Eternal Saber

Chapter 424 - 30: Scheming

In the courtyard, beneath the pavilion.

Lin Mubai’s face was as still as water.

Xiao Wuhen looked displeased, grumbling nonstop.

The others didn’t feel too happy either.

Chen Tang had just managed to spoil Lin Mubai’s mood, and then Song Wu appeared and overturned the table.

The Drunken Eight Immortals wine was spilled all over the ground, leaving everyone with empty hopes.

"What a pity, what a waste."

Han Yue smacked his lips and sighed.

Liu Yingxiu snorted, "Now none of us will get a drink."

"Everyone, calm down."

Su Muzhe tried to soothe everyone’s emotions, saying, "None of us expected that Brother Chen and Deputy General Song were friends, and indeed Deputy General Song has quite a temper."

"He’s to blame for this!"

Xiao Wuhen snorted, "He ruined Brother Shen’s book, and we stood up for Brother Shen, which led to the quarrel."

"Yes, yes."

Su Muzhe agreed, "Brother Shen is caught in the middle, it’s difficult for him, let’s be understanding."

Xiao Wuhen continued to complain, "This Deputy General Song can’t distinguish right from wrong, saying we’re bullying others with our power, but isn’t he using his rank to suppress us?"

The others stayed silent and didn’t respond.

Xiao Wuhen quickly turned to Lin Mubai, asking, "Right, Brother Lin?"

Lin Mubai muttered, acknowledging it perfunctorily.

Xiao Wuhen continued, "Song Wu also said that Chen Tang knows the Jade Flute Fairy, but I think he’s bluffing."

Lin Mubai pondered briefly, then turned to Dongfang Qing and asked, "Miss Dongfang, the Jade Flute Fairy once practiced in Celestial Sound Valley, what type of person is she?"

Dongfang Qing shook her head, "Senior Sister Jade Flute often keeps to herself. From what I know of her, she wouldn’t get too close to any man."

Xiao Wuhen said, "See, that’s what I said! What kind of person is the Jade Flute Fairy, how could she associate with someone like Chen Tang, who’s neither associated with any sect nor has a Jianghu name."

"A person’s reputation precedes them. In the Jianghu, our name is our face."

Yan Shu listening on the side was growing impatient.

The person has left, what are you bragging about here?

Why didn’t you act tough like this when they were here just now?

Just about to make some sarcastic remarks, she felt a gaze upon her.

Su Muzhe seemed to see through her thoughts and discreetly shook his head.

"Brother Su, young heroes, I won’t disturb you any longer, I’ll take my leave now."

With Chen Tang gone, Mei Zhenyu naturally couldn’t stay, preparing to leave with Zhu Lingxue and Ah Li.

"Safe travels, Brother Mei."

Su Muzhe was about to see off the three of Mei Zhenyu when he suddenly hesitated and asked, "What was her name, the girl who was with Brother Chen, where did she go?"

Su Muzhe only remembered there was a young girl following Chen Tang.

But now, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t remember her name or what she looked like.

Present were all experts from the Wind and Cloud Ranking, yet no one noticed when Ah Li left.

Mei Zhenyu was not surprised and said, "She probably left with Brother Chen just now."

After sending Mei Zhenyu and Zhu Lingxue to the courtyard gate, Su Muzhe was about to turn back to check on the others, when he saw a man and a woman walking over from a distance.

He was more familiar with the woman, Ye Taoyuan, whom he called Aunt Ye.

And the man beside her, he seemed to have seen him somewhere before.

Su Muzhe thought hard and vaguely remembered meeting this man when he was very young, this person seemed to be...

"Marshal Xuan?"

As Su Muzhe pondered, the two had already approached, and he instinctively asked, his eyes full of anticipation, his heart pounding.

Ye Taoyuan shook her head and teased Ye Xuan, "Your name carries more weight, once this young one saw you, he didn’t even greet me."

"Aunt Ye."

Su Muzhe came back to his senses and hurriedly clasped his fists in salute to Ye Taoyuan.

Ye Taoyuan’s previous words also indicated he guessed right!

This man before him was the legendary ’Marshal Xuan,’ Ye Xuan, who formed the Northern Expedition Army and emerged victorious in every battle!

Ye Xuan glanced at Su Muzhe, nodding as a greeting.

Hearing the commotion at the gate, those near the pavilion all turned to look.

Marshal Xuan?

Su Muzhe’s voice was crystal clear to everyone.

Marshal Xuan has arrived!

Lin Mubai, Dongfang Qing, Han Yue, and the others rushed over to see the mysterious presence of the man in the dark robe at the gate, all deeply moved!

When Ye Xuan fought in battles, these juniors hadn’t even been born yet.

Afterwards, Ye Xuan surrendered his power, retired to East Mountain, and seldom set foot in the Jianghu.

Not to mention the youths from other sects, even Su Muzhe, from the Su Clan, had only seen Ye Xuan once by chance as a child.

In these young people’s hearts, Ye Xuan was like a War God!

The Sword Sect elder was like an immortal, ethereal and elusive.

But Marshal Xuan appeared far more tangible in the hearts of young people.

Ye Xuan’s life was nothing short of legendary to them!

Invincible across the Jianghu.

To protect the Great Xia people from the trampling of alien races’ iron hooves, he temporarily formed an unstoppable army and achieved unprecedented feats!

Afterwards, he relinquished power willingly, retiring to the mountains.

Away he went, sweeping away any lingering fame and achievements.

For years now, Ye Xuan has stayed away from the mountain.

But whether in the court or Jianghu, legends of him abound!

In the Jianghu, where the sword points, there is invincibility, a single call responds to many.

In the court halls, he could command winds and rains, hold positions of power and responsibility!

Which young person doesn’t yearn for such experiences?

Moreover, Ye Xuan hails from the East Mountain Sword Pavilion.

And the Wind and Cloud Ranking and the Heaven-Earth-Man Rankings all originate from the Sword Pavilion.

"Is it really, really Marshal Xuan?"

Han Yue still had doubts, stammering.

Lin Mubai had already gone forward, respectful, bowing, "Junior Lin Mubai of Lu Mountain Sword Sect greets Marshal Xuan."

"Junior Dongfang Qing of Celestial Sound Valley greets Marshal Xuan."

"Junior Xiao Wuhen of the Water Moon Blade Sect greets Marshal Xuan."

These young people, who moments ago held their heads high, now all began to introduce themselves humbly in front of Ye Xuan.

The Jianghu names they cared about before didn’t dare mention in front of Ye Xuan.

To mention oneself as a Wind and Cloud Ranking leader or Traceless Saber in front of Marshal Xuan was simply inviting humiliation.

Lin Mubai noticed Ye Taoyuan next to Ye Xuan and responded first, bowing deeply again, "Greetings to the Female Knight Ye."

The others also came forward to pay respects.

Ye Taoyuan smiled and nodded, introducing to Ye Xuan, "These are the elites from the Wind and Cloud Ranking, you should have heard of them."

Ye Xuan maintained a calm expression, simply nodding.

"What were you arguing about just now?"

Ye Taoyuan asked.

Su Muzhe reacted quickly, smiling, "Aunt Ye, it’s nothing, just some small misunderstandings, all resolved now."

"That’s good."

Ye Taoyuan nodded.

Suddenly, Lin Mubai spoke up, "It’s all my fault, angered Brother Shen’s friend, also spoiled the mood, truly sorry."

Su Muzhe frowned at his words.

If Lin Mubai hadn’t spoken, this matter would’ve been settled.

In front of Aunt Ye and Marshal Xuan, his sudden remark might stir up more trouble!