Volume 2 Chapter 73 (1/2)
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Chapter 73: Dragon Enters Fish Market
But he had no need to worry about the matters of those important people.
Qiu Zaixing spoke in a whisper with the people in the carriage before turning to look at Ding Ning.
In the a.s.sa.s.sination attempt today, the other had sent a powerful seal master, three extremely skilled swordsmen, and even a cultivator from Fly Pond. What had decided the outcome was these three youths from White Goat Cave, especially Ding Ning's performance. If not for Ding Ning's incredible performance, he would have been killed instantly, like his people who did not appear. Had the realm seven cultivators arrived, the outcome would have been decisive.
”Your performance today can only be described as perfect. Anyone who becomes your teacher will be proud of you,” Qiu Zaixing said solemnly to Ding Ning and then turned to bow towards Xue w.a.n.gxu's small courtyard.
He was a cultivator of Spirit Void Sword Sect who could leave the sect in the third year of Yuanwu. In terms of status and experience, he was a senior to Ding Ning so he could state such an opinion of Ding Ning. Yet, his words that followed were a sincere compliment to White Goat Cave and Xue w.a.n.gxu who had managed to produce such a disciple.
”I owe you a life.” His words were soft, but filled with solemnity. For this was a personal debt, grat.i.tude- just for himself.
”You do not owe me.”
As he looked calmly at Qiu Zaixing, Ding Ning saw many cultivators rus.h.i.+ng into the alley dressed in street clothes. Those cultivators were stronger than the people of Astrology Bureau and Divinity Bureau. Also, they did not go near Qiu Zaixing and the cabin immediately. From this, he could make a guess of the ident.i.ty of the people inside. ”While I do not know what is going on with those people, they clearly wanted to kill us as well.” Ding Ning shook his head and said, ”If not for experts like yourself, we would have died here.”
Qiu Zaixing wore a small smile and did not argue with Ding Ning. He only said, ”Maybe I can try to recommend you to Spirit Void Sword Sect to study.”
These words shook Zhang Yi and Shen Yi. But Ding Ning shook his head again and said, ”I have decided to partic.i.p.ate in the Min Mountain Sword Trials.”
Qiu Zaixing was slightly taken aback. But then he laughed and nodded his head in agreement. ”The first thing concerning cultivation is to follow your mind. Since your first thought is Min Mountain Sword Sect, then entering Min Mountain Sword Sect to cultivate will be more beneficial to your future cultivation.”
He paused and shook his head. ”I worried too much. With your performance today, I think that you will win at the Min Mountain Sword Sect.”
Ding Ning pondered for a moment. Looking at the moving cultivators around him, he said softly, ”If you really want to help me, please do not let the details of today's battle spread.”
This time, Qiu Zaixing was not surprised.
He did not think that Ding Ning had profound thoughts. He only thought that Ding Ning's fiend sword moves were astounding in power, but they were straightforward and lacked variation compared to flying swords. If he were facing true experts, and if they were to discern his tactics beforehand, it would not be beneficial to him.
”I understand.” Qiu Zaixing nodded seriously and said, ”I will do my best.”
As Qiu Zaixing conversed softly with Ding Ning, the two youths in the carriage were also talking softly.
These two youths were Fu Su and Meng Qihai. One was the imperial son of the Qin who would become the crown prince next year, if there were no mishaps. The other was the heir to the Meng Marquessate Establishment.
These two people, regardless of which one died, would cause great waves in the dynasty, much less if both were a.s.sa.s.sinated here.
Fu Su's complexion had slightly paled at this time, and his energies unstable. But his eyes were filled with excitement and admiration.
While Meng Qihai's forehead was slightly sweaty, his body was covered in a cold sweat. He was even paler than Fu Su.
”Qihai … what do you think about Ding Ning now?” Thinking back to the scenes of the battle, Fu Su smiled warmly and looked Meng Qihai who still had lingering fear.
Meng Qihai took a deep breath and said softly, ”I hadn't expected him to be so strong.”
Fu Su said with a smile, ”Then you are still unconvinced and feel that he is very dislikable for being too arrogant?”
”Two of me cannot equal him in the performance today. I am won over.” Meng Qihai lowered his head in slight embarra.s.sment. But he immediately lifted his head and said, ”How about we go express your grat.i.tude right now?”
Fu Su smiled gently and shook his head. He said, ”Another day will be best.”
Meng Qihai was slightly puzzled and said, ”Why?”
”If we step out now, with so many people around, it will be troublesome.” Fu Su looked at him and said softly, ”Also, the disparity between our statuses is too great. I do not want him to feel we are lofty and distant right from our first interaction.”