Peace Order
Chapter 484 - 17 Chi Xiao Recognizes Its Master, Night Expedition to Qilin Hunting

Chapter 484: Chapter 17 Chi Xiao Recognizes Its Master, Night Expedition to Qilin Hunting

Above the Chi Xiao Sword, the streaming light shifted and gradually converged. Behind the young man, the red dragon shape slowly lowered its eyes, with Sword Qi flowing around it. The Dharma Form was manifesting without the need for Dharma Form level martial arts techniques.

Ji Yanzhong’s thoughts slightly condensed as he almost lost the capability to think.

All sorts of experiences from the past surfaced in his mind, and he finally understood that Yue Qianfeng was not the true Sword Master, but someone who had attracted most of the attention on behalf of Li Guanyi. The elder’s breathing became somewhat labored.

Li Guanyi sheathed the Chi Xiao Sword back into its scabbard.

"Senior, what do you think?"

Ji Yanzhong took several deep breaths to suppress his emotions before responding.

"You..."

His voice paused for a moment before he said directly,

"What do you need me to do?"

"Would you like me to accompany you to that ’Qilin Hunting Conference’?"

Ji Yanzhong was one of the last figureheads of the Imperial Family of Central State, with incredibly pure power. He was the highest practitioner of the ’Red Dragon Power’, having perfected all nine martial arts of the ’Red Dragon Suppressing Nine Provinces’ Divine Skill.

As an Elder of the Central State Imperial Family, with his status, he indeed could take Li Guanyi into the Qilin Hunting Conference.

Li Guanyi replied calmly, "No need."

"If you go, we really won’t be able to control the situation."

"I’m not planning on doing something so drastic. At the Qilin Hunting Conference, I will go in person and then figure out a way to take the Seal out. Please go ahead to await at the military location; I will pass the Seal to you, and you already know the rest of the plan."

Ji Yanzhong said anxiously, "Isn’t it too risky for you to go there?"

Li Guanyi answered, "Without taking risks, how can one achieve great things?" He held the Chi Xiao Sword but merely lifted his hand, and the Divine Sword flew out and landed steadily back in the Sword Box.

The young Taoist said cheerfully,

"This sword benefits me not and only brings about fatal trouble. I shall leave it here."

"Then, I’ll trouble you."

Li Guanyi gave a formal bow.

Picking up the sword and putting it down both were done with unruffled grace.

He then gave another slight bow to Ji Yanzhong, turned, and strode away, blending into the night and quickly disappeared from sight. Ji Yanzhong stood stunned for a long time, his gaze returning to rest on the left-behind Chi Xiao Sword.

The sword seemed completely fulfilled, not making any fuss.

After a while, Ji Yanzhong said, "...Chi Xiao Sword Master."

"No...."

"It’s not that the Chi Xiao Sword chose him, but that the hero of this era was indeed capable of drawing the sword."

Ji Yanzhong sighed. He saw a stream of light beginning to shift on the Chi Xiao Sword and then quickly vanished. This was the Formation left on the sword by Si Wei. When someone attempted to seize the sword, the Chi Xiao Sword would be whisked away. At that moment, the Chi Xiao Sword vibrated slightly.

Ji Yanzhong’s expression became solemn.

On Si Wei’s side, they were already aware that the Chi Xiao Sword had awakened.

Thinking back to the matters Si Wei mentioned before he came, the old man’s expression turned serious. When the Chi Xiao Sword awakened, the Academy would change once again, and the power that restrained the chaotic world would rise, with exceptional young people from the Academy setting out into the world once more.

All the Schools were ready to emerge.

Ji Yanzhong felt a mix of emotions, his blood ran hot upon seeing a hero capable of lifting the Chi Xiao Sword, but he also felt hesitant upon witnessing signs of an approaching chaotic era. After a long while, the elder let out a sigh; he was aware.

It meant that he truly had grown old.

Ji Yanzhong’s palm gently rested on the Chi Xiao Sword: "Let’s see what the heroes of the younger generation will be able to accomplish." The elder left the Chi Xiao Sword there and, following Li Guanyi’s advice, personally proceeded to the defense location.

This vitally important hidden piece had been placed.

Li Guanyi advanced swiftly with his movement techniques, returning to his residence.

Shaking Light was already waiting for him there. Li Guanyi explained the situation to Shaking Light. They needed to head to the City Lord Mansion and figure out a way to extract Xue Zhaoji and the Seal, and only then could they re-energize the entire situation.

Li Guanyi set down his snacks and picked up the Qilin, leaving with Shaking Light for the City Lord Mansion.

Li Guanyi’s movement technique was considered good. As for Shaking Light, despite having almost no martial power, her ability to conceal her presence far exceeded Li Guanyi’s, so naturally, there wouldn’t be any issues.

Shaking Light personally picked a corner of the wall.

The young girl’s gaze was cautious and discerning as if she were a Great Grandmaster.

She pointed her finger at the edge of that corner, and the young Taoist split a grin, "You mean, this corner is the best place, a blind spot with a clear line of sight, where we can easily slip in undetected?"

The silver-haired girl nodded her head.

Li Guanyi said, "Then, the task of concealing presence will be up to you, Shaking Light."

Shaking Light’s expression was serene as she nodded.

Li Guanyi felt a warm and soft palm grasp his hand.

Shaking Light’s voice was calm, "There are Grandmaster Level martial artists here. Grandmaster Level fighters have wills like gods and strong intuition. Only this way can I also calm your presence."

Li Guanyi nodded, at this moment he wasn’t bothered by formality.

He grasped the silver-haired girl’s hand in return.

With a pull toward him.

Then, with one hand pressing on the tall wall, he leapt up, carrying Shaking Light onto the wall, then jumped down. The Mystic Turtle Dharma Form surfaced once again, lightly stepped on by Li Guanyi to nullify the force of their descent, landing silently.

"The City Lord Mansion is vast, but with a map, it’s manageable."

"Let’s go."

Li Guanyi and Shaking Light slowed their pace, walking quietly through the City Lord Mansion.