Embers of Sword

Chapter 329: Journey to the East
There are already many people who know Xie Xuanyi's identity.

This identity was considered top secret at first...but with the chaos in Qingzhou, the Xuanshui competition, and the northern demon hunt.

Xie Xuanyi knew it in his heart.

I'm afraid it will be difficult to conceal this identity for long.

The head of Chunyang Sect, Lu Yuzhen, Miaozhen, and Ao Ying.

Xie Xuanyi did not hide anything. He recounted what had happened in the past few days in the identity of Xie Xuanyi.

Chen Jingxuan listened carefully and at the same time reached out and picked up a golden thread from the void.

The country's most precious artifact, the Hunyuan Instrument, is usually hidden deep in the library.

But Chen Jingxuan is a celestial monitor after all. As long as he is inside the Da Chu Imperial City, he can easily pull the thread of destiny.

"It doesn't matter."

Chen Jingxuan listened silently and came to a conclusion: "Your fate is not in turmoil now. If the 'North Sea Killing Game' were to happen again, it would definitely not be like this."

"Can you see my lifeline?"

Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows.

Not long ago, Fali was spying on his sea of consciousness in the Fanyin Forest and was blinded by sword energy.

"Your fate line is different from others. It is as bright and dazzling as the sun."

Chen Jingxuan smiled and said, "I once tried to 'look directly', but couldn't do it... However, there are always other ways to check the 'sun' in this world. If the sky is cloudy, it must be the sun setting. The end point of my lifeline is not with you, but at Lotus Peak of Dasui Sword Palace."

Xie Xuanyi is safe.

The luck of Lotus Peak is naturally strong.

"Although your destiny is smooth, you still need to be careful on this trip to the East."

Chen Jingxuan spoke in a deep voice, "Even if we travel with the Fanyin Temple delegation, we're not necessarily safe... Xie Zhen's identity may be safer than Xie Xuanyi's, but he still has many enemies. Take Jiangning Prince Xie Zhisui, for example. On the surface, he believed the news that the Crown Prince had died at the hands of a witch and chose to stop the attack. But this matter is definitely not over. If you kill Xie Sheng, he will definitely come to settle the score."

"Not only King Jiangning, there are many people in all parts of the Great Chu Dynasty who are watching you."

"I know."

Xie Xuanyi nodded.

He knew very well that this trip to the East was fraught with dangers...

"About Chu Yin's younger brother..."

Xie Xuanyi suddenly remembered something: "Where is this legitimate heir to the throne now?"

"The Marquis of Xiting is stationed in Yuanzhou, Dali State."

Chen Jingxuan said, "Only four people knew about Chu Guo being sent to Liguo. The revolution ten years ago was too bloody, so Chu Yin stayed in the palace, while he was sent to an ordinary family in Yuanzhou as a 'Liren'. The Fire Master, the small owner of Fangyuanfang who stayed in Liguo, was responsible for ensuring Chu Guo's safety."

"Leaving someone?"

Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows.

"Yes."

Chen Jingxuan said calmly, "I'm not the only cultivator in this world who can spy on destiny. Da Chu has its heavenly monitors, and Da Li has its string controllers. Even my teacher would have to shy away from Nalan Xuance's mechanical skills. If we want to send the future Crown Prince of Da Chu to Li Kingdom to grow up safely, we have to pay a price."

"You mean... Chu Guo doesn't know he is Chu Guo?"

Hearing this, Xie Xuanyi's expression became strange.

"The library sealed a memory in Chu Guo's divine sea."

Chen Jingxuan said slowly: "At that time, my cultivation was still shallow, and it was the teacher who set up the 'Soul Restraint'. This soul restriction will gradually open as he grows older. Chu Guo should have dreamed frequently in these years. In his dreams, he saw the sealed images of the library and realized that his identity was different."

"Soul Forbidden..."

Xie Xuanyi's expression also became serious.

The name of this technique sounds ferocious, but it is actually extremely gentle.

The caster needs to consume a large amount of spiritual power, condense it into a gift, and send it into the opponent's soul sea.

Ten years ago.

Yan Xin sent Chu Guo away, and also gave away a portion of his own "soul"... This was a huge gift, and this gift would help Chu Guo awaken his sea of ​​spirituality and embark on the path of cultivation early.

"The reason why I want to bring Chu Guo back to Chu State is actually a helpless move."

Chen Jingxuan rubbed his eyebrows.

He sighed, "In recent years, Li State has been more turbulent than Chu State... Nalan Xuance and Chen Chong have joined forces to suppress Buddhism. Xiting Hou is one of the three major worshippers of Fanyin Temple, and he was the first to be targeted by the two. The entire Yuanzhou is in a state of chaos. The Fire Lord, who was able to protect himself, has been unable to take care of Chu Guo due to a series of changes. These days, there has even been an abnormality in the disconnection of the Soul Communication Order. This series of events gives me an ominous premonition."

"Do you suspect that Nalan Xuance has discovered Chu Guo's existence?" Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows.

"That's not the case."

Chen Jingxuan shook his head: "With Nalan Xuance's means, if he wants to kill Chu Guo, he can just do it directly, without setting up a trap. Now that civil strife breaks out frequently in Li, Yuanzhou has become a place of war... The best option right now is to bring Chu Guo back to the country."

"I understand."

Xie Xuanyi thought about it and asked a very serious question: "If I meet Chu Guo... do I need to tell him his true identity?"

……

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"Xie Zhen, why did you talk for so long?"

Another courtyard in the Royal Villa.

Flowers are falling, water is gurgling, and the sound of the piano is lingering.

Duan Zhao and Deng Baiyi sat at the eight-immortal table, tasting wine and drinking tea, with a table full of delicacies in front of them.

There is a third guest here.

Junshan Zhenren held the wine cup with his chin on his hand and knocked the edge of the table with it from time to time. He has never had much patience. He was invited here by Chen Jingxuan today just to meet Xie Zhen... Xie Zhen had fulfilled the agreement with the Da Pudu Temple, and he had made up his mind to go to Liguo with this kid.

However, this wait lasted for nearly half an hour.

This villa is very large, and there are restrictions everywhere.

In fact, the restriction is nothing. Under normal circumstances, Junshan Zhenren's spiritual sense would have rushed in and found where Xie Zhen was.

But now, the person in charge of the restriction here is Chen Jingxuan, who is in his prime.

Junshan's divine consciousness flew all the way, but was finally blocked at the end of the villa's corridor.

Outsiders say that it is very difficult for the lineage of Heaven Monitors to achieve the status of "Yang God"...

However, this time when his divine consciousness hit a wall, Junshan felt that Chen Jingxuan might have surpassed the Yin Shen realm.

"Everyone, I've been waiting for a long time..."

Just when Junshan was about to yawn from waiting, a familiar voice sounded in the distance.

The young boy in Taoist robe raised his eyebrows, put down his wine cup, and came to his senses.

"Little Mountain Master, you are finally here!"

Duan Zhao looked back in surprise.

A familiar figure in black came to the gate of the villa.

In addition, there was a thin figure in a green shirt, exuding a faint scholarly air.

Chen Jingxuan also stood beside Xie Xuanyi.

He cast a gentle look at the people in the courtyard. It was not the first time he met these people: "Master Duan, Miss Deng, Senior Junshan... We meet again. I am really sorry to have delayed Xie Zhen for a while."

"No problem."

Junshan Zhenren waved his hand and said with a hint of sarcasm and self-mockery: "It's okay if it's delayed. Anyway, I have plenty of time now."

"Senior Junshan, I have long heard of your great name. Seeing is believing. I have specially prepared a gift for you."

Chen Jingxuan smiled slightly and took out a box from his sleeve: "This is the flying sword 'Zixiao' that I asked Qin Baihuang, the head of the Weapon Refining Department, to make. If you don't mind, I will accept it as a toy. It is at least a token of my appreciation."

"Oh?"

The smile on Junshan Zhenren's face froze for a moment.

As the saying goes, one should not strike a smiling person. Moreover, this smiling person was so generous.

The sword box was thrown out by Chen Jingxuan.

Junshan, who was known for his impatience, waved his sleeves without even waiting for the sword box to fall into his hands.

Sword energy shot out from the sleeves and broke the purple box!
Pong!
A dull explosion sounded in the air.

Wood chips flew around, and at the same time, a clear ray of lightning fell from the gloomy sky and hit the sword. The entire courtyard was painted white by the lightning. Duan Zhao and Deng Baiyi frowned and closed their eyes uncontrollably.

Xie Xuanyi looked normal, he looked at Chen Jingxuan with some surprise.

The grade of this flying sword is not low.

A magical treasure...

Is this guy so generous?
"Junshan and my master were close friends. My master said that something went wrong with Junshan's 'reincarnation'. Although he lived through a second life, his most precious flying sword collapsed when the original owner left. It is now impossible to find it."

Chen Jingxuan explained in a voice transmission: "This Immortal is a true person, and he can't let it go to some extent. If my master gave this sword to him, he would definitely refuse it directly... If it were me, it would be much better."

Sword cultivators are different from other cultivators.

The natal cave of a sword cultivator is based on the sword.

When Miaozhen is reincarnated, he can keep the "Mingsha Staff". Even if the reincarnation fails, this treasure can be passed down from generation to generation within the Buddhist community.

But it is different for sword cultivators.

If Xie Xuanyi really died, then his natal flying sword [Chen Yan], which was connected to his life, would also shatter along with it.

Unless he erases the flying sword mark and voluntarily gives up his natal flying sword before he dies.

Junshan had already cultivated to the realm of Yangshen in his previous life.

His natal flying sword also developed spirituality.

Even if he did so, his natal flying sword would most likely choose to be "buried with him".

"I see."

Xie Xuanyi couldn't help but sigh, who said that the person who monitors the sky in the library is cold and heartless in observing the destiny?
The young imperial teacher clearly understands the ways of the world.

"interesting."

Junshan took Zixiao calmly and flicked it gently. Although he did not show his affection directly, he silently held the flying sword in his palm without letting go: "You are better than Yan Xin in dealing with people... I went to Li Pavilion not long ago, and the old man did not say he would give me anything."

Chen Jingxuan smiled and didn't say much.

"That's all."

Junshan flicked his flying sword again. Listening to the light sword sound, he changed his expression and asked with a smile, "Why should I, an old man, argue with a young man? Have you two had enough? If not, you can continue to talk for another half an hour."

"…an old devil who is blinded by money!"

Duan Zhao was stunned and couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"Junior and Xie Zhen have finished their discussion."

Chen Jingxuan bowed again and said respectfully, "Next, Senior, please talk to Xie Zhen."

Say it.

He looked at Deng Baiyi and Duan Zhao.

"No way……"

Duan Zhao scratched his head and said, "Are you asking us to be cautious again?"

The moment her eyes met Chen Jingxuan's, Deng Baiyi already understood what he meant. She sensibly left her seat and walked out to the courtyard.

"Go wherever it's cool."

Junshan said in a very mature manner, "The adults are discussing matters, why are you, a child still wet behind the ears, interfering?"

……

……

A new courtyard was built, but everything else remained the same.

After everyone left, the courtyard became even quieter than the red pavilion before. The lightning that just fell had shaken open a tree of red leaves.

"Senior, do you still remember our previous agreement?"

Xie Xuanyi got straight to the point and said, "When I win the battle for the Great Pudu Temple, you have to accompany me to Dali."

"I didn't explicitly promise you."

Junshan put on a scoundrel look, but unfortunately this childish face was not convincing: "At that time I said 'win first, then talk'... Now you have won, but I also have to think about it. Accompanying you to leave the country this time is not an easy task."

Xie Xuanyi smiled.

He knew very well what Master Junshan was planning.

Just like when he faced the little emperor before...

There is no early rise without profit.

When traveling thousands of miles away from home as an envoy, one must always gain some benefits.

This is making conditions with yourself.

"So what does Senior want?"

Xie Xuanyi put his hands behind his back and spoke calmly.

"I……"

Junshan was stunned for a moment. He really wanted to bargain, but there should be a process. Why did this guy named Xie just go straight for it?

"In my opinion, regarding the trip to the east... Senior has already made up his mind."

Xie Xuanyi lowered his brows, picked up the empty cup on the table, and poured himself a pot of tea.

Because the waiting time is too long.

The tea in this pot has gone cold, and even the mist is very thin.

He held the teacup and gently shook it. "Senior, you must be eager to visit the Li Kingdom and see the exotic scenery. You have been within the Taoist sect for so many years. Although you have successfully reincarnated, you are still trapped. If it weren't for this dispute over the 'Great Pudu Temple', you would still be hiding within the Taoist sect."

He heard that Junshan Zhenren at that time yearned for freedom and was unrestrained.

But since this reincarnation.

Junshan has never stepped out of the Taoist sect.

It was not until Miaozhen brought the Fanyin Temple delegation to the imperial city that he had the opportunity to go out.

"Senior Xiaoyaozi is in seclusion, and Great Master Chongkan is in power."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly, "Chongkan advocates practicing in seclusion, but this idea is contrary to the Taoism of the senior... This trip with the Fanyin Temple delegation is considered an imperial decree, and the library has specially approved it. The senior can just use the excuse of 'losing the bet' to submit a letter of resignation to the Taoist sect, and even the great Taoist Chongkan can't say much."

Junshan Zhenren looked strange.

He looked at the black-clad youth in front of him in confusion and asked curiously, "Mr. Xie, how do you know all this? Tell me the truth, do you have an undercover agent planted inside the Dao Sect?"

Xie Xuanyi smiled and did not answer the question.

"senior."

He pushed the teacup forward and said softly, "Reincarnating your life is not easy. Why not face your true heart and see what you want?"

The porcelain cup was pushed in front of him.

Master Junshan lowered his head silently.

He looked at the young face reflected in the swaying tea.

After a few breaths of silence.

"Travel East, Travel East..."

Junshan sighed, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly made up his mind. He picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

"Now that you're here, why not go?"

(End of this chapter)