Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 253 - 242 Leaving Luochuan

According to Bai Qiuhe, nearly thirteen years ago, he came across this stele, by chance, within an ancient relic known as the Burial Dragon Cave in the Northern Borderlands.

"Northern Borderlands, Burial Dragon Cave..."

Qin Qing now had no other choice.

To achieve the best results in the spring hunt, he had to defeat strong competitors like Lu Yu’an from the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

"It seems I have to make a trip to the Northern Pass now."

Qin Qing quickly made up his mind.

Gong Yanghe had already left.

His senior sister, Jiang Ruorong, had also left Great Qian.

And Qin Qing himself should also venture out.

Qin Qing promptly bid farewell to everyone, while Shuang’er seemed somewhat reluctant to part.

Qin Shuang had grown so big and had rarely been apart from her brother.

One could say that the siblings had depended on each other since they were young, growing up together.

In Qin Shuang’s life, the mark of her brother was deeply imprinted, and now that she heard he was leaving Luochuan, even going to the distant Northern Pass, she naturally felt reluctant to let him go.

Seeing Shuang’er’s lost and forlorn look, Qin Qing naturally felt a pang of reluctance as well.

"Shuang’er, Brother won’t be gone long to the Northern Pass, at most a month’s time, and I’ll be back after a month. While you’re here, continue to study the Spiritual Pattern Technique with your master, and remember to take your medicine on time every day. I’ve prepared enough medicine for you..." Qin Qing considered for a moment.

He had indeed prepared two months’ worth of medicine for his sister.

But what if he really didn’t return in two months, or if something happened and he couldn’t come back?

What would happen to Shuang’er then?

"I must come back!"

That was what Qin Qing thought; he couldn’t imagine what Shuang’er would do if he couldn’t return.

"If... you run out of medicine, then talk to Elder Bai, or go to the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion and find Sister Hongxue, understand?" Qin Qing instructed.

"Mhm!" Qin Shuang nodded, and although she felt very reluctant, she knew that her brother had to go to the Northern Pass.

Having grown up without the love of parents, relying solely on her brother, Shuang’er had become sensible from a very young age.

"Brother, don’t worry. Shuang’er knows what to do!" Qin Shuang wiped the tears from her eyes, appearing very sensible.

And the more sensible she seemed, the more it tugged at Qin Qing’s heartstrings.

His sister was shouldering burdens that someone her age shouldn’t have to bear.

But from another perspective, there were also benefits to this situation.

Leaving Qiuhai Villa, Qin Qing quickly exited Luochuan Imperial City.

For this trip to the Northern Pass, he planned to travel by foot.

He could easily have bought a beast carriage in the imperial city, or directly purchased a steed like the Flame Horse, but Qin Qing felt it unnecessary.

Although those means of transport could bring convenience, their speed wouldn’t necessarily be much faster.

With Qin Qing’s current cultivation, if he traveled at full speed, he would be faster than the Flame Horse.

Furthermore... Qin Qing wanted to cultivate through this method! 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

While trekking on foot, he could cultivate and gain enlightenment from the experiences along the way, which could be beneficial in its own right.

Apart from traveling from Tianjue City to Luochuan, Qin Qing had not left Tianjue since childhood, nor had he ever traveled far from home.

This trip to the Northern Borderlands was indeed Qin Qing’s first true journey far and wide.

...

At the same time, roughly three hundred miles east of Luochuan Imperial City.

This was the location of Fulong Mountain.

Within Fulong Mountain, there were numerous palaces and pavilions.

These ancient and quaint structures were half-hidden amongst the forest, exuding great charm.

This was the foundation of the Lu Clan.

At this moment, within a pavilion on one of the mountain peaks.

Lu Tianlong and his eldest son, Lu Yu’an, were standing here.

"Father!" Lu Yu’an’s face was filled with indignation, "Why?"

"That Qin Qing, he killed my brother, why did you still let him go?"

Lu Yu’an’s questioning voice echoed in the pavilion.

Lu Tianlong was in the midst of writing.

"At a time like this, Father, you’re still in the mood to write?"

Lu Yu’an was anxious and angry!

Lu Tianlong’s hand trembled slightly when he heard Lu Yu’an mention his brother, and the corners of his mouth also involuntarily twitched a few times.

Subsequently, he put down the brush in his hand.

In front of him, on the spread-out rice paper, was a large character "Quiet."

"Yu An!" Lu Tianlong looked at his eldest son and spoke, "Do you think I am not grieved by your brother’s death? As a father, I never thought that Yuming would leave us!"

"Then why? Why not kill Qin Qing and avenge my brother?" Lu Yu’an gritted his teeth and asked.

"Wait!" After thinking for a moment, Lu Tianlong uttered a single word.

"Wait? Dad, what are you waiting for?" Lu Yu’an’s eyes were filled with reluctance, "The murderer of my brother is right there in Luochuan. For us to kill him would be as easy as blowing off dust. What exactly did you discuss with Qin Sheng, and why didn’t you kill Qin Qing directly that night?"

"It’s about the spring hunt!" Lu Tianlong took a deep breath.

"The spring hunt? What does the spring hunt have to do with us? That Qin Sheng, if he wants to play this game of spring hunt, what does it have to do with the Lu Clan?" Lu Yu’an was quite puzzled.

"Originally, it had nothing to do with us, but now it does. Moreover... Qin Sheng promised me that after the spring hunt, he would give me something very important. And, if Qin Qing participates in the spring hunt and does not win the first place, he can be handed over to us for disposal!" said Lu Tianlong.

"Really? The spring hunt... win the first place? Does Qin Qing also want to seize the position of the foremost contestant?" Lu Yu’an sneered, "What skills does he have to win first place?"

Lu Yu’an’s face was full of disdain.

He was very clear about Qin Qing’s strength; it was already extremely lucky that he could kill his brother, Lu Yuming.

And to compete with many powerful contestants on the Hidden Dragon List for the position of the foremost contestant?

There was no chance whatsoever!

"So, if you can prevent Qin Qing from winning the first place of the spring hunt, then Qin Sheng would hand him over to us. Or... you could directly kill him during the course of the spring hunt!"

"Directly kill him during the spring hunt?" Upon hearing this, Lu Yu’an’s eyes gleamed with a cold killing intent.

"Understood. Father!"

After speaking, Lu Yu’an bid his father farewell and left the pavilion.

It took no time at all for him to arrive at another courtyard.

Just as he returned to the yard, a black-clothed figure appeared in the courtyard.

"Young Master!"

The black-clothed figure approached Lu Yu’an, "That Qin Qing has just left the Imperial City, and now he’s heading in the direction of Wu City. He’s alone and on foot."

"He’s left the Imperial City? And he’s all by himself?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu’an’s eyes shone even more fiercely, "Good. Continue having someone tail him, and when he’s a good distance from the Imperial City, I’ll personally take care of him! Father may have promised Qin Sheng not to kill him before the spring hunt. I made no such promise!"