After the rescue and massacre of the Blue Cloud Sect's residents, Lin Chen and Yan Xue returned to the inn by shifting around using shadow techniques without the guards noticing.
In one of the rooms of the city inn, a man and a woman sat opposite each other, discussing a serious matter.
"Lin Chen, you destroyed the Blue Cloud Sect. One of the top 10 sects in the Empire, let alone a teacher from a Patriarch at the Nirvana stage," said the young woman with a worried expression.
"What has happened, let it happen," said Lin Chen calmly.
"But, after Lu Feng died, the Soul Jade would surely react. Will reveal your identity," said the woman, still worried.
"You take it easy, Yan Xue. Before I killed the Patriarch and Elder. I used a skill to cover the Soul Jade record," said Lin Chen, remaining calm.
"But-" Yan Xue was cut off when Lin Chen's finger touched her lips.
"Already. Don't talk about it anymore," said Lin Chen, sitting back down.
Yan Xue just nodded slightly and looked down shyly with a face that was red as a tomato.
***
Xuan City, Capital of Jingwen Province
The news of the destruction of the Blue Clouds Sect began to spread a day later, and many people began to worry about a mysterious power threatening the peace of the city. Still, some people were happy over the destruction of the Blue Clouds Sect. How could it not be? The Blue Cloud Sect's Young Master was always causing trouble and playing women in Xuan City. Many people want to fight but are afraid of the power behind it.
Many people started gossiping about the destruction of the Sect, who was responsible for it, and how to do it. There were many questions about the horrendous events, and even the city guards were gossiping.
"Do you know who destroyed the Blue Cloud Sect in this city?" asked the guard on patrol.
"From the news, I heard a young man", replied another guard.
"Youth? Alone? How could that be?" he asked again in surprise.
"According to people's talk like that. Heard the Sect's destruction because that young man saved his lover who Young Master Lu Xian kidnapped," explained the guard.
Plaque…
Plaque…
"Do the job properly", said the middle-aged man behind them.
"Ready, Captain," said the two guards in unison.
***
City Lord's Mansion
Many important people from various places, such as the Sect Patriarch of the neighbouring city, the Mayor of the surrounding cities still under the control of Jingwen Province, etc., discuss the destruction of one of the great Sects of the Empire.
"City King. This matter must be dealt with as soon as possible," said one of the mayors from Yu City.
"Right. We don't know whether this person is an enemy or a friend. We don't know," said the old man stroking his long beard from the Heavenly Tower.
"According to the news that was heard that destroyed the Sect was a young man, " the middle-aged man raised his hand.
"Youth? Alone?" asked the Xuan City Lord in surprise.
"Youth? It seems that at my place there was once a young man who came into contact with the Blue Cloud Sect's Young Master," said the old man named Gu Lian, the owner of the Heavenly Tower.
"Is what you said true?" asked the City Lord named Xu Ming.
"That's right, City Lord," replied Gu Lian, cupping his hands in front of his chest.
Hearing Gu Lian's reassurance, City Lord Xu Ming took a deep breath and massaged his forehead. "Hah… This matter is for His Majesty the Emperor to decide, if a young man can destroy a large Sect, then that youth can become one of the great powers of the Empire. But on the other hand, he also committed a crime by destroying the Sect," explained the City Lord.
Hearing the City Lord's explanation, the important people from various places thought for a while and started to look at each other, then nodded in agreement with the City Lord's proposal.
***
A week later, news of the destruction of the Blue Clouds Sect began to spread throughout the Bing Empire.
Bing Empire
In the Imperial garden, there is a pond with a gazebo in the middle. There was a middle-aged man in his 40s relaxing with his wife while sipping a cup of tea while looking at the pool from the gazebo.
"Emperor," said an old man from a distance.
The middle-aged man who was relaxing turned his head to look in the direction of the sound. The emperor was surprised to see the older man running toward him with an anxious expression.
The Emperor stood up and jumped to the pool's edge, asking the older man how he was.
"What is it?" asked Emperor Bing.
"A young man destroyed the Blue Cloud Sect in the Xuan City of Jingwen Province", replied the old man worriedly.
"Breaked by a young man? What's the chronology?" he asked again with a surprised expression.
"According to the report from the Xuan City Lord. That young man destroyed the Blue Clouds Sect because his lover was kidnapped by their Young Master," he replied again.
The Empress was quite surprised to hear the conversation between her husband and his advisor or his uncle. The Empress came over to them both. "Honey, how about we recruit that young man to be our princess's bodyguard," said the Empress named Shen Yue.
"Guard? Indeed, with such power, our daughter can be safe. However, due to his actions, the Empire lost one of its powers. Although I have to admit that the behavior of the Blue Clouds Sect has gone too far, they are still one of the pillars of the Empire. Okay, let's look for information about the young man and then watch his movements. Uncle you ordered our 12th Soldier to look for that young man," said Emperor Bing Yuan.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor", replied the old man Shen Tian, bowing respectfully and then turning away.
***
Xuan City
A young man and woman relax in the city park after they tour the city, changing their faces using the Masquerade purchased from the system.
"YanXue. We have lived in this city for about 10 days. Where are you going after this?" asked the young man turning to the woman next to him.
"I'm going back to my house. It's been a long time wandering outside, and I've also broken through from Core Formation to Qi Refinement*2. As for you Lin Chen?" Yan Xue replied.
Hearing Yan Xue's answer, Lin Chen felt a pain in his chest. But He didn't know what it was. Lin Chen looked back at Yan Xue's face with a sad look. "I'm going to adventure again. Do you know where the place is where there are a lot of beasts and monsters and will we meet again?" asked Lin Chen with a pained expression.
"A place full of monsters and beasts? You can head to the city of Heise, north of the border between Jingwen and Shuyan Provinces. Meet again? Of course, I will be waiting for you at the Shuyan Provincial Capital," Yan Xue explained with a charming smile.
Hearing Yan Xue's words, Lin Chen was quite happy and sad at the same time. He will part with the woman who has been travelling with him. "What position is Shuyan Province at? Is it strong?" Lin Chen asked.
Hearing Lin Chen's question, Yan Xue just chuckled, not answering his question.
Even Lin Chen, whose question was not answered, could only remain silent.
Cheek…
There was the sound of birds above the city sky. When Lin Chen lifted his head, he could see a fairly large Eagle with someone standing on it.
Swoosh…
The person standing on the Eagle jumped right in front of them, and the confused Lin Chen immediately stood in front of Yan Xue.
Yan Xue, who saw Lin Chen's behaviour, only smiled gently. Yan Xue patted Lin Chen's shoulder and said. "You don't need to be wary. He's my man," Yan Xue said calmly.
"…"
"Respect, Miss. I have come to pick up Miss," said the man in front of them, kneeling on one leg.
"Miss? If she is the daughter of a big family. Why is no one escorting her?" muttered Lin Chen in confusion.
"Cough. I don't like bodyguards. Usually, I only call guards when dropping off and picking up," replied Yan Xue, who heard Lin Chen's mumbling.
"Lin Chen, I'll wait for you in the Shuyan capital," she said while jumping on the Eagle, assisted by her bodyguard.
Swoosh…
The eagle flew away at a fairly high speed. Now only Lin Chen was left alone in the city park seat.
"Yan family's Young Lady. Her bodyguards were at the Heavenly King*2 level. How big is their family?" Lin Chen muttered.