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"Wang Bo, what do you think of Ren Pingsheng?" The speaker was Situ Kong, who had just left. However, his eyes were sharp and his expression serious, quite different from his previous impulsive and naive demeanor. Strangely, he was talking to himself.
"This person is not simple. Whether it was when he killed two opponents with higher cultivation than him or just now when he faced the temptation of the Sword King Order. He has both strength and courage, and he is not swayed by external temptations." A voice suddenly echoed in the void, and a faint figure appeared. It was an old man with white hair and beard.
"Then tell me, if we were to be opponents, who would win in the end?"
"Well! Young Master’s strength is naturally top-notch, and you didn’t use your full power before. If that was Ren Pingsheng's full strength earlier, then he definitely wouldn't be your match. However, I noticed some strange things while watching him battle just now."
"Oh? What strange things?" Situ Kong asked with some interest.
"I sensed the flavor of Sword Momentum in his sword. If that's the case, he must have mastered it to an extraordinary degree." Wang Bo said uncertainly.
"Sword Momentum? I have just grasped a little of it myself. If what you say is true, then this Ren Pingsheng might also be a formidable character. He could potentially become a rival in the future."
"Young Master, with your status, why waste time seeking the Sword King Order? You shouldn’t even care about King-Level Inheritance."
"I just don't want to stay at home; it's driving me crazy. Besides, isn't it more meaningful to become stronger on my own? I can also gain more experience along the way." Situ Kong murmured.
"I'm just afraid our family's enemies will find out and it could be detrimental to you!"
"Haha, isn't Wang Bo here? Who could harm me?"
"Ordinary people aren't a concern, but there are many experts in this world. My old bones can't handle too much trouble." Wang Bo said with a bitter smile.
"It's fine; I'll be careful. Besides, when I left, I announced that I was in closed-door cultivation, so it's not easy to be discovered. Even if they do find out, with such a vast Eastern Region, it's not that easy to run into me."
Night once again returned to quiet. After Situ Kong left, Ren Pingsheng also departed from his original location, moving at a steady pace towards Great Chu Academy. Traveling through the night was still quite fast.
Time flew by quickly, and a new day soon arrived.
In a small town, Ren Pingsheng was sitting in an inn, drinking alone. After traveling most of the night, he finally arrived at this small town just before noon and prepared to rest well.
On the second floor of the inn were five people besides Ren Pingsheng sitting by the window: a young couple, an old man, and a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy. All of them had Warrior Realm cultivation.
The five people were silent, either eating vegetables, drinking wine, or lost in thought.
"Thud, thud, thud," footsteps echoed from the stairs, and a young and beautiful woman entered.
"Junior Sister Chen, over here, over here." The previously quiet young man suddenly waved his hand excitedly. It seemed he was quite familiar with this beautiful woman.
"Li Shixiong has indeed broken through. It looks like we can go to Great Chu Academy together this time," Junior Sister Chen said with a smile as she walked over.
"Haha, I just broke through as well. But I must say, Junior Sister's talent is impressive. You joined half a year later than me but managed to break through before I did." The young man named Li Shixiong looked somewhat embarrassed.
Ren Pingsheng quietly listened to their conversation, feeling a stir of emotions. He didn't expect to encounter warriors heading to Great Chu Academy here. They must also be disciples of some sect within the Great Chu Dynasty.
"Hehe, so you two are going to Great Chu Academy. How coincidental! I also need to go to Great Chu Royal City. If you don't mind, we can travel together; it would be good to have someone to look out for each other on the road," an old man who had been drinking quietly suddenly raised his head and asked kindly.
"Uh... we have no problem with that. My name is Li Mu, and this is my junior sister Chen Luo Qiu. May I ask how to address you, Senior?" Li Mu stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Hehe, what a coincidence! My surname is also Li. You can just call me Li Laober."
"I'll still call you Senior Li! If you don't mind, let's set off now."
"Sure! Let's go then. The earlier we leave, the sooner you can reach Great Chu Academy. Looking at you young talents, your future achievements are boundless!" The old man chuckled and praised them with an innocent demeanor.
"Senior is too kind; we still have a long way to go." After settling the bill, the three stood up and left the inn. Outside the inn were several fine horses; the three mounted their horses and headed north along the official road toward Great Chu Royal City.
In less than three minutes, the remaining young couple on the second floor also stood up to leave. Their direction was indeed the same as that of Li Mu and his companions.
"Interesting, interesting. Perhaps there will be a good show!" Ren Pingsheng, sitting by the window, leisurely finished his drink after watching the five leave before slowly settling his bill.
Looking at the newly purchased fine horse, Ren Pingsheng was quite satisfied. He lightly tapped his toes and mounted the horse. After a neigh from the black steed as it raised its front legs, it shot off like an arrow in pursuit of the five who had just departed.
"That pair of Brother Shi and Sister doesn't seem special; what does that old man want? And what about that young couple?" Ren Pingsheng pondered some doubts while on horseback.
"Hmm, are they already preparing to act?" His expression changed slightly as he immediately stopped and looked toward the distant forest. Then he dismounted with interest, leaving the horse behind as he carefully used his Movement Technique to sneak toward the inner part of the forest.
In the shadow beneath a tree, Ren Pingsheng indeed spotted the person from before, along with Brother Shi's sister. As for the other young couple, they were hiding behind two trees in the distance, according to his senses.
"Senior, what do you mean?" Li Mu asked, puzzled. The elderly man with the surname Li had pulled them into the woods, claiming there was something to discuss.
"Hehe... you really are a naive kid, so easily deceived. I even made quite a few preparations," the Li Surname Elder said mockingly, his aura surging, revealing his status as an Intermediate Martial Artist.
"Senior, what do you mean? We believe we haven't offended anyone," not only did Li Mu become wary, but his junior sister Chen Luo Qiu also took two steps back, her expression filled with caution.
"You have the surname Li? If I'm not mistaken, you should be from the Li family of Jiangning City in the Great Jin Dynasty!"
"What... Jiangning City Li family? I don't know what you're talking about," Li Mu's face turned pale as he immediately denied it. However, his expression had already betrayed him.
"Hehe, so it is true. I didn't expect that after the extermination of the Li family of Jiangning City eighteen years ago, there would still be a survivor. But this works out well for me," the Li Surname Elder exclaimed with gleaming eyes. His gaze was akin to that of someone admiring an unparalleled beauty—filled with greed and desire, it was quite strange.
"Senior, you truly have mistaken me for someone else. The Great Jin Dynasty is tens of thousands of miles away from here. As for Jiangning City, I've never even heard of it."
"Don't try to argue. Back when your Li family was flourishing in Jiangning City, I saw your father once; you look just like him. The family heirloom of the Li family, the Cold Jade Pendant, should be in your possession!"
"Brother Shi, what is going on? Are you really from that Jiangning City Li family?" Chen Luo Qiu asked with a doubtful expression.
"Uh... Junior sister, I'm really sorry; it seems I've implicated you this time. I just didn't expect someone here would recognize me," Li Mu said with a bitter smile, a hint of panic in his demeanor.
"We can discuss these matters later; let's first resolve our current predicament. If we join forces, we might still have a chance," she said softly after biting her lip and changing her expression.
"Thank you, junior sister. However, this matter arose because of me, so I'll hold him off while you take the opportunity to leave quickly. Entering the Great Chu Academy will fulfill Master’s expectations."
"Alright, don't say any more; it's settled." Li Mu stopped Chen Luo Qiu from speaking further and then shifted his gaze. "The Cold Jade Pendant is indeed in my possession; I can give it to you if you let my junior sister go. She knows nothing about this. Otherwise, even if I die, I won't tell you anything."
"I can agree to that; however, if you deceive me, you'll regret it," the Li Surname Elder hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth and agreeing.
"Junior sister, you leave first. Don't say anything unnecessary!"
"Brother Shi... I..." Chen Luo Qiu opened her mouth and looked at him with reddened eyes but didn't know what to say.
"Move quickly!" Li Mu shouted. Reluctantly, she slowly left and then galloped away on her horse.
"Alright, now that the person is gone, hurry up and give me the Cold Jade Pendant," Li Surname Elder urged impatiently.
"I want to ask, did you have any involvement in the massacre of my Li family eighteen years ago?"
"Hmph, I had just broken through to the Qi Refinement Stage back then, so I didn't have that capability. However, your Li family was indeed unfortunate; the Cold Jade Pendant is related to the treasure map of a sect-level powerhouse, and it managed to leak out. No wonder you were targeted and even faced a massacre." The Li Surname Elder seemed quite familiar with this matter.
"Hehe, I only regret my insufficient cultivation; otherwise, I would have eliminated all those people long ago. Let them taste the bitterness of a massacre." At that moment, a fierce expression appeared on Li Mu's jade-like face.
"Kid, stop wasting time. Hurry up and give me the Cold Jade Pendant, and I might consider letting you go since we don't have deep-seated grudges."
"Fine, I hope you keep your word. Here is the Cold Jade Pendant; take it!" He rummaged in his pocket for a long time before finally pulling out a white jade pendant that shimmered with a precious light. After hesitating for a while, he reluctantly tossed it over.
"It emits its own precious light and feels slightly cold. This is indeed the Cold Jade Pendant. Haha, I've finally obtained it." Li Surname Elder examined it closely and laughed unabashedly. "Once I acquire the Heritage and treasures of the sect-level powerhouse, I'll become a dominant force. Let's see who dares to oppose me!"
"Kid, where do you think you're going?" Li Mu, who had been slowly retreating at this opportunity, suddenly stopped.
"Senior, you just said you would let me go. With your status, you wouldn't go back on your word, would you?"
"Letting you go? Haha, kid, you're really too naive. I’m not afraid to tell you that I was involved in the massacre of your Li family back then. I saw your father die at the hands of others; otherwise, how could I recognize you at first glance?"
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