The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 217 - 117 Old Wutong Tree Helps Me “Manifest” (Requesting Monthly Votes)_2

Chapter 217: Chapter 117 Old Wutong Tree Helps Me “Manifest” (Requesting Monthly Votes)_2

Xu Qing: "Master Yan Kong, who do you think is behind this person?"

Yan Kong: "He went south, challenging many sects along the way and met no match, already cultivating his momentum. Logically, he would take on larger Jianghu sects in South Zhili. After all, even though our small temple is a southern branch of Great Zen Temple, it is a lesser sect and not known for Martial Arts. I, an old monk, also have limited fame in the Jianghu. Therefore, bothering me is false; he most likely came for you."

Xu Qing nodded lightly, "I think so too. But for now, my focus is on the rural examination, I’ll set aside these issues. Fortunately, the fight is scheduled after the rural exam, and I’ll come to inspect who’s really stirring things up behind the scenes."

He said so aloud, but in his heart, he might have already guessed.

The forces that can command a Refining Internal Master in South Zhili are few.

Marquis Wuding and Eunuch Zhao are currently trying all means to flatter the old man from Mount Tai, no need to trouble Xu Qing.

Thus, there is only one truth...

In his heart, Gu Wuji, daring to be someone else’s weapon, has already been sentenced to death by Xu Qing. Regardless of the outcome with Yan Kong, Xu Qing will not spare this man.

When he manifests his Divine Soul and refines his Martial Arts skills, let a Refining Internal Master celebrate the smooth success of his exams.

Thus, it would also honor the stature of Gu Wuji, a mighty Refining Internal Master.

Xu Qing has just started Refining Internal, and after exchanging ideas with Elder Dan Xi, he was inspired.

Since he came all the way here, might as well discuss the Dao with the old monk.

Yan Kong, unable to refuse, had to accompany Xu Qing in discussion.

After much discussion, Xu Qing realized that the old monk’s theoretical skills in cultivation were inferior to Elder Dan Xi.

"Master, are you holding back from me?" Xu Qing spoke bluntly.

Yan Kong fiddled with his prayer beads, an innocent expression on his face, "My current level of cultivation is largely due to the relic of the Ancestor of Red Moon. So, I know the ’what’ but not the ’why’. However, the tips from Xu Sanyuan just now were quite enlightening."

He said this and bowed deeply.

Xu Qing’s face twitched.

Well, he was sheared like a sheep.

Xu Qing coughed, "I won’t disturb the master further then. Let’s each prepare for our own affairs. On the ninth day of the ninth month, I shall personally come to watch the battle and see your Divine Skills."

"Amen."

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Xu Qing left the mountain crestfallen, forced to admit that on the matter of shearing wool, he had lost this time.

The old monk is indeed a formidable foe.

Fayue’s methods are far less sly and shameless compared to the old monk, no wonder he cannot rise to power.

As Xu Qing returned, it was already morning, and despite discussing Dao with Yan Kong all night without sleep, he still didn’t feel tired.

Aunt Zhou, with her slightly bulging belly, came to meet him when she heard of his return.

"Aunt, you should rest well." Xu Qing hurriedly greeted.

Having ceased practicing Crane Form Skill and combined with the medicinal broth from Golden Ray Monastery, with Li Gongpu’s efforts, both Zhou and the newly bought robust maids were pregnant.

For Li Gongpu, the maids’ pregnancy was good news; otherwise, Aunt Zhou would have him striving even harder for more children.

Otherwise, Li Gongpu, who had just been promoted to Commander, might get depressed.

Everyone else enjoys promotions and riches surrounded by beautiful wives and concubines, yet for him, the situation was quite different!

Moreover, Zhou planned to buy even more fertile concubines for Li Gongpu to diligently work on. There’s a simple reason: in this era, it’s easy for children to die young, so while Old Li can still perform, they want more children.

Little Brother Qing was still young, aiming for a big career in his prime, and Li family’s boys could help out by then.

After all, using outsiders is certainly not as safe and reliable as having these "foreign relatives."

Zhou: "With the supplements you sent, I’m feeling very good. I had thought you’d return after the rural exams, why so soon? Did something happen there?"

She was somewhat worried.

"Where?" Xu Qing didn’t immediately grasp what Aunt Zhou was implying.

"Miss Feng from the Feng Family."

"Oh, Miss Feng and I are on good terms, don’t worry, Aunt."

"That’s good, her father is now the Eight Prefectures Inspector, a very high official. If she is a bit temperamental, you should give in a bit. Endure for a few years, when our Little Brother Qing returns as the top scorer, naturally, his position at home will be stronger." Aunt Zhou still believes that her nephew might have been treated harshly, which is why he came back.

Moreover, she has watched too many operas, always feeling that an Imperial Censor as the Eight Prefectures Inspector, with the Imperial Sword, could execute first and report later.

In reality, the power of an Imperial Censor isn’t so exaggerated.

Xu Qing’s mouth twitched, he muttered internally: "Your nephew is now a Refining Internal Master whose Divine Soul is about to manifest, why fear their family!"

Aunt Zhou’s words made Xu Qing seem a bit like being henpecked.

However, Xu Qing wasn’t angry; he knew Aunt Zhou truly meant well.

For someone like him, having an elder fussing over him actually felt somewhat warm inside.

Even the loneliest emperor has wet nurses and others around who are often treated well.

Because it’s cold at the top, every bit of warmth is precious.

Even the most power-hungry monsters wouldn’t want to be surrounded by people who don’t genuinely care about them.

"Aunt, rest assured. Mr. Feng and Miss Feng are great people, you’ll understand after you meet them."

"Ah, you better not introduce us to them when the time comes. Such important figures, and her mother is a direct daughter of the Taicang Zhou family, a thousand-year-old aristocratic family that has produced several Prime Ministers." Upon hearing Xu Qing’s words, Aunt Zhou couldn’t help but worry.

Xu Qing knew Aunt Zhou’s concern was a side effect of watching too many dramas.

In this dynasty, individual aristocratic families aren’t that frightening.

The strength of scholars in the Great Yu Dynasty, on one hand, is stronger than in the previous dynasties, on the other hand, their power is more dispersed. Simply put, families owned estates and fortresses in the past, monopolizing careers through scholarly studies tö_validate a fair distribution of power.