Chapter 698: Chapter 505: Later, I will write a book for you to pass on_2
“It seems they’re all waiting for tonight’s duel. If it’s as Xu Shaoqing said, and the people who were supposed to co have been killed by us, then these spectators will surely be disappointed!”
“Otherwise, our journey might lose so of its intrigue; we always need an excuse to linger on the road for a bit longer!”
He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing out towards the West City Corner Tower, a rare hint of relaxation at the corner of his mouth.
On this journey to the Divine Capital, he hid an ace up his sleeve, waiting for certain matters to unfold while trying to delay ti as much as possible to prepare for potential variables. Thus, he proceeded leisurely.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t be wise to rush to the Divine Capital without proper preparation.
Just as he was lost in thought, soone knocked on the door outside.
Chen Yuan turned his head slightly, knowing who it was, and motioned for Gongsun Yang to open the door.
Once the door opened, Xu Shaoqing and Gou Yue from the next room entered.
However, Xu Shaoqing’s expression was different from before, sowhat displeased.
“What’s wrong with Xu Shaoqing?” Chen Yuan turned around, speaking in an unhurried tone.
Xu Liang, known as Xu Shaoqing, saluted Chen Yuan, then quickly stepped forward and whispered:
“General Chen, there is a disturbance sensed in my Primordial Spirit. The imprint of the Taoist Court Jade Scroll on my Primordial Spirit has been activated, indicating that the people from the Tao Court are here.”
“The prohibition placed by the General has failed!” His voice deepened as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow, “Let take a look, release the Mud Ball.”
As he spoke, the golden slit between Chen Yuan’s eyebrows opened, a thin golden light shot out from it, aiming at Xu Shaoqing’s forehead.
After two or three breaths, the golden slit between Chen Yuan’s eyebrows closed, withdrawing the Magic Eye Golden Light. He furrowed his brow slightly.
“My Dharma Eye can’t block it; it seems this item is indeed formidable as you said, indicating the deep foundation of the Tao Court.”
Previously, Xu Liang had killed two disciples of Taibai Cave Heaven and obtained two Jade Scrolls, which were imprinted into his Primordial Spirit.
Chen Yuan could eradicate such things, but forcibly removing them from Xu Liang’s Primordial Spirit would cause damage, which wasn’t worth the risk.
Afterwards, he used Magic Eye Golden Light to obscure Xu Shaoqing’s aura, unexpectedly finding them so soon.
This suggests the Tao Court places significant importance and uses extraordinary ans for the Luotian Grand Sacrifice.
“So things are inevitable. Rember, one of you has the backing of the Sky Patrol Departnt, and the other the Martial Temple. What is there to fear?”
“After all, those we killed were rebels. What can they do to us?”
Chen Yuan smiled assuringly, attempting to ease their minds with a look.
“Chivalric acts are constrained by martial laws; after all, this isn’t the Divine Capital.” Xu Shaoqing, not wanting to stir up trouble, felt it wouldn’t bode well for his return report. He was more concerned about this seemingly indifferent Cen Longhu, who seed almost eager for soone to co.
His assumption wasn’t too far off.
Though Chen Yuan wasn’t exactly eager, his aim had already been stated earlier.
“No problem, I actually want to et those people!”
With him, what was there to fear.
Upon hearing his words, Xu Shaoqing’s eyelid twitched, thinking their fear stemd from him.
The two said no more.
anwhile, Chen Yuan walked to the window and blew a breath outside.
The white breath exhaled, rolling upward before flying into the sky.
As the breath soared, the sky’s evening clouds began to churn, with large swathes transferring above Anqing Prefecture. Not swiftly, but slowly, gradually covering the dusk, darkening the sky.
Yet, like a gentle breeze, none seed to notice the abnormalities in the sky.
Soon, Chen Yuan’s figure briefly flickered at the window before disappearing.
Xu Shaoqing and Gou Yue exchanged surprised glances, then looked at Gongsun Yang.
Gongsun Yang kept his gaze steady, ignoring them.
After five or six breaths, Chen Yuan reappeared in the room.
“What was that, General Chen?”
Chen Yuan simply stated, “I went to make so preparations to see whether the visitors are amicable or hostile.”
“I have a feeling the excitent today might just fall upon us!”
Hearing this, Xu Shaoqing and Gou Yue exchanged a helpless glance.
Please don’t get involved!
“Pretend I didn’t say anything, General Chen. If they co looking, I will personally explain to the Tao Court envoys.”
“As the General said, I’m not inclined to be afraid!”
Chen Yuan chuckled, pointing to the room’s tables and chairs,
“I’m afraid it’s not that simple.”
“Anyway, have a seat first!”
“Let’s see if tonight’s excitent can proceed!”
……..
Soon, as the clouds filled the sky, darkness descended further.
The entire West City of Baoqing Prefecture began to show changes.
In the West City, nurous Armored Soldiers rode horses, setting up defenses mainly along the city wall’s base.
On every street, constables in governnt office uniforms rode, enforcing a curfew, preventing others from loitering outside.
It was clear to those observant that the Baoqing Prefecture’s troops and Governnt Army were mobilizing to secure the duel between the two young martial prodigies tonight, preventing potential incidents.
At the edge of West City, inns, brothels, and even civilian households shone brightly with lanterns.
Windows were opened widely, and in every corner, scholars, perforrs, worldly society disciples, and common folk were captivated by the anticipation of this battle.
anwhile, at the governnt office in the city center, the place was similarly aglow with light.
Constables were bustling about; the entire establishnt seed busy as a beehive.
In contrast to the brightly lit governnt office, the backyard lay serene, almost oppressive, with minimal lamps.
In the shadowy edge of the courtyard, a figure leaped, vaulting over the high walls to the outside.
Outside, patrolling soldiers wielded fire torches, conducting overlapping patrols, their watch much stricter than before. However, the figure quietly slipped away through their midst, relying on familiarity with the area.
This way, the shadow crossed curfew-bound streets, flitting over rooftops like a nimble swallow. Before long, it reached an inn near West City.
The intruder felt their stealth seed superfluous upon seeing many others disregarding the curfew entirely.
Tonight would witness a life or death duel between two sect prodigies! Her father was absent from the governnt office because of this grand battle.
Though she longed to witness the martial prowess of the younger generation, Li Yu had sothing even more important to do at this mont.
Even if her father forbid it and put her in confinent.
“Swoosh”
Li Yu landed before the entrance of Wangxian Pavilion, her dark blue n’s attire enhancing her tall and upright figure, her ponytail exuding a noble young master aura.
She noticed the inn’s main door was surprisingly open, with shadows similar to her own wandering in and out, heading straight into the bustling hall filled with people presumably here for the spectacle.
Li Yu paid them no heed, heading directly upstairs, guided by information from her trusted guard.
Thus, she reached the top floor, arriving at Sky Room Number One!
Those staying here were undoubtedly wealthy or noble.
Li Yu hesitated at the door, as it was quite improper by etiquette for an unmarried woman to visit a stranger’s room at night and knock.
She was looking for a coachman, an old servant.
Her guard ntioned he was accompanying a young master.
What should she say after knocking?
While internally conflicted, gathering her courage,
“Creak”
The door opened!
An old, resounding voice greeted her,
“Who are you looking for?”
Startled, Li Yu found herself face-to-face with an elder dressed in simple clothes, sporting a goatee and a wrinkled face.
Could this be him?
“I’m looking for Elder Gongsun Yang!”
“I am Li Yu!”
“My grandaunt is Li Lanxiang!”
“Thud”
The door was shut.
Li Yu was left bewildered.
Inside the room,
Gongsun Yang took a step back, then kneeled on one knee before the back-turned Chen Yuan.
Soon after, the door opened again.
“Take to see her!”
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