Free Web NovelChapter 1638: Chapter 21: Disciple of the School of Names
Jiang Wang followed the Marquis of Bowang’s Mansion’s purchasing carriage, smoothly blending in to leave Linyi City.
In fact, he didn’t encounter any inspections at all.
Instead, it was the Shadow Guard brought by Zhongxuan Sheng to lead the way, a familiar face Jiang Wang remembered well.
It was the one who shouted about seeing the true meaning of the Dao when the Tai Xu Corner Tower opened in Heavenly Mansion City...
From his appearance, he looked honest and sincere, otherwise he wouldn’t have been chosen by Zhongxuan Pang back then.
When actually doing things, he was silent and taciturn, only leading the way throughout without a single unnecessary word. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
Zhongxuan Sheng mentioned before that these Shadow Guards were trained with the help of his uncle Zhongxuan Chuliang. Jiang Wang also trusted their abilities and loyalty greatly.
Bi Yu County is just to the east of Linyi, not far away. Traveling quickly, they soon reached the destination—a manor on the outskirts of Red Phoenix City, the county seat of Bi Yu County.
It was a night where the moon was dim, and the sky was dotted with a few scattered points of light.
The extensive manor seemed like a giant beast lurking in the shadows.
"Gongsun Yu and Yang Jing are friends. After leaving Long Life Palace, they secluded themselves here," the Shadow Guard explained, seeing Jiang Wang’s confusion, he added, "Yang Jing is the brother of Yang Luo, the Prefectural Governor of Bi Yu County."
What Jiang Wang didn’t know was that this Yang Jing had also participated in the selection for a spot at the Yellow River Gathering. Young as he was, he had achieved the Outer Tower with remarkable combat strength, considered the top talent in Bi Yu County. However, within the entire Qi Country, he didn’t rank, not even qualifying to participate in the master’s ceremony.
Of course, he understood the Shadow Guard’s reminder, explaining, "I’m just here to ask Gongsun Yu a few questions, there won’t be any conflict."
The Shadow Guard said softly, "I suppose you won’t be visiting with a nameplate."
"Yes... my trip needs to be confidential."
"Then it’s difficult to avoid conflict," the Shadow Guard was evidently experienced, handing over a layout map of the manor: "Gongsun Yu hardly ever goes out after coming here. He doesn’t see outside visitors, and few people know he’s here. This manor belongs to Yang Jing, who usually only comes over to stay during hunting season, making it very quiet. The room Gongsun Yu stays in has been marked on the map. When you visit, just keep the movements small."
Jiang Wang took the map, which indeed had very detailed information, the intelligence gathered meticulously. As he looked at it, he asked, "I don’t know your name yet, how should I address you?"
"Qingzhuan." The Shadow Guard didn’t explain the meaning of the name, merely said, "I’ll keep watch for you outside. Every quarter-hour, there will be two bird calls, indicating everything is normal. Three consecutive bird calls mean something unexpected has happened, and you need to leave. If no sound is heard for more than half an hour, it means I’m dead."
This reminder wasn’t a problem, except that the word "dead" was said too matter-of-factly...
It was as if he was saying, "I’ll eat something if I’m hungry."
It can only be said that the soldiers trained by the murderer are indeed extraordinary.
Jiang Wang had the mind to say, I’m just going for a chat, no need to be so tense. But after thinking about it, he ultimately said nothing, taking the manor layout map, and then flipped into the grounds.
Going to such great lengths to stealthily reach Bi Yu County...
How could one say there was no need to be tense?
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The Prefectural Governor of Bi Yu County, Yang Luo, possesses Outer Tower Summit cultivation. To have the role of Prefectural Governor in a place like Qi Country, the Overlord Country, one must be far from the ordinary same boundary cultivator. With the help of the Bi Yu County Seal, his combat power should not be underestimated.
Only places like the Yang Region’s three counties, being newly annexed, gave an opportunity to someone like Huang Yixing with this level of strength. Naturally, he was still a supervisory envoy, not yet properly positioned as a Prefectural Governor.
However, for Jiang Wang now, a Prefectural Governor at the Outer Tower Summit realm means that among official figures in Bi Yu County, no one can compete with him.
That’s why Jiang Wang was very relaxed as he infiltrated this manor.
Not saying that besides Yang Luo, there’s no match for him in Bi Yu County. Like Bei County has a former prime minister, Shimen County has the Li Clan, Da Ze County has the Tian family... Bi Yu County indeed has some reclusive figures, but those people wouldn’t appear here.
This manor where Yang Jing stays during hunting times is thoughtfully arranged. The rockeries and corridors reflect its structure. The decoration isn’t lavish but all fittingly appropriate.
Jiang Wang was not in the mood to admire, followed the map, and swiftly found the courtyard where Gongsun Yu resided.
This courtyard was small, styled with an antique simplicity. At a glance, it was straightforward, with nothing superfluous.
The manor was very quiet under the night sky, with only Gongsun Yu’s bedroom lit.
Thinking for a moment, Jiang Wang did not bother with any concealment and pushed the door open directly.
A man of ancient elegance, high-crowned and wide-sashed, sat cross-legged on a stone couch.
Unlike many places in Qi Territory, Bi Yu County has the custom of sleeping on stone couches; it’s unclear how it came to be.
As Qi Country expanded into the Eastern Region overlord, countless nations were absorbed, leading to varied domestic customs, many of which lack identifiable origins.
This stone couch was large, roughly divisible into halves.
On the half where Gongsun Yu sat, there were a pillow and blanket, and in front of him was a low table. On the right side of the table, old-looking books piled up, clearly indicating a habit of reading by lamplight, almost a nightly routine.
The upper left corner of the table stood a pine-shaped candle holder of exquisite quality. The candlelight was still, projecting a warm and calm ambiance.
Jiang Wang, having walked in with no cover, naturally sensed the movement, and Gongsun Yu looked up at him.
He still held a book, its pages open and slightly yellowed.
He recognized Jiang Wang.
