Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 888 - 884: Passing On

Fu Zheng lowered her head to look at herself, then touched her jade-like face, and looked suspiciously at the two women.

"Fallen... Abyss... Sword Technique?" Mo Qing asked.

Fu Zheng nodded.

Then she reacted and apologized, "Sister Lu, I’m sorry, I..."

Lu Qingyuan waved her jade hand lightly, "Have you mastered the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique?"

Fu Zheng said sheepishly, "I only managed to get started with Your Highness’s guidance."

The Fallen Abyss Sword Technique is intricate and profound, I’m barely beginning, nowhere near mastery.

Lu Qingyuan and Mo Qing exchanged a glance, their bright eyes blazing as they stared at Fu Zheng.

Fu Zheng asked in confusion, "Sister Lu, did I practice incorrectly?"

"Let’s go to the villa," Mo Qing took Fu Zheng’s jade hand and smiled, "Let’s have a good chat at the villa."

Fu Zheng did not object, not even glancing at Zhao Changge, who stood motionless, and followed the two women out of the tavern.

Once outside the tavern, the three women navigated through the bustling street, talking as they walked.

Lu Qingyuan said, "Sister Fu, to be honest, we still haven’t mastered this Fallen Abyss Sword Technique yet."

Fu Zheng was taken aback, then sheepishly said, "This sword technique isn’t supposed to be shared, is it?"

Mo Qing replied, "If it couldn’t be shared, the Prince Consort wouldn’t have seen it either."

Lu Qingyuan said, "Originally, it’s ownerless, I acquired it by chance and wouldn’t claim it as mine."

"Sister Lu is so magnanimous," Fu Zheng praised.

If it were me, I absolutely couldn’t be so generous, I’d definitely keep it secret, never letting it out.

The three weaved through the crowd like fish, effortlessly slipping through gaps while chatting and laughing without delay.

The two women had re-covered their faces with white veils, revealing nothing, only Fu Zheng remained unveiled.

The blurred lantern light fell on her hibiscus jade-like face, adding more charm than by daylight.

Lu Qingyuan smiled, "Actually, it’s not such generosity; it’s because this martial art can’t be the main focus."

Fu Zheng said, "Even so, it’s impressive; ordinary people wouldn’t share it even if it’s not their main focus."

It’s human nature to cherish one’s possessions.

Even if you can’t use it yourself, you wouldn’t share it with others to make them stronger.

I’d rather let it waste in my hands than leak it.

Lu Qingyuan shook her head, "If one can comprehend it, there’s no need to share it with others."

Her attitude made Fu Zheng admire her noble character, worthy of friendship.

The three moved nimbly and quickly, arriving at a spacious residence within moments.

It was the Phoenix Villa.

Two-tier flying eaves, imposing and grand.

Under the moonlight, it looked like a bird ready to fly into the night sky towards the Bright Moon.

The gate of the Phoenix Villa was unlike ordinary residences, it was open.

Strings of big red lanterns illuminated it as brightly as day.

Many people were coming and going, making it very lively.

Two young men stood at the gate, beside stone lions, looking more like features of the scenery.

They only nodded slightly in greeting to the three women and glanced at Fu Zheng without asking more.

Fu Zheng curiously examined the renowned Phoenix Villa.

After entering, they walked further inside, took a couple of turns, and arrived at a small courtyard.

It was Lu Qingyuan’s private courtyard.

Having arrived at her courtyard, the three sat in a small pavilion by the flower bushes.

An attendant quickly served tea and snacks.

After a sip of tea, Mo Qing couldn’t help but ask, "Sister Fu, was the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique passed to you by the Prince Consort?"

Fu Zheng nodded with a smile, candidly recounting the situation.

If she tried to comprehend it alone, she wouldn’t gain anything, not even manage to practice it.

Your Highness personally taught the sword technique, using the method of heart transmission. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Lu Qingyuan asked, "The Prince Consort glanced at it once and taught it to you?"

Fu Zheng nodded.

Lu Qingyuan shook her head repeatedly.

Mo Qing laughed, "The Prince Consort’s insight is reputedly extraordinary, now it seems true."

Fu Zheng said, "Your Highness’s insight is unmatched in the world, otherwise the current cultivation would be impossible."

She knew Chu Zhiyuan’s cultivation had advanced rapidly after enlightenment.

"Even if one’s insight is strong, it can’t comprehend Heavenly Person Martial Arts instantly, can it?" Lu Qingyuan said.

Having attempted to understand the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, she knew its profound depth and complexity, endlessly elusive, and couldn’t grasp its essence through pondering.

Yet Chu Liezhao, after a glance at the secret manual, understood the sword technique and even taught Fu Zheng.

Everyone knows that Heavenly Person Martial Arts cannot be taught, only understood individually.

It’s a mental realm, a spirit realm, a spiritual charm, indescribable and only felt firsthand.

Fu Zheng said, "What others can’t do, doesn’t deter Your Highness."

Mo Qing laughed, "It seems Sister Fu greatly admires the Prince Consort."

Fu Zheng shook her head, "Having personally engaged with Your Highness’s strength, it’s impossible not to be convinced."

Lu Qingyuan sighed, "No matter what, the insight is indeed formidable."

She then said, "Sister Fu, I’d like to spar to experience the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique."

"Please, Sister Lu—!"

The two moved into the center of the courtyard, each holding a sword and began dueling.

Fu Zheng planned to teach the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique to the two women, as a reciprocal gesture.

——

While Chu Zhiyuan was contemplating the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, the Eldest Prince Li Cunren visited again.

The two went to his courtyard and sat by the stone table in the pavilion to talk.

Li Cunren lowered his voice and frowned, "Brother-in-law, have you found any issues with Cheng Yunzheng, haven’t switched the double yet?"

He didn’t care much about the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, not even asking about it.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Brother went to see?"

"Mm, I’ve personally inspected and found nothing unusual, but I’m still worried, you need to check yourself." Li Cunren said.

Chu Zhiyuan knew Cheng Yunzheng best, having crossed paths.

So he came to ask Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I’ve checked too, it’s a double."

Li Cunren looked surprised, "Hm—?!"

"It is indeed a double," Chu Zhiyuan said, "not sure when the swap happened."

"Such quick action!" Li Cunren gasped, "Fooled all of us! ...How was it done?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I suspect they swapped before entering the city."

"Fengtian Palace..." Li Cunren shook his head.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Probably used a treasure to obscure the fate, making it impossible to discern."

If both carried such a treasure, Fengtian Palace couldn’t see through reality.

So Fengtian Palace isn’t omniscient and omnipotent, otherwise, the world wouldn’t be as it is.

"Indeed troublesome." Li Cunren frowned, "So, we can’t find his real self?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It’s very difficult."

Li Cunren angrily slapped the stone table, causing the tea cups to clatter.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, "Brother, I’ll visit my wife tomorrow to see when she can finish her retreat."

Li Cunren said, "Waiting for little sister to finish her retreat to deal with Cheng Yunzheng, might be too late."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "I’ll check with my wife first, then decide, if truly late, I’ll have to find him first."

"Can he be found?"

"Can only try for now," Chu Zhiyuan said, "They made thorough arrangements."

"Yuanzhen!" Li Cunren snorted.

He recalled Emperor Yuanzhen’s demeanor and words and felt a surge of frustration.

He realized he was misled by Emperor Yuanzhen!

Everyone was fooled by Yuanzhen, thinking it was mere madness by Cheng Yunzheng, never considering it Yuanzhen’s plot.

If Cheng Yunzheng escaped, it would be a great humiliation, greatly impacting the morale of the entire Phoenix.

Thinking of this, he said resentfully, "Brother-in-law, we must pursue this Cheng Yunzheng."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

His gaze drifted far away, Super Sense expanded, seeking Cheng Yunzheng’s location.