy things? Can't you just walk the proper path?"

"Who says it's not the proper path? My technique, Elder, just ask them if it's powerful or not."

Saying that, Xu Jie also raised his eyebrows at the cultivators who came to complain; seeing this, they were so angry they gritted their teeth.

But for a while they couldn't refute.

You say it's not powerful? They got beaten and came to Dao Yi Shengdi to complain; how could it not be powerful? But this method is something even a proper person could actually use.

Shi Song's mouth corner also couldn't help but twitch from being questioned.

Finally, Shi Song waved his hand impatiently.

"Alright, alright, stop messing around with this and that; this matter is settled like this; Xu Jie didn't violate any sect rules; if you think his methods are underhanded, then forget about a contest; they also didn't force you."

Shi Song said this to the cultivators who came to complain; after saying it, without waiting for anyone to speak, he directly had the Title: Law Enforcement Hall Steward see them out.

This kid Xu Jie is getting better and better at finding loopholes; every time it seems he's caused some trouble, yet each time this guy manages to escape unscathed; who can you reason with about this?

The matter ended inconclusively; after the crowd left the hall, Lin Potian, who was in charge of guarding the entrance, suddenly sent a message.

"Three Shī xiōng, there's a bit of a situation at the entrance; you might need to come over."

"What's wrong again?"

Shi Song furrowed his brows; these days, why are there so many troubles? Can't he get some peace? How long has it been since he went to Dao Yi Holy City to listen to a tune? He doesn't even know who the current top courtesans of Dao Yi Holy City are; he feels out of touch.