Embers of Sword

Chapter 196 Jade Sea Hunting Ground
"Did Yan Xie return to the imperial city just to help the young prince of the Qin family fight for the throne?"

Xie Xuanyi murmured in his heart.

He did not have much contact with Yan Xie.

But he understood Chen Jingxuan.

The battle for the destiny of the Hunyuan Instrument back then was probably the most dangerous battle in Chen Jingxuan's life.

I haven't been back to the Dachu Imperial City for ten years. Now, there is another layer of fog on top of the fog... Xie Xuanyi felt that the appearance of Yanxie seemed not that simple.

"I appreciate the kindness from Fangyuanfang."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "Yan Xie... I will be careful."

"The Northern Hunt is imminent."

The Snow Lord said softly, "Although the Little Mountain Lord is of noble status, there are always foolish people in this world... No one can predict what will happen if we leave the border of Da Chu."

Xie Xuanyi smiled.

He understood what the Snow Lord meant.

Now everyone knows that the biggest backer behind Xie Zhen is "Zhao Chunyang".

Zhao Chunyang's fists are very hard and hitting people hurts...

This is the "ultimate truth" that has been circulating in the world for nearly a hundred years. However, over the past hundred years, there have always been people who refuse to believe it and only regret it after being beaten.

It was as if Xie Xuanyi was invincible among his peers back then.

But there are still many people who think he is unworthy of the name and always come to provoke him.

Some things, just are like that.

Everyone in the martial arts world knows that Xie Xuanyi's sword is very fast.

These people don't believe it. They won't believe it until they have experienced it and their hands and feet have been chopped off.

"I hope that after the Northern Hunt, those hiding in the shadows will be more decisive."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "It would be best if they could take the initiative to find me to settle the matter, so that I don't have to waste time."

The Snow Lord's eyes were somewhat complicated.

The reason she came to meet Xie Zhen this time was to remind him of the situation in the imperial city, and hopefully get him to do her a favor.

But after they met, she discovered.

It turns out that Xie Zhen really doesn't care...

This young man truly has a kind of magic that cannot be described in words.

Now the imperial city is in turmoil.

He alone remained motionless.

Apart from the Beijun family, Wuzong, Xie family, Qin family, Imperial City Division, Yanxie...

Even the Snow Lord himself couldn't count how many people were standing against Xie Zhen, openly or secretly.

How can this young man be so calm?

"Ms. Snow, I am very interested in the big man behind you."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "It's better to meet today than to wait for a day. If that person is free today, why not meet him now?"

The Snow Lord was a little surprised.

Based on her understanding of Xie Zhen, this young man seemed to care very little about what happened in the outside world.

This time, she was prepared to return empty-handed.

Never expected it.

Xie Zhen will personally speak about the meeting.

"Today...it's not too early."

The Snow Lord was a little hesitant.

But after thinking about it, he took out the communication order and sent out a ray of divine thought.

After a moment, she said respectfully, "He has replied. He hopes to meet you tonight... The location is in the northern suburbs of the Imperial City, on the Jade Sea Ridge. There is a hunting ground there."

"Jade Sea Hunting Ground?"

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "Miss Xue, is it inconvenient for me to go there in person?"

This statement came out.

The Snow Lord smiled, and said sincerely: "As expected of you, Little Lord Xie. To ensure safety, it is best to keep a low profile on this trip. If it is convenient, please follow me out of the palace now..."

Yuhailing is the hunting ground of the royal family of Dachu.

Many ferocious beasts and huge monsters were kept there.

Normally, only the princes and heirs are qualified to enter the hunting grounds.

of course……

Xie Xuanyi had already guessed that the "one" who wanted to meet him was not just the heir of a prince.

……

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Xie Xuanyi left Chen Mansion with Lord Xue.

This trip was indeed extremely secretive... The Snow Lord did not bring any attendants with him.

With her cultivation, there would be no obstacles for her to leave the imperial city. Xie Xuanyi scanned again with his divine sense and confirmed that the realm of this Fangyuanfang master was indeed very high. In the entire Dachu Imperial City, if the Yang Shen did not come out, there would be few people who could compare with him.

Eighteen realms of Yin God.

This way.

He became even more "certain" about who the big man behind the Snow Lord was.

Yuhai Hunting Ground is located in the northern suburbs of the imperial city.

This is not one of the mountains that belong to the dragon vein of Da Chu martial arts.

The entire Jade Sea Mountain Range is extremely wide, connected end to end, forming a circle, like a natural cage. Outside the hunting grounds, it is said that there is a command array pattern personally laid by the former national master. Any monster thrown into the hunting grounds will have no chance of escaping unless it has cultivated to the peak of Yin God.

Not to mention reaching the pinnacle of Yin God...

It is extremely difficult for those big monsters to survive for more than a year in the Yuhai Hunting Ground.

The Northern Hunt is conducted only once every few years.

Da Chu is a martial artist, and those young nobles with royal blood will come to the hunting ground every few days.

Xie Xuanyi traveled with the Snow Lord without any treasures. He just followed the wind and arrived at the Jade Sea Hunting Ground after a while.

There is still some time before the agreed time.

Xie Xuanyi was not in a hurry.

After all… he had already guessed the identity of the person he was going to meet tonight.

This big shot must be very busy.

After nightfall.

The Snow Lord's message trembled, and he led Xie Xuanyi to the depths of the hunting grounds...

The forest was rolling, and the pine trees were rustling. Finally, on a mountaintop pavilion covered with talismans, Xie Xuanyi saw the mysterious figure that the Snow Lord had mentioned.

This is a child.

A child with red lips and white teeth, wearing a golden robe.

"Young Master Xie doesn't seem shocked." Master Xue observed Xie Zhen's reaction.

"It's not hard to guess."

Xie Xuanyi smiled calmly and said, "How many people in the Imperial City can make Miss Xue, who is at such a level, willing to serve you?"

The Snow Lord was speechless.

It is true.

Looking at the whole Chu, apart from the royal family, even the Qin family is not qualified enough for her to work like this.

As for the Lin family case, she and Yuan Jimo were obviously not from the same group.

"His Majesty."

She bowed slightly and said softly, "This is Xie Zhen from Dasui Sword Palace and Xuanshui Dongtian."

The child sat in front of the stone table, looking at Xie Xuanyi calmly.

He nodded expressionlessly and said in a deep voice, "Back off."

His voice was very mature, without any hint of childishness... It was hard to believe that this was a ten-year-old boy.

And the most interesting thing is.

Everyone in the world just thinks he is a "fool".

After Emperor Chu passed away, the Holy Empress pushed him in front of everyone, held him on the throne, and exercised the power of regent... As he grew older and his wisdom gradually increased, the ministers who were originally full of hope for the future of Great Chu felt confused and regretful.

The new emperor who was carried to the throne did not seem to be "smart".

The palace hired numerous teachers to teach.

This new emperor cannot read books and cannot recognize words.

Finally, it was only with the help of the old national teacher who taught him personally that he was able to learn some "truths" with great reluctance.

Even so, the new emperor was still addicted to fun. His greatest pleasure every day was catching butterflies and arranging flowers in the palace, doing some fun things that were not presentable.

How can such a person accomplish great things?
Although he was young, Da Chu was in a turbulent and precarious time.

In the past few years, the dissatisfaction of the Great Chu court towards this young emperor has become increasingly serious...

But it's a pity.

They can’t see what’s in front of them.

The little Majesty sitting in the pavilion had a look of calmness in his eyes, not dull at all, but as calm as a lake.

Xie Xuanyi was very familiar with this look.

Many years ago, he had seen the same look...

This young emperor's expression is almost identical to that of the previous Emperor Chu.

The Snow Lord bowed slightly, took a few steps back, and stood outside the pavilion.

The mist came over and enveloped the pavilion.

The Snow Lord outside the pavilion seemed to have really turned into wind and snow and disappeared.

Xie Xuanyi knew.

This pavilion is a carefully selected meeting place. There are a frightening number of purification talismans around it. In addition, the Snow Lord is the greatest guarantee for this meeting... If I am not mistaken, as long as the young majesty has a thought, the Snow Lord will appear in this pavilion.

"interesting."

Xie Xuanyi sat down. He re-examined the young man in front of him and chuckled softly, "You are not a fool."

"..."

The young emperor said calmly, "Of course I am not."

Many people believed that the future emperor of Da Chu was a fool.

In fact.

He had no choice.

The late emperor passed away, and the Holy Empress is in power...becoming a fool is actually the smartest choice.

"Yuhai Hunting Ground is a good place."

Xie Xuanyi looked around, watching the night below the mountain and the sound of swaying leaves, and said slowly: "The 'talisman' of the Yuhai Hunting Ground was set by the old national master, and it is not within the monitoring range of the Qin family's Wuyun Mountain Range... This is one of the few places that can escape the control of the Holy Queen. With your status, it is reasonable for you to go to the hunting ground for fun."

in fact.

When the Snow Lord came to visit earlier, Xie Xuanyi had already guessed it...

The person who wants to see me might be this little Majesty.

He was curious.

How should His Majesty arrange this meeting in such a short time?

Jade Sea Hunting Ground.

It is indeed an excellent choice.

"I don't want too many people to know about tonight's meeting."

The young emperor took a deep breath, his face serious, not at all like a child of ten years old.

How can I be stupid? I am obviously too smart.

However, at this age, pretending to be mature seems a bit excessive.

On the surface, Xie Xuanyi is only a few years older than the child in front of him, but some of his temperament... cannot be faked.

"So, Your Majesty summoned me tonight, why?"

Xie Xuanyi crossed his arms and looked at the child in front of him with a smile.

He wanted to see it.

What kind of shocking words can this little emperor, who pretends to be crazy and stupid to keep himself safe, say?

"The Snow Lord should have told you about the recent disturbances in the Imperial City."

The little emperor raised his little face and said seriously, "These disturbances are just the beginning. As long as you, Xie Zhen, are not dead, they will become more and more serious in the future..."

"Whether it's the Lin family case."

"It's still Yuan Jimo, the Imperial City Commander."

"Or... that person."

He paused and didn't call her by her name.

The young emperor said seriously and solemnly: "As long as you surrender to me, I can solve it for you."

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(There is one more chapter, around 12:30. Friends who can’t wait can go to bed first~)

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