All Heavenly destiny reduced to ashes
Chapter 427 - 70 Huh? Me? An Ancient Immortal Remnant? (3/3)

Chapter 427: Chapter 70 Huh? Me? An Ancient Immortal Remnant? (3/3)

[The outcome has been decided!]

On the stage, the referee approached Nian Quan, who was about to fall to the ground, and shouted, "In the Xuanye City Special City Market competition, the champion of the youth individual category is the contestant from Xuanye City’s Third Middle School, Nian Quan!"]

[Let’s congratulate him!]

Instantly, applause thundered throughout the entire arena. All the red lights representing support for Yan Chengju dimmed, while the blue lights under those supporting Nian Quan, such as An Jing and Huo Qing, suddenly brightened, turning into rainbow-colored lights.

This was also a design to give the audience a sense of participation, but at this moment, no matter whether their previous predictions were correct or not, many people began clapping heartily, sincerely celebrating Nian Quan’s exciting and reversal victory.

Because it had been too long, much too long since anyone had defeated First Middle School.

"Now, there’s going to be chaos over at First Middle School."

On the special guests’ platform, an elderly monk from the Sky Surveillance Bureau slightly shook his head and said, "Little Gao is in trouble now—with his position as principal, he could rely on the reputation of First Middle School, but now that he’s led his team to a defeat against Third Middle School, stepping down might not be the end of it."

"Besides, the skills that Third Middle School kid used are not ordinary. They’re at least of Secret Transmission caliber. I don’t recall Third Middle School having such skills in circulation, and that Little Sword Immortal’s family ancestors also didn’t have any swordsmanship or secret skills... Looks like it needs a thorough investigation."

"The fire-form is Yan, dazzling with brightness, the water-form is Nuo, where many drown."

The cultivator who looked like a young man narrowed his eyes and smiled, revealing neatly arranged teeth like white jade: "The children from First Middle School are like oil to raging fire, already pushed to their limits... This Nian Quan is not an isolated case. In private, other schools are probably also cultivating their own prodigies."

"As for investigating? What’s there to investigate? You’re just overly paranoid."

He turned his head, scolded the old man beside him and said, "That’s Enlightenment, do you understand? Perhaps he gleaned Sword Intent while chopping vegetables and incidentally learned the move he used just now from pickling vegetables? You won’t find anything if you go searching, you’ll just create dissent and disloyalty."

"Leave it at that." As the old man kept bowing and nodding in agreement, he stood up, turned his head, and walked away: "Call Little He over to see me tomorrow... I remember he was also a prodigy in his young days, I thought he had wasted away in retirement, yet without a sound, he uncovered such a promising talent."

"It seems he still has some vitality left in him."

After being declared the winner, Nian Quan stepped down from the stage and was taken to the medical room for treatment, and Principal He followed to look after him.

However, before he left, Principal He specifically instructed his secretary to meet with An Jing and Huo Qing.

"You two are friends of Nian Quan, right?"

The well-dressed yet unremarkable middle-aged secretary smiled and handed two ID cards to both of them: "We are all aware of Nian Quan’s level. He might be able to give Yan Chengju some trouble, but to defeat him would be extremely difficult."

"The two moves he used should have been discussed with you two. Both of you also contributed to Nian Quan’s victory. If you wish to visit him, as long as Nian Quan himself has no objections, you can see him at any time."

"No problem."

Compared to Huo Qing, who seemed a bit nervous, An Jing casually took the ID cards, not intending to hide their existence or their help to Nian Quan: "Right now, it’s less that he’s injured and more that he’s depleted. Rather than treating Spirit Qi injuries, it would be better to let him drink more Sweet Dew that nourishes and restores the Essence Qi."

"...Understood."

The secretary nodded, gave An Jing a glance, and with a twinkle in his eyes said, "I’ll report this suggestion. I believe the Principal and the physicians will make a reasonable judgment."

"Also, the two of you... Even though we are already aware, please allow me to ask for your names here."

No need to hide, Huo Qing immediately reported his real name, and An Jing unhesitatingly told the fake name ’An Xuan.’ The secretary smiled: "An Xuan. You are currently a visitor from the Wilderness, only possessing a City Entry Pass... I wonder, are you interested in obtaining a Xuanye City citizenship?"

—Oh? So, they have high hopes for me?

An Jing seemed thoughtful, he knew in his heart that the intention of the secretary was that of Principal He. Obviously, he had taken note of An Jing’s potential and wanted to recruit him.

Furthermore, the statement was left unfinished, but there was no need to complete it—it was clear that once An Jing secured his Xuanye City household registration, they would surely invite him, an eligible youth, to attend Third Middle School.

"Interest, of course I have some,"

An Jing smacked his lips, "But not right now, there are some rather complicated matters at home, which can’t be resolved in a short time—however, I fully understand your generous offer."

"Here’s the deal, within half a year, I will definitely give an answer, and before that, through Nian Quan, you’ll be able to find me, and we can talk about the details then, how does that sound?"

"Haha, in that case, the adult will come over personally later to talk about the details." The secretary smiled, knowing that at this point, it was beyond his decision-making capacity; Principal He would definitely need to come in person to discuss the specifics with An Jing.

For now, the secretary wouldn’t bother An Jing and Huo Qing any further. After giving them a shopping voucher worth two thousand Good Deeds for the Special City, claiming it was pocket money for the two, he left.

"These people really have money."

Even if An Jing was involved in trade between two realms, dealing in cash in increments of a few thousand, now these upper echelons of Xuanye City could easily throw out two thousand Good Deeds just like that—as if money was no object.

"Perfect."

He pinched the voucher between two fingers, gave it a flick, and bragged to Huo Qing, "Now Nian Quan is probably still healing, we don’t need to share his pain, just wait until he’s healed to share the joy."

"As for now, I was just planning to buy a good drone and some Evil-Repelling Clothes, are you interested in buying anything?"

——Drones and Evil-Repelling Clothes!

However, Huo Qing’s mind was filled with the speculation that ’An Jing is an Ancient Immortal Remnant’, and the two items An Jing mentioned fit perfectly with venturing outside and the environment of evil Qi underground. This left him stunned for a moment, and it was only after An Jing looked at him questioningly that he regained composure and said, "Ah, yes, yes... but An Jing."

He lowered his voice and spoke seriously to An Jing, "There is something I would like to be honest with you about."

"...?"

An Jing was also momentarily taken aback; he didn’t understand what Huo Qing would need to confess to him—could it be that Huo Qing had spent all their money behind his back? But even that didn’t seem like a big deal...

The two of them reached a deserted unfinished building just outside the Special City, and Huo Qing took an Array Plate out of his arms for the Shielding Formation, which made An Jing take the matter suddenly very seriously, "Wow, you’re serious?"

"Of course, I’m serious." Huo Qing took a deep breath and said gravely, "An Jing, Iron Hand has confessed something to me... My parents and Iron Hand, they all originated from the Guiyi Army."

For the people of Xuanye City, this was indeed a matter that needed to be shared with due solemnity.

"Oh, that." However, An Jing merely blinked and chuckled, "I kind of guessed that already, to be honest. I almost figured it out the second time I saw Iron Hand. But to me, it doesn’t really matter."

"Is that so?" Huo Qing was a bit surprised, but since it was An Jing, he wasn’t overly shocked. Scratching his head and speaking on impulse, Huo Qing said, "Then your true identity..."

An Jing repeated, puzzled, "My true identity?"

"That is to say." Huo Qing stated matter-of-factly, "That you are an Ancient Immortal Remnant!"

"...Ah?"

This time, An Jing was truly stunned, "Me, an Ancient Immortal Remnant?"

——Wait, how did you jump to that conclusion!