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Chapter 63: Pack it all up, I'll take it!
Chapter 63: Pack it all up, I'll take it!
In Yunshan County, Meng Chong immersed himself entirely in his cultivation. Shi Er, seizing the opportunity, visited daily to cook, sweep, and clean, performing the duties of a devoted servant.
Li Xuan also turned his attention to the grand pursuit of martial arts.
He prepared martial techniques and cultivation methods for Meng Chong, pondering how to perfect the physical martial arts system.
In Donghe County, a feverish trend of seeking reclusive masters emerged. Groups of young masters, usually bullies or idlers, led their guards and servants through the mountains in search of these masters, hoping to learn true martial arts.
They couldn't help but envy the strength of Xu Yan.
Before this, they had often mocked Xu Yan behind his back, deeming him a bit simple-minded. But now, they wondered if the true fool was not Xu Yan, but themselves?
It was unacceptable! They, too, wanted to become powerful martial artists!
Thus, a wave of seeking reclusive masters swept through Donghe County, and the usually desolate mountains and wilds were frequently traversed by these seekers.
"Young Master Wang, what a coincidence! Have you found a master?"
"Young Master Tian, what about you?"
"No luck. I've searched through several large mountains and even encountered wild beasts, but to no avail."
"Me neither!"
"Sigh, I wonder where Xu Yan found his master. Could it be that the master isn't in the mountains but in the city instead?"
"Impossible! Reclusive masters always dwell in the depths of the mountains. If they were in the city, everyone would know of them."
"I must be off to the next mountain... What, you've already been there?"
In the wilderness, groups of seekers crossed paths, sharing their experiences and expressing their envy of Xu Yan.
And as for Xu Yan, the one who had shattered the worldview of the people of Donghe County and the officials of Qi Kingdom, he was currently in the royal palace's treasury.
"What wonderful items! As expected of the royal treasury!"
Xu Yan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration at the treasures within.
Gold and silver were commonplace here.
Rare jewels, night-shining pearls, nine-leaf primordial herbs, millennium ginseng, and other priceless items were stored in astonishing quantities.
"Young Master Xu, please let me know which treasures you desire, and I shall have my people package them for you," the eunuch steward said with a fawning smile.
Xu Yan perused the treasury and was surprised to find a sword and a knife among the collection.
Any weapon stored in the royal treasury was sure to be extraordinary, and Xu Yan's interest was piqued. He approached and drew the sword from its rack.
The eunuch steward accompanied him, his face contorted with a servile smile, but his eyes held a hint of confusion. When had this sword and knife been added to the collection?
As Xu Yan drew the sword from its sheath, a sharp aura emerged, and the cold gleam of the blade reflected on his face, carrying a chilling intensity.
The eunuch steward unconsciously took two steps back.
His face betrayed his bewilderment. When had such a sword appeared in the treasury? This was no ordinary blade.
Xu Yan examined the sword in his hand, his delight growing. This sword was special.
It didn't seem to be made purely of steel. As he channeled his qi and blood, he felt as if it were merging with the sword.
Furthermore, with a buzz, the sword's radiance intensified under the stimulation of his qi and blood, becoming even more fierce.
A treasure sword!
Sheathing the sword, Xu Yan didn't return it to the rack but instead hung it at his waist.
This sword was his now.
His gaze shifted to the knife.
As he reached for it, he was startled by its weight.
Even the pinnacle martial artists of the Jianghu might struggle to wield this knife unless they possessed innate strength beyond the ordinary.
Drawing the knife from its sheath, he beheld a weapon as extraordinary as the sword.
The knife was thick and heavy, with a blood-red vein running down its center. Its blade was like icy frost, exuding a sharp aura.
"Young Master Xu, is there anything else that has caught your eye? My subordinates will have your selections packaged and delivered to your residence," the eunuch steward fawned.
"Let me take another look," Xu Yan replied, continuing to browse through the royal treasury.
The collection was extensive, featuring jade, sculptures, calligraphy, and paintings, each a masterpiece crafted by renowned artists or passed down through several dynasties.
"Calligraphy and paintings are of no use to me, and I don't particularly like them, so I'll pass on those," Xu Yan said, shaking his head after glancing at the collection of artworks. He prepared to leave.
"Wait, even though I'm not interested, my master might appreciate them. After all, isn't admiring calligraphy and paintings a staple for reclusive masters like him?" Xu Yan suddenly thought of his master, a hermit of extraordinary abilities. Perhaps he would enjoy these items.
"I'll also take these jade carvings, night-shining pearls... and of course, the precious elixirs," Xu Yan added, making another round through the treasury and selecting items that were truly useful, while excluding those that served only as decorations with no intrinsic value.
"I've made my selections," Xu Yan said, turning to the eunuch steward.
"As you wish, Young Master Xu. My people will package them immediately!" The eunuch steward heaved a sigh of relief, his face beaming with a fawning smile.
Xu Yan pointed at the stones with unique shapes but no practical use and said, "These stones are just for show and serve no purpose. I don't want them."
"As for the rest, pack everything up! I'll take it all!"
"Yes, yes, of course... Ah?" The eunuch steward's smile froze on his face.
Take everything?
Wasn't he supposed to choose only a few items? Those stones were placed in the treasury by the previous emperor because he fancied their appearance. They were the only items in the entire treasury with no real value.
To take everything else... The steward was stunned. He cautiously asked, "Young Master Xu, there are a lot of items in this treasury, accumulated by the royalty over many years. To package and transport all of them will take a considerable amount of time..."
Xu Yan gave the eunuch steward a strange look and said, "Didn't the Old Emperor of Qi say that I could take anything that caught my fancy? I've taken a fancy to everything here, so why can't I take them?"
"No, it's not like that..." The eunuch steward broke into a cold sweat. This was unprecedented!
You were told that you could take whatever caught your eye, but that doesn't mean you can empty the entire treasury! Xu Yan's furrowed brows indicated his displeasure as he saw the eunuch's hesitation. "What's the matter? Is the Old Emperor of Qi going back on his word? He said that his word as a ruler was sacred, and I could take anything I wanted. Now that I've made my choices, am I being denied?"
"Do they take me, Xu Yan, for a fool?" Xu Yan's anger rose as he spoke, and he seemed ready to confront the Old Emperor of Qi.
The eunuch steward was so frightened that he nearly soiled himself. He quickly said, "Young Master Xu, please don't misunderstand. I merely meant that there are a lot of items here, and packing them all will take time. I was concerned about delaying your valuable time..."
He quickly changed his tune, knowing that if Xu Yan were to confront the emperor, his life would be forfeit. And it wouldn't be a pleasant end.
Besides, these were just treasures. Surely, His Majesty would approve once he learned of it.
"That's fine. Take your time with the packaging. I can afford to wait," Xu Yan said, his expression softening.
"Yes, yes! I'll have my people start packing immediately!" The eunuch steward ordered his subordinates to begin packing the treasury's contents while also sending a message to the Old Emperor of Qi to inform him of the situation.
(End of Chapter)
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