Chapter 107: Chapter 96: The Celestial Sword Appears Again, Town North King
"Eunuch Ye, thank you for your effort." Taoist Longshan’s smile became more sincere.
No choice.
It’s hard to talk when you’re taking favors, hard to act tough when you’re receiving benefits.
Perhaps this time the Great Yan imperial court meant to make an impression on the martial sects of the world, and they were quite generous.
Firstly, there’s the Taoism plaque, which is more of an honorary thing than substantial, but for the True Martial Sect, which doesn’t have deep foundations, it’s exactly the kind of ’official acknowledgment’ they need. This way, whenever disciples of the True Martial Sect go out in the future, court forces will have to give them some respect.
Secondly, there’s the ownership of True Martial City.
Though True Martial City was expanded with the help of the True Martial Sect, in reality, the sect only had the authority to assist in its management.
But from this moment, it’s different.
The tax revenue and personnel management of True Martial City have been handed over to the True Martial Sect, allowing them to build a firmer foundation, nurturing the sect’s growth even more swiftly. Furthermore, if the sect widens its gates to recruit disciples, True Martial City would be a vast resource pool.
Lastly, there’s the Blood Sun Ginseng.
Combining the Blood Sun Ginseng with the Thousand-Year Flame Sun Jade previously gifted by the Carefree Monarch will allow Taoist Longshan’s injuries to heal faster.
Eunuch Ye smiled warmly:
"I’m just a messenger, not worthy of such praise from a True Man."
He mentioned casually:
"The crown prince and princess admire the Sword Dao of True Man Tianjian, which is why they accompanied me to True Martial Mountain. Upon seeing it today, they both agree that True Martial Mountain is imbued with Spiritual Qi and truly a treasure land."
Originally glancing around, Li Ling and Li Qingyue both lit up and looked at Taoist Longshan with anticipation.
However, remembering Eunuch Ye’s reminder, they refrained from speaking themselves to avoid any discourtesy.
Taoist Longshan immediately caught the underlying message in Eunuch Ye’s words.
He merely smiled:
"Thank you both for your high regard, but Senior Tianjian has always been elusive, even I have to see if he’s willing before I can meet him. It’s possible he might have already left the mountain to wander. If the two of you like True Martial Mountain, you could stay for a few days. Perhaps if Senior Tianjian sees the intelligence and aptitude of you both, he might choose to meet you."
Li Ling and Li Qingyue appeared slightly disappointed, not being foolish, they could perceive the gentle refusal within the words.
Li Qingyue opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing.
Ning Qi observed from the side, secretly amused.
Yet, looking at the two youthful children, he felt a bit strange at heart. By reason, True Martial Mountain might be attacked by the Demon Sect now, and these two with such honorable status should not be exposed to such danger.
Although escorted by a Celestial Human Realm Eunuch Ye, if the Demon Sect truly arrived, that would not suffice.
These naive kids wouldn’t understand, but surely the Emperor and the Town North King couldn’t be so foolish?
"There are only two possibilities."
"Either, the Great Yan imperial court is certain that the Demon Sect won’t act again, so having just one Celestial Being accompanying would suffice."
"Or, they’re simply unafraid of a Demon Sect attack, could it be there are strong ones following them in secret?"
Ning Qi speculated.
The Wind Sensing Chapter quietly began its operation, an invisible current of wind fell upon each member of the envoy, yet to his puzzlement, even though he discovered several Gang Essence Realm experts with concealed auras, none reached the Celestial Realm.
"Strange."
Ning Qi slightly frowned.
Then he stopped pondering over it, thinking it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing for the True Martial Sect.
Taoist Longshan had already welcomed the imperial envoy into the main hall, hosting a reception in their honor.
During which.
Everyone engaged in lively conversation.
Ning Qi roughly deduced that these young ones had snuck out, or at least believed they had, though from Eunuch Ye’s response it wasn’t hard to tell those behind them knew full well.
"You’re called Ning Qi, right? I heard them say you’re the youngest disciple of True Man Longshan, have you ever met True Man Tianjian?"
The Town North King’s crown prince quietly came over and asked.
Now, Ning Qi exuded an inexplicable aura that easily drew people in, as it did with Zhuang Chen before, and Bai Shan the elder, and now with Li Ling.
Ning Qi gently shook his head:
"I’ve been on True Martial Mountain for over eight years and have never seen him, perhaps he just doesn’t think I qualify for his Dharma Eye."
Li Ling felt a little disappointed.
"Sigh, I wanted to take him as my master."
Ning Qi, puzzled, asked:
"Why? The Town North Royal Mansion must not lack Celestial Human Realm experts, and your father ranks ninth on the Celestial Being List. Wouldn’t it be better for him to teach you personally?"
Li Ling shook his head and said:
"You don’t understand. First, they don’t practice swordsmanship, and I only want to learn the sword. Secondly, if they were to teach me, without scolding or beating, I wouldn’t learn as earnestly as I should."
Ning Qi glanced sidelong.
Good heavens, you feel uncomfortable if you’re not getting smacked?
For a moment, he didn’t know what to say, he didn’t understand Brother Fu’s quirks.
But upon further thought, there indeed weren’t many swordsmen on the Celestial Being List, though the Town North King held great power, drawing strong practitioners at will wasn’t an option.
Ning Qi casually chatted with the crown prince of the Town North King.
He found the young boy’s tone could be somewhat arrogant at times but his essence wasn’t bad. He was just too pampered and hadn’t seen the world’s dangers. By comparison, the princess seemed gentle but occasionally showed an air of superiority that he did not like.
The reception ended.
Li Qingyue whispered to Li Ling:
"Brother Ling, since we can’t meet True Man Tianjian, there’s no point staying here, shall we return tomorrow?"
Her interest in the sword wasn’t as fervent as Li Ling’s, in fact, she just wanted to step out for some fun and now found the True Martial Sect uninteresting.