"The Immortal Master's swordsmanship is truly extraordinary!"
"Indeed impressive, and this is merely scratching the surface!"
"Why does such good fortune never come my way?"
Peng Jing listened to the cultivators' discussions, the corners of his mouth curling upward, revealing a trace of mockery on his face.
This young master certainly won't tell you lot that the Immortal Master is right under your noses—figure it out yourselves.
He descended on his crane, walked up to Chen Xuan, and said respectfully, "Grandpa Chen, my sword strike just now—was it decent?"
Chen Xuan smiled and said, "If the full score is a hundred, I'll give you eighty-two points. I'll send the remaining eighteen points to you in the form of 666."
"Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa."
Peng Jing smiled with a face full of flattery.
"By the way, why did you come to Jinyang?"
Chen Xuan asked casually.
"Isn't there a Hongyun Ancestor in the Jin Kingdom who's about to be crowned King? I happened to be near the Jin Kingdom, so my sect sent me to attend the ceremony. I was originally going to visit an old friend, but halfway there, I saw that big dark-faced fellow blocking you two grandfathers."
Peng Jing stated his purpose without any concealment.
Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Well, you came at just the right time. Go ahead and find your friend. I have some matters to discuss with Vice Minister Zhuo."
Peng Jing sheathed his sword, "No need to find anyone. After I unleashed that sword strike, surely all the important figures in Jinyang City already know. Let them come find me. I'd better stay by Grandpa's side and serve you instead."
Chen Xuan nodded, "Perfect, I'm in need of someone to run errands. You'll do."
"Thank you, Grandpa Chen."
Hearing this, Peng Jing's face revealed excitement. This time, he certainly didn't make his move in vain.
Including Vice Minister Zhuo and the other cultivators, upon hearing these words, their gazes toward Chen Xuan changed. What kind of background does this fellow have, to command such respect from Peng Jing, the leader of the Seven Scions of Piaomiao?
The imposing Imperial Guards, because their general was slain, retreated like the tide, taking Meng Yi's corpse with them as they left Changping Ward.
Seeing this scene, a conflicted expression appeared on Vice Minister Zhuo's face, before he steeled himself and said:
"Gentlemen, it's not that I don't welcome you, but the trouble you've caused is too great—I have no way to help!"
"What trouble?"
Peng Jing asked with curiosity.
"It's just learning a secret about the Holy Ancestor. Only people in a small place like the Jin Kingdom would make a fuss over nothing," Chao Youqian said nonchalantly.
Vice Minister Zhuo didn't even want to speak anymore. How could these fellows be so arrogant one after another? A secret about the Holy Ancestor—how could that be a small matter?
This is a secret that could move countless people!
Even the Great Luo Sacred Sect is keeping an eye on it.
"Oh, indeed it's not much of a calamity. I thought something happened with Grandmaster Ao Li and the Divine Sect had come to kill us."
Peng Jing said casually.
Hearing this, Vice Minister Zhuo felt blood rushing to his head and nearly collapsed. Offending the Divine Sect—isn't that asking for death?
How did I end up encountering three troublemakers!
"Fellow disciple Leng, you discuss things properly with Vice Minister Zhuo. We'll look around first. Send us a message if anything comes up."
Chen Xuan said to Leng Li. He didn't want to intervene too much in such matters.
"Yes."
Leng Li cupped his hands toward Chen Xuan.
"Let's go."
Chen Xuan said, then turned and boarded the carriage. Chao Youqian and the others followed closely behind.
After they boarded the carriage, Lu Zineng finally came to his senses and said with a shocked face:
"Immortal Master, are we going to become fugitives?"
"Who said we're becoming fugitives? Besides, even if we leave Jinyang City, won't those fellows still come find us? Since that's the case, let's just wait for them in Jinyang," Chen Xuan said calmly.
"So where are we going now?"
Lu Zineng asked.
"To the Nightless City. Didn't you want to meet Fairy Feihua? I'll grant your wish." Chen Xuan gave him a look that all men would understand.
Hearing this, Lu Zineng, that lecher, showed excitement on his face. Since they'd already caused such a huge mess anyway, now was the perfect time to see Fairy Feihua.
"Everyone hold on tight, giddy up!"
The wheels turned again, and the carriage quickly drove out of Changping Ward, though they now had more than one tail following behind.
"Whoa!"
The carriage suddenly stopped. Before Chen Xuan could ask what was happening, Lu Zineng's voice came from outside.
"This subordinate greets the Young Princess."
Hearing this, Chen Xuan pushed open the carriage door and saw the Young Princess riding a demonic beast with a single horn, entirely red in color, with faint flames emanating from its four hooves, blocking the way in front of the carriage.
Behind her, there wasn't a single soldier—it seemed she had come alone.
"Immortal Master Chen, how did you cause such a huge calamity? Come with me quickly—the people from the Great Luo Sacred Sect are about to arrive."
Chen Xuan didn't expect this Young Princess to be such a loyal young girl.
"If I leave, your Lingye Prince's Manor will suffer."
Hearing this, the Young Princess indeed showed a conflicted expression and said, "If possible, please leave that yaksha by your side. My royal father would have a way to explain to his superiors."
Chen Xuan was no fool and naturally understood the implication in the Young Princess's words—it was nothing more than handing over Blue Lotus in exchange for the safety of himself and his group.
However, though Chen Xuan wasn't exactly a good person, he was an upright man who kept his promises—especially to women.
"Young Princess, thank you for your kindness, but I don't want to leave Jinyang right now. Go back and tell your father that we're at the Nightless City."
Hearing this, the Young Princess was completely dumbfounded. What is wrong with you people? At a time like this, you're still going to the Nightless City?
Is that kind of place really that attractive to men?
"I'll go with you."
Chen Xuan gave the Young Princess a thumbs up: "What a fierce girl. Get in the carriage, let's go together."
The Young Princess didn't want to speak and boarded the carriage with an expressionless face. The wheels began turning again.
About an hour later, the carriage finally stopped.
Lu Zineng's voice came from outside: "My lords, we've arrived."
Chen Xuan opened the carriage door and strode inside confidently.
The guards at the entrance, seeing Chen Xuan's group, immediately reported the news to Ye Wusheng.
Upon receiving the news, Ye Wusheng immediately brought the four great courtesans to the first floor to welcome Chen Xuan's group—those two were truly wealthy patrons!
"Young Master Chen, you've arrived."
As soon as Chen Xuan entered, he heard a familiar voice. Ye Wusheng welcomed him with a fawning expression.
However, when he saw the Young Princess behind Chen Xuan, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Could it be that the Young Princess discovered this fellow's excessive spending and has come to confront him?
After investigating two days ago, he knew the relationship between these two was unusual—Chen Xuan had come to Jinyang with the Young Princess and was staying at the Lingye Prince's Manor.
He didn't dare to cheat the Young Princess out of her money. Although he had the Crown Prince backing him, Prince Lingye was also a prince wielding significant power—not someone to offend!
Chen Xuan naturally didn't know Ye Wusheng's little thoughts. He said to Ye Wusheng, "Give us a top-quality private room. We'll be staying here for the next couple of days."
Ye Wusheng was dumbfounded. What kind of move is Young Master Chen making? I don't understand it at all.
Nevertheless, he nodded.
"Esteemed guests, please follow me."
Ye Wusheng was the owner of the Nightless City. Usually, it was difficult for anyone to get an audience with him, but now he personally came to welcome the guests. The crowd became even more curious about Chen Xuan's group's identity.
Upon reaching the ninth floor, Chen Xuan said to Lu Zineng, "Ah-Neng, pick whoever you like. Don't disturb us if there's nothing important."
"Thank you, Immortal Master Chen!"
Lu Zineng excitedly took Fairy Feihua's small hand and walked into one of the private rooms.
Chao Youqian also entered a separate private room with three beauties in his arms.
Chen Xuan ordered some food and wine, sitting leisurely in his chair and eating. Blue Lotus sat to the side, pouring wine for him and Peng Jing.
Only the Young Princess sat there unhappily.
After a long while, she couldn't help but ask, "Immortal Master Chen, at such a critical moment, how can you still have an appetite?"
Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Enjoy the wine while we have it today. The people from the Great Luo Sacred Sect haven't arrived yet. When they do, I'll take action then—it won't be too late."
If these words came from anyone else, Peng Jing and Blue Lotus would think something was wrong with that person. But coming from Chen Xuan, it seemed perfectly reasonable.
Gurgle...
The Young Princess eventually got hungry watching them. She picked up her chopsticks and began eating. She had to admit—the food at the Nightless City was truly delicious!
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