Remould the Glory of Sword Art
Chapter 61 - 61 61 Apology

61: Chapter 61 Apology 61: Chapter 61 Apology With a loud “boom,” dust flew in all directions.

The lanky ghost was sent flying several meters, heavily crashing into the iron wall and slowly dropping to the ground to sit.

This ship, named the Breaker, was covered in array patterns, its body incredibly sturdy.

Now struck, the iron wall only revealed shimmering, mysterious patterns, which quickly returned to normal, not even a crack appeared.

As for this giant ship, needless to say, it wasn’t affected in the slightest, not even a mild tremor.

However, this spectacle had caught everyone’s attention.

All the retainers of the Chu Family had stood up.

The disciples of Baihua Valley also turned their gazes.

Most of the looks carried a hint of schadenfreude…

Had a fight broken out?

Had a few of the esteemed guests from the Cave Heaven Realm started to fight?

The noise below had also reached the ears of the few eminent figures on the top floor.

Jiang Qihu was about to stand up, hands pressed on the table, when he was fondly held back by the You Hai King.

“Brother Qihu…

it’s just a minor scuffle amongst the underlings, let’s not spoil our mood,”

Chu Lin smiled and said, “Speaking of which, who is this young fellow?

He’s quite skilled.

Is he from the Jiang Family or the Imperial City?

Ye Qinglian also looked towards Jiang Qihu.

Jiang Qihu was famously known as the “Lone Wolf,” and it was unusual for him to bring someone along this time, sparking her curiosity about the young man’s identity.

“Prince, his identity…

Qihu is not at liberty to disclose,”

Jiang Qihu, seeing through his Divine Thought that Xie Xuanyi was unharmed, let out a slight sigh of relief.

Hmm, this young man was more capable than he had expected…

probably no need to worry about him being at a disadvantage.

“Not at liberty to say?”

You Hai King raised an eyebrow and asked, “Imperial Guard from the Imperial City?

Death Soldier from the Jiang Family?”

Only these two identities were inconvenient to disclose—

The Imperial Guards, although under the administration of the Imperial City, were independent in operations and specially handled “unsightly business.” Their files were sealed, and identities kept top secret.

The Death Soldiers of the Jiang Family, once chosen, lose their identities from the day of selection—there’s not much to say even if he wanted to.

Jiang Qihu smiled and shook his head, neither confirming nor denying, but subtly moved past the topic.

Sometimes, avoiding an explanation is the best explanation.

“Hmm, it seems he’s either an Imperial Guard or a Death Soldier…”

Ye Qinglian silently picked up her wine cup, settling on a conclusion about Xie Xuanyi’s identity.

The key figures on the top floor remained quiet.

This meant that the recent scuffle was within an acceptable range.

“Ha…

ha…”

The lanky ghost, almost embedded into the ship’s wall by a punch, supported himself with his hands, struggling to stand up.

His jaw was dislocated, giving him a comical, crooked expression, but strangely…

having been beaten like this, he showed no signs of anger, instead, his face returned to the previously cheerful demeanor.

“Young man, your punch is a bit heavy,”

The lanky ghost looked up at the top floor; the Prince hadn’t spoken, so he knew what to do.

He stretched out a palm, holding his chin, and twisted vigorously.

With a click!

The dislocated jaw popped back into place.

This scene made the disciples of Baihua Valley frown.

Although they weren’t intent on eating, now they lost their appetites altogether.

As for the three retainers of the Chu Family, they remained calm and composed the whole time.

“Serves him right,” said the young child, who had been squatting and eating all along, his mocking words barely concealing his delight.

The old woman and the bald, fat monk, known as “Meat Buddha,” watched Xie Xuanyi intently.

“Brother Xie has concealed his skills well; so you’re a Body Refiner,”

The voice of Meat Buddha was deep and resonant, like a large bell.

He appeared amiable, his belly bare, resembling a Buddha, but he was holding a huge chicken leg, his face glossy with grease, not at all like a monk who abstained from meat.

Given his physique, one could tell he was also a Body Refiner.

In fact, all the retainers of the Chu Family were quite interested in “Xie Zhen’s” identity.

The lanky ghost took the opportunity to get closer, reaching for his hat as a way to test him.

The results of the test were now clear.

With Xie Zhen by Jiang Qihu’s side, he indeed possessed some skills.

The strength of the lanky ghost, they knew.

The punch just now was fast…

The skinny ghost didn’t refuse to dodge, but he failed to dodge!

“Nonsense!

Utter nonsense!”

At this moment, Chu Man, who had been sitting in the main seat, finally spoke up.

With an expressionless face, she glanced at the skinny ghost and coldly reprimanded, “Mr.

Xie is a distinguished guest of the Prince, how dare you be so rude, apologize immediately!”

“I…”

The skinny ghost looked somewhat wronged, but still obediently followed Chu Man’s words, bowed deeply as a form of apology.

Xie Xuanyi didn’t say anything, just brushed the dust off his shoulder and sat down again.

The performance, it continues.

As for everything that had just happened, Xie Xuanyi knew all too well.

The so-called striking a dog depends on the owner; the skinny ghost dared to strike him, simply because Chu Man had tacitly allowed it.

The Chu Family was interested in his identity.

Or rather…

The You Hai King was interested in his identity.

He wasn’t bothered by this kind of probing.

Now that all his major meridians were ignited, his physique had reached a higher level, unafraid of such “minor scuffles”.

If it came down to the real thing…

I’m afraid that even this sturdy ship wouldn’t withstand the full force of a Cave Heaven Realm’s burst!

The You Hai King wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen, as it would both cause loss of face and spoil the scene.

In fact, Xie Xuanyi was also curious about the capabilities of these few retainers under the Chu Family.

These four men, tall and short, fat and thin, appeared to specialize in different “arts”.

This fat monk appeared rugged and tough, clearly a Body Refiner.

The skinny ghost, who had been punched by him and seemed unfazed, must be practicing the “Art of Body Refinement” just like the meat Buddha!

As for the old woman and the child, these two were clearly weaker in physique, evidently practicing a different path.

These four were clearly the leaders that the Chu Family planned to send to explore the Bai Ze Secret Realm.

Even if there had been no clash today.

Going to the Bai Ze Grotto-Fortress next, it was inevitable to encounter them!

“Mr.

Xie, I am truly sorry.”

Chu Man spoke again, her attitude very sincere, almost as though genuinely apologizing, “Please don’t take what just happened to heart, I apologize on behalf of the skinny ghost.”

After speaking, she picked up her cup of wine and drank it all in one go.

She paused, then said, “The reason I invited everyone for a drink today is indeed for the smooth progress of the upcoming ‘Secret Realm expedition’.”

“Bai Ze Grotto-Fortress harbors great opportunities, but also great dangers.”

Chu Man softly said, “My lord has already made arrangements with Fairy Ye of the Baihua Valley that they won’t be the first to enter the river when the Secret Realm opens.

Unless something unexpected happens, I and you gentlemen will be traveling together, looking out for each other.”

Xie Xuanyi slightly narrowed his eyes.

The You Hai King and Ye Qinglian not entering the river?

Is this a consensus reached by the big figures, letting their people explore the grotto first and they make a grand entrance at the end?

It appears so.

Jiang Qihu must also stay above the board now.

Traveling together, looking out for each other…

These words may sound bright and beautiful on the surface, but once you truly step into the Bai Ze Secret Realm, the situation will be different!

Who would stick together?

And who would genuinely look out for one another?!

The fortuitous outcomes and treasures within the Bai Ze Secret Realm, after all, there’s only so much to go around, take one less of one!

Xie Xuanyi scoffed in his heart.

Even after ten years, the world of cultivation was still the same, with many people often speaking nobly but acting differently.

Saying one thing and doing another was something he had always disliked; he preferred to be on his own.

Just then, a tremor suddenly transmitted from his bosom.

Xie Xuanyi looked down to find that the ring shaped demon-device given to Jia Liu by the Dragon Wood Venerable was coincidentally reacting…

The Demon Country was clearly initiating contact with Jia Liu, apparently eager to ask about the investigation results of the Bai Ze Secret Realm now.

He sighed softly, pressed down his hat, and prepared to stand up, taking the opportunity to excuse himself.

“Mr.

Xie—”

It was Chu Man’s voice again, calling out to Xie Xuanyi.

Chu Man once again picked up her wine cup, politely offering a toast, “I am truly sorry about what just happened…

if you don’t mind, allow me to play a piece for you on my instrument as a form of apology and to enhance the cheer of the wine.”