Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: 042 Fourth Rank (1/2)
Chapter 42: 042 Fourth Rank
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“Young Master, Miss Su has arrived and she brought an elder with her.” The one knocking from outside was Zhang Xiao Hai, who spoke to Gu Yang.
Gu Yang replied, “I’ll be right there.”
If Su Qingzhen brought someone with her, it must be someone from the Qingxuan Sect. He had to stay here temporarily, so he naturally wanted to get along well with them to make things easier in the future.
He had learned a lot about the Qingxuan Sect from Ling Ling.
Decades ago, a Daoist priestess arrived in the city of Pingjun and established the Qingxuan House. She was a Third Rank power and it was rumored she was from the Dao Sect.
The initial intention of establishing the Qingxuan House was to provide shelter for orphaned and destitute women. Any woman who arrived at the Qingxuan House could receive protection. Later, the priestess also taught these women martial arts.
When the numbers increased, it naturally formed a Sect — the Qingxuan Sect, which consisted purely of women.
After the priestess’ death, there weren’t any notable martial artists in the Qingxuan Sect. The subsequent Sect Leader only had the strength of the Fifth Grade.
Over time, the initial intention evolved. To maintain the expenses of the Sect, they took in daughters from wealthy families as disciples.
However, even though the tiger was dead, its influence was still evident. The Qingxuan Sect was considered a branch of the Dao Sect. As it didn’t threaten any of the other forces in Pingjun City, no one dared to provoke them.
Gu Yang stored away the fragmented blade manual, got dressed, and with Ling Ling in tow, went to meet Su Qingzhen and the Qingxuan Sect representative.
“I am Daoist Priestess Jingyu, the Head of the Qingxuan Sect. It is a pleasure to meet you, Young Master Gu.”
The incoming guest was a middle-aged Daoist priestess. She appeared kind and amiable, showing no sharpness of a warrior, and gave a deep bow, “We are grateful for your protection of lingzhen on our journey to the Pingjun City.”
To Gu Yang’s surprise, her demeanor was extremely humble. Even with his thick skin, he couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed, “It was merely a small effort, Priestess, there’s no need for such decorum.’
After all, he had charged them for it.
In reality, Priestess Jingyu had learned from Su Qingzhen that he was a Third Rank power, which was why she exhibited such an attitude.
Jingyu then spoke again, “About the Qingzhen’s affairs within the Qingxuan Sect, we hope Young Master Gu can keep it a secret. From now on, she will be known as Qingqing within the Sect. The only one who knows her true identity is myself.”
“Of course,” Gu Yang replied, “However, I need to see her every two days to treat her illness. I hope it won’t be inconvenient?”
Su Qingzhen, who had been averting her eyes and not uttering a word, blushed at his words and seemed a bit flustered.
Priestess Jingyu nodded solemnly, “Qingzhen has told me about this issue. However, it may be slightly inconvenient for her to leave the Sect. Could we trouble Young Master Gu to visit the Qingxuan Sect for her treatment?”
“Sure.”
After discussing their official business, Priestess Jingyu and Su Qingzhen departed.
Gu Yang didn’t bring up the topic of making money. It wasn’t something urgent and he thought it would be more appropriate to mention collaborating on profit-making ventures once they got better acquainted.
Without waiting for breakfast, he retreated to his room. Sensing that his condition was good, he planned to use his remaining two simulations in one go to see if he could break through to the Fourth Rank.
[At twenty-two years old, you and Ling Ling travel to Yuzhou City, saving Jiao Shumo along the way and obtain a treasure map. However, you were spotted by
Cao Yiyi, leading to a confrontation.]
[Upon returning to Pingjun City, you devoted yourself to cultivation.]
[Three years later, one night when you were cultivating, you sensed impending danger and naturally broke through to the Fourth Rank. Moments later, a mysterious expert appeared.]
[You and Ling Ling joined forces to face the enemy but were still outmatched. In a desperate situation, Ling Ling used a forbidden technique to defeat the expert, but she herself was critically injured and passed away without being able to say a word.]
[Struggling to suppress your grief, you rushed to the Qingxuan Sect only to witness Su Qingzhen stabbing herself in the chest. Out of anger, you slaughtered all the assassins.]
[After burying them, you proceeded to Divine City, joined the Tianxin Martial
Arts, honed your blade techniques day and night, vowing to avenge them.]
[A month later, Guo Taiping issued a challenge. Cheng Tianxin was defeated Qingyu, but you foiled the attempt.]