Free Web NovelChapter 731: Chapter 287: Agent of Sincere Heart
Wenxin Heaven,
Great Saint Yan Cheng Li Kaide walked into the Washing Ink Courtyard where Yu Xuan the Great Saint Wang Ding was.
Wang Ding was bent over a clutter of books, with a considerable amount of dust gathering on his glasses.
"Yu Xuan, there are three matters," Li Kaide began straightforwardly.
Wang Ding raised his head, unable to conceal the weariness between his brows,
"Let’s hear it."
Li Kaide spoke seriously,
"Firstly, the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau has begun large-scale interference in the internal decisions of various powers;
"Secondly, the He Yue Village will hold a Great Prosperity Festival this Mid-Autumn, and I’m currently planning for Le Hall to represent Wenxin Heaven to participate;
"Thirdly, Li Yuan has appeared in the Phoenix Dynasty, seemingly interacting with that Celestial Slayer."
Wang Ding took off his glasses, "The situation with the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau needs to be handled cautiously. We don’t yet know who exactly is backing Ye Wuyue, so we might consider sending a representative from Wenxin Heaven to take residence there."
"Who do you think is suitable to send?"
Wang Ding replied, "Isn’t Guan Xin in the Immortal Continent? Let her give it a try."
"But... Guan Xin is still under our observation."
"This is part of observing her as well."
Li Kaide thought for a moment, "That actually works."
Wang Ding continued with the second matter, "This Great Prosperity Festival is different from previous ones. The Farmer’s Sect is highly likely to change its direction within the Confucian Dao coordination range, so make sure the Le Hall Great Saint pays attention to this and avoids causing disorder."
"I wonder if the Farmer’s Sect will be the first to break the silence."
Wang Ding did not comment on this and moved on to the third matter,
"Li Yuan had acted against the norm back then, choosing to forcibly open the Celestial Gate, breaking the World Sword. Although both defy the Heavenly Dao, he is not the same type of person as Fan Wubing. Li Yuan, while defying the Heavenly Dao, still has his heart set on the people, pleading on behalf of the world. But Fan Wubing, based on his actions and revealed intentions... he cares more about the individual’s struggle against fate. Li Yuan will not stand with Fan Wubing. More concerning than him is the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable’s thoughts."
"Si Jiuyou is too mysterious. She barely interacts with the outside world, and even within the Heaven-Questioning Sect, few people can face her directly."
Wang Ding pressed his fingers against his eyes, "Is it inventing behind closed doors or merely gathering strength, it’s hard to say. Among the three sages and four heroes of the ancient battle, the will of the Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist Three Ancestors was scattered, while Li Yuan and Jiang Ran descended into dust one after the other. Only the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable and the Dragon Emperor remained unchanged throughout."
"The Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable, flawless in her calculations. While the world does not know who she is, she knows everything in the world."
Wang Ding suddenly thought of something, slightly straightening his back,
"Keep an eye on the movements of the Heaven and Earth Bank."
"Heaven and Earth Bank?" Li Kaide thought for a moment, "No problem."
After Li Kaide left, Wang Ding got up and walked to the window, looking up at the deep starry sky, whispering,
"Hopefully, the silence will be broken when the Primordial Ancestor returns."
...
The night market in White Emperor City was bustling, with red lanterns symbolizing the phoenix flames everywhere, making the city look as if it was alight from above.
Unlike Changning City of the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty, which adopts large-scale row-style Grotto Heaven buildings, White Emperor City’s architectural style mainly consists of wooden buildings and standalone courtyards, more fitting for everyday life.
If Changning City is suited for pursuing the cultivation dream, then White Emperor City would probably be suited for seeking the Jianghu dream.
Zhuge Hong enthusiastically introduced the streets, specialties, cultural traditions, etc., of White Emperor City to the two mistresses. The fiery red lights made her look extraordinarily radiant and vibrant, reminiscent of youth. This scene made Fu Manman and Luo Qingyao recall their time at the Eternal Immortal Sect.
Though the time wasn’t long, it weighed significantly in life experiences.
Fu Manman reminisced, "Compared to now, life at the Eternal Immortal Sect truly was carefree."
Luo Qingyao laughed,
"You weren’t like this before. You were quite timid and shy back then."
Past stories did not embarrass Fu Manman, as she had learned to face every stage of her life calmly,
"Hmm... Thinking back now, meeting him was truly a blessing. He changed me..."
Luo Qingyao understood from her words that she hadn’t finished her sentence but after waiting for a while, didn’t hear her continue and realized she probably wanted to say something along the lines of, "I wonder if I’ve changed him."
Senior Sister Manman was generous and forgiving, yet also quite sensitive.
Just as Luo Qingyao didn’t know how to continue this conversation, Zhuge Hong, with wide eyes full of curiosity, exclaimed,
"I’d love to hear stories of you two mistresses with the master at the Eternal Immortal Sect!"
Luo Qingyao was reminded of her bold and reckless younger self, and tried to divert the topic,
"Look over there, it seems they’re going to set off fireworks!"
"Don’t try to divert my attention, I’m very perceptive!" Zhuge Hong stared straight at Luo Qingyao, her tone immediately softening, shaking Luo Qingyao’s arm, "Mistress~ tell me~ please tell me~"
Fu Manman chuckled, "You should tell her."
"Alright then." Luo Qingyao took a deep breath, treating it as a chance to reconcile with her past.
The three of them strolled through the night market, with Luo Qingyao speaking in an unusually gentle manner, elongating each syllable as if coaxing a child. She recounted one thing after another.
Zhuge Hong was an excellent listener, occasionally offering comments.
"Wow! Mistress Qingyao was so bold even as a child! She fell in love with the master at first sight!"
"Pfft~ What’s ’The Love of Cats’ all about!"
"Oh, the master truly remains unmoved at heart."
"Fu... Ming... did the master really have someone he admired too? I’d love to meet them! If I became the master’s apprentice, then Fu Ming...wouldn’t she be my martial aunt! Oh no, martial uncle!"
