Chapter 10: Don’t Let Me Find Out Who It Is
(The synopsis mentioned some urban elements, specifically spiritual energy technology.)
Coincidentally, the Li Clan’s residence was not far from Zhao Yan’s dwelling, so the two walked to the Li Prefecture’s mansion.
Li Wuchen, having survived the calamity, was in an exceptionally good mood.
“Young Master Yan, I didn’t have a chance to get a good look at you before.”
“Now that I see you up close,” Li Wuchen paused deliberately at this point.
“Did you find something?” Zhao Yan asked casually.
“I only just realized you are so handsome and suave, possess immense power that shakes the world, have noble integrity, and are a distinguished young master who has broken through seven realms consecutively! Compared to you, Young Master Yan, I am like a firefly’s glow trying to rival the bright moon, an ant attempting to reach the heavens…”
“Alright, I am not as great as you say.”
Zhao Yan interrupted him, a hint of displeasure showing on his face, but he was secretly contemplating in his heart.
Handsome and suave?
That much is true. My appearance is definitely that of a graceful and exceptionally handsome man.
Possess immense power that shakes the world?
I am the son of the Holy Zhao Clan’s Clan Head, and the grandson of the Protector of the Nation Madam and Duke Wei. It’s not an exaggeration to say I possess power that shakes the world.
Noble integrity?
As a transmigration, I have been working hard to save this world. Isn’t that considered noble integrity?
Broken through seven realms consecutively? That’s right. I am precisely… Hmm?
“You said broken through seven realms consecutively?”
Zhao Yan’s expression changed drastically. He suddenly grabbed Li Wuchen by the collar and said fiercely.
“Ah, Young Master Yan, you didn’t know? The headline news this month from Qingyang Prefecture’s Listening to Summer Pavilion is about you, saying you are a peerless genius who broke through seven realms consecutively!”
Seeing Zhao Yan’s gloomy expression, Li Wuchen forced a smile that looked more like a cry and said.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan quickly took out his Spirit Communication Device and clicked into the Qingyang Prefecture news section.
As expected, the first headline that caught his eye was: 【Shocking! A Peerless Genius Appears on a Street in Qingyang Prefecture, Breakthroughs Like Drinking Water? Broke Through Seven Levels Consecutively! 】
His face was also featured next to it.
Looking at the few hot comments below.
“When did our Qingyang Prefecture produce such a genius? Broke through seven realms consecutively? I’ve only heard of such heavenly prides from the City of the Heavenly Emperor and Changling Prefecture.”
“Exactly! I didn’t expect our Qingyang Prefecture to have one too.”
“Brothers, does this mean our Qingyang Prefecture will rise in this Great Xia Martial Examination?”
“Give it a rest! Our Qingyang Prefecture has ranked last for five consecutive sessions in the Great Xia, and you expect us to rise? It would be good if we don’t come in second to last.”
“The best achievement our Qingyang Prefecture has ever had was ninth place among the thirteen prefectures.”
“I have to say, this young man is incredibly handsome, he has the bearing of my younger days.”
“Heh, you? You think you are worthy?”
Looking at these comments, Zhao Yan fell into deep thought.
He admitted that he had been a bit high-profile that day, but who was he?
He was Zhao Yan, the sole son of the Holy Zhao Clan’s Clan Head, and the grandson of the Protector of the Nation Madam and Duke Wei!
He didn’t believe that Qingyang Prefecture’s Listening to Summer Pavilion hadn’t received any news, had they not speculated about his identity?
Which daredevil had publicized him so widely during his experience, and even released his full face.
One must know that Listening to Summer Pavilion was the largest intelligence gathering and news publishing official institution in the Great Xia Dynasty.
Could it be that the Imperial Clan couldn’t sit still anymore and wanted to trouble the Zhao family so quickly?
That shouldn’t be it!
The An and Zhao families had erupted in a battle of the Holy Ones. A few of the Zhao family’s Old Ancestors were severely injured, but none had fallen.
If the Imperial Clan were to make a move rashly, it would inevitably be a situation where both sides lose. As for the other six aristocratic families, except for the Xiao family, they would likely offer no assistance.
If that were to happen, the foreign races outside the border would not stand idly by.
Without absolute certainty, who would do such a foolish thing that could destabilize the nation?
The Imperial Clan wouldn’t be that foolish, right?
“Alright, just let me find out who it is, otherwise, they’ll have a hard time.”
Zhao Yan took a deep breath, marking it down in his heart.
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City of the Heavenly Emperor, Listening to Summer Pavilion Headquarters.
“Young Master Xie, that young master from the Zhao family is currently undergoing secret experience. If we report it like this, aren’t we putting him in a precarious position?
If the Holy Zhao family blames us, what will happen to our Listening to Summer Pavilion?”
A middle-aged man in a grey robe said with a face full of worry to the beautiful young girl before him.
“What Zhao family? Isn’t that heavenly pride who broke through seven realms consecutively named Yan? And didn’t you also find out that he is just an ordinary citizen?”
“I am discovering talents for the Great Xia and making him stand out. If he doesn’t thank me, will he still trouble me?” Xiao Yanyan retorted with a cunning smile.
“My dear ancestor, others might not see it, but our Listening to Summer Pavilion can still guess, can’t we?”
Seeing his young mistress feigning ignorance, the middle-aged man said helplessly.
“If the Zhao family comes looking for us…”
“Alright, Uncle Dong. So what if the Zhao family comes looking for us? My Listening to Summer Pavilion only serves the Imperial authority. Are the Zhao family going to rebel? I did this, what can they do about it?”
“My dear ancestor, please speak softly, there might be ears on the wall!”
Xie Dong’s body trembled upon hearing Xiao Yanyan’s words. He quickly released his spiritual sense to scan the surroundings.
After confirming there was no anomaly, he breathed a sigh of relief.
“Uncle Dong, Father is in closed-door cultivation. Now the entire Listening to Summer Pavilion must listen to me.”
“Who told that Zhao Yan to insult Sister Ao Qing in public? This is just a small lesson for him.”
“Besides, I only arranged for him to be on the headline news of Qingyang Prefecture, not the Great Xia headline. I’ve already given him enough face.”
Xiao Yanyan said nonchalantly while playing with her delicate jade fingers.
“The Holy Zhao family is ruthless and cold-blooded. Offending them might bring great trouble to the Xie family, Young Mistress!”
“Uncle Dong, if they have ulterior motives, I’ll ask Grandpa for help. Grandpa dotes on me the most, he definitely won’t abandon me.”
“How can such a small matter trouble the Duke? Young Mistress, you must think twice!”
“Uncle Dong, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”
Xiao Yanyan looked towards the distant evening glow, wondering what she was thinking.
Qingyang Prefecture, Wuta City, Xiao Clan’s Residence.
Ever since she made the Three-Year Agreement with Zhao Yan, Xiao Yanyan had not dared to slacken in the slightest.
Apart from purchasing Spirit Herbs to learn Alchemy and resolving some of the clan’s crises in Wuta City, she spent all her other time in closed-door cultivation in the cultivation room.
In the cultivation room, Xiao Yanyan looked at the familiar face in the headline news of Qingyang Prefecture’s Listening to Summer Pavilion – it was Zhao Yan’s full face picture.
“Broke through seven realms consecutively?” Xiao Yanyan’s beautiful eyes were tightly shut, her expression pained, and she murmured softly.
After a long while.
“Master Liu, three years from now, can I truly wash away the humiliation on my father and myself?”
“Disciple, you must believe in yourself, and also believe in your Master. You just need to follow my steps in cultivation, your progress will only be faster than his, and surpassing him is just a matter of time.”
“If you can elevate the Spirit Technique I impart to you to the Emperor Rank or even higher in the future, you can even destroy the Holy Zhao family with one hand.”
A deep yet graceful female voice sounded in Xiao Yanyan’s ear.
“Thank you, Master. I was too impatient.” After hearing her Master’s words, Xiao Yanyan felt much calmer in her heart.
“Haha, good disciple, it’s not good to always cultivate behind closed doors. After this month passes, we’ll go to the Southern Ridge Mountain Range for some experience, and see if we can find a Beast Flame or even an Ancient Flame, to further advance your Spirit Technique.”
“Yes, Master.”
“Oh, and the Spirit Herb knowledge I taught you a few days ago, you must review it thoroughly. Then you can get certified as a First Grade Spirit Medicine Master at the Spirit Medicine Master Guild.”
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（Cultivation Technique Grade: Mortal Grade, Spirit Grade, Dao Grade, Holy Grade, Emperor Grade）
