249: Chapter 8: Qingxiao City Lord 249: Chapter 8: Qingxiao City Lord “You say it’s this man who killed all your soldiers under command?” Qingxiao City’s City Lord scrutinized the masked man before him, “Why not remove your mask and show us your face?”
“Not convenient,” Lu Hong said, “It was my fault for accidentally killing the soldiers under the City Lord’s command, and to make ands, I am willing to enter into a pact with the City Lord here and now.
I will return in three months to rid your kingdom of the Disaster Church.”
“No rush,” the City Lord of Qingxiao City waved his hand, “To kill three thousand of my elite, young man, your strength must be quite extraordinary.”
The City Lord of Qingxiao City smiled and said, “Although I am pained by the loss of my soldiers, they would have died sooner or later on the expedition against the Disaster Church anyway.
Thus, this responsibility falling on you is appropriate.
More than that, I would like to entrust you with a matter.”
“I––” Lu Hong was about to refuse but was interrupted by the City Lord of Qingxiao City, “This matter will also benefit you.
During our last purge of the Disaster Church, my top general, Ye Lu, was poisoned and assassinated by those three scoundrels.
And in several tens of days, it will be ti for the grandest eting that takes place every five years in Ambra – the Septenary Martial et.
If you, young man, could represent our Qingxiao City in this Martial et, I must repay you handsoly.”
“My ti is limited, and I can’t afford any delays,” Lu Hong said, “It’s better to forget about this matter.”
“The prize for the Septenary Martial et is a divine artifact of the ancient Elf Race, are you not tempted?” the City Lord of Qingxiao City laughed, “Won’t you reconsider?”
“A divine artifact of the Elf Race?” Lu Hong was sowhat puzzled; why would it be sothing of the Elves?
Divine artifacts are not so easily obtained; they’re all items once played with by the hands of Heavenly Gods.
“Little brother, if they can offer a divine artifact of the Elf Race as a prize, it must an they have discovered the ancient relics of the Elves.
How can you alone search faster than these entire nations?
Perhaps they’ve already found where your enemies are heading,” the Ancestor Dragon suggested from within Lu Hong’s heart, “Why not form a closer relationship with this City Lord?”
That made sense to Lu Hong, who adopted the Ancestor Dragon’s suggestion and asked the City Lord of Qingxiao, “A divine artifact of the Elf Race?
May I ask what your relationship is with the Elves?”
If the City Lord of Qingxiao said the relationship was good, then Lu Hong wouldn’t need to say any more, and he would look for the relics himself and ambush his enemies.
“Kill any we see,” the City Lord of Qingxiao said flatly, “Our seven nations of Ambra have the sa attitude toward the Elf Race; we drive them out, exterminate them completely!”
The City Lord of Qingxiao rose to his feet, hands clasped behind his back, pacing as he said, “Ambra was originally the kingdom of humans.
It was the Elves who invaded our ho, leaving us humans displaced.
Thankfully, ten thousand years ago, our courageous ancestors fought against death to snatch our holand back from the Elves.
Sadly, our ancestors had differing ideals, leading to a split into seven nations that remains divided even to this day.”
“Then I’ll speak plainly,” Lu Hong breathed a sigh of relief, “I can participate in the Septenary Martial et, but I would also ask a favor of the City Lord.”
“Oh?” the City Lord of Qingxiao chuckled, “Speak freely, as long as you participate in the Martial et, everything else is not an issue.”
“My purpose in coming to Ambra is to assassinate the Elf Princess.
I’ve received information that they are heading to an ancient Elf relic but its location is unknown to , hence I kindly ask the City Lord to assist in tracking it down.
As for the assassination, I will carry it out alone.”
“To kill an Elf, how could we of Blood River miss out on such a delightful affair?” the City Lord of Qingxiao stated, “Thinking you could assassinate the Elf Princess alone is naive.”
“The Elves aren’t foolish; whenever they co to Ambra, they will surely bring a full force of their elites, disperse and hide their identities, and are likely to gather at the relic in numbers no fewer than ten thousand.
Additionally, each Elf will carry a Teleportation Scroll for easy escape.” From the words of the City Lord of Qingxiao, it was evident that the Elves weren’t newcors to Ambra.
Before Lu Hong could inquire further, the City Lord of Qingxiao narrowed his eyes, “Another thirty years have passed, eh?
Those Elves are quite punctual indeed.”
With a grand gesture, the City Lord used his magic power to create a 3D holographic map on the wooden table beside him.
The locations of eighteen buried relics were marked clearly: “Although our seven nations wage war against each other, when it cos to combating the Elves, we stand as one.
After years of reconnaissance, we have acquired all the ancient Elf relics buried beneath the ground of Ambra.
Each ti the Elves co, they engage us in a fierce battle.
Despite not being able to kill many of them, we have managed to seize many treasures from the relics they decrypted.
Since you co with the intent to kill Elves this ti, we might as well cooperate.
From the treasures obtained from the relics, you may choose any one item you like – how does that sound?”
“Good,” Lu Hong agreed without hesitation.
“Little brother, why do I feel this darn City Lord is too amiable?
Or rather, the conditions offered are too generous.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” mused the Ancestor Dragon.
Lu Hong had also considered Ancestor Dragon’s worries, “Dragon Brother, we are united in our aim against the Elves.
As for the rest, I’m not too concerned.
I’ll just stay on guard.”
“Right, if this City Lord holds no ill will, it might well be an opportunity,” the Ancestor Dragon agreed.
The City Lord of Qingxiao was very pleased with Lu Hong’s agreent, “Speaking of which, I’ve yet to ask for your na.
I am Qing Xiao.”
Once seated as City Lord in Ambra, it was customary to change one’s given na to that of the city.
The King did the sa; this custom was quite common across many realms.
“I am Lu Hong.”
“Then, Lu Hong, one last confirmation: have you passed the age of forty?
I cannot be certain since you wear a mask.”
“Under thirty.”
“That is good,” Qing Xiao turned to Kado at his side and instructed, “All of Lu Hong’s affairs in Qingxiao City will be under your charge.
You must ensure he experiences the utmost goodwill from our Qingxiao City.”
“Your command will be obeyed with utmost loyalty!” Kado had absolute loyalty towards Qing Xiao, and despite the grief over his brothers’ death, he would not oppose the City Lord’s decision.
“Respected Lu Hong, please co with to rest.” Kada bowed slightly, maintaining absolute respect.
“Thank you for the trouble.”
After Lu Hong left, the Qingxiao City Lord lay back in his chair with satisfaction, relieved of a heavy burden, “Lu Hong?
The martial arts tournant of the Seven Nations leaves a trail of significant casualties.
If you were to die inside, you wouldn’t bla this old man, right?”
“Brother Kada, what sort of existence is the martial arts tournant of the Seven Nations?” Since he was to participate in the tournant, Lu Hong naturally wanted to understand more about it.
Don’t call brother!
You killed so many of my brothers, and you still have the face to call that?!
“Lord Lu Hong, the martial arts tournant of the Seven Nations is held every twenty years and is the grandest event among the seven great nations of Ambrala, taking place at the heart of Ambrala in the Solar Arena.
Top powers from all nations of Ambrala will be in attendance to witness the event.
Making a strong impression on any of them can launch you to the skies, propelling you into the upper echelons of the state.” Despite a torrent of internal complaints, he earnestly answered Lu Hong’s question, “However, you must be cautious.
There are nurous powerful participants in the tournant; duels to the death occur frequently, and a mont’s carelessness could lead to your doom.”
“Thank you for the information.”
Under Kada’s lead, Lu Hong entered the back garden of the City Lord Mansion.
Suddenly, an intense chill burst out from the right side.
Being on soone else’s turf, Lu Hong was on guard, and he didn’t panic at the sudden attack; his Pure Steel Battle Energy erupted forth.
“Fatal Strike!” he called out softly, as his holy sword clashed harshly against the incoming ice fist, sending shards of ice flying in all directions.
“Young City Lord, he is the one invited by the City Lord to participate in the Seven Nations martial arts tournant,” Kada yelled hastily, but it only seed to make the opponent’s attack more ferocious.
“This is the Fighter profession, a long-missed career indeed.” The Ancestor Dragon chuckled within Lu Hong’s mind, “Young brother, you better be careful.
Becoming a Fighter is not sothing that happens casually.”
“I’ve noticed.” Lu Hong frantically parried the opponent’s attacks.
The Fighter’s moves all operated within a certain asure, and the great sword Lu Hong wielded couldn’t fully exert its power.
And the opponent’s magic power was profound, rivaling Lu Hong’s Pure Steel Battle Energy.
For the ti being, neither could gain the upper hand.
“Is this the contender my father has chosen to fight in the tournant?” A sneering scorn ca from the figure in white, “I haven’t even used my full strength, and he’s already struggling to hold on.”
Idiot, which eye of yours saw that I’m struggling?
Lu Hong cursed inwardly, while his Battle Energy surged to its limit.
His holy sword was sharp, but the opponent’s continuously conjured frost could counter his edge with softness; by relying on the regenerating ice, they diverted his force and neutralized Lu Hong’s offensive montum.
Tough opponent, indeed.
The Young City Lord lashed out with his foot, which Lu Hong, the Sword Saint, countered.
After a fierce clash, both retreated a hundred steps.
“Frost teor!” The Young City Lord took a deep breath, as a massive frost tornado ford, gathering in his palm.
He’s charging a powerful move?
Lu Hong didn’t dare to be negligent.
He sank slightly, not just a flash of extre speed, but the strongest strike of a Second-Turned Great War Master—the simplified move from “Extre Slash”: Sword Essence Refinent.
Both were accumulating power, causing Kada to break into a cold sweat as he watched.
Is this the limit of the Second Transition?
No, wait!
Kada suddenly recalled the man in the mask who had shattered the hundred-man defensive array with a single gesture; he had not yet displayed his full strength!
In a breath, the Young City Lord clenched his fist, gathering the frost and snow in the air, and slowly unleashed a punch, the very air pressure from the punch making Lu Hong slightly unstable.
Sinking his Dantian, Lu Hong also launched his most powerful strike as a Second-Turned Great Warrior, with the holy sword unleashing a beam of sword energy, cutting through the air.
At the mont the skills collided, the Qingxiao City Lord suddenly appeared between the two, waving his hand, and instantly, both strong attacks dissipated like wisps of blue smoke.
“Subordinate Kada greets City Lord!” Kada imdiately knelt on the ground, and the many hidden masters in the back garden also appeared and knelt, paying respects to Qingxiao.
“Everyone rise,” Qingxiao glanced around, then turned to Lu Hong, “My son has been unruly since he was young.
If he has acted impolitely, I apologize on his behalf to young brother Lu Hong.”
“City Lord, you’re too serious; the Young City Lord and I were just engaging in ordinary sparring,” Lu Hong said lightly, downplaying the incident.
The Young City Lord looked dissatisfied: “Exactly, Father, we were about to determine the winner, why did you intervene?”
“Go to the study this instant!” Qingxiao glared at his son severely before sweeping his sleeves, “Dismissed!”
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