Chapter 1031: Saved (1/2)

The manager smiled mysteriously and shook his head. “Don’t thank me. The one that decided to save Young Master Wen was not me but the Young Master of our Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation, who made the decision.”

Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation?

Upon hearing these words, Mo Chen sent a voice projection to Xiao Chen, The Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation is one of the two great merchant a.s.sociations of our Cloud Sea Domain. They have forces throughout the entire Cloud Sea Domain and also have a quasi-Emperor in command of the merchant a.s.sociation.

I heard that the Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation is a branch of the Heavenly Starry Ocean’s Nine Cauldron Pavilion, which is one of the largest merchant a.s.sociations in the entire Heavenly Starry Ocean. Whether is this true or not, I do not know.

After receiving Mo Chen’s voice projection, Xiao Chen raised his guard. If the Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation is really a branch of the Nine Cauldron Pavilion, these people already know that the Sea Monarch’s old guards are searching the world for news about the Azure Dragon King.

Could the Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation’s suddenly taking risks to rescue me have something to do with this?

However, Xiao Chen’s expression did not show any changes on the surface. He performed a cupped-fist salute and said, “No matter what, the Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation helped out this Wen with my pursuers. I definitely owe you my grat.i.tude.”

“Haha! Young Master Wen really knows how to joke. Even if we did not help, fleeing should not be difficult for you. After all, the Shattered Cloud City’s City Lord is not present. This is just a small favor at little cost.”

Carefree laughter came from outside. An extraordinarily handsome youth who gave off the air of a mundane merchant strolled into the back hall.

The manager quickly performed introductions. “Young Master Wen, this is the Young Master of our Nine Cauldron Merchant a.s.sociation, Mu Qinghan. Young Master, this is the Young Master Wen that I mentioned to you.”

Mu Qinghan took a step forward and smiled gently. “I have not heard of the name Wen Ziran in my Cloud Sea Domain before nor in the Southern Sea and Northern Sea. Where does Brother Wen come from? Would you be willing to tell me? I am very curious.”

Xiao Chen considered the question. Normally speaking, when strangers met and they did not speak of their clan or sect, they would understand not to ask. They would not ask about the other party’s origins out of curiosity.

This was one of the rules of society. Otherwise, it might make the other party unhappy.

Even if one asked, one would just do some light probing and not ask directly.

Based on this Mu Qinghan’s appearance, he was not someone inexperienced. He should be well aware of this rule.

Perhaps he had other intentions. He probably saw some benefit to saving Xiao Chen. Or maybe he could use Xiao Chen.

Otherwise, only a fool would offend a quasi-Emperor to save someone.

With this thought, Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, “Brother Mu, have you ever heard of the Kunlun Continent’s Saber Sword Two Sovereigns?”

“Saber Sword Two Sovereigns?” An indiscernible look of shock flashed in Mu Qinghan’s eyes. He said softly, “The Saber Sovereign, Wu Xiaotian, wields the Coiling Monarch Time Saber, and the Sword Sovereign, Liu Xiaoyun, wields the Scarlet Firmament s.p.a.ce Sword. These two are experts second only to the five Primes of the Kunlun Continent.

“Naturally, I’ve heard of them. Could Brother Wen be related to these peak characters?”

Xiao Chen calmly replied, “Not just. I am the Saber Sovereign’s personal disciple. After I was injured, I drifted to this place.”

His words stunned everyone in the room.

Primes were the peak experts of the Kunlun Realm, standing at the very top and looking down at everyone. Even in the distant Heavenly Starry Ocean, the cultivators had all heard of the five Primes of the Kunlun Continent.

The Saber Sovereign, Wu Xiaotian, was a Sovereign Martial Emperor only one step away from Prime. Wen Ziran actually having a connection with such a character was extremely shocking.

Mo Chen’s eyes filled with disbelief. From the very start, she knew that Wen Ziran was just an alias; he was not likely to have such a high status.

The expression on Mu Qinghan’s face changed as this news shocked him, although there was also a shadow of doubt.

The manager smiled and said, “Since you are the Saber Sovereign’s personal disciple, your skill with the saber must be excellent. Coincidentally, my Young Master has pa.s.sable skills in the saber. Would Young Master Wen give him some pointers?”

When Mu Qinghan heard this suggestion, he immediately smiled and said, “It’s set, then. However, Young Master Wen is currently injured. Let’s just exchange one move. I will not use my Heavenly Sage Laws.”

Xiao Chen happily agreed. His use of the Saber Sovereign’s name was, naturally, because he could easily deal with the other party’s probing.

Besides, the more anxious the other party was, the more confident Xiao Chen was of his guesses.

Behind the Medicinal Cauldron Pavilion was a large private yard that was quite suitable for exchanging pointers.

There was a simple drill ground in the yard with various weapons on the rack—sabers, spears, swords, and staffs, everything was there, gleaming with a cold light. With one glance, it was clear that they were extraordinary items.

“Young Master Wen, please!”

Xiao Chen looked around and casually pulled out a saber of average length. After brandis.h.i.+ng it a couple of times, he shook his head slightly, not feeling anything for it.

After trying out a few more sabers, he did not feel anything for them, either, unable accustom himself to them.

As expected, he was already used to the Lunar Shadow Saber. It would be very difficult for him to find the same familiar feeling with another saber.

The Lunar Shadow Saber was already Xiao Chen’s trademark weapon.

Once people saw it, all they had to do was to ask around outside, and they would figure out his ident.i.ty. Clearly, Xiao Chen could not use it.

Xiao Chen had intended not to use a saber. However, compared to the Lunar Shadow Saber, the Flawless saber Dao was even more closely a.s.sociated with the Azure Dragon King.

That way, Xiao Chen’s ident.i.ty would be exposed even faster. After poking around, he settled for casually grabbing one.

After that, Mu Qinghan also drew a saber. The two of them stood on the drill ground and faced each other.

The manager and Mo Chen, who were watching at the side, were extremely curious. They wanted to see how genuine this self-proclaimed disciple of the Saber Sovereign was.