Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 962: Meeting Qin Qingxuan Again

From Donglu to Daye, the journey spans over eight thousand li.

For ordinary people following a caravan, it would take at least two to three months.

However, Wang Chen had less than a month.

Luckily, for most of this long journey, he could take the imperial roads and, with his identity as a Blood Cloak Guard of the Thousand Household, he could stay at the posthouses along the way for free.

The day after leaving Donglu, Wang Chen, heading north, reached the banks of the Muluo River.

The Muluo River, stretching from east to west, spans ten thousand li and is one of the largest rivers within the borders of Great Liang.

This river was over ten li wide, and naturally there were no bridges to cross, so one would need to take a ferry.

When Wang Chen arrived, a large official ferry had just left the dock, and he was too late to catch it.

Wang Chen did not mind, as there were several other ferries, and he wouldn’t have to wait long.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, a fast boat came cutting through the waves, stopping not far from him.

A masked woman in a white gown stood at the prow, waving at Wang Chen, "Chief Guard Wang!"

Wang Chen’s gaze sharpened.

Although he couldn’t see her face, her voice and figure instantly brought an image to his mind.

Qin Qingxuan!

Back before his duel with Huang Jue of the Soul Severing Spear, he had met this wanderer from the Rain Flower Sword Sect, who had tried to persuade him to join the Rebel Faction, but Wang Chen had refused.

At the time, Qin Qingxuan was not upset but instead warned him of the dangers ahead.

Wang Chen thought they would not meet again after their parting, yet unexpectedly, here she was.

And clearly, this was no coincidence—Qin Qingxuan had come specifically for him!

Although the Rain Flower Sword Sect was known as a secluded sect, their information network was extraordinary.

Qin Qingxuan must have known about his new status, otherwise she would not have addressed him as "Chief Guard Wang."

After thinking it over, Wang Chen led his Yellow Fatty Horse towards her.

Standing at the bow, Qin Qingxuan smiled warmly, her eyes curving, "Brother Wang, let Qingxuan take you across."

"Thank you."

Wang Chen did not refuse.

He wanted to see what she was up to, surely she wasn’t still trying to drag him into the pitfall of the Rebel Faction?

Qin Qingxuan’s fast boat was not large, but aside from her and an old boatman, it was empty and had more than enough room for Wang Chen and his horse.

Qin Qingxuan invited Wang Chen to sit opposite her, with a table and some tea set between them.

As the fast boat left the dock, the beauty from the Rain Flower Sword Sect removed her veil, revealing a stunningly beautiful face.

She smiled at Wang Chen, "Brother Wang, it’s been a long time. I never imagined that by now you would become a Thousand Household and a Demon-subduing Chief Guard."

Wang Chen calmly replied, "Miss Qin, waiting for me here—you aren’t trying to persuade me to join the Rebel Faction again, are you?"

"Of course not."

Qin Qingxuan laughed, "Qingxuan knows herself—how could someone like Brother Wang achieve what he has without a heart as firm as stone? The strong fortify themselves; their constant thoughts are true to the Dharma Technique!"

Wang Chen was nonplussed, "So, you missed me?"

"Brother Wang!"

Qin Qingxuan’s pretty face flushed slightly as she gave him an annoyed look, "This time I seek you out for serious matters, hoping Brother Wang will not hesitate to lend a hand."

Wang Chen frowned, "Miss Qin, since you could intercept me here, you must know I am heading north to Great Liang to meet His Majesty, right?"

"The audience with His Majesty is of utmost importance, Qingxuan would naturally not interfere."

Qin Qingxuan spoke earnestly, "Qingxuan would like to ask Brother Wang’s help to deal with a Demon after he has had an audience with the Emperor!"

"Demons?"

Wang Chen paused, "What Demon? If the Rain Flower Sword Sect can’t handle it, I’m afraid I might be of no help."

He had once requisitioned the internal information of the Blood Cloak Guard and had come to understand quite a bit about this reclusive sect.

The Rain Flower Sword Sect would remain hidden during peaceful times and emerge during times of chaos, each time sending only one True Disciple to travel the world, assisting those destined to change the fate of the land.

It was said that the Great Ancestor of Great Liang had once received help from a successor of the Rain Flower Sword Sect.

But the current Emperor Liang would definitely not want to see a new successor of the Sword Sect emerge!

As for the strength of the Rain Flower Sword Sect, it could only be described as "unfathomable"; its foundations were deep and not something outsiders could fully perceive.

The documents of the Blood Cloak Guard revealed that though the Rain Flower Sword Sect was withdrawn from the public eye, they had Outer Sect forces in many countries, including Great Liang.

After all, they needed resources for sustenance and to practice their martial arts and swordsmanship!

Thus, while Qin Qingxuan appeared alone on the surface, the power she commanded was extraordinary and not to be underestimated.

"This Demon is very special."

Qin Qingxuan explained, "I need the help of Brother Wang in his capacity as Demon-subduing Chief Guard for there to be a chance of success, We can discuss the details after your audience with the Emperor."

"This Demon is extremely hidden and enormously harmful; if not eradicated timely, it could potentially bring chaos to the world!"

Wang Chen pondered for a moment and asked, "What’s in it for me?"

Wang Chen was not some hot-headed, thoughtless youth; no matter how eloquently or righteously Qin Qingxuan spoke, he couldn’t be swayed to risk his life without good reason.

Unless the other party could offer him something truly compelling.

"Brother Wang..."

Qin Qingxuan looked at him with a hint of reproach and allure in her voice.

However, Wang Chen remained unmoved and casually sipped from the teacup on the table—the tea had gone cold.

Seeing this, Qin Qingxuan sighed softly and said, "If Qingxuan remembers correctly, Brother Wang is practicing the inherited Mysterious Sun Haven Seven Fiend Wheel, right?"

"Hmm?"

Wang Chen’s gaze sharpened, and he immediately set down the tea cup, "Miss Qin, what are you implying?"

It wasn’t particularly strange that she knew he practiced the Mysterious Sun Haven Seven Fiend Wheel, as Wang Chen had never concealed his cultivation technique in his many battles.

What alerted Wang Chen was the timing and intent behind Qin Qingxuan highlighting this.

"Don’t be upset, Brother Wang, Qingxuan means no harm."

Qin Qingxuan spoke softly, "May I ask if the Mysterious Sun Haven Seven Fiend Wheel you practice is complete? I possess the complete Dharma Technique of this cultivation method, if Brother Wang needs it..."

What?

Wang Chen almost lost his composure—could that be right?

He had never dreamed that Qin Qingxuan would have the complete Dharma Technique of the Mysterious Sun Haven Seven Fiend Wheel!

One important purpose of Wang Chen’s current trip to the capital was to hope, through Emperor Liang, to gain access to the Scripture Pavilion of Cloud Platform Mountain Taoist Palace to study the final two tiers of secrets of the Mysterious Sun Haven Seven Fiend Wheel.

Otherwise, he would have to change his primary cultivation method or remain stuck at the fifth tier of Martial Ancestor level without being able to advance.

But Wang Chen also knew that achieving this was very difficult.

As a result...

This made Wang Chen feel somewhat like he was being manipulated by Qin Qingxuan, which was rather frustrating.

He couldn’t help but ask, "Is this meant to be a bargaining condition?"

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The second update is delivered.