Super Invincible Immortal Doctor -
Chapter 1273: The Last Asking Sword
Chapter 1273: Chapter 1273: The Last Asking Sword
Long Winter True Man listened to Ye Qingci’s words and was briefly stunned before he couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "Hahaha! What a humble admission of limited knowledge, truly!"
"Long Winter True Man."
Jinglong Xu Zijing appeared beside Long Winter, smiling as he spoke, "Interrupting a life-and-death duel, even you must come with us now."
Long Winter True Man, unconcerned, let Xu Zijing seal his mana. Having decided to intervene, he had prepared for the worst, but now it seemed things were going a bit better than he had expected.
As he was bound by Xu Zijing, Long Winter True Man’s gaze first rested on Ye Qingci, then on Su Chengyu, murmuring to himself, "No wonder fate has changed, it was not in vain that I delivered this sword one last time."
Pfft!
A spray of fresh blood burst forth as Xu Zijing slightly furrowed his brows, looking at the leaking mana from Long Winter True Man but ultimately saying nothing.
While aware of Long Winter’s condition, Xu Zijing knew that what needed to be done still had to be completed. With a glance, Huang Quan immediately understood Xu Zijing’s intention and advanced to escort Long Winter into the depths of the Demon Slayer Department.
Having had a brush with death, Su Chengyu was slightly shocked, then looked towards Ye Qingci to inquire about Long Winter True Man’s condition.
Ye Qingci shook her head, "The energy flow has ceased. Long Winter’s method of drawing the sword was never just to harm others; it also harmed himself. He has lived quietly for decades, probably realizing that he could only draw his sword one last time in this life."
Su Chengyu was shocked, whispering, "So there is such a way of cultivation?"
"Some pursue the Dao for immortality, others seek merely a clear conscience. Everyone’s path is different, and you will see even more variations in the future. Of course, extremes like Long Winter True Man are rare. He chose to ask his last sword of you, be content with that. Yet, did he find the answer he sought with his stroke?"
For Long Winter, Ye Qingci held her own respect.
Long Winter had struck ten killing blows, all in those chaotic times.
Almost every strike was for the peace of Xia Country.
Ye Qingci had never doubted that Long Winter had his own motives and beliefs in drawing his sword this time, which is why she had never harbored much hostility towards him.
However, Su Chengyu must not die, a stance Ye Qingci would not yield on.
That was one of her core beliefs in her own cultivation.
Settling her mind, Ye Qingci’s gaze landed on Su Chengyu. After looking at him, she then tossed the Dragon Slayer Sword directly to him.
As Su Chengyu was taken aback, Ye Qingci suddenly said, "This sword is of great significance to me. I lend it to you for now; do not tarnish its glory."
Aunt Ye...
Su Chengyu was shaken, suddenly understanding the intent behind Ye Qingci’s action.
He took a deep breath, bowed deeply to Ye Qingci, and thanked her, "Thank you, Cold Moon Envoy."
Breathing a sigh of relief and holding the Dragon Slayer Sword, a familiar sensation spread throughout his body. Since arriving in the Capital City, Su Chengyu had always felt something was missing; now, that discomfort dissolved completely.
Indeed, only when holding the Dragon Slayer did he truly feel like his most familiar self.
Su Chengyu turned to look at Zhao Shijue, who was still in shock and had not recovered, and softly asked, "Prince Jue, shall we continue?"
Zhao Shijue, hearing this, instinctively clenched his fist as their exchange was completely one-sided.
He even suspected that if Su Chengyu had truly intended to kill him, he would already be dead by Su Chengyu’s hand. If not for Long Winter True Man’s intervention, he would have already been defeated.
Continue?
With what shall I continue?
Am I destined to be just a pawn?
Zhao Shijue gave a wry smile, the flames of ambition within his heart already showing signs of extinguishing.
"Prince Jue, don’t forget that you still owe me three favors. Once everything settles down, I will be visiting the Jue King’s Mansion frequently."
Su Chengyu’s casual words stunned Zhao Shijue, who looked up at Su Chengyu’s smiling face, noticing for the first time a change in his demeanor.
Seeing Zhao Shijue’s peculiar expression, Su Chengyu spoke again, "Prince Jue wouldn’t welcome me, would he?"
"No... not at all."
Zhao Shijue subconsciously responded, his mind swirling with thoughts. After taking a deep breath, he bowed with clasped hands to Su Chengyu, "I concede."
Su Chengyu smiled but did not continue to press the issue, politely seeing Su Chengyu off.
Below the stage, Yang Junmo watched the odd exchange between the two men, furrowing his brows in confusion, "What sort of riddle are these two playing at?"
Zhuang Yihan glanced at him and said, "Can’t you see? Su Chengyu wants to get closer to Prince Jue, and Prince Jue has clearly realized that, which is why he willingly conceded."
"Ah? Zhao the Fourth really has no backbone?"
Zhuang Yihan frowned and immediately glanced at the outspoken man. Yang Junmo, realizing his slip, quickly hid behind Zhuang Yihan, not daring to say any more.
Zhuang Yihan looked around, relieved that no one had come to settle scores.
Soon, however, he realized, after all, this place was the Demon Slayer Department. Even though Yang Junmo did not belong here, no one would likely trouble this son of the Sect Master.
"It’s not a question of having or not having backbone. For Prince Jue, losing to Su Chengyu would cost him too much. Already not particularly influential in the Capital City, Prince Jue might very well have to withdraw from the competition or even—"
"Be transferred away from the Capital City?"
Yang Junmo quietly asked.
Zhuang Yihan nodded, then looked at Zhao Shijue, now stepping off the stage. "Unable to gain direct support from Imperial Concubine Chen, Zhao Shijue seeks to gain power in the Capital City; Su Chengyu is indeed a second-best choice for him, considering he and Lin An—"
"But that’s too risky, isn’t it? Su Chengyu and Lin An don’t even have a firm connection yet."
Yang Junmo remarked with a frown.
"But do you think Prince Jue has other options? A showdown? Even with Long Winter True Man’s intervention failing, he stands even less chance against Su Chengyu. Continuing the fight has long been pointless. Even if it’s not the best choice, it’s his only option."
Yang Junmo blinked, fully understanding, but his gaze towards Zhao Shijue still carried a trace of disdain.
Zhuang Yihan then continued, "That’s about enough, Yang Junmo. Su Chengyu is very likely to seek closer relations with Prince Jue, so don’t make things harder for him."
Yang Junmo furrowed his brows, then looked at Zhuang Yihan and said, "Wait a minute, Su Chengyu is my brother; why do you act like you know him better than I do?"
Zhuang Yihan laughed, "What? Just because you knew him earlier, does that mean your relationship has to be better?"
Yang Junmo was speechless, looking at Zhuang Yihan again, a sense of crisis dawning on him.
Not to mention Ye Qingci, he could not compare, but he always considered himself the most trustworthy person for Su Chengyu in the Capital City, and now Yang Junmo fell into a sense of crisis for the first time.
Hmm?
No, even if this guy has a good relationship with Su Chengyu, he wouldn’t be the one to go carousing with him; he was as close as one could get to Su Chengyu, incomparable by this man!
Realizing this, Yang Junmo suddenly felt relieved again, his animosity towards Zhuang Yihan completely dissipated, as he clapped him on the shoulder, "Not bad, though I wasn’t impressed with you before, since you think highly of my brother, that shows you have good taste and are worth befriending, Yang Junmo acknowledges you."
Zhuang Yihan grimaced subtly—truth be told, he didn’t really want to have too much to do with this notoriously frivolous character from the Capital City.
But for now... he would just take it one step at a time.
Thinking thus, Zhuang Yihan turned his attention towards the Long family side. If nothing unexpected happened, that would be the final obstacle Su Chengyu had to face.
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