Chapter 106 – Ha! Army’s Chief Military Instructor? (1/2)
Chapter 106 – Ha! Army’s Chief Military Instructor?
Translated by: Berrrybunz
Edited by: Robin, Leo and De Andre
“Woah! This room is huge!”
“Woah, woah, woah! I like it. This is a high class martial arts ground!”
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Shangguan Qian smiled at Tang Tian. Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Zhu, who were following behind Tang Tian, heard his occasional gasps, and were beaming with glee. Instead, they felt even more intimate.
Son-in-law indeed was a person who worked in solitude… Son-in-law was indeed sincere… Son-in-law indeed was a straight forward person…
No matter how the two looked, they felt that Tang Tian was great.
On the road, the disciples of the Shangguan Clan all looked at him in awe and respect. Tang Tian displayed strength and ferociousness during the battle that had shocked and impacted them. After two years of leadership under Shangguan Qian Hui, this Shangguan Clan was oddly united.
Uncle Qian led Tang Tian around once, before they found a place to sit down.
“Uncle Qian, what exactly is happening?” Tang Tian decided to ask after he sat down.
Uncle Qian sighed lightly: “The story is long. We have to start from the Immortal Constellation’s origins first.”
Tang Tian was shocked. He remained quiet and listened patiently. Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Zhu at the side were both surprised and curious. They knew a few things about their clan’s benefactors and enemies, but they never thought they could trace back history to that time.
“The first generation Immortal Queen found the Immortal Constellation and expanded it. During that time, the Patriarch of the Shangguan Clan, Shangguan Hong, was the Queen’s trusted subordinate. The ancestors built the current Immortal Constellation alongside the Queen. And at that point in time, the Yu Family’s Patriarch was the Queen’s important minister. At the time, although Immortal Constellation was not the strongest constellation, it was powerful. Outsiders dared not look down on us. The Queen’s power was profound and unpredictable. The strongest Star Treasure of Immortal Constellation Mountain was the Immortal Crown, which was in the hands of the Queen.”
“After the death of the Queen, the Immortal Constellation started to decline. Everyone thought the Immortal Kings of her descendants were not capable enough. It got worse after each generation. Yet, very few people knew this had to do with the Immortal Crown. After the Queen died, the Immortal Crown and its martial spirit unknowingly got weaker. Until just about a hundred years ago, the Immortal Crown actually became a silver ranked Star Treasure. And just thirty years ago, the glorious Immortal Crown became a bronze treasure.”
Tang Tian was dumbfounded. It was the first time he heard that a Star Treasure’s level could actually decline. Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Zhu were both in disbelief. It was the first time they had heard behind-the-scenes story.
“The decline of the Immortal Crown was a disaster to the Immortal Constellation. The other Immortal Constellation Star Treasures’ levels also started to slide. Our Shangguan Clan’s inheritance treasure, Immortal Green Needle’s level started to drop. The entire power of the Immortal Constellation Mountain declined rapidly and everyone was in fear. Five years ago, a group of powerful, unpredictable thieves broke into the Imperial Palace and tried to steal the Immortal Crown. They abducted the Immortal King, but they never thought that they would not be able to find the Immortal Crown. The Shangguan Family saved the King, but he was wounded. All of the experts almost lost their lives. The Wang Clan lost badly and was massacred. The opponent was beyond cunning. The Patriarch was worried that Miss would be implicated, so five years ago, Miss and I went to Star Wind City to look for shelter.”
Tang Tian then saw the light. No wonder Qian Hui would visit Star Wind City.
“The Immortal’s King was not found. The Immortal Constellation was also in chaos. The relationship between our clan and the Yu Clan became strained. And as the Star Treasures’ strength slid continuously, the young lads of the Immortal Constellation, who had a future, all went to more glorious and vibrant constellations. The power of Immortal Constellation Mountain is now very weak.”
Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Zhu were silent. They were sensitive to matters regarding the Immortal Constellation’s weakness.
“This thing only happened two years ago. The change was sudden.” Uncle Qian looked excited.
“Two years ago?” Tang Tian was surprised and asked cautiously: “When Qian Hui came back?”
“That’s right!” uncle Qian was happy: “Two years ago, the martial spirits of Immortal treasures started to turn stronger. Such a change was not big, but it was real.”
“Unless…” Tang Tian had other thoughts.
“Everyone guessed that someone found the Immortal Crown and that it was recovering.” Uncle Qian was slightly annoyed: “And all this had to happen when Miss went to the ruins of the Imperial Palace. So there was a rumour saying that Miss had gotten the Immortal Crown.”
“Qian Hui got the Immortal Crown?” Tang Tian was energetic: “That’s great!”
Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Zhu were excited too. The Immortal Crown was the strongest treasure in Immortal Constellation Mountain. If Miss got it…
“I’m not sure if Miss has it or not.” Uncle Qian smiled bitterly: “But Miss has been performing well with great strength. The rumours got even more believable, to the extent that many thought Miss would be the one to revive the Immortal Constellation Mountain. So all along, all the clans kept coming to us. The Yu Clan wanted to know the truth, so they have been hatching plans all along. It was just that Miss was too strong. If they were to challenge Miss, they would end up dying. Aye, these two years, Miss has been holding on for the Shangguan Clan.”
Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Zhu looked guilty. If it was not for son-in-law today, the battle would have costed the Shangguan Clan a lot. Uncle Qian stated the truth.
All the burdens of the Shangguan Clan were on Qian Hui’s shoulders.
Tang Tian’s heart cringed. In the letters that Qian Hui wrote to him, she had never mentioned any of this. She would only say she was living well and tell him of all the interesting things she had seen. He never expected…
Subconsciously, he clenched his fist tight.
“It’s possible that these guys were the rascals five years ago.” Uncle Qian looked solemn: “Miss has long suspected that the Yu Clan was in cahoots with them five years ago. If I am right, then they are definitely after the Immortal Crown.”
Tang Tian took a deep breath and loosen his grip. He looked up and revealed a cheerful smile. Yet, his eyes were blazing with fire: “Don’t worry, Uncle Qian. If this group of bastards dare to come again, I will beat the shit out of them!”
Such ferocious words came out from Young Master Tian. Uncle Qian was lost for a moment. Young Master Tian was indeed not like the past him..
On the contrary, Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Zhu eyes lit up once they heard it, looking at Tang Tian in awe.
Son-in-law’s aggressiveness…
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Back in his room, Tang Tian was deep in thoughts. Without Qian Hui, the Shangguan Clan seemed like they were in deep trouble. He got to think of something.
Suddenly, his expression turned odd. With a thought, a rascal jumped out from the Aquarius Martial Cabinet.