Chapter 796: Strict Loyalty To One’s Duty
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In Guang Ling, ng Qi was staying temporarily at the guest yard of the Wang Family while waiting for a reply from the Plain Girl Sect.
ng Qi had been waiting for two months. The season had changed from spring to sumr. However, ng Qi was not feeling impatient at all. He was so calm about it as though he had already forgotten about the unresolved issues. The reason was that he did not count on only learning the Tyrant’s Invincible Blade. At the mont, he had many other things to learn: the Seal of the Dao, the General Principle of Dharmakaya – the Premier Golden Stamp, The Dharmakaya Section of the Arts of Eight-Nine, Fan Tian Seal, and the Seal of the Fifth and Sixth of the Ten Heavenly Stems. Since he actually did not have sufficient ti to apprehend all of them, he had never felt bored of waiting as he could put the ti to good use.
More importantly, in the fight with Hasula, ng Qi realized that the Tyrant’s Six Decapitations that he learned had influenced the Creation of the World in a bad way. Therefore, he would need to look into the moves that he had previously mastered to find out the defects.
In the past, ng Qi did not find any problem in the moves. However, with the knowledge and experience that he had now, he might have a different thought on that.
The people who practiced martial arts would always progress in an ascending spiral way. If they were satisfied with the understanding they had in the past, they would be stuck with the current progress which resulted in no improvents.
When Wang Siyuan who wore a turban stepped into the guest yard, he saw ng Qi that was being surrounded by an illusory atmosphere. It was as though everything in the yard was interconnected with ng Qi, and they would all vanish if he left this place.
Wang Siyuan stood under a Bodhi tree in the yard and said without any intonation in his voice, “The Plain Girl Sect has replied to you. You will not be allowed to learn the Tyrant’s Invincible Blade unless you join the division of Miss Mystery and have Twin Practice with her Nirmanakaya that is fated to be manifested. However, if you fulfill the conditions ntioned above, you’ll be granted not only the permission to learn the Tyrant’s Invincible Blade, cough cough... but also the power to be in control of it.”
Wang Siyuan was good in searching for the cardinal point. It seed like he wanted to enter the guru domain earlier through this practice.
ng Qi frowned. “The conditions are too hard to fulfill.”
It was almost binding him together with the division of Miss Mystery!
Even if ng Qi put aside his personal preference, the Twin Practice itself still posed so hidden risks. Not only would he be hard psychologically, but joining the division of Miss Mystery was also never as easy as it might seem. After he signed a contract with them, there would be no way for him to rebel against the Plain Girl Sect.
“But the Plain Girl Sect seed to be firm. There’s no room for compromise anymore. Well, at least from what we heard, it sounded like this.” As an experienced trickster, Wang Siyuan would never make definite statents.
ng Qi had a few of quick thoughts before he burst out laughing suddenly. “Please send my words to them – the Tyrant’s Invincible Blade isn’t that important to after all. No matter how powerful the Tyrant and his Invincible Blade were, the Tyrant still died tragically of self-destruction. Also, none of his lovers or followers died in peace. Why do I even bother to get it?”
This was a tactic of taking a step back in order to get more advantages!
Several significant events that happened recently seed to be an indication of an impending Great Trial. Although the Plain Girl Sect possessed a peerless heavenly weapon like the Tyrant’s Invincible Blade, they could not find a way to use it. They were definitely feeling anxious.
Wang Siyuan did not ntion a thing about the Fifth Strike of the Tyrant’s Six Decapitations: Letting Go of the Past, as though he had forgotten about what he had reminded ng Qi last ti. He coughed as he turned and left the guest yard.
This ti around, the Plain Girl Sect did not keep ng Qi waiting for too long. They replied to him in just half a month. The ssage was phrased in a genteel and long-winded way. ng Qi sumd it up with just a simple point: Take it or leave it.
“The Plain Girl Sect shouldn’t behave in such an uncompromising way. Perhaps they are relying on so other powerful forces,” the trickster Wang Siyuan looked seemingly thoughtless when he said that.
ng Qi had the sa thought. The Tyrant’s Invincible Blade was nothing different from a useless piece of tal if people did not make use of it. If the Plain Girl Sect handed it to him, they would be getting his help in return, which was still better than nothing. Given the fact that they were not aware of the importance of the Fifth Strike of the Tyrant’s Six Decapitations: Letting Go of the Past to him, why were they so assured that he would comply with their request?
Could it be true that they were really connected with so powerful forces, and hence they had found so other ways to be in control of the Tyrant’s Invincible Blade?
Was this the reason of them being so uncompromising?
ng Qi pondered for so monts before he ca out with a brief idea. He decided to investigate and look for more information regarding this issue so that he would have strong grounds to negotiate with the Plain Girl Sect.
ng Qi already had soone in mind to ask for the information – Liu Shuyu, the descendant of Miss Mystery.
Liu Shuyu was coerced by Gu Xiaosang into doing things that were harmful to the Plain Girl Sect, which was yet to be found out by the sect. This could be used by ng Qi to threaten her if she refused to comply. As long as he didn’t go overboard, it was unlikely that she would drag him into the ss. Hence, just asking for so information from her should not be a problem.
Apparently, the first thing ng Qi needed to do was to find her out.
“Since Liu Shuyu is the descendant of Miss Mystery, the Purple Roc Great Detective, Liu Shengming, certainly has so connections with the Plain Girl Sect. Let’s get started with him...” ng Qi ca up with a plan in a short period of ti.
In the past, the Purple Roc Great Detective was terribly strong and seed unbeatable in the eyes of ng Qi; however, in just a few years’ ti, he could deal with the Purple Roc Great Detective with ease, as if he was just an ordinary person. Apparently, he had gone through a great deal of growth and improvents.
To put thoughts into action, ng Qi stood up right away.
In the eyes of Wang Siyuan, the mysterious connection between ng Qi and the guest yard was broken. The yard resud to normal as it did not disappear after ng Qi left.
...
The mansion of the Purple Roc Great Detective at Shen Du.
A good-looking middle-aged man with a flabby stomach clasped his hands behind his back while walking to his bedroom in a relaxed manner. He was enjoying the fresh breeze which was very rare in the mid-sumr night.
The servants along the way nodded to their Old Master respectfully. As he seed to be deeply trusted by the emperor recently, his position as the Great Detective had been more secure than ever.
Liu Shengming let out his senses to make sure it was safe before he opened the bedroom door. With a creaking sound of the door, he entered the room.
Liu Shengming closed the door and snapped his finger. The silver candle was lit and it shined upon the cold-looking painted folding screen.
“Let’s see, who should be the one who serves in bed tonight...” On Liu Shengming’s waist, a purple roc accessory was hung on his weapon in which its wings were shaped like a blade and a sword. While touching the purple roc, he thought about all his beautiful concubines who were the targets to be absorbed using the Witchcraft of Yin Absorption.
All of a sudden, Liu Shengming’s eyes were startled and cold sweats were all over his forehead. He saw a young, handso man with a green robe sitting cross-legged across from the silver candle. There was a smirk on the man’s face.
It seed as though the man had always been there, without anyone noticing. Even after Liu Shengming lit the silver candle, he did not find out that the man was there. In fact, Liu Shengming would not have noticed the man if he did not lift up the teacup and take a sip.
How terrifying!
Was it true that the gap between their powers had beco so huge?
“It’s been a while since we last t. Uncle Liu is getting more vigorous with age.” ng Qi shook the teacup slightly with an amused gaze.
Liu Shengming had been a Great Detective for many years. With extensive experience dealing with the brutal criminals, he cald down quickly. He wiped off the sweats on his forehead and showed ng Qi a light-hearted smile. “Welco, dear Su. It’s my pleasure to have you here.”
Liu Shengming crossed his legs at the other side of the square table and sighed purposely, “It takes you only three or four years to turn from a talented youngster into a guru. Twenty-seven years in my life just rolled by, but I still can’t make it to the second level of Heavenly Stairs.”
孟奇没接这个话茬:”柳伯伯不好奇小侄为何而来?”
ng Qi did not pick up the thread of conversation. “Uncle Liu, aren’t you curious about why I’m here?”
“I’d like to listen to it.” Liu Shengming looked calm, as things could not be worse.
“Ziyue has always been asking about Shuyu’s whereabouts, so I ca here for that.” ng Qi put the teacup close to his mouth.
Liu Shengming sighed, “My daughter, Shuyu, is not born with talent, and therefore her achievent in martial arts has been very limited. She was so upset about that. However, there’s always a way out. She t a wandering Great Nun who could help her to attain nirvana, but with one condition – to stay away from wealth and glory and practice Zen ditation for twenty years. Ziyue should’ve known about this. Is Ziyue asking about whether Shuyu should send letters ho?”
“I’ve t Sister Shuyu lately,” ng Qi smiled as he said.
Liu Shengming’s pupils constricted a little, but he still appeared to be calm as he said, “May I know where you t her? As a father, I’ve been missing her so badly. I’ve always wondered whether she can withstand the hardships in Zen practice.”
“I t her at the Won’s Boundary.” ng Qi put down the teacup and stroked his clothes.
Liu Shengming smiled wryly and said, “What’s Won’s Boundary...”
Before Liu Shengming finished what he said, he leaped into the air like a giant roc. Quietly, several rays of Conveyance Light tried to go underneath the ground.
Liu Shengming’s vision went dark with a sound of Bang! Banging his head on the ground, he felt as though it had turned into steel. With his head broken and bleeding, he stood up shakily and realized that everything was still in place – the silver candle, the painted folding screen and Su ng never moved an inch.
Realizing the gap between them thoroughly, Liu Shengming put on a crooked smile that looked worse than a cry. He said, “What do you want?”
“Since Sister Shuyu is the descendant of Miss Mystery, is it true that Uncle Liu is also a mber of the Plain Girl Sect?” ng Qi said without a change of countenance.
Liu Shengming heaved a deep sigh and returned to his seat. “I used to be. However, it was found out by the ex-emperor and the chief of detectives. Ever since then, I’ve made a clean break with the Plain Girl Sect and devoted myself to the imperial court. You can ask the chief of detectives about this.”
ng Qi channelled the Yuan Xin Seal silently and realized that Liu Shengming was not lying. After frowning a little, he asked with a smile, “Alright then. Does Uncle Liu know a way to reach out to Sister Shuyu?”
“She is the descendant of Miss Mystery. How would she contact a traitor like ?” Liu Shengming had always been clever and crafty. After realizing the purpose of ng Qi coming to his place, he pondered and said, “If you want to look for the Plain Girl Sect, I actually know a way to do so.”
“I’d like to listen to it.” ng Qi smiled while he cupped his hands together.
Liu Shengming said, “Wu Jizhen, the master of the Three-Fairies Island of Donghai who is known as the Frenzied Wanderer of the Six Seas, has a deep connection with the Plain Girl Sect. His wife who passed away was probably one of the most fated manifestations of the Nirmanakaya of Miss Mystery. It’s very likely that he is aware of this as he had been protecting the Miss Mystery of his generation.”
“The Frenzied Wanderer of the Six Seas?” ng Qi asked in a serious tone.
This person was not just a usual person from the Exterior Realm. He was a great Guru who was ranked ninth on the Ground List!
Liu Shengming nodded and said, “Yes.”
He didn’t lie... ng Qi thought.
Just then, a servant ca in and reported that the emperor had just called in Liu Shengming to see him at the palace.
“The emperor seed to have high regards for you, Uncle Liu,” ng Qi said.
Liu Shengming showed a bitter smile and said, “He wants to refine the Forces of Living Beings using the Witchcraft of Yin Absorption. I just happened to be good at it.”
ng Qi watched as Liu Shengming left his mansion. He sat idly for a while before he disappeared from the mansion of Liu.
Strolling down the street at midnight, ng Qi was thinking of eting up with Zhao Laowu, Su Ziyue, and Gu Changqing. Since Elderly Ku was killed, he could actually go ho. Nevertheless, Gu Xiaosang’s words suddenly ca to his mind: As a fish, if he was not obedient enough, his friends and relatives would eventually lose their lives. In an instant, he lost interest in eting up with the people. All he wanted to do was to stay away from them so that they could get rid of the troubles.
After heaving a sigh, ng Qi left Shen Du using the conveyance technique and headed to Dong Hai.
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