He still rembered what had happened to Empress Suyin.
Back then, she had fallen in love with the Emperor of Beirong, and because of that, she had not even been able to properly care for her own son.
He sighed at the thought, yet he also understood her feelings.
Even so, he did not want Shang Qinghua to suffer any harm because of him, or worse.
He knew that he was still not strong enough.
His Ninefold Celestial Mystery had only reached the fifth layer.
At his current level, he could not even defeat Shang Qinghua, let alone stand against the The Black Archon.
Moreover, it seed that the people of the Nine Abyssal Gate already knew sothing about his background.
He also intended to go there and eliminate Rong Zishen once and for all.
But Rong Zishen recognized him, so infiltrating directly was clearly not an option.
Using a disguise ointnt might work.
However, Rong Zishen seed to have morized his build as well.
Rong Zishen knew he was still alive and also knew his original appearance.
If he wanted to slip into the Nine Abyssal Gate, it would likely take considerable effort.
What was even more troubling was that he did not know where the Nine Abyssal Gate was located.
That was the most critical problem.
Without knowing its location, there was no point in even speaking of the next steps in his plan.
"However, within Dongyue, there might still be one place I can go..." After thinking it over carefully, Yue Mingxuan recalled the Hua family of Dongyue.
He still had a token in his possession.
With that small bamboo slip, he should be able to gain access to the Hua family.
He was no longer the ignorant boy he once had been.
He understood very well just how valuable that small bamboo slip was.
It was similar to the entry token of Silver Needle Sect, a place not just anyone could enter.
"Dongyue Hua Family... a place said to control the flow of words across the world. I wonder what kind of place it really is." Yue Mingxuan was genuinely curious.
He had long been intrigued by it, but had never had the chance to visit before.
"Teaching and educating others is the duty of our Dongyue Hua Family..."
As Yue Mingxuan stepped through the entrance, he happened to see the very person who had once given him the bamboo slip.
He vaguely rembered that the man’s na was Hua Ji.
He did not know whether the man would still recognize him now.
Moreover, he had already been declared dead, so suddenly appearing at the Hua family might very well cause so trouble.
However, the Hua family of Dongyue was the only place he could go now.
The Ten Thousand Wisdom Hall had yet to uncover the location of the Nine Abyssal Gate and his plan to infiltrate it had been delayed again and again.
When the man saw the bamboo slip in Yue Mingxuan’s hand, he was first shocked, he then quickly invited him into an inner room and began asking about his identity.
When Yue Mingxuan ntioned that he was the Fifth Prince, a look of astonishnt appeared on the man’s face.
After all, the Fifth Prince had long been declared dead.
This was sothing almost everyone knew.
He even suspected that Yue Mingxuan was an impostor, yet that small bamboo slip could not be forged.
Yue Mingxuan had already expected this reaction, so he smiled and said, "I did not die. I only feigned death at the ti."
"In such circumstances, feigning death was indeed a very wise choice," Hua Ji not only did not bla him, but instead showed approval.
In that situation, most people would not have had any better option.
"So I faked my death back then. Later, I was unfortunately discovered by Rong Zishen, which led to everything that followed," Yue Mingxuan said with a bitter smile.
If Rong Zishen had not discovered that he was still alive, he would not have had to go to Silver Needle Sect.
Still, those events could be considered a blessing in disguise.
His ti at Silver Needle Sect had been an extrely valuable experience for him.
"Then, is the Fifth Prince here now to et our family head?"
"Just call Yue Mingxuan," he said with a faint smile. "The Fifth Prince died in that incident. I am only Yue Mingxuan."
Hua Ji imdiately understood and nodded. "Young Master Mingxuan, this way please."
As Yue Mingxuan followed Hua Ji, he carefully observed the layout of the Dongyue Hua Family.
The entire place resembled a vast academy, with people teaching everywhere.
The subjects they taught were varied and wide ranging, though most of them carried significant practical value.
There were also a few things that Yue Mingxuan could not agree with.
Still, he understood that such ideas could not be changed overnight.
This was a society where n were valued above won and Ger.
He could not change that.
Being part of it, all he could do was ensure he remained true to himself.
"Back in Beirong that day, I did not expect the Fifth Prince to be so talented. I could not hold myself back and acted rather abruptly. I hope you can forgive ," Hua Ji said with a smile as he recalled the incident.
"To receive an invitation from the Dongyue Hua Family was sothing that surprised as well. But you were not abrupt in any way that day," Yue Mingxuan replied with a smile.
The Hua Family of Dongyue was, in fact, a highly regarded household.
Although it existed within the relatively small state of Dongyue, it was a family steeped in scholarship and literary tradition.
Within this household, even the lowly servants who handled the most nial tasks were well read and deeply knowledgeable, let alone figures such as the family head.
Hua Ji himself was considered a rather capable steward within the Hua Family, so his learning was naturally exceptional.
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