Chapter 28 - New Moon Profound Palace (1/2)

When Jean reached the New Moon Profound Palace, he stopped on his steps and looked at his watch.

Jasmine: What are you waiting f-

?: B-B-B… Brother-in-law!!??

Jean turned to left and found Xia Yuanba. He raised his arm and greeted him.

Jean: Yo! Yuanba!

Xia Yuanba: Brother-in-law, it really is you!

Xia Yuanba quickly rushed over with a face brimming with surprise and joy, Jean just sidestepped, avoiding a traumatizing spine-breaking hug. And then asked a question even if he already knows the answer

Jean: So, why are you here?

Xia Yuanba: I should be the one asking Brother-in-law this question. Half a year ago, I heard you were driven out of your clan. I searched for you for many days but I still failed to find you.

Phew, it's really good that you're alright. I thought that something had happened to you, and couldn't sleep peacefully at all during these past six months.

Jean smiled and said with confidence.

Jean: Rest ȧssured, my life is awfully tough, how could anything happen to me? Being driven out of the Xiao Clan was actually a good thing; the outside world is much more wonderful than the Floating Cloud City that we spent ten or so years of our lives in.

These past six months I've been continuously walking west from Floating Cloud City, and it was only today that I arrived at New Moon City. For you to be here…. You are a student?

Xia Yuanba: Of course. Class One is taught by Profound Department's Great Elder himself. The requirements to enter the Class One is the highest; you must either have enough talent, or… Hehe, have sufficient connections.

Jean: So your family is friend with the New Moon Profound Palace, huh?

Xia Yuanba: Hehe. Let's not talk about these things. Brother-in-law, were you always by yourself? Did you find a place to stay in New Moon City yet? What are you going to do from now on?

Jean: It will depend on the future. Is the Great Elder you spoke about Sikong Han?

Xia Yuanba: Eh? That's right. That's exactly Elder Sikong. Brother-in-law, didn't you just arrive at New Moon City? How do you know about Elder Sikong?

Jean: He and my grandfather had a relationship; before I left Floating Cloud City, Grandfather told me to come and find him.

Xia Yuanba's eyes immediately brightened at those words and excitedly replied.

Xia Yuanba: That's great! Elder Sikong's prestige is very high in New Moon City, and he also treats others very nicely.

If he and Grandfather Xiao knows each other, perhaps he can arrange a place for you to stay… Mn, it would be even better if he could arrange a place inside New Moon Profound Palace.

Jean: Then guide me to him.

Xia Yuanba: Ok, but it's not definite that you'll be able to see him today. Because today just happens to be the new Palace Chief's appointment day, and there's still a congratulatory feast in the evening.

I heard that all of New Moon City's well-known sects and clans with influence will all be there; Elder Sikong should be busy preparing for it.

Jean: It doesn't matter, if we can't see him today, then we will try tomorrow, let's try anyways.

Xia Yuanba: Oh, okay.

Then Xia Yuanba brought Jean to the main entrance, but they were stopped from a young gatekeeper.

Gatekeeper: Non-disciples of the Palace are not allowed to enter.

Xia Yuanba wanted to say something, but Jean put an arm in front of him and with a smile, he took out the wooden tablet that his grandfather gave him.

Jean: I wonder if this wooden tablet could possibly let me enter and see Elder Sikong right now?