The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 127 - 83: Entrusting Oneself to the Merciless Blade, Murder in the Mortal World (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 127: Chapter 83: Entrusting Oneself to the Merciless Blade, Murder in the Mortal World (Please Subscribe)

"Big Brother Wang." Xu Qing arrived in front of the Government office, dismounted the carriage, and the Government Official passed the message along; Guard Wang came out to greet him.

"Gongming, Lord is inside waiting for you. Master Fayue has already brought people and is waiting inside. What on earth has happened that such great preparations are being made?" Guard Wang asked rapidly.

Xu Qing had come in haste this time and had gathered people from Golden Ray Monastery, reminding Guard Wang of the last incident when Zhao Xiong and the Lotus Sect conspired to rebel.

Xu Qing lowered his voice: "I have received news that someone is plotting to assassinate Lord."

Guard Wang’s face changed, pulling Xu Qing along: "Let’s hurry inside."

Xu Qing nodded.

Master Fayue and the others were waiting in the side hall. Xu Qing had no time to greet them and went straight to the conference hall of the Government office, where Magistrate He was entertaining a distinguished guest.

Guard Wang entered, said a few words, and Magistrate He’s expression changed, but he soon regained composure, dismissed everyone around, leaving only the distinguished guest and Guard Wang, and invited Xu Qing in.

"Gongming, this is Households Commander Zuo, currently on assignment at our Jiangning Prefecture. Come and meet him," Magistrate He said as he introduced the guest in the hall to Xu Qing.

"Households Commander, could it be an official from Inner Factory?" Xu Qing thought about the influence behind Heavenly Fragrance Courtyard being the Inner Factory, and with a thought flashing in his mind, he soon saluted: "Xu Qing greets Mr. Zuo."

Households Commander Zuo sized up Xu Qing and nodded with a smile: "Full of initiative and vigor, with temples protruding. It is rare to find a scholar like Xu Qing who is proficient in both literature and martial arts in the court today. In the future, you will certainly achieve great military and political success, setting a standard that others can hardly match."

Xu Qing humbly responded: "Mr. Zuo flatters me too much."

Magistrate He jokingly said with a smile: "Gongming, you may not know that Mr. Zuo is a master of Internal Fist from the Martial Arts Academy of Laoshan Shangqing Palace, proficient in martial arts and considered a leading figure in the current age. If you have any difficulties in martial arts, feel free to seek advice from Mr. Zuo in the future."

Households Commander Zuo waved his hand: "The skills of someone like me are trivial and shouldn’t catch the attention of the Fang Family, Mr. He indeed praises me too highly."

Magistrate He laughed heartily and then brought up official matters: "Gongming, please give us the details..."

Xu Qing admired Magistrate He’s Qi Cultivation Skill; knowing that someone was plotting to assassinate him, he still managed to keep up appearances without showing panic.

Since Magistrate He had not sent Households Commander Zuo away, it was clear that he could be let in on the matter. Therefore, without any reservations, Xu Qing started speaking slowly, explaining his findings in a rational manner.

After listening, Magistrate He’s expression remained neither happy nor angry.

Households Commander Zuo: "My men have also noticed traces of the Lotus Sect’s activities in the city. We are currently monitoring their movements. However, we have yet to clarify their target, so I came to discuss with Mr. He. Unexpectedly, they intend to assassinate Mr. He, showing blatant disregard for the law and audacious courage."

Magistrate He smiled casually: "These rats know nothing of Heavenly Power, delivering themselves to our door simply adds to our merit."

Households Commander Zuo nodded: "Delay will lead to changes; I’m going to inform my men. We’ll meet at Songhe Building and are determined to capture all the rebels in one fell swoop."

Magistrate He: "Thank you, Mr. Zuo, for your efforts."

"A part of my duties," Households Commander Zuo saluted and took his leave.

Magistrate He saw Households Commander Zuo off. Then he clapped his hands, and Guard Ma brought a set of Chain Armor, "Gongming, if you’re coming along, put on this chain armor."

Privately owning armor was akin to rebellion, so Xu Qing could not possibly wear armor to meet Magistrate He.

But now with the backing of Magistrate He, there was no need to worry about being apprehended.

Naturally, Xu Qing would not refuse to wear it.

Visible spears are easy to dodge; hidden arrows are hard to defend against.

It’s definitely not wrong to wear armor.

Even if one has trained in the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt, when it comes down to it, armor must be worn.

Although mobility would be certainly reduced with an added layer of protection. However, this time he was going to fight with his brothers, so the reduced mobility did not matter.

Against dozens or hundreds of elite fighters, the few rebels stand no chance!

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Accordingly, within the Government office, they gathered a team; Magistrate He took his subordinates, including Xu Qing and martial monks like Fayue, to Songhe Building.

Magistrate He was indeed cautious.

Fearful of falling into a diversionary ploy.

That’s why he went along.

This way, there was no need to split up his bodyguard forces and he could make use of the greatest strength to crush the rebels.

He truly did bear responsibilities and was not afraid of blood.

In Xu Qing’s view, Magistrate He’s actions have always had a flavor of clear understanding and essence pointing.

Most people, upon hearing the news, would definitely feel that it was a significant matter that required deliberation.

But Magistrate He got straight to the heart of the matter.

The other side wants to assassinate him; what else is there to study?

False or true, it’s best to strike first.

Besides, Xu Qing certainly wouldn’t dare to mislead him in such a situation.

No benefits in that at all!

Meanwhile, as Fayue observed Xu Qing, he was inwardly startled, "Xu Sanyuan is indeed a one-in-a-million martial arts prodigy. Just by employing the Heart Method Mantra, he has actually made a start on the Tiger Demon Bone Refining Fist."

With many years of cultivation, Fayue himself had only finished half of the 206 moves of the Tiger Demon Bone Refining Fist. Even within Golden Ray Monastery, among his peers, he was considered to have exceptional achievement.

However, he was nearly thirty, past the phase of physical development, suggesting that his golden period for Martial Arts Training was coming to an end. To advance even one step further would require efforts many times—possibly ten times—greater than before.

Hence, completing all 206 moves of Tiger Demon Bone Training Fist in this lifetime and achieving the perfect effect of Foundation Establishment in martial arts seems unlikely.

Unless he succeeds in Refining Internal and steps into the Marrow Cleansing realm, rejuvenating his body as if given a new life, only then might he have hope of perfectly establishing his physical foundation.

But to reach that Realm, one would actually have to complete all moves of the Tiger Demon Bone Refining Fist, which would significantly increase the chances of success, otherwise, it seems very unlikely.

A monk does not learn the habit of comparison.

Form is emptiness and emptiness is form!