Chapter 757 - 714: The Number One Sect—Qianye Sect
Chapter 757: Chapter 714: The Number One Sect—Qianye Sect
The territory of Cangye Country is indeed quite small, although it oversees many towns, the distance between these towns is very short.
After all, here, horse-drawn carriages and ox carts are still the most commonly used means of transportation.
If the towns were too far apart, like in Great Wei,
traveling by carriage would take at least half a month to reach a city.
Just bringing enough provisions would require an extra carriage.
For this reason, traveling from the Capital City to Prince Cheng’s Mansion by driving a Magical Artifact at full speed actually only takes three to four two-hours.
After a night’s journey, at dawn, Lu Yao and the maid Ping’Er arrived right at Prince Cheng’s Mansion.
In the early morning at the prince’s mansion, the servants in the manor were busy at work.
The morning usually comes with a lot of tasks; the minor chores pile up, and they are busy until after noon before things lighten up a bit.
In comparison, the household servants somewhat envy the guards of the prince’s mansion.
They only need to patrol around daily, occasionally completing tasks assigned from above.
For so many years, these guards have not faced any danger.
Compared to the household servants, the guards have a much easier time.
But while they are envious, the servants know they are not cut out for such a life.
The guards of the mansion, though not extraordinarily skilled, have basic training.
With ordinary people, they can handle challenges with ease.
But today, the servants no longer envy the guards.
Right now, in the courtyard, four guards have died on the spot, and in just the blink of an eye, all these guards were dead.
Two strangers suddenly appeared in Prince Cheng’s Mansion, and when the guards stepped forward to question them, someone drew a blade.
Before the blade was fully drawn, four guards had died.
Screams followed, and the servants hurriedly went to report the incident.
Seeing these people spreading the news, Lu Yao and Ping’Er showed no concern and instead found a stone bench and sat down.
After a moment, Prince Cheng, as well as the prince’s steward and housekeeper, arrived in the courtyard.
The two women in front of them were dressed in grandeur, looking calm and collected.
After killing the guards of Prince Cheng’s Mansion with a wave of their hand, they did not flee but remained seated, waiting.
There wasn’t a hint of worry or fear in their demeanor.
The steward beside Prince Cheng quickly whispered into his ear, and Prince Cheng nodded and stepped forward.
"I don’t know your esteemed name, Venerable. You came to my Prince Cheng’s Mansion today and killed our guards. This seems somewhat disrespectful."
Prince Cheng spoke with caution, not taking any drastic actions until he was sure of the visitor’s identity.
"Drawing a blade against my mistress is a capital offense, what more needs to be said?"
Ping’Er snorted.
Although they had intruded on someone else’s manor, in their view, it was the guards’ fault.
Lu Yao gently waved her hand, stopping Ping’Er from speaking further.
"My surname is Lu, with the single name Yao."
When Lu Yao finished speaking, the people in front of her slightly frowned; clearly Prince Cheng and others had never heard of this name.
Seeing their reaction, Lu Yao gave a slight laugh and shook her head.
"Send a sound transmission to the King of Cangye Country and tell him that Lu Yao has arrived.
We will return after noon."
With that, Lu Yao and Ping’Er stepped onto the Flying Magical Artifact.
After killing four guards of Prince Cheng’s Mansion, they left as if nothing had happened.
The key was that the people present watched them leave, not daring to say anything.
Everyone in Prince Cheng’s Mansion was overwhelmed by the aura of these two women.
Especially after they summoned the Flying Magical Artifact, they were all startled.
"Quick, to the study immediately, I must discuss this matter with the Sovereign!"
Returning to his senses, Prince Cheng immediately ran to the study.
He felt he had encountered a significant issue, possibly one threatening his life and status.
Entering the study, Prince Cheng immediately sent a sound transmission to the Sovereign of Cangye.
In the mansion, there were only a few Sound Transmission Magical Artifacts, used for contacting the high echelon of Cangye Country.
Without an urgent matter, these Sound Transmission Magical Artifacts would not be used.
After a while, the voice of the Sovereign of Cangye Country came through the Sound Transmission Magical Artifact.
After hearing Prince Cheng mention the name Lu Yao, there was an evident pause on the other side.
"Imperial Uncle, are you sure that person is called Lu Yao?
What does she look like, how is she dressed?"
Prince Cheng described what he saw and also narrated about Lu Yao’s Flying Magical Artifact to the Sovereign of Cangye.
As the sovereign listened to Prince Cheng’s recount, his complexion began to turn pale.
"If I’m not mistaken, this Lu Yao should be the daughter of the Third Elder from the Lu Family Courtyard.
Moreover, this is just her first identity.
Her current status is the wife of the Sect Leader of Qianye Sect..."
When the words Lu Family Courtyard and Qianye Sect emerged, Prince Cheng’s face turned completely ashen.
He lost all color in an instant, becoming extremely pale.
Cangye Country wouldn’t dare provoke even the Lu Family Courtyard, yet now they had offended Qianye Sect as well.
"Sovereign, that’s impossible.
How could the wife of such a large sect come to our Prince Cheng’s Mansion..."
"Imperial Uncle, you must first placate her; I, along with the National Preceptor and others, will set out immediately. We should arrive in about three two-hours.
Everything will be discussed when we arrive!"
On the other side of the Sound Transmission Magical Artifact, the Sovereign of Cangye was also very serious.
He knew the gravity of this situation even more than Prince Cheng did; it required his personal attention.
After a conversation, Prince Cheng, sitting in the study, appeared somewhat anxious.
The strength of the Lu Family Courtyard was among the top ten on the Yellow Dragon Continent.
Even if Cangye Country exerted its full strength, facing the Lu Family Courtyard, it would likely be defeated in a single strike.
The disparity in strength between the two sides was absurdly vast.
Moreover, behind the Lu Family Courtyard, Prince Cheng heard of an even more terrifying presence.
Qianye Sect.