Free Web NovelChapter 322: Chapter 122: Return to the Prince’s Mansion, Buddha’s Scheme
His face, somewhat aged, looked at Li Xuan with gentle eyes, yet there was a hint of anticipation.
"I may not be able to teach you much about power, but I will do my best to lead you through the doors."
Li Xuan looked at the white-haired elder, recalling his previous violent coughs, stubborn persistence; he also remembered his risky tactics, letting Feng Xiongyi act as Sect Leader, while he waited in the Weapon Refining Room, ignoring sect affairs completely.
This is...with the end nearing, he wants to swiftly cut through chaos and clear out internal traitors.
Li Xuan put away his flying sword, stepped forward and knelt down, respectfully bowing, saying: "Disciple greets Master, and...the Sword Control Skill you just saw is called Awakening from Hibernation."
"Awakening from Hibernation, what a name!"
Jin Tianchan looked at him happily, stroking his beard as he smiled, then hurriedly went over to help him up. Immediately, as though recalling some successful endeavor, he couldn’t help but laugh loudly, exclaiming with excitement: "Heaven has truly not been unkind to me, to meet such a good disciple like you, excellent! Excellent! Excellent!"
Indeed, he was happy to the extreme.
He had accepted disciples before.
That disciple’s talent was decent in youth, but upon entering the Soldier Lord Realm and enjoying abundant resources, only barely managed to reach the Middle Tier. Now, it seems that disciple himself is somewhat disheartened.
Such a disciple naturally cannot inherit Lingyi Sect.
Jin Tianchan fixed his gaze on Li Xuan: "Xuan’Er, since you are willing to acknowledge me as your master, I will announce this to the Five Peaks and Nine Towns, henceforth, you need not venture out. Stay by my side, I will diligently teach you."
Li Xuan bowed and said: "Teacher, Ji Changfeng’s demon must know it was I who defeated Feng Xiongyi, disrupting his plan.
He will surely head to Great Yin to vent his anger on my family; I wish to return first and bring my entire family to Lingyi Sect."
After witnessing the power of the sect’s array, he finally decided on the "moving" plan.
The capital was no longer safe.
In Xiongshan County, even the Buddha’s prestige might not deter the Bear Demon.
Moreover, if family could live in a place this rich in Spiritual Qi, they would be free from all illness and live longer, descendants could cultivate better.
People strive for higher ground, this is life improving.
Jin Tianchan thought: "I will command sect disciples to escort you."
Li Xuan shook his head, saying: "Nowadays, every disciple is precious; it’s only within Lingyi Sect that they can maximize their potential. Currently, our enemy’s positions are unknown—venturing out rashly might lead to ambush."
With that, he smiled: "Besides, unless Ji Changfeng himself comes, who could kill me?"
Jin Tianchan knows Lingyi Sect has just faced huge changes, losing two Peak Masters at once; now, it’s better to defend than to attack, yet he couldn’t help worrying over such a disciple.
Li Xuan smiled: "Master, why not announce it to the Five Peaks and Nine Towns first."
Jin Tianchan stroked his beard: "Alright then."
Days later, under the witness of the Five Peaks and Nine Towns, Li Xuan took Jin Tianchan as his master, becoming his closed-door disciple.
And with Li Xuan’s assurance, Jin Tianchan finally agreed to let him leave alone.
...
The next day, Li Xuan fully stocked up on resources, set out straightaway, leaving Lingyi Sect.
Alone with a sword, taking the longer path, he flew close to the ground for a long time, when suddenly from afar, a figure emerged from the ground.
The figure, though in tatters, had an impressive stature, distinct features, and a certain charm.
"Master."
The malicious spirit Feng Xiongyi had been waiting outside for a long time.
He "dug his own grave", just waiting.
Li Xuan looked at this pawn, lost in thought.
But shortly after, he grabbed the malicious spirit Feng Xiongyi, then carefully offered incense.
The incense laid a golden path, originally soaring upward but he twisted it to burrow into the ground instead.
"Transform into a rainbow" instantly became "dig into the earth."
Li Xuan stepped onto it, traversing hundreds of miles, taking the malicious spirit Feng Xiongyi into Great Yin territory, then found a concealed spot, saying: "Here, bury it deeper, avoid being discovered."
"Yes."
The malicious spirit Feng Xiongyi began digging your own grave again, burying himself.
Li Xuan moved this pawn forward within the range covered by his incense, then continued on his journey.
The incense drilled into the ground, repeatedly in succession, appearing in a hidden corner of the capital.
But he did not immediately return to the Divine Martial Monarch’s residence, instead he walked the streets for a bit, then stepped into Yinfu Paper Store.
Yinfu Paper Store, is the intelligence system within Fushou Sect, which Li Xuan built before going to the sect.
The other department is called Longevity Army.
The difference is "Yinfu Paper Store" operates among civilians, whereas "Longevity Army" is within the military.
Back then, he spent considerable effort to build up Fushou Sect.
And indeed, the malicious spirits did not disappoint; branches have popped up everywhere.
Li Xuan at any place did not need to gather intelligence himself, just needed to inquire at the Yinfu Paper Store.
At this time...
Yinfu Paper Store...
Inside, it was rather desolate.
A large heap of red and green paper figures and wreaths lay in the brick wall corner.
The floor was spotless, indicating the owner here is someone who loves cleanliness, which easily gains favor.
A few steps in, saw piles of paper money on the black lacquered table.
These paper money varied in denominations, bearing the inscription "Underworld Bank".
"The Underworld" is a frequent subject in Great Yin’s strange tales, yet...no proof of its existence has been found.
A plump man with a smiling face noted the customer, eagerly approached, saying: "If you wish to live happily in the Underworld, you must strive to burn more money in the living world. Sir, buy more paper money."
Li Xuan glanced at him, slightly released a hint of aura.
The man’s cold, dark pupils instantly became enlightened.
Li Xuan said: "Is this all the goods?"
The man replied: "There’s more in the back, sir, follow me."
They headed to the back courtyard, the man quickly bowed, reciting: "Master."
