Under normal circumstances, if a story like this were reported by independent dia, not everyone would take it seriously. Anyone with a discerning eye could likely spot the signs of editing.
The problem was, this had been broadcast by the Jingnan Prefecture television station. That was a highly authoritative source, aning the report had been aired only after rigorous review. The chance of an error was minuscule. As a result, most people never even considered that it might be a fabrication or slander. They all believed it was true.
No wonder people said Song Ruize was audacious. If a stunt this massive were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable. Yet, the man had dared to do it.
Perhaps this was not his first ti resorting to such tactics. Who knew how many people he had destroyed with these thods? After all, a significant number of people had died due to cyberbullying in recent tis.
Fortunately, his target this ti was Yang Qi, and Yang Qi was not so fragile.
Following the broadcast of the interview program, the dia outlets across Jingnan Prefecture all began targeting Yang Qi, as if soone were fanning the flas from behind the scenes. Even in Kang City, many people publicly announced they were boycotting him—refusing to sell him goods, deliver him takeout, or allow him into restaurants.
Suddenly, Yang Qi had seemingly beco a public pariah. One had to admit the terrifying power of the dia. His phone was bombarded with a storm of text ssages and calls.
Good grief! In an instant, Yang Qi had seemingly beco public enemy number one.
It had to be said, this Song Ruize was truly formidable. With just a simple set of maneuvers, he had made it nearly impossible for Yang Qi to go about his daily life.
However, he was also fortunate. Many people knew of his capabilities and were willing to help, so his daily life was not a concern. Yan Bo's dia conglorate instantly seized control of the dia narrative in Kang City, publishing news comntary unfavorable to Song Ruize. At the sa ti, they systematically refuted the statents Song Ruize had made during the interview.
The matter gradually subsided in Kang City. But Yan Bo's dia conglorate had limited reach. It could not control the majority of information circulating on the internet, let alone manage the narrative across the entire Jingnan Prefecture.
"I'll go kill that Song Ruize!" Iron Heart said viciously.
"There's no need for that," Yang Qi said, waving his hand. "I'm going to Thunder City in a couple of days. This matter will be settled then. Don't you worry, I have it under control."
Everyone trusted Yang Qi, so they said no more.
Before he went to sleep that night, a call ca from an unknown number. It was Song Ruize, calling to mock him.
"Yang Qi, how does it feel? Now you understand the consequences of opposing , don't you?" Song Ruize laughed with unrestrained glee, ecstatic.
Yang Qi replied calmly, "You did a good job. I admit what you've done has had a huge impact on my life. But, Song Ruize, the more vicious you are now, the more miserable I will make you. Just you wait. I'll be in Thunder City soon. Then, I'll make you understand what it ans to reap what you sow."
"Keep up that tough act!" Song Ruize said contemptuously. "Let
tell you, there's only one way to solve this problem. Kneel before
and beg for my forgiveness. Then, beco my dog and do my bidding. That's your only way out. Otherwise, I guarantee there won't be a single inch of ground for you to stand on in all of Jingnan Prefecture!"
He was brimming with excitent. His goal was to destroy Yang Qi. Anyone who dared to defy or oppose him had to be destroyed. This was especially true for Yang Qi, who had dared to humiliate him in public. That was a debt that absolutely had to be repaid.
"Heh..." Yang Qi sneered. "It seems you're incorrigible. In that case, we'll just have to wait and see."
With that, he hung up the phone.
Originally, he and Song Ruize had stayed out of each other's way. He could not be bothered to have any dealings with the man anymore. But since this was how Song Ruize wanted to play, then they would play.
He would make sure to completely sever all of Song Ruize's prospects for advancent. He would turn him into a man so reviled that even beggars would spit at the sight of him.
「Two days later, Yang Qi set off for Thunder City.」
The Elixir dicine Conference was about to begin, followed by the Life and Death Platform half a month later. Both were to be held in Thunder City, so it seed he would be staying there for quite so ti.
The mont he arrived at the station in Thunder City, Lei Yingying was there to pick him up. The Lei Family's intelligence network was truly formidable. He had not told anyone, yet Lei Yingying knew exactly when he would arrive.
Presumably, the four gates and six families of Thunder City all possessed this level of intelligence. In other words, the Thunder Sect probably knew he had arrived as well. However, because of the matter of the Life and Death Platform, they were unlikely to make a move against him proactively. He could be reasonably assured of that.
Lei Yingying arranged accommodations for him in a private courtyard belonging to the Lei Family. The environnt was excellent, and no one would disturb him there.
Afterward, the two went out. Yang Qi wanted to visit Thunder City's dicinal herb street to see if he could find any suitable ingredients for himself. Although he still had Spirit Stones, they were much more effective when used in conjunction with dicinal herbs. The herbs were crucial.
「anwhile, at Song Ruize's ho.」
"Is that so? That brat has arrived?" His expression was sowhat gloomy. He had used a dia blitz against Yang Qi, hoping he would crumble under the pressure. He had hoped even more that the Lei Family would hear the news and disqualify Yang Qi from the Elixir dicine Conference.
Now, however, it seed his efforts had had little effect. Thus, another idea began to form in his mind. If a dia offensive could not take down Yang Qi, then he might as well hire soone to take him out for good.
With this thought, he entered his storeroom and retrieved an old mountain ginseng that had been in his collection for who knows how long. It had to be at least two hundred years old. In this era, dicinal herbs of such an age were exceedingly rare. Song Ruize usually treated it as a priceless treasure.
But this ti, in order to kill Yang Qi, he planned to ask for help.
As the chairman of the Elixir dicine Association, he naturally knew many influential people. Many of them also owed him favors. There were far more martial arts schools in Thunder City than in Kang City, and Song Ruize was now heading to one of the most famous among them.
The school occupied two hundred acres, a massive estate.
Song Ruize was all bows and subservience as he entered and was brought to et the school's master. He took out his treasured old mountain ginseng and placed it on the table.
"Master Wu! This is a two-hundred-year-old mountain ginseng I've treasured for a long ti. It's extrely beneficial for martial artists," Song Ruize said with a smile.
Master Wu, whose full na was Wu Hongda, was currently fiddling with a weapon—a treasured sword of which he was very fond. His eyes lit up the mont he saw the old mountain ginseng on the table. He could tell it was the real deal just from the scent.
He chuckled. "Brother Song, normally I would certainly help you with your request. But this Yang Qi... he seems to have so connection to the Lei Mansion. If I were to touch him, wouldn't Old Master Lei Qingtian have my head?"
Song Ruize smiled. "What connection could he possibly have with the Lei Mansion? He only t them back then because of Lin Qingxuan. There's no deep relationship there whatsoever."
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