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Chapter 69: The Invitation Scroll
Chapter 69: The Invitation Scroll
"With the help of the Yi Bu Forbidden Army, I've already taught the Celestial Providence Holy Sect a lesson."
"The three Supreme Overlords of the Demon Clan have also been taken down by the Yi Bu Forbidden Army."
"In half a month, I... will have completed my mission." Jing Li was also learning to speak like Qi Yuan.
"Mission accomplished? That's impressive! After you're done, don't log off. Wait for me, and we'll meet up in person!"
"Okay." Jing Li held the Ling Long Jade Tide in her hand.
With the Yi Bu Forbidden Army under her command, she was now truly the Empress of Nan Qian.
The taste of power in her hands was indeed intoxicating.
But as someone who had always preferred the clear mountain springs and gentle breezes, and who was well aware of her own position, she soon snapped out of her reverie.
"It's time to leave after this."
"I was never a qualified ruler anyway, so leaving is just leaving."
She had done her best to handle the matters at hand, relying on the Yi Bu Forbidden Army to suppress the Demon Clan, punish the Celestial Providence Holy Sect, and eliminate some crises. The rest was up to those who would come after her.
At this moment, Jing Li sat by the window, gazing into the distance at the ancient Ji Chun tree, lost in thought.
...
"Senior Brother, an invitation scroll!"
Early in the morning, Qi Yuan was awakened in his dream by someone's voice.
After killing so many people in the game, he had become accustomed to it and no longer had nightmares.
However, killing so many had made him feel exhausted, and in recent days, he had been sleeping longer than usual.
As he was awakened, he rubbed his sleepy eyes and brushed away the hair that had fallen over his eyebrows, "Huh? What is it?"
Qi Yuan felt a bit grumpy after waking up.
But when he remembered that there was something important to attend to, he suppressed his grumpiness.
Stepping out of the thatched cottage, Qi Yuan saw Jiang Ling Su standing gracefully in the courtyard.
Her delicate features, like blooming peaches and plums, and her playful yet adorable gaze, were a sight to behold.
The beauty of it all was refreshing, and his grumpiness dissipated a little.
"Senior Brother, this is an invitation scroll for Master." Jiang Ling Su handed the scroll to Qi Yuan, "The Sect Leader asked Qing Ying to deliver it, and she said that the Sect Leader has a message for you."
"Oh? What is it?" Qi Yuan took the scroll.
The invitation scroll looked quite high-end and luxurious, with a watercolor painting on the outside.
"The Sect Leader said you can open the scroll and take a look," Jiang Ling Su said.
Qi Yuan was slightly taken aback.
He had no idea what the Sect Leader was up to.
He opened the scroll and carefully read its contents, and his eyebrows immediately furrowed.
He felt that his grumpiness after waking up was justified.
His heart skipped a beat, thinking that he might have been overheard by a powerful member of the Palace of Light when he had mentioned it to his junior sister the other day, and now they were sending an invitation to meet his master.
The scroll was issued in the name of the Palace of Light.
The content was simple: Zhu Lian Hua, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Palace of Light, had arrived in the Great Shang Dynasty and wished to invite some of the top righteous cultivators to gather and discuss the future of the cultivation world in the Great Shang Dynasty and determine its development.
Before the gathering, he would pay a visit.
As he finished reading the scroll, Qi Yuan let out a sigh of relief.
It wasn't someone coming to cause trouble for him; he had been worrying for nothing.
Looking at the content of the scroll, Qi Yuan's eyes narrowed with a cold smile, "This guy is even more pretentious than me!"
As he spoke, he showed the scroll to Jiang Ling Su.
After all, this wasn't something that needed to be kept secret.
Jiang Ling Su took the scroll and read it, her teeth clenching in anger, especially when she saw the name. A faint trace of killing intent flashed in the depths of her eyes, "Zhu Lian Hua is truly laughable. He's so used to being high and mighty that he thinks he's someone important? A mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator acting so arrogantly!"
The tone of Zhu Lian Hua's message in the scroll was indeed extremely condescending.
Moreover, he didn't even specify the exact time of his arrival but expected Qi Yuan and the others to be prepared to receive him.
Did he think he was a leader coming for an inspection?
To discuss the cultivation world's situation and determine the future of the Great Shang Dynasty, his attitude was almost as if he were the one in charge.
Any cultivator from the Great Shang Dynasty who read this would probably want to say, "Who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have?"
Zhu Lian Hua's arrogance was evident throughout the scroll.
"We see eye to eye," Qi Yuan agreed with his junior sister's words.
Jiang Ling Su continued, "The people from the Palace of Light are always like this, especially when they visit smaller places. Their members act as if they're above everyone else."
Unfortunately, they do have the capital to be arrogant.
It's best not to offend them, or else... some trouble might arise."
Jiang Ling Su also had some reservations about the Palace of Light.
Of course, it was just a reservation.
"I'll deliver the invitation scroll to Master," Qi Yuan said, holding the scroll. His mood suddenly improved, thinking that he might get to see his master again.
After not seeing him for a few months, he missed him dearly.
Qi Yuan reached the halfway point of the mountain and once again encountered a barrier blocking his path.
Holding the invitation scroll, he said loudly, "Master, a visitor from the Palace of Light. Here's the invitation scroll."
As he spoke, he held up the scroll and looked ahead, hoping to catch a glimpse of his master.
At that moment, a gentle breeze blew, causing the scroll to flutter.
The moonlight from the peak of the mountain seemed to pour down, forming two words with the light and shadows: "Not meeting."
The words lingered for a moment before dissipating into nothingness.
"Not meeting, I understand," Qi Yuan said, feeling a bit disappointed that he couldn't see his master.
He held the scroll and touched its material, "It seems quite valuable. I'll sell it later and see if I can exchange it for a Spirit Stone."
"A day later, in the bustling market streets surrounding the Divine Light Sect.
A remarkable figure appeared, accompanied by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
The Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who had reached the peak of his cultivation, appeared fawning in front of another mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
'Zhu, my friend, this is the market street below the Divine Light Sect.
However, it's quite dilapidated here, with nothing of value. It can't compare to your Palace of Light.' The peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator spoke aloud instead of using telepathy.
Unfortunately, none of the people in the market had heard of the Palace of Light, and they paid no heed to his words.
Only one cultivator, shrouded entirely in a cloak, seemed to react to his words, his heart skipping a beat before he pretended to be nonchalant.
Zhu Lian Hua scanned the market and said lightly, 'It's passable. I can manage to stay here, and I hope to find some bargains.'
He had come to the Divine Light Sect for two reasons. First, he wanted to pay his respects to the strongest cultivator, the Peak Master of the Seven-Color Peak. Second, there were rumors that a sacred treasure had appeared in the Divine Light Sect, and several unusual phenomena had occurred. Such a treasure should be possessed by a virtuous person.
Zhu Lian Hua hailed from the Palace of Light, a place of great virtue.
The latter idea was his true purpose for this visit.
Upon hearing this, the peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Wang Shuang, chuckled, 'So, Zhu, you're also here for that sacred treasure?'
'If it's truly a treasure of that caliber, I must personally take it away.
The Divine Light Sect is too small to keep such a treasure. With their strength, they might not be able to control it, and it could bring disaster.' Zhu Lian Hua spoke with a sense of entitlement.
Wang Shuang felt disdainful, but he continued to flatter, 'Zhu, you truly care for the world. Even without establishing a relationship with the Divine Light Sect, you're already considering their well-being.'
'Do you know if the Divine Light Sect has obtained this Five Elements Sacred Treasure?' Zhu Lian Hua asked.
Wang Shuang thought for a moment, 'Even if they have it, they probably won't announce it publicly.'
'What if I offer them a recommendation slot for a cultivator to enter the Palace of Light in exchange for their treasure? Would they agree?'
Wang Shuang was taken aback by this suggestion.
A recommendation slot for a cultivator to enter the Palace of Light was indeed valuable.
However, the Palace of Light, while powerful, was far from the Great Shang Dynasty!
Wang Shuang respected Zhu Lian Hua, but if Zhu Lian Hua pushed him too far, he would dare to kill him.
Of course, he wouldn't take such a risk unless he was truly desperate.
Wang Shuang was at a loss for words when it came to Zhu Lian Hua, a cultivator from a major sect. Nonetheless, he said, 'I fear the Divine Light Sect might not recognize the value of the treasure.'
In other words, the Divine Light Sect wouldn't part with the treasure.
Zhu Lian Hua wasn't surprised by this, 'It seems I'll have to find another way.'
Although he was accustomed to being arrogant, he knew he couldn't push people too far.
Otherwise, his status wouldn't mean much.
In the Great Shang Dynasty, while he might look down on all Foundation Establishment Cultivators, if a Core Formation Cultivator took a risk and disregarded their life, he would still suffer.
As the two walked through the market, they communicated through telepathy at times and spoke aloud at others.
Wang Shuang said, 'I've learned a treasure-seeking technique, which is sometimes effective and sometimes not. But occasionally, I can find some bargains.
Today, I'll demonstrate my skills for you, seeking treasures to present to you.'
Wang Shuang's attitude was humble, as he had already gauged Zhu Lian Hua's personality.
As expected, Zhu Lian Hua was intrigued, 'Let's see your skills, then.'
Wang Shuang demonstrated his technique, known as the Heaven Treasure Seeking Technique.
For some rare and precious treasures, he would have a special sense.
However, he was also aware that this market wasn't the best place for finding bargains, so he decided that if he couldn't find any, he would pay for them himself.
As Wang Shuang performed the technique, a golden gleam appeared in his eyes.
After about half an incense stick's worth of time, Wang Shuang's eyebrows lifted in delight, 'I didn't expect to find a bargain here. Please wait a moment, my friend. I'll get the treasure and show it to you.'
The two went together, as the stall owner might see Zhu Lian Hua's extraordinary attire and randomly add a treasure for him.
Zhu Lian Hua nodded, understanding that he shouldn't follow.
After all, if Wang Shuang failed to find a bargain, he couldn't secretly replace it with a treasure for Zhu Lian Hua.
He stood in the market, quietly waiting.
Before long, Wang Shuang returned with a delighted expression, 'My friend, I only spent one Spirit Stone, and I found a bargain. Look at this!'
Wang Shuang held up the item he had bargained for, 'Don't be fooled by its ornate appearance or the damage. The material inside is...'
He trailed off, noticing Zhu Lian Hua's displeased expression.
'Did I say something wrong?' Wang Shuang asked, a bit afraid.
Zhu Lian Hua grabbed the item from Wang Shuang's hand without changing his expression, 'This thing, where did you get it...?'
Wang Shuang's heart sank, and he cautiously asked, 'Do you recognize this treasure?'
'This is a worthless treasure!' Zhu Lian Hua threw the item to the ground, 'This is the invitation scroll I prepared for the Divine Light Sect!'
He was clearly furious.
Wang Shuang was stunned for a moment.
He hadn't expected the treasure he had bargained for to be Zhu Lian Hua's invitation scroll to the Divine Light Sect!
This was... absurd!
(End of Chapter)
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