strictlysupreme Chapter 47 Wei 9's Visit
Chapter 47 Wei 9's Visit
Kunning Palace.
"What did you say?! Tianjie is dead?!"
When Empress Lin Chenyan heard this news, her vision went black and she almost fainted.
She clung tightly to Crown Prince Lu Heng's arm.
"Who? Who killed him?!"
Lu Heng lowered his head, also feigning a heart full of grief.
"It's...the third brother."
"Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, in the Demon Hunting Forest, no one but him has this ability, and no one dares to touch the Lin family."
"Lu Xuan!!!"
The queen let out a piercing scream, her well-preserved face now twisted like a demon.
"You little beast! That bastard!"
"How dare he? How could he kill someone from my Lin family!"
"Heng'er!"
The Empress turned her head sharply and stared intently at Lu Heng.
"You must avenge Tianjie!"
"No matter what means are used, no matter what price is paid!"
"I want that little beast to die a horrible death!"
Lu Heng also looked like he was mortal enemies.
"Don't worry, Mother."
"Your subject will definitely kill him!"
"Avenge my brother!"
……
The Carefree Prince's Mansion.
It was already late at night, but the main hall of the Prince's Mansion was still brightly lit.
Lin Wan'er stood at the door, her eyes glancing anxiously into the darkness outside every now and then.
Behind her, Shen Qiansan and Su Qinghuan were sitting, but their frequent glances towards the door betrayed their inner turmoil.
Rumors have spread like wildfire that the Carefree King has wreaked havoc in the Demon Hunting Forest, not only taking the top spot but also wiping out the entire Lin family.
But as long as they didn't see Lu Xuan return safely with their own eyes, they couldn't put their minds at ease.
"Squeak!"
At that moment, a tall, slender figure walked in slowly and deliberately, bathed in moonlight.
"Your Highness!"
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Lin Wan'er's eyes lit up, and she lifted her skirt to greet them.
When the little girl saw that Lu Xuan had some bloodstains on his body but was breathing steadily and was not seriously injured, her eyes instantly reddened and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Your Highness, you're finally back... I was so worried..."
Lu Xuan reached out and rubbed her head.
"Why are you crying? Didn't I return unscathed?"
At this moment, Shen Qiansan and Su Qinghuan also quickly came to greet them.
"This old servant greets Your Highness!"
Shen Qiansan was so excited that his face was flushed, and he bowed deeply to Lu Xuan.
"Your Highness's trip to the Demon-Hunting Forest has truly shaken the capital!"
"Single-handedly killing a third-tier demonic beast, advancing to the top of the rankings, and causing the Lin family such a huge, unspeakable loss!"
"That felt great! That felt so good!"
Su Qinghuan's beautiful eyes darted around as she looked at the increasingly unfathomable young man before her, her gaze filled with admiration.
"Congratulations, Your Highness!"
"After this battle, Your Highness's name will likely resound throughout the entire Great Yan."
Lu Xuan waved his hand, walked straight to the head seat, took the hot tea handed to him by Lin Wan'er, and took a sip.
"A little bit of empty fame is not worth mentioning."
"Although the Lin family has suffered losses this time, their foundation remains intact. The real competition will begin in the next three months."
When the topic of the three-month break came up, Su Qinghuan's expression turned serious, as if she had remembered something.
"Your Highness is right."
"I just heard about Elder Crimson Flame's announcement of the new rule: a two-way selection process..."
"Your Highness is indeed exceptionally talented, but the Lin family has been operating within the Ziyang Sect for many years and has extensive connections."
At this point, Su Qinghuan hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Actually, Qinghuan is not entirely without a foundation within the sect."
"My master is an elder of the Dan Hall of the Ziyang Sect. Although he is not good at fighting, his cultivation has reached the Guiyuan Realm. He holds a transcendent position in the sect and can be on equal footing with Elder Chihuo."
"If Your Highness does not mind, Qinghuan is willing to write a letter to introduce Your Highness to my master."
"My master has always cherished talent. He would gladly accept a genius like Your Highness, who is proficient in both array formations and alchemy."
"With my master's protection, no matter how far the Lin family's influence extends, they won't dare to act recklessly."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qiansan's eyes lit up.
"Your Highness, Pavilion Master Su's plan is brilliant!"
"That's an elder at the Returning Origin Realm. If His Highness could become a disciple, he would have a true backer within the sect. That old scoundrel Lin Ruofu would have to think twice before trying to harm His Highness again!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan put down his teacup and tapped his fingers lightly on the table, but did not immediately agree.
He looked at Su Qinghuan, who had a hopeful expression, and a thought stirred within him.
Su Qinghuan's words were indeed well-intentioned and were also a way of expressing her feelings to him.
In any case, Su Qinghuan and he are now in the same boat.
That can be considered a pledge of allegiance.
but……
Lu Xuan pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head.
"I appreciate your kindness, Pavilion Master Su."
"However, the matter of becoming an apprentice is of great importance, and it is not advisable to rush into it."
"Elder Chi Huo presented me with a token at the birthday banquet and took good care of me. It is only right and proper that I should pay a visit to Elder Chi Huo before making a decision."
"If we directly switch to another sect, it will offend Elder Chi Huo, and the loss will outweigh the gain."
Hearing Lu Xuan say this, Su Qinghuan was slightly taken aback, but then she realized what he meant.
Indeed, Elder Chi Huo is the chief examiner of this trial and has a high opinion of Lu Xuan. If Lu Xuan were to bypass him and become someone else's disciple, it would inevitably cause Elder Chi Huo to feel resentful.
"Qinghuan didn't think it through."
"Your Highness is very thoughtful; you should indeed pay a visit to Elder Chi Huo first."
Su Qinghuan said with a hint of apology.
Shen Qiansan nodded repeatedly.
"Your Highness is right. Elder Chi Huo is fiery and values his reputation highly. We cannot be impolite."
"boom!"
Just as the group was discussing, a very subtle fluctuation suddenly came from the courtyard of the Prince's mansion.
"Who goes there?!"
Shen Qiansan is now a Soul Platform Realm expert, and his perception is now vastly different from before.
He suddenly turned his head to look at the courtyard, his spiritual energy surging around him, ready to make a move at any moment.
Su Qinghuan's pretty face also turned cold, and a long sword gleaming with purple light appeared in her hand at some point. She looked warily towards the door.
Even Lin Wan'er, who was standing to the side, subconsciously stood in front of Lu Xuan.
Only Lu Xuan's expression remained unchanged; he merely raised an eyebrow slightly and put down his teacup.
"Don't panic, it's not the enemy that's coming."
Before he could finish speaking, a shrill voice suddenly rang out in the center of the courtyard.
"Heh, Your Highness, the Carefree Prince, your perception is indeed keen. This old servant is impressed."
A figure suddenly appeared in the previously empty courtyard.
The man was dressed in a bright red python robe, holding a snow-white whisk. He had a fair complexion and no beard, and was looking at them with a smile.
It was none other than Wei Jiuqian, the chief attendant of the Great Yan Emperor and a Tianyuan Realm expert!
This is the method of a Heavenly Origin Realm expert!
In the blink of an eye, they came and went without a trace.
Shen Qiansan was secretly horrified.
Although he had broken through to the Soul Platform Realm and considered himself a big shot in the capital, he now deeply felt the gap between them when facing Wei Jiuqian.
If Wei Jiuqian had murderous intent, he wouldn't even have a chance to react!