Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 533 - 6 Sword Casting Sect [Request for Monthly Votes!]_1

Chapter 533: Chapter 6 Sword Casting Sect [Request for Monthly Votes!]_1

Just as Jiang Yuebai and the others were about to leave the city, a carriage approached from the opposite direction. Suddenly, the person in the carriage lifted the curtain and called out, "Jiangjiang!"

Looking over, the person in the carriage was Xu Hongqiu.

"Hong Qiu." Jiang Yuebai greeted with a smile too.

"Oh my, I’ve missed you so much after not seeing you for months." Xu Hongqiu leaped from the carriage and took Jiang Yuebai’s hand: "I just arrived in Emperor Qiu and went to find you guys immediately, only to discover you were not at your place."

She had been hanging out on Red Cotton Peak for a long time and had developed a deep friendship with Jiang Yuebai. It was only for the preparation of the Immortal Sect conference that she returned to the Whale Guild.

Unexpectedly, they ran into each other in Yu Capital City.

"We came for dinner. What brings you to the city this late?" Jiang Yuebai asked.

"I just arrived and I’m on my way to buy some scented powder." Xu Hongqiu laughed: "There’s a top-notch shop in Yu Capital City, where the master crafts different types of scented powder according to each person’s preference. Its craftsmanship is unparalleled. I’ve been using their product for a while now, but I haven’t had time to buy more these two months. It’s almost exhausted. As soon as I arrived in Yu City, I wanted to buy some to stock up."

"You should go ahead, we can catch up when you’re free." Jiang Yuebai said, "Don’t let them close before you get there."

"No worries, they stay open very late." Xu Hongqiu dragged her along: "Why not accompany me? Let the master prepare some for you too. You naturally smell great, but maybe wearing scented powder would make you even more attractive!"

"Me?" Jiang Yuebai hesitated a bit.

"Oh come on." Xu Hongqiu pulled her into the carriage, "It’s boring to go alone. Everyone else in the Whale Guild’s convoy, except me, are dull men. They wouldn’t speak a word in three days. It’s excruciatingly boring."

Behind Jiang Yuebai, Xu Ziyang and Ling Ao exchanged glances, unsure whether to intervene at this time or not...

"I’ll return later then. Let Junior Uncle Master Wang know, please." Jiang Yuebai couldn’t refuse and just had to join Xu Hongqiu in the carriage.

"Sure." Xu Ziyang nodded.

Xu Hongqiu and Jiang Yuebai rode in the carriage to a brightly lit long street. The carriage stopped between Aroma Square on the left side of the street and the Hundred Flower Building on the right side.

"This street is filled with brothels, hence there are also numerous shops selling make-up and tailoring clothes nearby." Xu Hongqiu explained, "When my dad brought me to Yu Capital City for business, he would always leave me at home and secretly visit here. He thought I was too young to know, but I knew what he was up to."

Jiang Yuebai didn’t say anything, just glanced outside.

"Thinking about it, Chu Liang is really good. He’s so rich now, but I’ve never seen him flirting with other girls or messing around, he’s devoted to you." Xu Hongqiu continued.

Jiang Yuebai paused before replying, "He is indeed good."

"We’re here." Xu Hongqiu announced.

The two got out of the carriage together, only to see the "good" Chu Liang exiting Hundred Flower Building across the street, a faint smile on his face, seeming quite satisfied.

The six eyes met, with three stunned faces.

At this moment, the crowd was surging down the long street, but the three of them stood frozen like rocks in a river.

Chu Liang was the first to snap back to reality. He hurriedly ran across the street, smiling at the two of them, "How come Miss Xu is here, and together with Senior Sister Jiang?"

"Great!" Xu Hongqiu rolled her eyes, "You have the nerve to ask! We didn’t expect to run into you here either!"

"I’m here to investigate a case." Chu Liang explained, "There’s a case from the Regent Residence, I happen to know some clues, so I came here to inquire."

"What sort of case needs you to investigate inside a brothel?" Xu Hongqiu pushed.

"It’s not appropriate to discuss. The Regent Residence directed me not to spread it around publicly." Chu Liang answered: "I just separated from Senior Sister Jiang and the others not too long ago, even visited Junior Brother Liu’s home. If I wanted to mess around in brothels, would I be out this quickly?"

"Who knows?" Xu Hongqiu gave him a hostile look, "Maybe you’re just that quick?"

"Absolutely not!" Chu Liang became anxious at once: "Don’t say such things in front of Senior Sister Jiang."

Jiang Yuebai said flatly, "What does it have to do with me?"

With that, she turned around, no longer wanting to engage him.

"Hey——" Chu Liang grabbed her hand, "I’ve just found some clues. Why don’t you come with me and check? You’ll understand once you see them."

Jiang Yuebai turned around to give him a look but didn’t refuse.

"Great!" Xu Hongqiu exclaimed loudly: "I want to verify on Jiangjiang’s behalf whether you’re lying."

"Aren’t you tired? It’s so late." Chu Liang suddenly asked.

"Huh?" Xu Hongqiu was taken aback by his question.

"If you’re tired, go home and rest. I can explain everything to you later." Chu Liang suggested.

"Ah..." Xu Hongqiu looked at Jiang Yuebai, "Should I be tired?"

Jiang Yuebai hesitated for a moment, then nodded gently.

"Well, I am tired."

All Xu Hongqiu could do was stay put and watch the backs of Chu Liang and Jiang Yuebai as they walked away together.

...

On the way out of the city, Chu Liang explained to Jiang Yuebai the events that had occurred earlier.

Although it wasn’t appropriate to publicize that the renowned chef had lost his knife, he thought it should be fine to tell Senior Sister Jiang alone... After all, Senior Sister Jiang wasn’t considered an outsider.

The key issue was, if he didn’t clarify soon, she would indeed become an outsider.

He explained why he had been at the Hundred Flower Building earlier. By the time they were about to reach the city gate, he finished explaining, then cautiously asked, "You understand now, right?"

"Are you done talking?" Jiang Yuebai responded lightly.

"Finished..." Chu Liang stated vacantly.

"Can you let me go now, I presume?" asked Jiang Yuebai.

"Ah..." Chu Liang hastily released Jiang Yuebai’s hand.

In his hurry earlier, he had been pulling her all this while, and it surprisingly didn’t feel wrong at the moment.

"I just want to accompany you to the Sword Casting Sect to take a look, if the famous knife can indeed be recovered, then I will believe you." Apparently, Jiang Yuebai’s countenance eased as she probably also believed Chu Liang’s words.

Sword Casting Sect.

Twenty years ago, this sect didn’t even exist, but now it has garnered an undeniable reputation within Yu Capital City, known by everyone.

Zhang Bailian, the sect leader of Sword Casting Sect, was once an unprivileged swordsmith in Yu Capital City. Despite his superior skill in forging swords, he was unknown due to lack of fame and high-quality materials needed for crafting famous treasure swords. He was powerless to outrun the reputation of the three great swordsmiths that the world praised and felt helpless.

Until later, when Prime Minister Su Qian came to power and widely recruited talents. Out of a try-and-see attitude, Zhang Bailian decided to serve the Prime Minister and was truly appreciated by Su Qian.

Su Qian provided him with resources and manpower. Zhang Bailian did not disappoint him, forged several famous swords, and suddenly became a swordsmith only second to Baili Tong in Yu Capital City. Su Qian also established the Sword Casting Sect for him, allowing him to accept apprentices and establish his own sect.

The Sword Casting Sect is now one of the eight sects under the command of the Prime Minister.

As for Zhao Tietou, he ranks highest in terms of cultivation among the few disciples directly taught by Zhang Bailian. What few people know is that Zhao Tietou also masters two divine skills.

He is not only a Sword Casting Sect apprentice, but also, because of his superior aptitude in cultivation, the Mirage Sect among the ’Eight Gates’ valued him and trained him for a while.

The Mirage Sect excels in infiltration and leaves no trace wherever it goes.

The reason why he knew so much was because he had paid Lady Yunshang well, who was willing to tell Chu Liang about Zhao Tietou’s family history.

This matter was purely coincidental for Chu Liang. Out of a desire to provide Senior Sister Jiang with a sumptuous feast she had always longed for, and having sniffed out some clues, he decided to investigate.

Now that the trail led to the Sword Casting Sect, it was like pointing at the Prime Minister.

He was wondering if it was worth meddling in this mess with the imminent Immortal Sect Assembly. He could inform the Regent Residence at most, and let them do the investigation; it could still be considered as his kindness to its farthest limit.

But at this point, even if it’s to prove his innocence, he has to find that famous knife.

First of all, launching a large-scale search was impossible.

While the famous knife couldn’t enter the magical storage tool, finding a mere knife in the vast Yu Capital City was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Additionally, as the Sword Casting Sect was backed by the Prime Minister Mansion, it was difficult to do anything to them without substantial evidence.

However, after a moment’s reflection, it was not difficult to figure out how the knife would be dealt with.

The thief is most likely not taking it home for cooking but is definitely intended to use as a weapon. But this stolen goods can’t be seen in public. To be used, one must alter its appearance.

As a divine weapon forged by Baili Tong, the famous knife is a globally recognized masterpiece. There won’t be many swordsmiths worldwide capable of refining and altering such a weapon.

Without a doubt, this knife must eventually fall into Sect Leader Zhang Bailian’s hands for re-refining.

Swordsmiths of that caliber create quite a spectacle when forging a weapon with natural signs of wonder. It is not uncommon unless you are like Baili Tong, who has the royal background and can set up a dedicated secret realm within the Imperial City and instead open the Sword Cottage outside the city.

The Sword Casting Sect is situated atop a flat peak fifty miles outside Yu Capital City, which by now has been entirely taken over by the Sword Casting Sect’s Sword Cottage, emitting bright firelights even at night.

Accordingly, even though Chu Liang and Jiang Yuebai had never been here, they managed to find the location instantly by following the general direction.

The Sword Cottage is a heavily guarded place, stacked with valuable weapons and materials, and protected by numerous prohibitions and formations.

But the Mirage Sect excels in infiltration, and these two were no exception.

About Chu Liang, needless to say, already being highly experienced, the sinister disposition of the Demon Sect folks was displayed instantly as he put on his black cloak.

Jiang Yuebai mastered an escape technique. Her infiltration divine skill was so exquisite that even Chu Liang couldn’t possibly find it in a short time.

The two of them, shoulder to shoulder, snuck into the Sword Casting Sect like a gentle night breeze.

As for which Sword Cottage belongs to Zhang Bailian, it was not hard to distinguish that the brightest firelight naturally belonged to him.

The two swiftly brushed past and arrived at the back of the Sword Cottage, pausing slightly.

At this moment, the night wind carried sounds of the two disciples guarding the Sword Cottage conversing.

One asked, "What’s gotten into our master that he’s even forging at night?"

"It must be a task assigned by the Prime Minister." another said, "To forge a divine weapon for the Thirteenth Prince before the start of the Immortal Sect Assembly."

"Thirteenth Prince?" the other was puzzled, "Isn’t the Prime Minister always on good terms with the Second Prince?"

The other laughed, "Heh heh, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes here that those in the know understand..."

His voice was intermittent in the wind, and he started to use vague and indistinct words like "don’t ask if you don’t understand", "deep implications", "you can’t handle it"...

Having heard nothing more useful, Jiang Yuebai transmitted, "Divine Sense can’t penetrate it. We need to sneak into the Sword Cottage to see."

"Right," answered Chu Liang.

Immediately, ghostly figures appeared behind the two disciples guarding the Sword Cottage. After two muffled thumps, the two were dragged into a clump of grass nearby for hiding.

Following that, Chu Liang and Jiang Yuebai boldly sneaked in.