novelraw Chapter 190 - 128: I Am Shang Qiuyu!?
Chapter 190 - 128: I Am Shang Qiuyu!?
As soon as Chu Qing spoke, the air seemed to freeze.
The old beggar suddenly looked up, their eyes met fiercely, neither willing to back down.
An invisible aura spread from both of them, and even though neither took any action, a wind whipped up around them.
Dust and stones swept across the ground.
Just as the situation was about to erupt, the old beggar suddenly sighed:
"Young people these days don’t know how to respect the elderly..."
"I’ve been running all over the martial world for you all."
"Revealing the truth, yet no one trusts me... it’s truly disheartening."
Chu Qing remained unmoved by his words, his gaze growing colder.
This old beggar seemed to open up to him, but he said nothing about himself.
What he claimed about Celestial Secret Valley was mere talk, its truth yet to be verified.
The only certainty is that the Two Guards and One King truly exist.
Though my system is simple, it identified three essential elements to trigger a task.
Comissioner, target, and reward, all three indispensable.
If what the old beggar said about the Two Guards and One King was false, the system would detect his lie.
Thus failing to trigger a task.
But even so, there is no evidence to prove that the Two Guards and One King are presently in Celestial Secret Valley.
If these three are at the Celestial Evil Cult headquarters, how would I find them?
Though unlikely, such a possibility cannot be ignored.
The first step to unravel these matters is to expose the old beggar’s disguise.
Seeing Chu Qing’s expression, the old beggar realized he couldn’t continue his deception any longer.
And so he pouted:
"Fine, I’ll tell you my true identity."
"... Go ahead."
Chu Qing’s gaze remained unchanged.
The old beggar suddenly stood tall, an imposing aura emerged, defying his disheveled appearance.
The breeze lightly caressed, revealing the demeanor of a master unmistakably.
Chu Qing raised an eyebrow, as the old beggar coldly declared:
"I am the Profound Emperor... Shang Qiuyu!"
This declaration struck Chu Qing with a thunderous shock.
The Profound Emperor, Shang Qiuyu!?
Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, martial world legend, right before my eyes!?
Even Chu Qing couldn’t help but feel a pang of surprise, his aura slightly faltered.
Suddenly sensing something floating before him.
Chu Qing instinctively dodged, as something flickered, the old beggar’s figure spun swiftly, producing seven or eight forms in an instant.
These forms were identical, even their aura indistinguishable, impossible to tell apart.
Chu Qing reached for one, it vanished as soon as his finger touched it.
While the remaining forms disappeared like bubbles, one after the other before Chu Qing.
Making it impossible to capture any trace of the old beggar.
Chu Qing’s expression darkened:
"Not Shang Qiuyu!!"
If the Profound Emperor Shang Qiuyu stood before me, he wouldn’t need to flee so hastily.
Nor would he be pressured to reveal his true identity.
Moreover, if it were him, Celestial Secret Valley wouldn’t be a problem at all.
Truth be told, if Shang Qiuyu were here and claimed Celestial Secret Order and Celestial Secret Valley as his own, anyone daring to enter would be his enemy.
The crowd gathered at Luochun Manor today would disperse in fear.
Not a single one would stay!
They’d wish their parents had given them more legs, to run faster!
This old beggar’s body technique was peculiar and supreme, as Chu Qing searched but found no trace, just like in the afternoon.
Plus, the unfamiliarity of this place deterred him from probing further; he ultimately gritted his teeth and laughed:
"Alright, alright, the old fellow is good at pretending and slipping away!
"Don’t let me catch you again, or I’ll break your legs."
Thinking this, he glanced at the items on the ground, picked them up without looking, tucked them into his chest, then gazed at the Celestial Secret Valley’s gate.
After pondering briefly, Chu Qing decided to turn away.
The circumstances within Celestial Secret Valley need further investigation; the old beggar’s origins are mysterious, but risking Shang Qiuyu’s name hints a possible connection.
After all, such a name isn’t casually borrowed by anyone.
Offending the average person could be overlooked, but the Profound Emperor Shang Qiuyu is no ordinary character.
Tonight brought too much news, requiring digestion, and he needed to find Wen Fusheng.
Moreover, after arriving at Bian City, they’ve only been resting; they can’t be allowed comfort, all must be dragged along as laborers!
As for this task, he wasn’t in a hurry to take it.
Since refusal isn’t an option, the task prompt will remain visible.
Only after a preliminary investigation into Celestial Secret Valley can he decide whether to take on this seemingly risky task.
Lost in thought, Chu Qing had returned to the cave.
Si Ye and others were still waiting, and upon seeing Chu Qing return with a heavy face, they exchanged glances.
Tie Chuming, impatiently, was the first to speak:
"What’s wrong? You look like your lover just kicked you out."
Chu Qing distractedly looked up at her, then told Gentle:
"Shut her mouth."
Tie Chuming widened her eyes, while Gentle moved swiftly, covering her mouth tightly.
Tie Chuming nearly died of frustration, thinking how the esteemed lady of Luochun Manor was acting like a lackey?