Yinshan Record

Chapter 501 I Don't Care About Young Master Su Knocking on the Door
Chen Ning is running.

Although the excruciating pain emanating from the depths of his body and spirit felt as if he were being torn to pieces, he still strode forward with unwavering steps toward Jiankang.

The message must be delivered to Jiankang and into the palace as soon as possible.

As an old man who had been navigating the palace for many years, Chen Ning was able to keenly sense the scent of conspiracy.

It seems that without their knowledge, an invisible net has been quietly cast, and they have already fallen into it because of the bait offered by others.

cough.

Chen Ning suddenly stopped, his whole body trembling like a leaf. The excruciating pain from the depths of his body and mind spread, making him feel the agony of being torn apart a thousand times on a spiritual level.

Every bone, muscle, and skin in his body was affected, as if he had been cleaved open by countless blunt knives in an instant. The sensation almost made him scream, but under this intense pain, he couldn't even make his vocal cords vibrate.

Such a ruthless method.

The excruciating pain rushed through him like a torrent, and Chen Ning temporarily regained his clarity of mind. He tried to breathe deeply, drawing the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) into his body, but his hands were still trembling uncontrollably.

"You better hurry up."

Su Che's light, airy voice came from behind.

"Jiankang is just ahead."

The old eunuch turned his head to look at Su Che beside him. His blue robe was covered in mud from the journey, and the black gauze hat on his head was nowhere to be seen. Su Che had been watching him struggle and tumble all the way here.

Chen Ning had hoped more than once that Su Che would lose his temper and kill him, but Su Che just stood by and watched indifferently.

This stirred a sense of fear in the old eunuch's heart.

What does he want to do?
Fear became motivation, and Chen Ning struggled to control his body, running forward.

The majestic city walls of Jiankang City were in sight, and Su Che could already see a large, orderly market town and densely packed residential houses.

This is Jiankang, the capital of the Liang Dynasty and the core of the Southern Dynasties.

The place where human life flourishes most.

Su Che had imagined what identity or purpose he would take to return to this place, but today's trip was indeed somewhat unexpected.

Although we haven't really gotten close to Jiankang yet, the number of pedestrians, caravans and travelers coming and going on both sides is already endless.

The vibrant human activity within the city converged in one place, its majestic aura resembling a long dragon pointing straight to the heavens.

Popularity is the essence of royalty.

Su Che withdrew his gaze, and the spiritual energy around him shifted accordingly. At this moment, an aura was approaching from not far in front of him. The aura was menacing, and it should be a martial artist at the fifth rank.

A short, middle-aged man walked through the crowd and stood in front of Su Che. He had a beard, wrist guards, and crimson eyes, as if he had some kind of exotic bloodline.

"Young master should not have come here."

The middle-aged man spoke softly, his eyes falling on Chen Ning, who was not far away.

"too close."

Su Che's body was filled with energy, and a clear light appeared faintly behind his head.

Distance is a warrior's greatest weapon, but also an obstacle that is difficult for him to overcome.

A martial artist has no supernatural powers or mystical abilities; all his power is contained within his body.

The saying goes, "Within ten steps, one can rival a nation," yet beyond a thousand feet, even fine silk cannot be pierced. This is both the strength and the weakness of a warrior.

The middle-aged man was now only ten steps away from Su Che, a distance that would have been enough for many Xuanmen cultivators to make a move.

“Under Lord Su’s command, Iron Feather Commander Shen Yingbu pays his respects to the young master.”

The middle-aged man slightly raised his hand and said, "I didn't expect that you, young master, would descend from the heavens so quickly..."

"I do not know you."

Su Che shook his head, truly baffled by how Old Su had chosen his subordinates. There was previously Feng Buxing, Feng Da Dang, who at least genuinely lacked ability in certain areas. This Shen Buying, however, refused to comply with anything; wasn't that tantamount to disobeying orders?
Su Che didn't care whether this person was Old Su's subordinate or not. However, the Third Young Master Su had his own considerations. Even if Old Su were standing in front of Su Che now, Su Che would still carry out his plans.

“I know the young master, and I also know this man.”

Shen Ying looked at the old eunuch on the other side.

"Chen Ning, the Junior Supervisor of the Imperial Seal Bureau, is an old man who served His Majesty when he was still a prince. He is the most trusted among the eunuchs. Although his rank is not high, he is one of the few people in the palace who can directly meet the Emperor."

Chen Ning slowly and laboriously walked forward, while Su Che followed behind him.

Shen Ying frowned and followed closely behind Su Che, maintaining a distance between them.

"Yes, young master, you shouldn't have laid a hand on him."

"is it?"

"Chen Ning is just an insignificant nobody, but you, young master, are not. A son of a wealthy family shouldn't sit under a dangerous roof. Lord Su aspires to great things, and you, young master, must cherish your reputation even more. Public opinion is a complex thing, both clear and heavy. If you wish to advance further in the future..."

"I do not care."

Su Che said calmly.

"Young master, you shouldn't have done that."

Shen Yingbu shook his head and said, "Please come with me, young master. We are at a critical juncture, it would be better if you did not..."

"Although I don't know whose confidant you are, I am no longer a human being."

"Although you are a disciple of Huang Tiandao, you are also..."

“I am the Master of Zhixin Temple, a disciple of Huang Tiandao. Remember that.”

Amidst the surging crowd, the old eunuch walked with difficulty ahead, while Su Che followed slowly behind, his voice carrying an ethereal quality.

"The imperial power and wealth of this world mean nothing to me, and your schemes and calculations are even more irrelevant to me."

"But the young master is still a member of the Su family. If the Su family of Duling can reach the top, then..."

"The sea is vast and the sky is its shore; the mountains are high and man is its peak. The Su family of Duling has achieved what it has today thanks to the efforts of that one person alone." Su Che said slowly, "If anyone is to reach the summit, it is that person who will reach the summit. Whether I was a good-for-nothing playboy in Jiankang City back then or now I am climbing the Yellow Heaven to seek the profound Dao, it doesn't really matter."

Has a rift already formed?
The situation that Shen should have been most worried about seems to have materialized.

The current state of the Su family of Duling depends on Su Gong's abilities. However, the future of the Su family of Duling and these people largely rests on the shoulders of this third young master.

If the Third Young Master Su and Master Su were to develop a rift over those trivial matters in Cizhou, that would be a case of losing more than one gains by being penny-wise and pound-foolish.

“What you say is true, young master, but in Lord Su’s heart, you are also… Even if you feel wronged, young master, there’s no need to rush. Lord Su and Commander Wei have already agreed that the important matter will be carried out today. There’s no need to argue about this short-term gains; things will naturally improve in the future…”

"Don't overthink it. I'm here on my master's orders, and I'm really curious about what kind of person sits high above the nine heavens and considers himself the ruler of the world."

Su Che stepped forward, and the majestic palace was right in front of him. Shen Yingbu could even see the magnificent palace gate, the ornamental columns on both sides, and the warriors holding halberds standing on the gate.

ho.

It can happen from the elbow or armpit.

Before Shen Ying could even react, he saw a sword light rise from Su Che's hand, beheading the blue-robed eunuch in front of him.

A vast magical power shook the palace.

It seemed like a greeting, but it also seemed like a protest.

Hello, are you there?

Su Che strode towards the palace.

The vermilion palace gates had been reduced to ashes under the onslaught of magical power, which activated profound magical veins, causing a majestic and grand aura to suddenly rise within the palace.

(End of this chapter)