Chapter 878: Chapter 356: Rule Changes
When Chu Xisheng and Shui Ruge were engaged in fierce combat, Ji Qianqian was also standing among the crowd, watching.
She seemed to be watching attentively, but there was no focus in her pupils. Her attention was not on the battle between the two.
“I didn’t expect you, Lord Wanhu Commander, to come personally.”
Beside Ji Qianqian at that moment stood a middle-aged man dressed in black, wearing a half-mask, carrying a Peach Wood Sword, with the appearance of a sorcerer.
He was none other than Ji Qianqian’s superior, Wan Qi Luohou of the Police Pool of Blood Commander.
“Regarding the ‘Cloud Sea Immortal Palace’ matter I mentioned earlier, has the Heavenly Court reached a decision internally?”
“The Commander has advised you not to worry.”
The middle-aged man clasped his hands behind his back, smiling slightly, “The rules of the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace have changed; you can enter now by sealing your cultivation to the Sixth Grade.”
“Sixth Grade?” Ji Qianqian’s mind was stirred, and her eyes immediately brightened.
She then furrowed her brows again, “Sealing cultivation isn’t difficult, but maintaining it long-term isn’t easy. As far as I know, the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace is very vast, one of the world’s largest Secret Realms; it’s unlikely to emerge in just one or two months.”
This is unlike before her, Shui Ruge and the one with purple eyebrows, who only briefly lowered their cultivation.
To maintain long-term is exponentially difficult, and the higher the cultivation, the harder it is.
“Therefore, I’ve brought you a special Magic Artifact, enough to maintain the sealing for half a year.”
Wan Qi Luohou from the Police Pool of Blood Commander took an item from his sleeve and handed it to Ji Qianqian, “The Commander also has a crucial task assigned to you; Chu Xisheng must die in the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace.”
He spoke without showing any emotions.
Even though there were people within three steps of them, none reacted, unable to hear what they were discussing.
Ji Qianqian’s pupils slightly expanded, and her entire aura fluctuated violently, causing the surrounding Jianghu Martial Artists to sense it and turn their gazes.
However, they quickly withdrew their gaze.
Believing it was simply Ji Qianqian’s intense feeling from the excitement of both individuals’ battle situation.
Women like Ji Qianqian were abundant in the crowd.
Ji Qianqian forced herself to calm her emotions, controlled her expression, and spoke without inflection, “Isn’t this inappropriate? Li Changsheng has just placed Chu Xisheng in the Imperial Palace, and should anything happen to Chu Xisheng now, Li Changsheng will definitely suspect the court. There’s no wall without cracks, and if this leaks and leaves traces, the consequences are unimaginable.”
“It’s precisely when everyone thinks it’s impossible that things should be done, for it’s the most appropriate method. The emperor’s wrath could mean corpses piling up; Li Changsheng has angered His Majesty, and he must pay the price for what they’ve done.”
Wan Qi Luohou’s lips slightly curled, revealing a chilling smile, “Rest assured, you don’t need to take action personally for this matter. Once you’re in the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace, just provide Chu Xisheng’s location, and someone else will take care of him.”
Ji Qianqian’s fists tightened involuntarily within her sleeves, the veins protruding on her seemingly tender arms.
“Who are they? How could the court possibly avoid suspicion now?”
Just as Chu Xisheng’s seven Infinite Slashes chased after Shui Ruge.
“As for who, you don’t need to worry.” Wan Qi Luohou remained unaware of Ji Qianqian’s concern; he looked up, his expression complex, gazing at the sky, “Unexpected it would be a draw; he can actually compete evenly with Shui Ruge. This child’s talent is truly terrifying.”
He couldn’t help but sigh, “Households Commander Ji, it’s not just the court that’s on edge because of this child.”
Purple Eyebrow Heavenly Monarch, with great flair, sincerely apologized to Chu Xisheng after both sides shook hands in truce.
Chu Xisheng, on the other hand, was not overbearing, graciously expressing forgiveness.
He knew the source of today’s trouble actually stemmed from the court and Debating Martial Arts Tower.
Though Purple Eyebrow Heavenly Monarch was incited, traveling tens of thousands of miles to challenge, which seemed a bit foolish.
Yet Chu Xisheng believed if he were in Shui Ruge’s shoes, he wouldn’t be able to face it calmly either.
Reputation is his foundation; anyone daring to tamper with it would face Chu Xisheng’s fierce opposition!
Moreover, this Purple Eyebrow Heavenly Monarch actually brought him significant notoriety.
Though this battle only garnered Chu Xisheng over 150 Blood Essence Points.
Yet as the results of this battle spread, it will continuously provide him with Blood Essence Points.
This is the true jackpot.
Chu Xisheng could already foresee the next issue of the Heavenly Mechanism Martial Arts Manual and the Debating Martial Arts a month and a half later, and how they would write about him.
Hence, he not only acted magnanimously but also warmly invited Shui Ruge to stay for drinks and martial arts discussions.
The Jianghu isn’t just about fighting; it’s also about relationships.
Have fewer enemies and more friends.
People like Shui Ruge, who are a contemporary Holy Transmission without enemy intent, naturally should be befriended when possible,
But Shui Ruge might have felt humiliated and embarrassed to face others or perhaps sensed Chu Xisheng’s insincerity, so he firmly refused, directly taking his leave.
Chu Xisheng also drove his sword boat to return afterward.
He didn’t dare to linger.
After he and Shui Ruge stopped, the screams from the female Martial Cultivators inside and outside the mountain gate did not cease.
Chu Xisheng even felt from these women many hungry, wolf-like gazes, as if they were eager to devour him alive.
This was precisely caused by the ‘Luo Hou’ bloodline, naturally possessing a strong allure.
Chu Xisheng knew if he stayed longer, unspeakable things might happen, so he decisively fled far and fast.