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"Ah? Fuck really?? Is this news for real?"
"No way, isn't this too outrageous? The Evergreen Sword Saint has a family too?"
"Damn right, a family!"
"Seriously? The Evergreen Sword Saint has three town-level disciples and a town-level wife??"
"Could it be true, then, that the rumors about the Evergreen Sword Saint having a method to teach biotics are real?"
This news completely dumbfounded the biotics community.
Just moments ago, people were speculating that any martial arts faction could emerge and easily take down the Evergreen Sword Saint.
But the next second, they're told that the four mysterious powerhouses at town level who killed four SSS-ranked martial artists are the Evergreen Sword Saint's disciples and wife?!
What kind of nonsense is this?
It's just freaking unbelievable!
Most biotics were initially skeptical.
Until an account with official verification posted on the forum, the director of the Jiangnan branch:
"It has been confirmed by the higher-ups, it's true."
"Here's what happened: the nation originally wanted to collaborate with the Qingcheng Guo family of the martial arts world to establish an educational system for biotics."
"But the Guo family had ulterior motives, setting a trap to cripple China's biotic strength, allowing the Alien Beasts to annihilate our nation, and then the martial arts world would take over."
"Fortunately, the Evergreen Sword Saint saw through the Guo family's conspiracy and captured Guo Yuanming, the national-level mid-stage patriarch of the Guo family, on the spot."
"In such a situation, the nation could only issue a verbal warning, as there were martial artists hidden within the cities, and they didn't dare to make a move for fear of collateral damage."
"Thankfully, the Evergreen Sword Saint took action to help. He first sent his disciples to deal with the martial artists in the cities, then annihilated the Guo family, which not only served as a punishment and warning to the martial arts world but also posed no threat to the civilians."
The statement from the director of the Jiangnan branch was clearly approved by, and perhaps even directly ordered by, the higher-ups.
It was also a way to curry favor with the Evergreen Sword Saint.
To elevate his reputation among the biotics community.
After all, life is about four things: fame, wealth, power, and strength.
And when the biotics saw this officially verified statement, they were once again shocked.
"OMG! It's officially confirmed!"
"This inside story is too explosive, isn't it? The martial arts world's treasonous plot? Foiled by the Evergreen Sword Saint? He captured a national-level mid-stage martial artist on the spot? Sent his disciples to kill martial artists in the city?"
"This is too outrageous, each piece of news is enough to keep me up at night! Did all this really happen tonight?"
"Wait, that's not right, didn't the Evergreen Sword Saint just advance to national level not long ago?"
"A national-level early-stage biotic capturing a national-level mid-stage martial artist? Are you kidding me?!"
To this, the director of the Jiangnan branch replied: "I'm not clear on the specifics, but what I can confirm is that the Evergreen Sword Saint's level is definitely beyond national-level early stage!"
Another bombshell set off a wave of exclamations on the forum.
"Ah? So you're saying the Evergreen Sword Saint leveled up again this week?"
"What kind of godly leveling speed is this? I've been at C-level for three years!"
"Guys, is it possible that the Evergreen Sword Saint has mastered the method of leveling up biotics, which is why he's advancing so fast and can teach his disciples?"
"Don't just say it, it makes sense!"
"What kind of prodigy is this man? So many of us can only level up naturally over three years, and he's mastered the method?"
"Waaaah, I'm so jealous, I want to be a disciple of the Evergreen Sword Saint too…"
"Damn it, does he want us to live? Even his disciples and wife are at town level!"
While the biotics were shocked by Chu Yi's rapid advancement and his disciples' strength,
They were also filled with indignation towards the martial arts world's conspiracy.
"I'm so angry, I thought the martial artists were impressive, but they turned out to be such treacherous scum!"
"At a time of national crisis for China, they not only fail to help but also kick us while we're down, thinking of rebellion? Disgusting! Too disgusting!"
"Thank goodness for the Evergreen Sword Saint! Otherwise, wouldn't our nation be in danger?"
"Well done! Those four Guo family martial artists deserved to die! Support the Evergreen Sword Saint's disciples in wiping out the Guo family!!"
For a moment,
The biotics were impassioned, criticizing and cursing the Guo family's actions.
At the same time, they felt that having the Evergreen Sword Saint was a blessing for China!
Some were even excitedly elevating the Evergreen Sword Saint to the status of a "savior" !
Instantly creating a "god"!
"Guys! Let's analyze this rationally, the Evergreen Sword Saint might be the only one who can save China! After all, besides martial artists, only he is teaching biotics! Only he can help China cultivate biotics!"
"Fuck! Could this be the legendary savior sent from heaven?"
"Definitely! Looking at the current situation, only the Evergreen Sword Saint can lead China against the Alien Beasts!"
"Evergreen Sword Saint! Unparalleled patriot!"
***
Chu Yi also saw the public opinion on the forum.
It was Chen Hao who had sent him a telepathic message to check it out.
After reading it,
Chu Yi was completely dumbfounded.
Is it really necessary, guys?
Aren't you taking this way too far?
Why am I being hailed as a savior? And an unparalleled patriot?
Chu Yi was very averse to this kind of deification in public opinion.
He knew his character didn't live up to these titles.
To be put on such a high pedestal, if he ever made a slight mistake in the future, wouldn't he be "toppled from the altar" and lambasted?
Chu Yi looked at Old Hua with a grievance: "Old Hua, was this really necessary? You're killing me with kindness."
He was well aware that such public opinion wouldn't arise so quickly without some push behind it.
If it were an ordinary person, seeing so many people hailing them as a savior, and with some capability to back it up, they might very well be influenced by vanity and take on the role of savior.
But Chu Yi didn't like being swept up by public opinion, or rather, being morally kidnapped.
He helped the nation eliminate the Guo family indeed to show his stance, and then took the opportunity to cooperate with the nation to earn more rewards, which was a win-win situation.
But this whole public opinion manipulation was irking him.
Hearing Chu Yi's dissatisfaction, Old Hua was taken aback, clearly not expecting this reaction.
He thought Chu Yi would like this kind of attention, considering his love for showing off, and would enjoy the fervent adulation of so many people.
Why would it cause his displeasure?
It seemed like a good intention gone wrong…
Without much time to ponder, Old Hua immediately became serious and apologized: "I'm sorry, Mr. Ji, I didn't consider it thoroughly, I'll stop this public opinion campaign right away."
After saying that, he picked up the phone to issue an order.
Seeing this, Chu Yi felt somewhat relieved.
He did love to show off, who doesn't?
But that should be based on freedom, right?
The recent public opinion gave Chu Yi a feeling of being controlled, which was extremely uncomfortable!
He really disliked being controlled, or else he wouldn't have left his family to work as a PE teacher at the trashy Beishan Central School.