Chapter 510 - 286: Capturing a Saint King of the Twelve!? (Part 2)
Chapter 510: Chapter 286: Capturing a Saint King of the Twelve!? (Part 2)
"The Ghost Emperor ordered three years ago that the South and North be temporarily cut off, targeting mainly various forces to deal with the Celestial Evil Cult.
"He didn’t really pay much attention to solo wanderers in the martial world...
"But the situation is a bit different now. Shang Qiuyu’s disappearance is fake, but the Ghost Emperor is truly missing.
"There might be some disturbances over at Heaven-Reaching Ridge. If you don’t encounter anything, that’s fine, but if you do run into some trouble, you can use this Ghost Emperor’s Order to safely pass through Heaven-Reaching Ridge."
Chu Qing suddenly understood, then asked,
"What about you?"
You Zong grinned,
"I’ve roamed the martial world for years; no one can stop me from going wherever I want."
"...I recall you being caught and threatened to have your legs broken..."
"Cough, cough, cough!!"
You Zong’s boasting was cut short; he couldn’t maintain face,
"Those are just hearsay!"
Chu Qing simply opened the invitation, glanced at it, and was stunned.
Subconsciously, he looked at You Zong.
You Zong noticed his strange look and was taken aback,
"What’s wrong?"
"Nothing,"
Chu Qing shook his head and asked,
"Do you know about this Xiao Han Valley mentioned in the invitation?"
"Isn’t it all clearly stated in the invitation?"
You Zong said,
"Valley Master Han Yiren of Xiao Han Valley has widely invited capable people from the martial world to be guests in Xiao Han Valley to discuss major strategies.
"This matter is actually quite extensive.
"Han Yiren has been in the martial world for quite some time, but his reputation isn’t significant.
"Then suddenly, the situation changed...
"A few months ago, a group of people started wreaking havoc in Lingbei, slaughtering innocents.
"Han Yiren happened to get involved and corrected the chaos, later discovering that this group wasn’t alone. They seemed to have intentions on the Lingbei martial world.
"Upon learning this, Han Yiren sent out the Heroic Invitations, inviting all capable people to gather at Xiao Han Valley to devise a plan.
"Although Lingbei’s situation isn’t as chaotic as the South Ridge, with the Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects steering the major aspects, all the small factions have been incorporated, leaving no other forces.
"But for a lineage like Xiao Han Valley, they can accommodate...
"And the matter is significant, involving many scattered troops and soldiers in the martial world. As the saying goes, when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold. They naturally can’t just sit and wait for death.
"Thus, this matter arose.
"Even though I wasn’t in Lingbei at the time, I was quite curious about it.
"So I had people investigate... guess what?"
"I guess..."
Chu Qing thought for a moment and said,
"I guess this Han Yiren from Xiao Han Valley is colluding with the Celestial Evil Cult.
"The so-called intention to vie for the Lingbei martial world is actually the Celestial Evil Cult... They wreak havoc, Han Yiren steps in to stop it, thereby earning a grand reputation in the martial world.
"He then gathers these scattered troops, and not only them, but even the ones you mentioned, the Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects, might also attend the gathering.
"Thus, they can catch them all in one fell swoop!?"
"How did you know?"
You Zong was again greatly surprised.
Chu Qing rolled his eyes because he already knew that Xiao Han Valley had issues back when he was at Luochun Manor.
At that time, it was the Soul-Hunting Guard Sang Qing under Prince Mu who mentioned sending things from Celestial Secret Valley to Xiao Han Valley.
This was indeed unknown to You Zong...
Unexpectedly, after all the twists and turns, it all connected here.
But this made sense.
With such a background, Xiao Han Valley could get others to send things over.
Because of this, it served as a move for the Celestial Evil Cult.
You Zong looked at Chu Qing, puzzled and uncertain,
"I remember when you were in Celestial Secret Valley, you didn’t have such a deep understanding of the Celestial Evil Cult. Now, you seem to know more than me... Young people are truly impressive, truly impressive."
"I’ve interacted with them more and more,"
Chu Qing sighed,
"I don’t want to know this much, but I won’t let them off, and they don’t want to let me go either.
"In the martial world, you’ll always encounter some messy people and learn about some messy things."
"Makes sense!"
You Zong nodded,
"This matter is set for February 15, so if we set out quickly, we can reach Xiao Han Valley before the date.
"By then, we can figure out a way to disrupt this matter and capture the Twelve Saint King lurking behind Xiao Han Valley!
"We might be able to find clues about the Ghost Emperor from this person."
"Do you know the background of this Twelve Saint King behind Xiao Han Valley?"
Chu Qing asked.
Knowing more about the opponent would increase the chances of success.
But You Zong shook his head,
"Hard to say... So far, there’s still some confusion regarding who exactly the Twelve Saint Kings are.
"There’s definitely a Twelve Saint King behind Xiao Han Valley, but specifically which one... my people haven’t investigated that deeply.
"After all, a spy’s life is still a life, especially under such conditions, it’s uncertain if they can retreat safely, let alone if they get discovered...
"Wouldn’t that alert the enemy?"
"Are you that afraid of alerting snakes?"
Chu Qing smiled teasingly,
"You come here looking for clues, fearing to alert the enemy, you investigate Xiao Han Valley, again afraid to alert the enemy..."
"..."
You Zong glared at Chu Qing angrily,
"Secrets are achieved through discretion, failures occur due to leaks. Youngsters may be bold in their chivalry, but don’t be too presumptuous. A cautious sail lasts ten thousand years."
"Yes, yes,"
Chu Qing nodded, knowing the importance of this principle.
He couldn’t help but tease because of You Zong’s frequent mention of "alert the enemy."
Seeing Chu Qing’s response, You Zong nodded,
"Alright, by then, just take this invitation.
"You’ll need to disguise yourself, as the face of the Third Young Master is probably on the desk of everyone in the Celestial Evil Cult.
"If you go just like that, the excitement at Xiao Han Valley might disperse.
"And if the Twelve Saint King flees, all our efforts would be in vain."
"Makes sense."
Chu Qing nodded, not just for the Twelve Saint King, but also for the Unchanging Celestial Book, he couldn’t go with his current face.
There are advantages to having a big name, as it can deter villains.
But there are also inconveniences.
Chu Qing’s reputation might not deter the Twelve Saint King, but considering the precedent of Prince Mu and Prince Xue, who knows what their current stance is?
Rather than being troubled by this, it’s better to change his face, which can save many issues.
Both discussed the matter briefly, but didn’t delve into the details, as the situation in Xiao Han Valley was still unknown. Speculations could only be confirmed upon arriving there.
Afterwards, You Zong proposed to take leave.
Chu Qing didn’t stop him, but asked one last question,
"Is the Profound Emperor currently outside the Abandoned God Valley?"
"..."
You Zong paused, then smiled,
"By the way, someone misses you quite a lot."
Chu Qing was slightly startled, sensing You Zong’s words had an implied meaning.
As for who that person was... there was no need to think further.
Chu Qing pondered quietly and softly said,
"Tell her there’s no need to worry, I am doing well."
You Zong was momentarily taken aback, observing Chu Qing thoughtfully, and finally nodded,
"If I get the chance, I will pass the message."
After speaking, he suddenly flashed and slipped out of the small doorway with a whoosh.
Truly like a swimming fish, slippery to the extreme.
Chu Qing took a slow breath, also coming out of the secret chamber.
Letting his body roll naturally, he lay on the bed.
Closed the door to the secret chamber, he organized the conversation content he had with You Zong that evening.
After a while, he gently wiped his face.
Then he sat cross-legged, focusing his mind, and summoned the system interface.
[An unopened Martial Arts Treasure Chest detected, open it?]
Chu Qing set aside his thoughts, subtly speaking in his mind,
"Open it!"