Keyboard Immortal - Chapter 2788

Chapter 1301: Closer

Yanhua was stunned by this and pointed at Zuan. “Why not just let him go?”

With Zuan’s current level of cultivation and intelligence, he was undoubtedly more reliable than the others.

Huang Rong was taken aback. “Po Lu’s skills are probably still a little weak.”

Guo Po Lu’s talent was similar to his father’s, but he lacked his father’s ability to focus, so his cultivation was only mediocre.

“He’s not weak at all. He might even have surpassed you two by now,” Yanhua said, taking their feelings into consideration, not wanting to be too blunt.

“Oh?” Guo Jing was overjoyed and launched a palm strike at Zuan, testing his strength.

Feeling the surge of energy, Zuan instinctively retaliated with a palm strike.

Huang Rong was initially horrified, thinking that Brother Jing’s attack was so powerful. How could Xiang’er have used so much internal energy just by saying that?

How could Po Lu be able to withstand it? But her eyes widened as she watched the two exchanged more than ten moves with such agility, neither of them losing at all.

Sometimes his moves were so bizarre they startled her.

Guo Jing laughed heartily, “Po Lu has indeed made rapid progress. He’s almost as good as me now.”

Yanhua smiled but said nothing. Zuan had clearly held back.

Huang Rong, however, suddenly frowned, her gaze blazing at Zuan. “Po Lu, why has your martial arts suddenly become so formidable?”

Zuan groaned inwardly. Just now, he’d displayed too much skill, just to get to the Ming Cult and worried they’d find someone else.

This woman was both clever and suspicious. Even the real Guo Po Lu couldn’t reach this level, no matter how hard he practiced.

It would be disastrous if she discovered his identity.

Just then, Yanhua suddenly spoke up, “Because he recently practiced with Ting Xue.”

Ting Xue, who had been nonchalant, responded, “???”

Zuan: “…”

Yanhua exchanged a look with them. If Guo Jing and Huang Rong knew it was her and Zu An’s practice, it would be a catastrophe.

Zu An realized this and nodded awkwardly.

Ting Xue: “…”

So this is what anger feels like?

But she couldn’t bring herself to explain, and the thought only grew more frustrating.

Huang Rong, initially filled with suspicion, now beamed. “Oh, so it’s Tingxue’s credit! That kid Polu is such a jerk…” She

then took Tingxue’s hand and began to chat with her.

She had never expected her son to return not only with the Black Iron Heavy Sword and the Gentleman and Lady Sword, but also with a wife. She

had never imagined that his thick eyebrows and large eyes could be so appealing to girls.

Initially, though she didn’t show it, she felt a certain displeasure at Tingxue’s resemblance to Xiaolongnu. After all,

Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu had left such a deep impression on her. But now, the more she looked at her, the more she liked her.

The Ancient Tomb Sect’s martial arts were truly extraordinary. The Jade Girl Heart Sutra turned out to be a dual cultivation technique. No wonder Xiaolongnu, Guo’er’s master, had insisted on marrying him.

Tingxue’s cheeks flushed crimson, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words.

Huang Yaoshi, who had arrived, was equally overjoyed upon learning all this. “Yang Guo’s daughter—good, very good!”

He still preferred Yang Guo to his foolish son-in-law.

Zuan noticed that the legendary master’s hair was now white, his vital energy and blood severely depleted; he probably wouldn’t live much longer.

He couldn’t help but sigh, the lifespan of mortals was truly too short.

The room was bustling with activity for a moment before the discussion quickly returned to the main topic. Huang Yaoshi said, “Initially, Rong’er and Jing’er planned to hide the military secrets in swords, but I’ve experimented with them lately and found that it wouldn’t be feasible. The manuals wouldn’t be able to withstand the intense heat of forging.”

“So, after much deliberation, we decided to hide clues to the manuals in the swords, so that those who are destined to follow the clues can find their burial place.”

Huang Rong smiled and said, “Father is truly thoughtful. The Mongol army now covers almost every corner of the world. Hiding the manuals anywhere is unsafe. After careful consideration, we decided to hide them overseas, where the Mongol forces can’t reach them.”

“And Peach Blossom Island is in the middle of the ocean, making it difficult for outsiders to find. Moreover, there are various magic weapons and formations on the island. Even if someone finds it by chance, they will be lost in the mechanisms and formations. So we plan to hide the Nine Yin Scriptures and the Wu Mu Testament on Peach Blossom Island, and then hide the map and the method to crack the formations in the Sword of the Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Sabre.”

Zuan was filled with emotion after hearing this. The couple really put all their efforts into this plan.

Huang Rong then said to Tingxue, “This Heaven Sword and Dragon Slaying Plan requires oversight from a powerful force to prevent the Heaven Sword and Dragon Slaying Blade from falling into the wrong hands. After careful consideration, only the Ancient Tomb Sect is suitable. Your secluded life makes it difficult for the Mongols to find you. Furthermore, your descendants are highly skilled in martial arts and have a simple nature. You are the perfect fit.”

“Since we can’t find Guo’er and Miss Long right now, it won’t be the same for you. Go back and tell them. I believe Guo’er and Miss Long understand the importance of justice and will definitely not refuse.”

Now that she knew Tingxue had become her daughter-in-law, it was a perfect match, and her confidence in the plan grew even stronger.

Tingxue had no choice but to agree.

Huang Yaoshi said, “Next, Xiang’er will go to Mount Emei to search for the Thunderbolt Fire Bomb, Po Lu will go to the Ming Cult to retrieve the Holy Fire Token, and Miss Tingxue, you will go to Peach Blossom Island with my disciple Cheng Ying. You’ll familiarize yourself with the route and the formations there, which will serve as an added layer of insurance.”

“The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Slaying Plan will last a hundred years, and there will undoubtedly be various mishaps. If the Dragon Slaying Blade or the Heaven Sword is lost or falls into the wrong hands, if you find a suitable successor, you can take him directly to Peach Blossom Island.”

Zuan nodded silently. They had indeed considered everything very carefully; he couldn’t imagine how this plan could fail.

Tingxue frowned, subconsciously glancing at Zuan. Only after Zuan’s

gesture did she agree. Huang Rong’s delight grew even wider as she watched.

Huang Yaoshi then recounted the story of the extraordinary man on Mount Emei to Yanhua, while Huang Rong, in turn, engaged Zuan in a lecture on the Ming Cult.

Zuan knew the Ming Cult’s situation a hundred years later, but knew nothing about the Ming Cult of the present era.

Huang Rong revealed that the current leader of the Ming Cult was surnamed Shi. However, they had long resided in the Western Regions, rarely interacting with the Central Plains. The other sects knew little about them, save for the Beggars’ Sect, which had clashed with Ming Cult members in the past and might have some knowledge

of them. They originated from the Zoroastrianism of Persia, and their followers were often difficult to distinguish between good and evil. Rumors circulated that they possessed a powerful technique called the Great Shift of the Universe, prompting him to exercise caution

. Zuan secretly memorized the Ming Cult masters Huang Rong had mentioned, wondering if the Persian Grand Master, the old man from the mountains, had arrived in the Central Plains. He wondered if the two sides had communicated.

As night fell, they each returned to their rooms, awaiting their departure tomorrow morning.

Zuan and Tingxue were stunned, however, because they were assigned to the same bedroom.

During the years of fierce fighting in Xiangyang, supplies were scarce. The Guo family had set an example by dismantling many doors and pillars in the mansion to repair the city’s defenses.

Coupled with the arrival of Huang Yaoshi, Cheng Ying, and the others, rooms were suddenly scarce.

Huang Rong, mindful of their dual cultivation, simply assigned them to the same room.

In the past, this would have been rude, but now, with their lives on the line, they couldn’t care less.

She even thought it would be best if they could quickly leave a legacy for the Guo family.

However, this was a difficult situation for the two, who stared at each other in bewilderment at the single bed in the room.