Chapter 465 - A Hundred Year Old Secret (1/2)
Chapter 465: A Hundred Year Old Secret
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Mount Bajin was surrounded by slow-flowing creeks, pavilions with elegant up-turning rooflines and it was a popular resort in and around Zhong Hai. Particularly during summer when the hills provided shelter from the blistering sun.
To be able to build a mansion on top of a popular tourist attraction shows the immense influence and power of the owner.
The senior citizens of Zhong Hai knew that the mansion belonged to the Hua Family, an ancient family that presided over Zhong Hai for over a few hundred years.
“Hidden Dragon Villa.”
The young man rose to his feet and murmured the name of the mansion. He then asked curiously. “Grandpa, why did you name it the ‘Hidden Dragon?’ Is there really a dragon hidden somewhere in the mountain and is biding its time to soar up into the sky again?”
The Old man was clearing the stones on the board when he heard the question. His hand s.h.i.+vered a little but then he quickly plastered on a smile and said: “It’s just a name, doesn’t mean anything. Come on, let’s have another round. I rarely meet any worthy opponents like you.”
The young man cracked a smile and picked up a stone and set it on the empty board.
Standing beside the table was a docile looking woman in her early thirties with sublime beauty.
Age had been kind to the woman and left no signs on her face. She was wearing a black Qipao dress which accentuated her curvy body. On her wrist, she wore a Dzi bracelet that contrasted against her pale and porcelain-like skin. Her hands moved about gracefully while holding a teapot, guiding its contents precisely the way she intended with a striking economy of motions. Any tea making masters would be impressed by her elegant and succinct method.
“Auntie Qin’s tea preparation skills are beyond words! I don’t even think the tea ceremony masters could have done any better.”
The young man took a sip from his cup and was very impressed.
“Pojun, if you like it, feel free to come more often. Auntie will make more for you.”
Although the woman looked not that much older than the young man, she was old enough to call herself “Auntie.” She replied to the young man with a warm and cordial smile.
If anyone from Zhong Hai saw the exchange between the young man and the women, they would be shocked beyond belief. The woman was the Queen of Zhong Hai’s underground world, Cheng Danqin, and she was well known for her constant cold and severe expression which matched her ruthlessness.
“Looking across your generation, you and the little girl from the Ye family are two of the most outstanding members. While The generation came before you were dominated by Lei Qianjue, Azure dragon, Ye Nantian, and Danqin.”
The old man commented.
Most martial artists if they heard the remark would disagree with listing the woman with mighty figures such as Lei Qianjue, Azure dragon, and Ye Nantian? Based on her looks, she was no more than thirty years old and would have barely reached the phenomenal success of Internal Force cultivation.
However, the young man nodded in agreement.
“Lei Qianjue endured ten years of loneliness and frigid temperature to create the art of Thousand Trickeries. Azure dragon could have bought down a nation with one sweep of a sword. Ye Nantian had devoted every second of his life to Cultivation and was on the cusp of reaching Immortal State. While I am just an ordinary woman, why do you compare me with those three?”
Cheng Danqin cracked an alluring smile.
“Haha, Auntie Qin, you are too humble! Even my family lord commented on how impressed he was by your abilities. My family lord was convinced that among the four of you, you will be the first one to enter the Immortal State.”
The young man said with a broad smile.
“Oh? Even Lord Shuming has taken notice of me? What an honor.”
Even the old man was taken aback by the young man’s revelation.
“But I think one thing that Grandpa Hua has gotten wrong. The most outstanding member of my generation is neither me nor that girl from the Ye Family.”
Lin Pojun put down a stone and said.
“Then who would it be?” The old man asked as he furrowed his brows.
“That will have to be the Curmudgeon Chen who just made it to the reopened Divine Roll.” Lin Pojun answered with a smile. However, there was a strange light burning somewhere deep in his eyes.
“I mean Chen Beixuan!”
The name had made both the Old man and Cheng Danqin grow silent.
After a while, the old man shook his head and lamented.
“I am getting old and forget the fact that Chen Beixuan was only twenty years old. Many people had suspected if he was a reincarnation of an ancient Curmudgeon or Immortal deity. ‘
“I suspect that myself as well. Chen Beixuan’s abilities are… inconceivable. Plus, no one knows who his teacher is. He might as well be a reincarnation of a powerful deity.”
Cheng Danqin agreed.
“Of all the Immortal State Warriors, I can’t find a single one whose abilities even comes close to Chen Beixuan. That being said, I wager that it would take him at least ten more years to be a concern for my family chief.”
Lin Pojun said dismissively as he shook his head.
A hundred years ago, China had Lord Shuming, fifty years ago, we had General Ye and now we have Chen Beixuan. I wonder if it is a curse or a blessing.”
The old man lamented.
The mentioning of General Ye made Lin Pojun tighten his face and snorted. He looked into the old man’s eyes and asked: “Grandpa, have you forgotten what the Ye family did to the Green Gang? Have you forgotten the life that was lost?”
“Pada!”