The gossip in Liyang City was all deliberately spread by Fine Rain Hall members under Jun Changxiao’s orders.
They would even secretly cause trouble when Xiao Family and Bei Family direct descendants encountered each other, making both sides develop conflicts and come to blows.
Cutting off economic sources, then making the Xiao Family create enemies everywhere—this was Jun Changxiao’s complete set of arrangements.
After accepting the mission to have members spread rumors and secretly cause trouble, Li Luoqiu had said: “Are you a devil?”
When dealing with enemies, she would straightforwardly give them a clean strike.
She couldn’t even dream of various methods like Jun Changxiao’s.
Sometimes, Li Luoqiu would think.
If she hadn’t come out back then and had hidden in headquarters with her members, the final outcome would definitely have been arranged clearly and completely by this fellow.
Therefore.
He was a devil!
“Targeting the Xiao Family will come to a pause for now. Just keep constant watch.” Jun Changxiao said.
“Who’s the next target?” Li Luoqiu asked.
Jun Changxiao spread his hands and said: “My Iron Bones Clanging Sect isn’t at war with the entire world. Where would we have so many enemies to target?”
He really didn’t want to attract any attention, nor did he want to offend others just to show off.
If no one provoked him, he only wanted to quietly cultivate disciples, develop the sect, and gradually grow stronger.
When there was nothing to do, lead disciples in singing and dancing, or after boring cultivation, take them on outings or outdoor barbecues.
The idea was good.
But Jun Changxiao understood that reality was cruel.
Because where there are rivers and lakes, there are grievances. Minding one’s own business? Unless you’re strong enough that others don’t dare provoke you.
Li Luoqiu smiled and said: “Doesn’t the Haoran Gate count?”
“Now that you mention it.”
Jun Changxiao held his chin and said: “Alliance Leader Qin took such a big fall—he definitely harbors resentment. Who knows when he might jump out to brush up on his sense of presence.”
“So what does Sect Leader plan to do?”
“Meet force with force.”
Qin Haoran definitely held a grudge against him now, but Jun Changxiao couldn’t be arrogant enough to go destroy a sixth-rate sect.
If the enemy doesn’t move, I don’t move.
If the enemy moves, greet them with a brick!
……
Because various rumors were flying about, conflicts between the Xiao Family and other families intensified.
Finally it alarmed the City Lord, who dragged them to the City Lord’s Manor and severely gave them a round of critical education.
Though the major families settled down, they had formed even bigger grudges against the Xiao Family. If any conflict arose in the future, it would definitely explode immediately.
Couldn’t destroy the Xiao Family.
So make them restless and chaotic.
This was Jun Changxiao’s true purpose.
From the current situation, he had clearly succeeded, so he ordered the Fine Rain Hall to keep constant watch and put his thoughts on training disciples.
“Pass the ball, pass the ball!”
On the training grounds, after Su Xiaomo and Li Fei finished cultivation, they organized junior brothers to launch a friendly soccer match.
Unless it was necessary devil training, Jun Changxiao always emphasized to disciples that cultivation should be balanced with relaxation. Having some recreational activities could cultivate their character.
“Whoosh—”
Li Fei made a long pass from midfield. The Happy Ball traced an arc toward Jun Changxiao’s face as he just walked out, but in the end he caught it with one hand.
“Come on!”
Jun Changxiao enthusiastically walked onto the training grounds and said: “This seat will play with you for a bit.”
“…”
Su Xiaomo and the others’ mouths twitched.
With Sect Leader’s strength, if he couldn’t control his force well and kicked someone, they would definitely immediately become Li Shangtian!
“Ow.”
Li Yuhua suddenly clutched his stomach and said: “Hurts, hurts. I need to go to the latrine.”
He was about to slip away, but after just two steps, the Happy Soccer Ball smashed into his head as he heard Jun Changxiao say: “Yuhua, go be goalkeeper.”
“Oh.”
Li Yuhua rubbed his head, then walked backward, only to hear Sect Leader say again: “Come back. Go guard the opposite goal.”
“Huh?”
……
“Start!”
Sect Leader Jun, as a forward, after getting the ball showed off with flashy moves, then shook past defensive players and rushed into the penalty area, shooting powerfully.
“Whoosh—”
The ball carried strong force, tracing an arc as it flew toward the goal.
Li Yuhua, responsible for goalkeeping, not only didn’t make a save but instead turned and ran to the side, directly leaving the goal wide open.
It wasn’t that he lacked goalkeeper awareness—the Happy Soccer Ball wasn’t headed for the goal but was coming straight for him!
“Bang!”
Li Yuhua ran a step too slow. He was blasted by the soccer ball and carried into the goal along with his body.
“Yeah!”
Jun Changxiao made a victory sign in celebration.
But no teammates came to celebrate, because each one stood in place with twitching mouths.
Sect Leader, this is a one-man show!
……
The match continued.
Jun Changxiao was like Ronaldo possessed. Every time he touched the ball, it was a series of flashy maneuvers shaking past defensive players to shoot.
Li Yuhua, as goalkeeper, had only one task—not to guard the goal, but to think of every way possible to avoid the tragic fate of being bombarded by the ball.
Unfortunately… there was simply no escaping!
When the score expanded to 7-0, the disciples on the field looked at Li Yuhua, who had been continuously kicked into the goal seven times, their mouths nearly twisted crooked.
Sect Leader wasn’t kicking the ball—he was clearly kicking people!
“Hey.”
Jun Changxiao called out: “Don’t just stand there stupidly. Play together.”
Su Xiaomo and the others nearly cried.
Sect Leader, from start till now, you’ve scored seven goals. We teammates haven’t even touched the ball once. How can we play happily!
“Whoosh!”
Jun Changxiao passed the ball to Su Xiaomo’s feet. This made the broken-down disciple immediately revive. He dribbled the ball on a wild rush into the penalty area, lifted his foot and blasted it at Li Yuhua. Man and ball together entered the goal.
Damn it.
Finally found the feeling of playing soccer!
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
Sect Leader Jun began coordinating with teammates. Various long passes and through balls frequently appeared, scoring spectacular goals again and again.
Most badass was when this fellow got the ball in the back field, saw an opening, and powerfully shot. The ball flew along the ground and blasted into Li Yuhua, sending man and ball once again drilling into the goal.
Super world-class shot!
Kneeling in the goal, having caught the ball with his abdomen, Li Yuhua spat white foam: “I… I think I… can still be saved…”
“Thud!” He fell unconscious.
Jun Changxiao shook his head and said: “Physical strength still isn’t enough. Must train even more rigorously.”
You think Sect Leader was kicking the ball for fun?
No, he was deliberately training Li Yuhua, making him not only become a qualified off-tank, but also a flexible off-tank.
“Zuiji!”
Jun Changxiao called out loudly: “This kid’s physical training needs to be doubled!”
“Yes!”
Xiao Zuiji, acting as spectator, responded.
“Su Xiaomo, starting tomorrow, organize a soccer match every day. Let Li Yuhua be goalkeeper!”
“Yes!”
After arranging everything properly, Jun Changxiao came before the training room entrance.
Sitting on the steps were Lin Jianghang, Cui Bujian, and several other newly admitted disciples, all displaying expressions of having lost the will to live.
This was normal operation.
For disciples who had joined the Iron Bones Clanging Sect in the first few days, after experiencing various hell-level experiences, if they could still be happy and cheerful, there was only one possibility—they’d been tortured crazy!
Jun Changxiao crossed his arms and smiled: “How does it feel?”
Cui Bujian struggled to lift his head, teeth biting his lower lip, bean-sized tears falling down as he cried: “Sect Leader, I miss home.”
“Here is your home.”
“…”
Lin Jianghang, Cui Bujian, and the others immediately tears flowed like rain, howling in their hearts: “Sect Leader is definitely a devil!”