The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 333 - 152: Martial Arts Display of Power, Shaking the East Sea (Request for Subscription)_3

Chapter 333: Chapter 152: Martial Arts Display of Power, Shaking the East Sea (Request for Subscription)_3

King Lin couldn’t hold back and took the initiative to bring up the recent events concerning Xu Qing.

Everyone who heard about it found it unbelievable.

Even though Xu Qing had already done many unbelievable things, this negotiation was still somewhat beyond comprehension.

"Previously, the books mentioned that during the Warring States, when the strategists became angry, the feudal lords would fear, and when they lived peacefully, the world would be at rest. I see this in my husband," praised Feng Wu.

King Lin also held back a cultured remark, "Gongming’s rescue of me this time is like Lord Xinling rescuing Zhao State, maneuvering through complexities with vigor and spirit."

Feng Wu gave King Lin a look, "Brother Lin, I don’t like what you said. Eventually, Lord Xinling was distrusted by his king and died in depression."

King Lin coughed, "If the old Emperor just wronged Gongming, I would have rebelled against him directly."

Feng Wu burst out laughing, "Brother Lin, you’re almost like a rebel now."

King Lin helplessly said, "Sister-in-law, don’t pick on me, let’s go back and celebrate."

Feng Wu looked at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing nodded slightly, "Let’s go back."

"Alright," King Lin agreed.

Having seen Xu Qing’s adept handling of the situation on Giant Whale Island, conversing and resolving the crisis with ease, King Lin subconsciously became more obedient to Xu Qing’s words.

Unlike before, where he sounded completely like a partner.

Xu Qing sighed in relief inwardly.

King Lin and he naturally shared a bond as sworn brothers, but a power should have a clear leader to avoid falling into premature internal strife.

Fortunately, his luck was good, and coupled with his own brilliance, he accomplished such a feat on Giant Whale Island.

Heaven helps those who help themselves.

Xu Qing did not completely relax.

He still needed to continue to make himself stronger to firmly grasp his own fate.

It was actually a sense of impending doom that continuously pushed him forward, to become stronger.

Otherwise, with what he had achieved in his career so far compared to his previous life, he should already be enjoying life.

Yet, he couldn’t afford to be the slightest bit negligent.

Xu Qing also wondered, if he later established a significant enterprise and there was no danger of an early death, what would he become?

He thought of the current Emperor, thought of those past emperors skilled in power and strategy...

By then, he would probably trust no one around him.

Even Feng Wu.

Perhaps, only at the home of Li Gongpu and his wife, he could find some genuine comfort.

Because a wife might harbor thoughts against her husband for the sake of her son, and a son, to take over the family business sooner, might also look forward to his father’s early demise.

Even a daughter would choose to cooperate with a brother who would benefit her husband’s family and her own interests.

Ah, if it really came to that, even Li Gongpu and his family would not be spared.

Xu Qing felt a bit distressed.

In his previous life, he studied literature and history and knew that such things were bound to happen. It’s not just among the imperial family; once a family or enterprise becomes large, these issues arise.

The more he understood, the more he couldn’t refrain from deep contemplation.

This was also because Xu Qing had just experienced a great battle; his Divine Soul was excited and active, and naturally made such associations.

"To become emotionless and detached is indeed a good way to protect oneself." Xu Qing increasingly understood the saying "It’s lonely at the top."

"I shouldn’t think so much; whether I can live to see that day is still uncertain. After all, we must meet the troops with generals and stem floods with earth. The excitement of life lies exactly in this, constantly having difficulties to overcome, mountains to climb..."

Xu Qing became invigorated again.

If there were no obstacles ahead and the path was smooth, even if it feels good for a while, it leads to endless emptiness afterward.

In his previous life, he read a phrase, the greatest enemies in life are loneliness and boredom, not difficulties.

As long as life exists, it inherently strives upward!

Xu Qing quickly regained his inner peace, as if after a tempering, his Divine Soul became even more consolidated.

Next, besides returning to celebrate, was to start looking for Liubo Mountain.

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The battle of Giant Whale Island quickly spread among the pirates of the East Sea.

Ren Tianyou did not deliberately conceal it; this matter shouldn’t be hidden. The more formidable Xu Qing appeared, the more justified Ren Tianyou’s decision seemed in this matter.

This was also an explanation for his subordinates, and a statement for Duke Wei’s side.

The only downside was that it might damage Ren Tianyou’s prestige.

But compared to the elusive prestige, temporarily dispelling Duke Wei’s clawing for power was a worthwhile trade.

Moreover, there was no need to fight to the death with Xu Qing and King Lin.

The details of this battle also spread through the Giant Whale Gang, King Lin, and Xu Qing’s people in the East Sea, even reaching the worldly society of the Southeastern Land.

Though these were details, as they spread, they naturally became distorted.

But without a doubt, Xu Jieyuan’s martial prowess was recognized by the pirate groups of the East Sea.

They were seafaring fighters who knew well that if Xu Qing’s blade weren’t formidable, a major gang like the Giant Whale Gang in the East Sea wouldn’t have yielded.

There were even Eastern Sea Gang storytellers who seemed to have witnessed the battle with their own eyes.

On an island within the East Sea Gang’s territory, many samurai gathered.

These samurai were mostly true Fusang Samurai, belonging to true Fusang.

Currently, Fusang Island has two powers; one is the native Fusang Japanese, and the other is the Eastern Yi people.

Eastern Yi people were a righteous army force during the previous dynasty’s downfall, defeated by the Great Yu Emperor and then migrating and proliferating on Fusang Island, forming a significant force.

They held deep-seated hatred towards the Great Yu Dynasty.

To assert its legitimacy, the Great Yu Dynasty collectively referred to the descendants of this righteous army as Eastern Yi people.