The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1143 - 346: Xuanyuan Yichen? Why Is He Here?

Xuanyuan Yichen bowed again, his smile sincere: "In that case, many thanks to the Ancestor for your support.""Now you can speak!" Nangong Xiongba said coldly.

Xuanyuan Yichen raised his hand, pointing at the Ghost Mastiff’s shadow: "This man hails from Lingyun Mansion, Eastern Domain Taiqing Sect, and is taught by a cultivator of Divinity Transformation Realm Perfection."

He paused, his fingertip turning towards Mr. Ji’s mask projection, "As for this Mr. Ji..."

The mask shadow dissipated like rippling water, gradually revealing Zhou Qing’s handsome face.

"His name is Zhou Qing, precisely the fellow disciple of Ghost Mastiff, both of them originate from the same lineage!"

Nangong Xiongba’s eyes blazed with a crimson intensity, and Spiritual Qi surged around him: "Are you sure?"

"Absolutely certain." Xuanyuan Yichen said calmly, "Because I’ve had previous interactions with them."

The Ancestor’s gaze was sharp as lightning, carefully scrutinizing Xuanyuan Yichen.

Xuanyuan Yichen replied without panic: "To be frank, I’ve been in seclusion training for the past two years."

"Half a year ago when the Ancestor arrived at the Imperial City, I was still in seclusion and couldn’t pay my respects. Only after coming out did I learn of the various changes in recent years."

He pointed to the Ghost Mastiff’s shadow: "I happened to encounter this man years ago while traveling through Lingyun Mansion, we fought once, akin to an acquaintance through the clash, but our relationship isn’t deep."

Then, he turned towards Zhou Qing’s image, "As for whether this Mr. Ji is truly his junior disciple, I can only be fifty percent sure."

"Why only fifty percent?" Nangong Xiongba asked gravely.

The Seventh Prince calmly explained: "After Fifth Brother was murdered in Lingyun Mansion, it was the Taiqing Sect and its neighbor Cangyan Daoist Palace who joined forces to capture the culprit."

"I was ordered by the Father Emperor and Grandfather to go and reward them, and when at Taiqing Sect, I saw Zhou Qing raising a fat chicken."

"That fat chicken was exactly as described by the surviving guards of Duobao Trading House."

As Xuanyuan Yichen spoke, a hint of reminiscence flashed in his eyes, "Years ago, my Ninth sister Mu Qian also held it at Taiqing Sect, hence the guess that Mr. Ji’s name might have originated from this."

"As for why there’s only fifty percent certainty..." Xuanyuan Yichen frowned slightly.

"The Ghost Mastiff is currently only at the mid-stage of Divinity Transformation, logically his junior disciple shouldn’t have advanced so rapidly, nor possess such terrifying battle power."

Nangong Xiongba nodded slightly: "Considered it thoroughly, this is exactly what puzzled me earlier."

His gaze deepened, "No matter what, going to Lingyun Mansion will reveal everything, but a one-way trip will take at least a year."

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Yichen’s eyes flashed brightly: "The Dynasty’s exclusive Teleportation Array can be temporarily lent to the Ancestor. In just three months, it can reach Lingyun Mansion."

Nangong Xiongba’s eyes shrank suddenly, and his voice turned cold: "Is this... your Father Emperor’s idea?"

Xuanyuan Yichen immediately shook his head, smiling humbly: "Of course not, this is just a privilege of a Prince, the Father Emperor knows nothing about it."

"Otherwise, how could I dare to use this matter to make a deal with the Ancestor? Of course, if the Ancestor wishes to travel by Flying Ship, it is also possible."

Nangong Xiongba stared at the Seventh Prince for a moment and then suddenly burst into laughter: "I see, that’s thoughtful."

"It’s what I should do!" Xuanyuan Yichen bowed respectfully, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now, lest other Brothers or Princes find out."

After receiving Nangong Xiongba’s nod, Xuanyuan Yichen turned and left.

Once the Seventh Prince’s figure disappeared, Nangong Xiongba’s face instantly turned ashen: "What on earth are the father and son of the Xuanyuan Family plotting?"

When his only beloved disciple Nangong Lu died, he personally experienced the terrifying power of Mr. Ji’s eight thousand Spirit Seals and Thunder Strike Technique.

To eliminate future troubles, he immediately gathered the only remaining ten Elders of the Divinity Transformation Realm Perfection in his clan, explained the situation briefly, and then led them to the Imperial City intending to search covertly.

However, before reaching the Imperial City, rumors about Mr. Ji’s eight thousand Spirit Seals and the Ancient Beast Wilderness had already caused a huge uproar.

He wasn’t a fool and naturally knew who was causing trouble behind the scenes.

In a fit of rage, he conducted a Soul Search on these ten people, even killing three traitors on the spot.

At the time, he thought the Xuanyuan Family just wanted to muddle the waters.

But now the Seventh Prince personally brought intelligence, what is their true intention?

"Enough." Nangong Xiongba snorted coldly, his blood-red eyes surged.

"In any case, Lingyun Mansion must be visited, otherwise, my Nangong Family will truly become a laughingstock to everyone!"

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