Demoness, where are you Fleeing to?
Chapter 363 - 305 Arrival of Yu Hongchang_2

Chapter 363: Chapter 305 Arrival of Yu Hongchang_2

Li Xuan was rendered speechless, thinking that the people of Tianshi’s mansion must assume he enjoys being reckless and risking his life?

However, he was quite satisfied with the other items.

Among them, there were three types of top-grade healing medicine alone. There were seven of the kind of elixirs, like the ’Five Thunder God Pill’, that Qiu Qianqiu had to make considerable effort to collect. And, the Longhu Mountain had given them all in one go.

Also among them were two ’Longhu Dahuan Elixir’ - the same kind that had once been used on him by Duchenghuang of Nanjing. A single pill had pulled him back from the brink of death, greatly improving his physical condition and cultivation.

This is one of the most top-grade divine elixirs of Longhu Mountain, and it is said that there are less than twenty in the world at present.

After that, three ’Zhengyi five-turns golden elixirs’ were also included. Among the Dao sect, this elixir has similar curative effects to Buddhism’s Dahuan elixir. Each increase in a turn greatly enhances its medicinal strength.

To assist Li Xuan in breaking through The Second Door, his elder sister-in-law Su Zhaojun had spent a large amount of silver and connections to find him a ’Fourth Turn Dahuan Elixir’.

However, the medicinal effect of a ’Zhengyi five-turns golden elixir’ is ten times more powerful than a Fourth Turn Dahuan Elixir.

Legend has it that when this elixir reaches the ninth turn, it will grow nine orifices, and a single one can help a person’s Yuan Qi turn positive, and ascend directly to the heavenly level.

"This is..." Li Xuan leaned back, looking like he couldn’t accept it, "Too generous! I’m unworthy of such honour."

Although what he said implied refusal, he slipped the list of items into his sleeve.

"You, Earl Jingan, saved Longhu Mountain from peril and aided me in restoring the Heavenly Master’s position. This small token of gratitude is not even a fraction of what our gratitude towards you deserves."

Zhang Xuanzhong shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "Honestly, there are still some unsettled situations within Longhu Mountain, so certain actions are somewhat inconvenient."

Li Xuan knew what he meant: the factions and clans in the Heavenly Master’s mansion that were unhappy with the Heavenly Master. His eyes slightly hardened, "Do these people cause trouble? Do they need my assistance?"

"There’s some hassle, but since Zhang Guanlan stepped down, they can’t stir any waves. Earl Jingan, you need not worry."

Zhang Xuanzhong spoke frankly: "The Young Heavenly Master is exceptionally astute and skilled. Just yesterday, she used both soft and hard tactics to drive back the three elders and force them into seclusion. Most of the crucial positions in the Heavenly Master’s mansion have been replaced, especially the Thunder Array, which is no longer accessible to members of other factions."

He praised, "You didn’t see our clan conference yesterday. When many branches attacked her, the Young Heavenly Master easily diffused it. Besides, her high-handedness did not cause a backlash at all, which impressed all of us. Perhaps—"

Zhang Xuanzhong thought that if Xue Yunrou had assumed the position of Young Heavenly Master a few days earlier, Zhang Guanlan might not have had the opportunity to break through Longhu Mountain.

Li Xuan thought that Xue Yunrou’s wisdom and tactics were definitely top-notch. People like us are firmly gripped by Yunrou’s strategies, and gradually trapped by her. Her abilities are self-evident.

He regretted missing out greatly. If he had known that the Zhang’s clan conference would have been so dramatic, he wouldn’t have missed it come hell or high water. Even if he couldn’t participate directly, secretly watching would have been good, too.

That must have been the most stunning and beautiful moment of Xue Yunrou.

Next, he saw Zhang Xuanzhong place a crimson golden arrow-shaped token in front of him.

"What is this?"

Li Xuan picked up the token and looked at it, realizing that it was inscribed with the words ’Zhengyi Mengwei Dao’.

He knew that ’Zhengyi Mengwei Dao’ was the official name of the Zhengyi Sect.

Long ago, Zhang Daoling practiced in Sichuan and was graced with the teachings of Lord Laozi, the founder of Taoism. He was instructed to cleanse the world of demons, save and protect people. As a result, Zhengyi Sect was formed from what was once known as the Wudoumi Sect

Li Xuan did not know if this legend was true, but when he gently touched the token’s characters, he discovered that each letter embodied an uncommon power - an iota of thunderbolt imbued within.

"This Zhengyi Mengwei Token is the symbol of Zhengyi guest Qing. Inside, there is a protective celestial law that can briefly contend with the heavenly level. Every hundred years, our Tianshi’s mansion appoints five to six guest Qings, who are either influential generals or current political leaders, or leaders of Confucianism. These guest Qings can receive a salary from Tianshi’s mansion every year and have the right to mobilize part of the Zhengyi Sect’s spell cultivator martial masters."

Zhang Xuanzhong was explaining: "A millennium ago, the holder of this order could help Zhengyi Sect to crackdown on all demonic cultivators and those who did not adhere to the strict rules, maintaining the righteousness of Zhengyi Sect, and deterring demons. It was known as the ’Zhengyi Zhiling’. However, after the proliferation of the Zhengyi Mengwei Token, this rule has become virtually nonexistent."

Li Xuan understood at once. The so-called ’guest Qing’ was actually to invite influential figures in the court to assist and protect the prestige and position of the Tianshi’s mansion and Zhengyi Sect.

"But isn’t this inappropriate? I am just a mere Fumo Xiaowei——"

"This was the intention of the Heavenly Master before he went into seclusion."

Zhang Xuanzhong interrupted Li Xuan: "The reason it is brought out now is because until yesterday, during our Tianshi’s mansion meeting, this ’Zhengyi Mengwei Token’ was only approved.

Please, Earl Jingan, do not refuse. Zhang Guanlan is aggressive, unharmed, and is bound to make a comeback. Meanwhile, the Heavenly Master has scattered his spiritual flowers and energy, and it is uncertain when he can recover his cultivation. There may be a time in the future when this ’Zhengyi Mengwei Token’ in your hand could come in handy."

After hearing this, Li Xuan did not hesitate to keep the Zhengyi Mengwei Token in his sleeve.

He understood the hidden meaning in Zhang Xuanzhong’s words, that at some inevitable moment in the future, this ’Zhengyi Mengwei Token’ could become his opportunity to interfere with the affairs of the Tianshi’s Mansion on Longhu Mountain.

It seems that Zhang Shenye still couldn’t rest easy about Xue Yunrou, which is why he wanted to draw him in as an outside reinforcement.

He overestimated him. His cultivation has not yet reached The Third Door.

Zhang Xuanzhong’s eyes lit up when he saw him accept the ’Zhengyi Mengwei Token’.

He knew that although his current cultivation was low, he already possessed great power in today’s world.

Just his identity as a Hufa of Neo-Confucianism could influence many Daru in the court. In addition, he has connections with many at the heavenly level, all of which are reliable reinforcements.

Even in the Liudao Division, Li Xuan was rising. With his progress in the Dao of the Sword, there is a high probability that he will enter the heavenly level in the future.

And just as the two were talking, a noisy sound suddenly came from outside. Then a loud voice shouted: "The current Princess of Changle personally came to mourn the two young heavenly masters and fellow disciples of our Tianshi Mansion——"

Li Xuan could not help but glance outside, thinking to himself how fast, it was only three days, and Yu Hongchang had arrived?

He quickly excused himself to Zhang Xuanzhong and walked out.

The first person he saw was ’Xuanchenzi’.

After not seeing him for several days, his facial features became even softer. At first glance, it was difficult to distinguish between male and female.

But at this moment, his face was pale, kneeling in front of the mourning hall, in the mud.

Li Xuan thought to himself that this person came back very quickly too. He had only traveled from Nanjing to here in two days.

Zhang Xuanzhong who came along couldn’t help but sigh: "Xuanchenzi has always been regarded as a son by the Heavenly Master, known as the brother of the two young heavenly masters. He must be devastated for not being able to be there during this major change."

The two men then watched as Xuanchenzi kowtowed deeply to Li Xuan three times.

Li Xuan hurriedly moved aside and saluted Xuanchenzi. Then, his attention was caught by Yu Hongchang and Xue Yunrou, who were walking in together.

The former changed into a plain, elegant, blue dress, but still looked dignified and incomparably beautiful; Xue Yunrou wore a plain white Taoist robe, her small face completely drained of color, which only accentuated her out-of-the-world, pure and icy temperament.

As Li Xuan was drawn by the aura of the two women, Yu Hongchang was also looking at him.

She first showed joy, but as Li Xuan bowed to pay his respects, Yu Hongchang immediately noticed the wound on his shoulder and neck. Her gaze turned sharp instantly.