At this revelation, Xu Xing, who lurked outside, quietly nodded as he observed the two. He transford into a black shadow and left the room where the uncle and nephew were conversing.
His purpose in seeking Kong Xing was singular: to eliminate the last person who knew his "Yao Dang" identity.
But now that Kong Xing was being so sensible... He found it hard to act.
It wasn’t that he had suddenly developed compassion. Rather, Dinghefeng held a significant reputation in Xuan Turtle City, and Kong Xing was its manager. If Kong Xing were to disappear unexpectedly, it could lead to far greater trouble.
Furthermore, given Kong Xing’s intelligence, who knew if he had any backup plans?
「Nanyan Continent, North Yue Country, Crane Mountain Marketplace.」
When Xu Xing erged from seclusion, Kang Han and Helan Lianjiang also ended their own retreats. The three began to chat, a silent understanding passing between them.
"It’s been nearly twenty years since we last t. Junior Brother Chang’s cultivation has progressed quite significantly."
"It seems Junior Brother Chang’s period of seclusion has yielded great benefits..."
Kang Han glanced at Xu Xing, noticing his aura was much stronger than before, no longer restrained. He quickly deduced this was an after-effect of Xu Xing’s advancent in cultivation, implying he hadn’t fully stabilized it yet.
"Not at all, not at all..."
"During this ti, I’ve pored over several miscellaneous books. A few years ago, I ca across a few storybooks passed down from the Chu Kingdom."
Xu Xing casually took out a book titled "Buried Flower Fate" and smiled gently.
This copy of "Buried Flower Fate" was a gift from Senior Brother Xiao of Lingzhi Courtyard, intended to help him pursue Zhao Xian using the thods described within.
He had only glanced through it a few tis.
At this mont, using this book as an excuse for his seclusion seed plausible.
"’Buried Flower Fate’?" Helan Lianjiang, seated on the right side of the hall, almost spat out his wine. He looked at Xu Xing in astonishnt. "Junior Brother Chang, you read such frivolous books too?"
The path of cultivation is quite dull. Who wouldn’t admire female cultivators with good figures, high talent, and strong cultivation?
"Buried Flower Fate," such a frivolous book, contained no secrets, but its circulation could corrupt the minds of cultivators from rival sects.
Thus, this book was highly sought after in North Yue Country.
From Nascent Soul Daoist Lords down to lowly Immortal Base cultivators, everyone had, at one point or another, been captivated by this book.
"Just a minor interest," Xu Xing said noncommittally, shaking his head.
"However, Junior Brother, "Buried Flower Fate" is outdated. What’s popular now are "Beautiful Lady in Pink" and "Twilight Mountain Villa"..." Helan Lianjiang took two books from his sleeve, waved them at Kang Han and Xu Xing, and said with a smile, "I’ll use a Jade Slip to make copies for both of you later. Don’t refuse."
He had originally thought his fondness for such books was a niche interest. He was surprised to find that Chang Kun, an Immortal Genius highly regarded by the Golden Rainbow Ancestor, shared the sa hobby.
The female cultivators in the books were different from those in reality. Although he was a True Monarch with a respected status, there were still won he could not obtain.
"Well..." Kang Han nodded, silently putting away a few Pill manuals he had hidden in his sleeve. He raised his wine cup. "It’s good that you two junior brothers share this interest, but be sure to balance work and rest. Don’t let it hinder your cultivation."
"Also, Junior Brother Chang... Junior Brother Chang, this is your pri. You mustn’t indulge in idle matters... The Dao route is more important!"
As he spoke, he looked at Xu Xing intently, his words carrying a hidden aning.
If Xu Xing’s breakthrough was a fact, then his current attempt to cover things up was typical devious behavior.
"Yes, Senior Brother Kang." Xu Xing lowered his head, feigning attentiveness to the admonishnt.
Kang Han’s cultivation was at the Dao Pill Peak. Although not older than the Kang Family’s Clan Leader, he was a veteran True Monarch in the Imasurable Sect. As Xu Xing’s elder, he deserved so deference.
Besides, an elder martial brother is like a father figure.
When a senior brother reprimands a junior brother, as long as it’s within reason, there’s no cause for objection.
"Drink up, drink up! It’s rare for us to gather after more than twenty years of seclusion..." Helan Lianjiang, seeing this, imdiately laughed, breaking the awkward atmosphere.
The three of them toasted and drank, their conversation flowing freely. Growing spirited, they summoned a dance girl to the residence, who danced to the music of drums and flutes.
As the gathering neared its end, Kang Han sighed. "Sect Master Gu has been pressing hard lately. Junior Brother, you should relent. There’s nothing wrong with marrying the Ancestor..."
Although Xu Xing and Yan Luanqing had agreed to a forty-year period, actually waiting the full forty years would undeniably offend Yan Luanqing, the Ancestor.
In short, forty years was the agreed-upon deadline. If Xu Xing genuinely waited until after the forty years to agree, it would be rather unappreciative of him.
"I understand, Senior Brother." Upon hearing this, Xu Xing visibly stiffened for a mont. He nodded, forcing a smile.
If forty years wouldn’t work, he could just agree in the thirty-ninth year.
It was only a one-year difference, after all.
Agreeing one year earlier would still count as agreeing in advance.
Xu Xing spoke earnestly, a bitter smile on his face. "This junior brother is now just a few steps away from achieving the middle stage of Dao Pill. As Senior Brother Kang also knows... cultivation level dictates treatnt... The middle stage of Dao Pill should make sowhat more valued by the Ancestor, and I could be of greater help to her cultivation."
"Junior Brother is right." Hearing this, Helan Lianjiang, who was seated nearby, imdiately chid in to support him.
After discovering he shared the sa interests as Xu Xing, although Helan Lianjiang didn’t consider Xu Xing a confidant, he felt an unconscious sense of closeness to him.
Now, Xu Xing was being "pressured" and was clearly at a disadvantage. He couldn’t help but empathize, imagining himself in Xu Xing’s position.
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