516: Chapter 73: Pelican_3 516: Chapter 73: Pelican_3 “As long as you are safe, none of these matter.”
Chen Jingxuan shook his head again.
His gaze was resolute.
Ten years ago at the Beihai Killing Array, he could only watch from the sidelines; but now, things are different.
He would still do the same, even if the arrangement at Qu River were to happen again.
“Don’t be too sentimental.
The arrangement concerning Qian San wasn’t entirely for you.
He could hardly stay in the Li Kingdom any longer.”
Chen Jingxuan paused, then added, “Nalan Xuance is suspicious and his methods are sinister.
If Qian San had stayed, he might have met with misfortune.
He had long expressed a wish to return to his homeland, thus this opportunity was just right to transfer him back to Chu Realm.
Once the ordeal at Qu River ends, he will be responsible for the arrangements for your return journey.”
Xie Xuanyi massaged his temples, unable to argue with Chen Jingxuan, and could only express his gratitude, saying, “Now that I am in Yuan Province, within the territory of Li Kingdom but outside the sensing range of the Roundness Instrument, just right to save you from all these troubles, not needing to waste divinations on my behalf.
Whether there is great danger or great fortune ahead…
if there’s a mountain, I’ll cross it; if there’s a river, I’ll ford it.”
Xie Xuanyi no longer spoke further and went straight to the point, “The diplomatic corps will be stationed here for a few days; I can take this opportunity to leave temporarily.
Where is Chu Guo now?”
“Chu Guo’s situation is a bit complicated.”
Chen Jingxuan’s face showed a trace of worry, “I haven’t contacted you these days because…
there have been some upheavals within the territory of Li Kingdom.”
“I should have told you.
The news of Chu Guo being sent to Li Kingdom was known only to four people.”
Chen Jingxuan slowly said, “Me, master, Chu Yin, and the ‘Fire Master’ who was responsible for overseeing him.”
To prevent prying into the secrets of heaven.
Deep within the Heart Lake of Chu Guo, a “Life Soul Restriction” was placed; his memories of his origins would gradually recover as he ages.
Xie Xuanyi seriously asked, “What happened?”
“Everything was peaceful; Chu Guo had been living peacefully in a small village in Yuan Province over the years.”
“However, half a year ago, Nalan Xuance transferred the Fire Master to a far-off place, leaving him too occupied to look after Yuan Province…
so he arranged for ‘Death Soldier’ within the Book Tower to take over the care for Chu Guo,” Chen Jingxuan explained.
the news of Chu Guo’s origins was completely sealed.
This spy did not know Chu Guo’s identity, only that his task was to take care of such a young man.”
“Just a few days ago, Chen Chongyu’s Iron Cavalry from Yuzi Camp rampaged in Yuan Province to quell bandits, prompting public resentment and backlash.”
“The banditry erupted completely, and the Iron Cavalry suppressed it mercilessly.”
“A medium-scale extermination war erupted in Yuan Province, breaking the peace of this small village, and Chu Guo and the villagers could only flee together…”
Hearing this, Xie Xuanyi couldn’t help but sigh softly.
This journey wouldn’t be smooth forever.
“The Death Soldier taking care of Chu Guo is named ‘Pelican’.”
Chen Jingxuan said solemnly, “Due to the chaos in Yuan Province, Pelican’s Ruyi Order might have been destroyed; we have received no replies to numerous messages sent by the Book Tower these days…”
“What should we do now?”
Xie Xuanyi frowned, “How should I find ‘Pelican’?”
“It’s not necessary for you to find him, wait for him to find you.”
Chen Jingxuan spoke earnestly, “Before heading east, Pelican made contact with the Book Tower for the last time.
The Fire Master informed him of the relationship between the Fan Yin Temple envoy and the Book Tower.
If Pelican is still alive, he will definitely be able to find you.”
Xie Xuanyi fell silent for a moment, then slowly said, “What if…
If Pelican died in the chaos.
Then, what about Chu Guo?
“Chu Guo’s soul lamp is still lit.”
Chen Jingxuan softly said, “I think…
things haven’t gotten that bad yet.”