The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 295 - 139: The Origins of Xu Qing (Please Subscribe)_3

Chapter 295: Chapter 139: The Origins of Xu Qing (Please Subscribe)_3

He pondered for a moment and said, "You see, as soon as they saw us heading towards Yingtian Prefecture, they stopped moving, waiting for us to go further away first. They definitely have something to hide."

Elder Li, you worry too much. King Red Moon has said that the waters in Yingtian Prefecture run deep and advised us to be extra cautious and avoid unnecessary troubles."

King Red Moon is a Divine Separation disguising the Luo Sect Master.

Elder Li nodded, "This time, King Red Moon unexpectedly encountered formidable enemies in Yingtian Prefecture, it is indeed surprising."

"The battle between the Sect Leader of True Gang Sect and the successor of Monk Red Moon, whose strength built up after destruction, showed improvement which is not surprising. But I didn’t expect Xu Gongming to be that formidable, injuring King Red Moon directly with the Innate Finger from Quanzhen Dao."

"Quanzhen Dao was once proclaimed the authentic Mysterious Sect of the world, indeed there’s much substance to it. Since we’ve entered Yingtian Prefecture, we need to act even more cautiously."

"Alas, King Red Moon asked us to convey a message to Xu Gongming, and I am still unsure how to handle this," expressed Yun Yuzhen somewhat dejectedly.

She knew that the other party was formidable and also backed by major figures from the Court; as an elder of the Wenxiang Sect, delivering the message herself was akin to entering a tiger’s den.

However, the person being a descendant of the "Luminous Emperor," shared a profound natural connection with the Wenxiang Sect; if there was a chance to have him recognize and return to his roots, it would naturally be a great fortune for the Sect.

Originally, the Xu Family of Jiangning was the descendant of Li Wuwei, a past Sect Master of Wenxiang Sect, from two hundred years ago.

That Sect Master Li proclaimed himself as the "Luminous Emperor" after a rebellion, once holding tremendous influence, but ultimately he was unable to defeat the Great Yu Emperor.

His descendants, after his demise and disappearance, hid their name and moved to develop in Jiangning Prefecture.

This connection was also discovered by the Luo Sect Master from old documents.

Even these veterans of the Wenxiang Sect were unaware of this piece of history.

The Great Yu Emperor was once told by an astrologer, "The successor of Yu will be a descendant of the Li family," though he didn’t believe it, he deeply abhorred the Wenxiang Sect; hence, it wasn’t until recent years, with support from the Luo Sect, that the Sect’s descendants resurged.

Even the Xu Family of Jiangning might not know that they are descendants of the early Sect Master of Wenxiang Sect.

Moreover, now only Xu Qing, an orphan, remains in the Xu Family of Jiangning, presumably even more unaware of that past.

Even if known, surely he wouldn’t want to get involved with the Wenxiang Sect.

After all, he now has a great future ahead.

Elder Li, stroking his beard, said, "The Chronicles recorded that Yu Shun, in his later years, imprisoned Tang Yao and usurped the imperial throne. Today’s Emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty is a descendant of Yu Shun, and Xu Gongming is a descendant of the Li family, thus a descendant of Tang Yao. Tang and Yu families are innately archenemies. This is his fate."

Yun Yuzhen’s mouth twitched slightly, finding this relation too far-fetched.

Thus stretched, her ancient ancestors could also turn out to be emperors.

Simply far-fetched.

Yet she knew, Elder Li harbored deep hatred against the Court and would not miss any slight chance to rebel.

As for Yun Yuzhen, she just wished to master the "Heavenly Fragrance Treasure Manual" of the Wenxiang Sect to maintain her youth forever. What’s wrong with that?

Yun Yuzhen said, "Let’s first reach Tiger Roar Villa in Yingtian Prefecture and then see Duke Wei and the Gang Leader of the Giant Whale Gang."

Elder Li nodded, "I heard there’s a grudge between Xu Gongming and Duke Wei Mansion, let’s find an opportunity to mediate."

Yun Yuzhen hurriedly said, "You must not reveal Xu Gongming’s identity. If his status is truly exposed, he may not be pursued by the Court, but he will definitely loathe us deeply."

Elder Li: "I know, we definitely cannot mention it. The better he does in the Great Yu Court, the more advantageous it is for our future."

Both were aware that the Great Yu Court currently highly valued Xu Qing’s capabilities, and Xu Qing had an impressive network around him.

These rumors, once spread, would be treated merely as gossip.

And it truly could only stay as gossip as there were no concrete proofs available.

Even if pursued, the ancestors of Zhang Tai’a were once enemies of the Great Yu Emperor, sworn to never surrender.

Speaking of such matters, aside from irritating others and making Xu Qing hate them, was pointless.

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King Lin’s ship was far behind that of the Wenxiang Sect.

Gao Gongyuan looked troubled, "People from the Wenxiang Sect are definitely heading towards Tiger Roar Villa."

King Lin knew that was where the families of the higher-ups of the Giant Whale Gang were imprisoned.

He considered silently that breaking into Tiger Roar Villa would be very challenging and might require troubling Xu Gongming.

King Lin said coldly, "What’s there to fear, let’s head to Yingtian Prefecture first."

They waited for the Wenxiang Sect’s ship to take a different waterway before heading straight to the dock of Yingtian Prefecture. After docking, Gao Gongyuan instructed the process of unloading and trading to King Lin’s men before being taken into the city by King Lin.

After visiting Xu Mansion and learning that Xu Qing was still at the Imperial Censor Inspector Office and had not returned.

Even though it was nearly nightfall, King Lin did not wait.

He knew that delays could lead to changes.

King Lin, with Gao Gongyuan in tow, arrived outside the Imperial Censor Inspector Office, scaled the high wall, and entered the backyard.

Sounds of silk and bamboo music along with beautiful singing arose.

It was soul-soothing and transcendent.

Just as King Lin scaled the courtyard wall, a thought struck him, and he saw a figure not far off, it was Xu Qing, greeting with a smile.

He was inwardly surprised; this young man’s movement technique had become even more formidable.

Although he reckoned, in a real fight, relying on his nurtured killer instinct and aura, along with innate strength, Xu Qing was still no match for him, but this young man indeed posed a significant threat to him.

"His martial arts talent, could it be higher than mine?" King Lin felt a bit sour.

He definitely couldn’t surpass Xu Qing in scholarship, and if he couldn’t surpass in martial arts in the future, it would indeed be too disheartening for him.

This was an unbearable blow in life; King Lin strived not to dwell on this matter.

He spoke succinctly, "Gongming, let’s go make a big move."

Xu Qing smiled and said, "Brother, no hurry, tell me slowly."

King Lin then recounted the situation.

Xu Qing listened while pondering.

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