Was today cursed?
First, she encountered someone cultivating the Blood Thunder Combat Technique, and then she saw the Royal Command Token of the Great Qian Empire on this person. This token was not something ordinary people could possess. Only members of the Great Qian royal family were qualified to carry it. Even within the royal family, not everyone could have one—only a few individuals of extremely high status were granted such a privilege.
The Violet-Robed Old Woman recognized it immediately. This was a genuine Royal Command Token of the Great Qian Empire, not a counterfeit. Its material was incredibly unique, making it impossible to replicate. Moreover, the token had a special property—when anyone other than its rightful owner held it, it would turn dim and dull. Only the true owner could make it shine.
This token was currently giving off a faint glow.
The Violet-Robed Old Woman couldn’t understand it at all. Anyone who possessed the Royal Command Token of the Great Qian Empire was undoubtedly a person of immense status within the Great Qian Empire, someone with significant influence. Why would such a person come to the small Heavenly Mystic Sect and hide as an ancestor? Could it be that after standing at the pinnacle for too long, they found life boring and decided to experience a different kind of life under a hidden identity?
She quickly knelt and said, “Greetings to the master of the Royal Command Token.”
The Heavenly Mystic Sect’s ancestor said solemnly, “Everything that happened today—including the Blood Thunder Combat Technique and your witnessing me and the Royal Command Token—must not be revealed to anyone, or I will not spare you.”
“Yes!” The Violet-Robed Old Woman responded immediately.
“As for the matter regarding the son of Marquis Feng, you may report it truthfully. Just say the Heavenly Mystic Sect’s Young Master Qin Yun killed him,” the ancestor said while stroking his chin.
“Report it truthfully…” The Violet-Robed Old Woman looked confused and asked, “Master of the Royal Command Token, although the one who died today was the son of Marquis Feng, he was only a concubine-born child. As long as you come forward and say a word, this matter should be resolved…”
“I told you to report truthfully. Don’t worry about anything else. If I need you in the future, I will come find you,” the ancestor said indifferently.
Hearing this, the Violet-Robed Old Woman’s heart surged with joy. She was originally someone bearing guilt and punishment. Without an opportunity, she would never dream of returning to the Ministry of Justice of Great Qian. But if she could serve the master of the Royal Command Token and earn his favor, not only could she return to the Ministry of Justice, she might even rise higher.
She hurriedly presented a communication crystal with both hands. “This is my communication crystal. Whenever you need me, you may summon me at any time.”
“Alright, I will call you if needed,” the ancestor said, waving impatiently after taking it.
She sensibly withdrew.
The ancestor gazed toward the east, gently stroking his long beard as he murmured, “The Sect Master once said that if the Young Master remained ordinary before turning eighteen, he should spend his life peacefully in the Heavenly Mystic Sect. But if he became extraordinary, then he should walk his own path, and my duty would be to assist him.”
“Though the Young Master is already extraordinary, growth takes time, and he needs opponents to temper him.”
“A proper amount of trouble and adversaries will help the Young Master grow faster and prepare him to handle greater challenges in the future.”
“The Great Qian Royal City is a good place. It gathers the strongest younger generation of the Great Qian Empire. They can serve as stepping stones for the Young Master.” Visit novelping.com for the full chapter.
“It has been eighteen years since I left the Great Qian Royal City. I wonder what it looks like now…”
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Qin Yun took out a storage ring—taken from the young man in the python robe. Just the ring alone was of significant value. After opening it, he found four bottles of eighth-grade spiritual pills and one bottle of ninth-grade spiritual pills.
“No wonder he reached the Innate Realm at such a young age. He was wealthy enough to carry so many spiritual pills—and all eighth and ninth grade at that.”
Spiritual pills were extremely valuable. One eighth-grade spiritual pill was worth at least five stalks of eighth-grade spiritual medicine. Ninth-grade spiritual pills were no different. But to Qin Yun, with his Swallowing Heaven Divine Veins that absorbed everything at full efficiency, there was no difference between a pill and a spiritual medicine.
“I won’t absorb these pills for now. I can trade them for spiritual medicines of the same grade and receive five times the amount,” Qin Yun said as he stored the five bottles away.
The storage ring also contained miscellaneous items like spare clothes, which Qin Yun tossed aside.
At this moment, the ancestor returned.
“Ancestor,” Qin Yun greeted him.
“Young Master, you’ve lived in Luo City for eighteen years. Have you ever thought about traveling elsewhere? For example, to the Great Qian Royal City?” the ancestor asked with a smile.
“I can go to the Great Qian Royal City?” Qin Yun’s face brightened. He had long wanted to leave Luo City to explore the outside world, but the ancestor and the Grand Elders never allowed it, saying the outside world was too dangerous.
“Of course. If you wish to go, we can leave now,” the ancestor said eagerly.
“Then let’s go now…” Qin Yun suddenly paused midway through his sentence. Realization struck him, and he asked, “Ancestor, are we leaving Luo City so urgently because something happened to the Heavenly Mystic Sect? Where are the Grand Elders?”
He couldn’t help worrying about them.
“Don’t worry. The Grand Elders will be fine,” the ancestor said with a wave of his hand.
“Ancestor, your expression is strange. Is it because of the Myriad Beasts Sect’s threat? Are we fleeing from Luo City?” Qin Yun asked, his voice solemn. Read this novel at novelping(.)com for the best experience.
“The Myriad Beasts Sect alone can’t threaten our Heavenly Mystic Sect,” the ancestor said disdainfully.
“Then why must we rush to the Royal City?” Qin Yun frowned.
The ancestor knew that if he continued like this, Qin Yun would refuse to go. He had no choice but to fabricate a reason.
“Sigh… Young Master, let me be honest with you. The Innate Realm cultivator you just killed was not ordinary. He was the son of Marquis Feng. Since he died at your hands, Marquis Feng will not let this go.”
The ancestor continued, “Against the Myriad Beasts Sect in Luo City, the Grand Elders and I could protect you. But against Marquis Feng, we are powerless.”
“If that’s the case, shouldn’t we avoid the Great Qian Royal City even more? Wouldn’t we be walking right into danger?” Qin Yun asked.
“Going elsewhere would be far more dangerous. Marquis Feng’s influence is vast. He may have already sent people to hunt us down. If we instead go directly to the Great Qian Royal City, the unexpected move will keep us safer.”
“What matters most is that you must attend the examination for the Great Qian Academy in the Royal City. Once you join the Great Qian Academy as a student, Marquis Feng will no longer be able to pursue you,” the ancestor said.
“Great Qian Academy…” Qin Yun had heard of it. It was one of the three major academies of the Great Qian Empire, personally controlled by the royal family. It contained not only abundant cultivation resources but also powerful combat techniques and the training traces left by many predecessors—treasures unavailable anywhere outside.
“Ancestor, if I leave Luo City, will Marquis Feng cause trouble for the Heavenly Mystic Sect?” Qin Yun still worried about the Grand Elders.
“Marquis Feng may be domineering, but he will not attack a sect openly. The Great Qian Empire does not allow that. He will only target you,” the ancestor said, feeling relieved.
Even now, the Young Master worried about others. His heart was indeed in the right place.
“Alright, let’s head to the Great Qian Royal City immediately,” Qin Yun said with a nod. Staying here any longer would only bring disaster to the Heavenly Mystic Sect. He didn’t want the Grand Elders harmed. Though he felt reluctant to leave, he had no choice.
At that moment, roars erupted from all directions.
Twelve Beast Commanders drove countless demonic beasts forward, surrounding Qin Yun and the ancestor from every direction. The Beastmaster appeared, seated atop a serpent-dragon. His aura was far stronger than before. The serpent-dragon’s body had doubled in size, and a horn had sprouted from its forehead.
The Beastmaster glared coldly at Qin Yun and the ancestor. “After killing my sect’s Holy Son, my beloved disciple, and many of my sect’s disciples, you think you can just escape like this?”