Chapter 38: Fleeing


    The night as was cool as water. Jiang Yi kept on healing his wounds until the middle of the night. The wound on his left shoulder had almost recovered, but his broken leg wouldnt be able to recover for the time being. The elixir that Chunya bought was only of Man-tier medial-grade, and he only took one of them. Even after enhancing it with the ck essence force, it just barely kept his injuries under control.


    Late into the night, the surroundings had nothing but silence. After having a day ofmotion, the Jiang Residence had finally fallen into stillness, and Jiang Yis eyes were opened.


    He struggled to stand and then dragged his broken leg into the inner hall. He retrieved a piece of jerky and chewed on it while drinking fresh water. After he finished the jerky, he circted the ck essence forces into the meridians near his left ear to enhance his hearing ability.


    After listening for a period of time, he made sure no one was hiding nearby and spying on him. He tore a few pieces of cloth from his sheets and secured his broken leg with wooden nks. He then tiptoed out with the support of a wooden stick.


    He broke his own leg in front of everyone and created such a hugemotion today; even if the Jiang n intended to conspire and murder him, they wouldnt do it within these two days. If he wanted to leave the Jiang n, tonight would be the best opportunity. If not, he wouldnt have any more chances when there were people monitoring him.


    The western gates had guards on duty, and the Western Court had guards on patrol as well. If Jiang Yis leg was healthy, he would have been able to slip out easily. The patrolling guards werent that dedicated to their duties. After all, the Jiang n was massive and influential; regr robbers wouldnt daree to the Jiang Residence.


    One hourter, Jiang Yi expended tremendous strength just to reach the walls of the Western Court. He didnt dare to exit from the western gate, which meant that he had to get out by climbing over the walls.


    <em>ck essence force!</em>


    Looking at the walls which were twenty feet tall, Jiang Yi clenched his teeth and circted the ck essence force to his right leg. He then jumped suddenly and rocketed himself into the sky. He bit the wooden stick in his mouth and circted essence forces on his both hands to quickly grasped on the walls, borrowing strength to climb up the walls.


    Bang!


    His body was now finally two meters from the top of the wall. As the upwards momentum began to disperse, he swiftly retrieved the green dagger that he snatched from Ma Fei and stabbed it into the wall. He then pulled himself over the wall and began his descent.


    Getting up the wall was the easy task; the difficult task was to descend. Jiang Yis body was now falling abruptly. With one of his legs severely injured, he totally lost his sense of bnce. Fearing that he would aggravate the injuries of his left leg, he could onlynd on his right leg first, then hugged his injured leg and quickly roll forward.


    Ss, ss


    Jiang Yi did his best to protect his wounded leg but couldnt help bumping it. The pain caused him to erupt with cold sweat and contort his body beyond his control. He took a brief rest and immediately stood with the support of the wooden stick and tiptoed towards the Martial Arts Hall.


    Jiang ns rules stated that nsmen shouldnt leave without a valid reason and could not leave Skyplume City without permission. If not, they would be pronounced as renegades. If they werebeled as renegades, the Jiang n would send out an arrest warrant. Then, Martial Court members would be sent to give chase, and the n members would have the rights to kill the renegade on sight.


    The reason why Jiang Yi was able toe out unscathed when he previously left the Jiang n for three months was partly due to the cover-up by Chief Rong, coupled with his insignificance to the n. This time though, there would be plenty of people that would closely monitor him. Once they realized that he disappeared, the Jiang n would release an arrest warrant soon.


    Jiang Yi knew clearly that he had no other choice but to escape tonight; if not, he would only be left with the path to death. Jiang Yunshi wanted his head, and so did Jiang Yunshe and Jiang Yunshan.


    Only by escaping into the Martial Arts Hall would the Jiang n be unable to track him. Jiang Yi didnt know how the future paths would be like; he could only n as he took steps forward. Surviving came first.


    In the past, he remained hopeful towards the Jiang n. There were many times he wanted to elope with Jiang Xiaonu, but he ultimately didnt dare to leave. Once they left, they would bebeled as renegades and destined to wander around the world for life. The Grand Elders reputation would also be ruined. Now that he was discouraged towards the Jiang n, he had to take the unorthodox path and put everything he had at stakefor the sake of surviving and for the sake of Jiang Xiaonu!


    In order to escape, he had to first recover from his wounds, and the Martial Arts Hall was the best ce for him to recuperate. Aside from the Jiang n, even the Ji n wouldnt dare kill within the Martial Arts Hall. Whats more, he had an alter ego in the Martial Arts Hall. No one would guess that he was the Lone Wolf for now.


    Hu-Hu!


    After two hours, Jiang Yi finally reached the outskirts of the Martial Arts Hall. The massive za was empty at night. The main gate of the Martial Arts Hall was shut, but the side gate was still opened. A ck-armored guard stood like a wooden pir during his duty shift. Who knew whether he was asleep or not?


    Who goes there?


    The approach of Jiang Yi rmed the guard. He looked over with lightning fast gaze and saw the sinister Lone Wolfs mask under the dimmed moonlight. He let out a breath of relief but asked with vignce, Are you Lone Wolf?


    Brother Guard, its me!


    Jiang Yis body suddenly rxed. This guard was the one that first brought him into the Martial Arts Hall. They were acquainted and had be friends.


    The ck-armored guard quickly walked over to help Jiang Yi into the Martial Arts Hall. He then inquired, Aiya. What happened to you, Lone Wolf? Your leg is broken? If Manager Yang got to know this, he would surely reprimand you!


    Jiang Yiughed bitterly and retrieved two pieces of purple gold and handed it over; he then spoke softly, Brother Guard, please dont ask so much. Could I trouble you to bring me back to my room and help me keep a secret? Do not let anyone know of my broken leg. Please!


    The ck-armored guards eyes lit up when he saw the two pieces of purple gold. He epted the purple gold without leaving any trace and nodded, Dont worry, Brother. I will not let anyone know.


    The ck-armored guard brought Jiang Yi into the Technique Practicing Room, and there was no one here in the middle of the night. Jiang Yi finally rxed when he reached his own room.


    After the guard left, Jiang Yi sat cross-legged and began recuperating with his cultivation. Only after the sun rose was he awoken by the footsteps outside.


    The ck-armored guard reported to Manager Yang; it was something that couldnt be kept from him. Manager Yang walked in and saw Jiang Yis broken leg. Naturally, he put on a severe look. Jiang Yi was a source of easy money for him. Now that the Mt. Spirit Beast College and West Garrison Army were about to start their recruitment, the queue for a sparring partner was registered all the wayup to ten days.


    Manager Yangs eyes flickered for a few times and said with a stern face, Lone Wolf, you merely went back home and came back with a broken leg? Whats more, you came back in the middle of the night? What happened?


    Jiang Yi let out a wry smile, Nothing much. I got into a conflict with a nsman. I injured him, and he broke my leg. I was afraid that he would ask someone to take revenge on me so I had toe back in the middle of the night. I am very sorry about this, Manager Yang.


    Hai, you brat!


    Manager Yang shook his head while smiling with a bitter face; he then asked, Thats right. Does your n know you are the Lone Wolf? Would your n have any opinion about your stay in the Martial Arts Hall for a long period of time?


    Hehe!


    Jiang Yi shook his head whileughing and asked in reply, Manager, do you think if my n knows that I am Lone Wolf, they would allow me to be a sparring partner here? Dont worry about it. I am of insignificance in the n, and no one cares about me either. No one would mind even if I die in the Martial Arts Hall.


    Alright then!


    Manager Yang stayed silent for a moment. I shall get you a dozen Man-tier superior-grade elixirs. You better recuperate your injuries quickly and dont leave any residual injuries. But the money for the elixirs shall be deducted from your sry.


    Many thanks, Manager Yang. Jiang Yi livened up and bowed with cupped hands.


    Sigh


    Manager Yang sighed while he walked. He felt his heartache while he mumbled, Only twenty days left before the recruitment of the Mt. Spirit Beast College. Now that the brat is injured, it would definitely result in serious losses!


    <em>Mt. Spirit Beast College recruitment?</em>


    Jiang Yis body shuddered as countless thoughts shed through his mind. His eyes suddenly lit up like the stars and murmured excitedly, Thats right! Mt. Spirit Beast College! I can go participate in the recruitment test of Mt. Spirit Beast College! If I sessfully get epted as a special student, the Jiang n will not be able to kill and will have to protect and curry my favor. I can then honorably bring Xiaonu out of Skyplume City.


    Mt. Spirit Beast College was one of the three major colleges of the continent. Students that were officially enrolled would be heavily regarded by various kingdoms. After they sessfully graduate, they would be offered nobility in vassal states and would have a meteoric rise in status. A future of unbounded potential.


    If he could sessfully enroll in the Mt. Spirit Beast College, the Jiang n wouldnt dare to have any killing intent against him. He would then be able to bring Xiaonu out of the Jiang n and leave the Skyplume City. Not only would Grand Elders reputation remain prestigious, but he would also not have to bear the crime of a renegade or wander around the world with Xiaonu.


    In the past, his strength was too low to consider the participation of Mt. Spirit Beast Colleges recruitment. Now that he defeated Jiang Rulong with ease, he understood that the difference between him and the prodigies wasnt too far. He might have the opportunity to grab one of the five enrollment ces. The main reason was that no one knew about the mystical abilities of his peculiar ck essence force.


    But I have an agreement with the Martial Arts Hall! I have to be a sparring partner of the Martial Arts Hall for five years


    Jiang Yi began to have a headache again. The people of the Martial Arts Hall would only let Jiang Yi leave if they had problems with their brain, as Jiang Yi was just like a money tree. Ten thousand taels of purple gold! Disregarding the idea of selling his own body, even the Jiang n would find it hard to produce such amount of wealth, right?


    Shh-shh-shh


    As Jiang Yi mumbled, Manager Yang brought in three bottles of elixirs. He withdrew his thoughts and casually talked with Manager Yang. He then consumed one of the elixirs and began his recuperation.


    After Manager Yang left, Jiang Yi immediately opened his eyes. Brilliance shot out from his eyes. He thought it through meticulously and determined that entering the Mt. Spirit Beast College was his best way out of his current predicament.


    Recuperate. I need to first recover and then work hard onprehending the Exploding Essence Palm. Once I canprehend this martial art, I would be able to secure a spot for enrollment. I would then work on a negotiation with the Martial Arts Hall. As long as I can leave, any condition is eptable! Skyplume City I dont want to stay here for another moment!


    Jiang Yi continued his mumble to clear his thoughts. Expelling every distraction from his mind, he wholeheartedly concentrated on recuperation.