Chapter 156 – Excellency Xu Shi Group
Translated by: Berrrybunz
Edited by: Robin and De Andre
“Five Eyed Statue?” Tang Tian was curious when he heard Gu Xue’s exclamations.
“Mmhmm!” Gu Xue nodded hard: “Just about 1000 years after the Scorpio Constellation’s reign, there was a planet that became famous all of a sudden. It was called the Red Eyed Planet. The Red Eyed Planet had a unique thing called the Red Eyed Statues. I should have thought about it just now. The Red Eyed Statues’ powers were outstanding. They even formed an army of Red Eyed Statues to fight their wars.”
“Is that powerful? I think they’re mediocre, but I have to say their methods are slightly odd.” Tang Tian pouted, looking all puffed up.
Bing could not take it, he moaned: “Their martial spirits have already weakened to such an extent, you’ve spent so much time and now you’re still so arrogant?”
Tang Tian cried: “I’m obviously the one who finished the battle before you!”
Bing mocked: “That’s because you have the Heavenly Crane Gloves. Mind your tone, you’re not respecting this elder at all. Oh, and you’re not respecting your mentor. Tsk tsk, if this were the past and we had another recruit replace you to fight off these 5 statues, they could have done it alone. It’s humiliating to any recruits if they need their military officers to help them! Oh, and you spent 10 sixth level spirit nuclei to summon Ghost Claw. Tsk, to lose out is the most humiliating thing ever!”
“Come, let us fight! Let’s use our fists to decide who is in the wrong!” Tang Tian raged and pointed his finger at Bing.
Bing rolled his eyes and looked at him in despise: “Now you’re just being childish. During our times, there was never such a lad like you. To challenge his own military officer when he had not even passed the recruit training. Ah yes, even without going through the recruit training, you’re the generation that challenges without knowing your own limits.”
“You, you, you…” Tang Tian’s face was flushing red.
Gu Xue looked at Tang Tian and Bing who were bickering, and giggled. To avoid the two of them fighting, she decided to talk. The moment she opened her mouth, she caught their attention.
“The Red Eyed Statues’ powers are not just limited to that. According to books I’ve read, the Red Eyed Planet reached its peak very quickly. They had pretty good scores from their battles. It was only after they had offended the Canes Venatici Constellation, that the Red Eyed Planet destroyed all their Starry Doors to protect themselves. Until later, no one actually saw them anymore. The Red Eyed Planet enjoyed a fleeting moment of gloriousness of about 10 years. I remember the Red Eyed Statues were very special. They could merge together and turn into an extraordinary being. And that is the Five Eyed Statue.”
“That’s this?” Tang Tian turned the small statue around. He asked out of curiosity as his eyes were wide opened: “This is really interesting. It actually has 5 eyes.”
Earlier on, his hair stood. But now, Tang Tian had a fearless look.
“Mmhmm, it’s very rare to see a Five Eyed Statue. Although nobody liked the Red Eyed Statues, the Five Eyed Statues are very famous. They’re invaluable when it comes to auctions, because they have a magical power. The statue’s five eyes can release different auras. These auras can invigorate all the hidden blood meridians in your body.”
Gu Xue instructed Tang Tian carefully: “Ah Tian, it’s best you don’t tell anyone you have a Five Eyed Statue.”
“Invigorate blood meridians?” Tang Tian’s eyes lit up and handed it over to Gu Xue: “Then I’ll give it to you! It can definitely help you with your hidden blood meridians!”
Gu Xue was comforted, but she shook her head with determination: “It’s too expensive! Also, I don’t have the ability to protect it. Ah Tian, you haven’t activated your blood meridians, you need it.”
Gu Xue’s eyes were as pure as water. Tang Tian smiled: “I’m sure I don’t have any blood meridians. I’ve just swallowed the blood of the Dwarf Blood Meridians and Angel Blood Meridians, yet I have no reaction to it. It’s a waste to pass it to me. If you have this item, Ah Xue, you might not even need to use such dangerous methods to activate your blood meridians.”
After that, Tang Tian stuffed the Five Eyed Statue into Gu Xue’s hands: “That’s it.”
Before waiting for Gu Xue to say a word, he looked up to the sky: “It’s getting late, we have to get back. Let’s go!”
Tang Tian grabbed hold of Gu Xue and leapt up into the air.
Gu Xue bit onto her lips tightly, keeping her mouth shut.
The two had just arrived back at the Gu Family. Looking at Mu Lei’s worrying face, the smile on her face faded. She asked calmly: “What happened?”
Mu Lei revealed a bitter smile: “I’ve just received some news saying the Excellency Xu Shi Group will be coming down to the Gu Family for a battle in five days. They’re asking for our cooperation.”
Gu Xue looked flustered and angry: “Even if Xu Zhang Tian is the Excellency of the Humble Forest Planet but how can he interfere with the Gu Family’s matters?”
“What is an Excellency?” Tang Tian looked curious.
Gu Xue clenched her teeth, eyes filled with anger and explained: “Humble Forest Planet belongs to the Onyx Soul. The Onyx Soul appointed a leader to govern a planet like Humble Forest Planet. Under the leader of the planet, there are 3 to 5 Excellencies. Humble Forest Planet is smaller and so it only has three Excellencies. The planet leader and the Excellencies are experts of the Onyx Soul, they are extremely powerful.”
Tang Tian eyes opened wide: “How powerful are they?”
“Very. They are appointed by the higher ups. Xu Chang Tian is ranked thirteenth on Humble Forest Planet. He is much more powerful than the Hua brothers. In addition to that, the Excellency has the authority to build his own group of Excellencies. Although there aren’t many working for Xu Chang Tian, amongst the ten, there’s not one who is not an expert. Three of them are ranked in the top fifty. As for the rest, they do not rank behind 100 either.”
“That’s formidable!” Tang Tian sighed a cold breath. There were three from the top fifty. That meant there were three experts just like the Hua brothers.
“Mhhm! Theoretically, the Excellency group will not interfere with any family matters. That’s the regulations of the Humble Forest Planet. Each year, we just have to hand over a report.” Gu Xue looked bad. She calmed herself down and looked at Mu Lei: “Uncle Mu, go and investigate. See if you can find out why the Excellency group is coming to the Gu Family.”
Mu Lei nodded hard: “Okay!”
After that, he went out without hesitation.
Tang Tian comforted Gu Xue: “Don’t get anxious Ah Xue. if they are doing something bad, I’ll beat them up!”
Gu Xue forced a smile: “Hmm, Ah Tian, I’ll get going first.”
Tang Tian understood the worries painted in Gu Xue’s eyes and said: “Mhhm, go ahead.”
Seeing Gu Xue so anxious, Tang Tian tilted his head and pondered. He walking into the yard and saw Ling Xu who was practising his spear arts: “Hey, little Xu Xu, do you know about the Xu Shi Excellency Group?”
Ling Xu stopped and frowned: “Did you offend the people from the Excellency group? They’re a bunch of maniacs. They’re hard to deal with!”
Tang Tian immediately showed contempt: “I see you’re afraid of these people!”
“Bullshit!” Ling Xu exploded like a cat and roared: “Where are they! I will pierce them into a sieve with my spear!”
“You’re going to do that with just one spear?” Tang Tian was stunned after hearing his words. Then when he thought about the Pointed Sea Spear Ling Xu used, he felt it was apt for such description.
Tang Tian, who usually got angry when he was pulled down by Bing, looked skillful in front of Ling Xu.
“Uncle Mu said thatXu Chang Tian from the Excellency group will be coming down for a battle in five days.” Tang Tian announced.
The enraged Ling Xu calmed down. In his eyes, there was disgust: “Xu Chang Tian? Amongst the three Excellencies, that rascal is the most greedy one! He uses barbarous methods to handle things. His subordinates are just like him, they aren’t good guys! He comes with ill-intentions!”
“He comes with ill-intentions…” Tang Tian sighed and was in low spirits: “They better be tactful, if not, don’t blame my fists!”
“Aren’t you participating in the Starry Doors training trial? If you offend Xu Chang Tian, you can forget about passing that.” Ling Xu cast a look towards Tang Tian.
Tang Tian looked at him in contempt: “I thought you were a changed man and had found the meaning of loyalty and justice. Seems like you’re still the same!”
Ling Xu reminded him out of goodwill, yet he was being mocked by Tang Tian. Instantly, he raged: “You son of a bitch. How dare you talk about justice to me? Come on! Don’t bullshit! Let’s spar. If I don’t poke your butt to a honeycomb…”
Tang Tian rolled his eyes, waved his hands and turned over straightforwardly. He shouted.
“You’re a grown up, and all you know is to fight all day and night. Young lad, try and make something out of yourself yeah? I don’t have time to accompany you to play. You better learn from the godlike young lad. Do you know why you can’t defeat me? Young lad, you better not find an excuse. All geniuses are made up of 99 percent of sweat and hardship…”
Ling Xu’s face was flushing red, he was trembling.
The last time Tang Tian defeated him was when his spear was not on his hands. Yet, this rascal told him not to ‘look for any excuses’, which hurt him.
On top of that, whatever sweat or hardship! Who the hell had been training at home the entire day and who the hell had been out playing…
Bloody bastard!
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Tang Tian felt better after teasing Ling Xu! All his frustrations were casted out. Suddenly, he felt that his actions were influenced by Bing.
Once he entered the recruit training camp, Tang Tian threw the Excellency Group to the back of his mind. All his attention and focus was placed on martial techniques. He did not enter the Valley of Starvation right away. Instead, he posed and started training.
The five Red Eyed Statues’ positions were special.
He mimicked the floral statue’s hand posture. The instant he locked his fingers together, the True Power within him moved. Although it was very mild, he was sure that it was not a hallucination.
Aye, there was a knack!
Tang Tian was suddenly all hyped up.
He remembered all five hand gestures clearly and started imitating them. Each hand gesture caused a reaction from different parts of the body. Although the reaction was small, Tang Tian’s instincts were strong. He could sense it.
Thinking about it, his hand formed the floral grasping finger gesture, he became tranquil and calm and did not move a bit.
Half an hour later, there was a warmth sensation emerging from beneath his feet. It was as though Tang Tian was submerged in the warm sunlight. His body was warm. There was an indescribable comfortness. He smiled lightly.
Bing was still observing Tang Tian.
When Tang Tian started to imitate, his brows were knitted. When it came to things that were unknown, he disapproved of Tang Tian trying them out because it was extremely dangerous. But he did not stop him right away. Instead, he was waiting for a time where Tang Tian could not retaliate then he would emphasize the dangers of it.
But…
When the smile appeared on Tang Tian’s lips, Bing shook. His eyes lit up!
In that split second, he lost track of Tang Tian!