Look Openly and Frankly
'Xiao Jing, you handle that matter. I've already seen the person; it's fine. The rest is up to you.'
During the banquet, Jing Zhonglai, the sect leader of the Xuantian Dao Sect Jing Zhonglai, was laughing and drinking when a clear, melodious voice suddenly entered his ears. Jing Zhonglai's expression froze for a moment. "Little Mirror?"
He!?
The current sect leader of the Xuantian Dao Sect is called Xiao Jing?
Old Ancestor Liyue?
That's alright then!
In the blink of an eye Jing Zhonglai showed him back to normal, and he resumed drinking and merrymaking as usual.
He understood what the ancestor meant; the ancestor wanted him to go and tell him about this matter!
Jiang Liyue, sitting on the Jing Zhonglai, appeared somewhat languid, her body relaxed and slightly tilted to the left, her hand resting on one side, her curvaceous figure barely concealed beneath her Daoist robe.
Her eyes held a leisurely air, yet also a hint of boredom. Jiang Liyue relied solely on the Illuminating Moon Sword in her hand and the Xuantian Nine Swords, enough to dominate the world. Even if trouble arose, her sword could shatter the heavens. With her Bright Moon Sword, she was unparalleled in this era, fearless of all.
Of course, it was difficult for her to attend these banquets. She had never liked them, nor did she like the undercurrents of scheming and verbal sparring. She found them very boring and preferred to find a tree, lie down, and cultivate herself instead.
Of all the people present, only Ye Gucheng could pique her interest. But looking at Ye Gucheng chatting and laughing with Wang Siping and the others below, Jiang Liyue wondered if he was well-suited to and comfortable with this kind of situation.
Jiang Liyue still couldn't understand why someone with such mastery of swordsmanship would be interested in these power struggles and scheming negotiations.
In her heart, such a way of swordsmanship should belong to someone who is utterly devoted to the sword and whose heart is solely set on the way of the sword. It shouldn't be like this!
However, Jiang Liyue focused her divine sense more on the outside world. She had already seen the person she wanted to see, so she didn't need to worry about the rest. She trusted that Junior Brother Liluo and Jing Zhonglai could handle the matter.
Meanwhile, Chu Xuanao, who was sitting in the middle, also received a telepathic message from Yuan Tiangang. He glanced sideways at the True Person Liyue of the Xuantian Dao Sect, Jiang Liyue!
Is the Xuantian Dao Sect already keeping an eye on him?
It's not the theft itself that's scary, but the fact that the thief has his eye on it. Chu Xuanao couldn't help but feel that his previous decision was wise.
"Why is Your Prince glancing at me like that? With Your Prince's status, courage, strength, and numerous powerful subordinates, you are truly remarkable."
"Such a person dares to initiate the Battle of Cangshui, how can Your Prince not dare to openly and honestly face him?"
After a glance, a slightly languid, clear and melodious voice entered Chu Xuanao's ears. Looking in the direction the voice came from, he saw Jiang Liyue with a slight smile on her face, looking extremely charming.
Her smile was truly Beauty, like that of a celestial being.
Even though Chu Xuanao only glanced at her casually, Jiang Liyue still noticed it. In fact, given Chu Xuanao's cultivation level, it was impossible for Jiang Liyue not to notice.
Who wouldn't look at such Beauty who possesses both beauty, strength, and status? Many people in the room were secretly observing this Mysterious Moon Sword Immortal, not just Chu Xuanao. Yet, she still spoke up and took the initiative to start a conversation with Chu Xuanao.
Upon hearing this, Chu Xuanao to the side, looking openly at Jiang Liyue, his eyes seemingly scrutinizing this True Person Liyue.
Her skin was as white and smooth as snow, her expression aloof, and she wore a wide purple robe with a shallow waist, which could not hide her enchanting figure. Her temperament was otherworldly, truly like a fairy descended to earth.
"True Person Liyue is renowned throughout the world, and he often secludes himself within the Daoist sect, rarely venturing out. Anyone who has heard of his legend would surely want to see him in person; how could there be any talk of peeping?"
Jiang Liyue -oblique, her gaze fixed on Chu Xuanao, her eyes calm and clear as water, and said softly.
"Now that you've seen him, what does Your Prince think?"
Their conversation also caught the attention of Chu Yinghao and Li Yanxiao.
Chu Yinghao glanced at the Prince of Qin beside him and blinked. He hadn't forgotten that the Prince of Qin also practiced Yang Shen Gong, and given that he was young and full of vigor, it was understandable that he would act this way upon seeing Beauty.
Couldn't we have chosen someone else?
Why does Jiang Liyue have to keep an eye on this person?
"True Person Liyue is an unparalleled person, possessing supreme strength and unparalleled beauty; there are few like her in the world."
"Haha! Your Prince's words are truly insightful. Thank you for Prince praise."
Upon hearing Chu Xuanao's words, Jiang Liyue's lips curled into a smile, and she chuckled softly.
Chu Yinghao, however, spoke directly.
"When did True Person Liyue acquire such refined tastes? And recall chatting with my Prince Dagan?"
I remember that the Master has always been devoted to the Dao, cultivating both Dao and sword, detached from worldly affairs and untouched by worldly ties. How could he have changed his mind today?"
Chu Yinghao had no choice but to speak up. He was afraid that the Prince of Qin of Prince of Qin would be played to death by these old Daoists from the Dao Sect. Even if the Prince of Qin of Qin was going to die anyway, it shouldn't be this kind of death!
Jiang Liyue is already several hundred years old, the absolute leader of the Dao Sect, and destined to be the one to oversee the entire sect in the future. She is no less capable than Princess Shenxi, Dagan Imperial Clan. Why would someone like her bother to visit the Prince of Qin?
Nobody would believe that!!!
He didn't think the Prince of Qin could outmaneuver the Dao Sect; even the Dagan Imperial Clan, after ten thousand years, wouldn't dare say they could.
Jiang Liyue spoke in a cool tone.
"Cultivating the Dao and practicing swordsmanship is for the sake of being free from constraints. Doing whatever one pleases is my Dao. Otherwise, wouldn't all the skills I, Jiang Liyue, have cultivated be in vain? There's no need for you to worry about these things, fellow Daoist."
Hearing this, Chu Yinghao remained silent, but his gaze never left Jiang Liyue, keeping a close eye on her movements. He, Chu Yinghao, was still here; how dare they act so presumptuously? Today, he was determined to see what kind of trouble this Dao Sect was up to.
After this incident, Jiang Liyue remained silent, simply sitting there leisurely, deciding to deal with the matter later.
I had originally planned to strike up a conversation with the Prince of Qin, but now it seems I have no chance.
The banquet continued in this seemingly harmonious manner, while everyone harbored their own thoughts and intentions, until its final conclusion.
At the banquet that followed, Chu Xuanao remained silent, simply observing. Everyone present had their own thoughts; the Imperial Clan's presence certainly wasn't solely to assist him.
Even if their plan were to continue, there would certainly be changes, but we'll only know for sure after the Battle of Cangshui ends.
The fact that only Li Yanxiao from the Li Family came here suggests that these guys also have ulterior motives. And the arrival of the Xuantian Dao Sect, a top-tier force that is in no way inferior to the Dagan Imperial Clan and even makes the Imperial Clan wary, is by no means accidental.
However, Chu Xuanao already understood one of the things the Xuantian Dao Sect wanted to do: why Jiang Liyue suddenly approached him. With Yuan Tiangang around, no matter how sharp or powerful Jiang Liyue's divine sense was, she had nowhere to hide.
All of these things need to be dealt with later. Right now, the most important thing is the Baiyun City in front of us. After the banquet ended, everyone had left, leaving only Chu Xuanao sitting there. The Ghost Servant stood quietly beside Chu Xuanao, and there was no one else.
Dagan reinforcements have arrived, and the battle should begin tomorrow. Chu Xuanao stood up, walked to the bedside, and gazed at the night sky in one direction. Baiyun City was over there.