The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 409 - 180: The Stone Man with One Eye (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 409: Chapter 180: The Stone Man with One Eye (Please Subscribe)

Su Lianqing sensed a killing intent in every word and line written by the young master.

"Officials should not be feared, commoners should never be taken lightly." Something seemed to stir within her heart.

The rage of the insignificant is also rage; when it converges into a torrent, it can tear apart the world.

As the Daoist Scripture says, if the people are not afraid of death, how can one use death to frighten them?

Xu Qing continued, "The peasant uprising in East Mountain Province won’t end anytime soon; I plan to make a trip to Dragon Tiger Mountain first, you should come with me."

"What about Madam?" Su Lianqing asked.

Xu Qing: "There are a myriad of important matters in Jiangning Prefecture, and they are of great significance. After I leave, only with her in charge can I be at ease."

He paused, then added, "Inform our people, any important intelligence from Jiangning Prefecture should be given directly to Fayue, and he will deliver it to Madam."

Golden Ray Monastery was always bustling with people; it was originally an information hub for the Red Flower Society, and it’s natural for Fayue to be involved in their intelligence network.

However, Xu Qing’s expectations for Fayue involve more than just these matters; for now, it’s training.

Those around him, whether capable or not, must be used.

After all, if they are not capable, they can be nurtured.

In the world’s affairs, there are usually past precedents to follow; at worst, one can rely on staff members.

It’s not difficult to get things done; the real question for those in power is whether the doers can be used by oneself, and whether they will take their duties seriously.

This is also the most crucial meaning of the Recovery Society.

With the Recovery Society, Xu Qing has a foundation on which, like a spider spinning a web, he can spread his influence.

With some time before the grand Luo Heaven purification ritual, Xu Qing naturally must prepare thoroughly.

As for Mr. Wu’s plea for help, Xu Qing was in no rush.

The defensive system in Liao Dong had already been established, and with a veteran general in command, the situation was not as perilous as Mr. Wu had imagined.

He patiently replied to Wu’s letter, outlining the pros and cons.

Having gone to Mr. Wu, as long as one follows the established rules, one can basically return home safely with added glory.

Regarding his father-in-law, Xu Qing did not reply, because Mr. Feng had no specific demands, nor was there any serious matter; he only informed him about the situation in the capital.

He did not respond, but sending well-wishes was a matter of courtesy.

He knew that the civil unrest at Kong Mansion would be a catalyst; in the future, the affairs of the world would become more and more complex. Along with the complexity, there would necessarily be various contradictions and conflicts, as well as many devils and evil demons stirring up trouble.

How many events have risen and fallen throughout the ages - slowly, the Yangtze River flows unceasingly.

When Xu Qing returned to Jiangning Prefecture with Feng Wu, scholars from Yingtian Prefecture came to see them off, hoping that Xu Qing would leave behind a poem.

Xu Qing then copied one on the spot.

The poem was lengthy, but the many scholars there remembered a particular segment,

"I value profound tranquility over the shallowness of the vulgar world, cherishing the evening’s fragrant orchids, and breakfasting on the morning’s purple mist. With the appearance as fresh as Wang Qiao’s red pines and blooming flowers. The three immortals islands in the sea grow wings, while worldly affairs are but grains of sand."

A scholar commented, "I never expected that Xu Jieyuan, at such a young age, is already weary of the world’s turmoil and trivialities."

"His young age belies the breadth of his experiences, indeed far surpassing ours."

"Perhaps Xu Jieyuan is concerned about the civil unrest in Kong Mansion..."

The scholars each offered their interpretations, effectively just riding the wave of popularity. An article that takes down North Kong surely makes history.

At this time, Xu Qing’s poem expressing world-weariness revealed a savvy disposition.

People do not blame Xu Jieyuan for stirring up trouble; they blame North Kong for being weak. Normally, such matters involve both sides hurling insults, bickering for years, and everyone seizing the chance to gain some fame.

Who knew that before anyone could exert their full strength, North Kong would collapse.

As soon as the civil unrest in Kong Mansion broke out, it became clear that no matter the outcome, North Kong would undoubtedly fall due to this event.

Those who had received money from South Kong suddenly felt at ease.

Having taken the money and befriended the future Duke Yan Sheng, they enjoyed the benefits of both worlds, how wonderful.

Moreover, among Xie Quan’s scholarly friends, there were formidable individuals who diligently researched and proved that South Kong was the true direct descendant of the Master, while North Kong came from a collateral line.

Of course, Xu Jieyuan’s article also mentioned this point, but his main focus was that North Kong was not a descendant of the Master at all, tearing out their roots entirely.

Too radical!

While arguing that North Kong was from a collateral branch might seem to give them a way out, it secretly undercut them even further.

All in all, this confrontation, which everyone expected to last a long time, ended too swiftly. It’s like barely getting into it, without much sensation, and then it’s over.

A definite lack of satisfaction.

Furthermore, in the scholar community, some of the old scholars who supported North Kong burned their writings endorsing North Kong overnight.

For them, the swift conclusion of the affair turned out to be a good thing.

In the end, those who supported North Kong felt fortunate, while those opposed were left with a sense of loss.

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Xu Residence, study room.

Xu Qing said to Feng Wu, "I’ll be going to Dragon Tiger Mountain next, and won’t accompany Master Wei. He clearly has some ambition, but I haven’t seen the breadth of his vision yet; it’s not wise for us to make too many connections at this time. Plus, him being close to us might actually distance him from Duke Wei."

Feng Wu: "You make the decisions on these matters. Everything at home is safe with me. But you must be careful when you’re out. Have you mastered the Innate Entangling Silk Hand that I taught you?"

Xu Qing smiled, flicked at a roof beam, and his body slowly rose as if pulled by an invisible thread.

But quickly, Xu Qing fell back down.

This Innate Entangling Silk Hand uses Innate Qi to refine Qi into silk, tougher than the normally cultivated Qi Silk, and can produce miraculous effects at critical moments.

Actually, Xu Qing was no stranger to this technique, as it was somewhat akin to Spider-Man’s abilities from his past life, though currently, the Qi Silk he could generate was very limited in quantity and length.