475: Chapter 53 East Travel_2 475: Chapter 53 East Travel_2 However, this wait turned out to be almost half an hour.
This private garden was vast, with restrictions set up everywhere.
In fact, the restrictions weren’t much of a concern; under normal circumstances, True Master Jun Shan’s Divine Thought would have charged through and located Xie Zhen right away.
But now, the person in charge of this place’s restrictions was Chen Jingxuan, in the prime of his life.
Jun Shan’s Divine Thought, as it swept along, was ultimately blocked at the end of the private garden’s corridor.
Outsiders often say it is challenging to achieve the “Yang God”…
However, this collision with an obstacle made Jun Shan feel that Chen Jingxuan might have already surpassed the Yin God Realm.
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting…”
Just as Jun Shan was about to yawn from the long wait, a familiar voice arose in the distance.
The childish Daoist robe wearer arched his eyebrow, set down his wine cup, and sobered up completely.
“Little Sect Master, you’re finally here!”
Duan Zhao turned back in surprise.
The familiar figure in black arrived at the entrance of the private garden.
Besides him, there was another figure dressed in a green robe, exuding a faint scholarly aura.
Chen Jingxuan also stood beside Xie Xuanyi.
He cast a gentle gaze at the people in the courtyard, people he had met before: “Young Master Duan, Miss Deng, Elder Jun Shan…
it’s good to see you again, sorry for delaying Lord Xie Zhen, I really apologize.”
“No harm done.”
True Master Jun Shan waved his hand, starting with a mix of teasing and self-mockery: “A delay is just a delay; after all, I have plenty of time now.”
“Elder Jun Shan, I’ve long admired your great reputation.
Hearing about you a hundred times can’t compare to meeting you once.
I’ve specially prepared a gift for you.”
Chen Jingxuan smiled slightly, taking out a box from his sleeve: “This Flying Sword ‘Zixiao’, is forged by Refining Department Chief Qin Baihuang at my request.
Elder, if you don’t disdain it, please accept it as a plaything, it’s a token of my sentiment.”
“Oh?”
True Master Jun Shan’s smile slightly stiffened for a moment.
There’s the saying, do not slap a smiling face.
Moreover, this smiling person was being quite generous.
Chen Jingxuan tossed out the sword case.
The impatient Jun Shan didn’t wait for the sword case to land in his hands, and directly waved his sleeve.
A burst of Sword Qi swept out from his sleeve, snapping the purple case!
Boom!
A dull explosion echoed mid-air.
Wood chips flew, and a bright thunderbolt fell from the gloomy sky above, striking the sword body.
The entire courtyard was whitened by the thunder light, causing Duan Zhao and Deng Baiyi’s brows to furrow as they uncontrollably closed their eyes.
Xie Xuanyi’s expression remained unchanged, somewhat surprised as he glanced at Chen Jingxuan.
The quality of this Flying Sword was not low.
A Spiritual Treasure…
Was this guy always this generous?
“Jun Shan and my master were close friends.
My master mentioned that Jun Shan’s reincarnation faced some anomalies.
Although he lived a second life, that most precious Lifebound Flying Sword broke apart with its original master, and now can’t be reclaimed,” explained Chen Jingxuan through Divine Thought: “This True Master is genuine in nature and somewhat unable to let go.
If my master were to present this sword, he would definitely refuse directly…
If I do it, it might work much better.”
Sword Cultivators differ from other cultivators.
A Sword Cultivator’s Lifebound Grotto Heaven is founded on sword implements.
Miao Zhen through Reincarnation managed to retain the ‘Ming Sha Treasure Staff’, and even if the Reincarnation failed, this Treasure Staff could be passed down as a hereditary treasure within the Buddhist ranks.
But Sword Cultivators were different.
If Xie Xuanyi truly perished, his Lifebound Flying Sword, connected to his life, would also shatter along with him.
Unless he erased the markings on the Flying Sword and willingly gave up his Lifebound Flying Sword before his death.
Jun Shan in his previous life reached the Yang God Realm.
His Lifebound Flying Sword also developed spirituality.
Even if he did that, it was very likely that the Lifebound Flying Sword would choose to be a ‘burial object.’
“I see.”
Xie Xuanyi couldn’t help but lament, who said the Book Tower Observer, who watches over fate, is coldhearted and impassive?
The Little National Master clearly understood human emotions very well.
“Interesting.”
Jun Shan unnoticeably received Zixiao, lightly flicking it with his finger.
Although he didn’t show overt affection, he still silently gripped the Flying Sword in his hand, not letting go: “You lad, are better with people than Yan Xin…
I went to Li Pavilion recently, that old guy didn’t even mention sending anything.”
Chen Jingxuan just smiled and didn’t say much.
“Well, let it be.”
Jun Mountain flicked the Flying Sword again, listening to the light sword sounds, changed his expression, and asked with a smile, “What is an old man like me fussing about with youngsters?
Have you two talked enough, or do you need another hour?”
“…What a greedy old ghost!”
Duan Zhao was taken aback and couldn’t help but mutter under his breath.
“The junior has finished talking with Xie Zhen.”
Chen Jingxuan bowed again and respectfully said, “Next, it’s senior’s turn to talk with Xie Zhen.”
After saying this,
He looked towards Deng Baiyi and Duan Zhao.
“No way…”
Duan Zhao scratched his head and said, “Are we supposed to avoid the conversation again?”
In the moment their eyes met, Deng Baiyi had already understood Chen Jingxuan’s intention and tactfully left her seat to walk towards the courtyard outside.
“Go where it’s cool and stay out of this.”
Jun Mountain spoke grumpily, “Adults are discussing important matters; what business does a milk-smelling child have interfering?”
…
…
They changed to a different courtyard, but everything else remained the same.
After everyone left, this small courtyard was even quieter than the previous Red Pavilion, just after a thunderclap had knocked open a tree full of red leaves.
“Do you remember our previous agreement, elder?”
Xie Xuanyi got straight to the point and said, “After I secure victory in the Great Pudu Temple dispute, you agreed to accompany me to Da Li.”
“I didn’t explicitly agree to that.”
Jun Mountain put on a childish and stubborn look, unfortunately, his youthful face didn’t lend much persuasion: “At that time, I said ‘win first, then we’ll talk’…
now, although you have won, I still need to consider; this trip to Li Kingdom with you is not a leisurely task.”
Xie Xuanyi smiled.
He was well aware of what True Master Jun Mountain was scheming.
Just like when he faced the young emperor before…
The proverb goes, no effort is made without a motive.
Traveling thousands of miles to Li Kingdom must yield some benefits.
This was him setting terms with Xuanyi.
“So, what do you want, elder?”
Xie Xuanyi stood with his hands behind his back, speaking confidently.
“I…”
Jun Mountain was suddenly taken aback; indeed, he wanted to bargain, but there should be a process.
How did this Mister Xie make such a direct pitch?
“In my opinion, regarding the journey east…
the elder has already made up his mind.”
Xie Xuanyi lowered his eyebrows and eyes, picked up the empty cup from the table, and poured himself tea from a kettle.
Due to the long wait,
The tea had already cooled down, producing only a thin mist.
Holding the tea cup, he gently swayed it, “The elder must surely want to visit Li Kingdom and see the exotic landscapes, right?
Having been in the Taoist Sect for so many years, although successfully reincarnated, you are still trapped.
If it weren’t for the dispute at the Great Pudu Temple, you would still likely be hidden within the Taoist Sect.”
He had heard that the True Master Jun Mountain from the past cherished freedom, unrestrained…
But since this reincarnation,
Jun Mountain has not stepped out of the Taoist Sect.
Not until Miao Zhen came to the Imperial City with the Fan Yin Temple delegation did he have a chance to leave.
“The Great Master Xiao Yaozi is in retreat, and Great True Master Chong Kan is in charge.”
Xie Xuanyi said mildly, “The Taoist doctrine advocates secluded cultivation, but perhaps such cultivation isn’t what elder truly believes in…
This time by accompanying the Fan Yin Temple delegation, under imperial command with the special approval of the Book Tower, the elder could ‘lose a bet’ as an excuse to submit a resignation letter to the Taoist Sect, even if Great True Master Chong Kan cannot say much.”
True Master Jun Mountain had a strange expression.
He looked at the young man dressed in black, puzzled, and asked, “Mister Xie, how do you know all this?
Be honest, have you placed an undercover in the Taoist Sect?”
Xie Xuanyi merely smiled, not responding to the question.
“Elder.”
He pushed the tea cup forward, gently speaking, “It’s not easy to be reborn once again.
Why not face your true desires and see what you really want?”
The porcelain cup was pushed forward.
True Master Jun Mountain silently lowered his head.
Watching the young face reflected by the swaying tea water.
After several moments of silence,
“Eastern journey, eastern journey…”
Jun Mountain sighed, picked up the tea cup, and drank it all in one gulp: “Since I’m here, why not go?”