Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 307 - 92: The Previous Generation [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

The idea of the Demon Sect’s disciples sneaking away in the midst of the attack on Shu Mountain to indulge in stolen fruit was absurd. It seemed highly unlikely, though the notion of an Eighth Realm cultivator and a Seventh Realm cultivator teaming up to do such a thing was even more ludicrous...

But it was likely the truth.

Sightings of a large and small creature pillaging the berry trees had been circulating for a few days, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if they had targeted the Silver Sword Peak today. However, if the culprits were indeed these two, one couldn’t consider their actions as theft.

Immortal Qi Jing had just recently given him a hand, entirely altering the course of the battle. To some extent, one could even say he had saved Shu Mountain.

Even if it wasn’t for this, considering his potential identity as Senior Sister Jiang’s father, would he really demand money for the fruits?

Well...

Even if he did, he’d have to give a discount.

The reason why he was so certain it was these two was also due to the Golden Fur Beast.

Now that the big-headed creature had reached the Sixth Realm, only powerful figures could keep it in check. If the cultivators were weak, it would not be so tame.

As Chu Liang thought of the Golden Fur Beast, he glanced over at it, only to see it sound asleep. For some reason, he thought it seemed different somehow?

Using his Divine Sense to scrutinize carefully, he realized its aura was more solid and its divine light around its body even softer.

It looked like it had another breakthrough.

It wasn’t clear whether that had anything to do with Immortal Qi Jing, but it was nevertheless a good thing. The stronger the Golden Fur Beast, the more secure the homestead would be in the future.

The hubbub of Shu Mountain continued for another hour, before his master, Empress Feng, returned enveloped in flames.

"I feel so invigorated! It’s been a long time since I last felt this good!" Empress Feng laughed heartily, before landing abruptly on the Silver Sword Peak.

The resulting tremor startled the Golden Fur Beast into shooting up and then it looked around before quietly sneaking away.

"Master." Chu Liang called out.

In his memory, Empress Feng had never been this happy, even during the Lunar New Year; her joy was plainly visible.

"Not bad, boy. You’re the first in Shu Mountain to achieve the Double Sword Harmonization all by yourself," Empress Feng chuckled while patting Chu Liang’s shoulder, "How did you do it?"

Without mentioning his twin spiritual veins, Chu Liang simply said that the Purple Green Double Swords had chosen him. He then emphasized how Immortal Qi Jing’s transmitted sound and help played out.

When they left the Immortal’s Lake before, he had told Empress Feng about their encounter with Immortal Qi Jing. Therefore, she instantly remembered when he brought it up again.

"Immortal Qi Jing..." Empress Feng murmured, "When you mentioned him before, I didn’t think much about it. However, after seeing his name in the Seven Star Mansion Report, his way of doing things struck me as familiar... There aren’t many individuals within the Nine States who have reached, or may potentially reach, the Eighth Realm and possess Universe Longevity. It couldn’t be that guy, could it?"

"Huh?" Chu Liang asked, "You know this senior?"

"Just a guess. Wait here." Looking towards Biluo Peak, Empress Feng whisked away, only to return in a flash of firelight.

This time, she held a portrait depicting a vibrant youth, robed and standing with a sword, his hair swept back by the wind.

"Is this him?" Empress Feng asked.

After observing the portrait, Chu Liang noted the shape of the eyes and brows and pictured adding a little facial hair and tracing a scar on the face... He realized the man looked 90% similar to Immortal Qi Jing. What struck him most was the audacious spirit reflected in the eyes. It was as if, despite the passage of time and maturing of the body, there had been no loss of that youthful gleam.

It shouldn’t be difficult for an Eighth Realm cultivator to change their appearance. However, it seemed like Immortal Qi Jing hadn’t made any special effort to disguise himself, allowing Chu Liang to quickly confirm.

"That’s him," Chu Liang affirmed with a nod.

"As I thought," Empress Feng chuckled, "I thought the person who helped Shu Mountain at the critical moment couldn’t have appeared out of nowhere."

"Does this senior have ties to Shu Mountain?" Chu Liang curiously inquired.

Empress Feng laughed, replying, "Ties? He was previously a disciple of the Luoyan Peak in Shu Mountain."

"What?" Chu Liang exclaimed in surprise.

Given this revelation, it now made sense why Senior Sister Jiang was sent to Shu Mountain. If he was indeed her father, that would imply he was from the Jiang Family.

Back when this cultivation family still existed, why did he become a disciple of the Shu Mountain Sect?

"His story is somewhat legendary" Empress Feng began to recount: "This guy is named Jiang Tiankuo, he was from a sideline branch of the Jiang Family. His father died early and his mother wasn’t from the Jiang family; mother and son were ostracized by the Jiang family. Being young and unwilling to see his mother endure all the humiliations for his future, he alone pledged allegiance to the Shu Mountain Sect, and proudly declared that the Jiang Family would one day beg for his return."

"There’re always ups and downs in life, don’t underestimate the poor youth!"

"Wow." Chu Liang exclaimed.

"During that year’s Shu Mountain Peak Conference, he defeated me using some underhanded tactics..." Empress Feng mentioned this with some resentment.

Although Chu Liang didn’t understand the situation then, he could guess that the so-called underhanded tactics her master mentioned was probably "brainpower".

Jiang Tiankuo, possessing the Immortal Spirit Body, with various divine skills at his disposal, should be similar to Senior Sister Jiang now. It’s quite possible that at the time, Empress Feng, whose Samadhi True Fire hadn’t fully developed, was outsmarted and defeated.

"But later he lost to Yan Zi, and Yan Zi became the chief of our generation." Empress Feng continued: "Later, we represented Shu Mountain Sect to participate in the Immortal Sect Conference held in Yu Capital City."

"We almost unsurprisingly won, and this painting was specially crafted by the top artist in Yu Capital City after our victory at the Immortal Sect Conference." Empress Feng smirked: "Back then, he was the most popular in the Shu Mountain Sect. Half the young ladies in Yu Capital City were his fans."

Even though Empress Feng didn’t make it clear, her words were laced with sourness.

Chu Liang wasn’t surprised hearing this. Even though Daoist Yan is skilled, he’s too reserved. Despite Empress Feng’s beauty and ability, she lacked quality.

Uncle Jiang, with his dashing looks and strong skills, being well-liked isn’t surprising.

Looking at the striking painting, one could imagine how dazzling that exceptional young man in Yu Capital City must have been that year.

"Due to his distinctive performance at that time, and there weren’t many remarkable young people in the Jiang family’s generation. The head of the Jiang family personally invited him to return, fulfilling his wish from years before." Empress Feng continued: "He initially didn’t want to go back, but the Jiang family probably offered several attractive conditions, including treating him as the successor to the family head. Even the elders of Shu Mountain urged him to go back."

"After that, he returned to the Jiang family... Yan Zi was heartbroken for quite some time. She thought I didn’t know, but in reality, I knew it all, hehe." As Empress Feng talked, she craftily smiled.

Did these two have a story?

Chu Liang looked in the direction of Biluo Peak. If that was so, Uncle Yan who remained single her whole life and is now raising another’s child...

It’s too tragic.

"For decades after that, we didn’t meet frequently. The Jiang Family and Shu Mountain are quite far apart, and each of us had our own things to take care of." Empress Feng sighed.

This kind of relationship probably felt like good friends from school who rarely kept in touch after graduation.

Chu Liang sighed, then quietly felt bitter.

Each of us had our own things to take care of... does it mean that Uncle Jiang had been working hard in the Jiang Family, Uncle Yan had been quietly cultivating at Biluo Peak, and you had been getting drunk every night at Silver Sword Peak?

It seems like you all have a bright future.

"The last time I saw him was at his grand wedding." Empress Feng recalled and chuckled awkwardly, "At that time, I drank too much and caused a bit of a scene."

It must have been a big scene...Chu Liang concluded in his heart.

"I can’t really be blamed. At that time, Yan Zi insisted on going and I knew she was surely heartbroken. So, it was inevitable that I drank a few more cups." Empress Feng said.

Don’t try to defend yourself. You’ve stirred trouble even when Uncle Yan wasn’t upset... Chu Liang continued to silently criticize.

"But his bride was also quite something. Although I only met her once, she left a deep impression on me." Empress Feng continued: "Not long after, the incident took place that shocked the entire Immortal Cultivation World. The Jiang family was annihilated overnight, rumored to be the work of the extremely mysterious Shenxu Temple. One day, he suddenly returned to Shu Mountain, handed over newborn Jiang Yue Bai to Yan Zi, and then he disappeared without a trace."

I have heard Senior Sister Jiang mention some of the events that happened later. Her mother emerged from Shenxu, and was targeted by the legendary Shenxu Temple.

The Jiang family experienced a disaster because of this, and she had never met her parents.

Chu Liang suddenly asked out of confusion: "Didn’t Empress Feng say that the wedding was her last encounter with him?"

Empress Feng shook her head: "The last time he came, I was too drunk and missed it."

Oh.

I see.