Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Desolate Ancient Mo Family
"Qu Luoning? The Eldest Princess of the Chu Kingdom?"
"Never heard of her..."
In the tavern, many people were discussing.
It was obvious that they were all quite unfamiliar with the name Qu Luoning.
Although she was the Eldest Princess of the Chu Kingdom, possessing three Spirit Veins, and once acclaimed as the Kingdom’s foremost prodigy.
But if that’s all, in the vast expanse of Beiyou, it wasn’t enough to draw attention.
One must know that the vastness of Beiyou is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Among the Nine Domains, the Profound Domain is the weakest, to most people, perhaps only the Purple Cloud Sect and the Alchemy Master Alliance are quite renowned there.
Besides these two major forces, including the so-called top sects of the Profound Domain like the Sword King Sect and Lingxiao Palace, in the whole of Beiyou, they were at most third-rate forces, not worth mentioning.
"Do you know when this inheritance ceremony will take place?" Ji Chen inquired.
Though not publicly known, he and Qu Luoning were already like Dao companions.
Now that she has been accepted as a disciple by the Kunlun Saint Master, how could he not go and see?
"In half a month."
An elder replied, "Currently in Bicheng, many who came for the Ye Family’s Patriarch’s birthday will most likely attend at that time."
Ji Chen nodded.
Presumably, Qu Luoning should have sent him a message, but because he was not in Lingyun Sect, he didn’t know about it.
As it looks now, once the Ye Family Patriarch’s birthday is over, he must set off to Kunlun immediately.
Soon, night fell.
In the bustling city of Bicheng, people came and went, it was at least several times livelier than during the day.
Many cultivators enjoyed coming out at night.
Gathering with friends and family in tea houses or taverns, discussing some popular topics recently.
In the south of the city, by the Enlightenment Lake, this is one of the few scenic spots in Bicheng, with beautiful scenery.
Especially at night, many young people choose to visit and play here.
It is said that many years ago, an ancient sage once enlightened here and achieved Saint Realm, since then, this lake became famous and was thus named Enlightenment Lake.
Tonight, by the Enlightenment Lake, many young figures gathered, evidently much busier than usual.
Because at this moment, a gathering of young talents is being held here, news Ji Chen had heard in the tavern during the day.
It was said that many top young geniuses would be present, all renowned figures in Beiyou, with considerable fame.
Ji Chen, having nothing to do, decided to come and take a look.
It must be said, Bicheng is indeed a place where talents gather nowadays, apart from the old generation of powerhouses, countless extraordinary young talents have arrived as well.
Tonight, the young attendees of the gathering by the Enlightenment Lake mostly had remarkable auras, each with distinguished backgrounds, whether the young master of a family or the disciple of a great sect, or even some talents from Sacred Lands.
"Buzz..."
Walking alone, Ji Chen passed by several high platforms, all temporarily constructed.
On these platforms, some young geniuses were dueling, which was quite a spectacle, drawing cheers from the surrounding spectators.
Ji Chen took a few casual glances, finding it dull, as all were just sparring and not life-and-death battles, such contests didn’t interest him.
In a pavilion, Ji Chen arrived.
On the stone table in the pavilion, fresh fruits and fine wine were placed for anyone to partake in at will.
He casually took a flask, then sat alone on a boulder by the lake, admiring the beautiful surroundings.
"Ting..."
Suddenly, enchanting zither music came from the lake, catching Ji Chen’s attention.
Looking across, he saw a small path paved with bluestone extending into the lake.
There was also a pavilion built in the center of the lake.
At the moment, about a dozen young figures surrounded that pavilion, among them a woman playing the zither with both hands.
"Isn’t that Mo Wanqing, the eldest daughter of the Mo Family?"
"As stunning as rumored, I didn’t expect her to come to Bicheng too!"
The zither music intrigued many by the lakeshore, drawing their gazes, recognizing the zither player quickly.
From their discussions, Ji Chen learned that the Mo Family background was no simple matter, being one of the few Desolate Ancient Emperor Races in the entire Northern Nether Realm.
Mo Wanqing, the eldest daughter of the Mo Family, not only a renowned peerless beauty, but also one of the few young kings in Beiyou, with strength at the top of the younger generation, comparable to a Saintess level genius like Si Ruyan.
In the pavilion on the lake, apart from Mo Wanqing, those seated inside all had extraordinary auras, obviously with significant backgrounds.
Among them, Ji Chen also saw a familiar face, none other than Ye Yunge.
Being able to sit with the Mo Family’s eldest daughter and the Ye Family’s young master, the identities of others in the pavilion were likely not much inferior.
"Ting!"
Amid the crowd’s discussions, the zither music finally concluded, leaving many savoring the melody.
But Ji Chen took a sip from the flask, shook his head, and couldn’t help but mutter, "The score was nice, but the player’s technique was clumsy, probably unfamiliar with music, or has just started learning the zither."
He thought of Qu Luoning.
Compared to Qu Luoning, Mo Wanqing’s zither skill was indeed lacking.
"To have the fortune to hear my sister’s zither music is a blessing of three lifetimes, how could you be so critical?"
Just then, a voice suddenly came from beside Ji Chen.
Turning to look, he found the speaker to be a young man, seemingly around eighteen or nineteen, about the same age as himself.
"Your sister?" Ji Chen was taken aback.
"Mo Cheng! The second young master of the Desolate Ancient Mo Family, Mo Wanqing’s brother!"
"He’s Mo Cheng? That second-generation of the Mo Family?"
Surprised voices arose around, recognizing the young man.
Amidst the whispers, Mo Cheng walked up to Ji Chen with a few steps.
"Buzz..."
Without a word, he lifted his hand, reaching towards Ji Chen, the surging spiritual power coalescing into a giant hand, pressing down on where Ji Chen was.
Ji Chen was taken aback, feeling the extraordinary aura.
Mo Cheng, though young, had cultivation beyond Ji Chen’s expectations, judging from the aura emanating from him, he had at least reached the fourth or fifth layer of the Returning Ruins Realm!
Such age, such cultivation, even in the Profound Domain, one would be hard-pressed to find another.
Truly a scion of the Desolate Ancient Emperor Race!
"Buzz!"
Without hesitation, Ji Chen immediately ran the Supreme Scripture, simultaneously the Nine Veins within roared, spiritual power surged forth continuously.
With a pointed finger forward, the Void Finger burst forth, the finger’s glow illuminated the surroundings, finally meeting Mo Cheng’s pressing giant hand.