A gleaming object was burning in the furnace, with raging flas painting half the sky red.
Inside the stone chamber, there was a stone platform.
At this mont, Dong Yubai was lying on the stone platform, and Dong Xingzhi was hurriedly bandaging the wound on his chest.
Upon hearing footsteps and seeing the firelight, he quickly looked up, relieved to see it was Chu Qing and the others:
"The three of you... you ca in too?"
After being blocked earlier, Dong Xingzhi did not choose to break through. Instead, he seized the opportunity when Chu Qing and others attracted the villagers’ attention to quickly bring Dong Yubai into this secret chamber.
This wasn’t really a good solution.
If Chu Qing and his group couldn’t resolve the trouble outside, sooner or later those troubles would find them.
Therefore, Dong Xingzhi’s first reaction upon hearing footsteps was panic.
Once he confird the visitors’ identities, he cald down.
Chu Qing and the others didn’t pay attention to Dong Xingzhi; it’s not because of selfishness at critical monts.
This was just human nature.
However, since they had fought outside while Dong Xingzhi and his nephew were hiding here comfortably, it was natural for them to not have a good impression.
The three examined their surroundings and looked at Dong Yubai lying on the stone platform.
"Did you see anything when you ca in?"
Chu Qing suddenly asked.
Dong Xingzhi imdiately shook his head:
"No, there’s nothing here."
"Oh."
Chu Qing nodded and said:
"The outside matters are settled, this cave doesn’t ventilate, take him out."
"Alright, alright."
Dong Xingzhi cupped his hands and said:
"Thank you for informing us."
With that, he picked up Dong Yubai and walked towards the cave entrance.
Chu Qing and the others glanced at his back, and Du Hanyan whispered:
"He seems to be hiding sothing."
"If there’s truly nothing, why hide?"
Cao Qiupu also voiced a doubt.
Chu Qing was staring at the wall painting and slowly spoke:
"I always feel Qingxi Village is not simple."
Cao Qiupu laughed heartily:
"Third brother is right, Qingxi Village is indeed not simple, but if we want to investigate, there’s probably nothing left to find.
"The Martial World is like this; you never know what you might encounter, there’s no absolute rule.
"Under chance circumstances, you’ll co across remarkable events and things, surprises everywhere, that’s the path of the Martial World."
Third brother...
Chu Qing frowned slightly, it sounded really unpleasant.
"Hero Cao is right, but if Young Master is interested, you’re welco to visit Mist Rain Tower soday."
Du Hanyan seized the chance to extend an invitation:
"Our Mist Rain Tower holds thousands of scrolls, there might be hints about this wall painting."
Chu Qing gave a wry smile:
"I just said it casually, not necessarily to get to the bottom of it.
"Forget it, even if there was sothing here, probably Dong Family uncle and nephew took it. If neither of you are interested, let’s leave it at that for tonight?"
One was a celebrated hero, the other a disciple of a reputable sect.
Indeed, they weren’t interested in what was here.
With casual conversation, they let the matter go.
The three left the chamber, spotting Dong Xingzhi and Dong Yubai resting aside, casting a nervous glance at them as they erged.
Seeing the trio paid no mind to them, they finally relaxed.
The night passed without further ado, each person resting separately.
Nigh soon turned to dawn.
As the group stepped out of the main room, Du Hanyan led them to the edge of Qingxi Village, asked Chu Qing and the others to wait outside, and went into the Illusion Array alone.
After approximately an hour, she returned.
"It’s done."
Du Hanyan looked at the group and said with a smile.
Chu Qing looked around with surprise, noticing not much had changed from before.
Nonetheless, being a disciple of Mist Rain Tower, she wouldn’t act aimlessly; he cupped his hands at once:
"Thank you, Miss Du."
"Where will Young Master head to next?"
Du Hanyan asked casually.
"To take my sister ho."
Chu Qing glanced at Gentle.
Du Hanyan paused a mont, Angerless Divine Fist’s disciple needing another’s escort?
Or rather, who could have the ability to escort his disciple?
She couldn’t help but hold Chu Qing in higher regard.
However, having invited Chu Qing to Mist Rain Tower last night, without his response, it felt inappropriate to press the matter now.
Dong Xingzhi stepped forward at this mont, cupped his hands and said:
"Since the Illusion Array here is broken, we uncle and nephew will take our leave now."
"Are you two heading to the World-Class Gathering?"
Chu Qing glanced at them.
Du Hanyan realized:
"So you two are also heading to this World-Class Gathering. Coincidentally, I was invited to this event, and that’s why I brought along my junior sisters to see the world. If our goals align, why don’t we travel together?"
Dong Xingzhi waved his hand:
"No, no, Yubai is seriously injured, and we probably won’t be able to attend the World-Class Gathering.
"I have to hurry and take him ho. If anything happens to him, I really won’t be able to explain.
"Alright, everyone, we shall et again soday."
After saying that, he hurriedly left carrying Dong Yubai.
Du Hanyan took a deep look at Dong Xingzhi’s departing figure and shook her head:
"It seems that the things in the secret chamber are indeed extraordinary. One can even give up the World-Class Gathering..."
Chu Qing’s gaze was odd, not focused on the uncle and nephew of Dong Xingzhi, but rather on another direction.
He then inquired:
"What is this World-Class Gathering all about?"
Du Hanyan chuckled:
"The second master of the Divine Blade Hall is holding the World-Class Gathering, reportedly because a world-class secret treasure has erged.
"Invitations have been sent out widely, inviting various sects and factions, along with skilled individuals to the Divine Blade Hall to witness this treasure.
"Moreover, it’s said that soone destined will be chosen to be gifted this treasure."
"Second master..."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qing looked at Qingxi Village, recalling the third master ’Cloud Capturing Hand’ Qi Guan. If he rembered correctly, the second master should be ’Iron Step Mountain and River’ Luo Cheng.
The second master and third master seem to be estranged.
While it appears that they have a good relationship on the surface, in reality, it’s not the case...
Currently, other masters inside the Divine Blade Hall involved in the internal conflict all belong to their factions.
It’s precisely these two who have turned the Divine Blade Hall into such a chaotic state.
Qi Guan created a Chaotic God Saber, while Luo Cheng produced a World-Class Gathering.
These two really have endless tricks.
"Is the third young master interested in attending this World-Class Gathering?"
Du Hanyan seized the opportunity to extend another invitation.
Chu Qing shook his head:
"Forget it, important matters occupy and I can’t afford to delay."
Du Hanyan nodded, without insisting:
"If that’s the case, then we’ll proceed ahead."
Not only do they need to go to the Divine Blade Hall, but they also have to handle the aftermath of their junior sister from Mist Rain Tower.
"Alright, until we et again."
"Please."
After bidding goodbye, Du Hanyan led the group away.
Chu Qing glanced at the still-standing Cao Qiupu:
"Is Hero Cao not leaving?"
"Third brother can leave on his own."
Cao Qiupu said:
"I intend to bury all the bodies at Qingxi Village before leaving.
"Their plight is miserable, I cannot just leave them exposed in the wilderness.
"This place is remote, who knows if the Grave Digger will co... Rather than wait, it’s better to take action myself."
Chu Qing clasped his hands in admiration:
"I admire you."
"I wouldn’t dare, it’s just sothing within my ability.
"Third brother is skilled in martial arts, last night, thanks to your life-saving grace. Soday when we et in the martial world, let’s drink and celebrate."
Cao Qiupu clasped his hands saying:
"Then we shall bid farewell here."
"Please."
Yet another farewell, Cao Qiupu led Bai Ge back to Qingxi Village.
After ensuring everyone had left, Gentle suddenly asked:
"Are you really going to leave it alone?"
"Other people’s affairs have nothing to do with you and ."
Chu Qing shook his head:
"But do you still rember the taste of that blade?"
Gentle nodded:
"I won’t forget."
Chu Qing smiled.
The Chaotic God Saber cannot be lost in vain, and whether the person who took the blade is the one who left the palm seal on the stone tablet or not, at least he knows Qingxi Village well.
Otherwise, he couldn’t have hidden so well right under the noses of myself, Cao Qiupu, and Du Hanyan.
This person must have an inseparable connection with Qi Guan, or be the one who caused the Qingxi Village tragedy.
Such a person obviously cannot be allowed to escape.
However, in this situation, if it were soone else, it would really be difficult to pursue.
Fortunately, I still have Gentle by my side.
Chu Qing suddenly felt that this young lady is really useful:
"Let’s go, let’s find this blade."
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