Free Web NovelChapter 1599: Chapter 5: No longer meet thereafter_2
"You been to the Long Life Palace, you should know the way... That’s it, I’ll head back first."
Lei Zhanqian said, then turned around.
Jiang Wang was even more surprised: "Brother Lei, you’re not going?"
Lei Zhanqian didn’t look back, just waved wearily: "I’m tired, going home to sleep."
He, Lei Zhanqian, wasn’t truly foolish.
Jiang Wuqi left a gift for Jiang Wang, and there were plenty of people in the Long Life Palace, so why specifically have Lei Zhanqian come and ask?
It was clear they wanted to use this opportunity to resolve the conflict between him and Jiang Wang.
Now, Jiang Qingyang was at the peak of his fame, and among the younger generation of geniuses across the Qi Country, only Zhongxuan Zun could compare.
Frankly speaking, after Jiang Wuqi’s death, he, Lei Zhanqian, couldn’t stand a chance.
The Lei Family was just a second-rate aristocratic family; none of them could compare to Zhongxuan, Li, or Yan.
Lei Zhanqian suffered three consecutive defeats at the hands of Jiang Wang, each worse than the last. He was defeated at the Seven Stars Valley, the Invincible Martial Arts Field, and the Master Ceremony, losing so badly that he almost lost confidence. Now that Jiang Wang had entered the Outer Building and had defeated Chen Suan at Star Moon Plain, he was now vying for the title of being invincible under the God Arriving Realm. Without Jiang Wuqi supporting him, what did Lei Zhanqian have left to compete?
Jiang Wuqi let him invite Jiang Wang, hoping to gain Jiang Wang’s understanding. To use the remnants of a deceased person to smooth things over for his cousin.
He could understand Jiang Wuqi’s intentions all too well.
But this kind of "understanding" was also too painful for him.
He always thought highly of himself, seeing no one in his eyes. But why does he, as the cousin, always need Jiang Wuqi, the younger cousin, to come to the rescue?
He had long gotten used to that voice mixed with coughing, constantly reminding him about social interactions and cultivation again and again. Clearly younger than him, yet always acting mature. Continually telling him this was not good, that was not good. Pointing out his problems while always considering his cousin’s dignity.
Clearly, when he was very young, his grandfather had told him that his cousin had no mother, so he should take good care of his cousin. But why, after so many years, was he, Lei Zhanqian, always the one being cared for?
Even though the youth wrapped in snow-white fox fur had now departed forever, he still seemed to be in that unreachable far-off place, casting a concerned gaze, resolving conflicts for his cousin.
Jiang Wang could see this intention too.
Jiang Wang’s attitude was also very kind.
But how could he accept it?
Could it be that he, Lei Zhanqian, never really helped Jiang Wuqi and instead was always a burden to him? fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
He grieved Jiang Wuqi’s sudden departure, suffered because of his own helplessness, and was physically and mentally exhausted because all of this was beyond remedy.
He had pledged to clear all obstacles for his cousin, to the point where he dared to confront Jiang Wuji in the Seven Stars Valley.
But had he really accomplished anything?
He was tired.
The complex emotions of Lei Zhanqian, Jiang Wang could more or less see, but he didn’t say anything, only turned to Zhongxuan Sheng: "Would you like to accompany me to the Long Life Palace?"
"I wasn’t invited." Zhongxuan Sheng pouted, "Don’t even think about having me be your carriage driver and guard the gate at the palace for you!"
Jiang Wang was quite regretful: "Then I’ll take my leave, Brother Zhongxuan."
"No need for such a formal departure, I’ll be at your house with Shisi waiting for you." Zhongxuan Sheng chuckled.
Unable to get a ride on the carriage, Lord Jiang could only walk reluctantly.
As he walked, he pondered the Dao techniques, which was also a particular joy, distracting him from some of the sorrow and bitterness. freeweɓnøvel.com
Now that he had entered the Outer Building, he could attempt to study the Super Grade Yellow Stage Dao Techniques "Dragon and Tiger" and "Flame Flower Burning City" that he had obtained earlier.
Though Yellow Stage Dao Techniques generally have the God Descending Realm as a threshold, Jiang Wang had some foundation, both in "Dragon and Tiger" inherited from Old Yang and "Flame Flower Burning City" inherited from Zuo Guanglie.
And when it came to practicing Flame Flower Burning City, he had the Fire Element Divine Skill Samadhi True Fire. Moreover, "Dragon and Tiger" was said to be "one’s spine as a dragon, capable of summoning the eight winds as a tiger," and his Buzhou Wind was one of those eight winds.
Yet after all, it belonged to the Super Grade level. Although he had pondered over it for a long time in the Outer Building Environment, and from the Star Moon Plain to the Qi Country, he hadn’t slackened; he still hadn’t mastered them.
Cultivation is a long process, and powerful Dao Techniques aren’t obtained in a day. Jiang Wang wasn’t anxious but simply stood at the threshold, slowly exploring.
The Pointing Generals’ Stage is to the west of Linyi City, a considerable distance from the Long Life Palace.
After walking for a while, Jiang Wang had to put on a cloak to avoid being recognized and surrounded. Now in Linyi City, through one event after another, his fame had already reached a peak. Saying he was Qi Country’s greatest genius, not many would oppose. To stroll leisurely was already difficult.
Come to think of it, he was really curious about what gift Jiang Wuqi had left him.
He admitted that there wasn’t much friendship between him and Jiang Wuqi.
The limited intersections between the two were either related to Jiang Wuyong or Lei Zhanqian, hardly pleasant. The only private interaction was that sparring session to verify the Inner Mansion first place.
It’s true there was some mutual admiration. As for friendship, it hadn’t had a chance to take root.
However, Jiang Wuqi was, after all, Jiang Wuqi. Even if this gift was only a guise to reconcile his conflict with Lei Zhanqian, it should have its own extraordinary characteristics.
Or rather, regardless of what it is, just the name "Jiang Wuqi" naturally makes one look forward to it.
Among the entire cluster of palaces in the Qi Imperial Palace, the Changle, Hua Ying, Yang Xin, and Long Life palaces were also quite unique existences. Standing in the outer layer of the palace cluster, they subtly formed their own centers.
