Chapter 237: Chapter 232 Qi Mountain Meeting
"Even though I didn’t bring Jiang Li, Elder Tianxuan has already agreed to meet with you," Feng Manlou hastily replied. "But she requires you to take the initiative to find her."
Upon hearing these words, a chilling rigidity on Ji Lingguang’s face finally eased.
"Having me find her..." Ji Lingguang put on a cold smile, "She must have said some irritating remarks, right? Like how I am merely a defeated subordinate of hers?"
"Humph! So be it, let her be proud for now. She’ll have hers later."
If Elder Tianxuan really pairs up with Jiang Li, that would be far more sensational than the little leverage Ji Lingguang holds over her. When that time comes, it’s not certain who will have the upper hand.
"I’ll go meet her tomorrow," Ji Lingguang declared coolly.
"What about Hong Haogu and the Yin Law Department?" inquired Feng Manlou.
"Let them hang for a couple of days; it’s time they understand who they’re dealing with."
Ji Lingguang waved her hand indifferently and said, "The Thunder God of the Taiping Sect has fallen into the hands of Dinghu Sect, and now the Young Sect Leader Yang Ji, through Zhong Shenxiu’s efforts, has been handed over to my palace. All the powerhouses in the court are on guard against the Taiping Sect’s rebellion. Although I did summon the King of Chujiang from the Yin Law Department, he is too preoccupied to handle this matter."
"Additionally, the region of Yong Province must be put in order, harsh laws must be employed if needed, hence they have summoned me to set things straight. If anyone dares to interfere with this, I would kill them without consequence."
Although the court looks down on commoners, it also recognizes the danger of failing to keep faith. By sending a Princess to Yong Province, the court intends to demonstrate the enforcement of strict laws and the resolve to regain the trust of the people there.
Even if it cannot be fully remedied, it can no longer continue to degenerate.
Anyone who dares stand in the way is courting death.
After hearing her remarks, Feng Manlou, with his intelligence, could already deduce the situation in the Divine Capital.
’The respected officials are still clear-headed, knowing how to prevent the situation from escalating and not taking Yong Province lightly. In fact, it seems that the court is ready to take the initiative and make a move against the Taiping Sect. They would rather endure temporary chaos to nip the trouble in its embryonic state,’ he thought.
Feng Manlou silently praised them in his heart, then he let out an inexplicable sigh, ’Unfortunately, they still don’t understand the real situation. This impending upheaval cannot be suppressed or eradicated. Those dissatisfied with the current state of affairs far exceed the forces that have already emerged.’
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Time swiftly moved on to the next day.
On this day, the sky was clear, the sunlight shone bright but not scorching, finally bringing a hint of autumn weather.
Elder Tianxuan, Jiang Li, and Gongsun Qingyue, master and disciples, walked up the mountain path of Qi Mountain. As they ascended the stone stairs, it seemed they were merely out for a leisurely stroll in the mountains, unhurriedly making their way to the mid-mountain.
"Surprisingly, ever since that Princess arrived, the weather suddenly turned cooler," Jiang Li commented while climbing, amazed by today’s climate.
The attributes of her Cultivation Technique were known to all. Her True Qi was renowned for its intensity, with few in the world able to match. With such a figure arriving, logically speaking, it should have made Yong Province even hotter, yet instead, it had caused the temperature to gradually drop, truly ushering in autumn.
"Elder Tianxuan chuckled, "What can be released can also be retracted. If one can emit Flame Qi, why can’t one gather it back? Having absorbed the fierce heat between heaven and earth, the climate naturally changes. However, to be able to alter the climate of an entire province... It seems she has already grasped the profound mysteries of the Four Seasons, and next, she’ll be plotting for the corresponding promotion."
That is to say, fourth rank!
"Third grade Vermilion Bird," Gongsun Qingyue added.
The Vermilion Bird is the mature yang of the Four Symbols, the summer of the Four Seasons, the southern direction of the four cardinal points, and the god of Star Constellations, Four Seasons, and Flames.
If Ji Lingguang has begun to comprehend the Four Seasons and is able to gradually bring an end to this prolonged summer, it shows how well she resonates with the Vermilion Bird Dao Fruit. It might even be possible that Ji Lingguang is already in the process of advancing.
If her Realm is such, then Elder Tianxuan, her counterpart of many years, is likely not far behind.
That is to say, Elder Tianxuan is also advancing.
’Fourth Grade Perfection, can this match be made?’ Jiang Li wondered.
It was not that he underestimated Feng Manlou, but rather the master was simply too formidable. Without demonstrating his Dragon King prowess, it was uncertain whether Feng Manlou could succeed.
As he pondered, they had already passed a hundred or so steps, and the trio reached the mid-mountain.
Ahead was a spacious, flat area, artificially crafted into a platform with a Stone Pavilion erected, serving as a resting place for passing travelers.
At the moment, two figures were already inside the pavilion, a man and a woman. The man was naturally Feng Manlou, with a handsome appearance, but upon closer inspection, quite ordinary.
As for the woman, she was dressed in fiery red, exuding a sun-like superiority, with a figure that perfectly suited the boldness of her clothes. Jiang Li glanced at her and immediately assessed a very pleasing figure.
’But she still falls short compared to Master and senior sister, especially in terms of bust size...’ Jiang Li glanced at the proportions displayed in an unsavory book and speculated, ’Could it be that Master wore padding to outdo her?’
Thinking this way, Master must have been padding the whole way through her growth, always keeping it larger than the other party, and when the other party’s figure was set, Master’s sizing happened to match the senior sister’s.
And then, to surpass a similarly restless senior sister, she quietly used the senior sister’s data to maintain her advantage...
Such a competitive nature in women.
Beside him, Gongsun Qingyue subtly glanced at Ji Lingguang and then at her master, similar suspicions forming in her mind.
She hadn’t considered this before, but now with a notion in mind, she naturally took notice.
"Ji Lingguang."
Elder Tianxuan was fully aware of the other’s intentions, showing no signs of discomfort; instead, she confidently joined the pavilion with her two disciples and said indifferently, "You just received a lesson yesterday, yet you’re eager to meet today. Honestly, I too am curious; just what are you plotting?"
She had given a two-day window, but Ji Lingguang wanted to meet the next day, which revealed her impatient mood, indicating her confidence in the retaliation plan.
To be honest, Elder Tianxuan was also very curious about what gave Ji Lingguang such confidence.
"Not so fast, let’s first hand over the agreed upon Dao Artifact."
Ji Lingguang smiled faintly, not a hint of anger visible, signifying that when the Princess truly wants to scheme, she can maintain an untroubled disposition, undisturbed by external factors.
She raised her hand, and a horsetail whisk appeared, which she casually threw to Jiang Li.
The horsetail whisk had a jade handle, pure white throughout with a shimmering glow; its bristles were silver-white, like three thousand silver threads, unadulterated by any other color.
Jiang Li caught the horsetail whisk and immediately sensed a surge of information in his mind, "Daoist Dao Fruit?"
This was astonishingly a Sixth Grade Daoist Device, bearing a Dao Fruit named "Daoist."
But at the same moment, a fiery Flame Qi suddenly appeared upon the horsetail whisk, erupting forth, the vigorous Flame Wave bathing Jiang Li in a crimson glow.