Remould the Glory of Sword Art-Chapter 203 - 72 Visiting to Apologize (Third Update!)
"I havenβt heard of it."
"Wonβt see them." ππππ¦ππππππ·ππ.πΈπ°π
The voice of Xie Zhen drifted out slowly from the gap in the gate of the small courtyard atop Lotus Peak.
Venerable Bai Yu stiffened immediately.
He gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Mr. Xie, I am here by the orders of Prince Jiangning..."
The title of Prince Jiangning was very effective in most places.
But this was an exception.
After bringing up the Prince, the small courtyard went completely silent instead.
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"A mere Guest Elder of the Jiangning Xie Family refuses to see me even though Iβve come to apologize. And the airs you put onβacting as if youβre βsomeone of high status,β βVenerableβ... Refusing me at the door is already too light a treatment!"
Jiang Qihu sat inside the small courtyard, saying coldly: "Youβre still putting on airs, saying βI amβ and βVenerableβ... Turning me away at the door is too kind!"
Xie Xuanyi smiled lightly.
The arrogance of the Jiangning Xie Family was as he expected.
In the recent years, buoyed by the backing of βMartial Exile Immortal,β the Jiangning Xie Familyβs influence had soared, and everywhere they went, they looked down upon all challengers with a condescending eye.
Today, he intended to cut down the Xie Familyβs flair!
You want to apologize, to offer reparations?
Thatβs fine.
But first, get your attitude right!
Venerable Bai Yu waited in front of the small courtyard for a moment, to no response, his expression ugly to the extreme.
Confirming that Xie Zhen would not open the door for him, he prepared to turn away and leave.
It was at that moment.
A telepathic message suddenly arrived, making Venerable Bai Yu halt his steps.
It was a message from Xie Zhen.
"After you go back, tell your young master that if he sincerely wishes to apologize, he should first show the proper attitude of an apology."
Venerable Bai Yuβs expression was complex as he turned back in silence. He took another hard look at the small courtyard before striding away quickly.
Before long.
Two Protectors and the Pavilion Master of Incense Fire House arrived together.
This was the maximum sincerity the entire Jiangning delegation could show.
Three Yin Gods!
As for the other irrelevant people... they were still locked up inside the estate on Golden Turtle Peak, not allowed out without just cause.
Since it was an apology for the assassination attempt, there was no need for those servants to come knocking on the door too.
"Young Mr. Xie, I was rash to disturb you before... Now I, along with βDaoist Black Luster,β and the Pavilion Master of Incense Fire House, have come together."
Venerable Bai Yu took a deep breath.
He stepped forward, knocking on the gate of the small courtyard, and spoke softly, "Regarding the assassination, there might have been some misunderstanding... May I ask if you would be so kind as to let us in to clarify a few things?"
"Oh, a misunderstanding?"
Xie Xuanyi still didnβt open the door.
He sat in the courtyard sipping tea and admiring flowers, remaining calm as he replied, "Hasnβt the identity of the assassin been confirmed already? Arenβt the evidences also conclusive... What misunderstanding could there possibly be? If you have something to clear up, feel free to say it in front of everyone."
Venerable Bai Yu wanted to say more.
Daoist Zhu, sweating profusely, hastily extended a hand to stop him.
"...Mr. Xie, please donβt take offense at his words. Bai Yu is not eloquent."
The Pavilion Master of Incense Fire House, all smiles, arrived in front of the gate, completely disregarding his own status in front of many onlookers, went as low as he could, even respectfully addressing Xie Zhen, who was several generations his junior, as "you".
He understood clearly.
The assassination incident affected the reputation of Xie Sheng, this matter needed to be handled with care and couldnβt be taken lightly.
Daoist Zhu then took out several snow-white, dazzling, and exquisite talismans from his sleeve, saying with a smile: "These are the Taoist βGathering Qi Talismansβ which can gather Primordial Energy. Da Sui Sword Palace is already a place of excellent feng shui, and if paired with βGathering Qi Talismansβ Iβm sure your regular cultivation sessions would be twice as effective."
These talismans attracted the attention of many.
Outside the gate, there were also sounds of admiration.
Gathering Qi Talismans were quite rare, and once arranged in an array, theyβd be like consuming Primordial Pills... Outside, they would be extremely hard to come by.
"...Heh."
However, upon hearing this, Xie Xuanyi couldnβt help but let out a snort of laughter.
Daoist Zhu is indeed more tactful than the other two Protectors... Itβs just a pity that what I least lack is Taoist talismans.
If he wanted, Xie Xuanyi himself could make these Gathering Qi Talismans.
This light smile served as a sort of "clear message".
Immediately understanding, Daoist Zhu quickly took out another item from his sleeve: "There is also this βObserving Mountain and Seaβ lamp. Although it is only Ninth Grade, it is a top treasure for geomancy. Even without the Observing Qi Skill, by holding this lamp, one can still inspect the patterns of mountain dragons and the directions of feng shui veins."
It was a small oil lamp, its wick withered and looking rather ancient.
Xie Xuanyi narrowed his eyes; this oil lamp was somewhat interesting.
Ninth Grade treasures already had not inconsiderable value... Although they couldnβt compete with Spiritual Treasures, they were, after all, used for "geomancy," for locating dragon veins.
Such items were extremely difficult to activate ordinarily.
Compared to other treasures of the same tier, their value could be several or even ten times higher.
With a "hum" sound!
The oil lamp trembled, and Daoist Zhu quickly let go, allowing the lamp to glide toward the sky above the small courtyard.
The next moment.
The "Observing Mountain and Sea" lamp fell into Xie Xuanyiβs hands.
Xie Xuanyi played with the treasure yet still didnβt open the door, only saying softly, "The presence of the three esteemed guests truly flatters me... I wonder how the Princely Heir is faring?"
Todayβs apology was missing just one person.
Xie Sheng.
"The Princely Heir is still unconscious."
Daoist Zhu sighed deeply and said, "The sword from Xuanshui Cave Heaven was indeed no light matter... I fear he will need to sleep for several more days."
These words werenβt false.
The Law Enforcers from Golden Turtle Peak were keeping a constant watch over the delegationβs residence...
Ever since being carried out from Xuanshui Cave Heaven,
the Princely Heir of Jiangning had been gravely injured and remained unconscious to this day.
Xie Xuanyi had asked earlier not hoping for Xie Sheng to personally come to the door...
First, he simply didnβt care about Xie Sheng.
Second, he was too lazy to even look at Xie Sheng.
After all, the most crucial person in these negotiations wasnβt the Princely Heir, but the Prince Jiangning far away.
Since he was still unconscious, it was actually better not to "meet".
"Pavilion Master, please come in."
Xie Xuanyi waved his sleeve, and the courtyard door opened, but his words clearly invited only the Incense Fire Pavilion Master.
Bai Yu Venerable and Black Luster Venerable exchanged a glance.
How could they not understand Xie Zhenβs intention?
To come and apologize, one must first show "sincerity."
The Observing Qi Skill of Daoist Zhu was enough to gain entrance.
Bai Yu Venerable gritted his teeth, took out a clean bottle from his chest, and slowly said, "This is the Eighth Grade Spirit Pill βSea Breaking Pill.β Once crushed and smeared on the skin, it can activate the Great Acupoint Blood... It helps with Body Refinement practice."
Although the grade of the Sea Breaking Pill couldnβt compare with the Observing Qi Skill.
But when Bai Yu Venerable opened the clean bottle, a rich medicinal fragrance diffused... There should be more than twenty Sea Breaking Pills inside this bottle!
Seeing this, Black Luster Venerable reluctantly took out a green case from his garment.
"This is the Ninth Grade Spirit Pill βSoul-shaping Pill,β only one exists, and it can strengthen the Divine Thought of the one who takes it, expanding the size of the Heart Lake, a superior dan medicine for aiding Divine Thought practice."
"Whoosh," a sound.
The clean bottle and green case both flew away, entering the small courtyard.
"Everyone, please come in."
Xie Zhenβs voice sounded again, this time, the courtyard gate opened wide.
The three Yin Gods exchanged glances, took a deep breath, and stepped into the courtyard.
The gate slowly closed.
The onlookers were somewhat flabbergasted... They truly hadnβt expected that just "visiting" would cost so much.
What would the subsequent "negotiations" look like?
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Xie Xuanyi sat in front of a stone table, tossed the Observing Qi Skill to Jiang Qihu for him to play with, while he himself opened the clean bottle and immediately crushed a Sea Breaking Pill. Clenching his fist, he quietly felt the "power" of this Eighth Grade dan medicine.
A burning sensation intensely coursed through his whole arm in an instant.
This Golden Body had just been forged.
The Sea of Qiβs acupoints had already been penetrated by the Primordial Fire.
But after the potent medicinal power of the Sea Breaking Pill diffused, the Primordial Fire within his internal organs became thoroughly "activated."
Bai Yu Venerable, who had just entered the courtyard, narrowed his eyes upon seeing this.
Is the Sea Breaking Pill to be used so casually?
This dan medicine is exceedingly fierce... Crushing a single pill should be smeared over the whole body!
Just holding it in the palm, with just Grotto Heaven power, wouldnβt the palmβs skin burst from the pressure of Primordial Fire?
Just when Bai Yu Venerable was ready to enjoy the spectacle.
A wisp of white smoke drifted away.
Xie Xuanyi opened his intact palm gleaming with golden light, smiled, and exclaimed in admiration, "This dan medicine is good, it really can βactivate blood and dissolve stasisβ... but twenty pills are far too few, at least a hundred would be barely sufficient."
Activate blood and dissolve stasis?
A hundred pills, barely sufficient?
Listening to these few words, Bai Yu Venerable began to doubt himself.
The courtyard was large, with only one stone table and two wooden chairs placed in it. As Pure Yang Sect Leader left, he also took away that bothersome little girl from the house with him.
There was nothing more here.
Not even a third chair.
Thus the three Yin Gods could only stand.
The Incense Fire Pavilion Master did not mind at all, whereas the two Protectors still hadnβt adjusted from their past haughty demeanor.
"Xie Zhen... about the assassination matter, the Prince has something he wants to say to you."
Black Luster Venerable stepped forward.
He took out a token and offered it in front of Xie Xuanyi.
This Divine Soul token was carved with the Xie Familyβs array patterns.
Without a doubt.
In the Xie Family mansion a thousand miles away, Prince Jiangning Xie Zhisu was waiting for the connection of the Divine Soul token to arrive.
Xie Xuanyi stuffed the clean bottle and the green case into his garment.
The next moment, he stretched out his hand and slowly pushed away the token Black Luster Venerable was presenting before him.
The expression of this Protector of the royal mansion turned ugly; he subconsciously wanted to release his own "aura" to overpoweringly subdue the other.
But in the next moment.
Jiang Qihu, who was sitting beside Xie Zhen, suddenly became sharp in his aura.
A strong wind roused out of nowhere in the small courtyard.
"Gentlemen, it seems you have yet to grasp the situation up till now."
Xie Xuanyi lifted his head, speaking earnestly, "This is the Sword Palace, not a royal mansion."
Black Luster Venerable paused for a moment.
"Although I am only of the Cave Heaven Realm, after inheriting Xuanshui Cave Heaven, I will be the future master of Lotus Peak."
Xie Xuanyi picked up the teacup, gently blowing on it, "Your royal mansionβs Prince, upon seeing me, would also need to show respect by calling me the little mountain master."
"Xie Zhen..."
White Yu Venerable, who had been holding himself back for quite a while, stepped forward, speaking in a low voice: "...donβt be too arrogant!"
He raised one hand.
Next moment.
This palm was immediately grasped by Jiang Qihu, who had abruptly stood up.
"Venerable Jiang, why bother to stop him?"
Xie Xuanyi looked down his eyebrows, watching the reflections flickering in the tea, chuckled softly, and said, "Let him make his move, letβs see if his action is faster, or is the Sword Qi of Law Enforcement faster?"
The words Law Enforcement fell like a cold bucket of water, instantly extinguishing Bai Yu Venerableβs anger.
Bai Yu Venerableβs face alternated between shades of emotion, ultimately choosing to endure.
Of course...
If Bai Yu Venerable knew that Zhao Chunyang was watching every move in this courtyard, he would be even more honest, not daring to let out a single fart.
The Incense Fire Pavilion Master watched this scene, silently shaking his head.
In recent years, the Xie Family had expanded too fast, and these two "Yin God Realm" Protectors were indeed too young.
Calm returned to the courtyard at this moment.
"Two Yin Gods of the initial realm, having acted arrogantly behind the Xie Family for half a lifetime... have the good days been so plentiful that you can no longer discern who is high and who is low?"
Xie Xuanyi tilted his head slightly, and said expressionlessly, "Do you believe that the Yang God martial artist backing the Xie Family, if he came to Da Sui Sword Palace, would have to behave politely as well?"
"What, then, do you two amount to?"
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(PS: Todayβs three Chapters are complete. Panda currently has no backlogs as I have to ensure the quality of the plot. So in addition to daily updates, I have to spend a lot of time overturning the original outline and redrafting it repeatedly. It is difficult to determine the specific update times, and for those who do not stay up late, I recommend not to wait for updates.)
