I Have Countless Past-life Identities-Chapter 54 - 52: My Name Is Pei Nanbei, Master of Baoping State—If Anyone Covets You, You May Invoke My Name!
The next day.
Within the Xie Mansion, lanterns are hung and decorations abound, creating a festive atmosphere.
Though Xie Qiaoxuan grows stronger with age, appearing robust and healthy, he typically wears a sullen expression on his face. Yet over the past year, he’s smiled countless times.
All thanks to that exceptional grandson of his.
Who brought honor and glory to the Xie Family!
He’s made the breakthrough to become the Wutong Leader at the Martial Temple...
Xie plans to carefully consider what official position he should secure for him.
With that in mind, Xie Qiaoxuan leaves the Xie Mansion, walking with a stride reminiscent of a dragon and tiger, heading towards the Government Office.
Over the years, he has not hesitated to offer benefits to that old fox Bai Qiuyi.
And with Song Chai Xin’s reputation earned through his own efforts this time.
If he can be parachuted down to sit as a Town Guardian, even if his cultivation rank is a bit low, being a Great Innate still qualifies him for the position, no doubt apt for the role!
With the Wutong Xie Mansion and his own third-step seniority presence,
starting with wearing ’scarlet robes’, becoming a Town Guardian, commanding the City Military Department, Government Office Head, City Demon Hunting Department...
Indeed achievable!
But what puzzles Xie Qiaoxuan is,
ever since his prominent Qilin’Er returned from the Ancient Path of Reception yesterday, Lord Bai Qiuyi seemed distracted.
For reasons unknown, he remained silent, pretending ignorance to Xie’s overt and covert hints.
Logically, even if Song Chai Xin declined to become his disciple, Bai as his Master should have at least pretended to handle it appropriately.
Having the Wutong Leader breakthrough under his name would mean political achievements and future connections, yet not a hint of acknowledgment...
Though Xie Qiaoxuan doesn’t voice it openly, he’s inwardly dissatisfied.
Thus, early this morning, he’s keen to visit the Prefecture Government Office to see Bai Qiuyi.
Before yesterday evening.
Xiang Zhulu of Demon Hunting Master already summoned Song Chai Xin, claiming they have something to discuss, yet Xie doesn’t know what’s brewing.
While pondering, Xie Qiaoxuan initially intends to have a household clerk announce his arrival to Lord Bai before entering the Government Office.
Instead, he hears from the household clerk’s veiled tone about something...
A piece of news beyond his imagination.
"Quiet!"
"Elder Xie, you might be unaware, but currently in the Wutong Government Office, two extraordinary figures have arrived!"
"The Master of Baoping State, the Demon Hunter General, two famous Governors from a whole state, both have come!"
"Moreover..."
"Your Qilinzi has also been summoned by these two prominent figures personally, perhaps... he’s about to soar to new heights!"
Being highly revered, Xie Qiaoxuan is among the ’Four Families’ with a third-step senior within the Wutong Prefecture.
Donning a simple black robe, tricked out as a constable, even higher than a city constable, would still hesitate before figures of such stature.
In full honesty, the clerk details the changing tides within the office.
Causing Xie Qiaoxuan’s eyes to widen:
"Wha... what?!"
His initial intention was merely to see Bai Qiuyi.
Who would’ve imagined,
two figures whose mere footsteps could cause tremors throughout Baoping State would lower themselves to meet the Xie Family’s Qilin’Er?
Could it be the heavens have favored the Xie Mansion, poised for monumental ascension?
"Wait, is Bai Qiuyi waiting inside as well?"
The constable hesitates, scratches his head:
"Lord Bai?"
"His Lordship was busy all afternoon yesterday, hurried for reasons unknown."
"Then, even earlier this morning, he left Wutong Prefecture with his direct disciple Jiang Yi, we learned of this only later. As for us..."
"Even the officials in the Prefecture Government Office remain unaware of the reason."
The words bring a halt to Xie Qiaoxuan’s joy, sensing the unusual atmosphere.
Two major figures from Baoping State descend from the skies!
Bai Qiuyi, the Prefecture Venerable, leaves without a word?
Has he gone mad?
Or...
Is the old fox harboring dark secrets, fearing true figures might see through him, thus, guilt-ridden, he fled?
...
You walk out from the Ancient Path of Reception, recalling your promise at the Pilgrimage Stele to Lu Miaomiao, the leader of Changle District in Divine Capital, prompting you to visit the Prefecture Government Office to find Jiang Yi.
But for some unknown reason, you couldn’t find Bai Qiuyi or Jiang Yi within the office.
Without pondering much, you decide to return to the Xie Mansion for now.
But halfway there, you are invited over by Demon Hunter Xiang Zhulu.
Not giving it much thought, you try to energize a sliver of ’Demon Suppression’ Dao Qi while making your way to the Wutong Demon Hunting Department.
In an instant, various workers and merchants passing by before your eyes reveal a vague aura.
But most people lack both morning and evening qi because the ’good deeds’ they perform aren’t enough to condense into morning qi, and the ’evil deeds’ don’t accumulate into evening qi.
Almost everyone is cloaked in a veil of hazy gray.
Suddenly, driven by curiosity, you use the newly honed Great Innate cultivation to wield a sliver of demon-suppressing qi, directly peering towards the vicinity of the Mansion Venerable’s residence in Wutong...
An unexpected sight strikes—a dense evening qi and several fleeting auras shaking your heart! 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
You’ve inherited the legacy of the Great Demon Hunter Master, whose Demon Suppression Dao Qi strictly reveals evening qi in non-pure-blooded humans, extracting evening qi, transforming divine techniques.
Meaning...
Within the Wutong Prefecture, those bearing the burden of evil deeds—disguised demons, wondrous creatures—exist, even just the area swept by your glance holds numerous!
Demon Suppression Dao Qi aided in glimpsing significant secrets, stirring your anxiety, recalling everything transpired within the Martial Temple, feeling as if walking on thin ice.
How dire is this cannibalistic world that even the background of Wutong Prefecture City is chaotic?
What role does Lord Bai Qiuyi, Demon Hunter Xiang Zhulu, Prefecture Government Office, Wutong Demon Hunting Department play, are they truly aware?
Yet, due to the ’Demon Suppression’ Dao Qi, you dare not utter a sound.
Heavily burdened, you step into the Demon Hunting Department, encountering Xiang Zhulu and unexpectedly two others.
Inside the Demon Hunting Department, the initially spirited young girl Ruan Xiuxiu, upon noticing you, especially the Cyan Jade Pendant around your neck, beams with joy.
Ruan Xiuxiu’s fondness toward you increased from ’longing at first sight’ to ’sharing deep bonds’!
Sword Observation Elder at the side appears quite frustrated.
You restrain your expression, force a smile, greet them, curious why the Sword Observation Elder has descended the mountain.
Afterwards...
You hear from his restrained words, the name long disregarded, yet deliberately not recalled.
"The Young Palace Master of Yunluan Mountain, Song Brahman Mirror, is about to break into ’Primordial Pill’ and hold a grand ceremony. I’ve come to Wutong Prefecture to invite notable figures, three months hence, to ascend the mountain for the ceremony," Sword Observation Elder murmured.
Upon hearing this, you couldn’t help but be stunned.
[So, that person unknowingly has touched upon a higher level.]
[Yet after a brief moment of wistfulness, you can’t help but smile freely, dispelling some of the gloom that had clouded over.]
[Yes, I am progressing, and how can others stand still?]
[But it doesn’t matter, I will strive forward, and one day, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with that person.]
[Regardless, her Primordial Pill Manual, I must attend!]
[At this moment, Xiang Zhulu came over, looking at you with a serious expression:]
["Tomorrow..."]
["The Master of Baoping State, and Demon Hunter General want to see you."]
["Have you truly unlocked the Martial Temple inheritance?"]
["Otherwise, how could those two be alarmed!"]
[Upon hearing this news, your heart jolts, you remain silent for a moment, and gradually put forth the words that have been edited.]
...
Song Chai Xin stayed at the Demon Hunting Department overnight.
Early in the morning, he was taken by Xiang Zhulu to the Prefecture Lord’s Office.
Ruan Xiuxiu looked worried, and once secretly tugged at Xiang Zhulu in a place he hadn’t originally planned to pay attention to:
"Little junior brother, if anything happens, just mention Yunluan Mountain, although our sect doesn’t have much influence in the state..."
"But to some extent, Yunluan Sword Venerable still has some reputation!"
Sword Observation Elder heard these words from afar, although curious about Song Chai Xin’s matters, did not refute the statement.
In reality, the relationship between Jianghu and the Government Office is not that cordial.
Not only because of the reason that ’heroes transgress the laws with martial force.’
Because regardless of whether it’s a Martial Arts Hall, sect, prestigious school, or even Dao lineage!
Their utmost importance is placed on inheritance.
With inheritance, there is incense.
After that comes family and nation.
Though the Government Office hunts demons and subdues monsters, not all sects are focused on demon-slaying and monster-subduing.
Everyone is out there mingling.
If you destroy my sect today.
If I get a chance to catch my breath, can I let it pass?
It’s the same logic.
Moreover, Jianghu is divided into one prefecture, one state, or even the entire Great Zhao.
So many martial artists, their relationships are interwoven, you are part of me, I am part of you, it’s inherently two different lines.
There are sects like Zither Sword Pavilion with relationships, though few, merely because of ’Baiyujing’ Yang Xiu’s connection, only count as minority.
The law of the Government Office cannot touch sect members.
Of course...
This is speaking from a similar rank.
If the attitude of the Master of Baoping State and Demon Hunter General is firm, Yunluan Mountain may mostly be disregarded.
Not to mention Song Chai Xin’s standing.
He completely can’t compare with the true heirs Song Brahman Mirror, Ruan Xiuxiu, Cui Chan, etc.
But fortunately,
Prior to arriving, Song Chai Xin specifically inquired Xiang Zhulu for information,
Learning the Master of Baoping State is named Pei Nanbei, who was once the Sword-Carrying Maid of the ’Great Demon Hunter Master’, now stepped into the fourth step, already unfathomable.
As for Ye Cang, Xiang Zhulu was familiar with him, before arriving had made promises, saying relationships are sorted, if at that time the Sword-Browed Lord Pei is unfriendly towards him, Demon Hunter General Ye Cang will assist him.
When Song Chai Xin entered Wutong Government Office, and met the famed Master of Baoping State and Demon Hunter General.
Fortunately, the two did not show hostility.
Merely...
The woman in the red-and-purple embroidered gold garment, with half of her face hidden by a mask, had been quietly watching him since he came in.
As if studying Song Chai Xin thoroughly from head to toe.
In those eyes, deep as if water in a pool, bottomless,
Song Chai Xin felt himself exposed from head to toe.
He didn’t know if the ’Demon Suppression Dao Qi’ would be detected, feeling extremely anxious...
Then the woman spoke.
"You..."
"Have acquired the inheritance of the ’Great Demon Hunter Master.’"
She seemed very certain, transmitting her voice secretly, without letting Ye Cang know.
Meanwhile,
While your heart was shocked, you held in your reaction firmly, not daring to reveal the slightest hint.
The will of Martial Temple, like a warning bell in the ear, not to be forgotten.
If such a big figure sets their mind on you...
Song Chai Xin didn’t dare to imagine.
However, the next moment.
The woman stopped transmitting, spoke with her lips and teeth, her voice extremely bright and lively, saying:
"Song Chai Xin..."
"I heard, you obtained the Demon-Suppressing Great Wall, ’Baiyujing’ Yang Xiu’s inheritance?"
"I too belong to the Demon-Suppressing Great Wall lineage."
"Therefore, from now on,"
She paused.
Masked half-face concealing her expression, the other half, skin like jade, blowing and breaking.
But Song Chai Xin slightly bowed his head, not daring to glance.
Until————
"If anyone covets you, or bullies by relying on superiority."
"You may invoke my name, Pei Nanbei."
The light words, accompanied by a ’branding’, left upon his body.
Beside him, Demon Hunter General Ye Cang, his eyebrows shook suddenly, looking incredulously at the woman half a step away.
At the same time,
Also incredulous, was the presently bowed young man.
Song Chai Xin’s pupils...had trembled.
...
[The Master of Baoping State Pei Nanbei’s favorability towards you has increased: from indifferent cold view → Jianghu encounter!]
(ps: still 6K update, rehabilitation training!)
