Chapter 1025: A Romantic Debt
"Teacher, why don't you just kill that kid and return our National Protection Bureau's golden card to him?"
"You must know, in the hundred years since our National Protection Bureau was established, only fifty golden cards have been issued, and only about ten are in use now. Why him?"
Vermilion Bird was extremely agitated.
The look in her eyes wished she could eat Zhang Xiaoshan's flesh to feel better.
Indeed, women hold grudges the longest.
Thunder Master spoke to educate.
"Why? Because he could easily kill you, yet he held back."
"What?"
"I clearly fought him for a long time, I, you mean he held back?"
Vermilion Bird found it hard to believe.
Thunder Master revealed the truth.
"Of course."
"What do you think his cultivation is, and what level is that flying sword?"
Vermilion Bird replied without hesitation.
"His martial arts cultivation should be comparable to mine, Late Stage of Qi Transformation, at most at the peak, and that flying sword isn't a mid-level spiritual artifact?"
"Relying on those, he couldn't possibly kill me."
Thunder Master shook his head helplessly.
"You're wrong, he has the cultivation of a Demigod, and that flying sword isn't mid-level, it's upper-level."
"What? Demigod cultivation, and he's so young? What's more, an upper-level spiritual artifact? Impossible, there aren't many such items in Huaxia, and those top martial arts families consider having a lower spirit-level weapon a family treasure, yet he..."
Vermilion Bird was shocked, not doubting.
Because she knew the power of her teacher.
Since the teacher said so, it must be true.
Thunder Master continued.
"He may not have wanted to spare you, perhaps he just didn't want to expose his strength. But, indeed, he is at a Half-step Refining God, just a thread away from becoming a true Refining God Demigod, and that flying sword is unusual, seems to have a close connection with that Sword Nourishing Gourd, easily unleashing the power of an upper-level spiritual artifact."
"The fact that you survived is already a stroke of luck."
"With his strength, he ranks second only to Azure Dragon among our five golden card guardians in the National Protection Bureau, including you."
"He has the capability that deserves a golden card without question."
"Besides, I know you're unhappy because he killed Master Bai Yun, cutting off the Chasing Moon Alliance's leads, but you should recognize his good intentions. This kid is honest and brave, a valuable talent."
"I gave him the golden card to avoid future official pressure leading to conflict, possibly pushing him to the opposing side."
"Don't dwell on this matter anymore, facing him will only bring you loss. Let's go."
After speaking, Thunder Master took the lead and left, and Vermilion Bird had to follow.
...
In the most luxurious banquet hall at the Fengtian City Government's reception hotel.
A group of people were currying favor with Zhang Xiaoshan, constantly toasting him.
Suddenly, a staff member walked in.
"Chairman Bai, someone requests a meeting with Immortal Zhang."
"Looking for Immortal Zhang?"
The banquet temporarily quieted down.
Zhang Xiaoshan furrowed his brows.
Having just arrived in Fengtian, who could be looking for him?
Bai Yong waved his hand impatiently and said.
"I guess it's someone who heard of Immortal Zhang's prowess and came to pay respects. Can't they see we're busy here? Send them away."
The secretary said awkwardly.
"It's a woman, she said it's extremely important, seeking Miracle Doctor Zhang."
"A woman?"
Bai Shutong teased Zhang Xiaoshan sourly.
"Could it be some romantic debt Immortal Zhang left behind, and now she's come knocking at the door?"
"Don't say, this does seem like your style..."
"You..."
Zhang Xiaoshan was speechless.
"Don't talk nonsense, I'm focused on the path, when have I ever had romantic debts?"
On the side, Jiang Qin covered her mouth and giggled.
"Fine, I'll go see what's up, you come with me, I need to clear my name."
Zhang Xiaoshan took the two beauties and followed the staff outside.
"It's you?"
Out in the corridor, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the person who came and was stunned.