Eternal Saber

Chapter 468 - 74: Long Time No See

In Great Xia, there is no curfew, even at midnight, the Capital City is still brightly lit.

Cyan Jade Tower, Yaohua Pavilion.

This room rarely opens to outsiders and is located at the deepest part of Cyan Jade Tower.

At this moment, inside Yaohua Pavilion, the light smoke from the incense burner curls upward, exuding a fragrance mixed with sandalwood and orchids.

In the center of the room, a round purple sandalwood table is filled with delicacies from mountains and seas, fine wines, and dishes, surrounded by three people.

’Thousand Shadows Sword’ Lin Mubai, ’Traceless Saber’ Xiao Wuhen, ’Thousand-Faced Fox’ Liu Yingxiu.

The three of them listened with their eyes closed.

On the other side, the Capital City’s foremost courtesan ’Liu Mengzhen’ was playing the guqin at the head of the table, her slender jade fingers plucking the strings, producing extremely beautiful music that intoxicated those who heard it.

There was another person in the room, standing by the window, looking out, holding a cup of wine, seeming lost in thought.

After a long moment, the piece finished playing.

Xiao Wuhen couldn’t help clapping and praised, "Having the fortune to hear a piece from Miss Mengzhen, I have no regrets in this life, even if I were to die immediately, it would be worth it."

"As long as Master Xiao likes it."

Liu Mengzhen’s voice was soft and charming, her lotus steps lightly moving as she walked towards them.

Liu Yingxiu’s eyes rippled as she looked towards the young man by the window, saying, "If it weren’t for Crown Prince Yuan Xian today, we wouldn’t have had this opportunity to come to this Yaohua Pavilion and hear Sister Liu’s heavenly music."

Xia Yuanxian seemed not to hear.

Lin Mubai lightly coughed and called out, "Brother Xia, is something troubling you?"

Xia Yuanxian came back to his senses, shook his head, and said, "Nothing."

Lin Mubai pondered for a moment and asked, "Is Brother Xia still worried about that Chen Tang?"

Upon hearing this name, a cold glint flashed in Xia Yuanxian’s eyes, and he said faintly, "Around this time, he’s probably a dead man."

With a Golden Core True Master taking action, Chen Tang was doomed to die without a doubt!

"Good kill!"

Xiao Wuhen said hatefully.

Although his eyes were not blind, his vision had greatly diminished, seeing things blurry.

All of this was thanks to Chen Tang!

"Fortunately, this man is dead; otherwise, calculating the time, when the Sword Pavilion announced the ranking, he would surely have been placed in the top ten of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, possibly even the top five, becoming famous in one battle."

Liu Yingxiu chuckled softly, "Now it’s fine, a dead man can’t be on the list, hehe."

"What a pity about that jar of Drunken Eight Immortals."

Xiao Wuhen suddenly sighed.

That day at Langya Pavilion, they had a chance to taste that rare wine of the world, but unexpectedly, Song Wu flipped the table, the wine jar shattered, and spilled everywhere.

Liu Mengzhen smiled slightly and said, "Mengzhen happens to have a jar here."

"Ah?"

Xiao Wuhen looked pleasantly surprised.

"Xiao Ping, go and bring that jar of Drunken Eight Immortals."

"Yes, Miss."

Liu Mengzhen gave the order, and the maid in green clothes next to her went out.

After a good while, Xiao Ping returned with the Drunken Eight Immortals in her arms.

"Why did it take so long?"

Liu Mengzhen lightly frowned and reprimanded softly.

Xiao Ping lowered her head, mumbling without a sound.

For no reason, a strange feeling flashed through Liu Mengzhen’s mind, but she didn’t think much of it.

After all, this was the close maid who followed her from Celestial Cauldron Continent, used to her commands, such a small matter wasn’t worth arguing over.

Liu Mengzhen took the wine jar and walked towards the table, saying, "Mengzhen will pour wine for you all."

Saying this, she filled a few cups with wine.

Xiao Wuhen gently sniffed, the fragrance of the wine assailing his nostrils, almost making him drunk.

Liu Yingxiu also showed a bit of curiosity towards this rare fine wine, raised her wine cup, took a small sip first, then her eyes brightened, and she drank the rest in a few gulps.

Xiao Wuhen drained a full cup, savored it for a moment, and then let out a long sigh, unable to help but exclaim, "Truly the world’s finest wine!"

Lin Mubai glanced at the wine cup in front of him, unmoving.

Xia Yuanxian, contrary to his usual behavior, picked up the wine cup.

He knew very well the origins of this Drunken Eight Immortals, which was why he never touched it.

But since losing to Chen Tang last time, he couldn’t let it go in his heart.

Even if Chen Tang died, and his great revenge was avenged, so what?

His path in the Profound Sect was ultimately broken, he would in the future only be able to cultivate the Horizontal Training Method.

As a Black Tortoise Cultivator, he originally had endless prospects!

Even his master had great expectations for him.

But now, even with his extraordinary talent, if he only cultivates the Horizontal Training Method, what level could he reach?

The limit was set there, how could he surpass the Grandmaster, let alone the Great Grandmaster?

These days, whenever he thought about this, he became upset and restless.

Xia Yuanxian picked up the wine cup in front of him, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly raised his head and drank it all!

As expected, it was good wine!

At this moment, Lin Mubai’s ears moved slightly; he turned and looked outside, a trace of suspicion flashing in his eyes.

"Master Lin, what’s wrong?"

Liu Mengzhen asked when she saw Lin Mubai’s unusual expression.

"Something’s not right."

Lin Mubai’s expression slightly tensed.

"What’s wrong?"

Xia Yuanxian asked.

Lin Mubai said in a deep voice, "Brother Xia brought four Personal Guards, right? I can’t hear their breathing; I could just now."

Among everyone, Lin Mubai was the most clear-headed.

Xiao Wuhen, having drunk three cups of wine, already showed a trace of drunkenness, said carefreely, "In this Cyan Jade Tower, aren’t people allowed to enjoy themselves for a while?"

Xia Yuanxian frowned slightly.

Without his orders, these four Personal Guards would never leave without permission!

"Ruan Kaifeng, Mu’Er!"

Xia Yuanxian called out loud.

There was no response from outside, only silence.

Even inside the room, it was eerily quiet!

Xia Yuanxian’s heart sank.

"No wonder you’re top of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, truly alert."

At this time, a somewhat familiar voice came from outside.

Then, a tall and burly middle-aged man pushed the door open and entered, holding a blood-stained long saber, looking around with eyes like lightning!

"You are..."

Xia Yuanxian, Lin Mubai, and the others’ expressions all tensed, instantly grabbing the weapons by their sides, focusing their vigilance.

Xiao Wuhen and Liu Yingxiu also sobered up instantly, getting up one after another.

But immediately, their faces changed dramatically, letting out a cry, and simultaneously sat back down!

Xia Yuanxian seemed to notice something, his figure swayed, his expression was uncertain, fine sweat appeared on his forehead, and he grasped the table tightly to avoid collapsing.

"The wine is poisoned!"

Lin Mubai immediately realized, glancing sideways at Liu Mengzhen.

The Drunken Eight Immortals was brought by Liu Mengzhen.

If the wine was poisoned, it could only be her!

Xia Yuanxian looked incredulously at Liu Mengzhen, both shocked and furious.

He could hardly imagine why Liu Mengzhen would poison the wine.

At that moment, Liu Mengzhen also looked completely shocked, obviously unaware.

Suddenly, she seemed to think of something and fiercely turned her head, looking at the close maid Xiao Ping standing in the corner, her eyes sharp, and asked sternly, "Who are you!"

Xiao Ping raised her head without saying a word.

Liu Mengzhen looked carefully, it was indeed Xiao Ping’s face, but the expression in the eyes was wrong.

This person’s eyes were dead and emotionless, as if devoid of any life.

"And who are you?"

Lin Mubai stared at the middle-aged man before him.

He could be sure he had never seen this person before.

But this person’s voice gave him a feeling of déjà vu!

"Good to see you all again!"

The middle-aged man grinned, raised his hand, and took off the human skin mask on his face, revealing a young and handsome face.

Everyone in the room, upon seeing it, instantly felt a chill rise in their hearts!