Chapter 348: Chapter 347: Unless You Can Turn into Light
Xu Lingjun left again.
He had just left the Imperial Capital a few months ago.
And now he is going back again.
Although in name it is indeed to assist Zhang Zhiheng, in fact, it is indeed to assist Zhang Zhiheng, because even someone like Xu Lingjun, who completely ignores national affairs, knows what kind of impact the Transformation Capsule would have on this world if it were truly developed.
Self-cultivation, managing family, ruling the country, bringing peace to the world.
With the improvement of strength, especially inexplicably having the rank of Colonel, unable to sing yet becoming an officer, and going further, becoming a commander.
Although he has not yet received real power, with this additional identity, Xu Lingjun inexplicably developed a sense of responsibility...
So when Zhang Zhiheng mentioned that he needed Xu Lingjun’s help, Xu Lingjun did not hesitate much and directly agreed.
He doesn’t want to wait until Father Wang is harmed by him, then before dying grabs his arm and says something like, "With great power comes great responsibility."
His family, his roots are in the Great Xia Empire.
If he can protect the Great Xia Empire, he is duty-bound.
Of course... there’s also a very small part of the reason, which is to avoid Zhou Qianmo.
As for Sister Yaya and Teacher Su, they are very negligible, accounting for less than one percent of the total.
The car gradually drove away from Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.
Standing at the gate of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.
Liu Zhiyuan sighed faintly, turned to Li Jingjun, and asked, "Jingjun, your grandmother contacted me a couple of days ago. She’s very satisfied with your breakthrough to the Profound Realm in just a year and wants you to return to the family soon to learn more advanced Techniques with her."
"I understand."
Li Jingjun watched quietly in the direction where Xu Lingjun had left, her expression gradually returned to the previous indifference from the softness when Xu Lingjun was around.
She said, "I will go handle the graduation procedures tomorrow."
She didn’t tell Xu Lingjun that she had already broken through to the Profound Realm the day after her injuries healed.
It’s just that when she had just confirmed her relationship with Xu Lingjun, she unexpectedly developed a sense of reluctance, plus Xu Lingjun was very keen on applying medicine for her at that time...
So she didn’t say anything. Recovery is just recovery, leaving scars would naturally be bad, so she let him apply a few more times.
But now that even he has left.
This Martial Mansion no longer has anything for her to be attached to.
"Alright, I’ll help you get it done as soon as possible then, and hope you can soon break through to the Upper Realm. But it’s not easy to break through the Ninth Layer of the Profound Realm."
Liu Zhiyuan sighed and said, "Your grandmother does not have the best temperament, but she is not a bad person... Elders wanting juniors to succeed might use different methods, but the intention is the same. Try to understand more."
"I understand."
Li Jingjun nodded, still as calm as an old well.
It seemed that with Xu Lingjun’s departure, he also took away her vitality, turning her back to the simple girl who focuses solely on cultivation and has no interest in food or games.
She thought for a while and asked, "Then about Zhou Qianmo’s attack on Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, how do you plan to handle it?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhiyuan raised his thick eyebrows and sneered, "It’s simple. Since he came knocking on the door, although I have no evidence, I don’t need any. I just need to know it was him."
Upon hearing this, Li Jingjun’s eyes showed shock. She thought Liu Zhiyuan was holding back since he hadn’t taken action, as this matter was closely related to Xu Lingjun, which made her unable to resist asking.
But judging from his tone, Liu Zhiyuan seemed to have already made up his mind.
"Hahaha, little girl, you wouldn’t think I really have done nothing, right?"
Liu Zhiyuan laughed heartily, "In fact, Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion has someone in charge in Nanyun Martial Mansion. I’ve already given instructions. As soon as Zhou Qianmo appears in Nanyun Martial Mansion, I will immediately go seek justice... Evidence? Hehe, do I need evidence to spar with an old friend or two? Besides, Upper Realm Grandmaster’s strength is too strong, and casualties are unavoidable."
He laughed heartily.
But the laughter carried a thick confidence.
Clearly, regarding Zhou Qianmo, he already had a foolproof plan.
Li Jingjun stood silent for a while, bowed to Liu Zhiyuan, then turned and left.
In the blink of an eye, several days had passed.
During this time, the Sect was full of morale and fighting spirit.
The Five Sects Martial Arts Competition was the first time.
Precisely for this reason, people in the Sect, who had been suppressed by the Martial Mansion for a long time, were eager to outshine the Martial Mansion in this regard. Therefore, every Sect paid utmost importance to this matter.
And with the summons of Han Xu Yang.
Elite disciples from various Sects, along with their Sect Leaders, all headed towards the Imperial Capital.
For a time, the Imperial Capital was in turmoil.
And within the Imperial Capital, the undercurrents surged immensely.
"Pavilion Master Zhou, Xu Lingjun is here!"
Inside the Princess’s Mansion.
Han Qingxue lifted her skirt, rushing quickly to a rather remote side courtyard in the Princess’s Mansion.
The sudden shocking news made her forget her usual reservations about easily coming to this place...
At this time, in the side courtyard hall, an old man was resting his eyes.
Probably no one would have guessed that the Pavilion Master of Nanyun Martial Mansion, Zhou Qianmo, would be hiding in Han Qingxue’s residence.
At this moment, his arms were wrapped in bandages, and evidently, his severed limbs had been reattached.
Only his complexion remained pale.
Even though the injury occurred more than half a month ago, and after going through treatment by top-notch doctors and the highest level of technological healing brought by Han Qingxue, Zhou Qianmo’s wounds were too severe, yet to recover.
Even with the resilience of an Upper Realm Grandmaster, far beyond ordinary people, it was still insufficient.
However, the broken limbs were reattached, allowing him to move without hindrance.
This alone...
Zhou Qianmo was actually very impressed with Han Qingxue, as it was clear she had found the Empire’s most top-tier, high-end healers.
At this moment, the news Han Qingxue brought, even though Zhou Qianmo’s injuries hadn’t healed, couldn’t help but make him excited and exhilarated.
Surprised, he said, "Xu Lingjun has come to the Imperial Capital?"
Han Qingxue nodded and said, "That’s right, my people found Xu Lingjun’s identity information during the checkpoint inspection. He and Pavilion Master Zhang of Zhanzheng Academy are heading towards the Imperial Capital together."
"Hahaha, this is truly where you find things when you least expect them! Originally, if he were still within Bei Xuanwu Mansion, I might have had to worry about Liu Zhiyuan... But now, he has actually come to the Imperial Capital, to our territory."
Zhou Qianmo laughed loudly, "The Divine Soldier Guard is under your command, Princess, we have the home advantage. Doesn’t this mean Xu Lingjun is walking right into a trap?"
"But weren’t we going to use Xu Lingjun to deal with the Bei Xuanwu Mansion behind him, to incite conflict between the Martial Mansion and the Sect?"
Han Qingxue worriedly said, "If Xu Lingjun leaves the Bei Xuanwu Mansion, he and Liu Zhiyuan have already separated. How will we deal with Liu Zhiyuan then? Our target is not Xu Lingjun."
Zhou Qianmo was taken aback by this remark, suddenly feeling secretly annoyed, thinking that at this moment, she was still concerned about that bastard’s looks. Are you so afraid of not seeing his face in the future?
For a moment, a surge of impulse rose in his heart.
Might as well kill him when he comes to the Imperial Capital, anyway, just finding a reason could fool Han Qingxue.
But recalling the dazzling radiance earlier.
A fear crept up in his heart uncontrollably.
No... cannot take the risk, this kid has too many hidden cards, confronting him face-to-face is not wise, but the Imperial Capital is Han Qingxue’s domain, as long as I can persuade her, dealing with Xu Lingjun will be easy!
Thinking of this, he said, "Rest assured Princess, I have no enmity of bloodshed or extermination with Xu Lingjun, why would I kill him for no reason? I only wish to stir conflict between the Four Great Martial Mansions and the Sect, thereby helping Her Highness achieve her goals. Besides, Xu Lingjun has not committed a capital crime, and if Your Highness were to save him later, wouldn’t he be devoted to you?"
"This... Alright, I only want a loyal subordinate after all."
Han Qingxue indeed nodded in agreement, then asked, "So, what do you plan to do?"
Zhou Qianmo earnestly said, "I have an idea in mind, and this time, we will ensure the enemy falls into our control."
He inwardly sneered.
Thinking, Xu Lingjun, oh Xu Lingjun, unless you turn into light and fly out of this Imperial Capital, this time I want you to be buried within the Imperial Capital. By then, you can be a companion to Han Yun City in the Yellow Springs, at least you won’t be lonely on the road to the afterlife.