Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 419 - 419 418 Unexpected Developments

419: Chapter 418: Unexpected Developments 419: Chapter 418: Unexpected Developments The incident in the Grand Canyon came to an end, which was actually an unsuccessful clearing attempt that left innumerable problems unresolved.

However, these were not the concern of the Shan Sect, for it was the Bai Shen Sect in Shangqiu that should be worried about these matters.

A few days later, the cleanup in the Grand Canyon was concluded.

Hou Niao did not know what the high-ranking officials of the Bai Shen Sect thought of the monitoring system.

Such power struggles at the top had nothing to do with him.

But for these guests, it was time to leave.

He wasn’t worried about the assessment of this mission.

Although it wasn’t spectacular, he had not shown any cowardice either.

His performance was mediocre but passable.

With Li Chuping as the main official and Ouyang Mi, that old fox, Wang Shouzhong’s retirement in Jin City was likely not a problem, as it relieved one of his concerns.

He was always wholehearted and dedicated to his friends.

Six people took to the sky, bidding each other cherished farewells, each returning to their own states.

Only Hou Niao and Li Chuping were headed in the same direction, towards Yujing in Shan Country.

Li Chuping still habitually frowned, “What are you up to?

If you were looking for Tongtian Realm skills, you could have just gone to the Sword Storage Tower in Jin City.

Why bother making a special trip to Yujing?

The content is almost the same.

The essentials are there, and the non-essentials, whether you go to Yujing or not, will be the same!”

Hou Niao chuckled, “Isn’t it on the way?

I’ve painstakingly guarded an island for the sect in the Lizhi Sea for ten years.

Finally, I managed to come back for a family visit and coincidentally ended up resolving concerns for Ouyang the Capital Commandant, only to be deployed to that dreadful Grand Canyon which infuriated me.

The return journey just happens to pass by here.

Since the Sword Storage Towers in both Jin City and Yujing have the same collection at our Realm, where isn’t it the same to look?

Why not visit the thriving Yujing Capital, pick up some resources we need, and have the pleasure of listening to your valuable teachings by your side?”

Li Chuping snorted, “After a barrage of reasons, I knew it!

You have no good intentions in going to Shangjing.

Whether it is so or not, we shall wait and see.

If you can, don’t come looking for me.

If you truly seek me out, you might have to pay a price.”

Hou Niao wryly smiled.

This former Capital Commandant, now an Assistant, was truly hard to fool—too astute, almost seeing right through him.

It wasn’t that he intended to conceal anything, but for a Cultivator, one’s own direction in Cultivation is not easily shared with outsiders, especially things that are still unripe.

“Once in Yujing, think more before acting.

Do not act blindly.

Yujing is filled with Great Cultivation, and even Golden Core is not to be flaunted.

If you truly stir up trouble, I won’t be able to save you.”

Hou Niao nodded in agreement, “I’m just a country bumpkin, coming to broaden my horizons in Yujing.

How could I possibly cause trouble?

In Jin City’s Tianxiang Building, it was those killers who forced me into a corner…”

Li Chuping glanced at him, “Was it also under duress at Mirage?

You were pushed into eradicating them?

Let me tell you, this matter is not over yet.

Before it’s completely settled, your place will remain in the Lizhi Sea without change.

Think carefully about how you will clean up your mess once you return.”

Hou Niao acted as if it were nothing, “I’ve roughly had some ideas, we’ll take it slowly.”

Li Chuping was aware.

This guy’s method would merely be to kill more fiercely, until he subdued and terrified everyone into losing the will to resist!

The matter of rebuilding the Cang Pirates in the Lizhi Sea had been reported by Duanmu Chai early on.

As the Assistant responsible for these matters at the Sikong Mansion, he was well aware of it and knew whose bad idea it was.

The Cang Pirates were started by this guy, and it was he who led their first notorious operation.

You can imagine what this guy’s so-called methods were.

But he didn’t want to interfere because deep down, he also knew that in today’s Jinxiu Continent, simply showing weakness and tolerating would not solve problems; a stronger stance was needed.

Young people dare to think, act, and break new ground; even if they mess things up, they are salvageable or expendable—they adapt smoothly!

It’s not that he’s heartless, but this is the reality of the Cultivation World, and it is the correct way of cultivation; it’s just that, for him, there may be more occasions of saving than abandoning.

Throughout the journey to their destination, Hou Niao had been asking about the difficulties in cultivation and had gotten by, the learner asked naturally, and the teacher did not withhold any secrets;

The one asking did so because they wanted to, in the future, ideally pass the responsibility onto this master who was not quite a master.

The dedicated teaching was because they wanted to feel less guilty when they eventually abandoned this troublemaker.

For a moment, the atmosphere became harmonious, both young and old were joyful, and to outsiders, it was a scene of harmony symbolizing the mentor’s kindness and the disciple’s filial piety, setting a model for the Cultivation World.

Several days later, they approached Yujing City.

This was Hou Niao’s first visit to the capital of Shan Country.

Viewed from the sky, buildings were densely packed, layer upon layer, majority being of brick and stone constructions, giving from afar a remarkably solid, and impregnable impression.

Atop each stone house, sword flags fluttered in the wind, some new, some old, some large, some small, but hundreds of thousands of such flags wavering in the wind created the sensation of an immense army.

In most cities, bells were used to signal time; but here, it was the sound of drum towers.

At every hour on the dot, the deep and powerful drub of drums would emit a sound wave with incredible penetration, stirring one’s soul.

The entire Yujing region lacked any large rivers, and the people’s need for water was almost entirely met by wells due to the abundance of groundwater; thus, the transportation strictly constituted horses, with every cultivator and mortal alike riding horses, each one bearing a sword on their back.

When these scenes all combined, one couldn’t help but exclaim that this wasn’t just a city, but a military force.

Li Chuping pointed towards the city from afar and couldn’t help but sigh, “Every time I look down from the sky, I’m captivated by Yujing City’s imposing aura, even though I’ve flown over it hundreds of times, it has never changed.”

Hou Niao was also amazed, “It’s like, this is a military city?

To maintain such a spirited morale among the people in the Jinxiu Continent today, how is this achieved?”

Li Chuping said with emotion, “This is the oldest foundation of the Quanzhen Sect because our country was established this way!

The ancient founder of Quanzhen, Mu Zi, had set the rule that one should never be away from the saddle, nor the sword from the back, even if at that time everyone practiced mere mortal skills, without any Cultivation.

Later, as Cultivation revived, the thirty-seventh ancestor Sikong was successful in achieving Nascent Transformation, beginning the chapter from a mortal gang to a Cultivation power for Quanzhen Sect, and he reiterated this, stating clearly that in Quanzhen’s territory, such high spirits must always be maintained.

Unfortunately, as hundreds of years passed, the tradition gradually vanished and laziness increased, making it difficult for the entire Shan Country to maintain such a state of readiness; nowadays in Shan Country, only Yujing barely maintains the ancient customs, and it’s uncertain how many more years even Yujing can keep this up.

Alas, that’s the way it is, also because of many forceful decrees, posturing, having the form but losing the spirited fighting will of Quanzhen’s founding era long ago.”

Hou Niao quietly watched the city below, feeling the history, and couldn’t help but be deeply moved.

Indeed,

…Swords and Qingcong horses, advancing into battle under the high autumn sky.

Sikong accepts new decrees, while Mu Zi passes down the military traditions.

Drums and horns mourn at the border clouds, flags shine under the sea sun.

Do not move south from your tents, Shan Country has Yujing.