The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1553 - 1550 Bai Lang and Qing’er!

Chapter 1553: Chapter 1550 Bai Lang and Qing’er!

As the Spirit Boat continued to approach, the vast city by the sea appeared in Lin Bai’s sight.

"Is that Haizhen City?"

Lin Bai’s eyes showed a hint of surprise, and he spoke with some excitement.

Even though they were still a hundred miles away from Haizhen City, Lin Bai could faintly hear the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks.

"Yes, that is Haizhen City." Yue Qing also had a hint of joy in her eyes: "Haizhen City was built on a cliff at the boundary between the Linhai Dynasty’s mainland and the White Dragon Sea, standing by the sea, and is considered a fortress city within the Linhai Dynasty."

Lin Bai nodded slightly. Even from this distant view, Lin Bai could feel the ancient city’s vibrant spirit pervading the air.

Lu Ao and Fang Jin also came over from the cockpit, looking at the giant city, their faces revealing a hint of joy.

"You two should also get a bit closer." Lu Ao said with a smile, looking at Lin Bai and Yue Qing.

Lin Bai and Yue Qing were both stunned, confused, looking at Lu Ao, not understanding the meaning behind his words?

Fang Jin just smiled without saying a word.

"Look at the two of you standing together, staying as far as ten meters apart. What kind of couple looks like this? Not to mention a couple, even friends wouldn’t stand so far apart," Lu Ao said with a wry smile: "Since we are acting, let’s at least look the part."

"Haizhen City is up ahead, and the Silver Moon Commerce Association is one of the local powers. Every movement we make when we enter Haizhen City is something the Silver Moon Commerce Association could easily investigate in the future."

"So, we can’t afford to be careless."

Lu Ao cautioned repeatedly.

"I think Lu Ao is right, Brother Dongfang, you and Miss Yue Qing really don’t look like a couple right now," said Fang Jin calmly.

Lin Bai was stunned and glanced at Yue Qing.

Yue Qing also looked puzzled. Although Yue Qing was slightly older than Lin Bai, she had no understanding of romantic affairs, not to mention falling in love with a man, she was even reluctant to get too close to one.

Lin Bai gave a wry smile, took a few steps toward Yue Qing, and reached out to wrap his arm around Yue Qing’s slender waist.

Yue Qing’s face suddenly turned crimson, her gaze became fixed, evidently startled by Lin Bai’s action.

From childhood to this day, no man had ever made such intimate physical contact with her; she couldn’t help but feel as if a deer was pounding in her heart.

"Does this look more like it?" Lin Bai asked with a smile.

Lu Ao and Fang Jin both nodded: "That’s more like it."

With Yue Qing in his arms, Lin Bai could clearly feel Yue Qing’s heartbeat speeding up, her body occasionally trembling slightly as if shivering.

"No offence, Lu Ao and Fang Jin are right. We’re about to enter Haizhen City, and if we don’t put on a bit of a show, I’m afraid the people from the Silver Moon Commerce Association won’t believe us."

Lin Bai said solemnly, without a trace of indecency.

"I understand." Yue Qing nodded lightly, knowing that it was time to act like a married couple, which is why she didn’t push Lin Bai away when he embraced her just now.

Otherwise, on a normal day, if Lin Bai dared to get close to her, Yue Qing would probably have slashed him with her sword.

The Spirit Boat flew into Haizhen City.

Lin Bai and the other three stood on the Spirit Boat, looking down at the bustling streets below.

"Haizhen City is really lively." Lu Ao and Fang Jin both said happily.

"The Divine Weapon Feast is about to start. This event happens once every twenty years, and each occasion draws a large number of martial artists and strong individuals, inevitably including many family and dynasty dignitaries!"

"There will also be many families of artifact refiners, many senior experts."

"And of course, many spectators." Yue Qing gently spoke, explaining to Lu Ao and Lin Bai.

"I heard that the Divine Weapon Feast mainly consists of two rankings, is that correct?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

"Yes, the Divine Weapon Feast mainly involves two rankings, one is the Divine Iron Ranking and the other is the Top Martial Spirit Weapon Ranking," Yue Qing said indifferently.

"At the top of the Divine Iron Ranking is the Incorruptible Divine Iron! However, this Divine Iron is rarely found in Lingnan, and the Divine Iron mines inside the Linhai Dynasty have been completely exhausted."

"The top five Divine Soldier Weapons on the Top Martial Spirit Weapon Ranking are the Five Swords of Gods, Demons, Monsters, Immortals, and Ghosts. These five peerless famous swords have held their positions on the ranking for ten thousand years, with no one able to shake their status."

"Brother Dongfang, the Demonic Sword in your hand ranks third on the Top Martial Spirit Weapon Ranking."

Yue Qing spoke at a measured pace, and when she mentioned the Demonic Sword, a flicker of excitement clearly lit up in her eyes. Being a Sword Cultivator herself, she naturally had a deep admiration for renowned swords.

Upon hearing Yue Qing’s words, Lu Ao frowned and said, "Still calling him Brother Dongfang? Miss Yue Qing, isn’t it time to change the address?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qing’s eyes showed a hint of shyness: "Hu...husband..."

Lu Ao laughed and said, "That’s right, that’s how a married couple should address each other."

"Miss Yue Qing, you don’t have to listen to what old brother Lu Ao says; he’s just enjoying the drama and doesn’t mind stirring things up." Lin Bai gave Lu Ao a speechless glance and lightly chuckled, "But since it’s all part of the act, it should indeed be more realistic."

"If it makes you uncomfortable, just call me Bai Lang and I will call you Qing’er."

Upon hearing this, Yue Qing chuckled lightly: "This is indeed easier to say than ’husband’, Bai Lang."

In the Martial World, since warriors often need to train outside for years, if a couple travels together, they cannot address each other with intimate terms like ’husband’ in public. Hence, they use ’Lang Jun’ instead.

That’s where the saying of heartfelt affections comes from.

The Spirit Boat swept over most of Haizhen City and now swiftly arrived above the Silver Moon Commerce Association’s headquarters.

Yue Qing, aboard the Spirit Boat, saw the buildings below flying the flags of the Silver Moon Commerce Association. The shy look on her face disappeared, replaced by a solemn and chilling expression in her eyes.

"We’ve arrived," Yue Qing said coldly.

Hearing this from Yue Qing, Lin Bai and the others understood that this place was indeed the headquarters of the Silver Moon Commerce Association.

The Spirit Boat landed in a square at the headquarters of the Silver Moon Commerce Association, and immediately a cheerfully laughing middle-aged man in brocade robe came walking towards them, bowing with his hands clasped from a distance: "I’m Tian Kun, a steward of the Silver Moon Commerce Association. I wonder if there’s anything our Silver Moon Commerce Association can provide for our distinguished guests?"

Yue Qing and Lin Bai disembarked from the Spirit Boat, accompanied by Lu Ao and Fang Jin.

"Steward Tian Kun," Yue Qing said softly upon seeing the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man recognized her voice; he suddenly looked up, and upon seeing Yue Qing, his pupils shrank: "Miss Yue Qing! How have you come back?"

Yue Qing lightly chuckled: "Why can’t I come back? Isn’t this place my home?"

The middle-aged man, Tian Kun, awkwardly smiled, stunned: "Miss is right, this place was founded by the Old President himself, and as the Young Master of the Silver Moon Commerce Association, you naturally can come back anytime."

Yue Qing walked straight ahead, ignoring Tian Kun. As she passed by Tian Kun, she coldly said: "Steward Tian Kun, go inform my Second Uncle and all the senior members currently in the Silver Moon Commerce Association to gather at the Conference Hall. Tell them Yue Qing has returned."

"Also, arrange accommodations for these three friends of mine!"

"I will wait for them in the Conference Hall."

Yue Qing spoke coldly and continued walking forward without paying further attention to Tian Kun.

Lin Bai and the others followed her.

After Yue Qing walked away, the respectful look on Tian Kun’s face disappeared, and he suddenly sneered coldly: "Acting so high and mighty? Your father is already dead, and it won’t be long. Once Vice President Yue Zheng formally takes the position of President, your position as Young Master won’t even compare to a mere steward like me."

"Just wait, Yue Qing, your tough days are coming."

Tian Kun snorted coldly and left with a flick of his