Eternal Saber

Chapter 450 - 56: True Monarch of Longevity

The next day, numerous Jianghu figures began to say their farewells and left Langya Pavilion one after another.

Afraid of being punished by Madam Su, Su Muzhe also sneaked away, his whereabouts unknown.

So much happened yesterday that Madam Su hadn’t had time to settle accounts with him.

It was only during breakfast that they discovered that Su Muzhe had run away.

Perhaps due to old age, she had become more sentimental, and instead of a furious outburst, Madam Su merely complained a little, and the matter was dropped.

It seemed that regarding the matters between Su Muzhe and Yan Shu, the old lady had no intention of interfering either.

However, she was still quite concerned about when she might hold a great-grandchild.

Shen Zhiyuan departed at noon with Su Li to head to Yuezhou’s Medical Hidden Hall to recuperate.

Mei Zhenyu and Zhu Lingxue also came to bid farewell to Chen Tang, preparing to return to the Plum Blossom Sword Sect.

To speak of it, Chen Tang’s journey into the Great Xia Martial World had greatly benefited from their guidance along the way.

Mei Zhenyu invited Chen Tang to definitely visit and stay for a while at the Plum Blossom Sword Sect after leaving Langya Pavilion to receive a proper welcome.

The Plum Blossom Sword Sect is located on Plum Blossom Peak in Wu State.

Chen Tang, who wished to go to Yuezhou, would pass by the vicinity of Plum Blossom Peak.

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Chen Tang no longer declined and accepted with a smile.

A day later, the hustle and bustle of Langya Pavilion was no more, leaving it much quieter than before.

After lunch, Chen Tang finally had the opportunity to have a private conversation with Zhiwei.

There were some doubts in his heart that he wanted to ask face to face.

Chen Tang asked, "Zhiwei, I heard from Sister Mu that you apprenticed under a powerful Mystic Master. Who is this person? How did you return to Langya Pavilion later?"

Zhiwei replied, "My master is Duke Lei Sun Jing of the Profound Celestial Sect."

As expected!

Previously, when Ming Yue Wanderer talked about the Profound Celestial Sect of Great Xia, he mentioned two figures: Duke Lei Sun Jing and Wind Master Du Ling.

If Zhiwei had a talent for the thunder element of the Profound Sect, it was most likely she would apprentice under Duke Lei.

Zhiwei continued, "I hadn’t been cultivating under my master for long when I suddenly received a mission to go to Langya Pavilion, disguise myself as a missing girl from Langya Pavilion, and stay undercover."

"Ah?"

Chen Tang was surprised.

Duke Lei Sun Jing had Zhiwei infiltrate Langya Pavilion and impersonate Ye Taoyuan’s daughter.

Yet, by a twist of fate, Zhiwei was indeed Ye Taoyuan’s daughter.

Speaking of this, Zhiwei felt a sense of wonder and said, "It seems like divine intervention. After Master explained the ins and outs of the battle in Huiji City, I recalled many things."

"My family was destroyed and I was sold to Beiqian because of the Profound Celestial Sect!"

Chen Tang felt another doubt rising in his heart and asked, "Did Duke Lei never suspect you? After all, your name is Zhiwei, and the missing daughter of Female Knight Ye was also called Zhiwei."

"I have to thank Sister Mu for that."

Zhiwei said, "Back then, when I was about to join the Profound Sect, Sister Mu mentioned that people in the Profound Sect often have some sort of religious name, so she gave me one, calling me ’Nanzhi.’"

Chen Tang suddenly understood and said, "So when you joined Duke Lei’s tutelage, you were actually called Nanzhi?"

"That’s right."

Zhiwei nodded and said, "My master and others thought my original name was Chen Nanzhi."

"And then what happened?"

Chen Tang asked again, "When you went missing, you were so young, Female Knight Ye might not have been able to recognize you, right? I heard that over the years, many people tried to impersonate you, only to be driven out by Langya Pavilion."

"When I first arrived at Langya Pavilion, others did not recognize me."

Speaking of this, Zhiwei’s eyes slightly reddened and said, "But when my mother saw me, she cried immediately."

"Later, my mother told me she couldn’t explain why; it was purely instinct that made her recognize me."

Chen Tang felt deeply moved by this.

Perhaps this is the inexplicable bond of blood, the innate connection between mother and child.

Zhiwei continued, "But others still didn’t believe it, until I performed that style of swordsmanship, which dispelled all doubts."

Chen Tang nodded.

That style of swordsmanship was essentially endorsed by the Sword Sect.

Chen Tang asked, "So the Profound Celestial Sect still doesn’t know your true identity, right?"

Zhiwei nodded.

Originally, Zhiwei’s presence was the Profound Celestial Sect’s spy within Langya Pavilion.

But now, she has become a pawn for Langya Pavilion inside the Profound Celestial Sect.

Of course, this carries extreme danger.

If Zhiwei’s identity were exposed, the Profound Celestial Sect would definitely not spare her!

Chen Tang asked, "What is the cultivation level of Duke Lei and Wind Master?"

"They should be at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm, equivalent to the Peak of a Grandmaster in Martial Arts."

Zhiwei said, "But if the two of them join forces, they can form a Wind and Thunder Array, which greatly enhances their strength and is said to rival a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm."

"Moreover, besides the two of them, the Profound Celestial Sect has two other Nascent Soul Realm experts who should not be underestimated."

"One is Duke Lei’s nephew, named Sun Lingxiu, also my senior brother, known in the sect as ’True Monarch of Longevity.’ His strength is second only to Duke Lei. The other is named Lu Xun, who is the senior disciple of Wind Master Du Ling."

Chen Tang secretly frowned.

It seems that the Profound Celestial Sect’s influence in Nanxia should not be underestimated either.

It’s just that the restraint of the Imperial Court and Jianghu has prevented them from achieving anything significant.

The two continued to chat about the experiences they had after parting ways.

Before they knew it, it was already evening. After having dinner, they each returned to their rooms to rest.

In the following days, Chen Tang stayed at Langya Pavilion to recuperate.

With Su Li’s healing medicine, combined with the Vajra Relic and seated meditation treatment, the injury on Chen Tang’s right arm had completely healed.

Chen Tang originally planned to leave with Ah Li.

But Zhiwei was really reluctant to let him go, and with Madam Su and Ye Taoyuan’s persuasion, Chen Tang had no choice but to plan for an extended stay.

Ye Taoyuan’s words also made sense.

In the past few days, the events that happened in Langya Pavilion in just one day and night had already spread throughout the Capital City.

Whether in Jianghu or the Imperial Court, on the streets or in inns and brothels, the most talked-about name is Chen Tang!

Uncle Wang was right; in just a few days, Chen Tang had already become famous in Jinghua!

According to Ye Taoyuan, Chen Tang was now at the height of his fame.

With Xia Yuanxian overthrown, Sword Casting Manor under new management, and the Profound Celestial Sect suffering damage, countless eyes were on him.

Leaving Langya Pavilion now would be too dangerous.

It’s better to stay in Langya Pavilion for now and lie low.

Wait until this blows over.

In the coming days, people from the Capital City frequently came to visit, wanting to see Chen Tang.

Some wanted to witness his demeanor, while others wanted to spar with him.

Chen Tang refused to meet them all.

Even young talents and martial arts rookies from the Capital, as well as high-ranking officials, sent people over to invite Chen Tang to the Capital for a meeting.

Chen Tang declined all of them.

The Capital City’s top courtesan even sent a letter for him.

Without even looking at it, Chen Tang casually tossed it aside.

Madam Su, Ye Taoyuan, and others quietly observed from the sidelines, knowing that Chen Tang was not swayed by fame and fortune, they could not help but nod in approval, feeling even more satisfied within.

At this young age, it is easiest to be seduced by fame and fortune.

Now, Chen Tang could be said to have become famous overnight, with beauties inviting him, surrounded by decadence; along with everyone’s praise, it’s easy to lose control.

But Chen Tang seemed to possess a steadiness and experience beyond his years!