The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 508 - 4 Xiao Family Eight Diagrams

Chapter 508: Chapter 4 Xiao Family Eight Diagrams

Yu Jian Manor, one of the three Sword Tao Holy Lands that emerged from the split of Sword God Lake in the past. The manor master, Xiao Qianxiu, is the descendant of the last Master of Sword God Lake and inherited the mission of Chong Guang Sword God Lake, as well as the humiliation of being defeated by the "Sword God" Nangong Duanjian.

Hence, when Xiao Qianxiu was young, he was extremely fierce and brave, seeking to test his sword against the world, even more obsessed with the sword than Yuan Jianyi of the Sword Palace nowadays.

"When Xiao Qianxiu was young, he injured his kidney after a sword fight. Though he could still perform marital duties, he had neither son nor daughter," Qing Yu muttered to himself while looking at the dossier about Xiao Qianxiu, feeling quite conflicted.

Amusing or odd, Qing Yu felt it was a bit of both.

Xiao Qianxiu was the sole line of transmission. If he had no descendants, the Xiao family could very well die out. Thus, at that time, Xiao Qianxiu was incredibly frantic, not even practicing with the sword anymore, and took twenty-three concubines, working day and night.

Unfortunately, there was still no sign of hope.

Finally, Xiao Qianxiu, in despair, adopted a godson as his heir.

This godson was exceedingly talented and advanced rapidly in the Sword Dao, perfectly meeting Xiao Qianxiu’s expectations, except for one flaw: he was not of Xiao’s bloodline.

And this flaw, after Xiao Qianxiu ascended to the God Realm, became a deep rift between father and son.

Twenty-four years ago, the seventy-year-old Xiao Qianxiu suddenly had twins, the seventh concubine bore him sons Xiao Chengming and Xiao Chengye.

Logically, when ascending to the God Realm, it should have healed all internal injuries, truly able to completely restore Xiao Qianxiu’s damaged kidney.

However, after ascending to the God Realm, martial artists are no longer mere mortals, and the chance to have offspring is extremely small. Yet, Xiao Qianxiu incredibly succeeded.

Even he never expected that he would suddenly have two biological sons.

Amidst a chorus of congratulations, Yu Jian Manor gained two heirs, and the previously mentioned godson started to gradually retreat into the background.

"From fourteen years ago, when Xiao Chengming and Xiao Chengye officially began practising martial arts, Xiao Qiye, the godson, has been secluded in a remote courtyard, never seen until half a month ago when he appeared in Yu Jian Manor, already a True Core Realm cultivator······"

Qing Yu looked at the dossier with suspicion in his eyes.

"Xiao Qiye was already a famous youth over twenty years ago, and fourteen years prior, he was already a late-stage Divine Origin Realm martial artist. During that time, though the two young masters of Yu Jian Manor just began practising martial arts, Xiao Qiye shouldn’t have been forced to retire."

Such a leading figure of the new generation suddenly retiring doesn’t seem like something Xiao Qianxiu would foolishly do. Plus, with Xiao Qianxiu’s ambition, it wouldn’t make sense for such a symbolic figure to just retire.

"There must be a secret," Qing Yu stated.

Though it seemed like a typical family ethical drama, if you can grasp some exploitable elements, they could prove unexpectedly effective at the right time.

Moreover, Xiao Chengming died in Cuige Town, and Xiao Chengye was incompetent. Nowadays in Yu Jian Manor, Xiao Qiye is a central force, the most likely competitor for the future master of the manor.

If Xiao Qiye can be handled, it would also be a huge blow to Yu Jian Manor.

Of course, whether to deal with Xiao Qiye depends on his relationship with his adoptive father. If the two have a bad relationship, well, there’s plenty that can be exploited.

Qing Yu continued to read through the dossier of Yu Jian Manor, seeking any opportunity to exploit. When dealing with major forces, one must methodically chip away at them, unless you vastly surpass the opponent in strength, for this method is the best and most effective.

"Xiao Chengye has always been arrogant and tyrannical because of his identity as the young master. Hmm, that can be used······"

"Xiao Qianxiu has rarely interacted with his many concubines in recent years, even more rarely sharing a room. Has the intelligence level of Shadow Pavilion reached such a stage already? Even this can be found out; let’s note it down······"

"And also about Xiao Qiye······"

As Qing Yu was analyzing the intelligence, the door to the study suddenly opened, and Zhang Xuanji stepped in.

’This Elixir Demon, couldn’t he knock first? After all, he was once a disciple of Dragon Tiger Mountain, born to a great family,’ Qing Yu helplessly thought.

Zhang Xuanji had been a loner these years, even secluding himself in the mountains for several years, expecting him to understand etiquette was indeed a bit difficult.

"Brother Xuanji, what brings you here?" Qing Yu asked.

"Just now, while out searching for suitable Medicine Man materials, I encountered traces of people from Zhenwu Sect and Dragon Tiger Mountain," Zhang Xuanji declared straightforwardly.

"Zhenwu Sect and Dragon Tiger Mountain······" Qing Yu mused.

This was a small town near Yu Jian Manor, the appearance of people from Zhenwu Sect and Dragon Tiger Mountain here was unusual.

Both Zhenwu Sect and Yu Jian Manor were against the Shadow King, so their people meeting could be understood. However, Dragon Tiger Mountain was a different case.

"Are they all in the True Pill Realm?" Qing Yu asked, looking up.

If not at the True Pill Realm, with Zhang Xuanji’s methods of attack, he would not have come back empty-handed.

"Yes, True Pill Realm, two from Zhenwu Sect, one from Dragon Tiger Mountain."

Zhang Xuanji’s eyes seemed to flash with green light, filled with desire and greed. Dragon Tiger Mountain’s True Pill, something Zhang Xuanji had long craved, he was eager to unlock the secrets of the latter part of the Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture.

"Though I am confident that I can retreat intact from a battle against these three, and even possibly kill one of them, capturing the True Pill Realm martial artist from Dragon Tiger Mountain is extremely difficult. Thus, I need your help," Zhang Xuanji stated directly.

With Zhang Xuanji’s strength, coupled with a surprise attack, killing one would not be difficult, but capturing a True Pill Realm martial artist from Dragon Tiger Mountain was another thing entirely.

Martial artists are not props, and True Pills are not indestructible. In fact, upon reaching the True Pill Realm, martial artists gain another desperate measure.

That is, to self-destruct their True Pill, obtaining a boost of tremendous power for a short duration.

Moreover, even if one could capture the opponent, if not careful, there is always a chance for the opponent to commit suicide by destroying their own True Pill.

Although such drastic personalities are not common, one might just be here.

Moreover, what if they recognize Zhang Xuanji?

Elixir Demon, though not active in worldly society, his infamous reputation has continued to spread. Falling into the hands of the Elixir Demon, often, it would be better to be dead.

These True Pill Realm martial artists were generally people over the age of forty or fifty, and it is quite likely they had seen Zhang Xuanji before. After all, when Zhang Xuanji defected from Dragon Tiger Mountain, his portraits were plastered all over the worldly society.

"Then let’s set off." Qing Yu took out the two-part Dark Gold Mask and put it on.

At that moment, he was already wearing Dark Gold Armor. With the mask on, he could step out.