Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 24: Forty Years of Hard Work, All in vain
When Zhao Qi'an came into the hall carrying the black cage, the civil and martial arts masters seemed to have found their backbone and quickly stood up to greet him: "Master (Boss)."

Zhao Qi'an nodded one by one as a greeting.

When the masters in the hall saw their boss's still calm expression, the anxiety and worry in their hearts seemed to be put down and they looked a lot more relaxed.

Some people have such charm. They may not be very handsome or kind, but as long as they are around, people around them feel at ease.

Zhao Qi'an came into the hall and looked at Tie Wuhen who was sitting at the head of the table.

After seeing Zhao Qi'an coming, Tie Wuhen's originally tense and serious expression instantly relaxed, his tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and then he revealed a wry smile.

He stood up and bowed to Zhao Qi'an, "Young Master."

Zhao Qi'an asked, "I sent Elder Nie to help last night. With Elder Nie's speed, he could have arrived in half an incense stick of time. Why is Master Tie doing this?"

The other masters present were completely confused.

In the eyes of others, it was a great thing that Tie Wuhen broke through the shackles of forty years and advanced to the third level of magical powers.

But Zhao Qian'an knew that if Master Tie wanted to break through with the Eight-Line Yuantai, he could have done it ten years ago. Why wait until now?

The nurturing of the primordial fetus lasts for forty years.

Forty years of hard work, forty years of perseverance...all gone in one night.

Tie Wuhen smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's time to wake up from the dream."

Zhao Qi'an frowned: "Why do you say that?"

Tie Wuhen sighed and said, "I was born in a poor family and only started to learn martial arts when I was twelve years old. People always say that the path of martial arts is difficult. But in my opinion, how difficult is it? One year to refine bones, two years to move blood, four years to integrate the acupoints, five years to transform evil spirits, nine years to circulate the heavens... At the age of thirty-three, I entered the realm of the fourth-grade Yuantai!"

"I was once praised as a genius, and I was full of vigor and ambition, looking down on all the heroes in the world. The name of the Thunder Sword Iron Without Trace also made me famous in the martial arts world."

"I also want to become a sword master like Nie Wudi, King Chu, and Donghua Sword Master, and become the fourth sword in the world!"

"If you don't advance to the next level with the Nine-Pattern Yuantai, you will never be able to achieve the first level of Taoism."

“I was once filled with passion and vowed that if I didn’t break through with the Nine-Pattern Yuantai, I would die in the realm of the Fourth-Rank Yuantai.”

"But this wait lasted for forty years."

"Forty years..."

There was a look of sadness in Tie Wuhen's eyes.

The Ultimate Nine Patterns...

In pursuit of this path, he missed so many things and missed his best years.

This should have been the ideal he was pursuing. Since when did these four words become a nightmare that trapped him?
He had known for a long time that his spirit had long been dispersed and he no longer had the ability to break through the Nine Lines.

Even if he were lucky enough to condense the Nine-Line Yuantai and advance to the realm of supernatural powers with the Nine-Line Yuantai...how many years would he have left to pursue the pinnacle of martial arts?
Tie Wuhen looked at Zhao Qi'an and said, "Young Master, I know you are also in the Yuantai stage, so please take me as a warning and don't waste your time."

He laughed sadly: "How can the ultimate in the world be so easy to seek? How can there be so many perfect things in the world?"

Zhao Qian remained silent.

He didn't know whether Tie Wuhen's words were right or wrong.

Maybe that's true for some people.

Or perhaps, Tie Wuhen’s present is Zhao Qi’an’s future.

But at least, for Zhao Qi'an now... he doesn't agree with these words. Because his ambition has not yet dissipated!

If there is a south wall, then break it down.

If he couldn't break it, he would rather die by hitting his head against the wall.

If you want to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, how can you achieve it without the determination?
But he didn't say these words out loud.

Master Tie's spirit has been lost. The attack on the Health Hall last night might be the best excuse for him to make a breakthrough.

Since he made such a choice, Zhao Qi'an could only respect his choice.

Seeing Zhao Qi'an's rare silence, Tie Wuhen smiled and said, "Young Master, don't worry about me. At least I have broken through the realm of magical powers. I have been reborn and can live a few more years, which is also a good thing."

Zhao Qia'an nodded and said, "It's good that Master Tie can think positively."

The two men sat down and no longer mentioned Tie Wuhen's promotion to the third rank, but instead mentioned the attack on the Yangsheng Hall last night.

Tie Wuhen said ashamedly, "The young master entrusted the health hall to me, but unfortunately I was a step too slow and thirteen of the Xiaowei were killed or injured. Fortunately, the assassins did not break into the inner hall last night, so the children and the civil and martial arts masters in the hall were not injured or killed."

Zhao Qi'an shook his head and said, "Guarding the Health Hall is the duty of the Xiaowei. Master Tie doesn't need to blame himself. Nishang will also provide compensation. Their families, young and old, will be taken care of by the Zhao family."

"The people from the Astronomical Observatory came last night."

"In the capital city, celestial warriors are fighting, and a third-grade magical power is being used. It's not surprising that the Patrol of the Heavens is here. Has Master Tie been taken back to the prison for questioning?"

"Yes, but the fourth young master is here too. In addition, I am from the Zhao family of the East Sea, and I am a registered warrior in the court. My background is clean and can withstand investigation. The Patrol of the Heavens did not make things difficult for me. After asking a few questions, they let me go back."

It is impossible to completely conceal the attack on Yangshengtang last night.

However, Zhao Qian'an was not panicking. Yangshengtang was an openly owned business of the Zhao family and could withstand scrutiny from any perspective.

As for why a celestial warrior was sent to take charge, it is easy to explain. After all, it is normal for a warrior in the fourth level of Yuantai realm to find an idle job to "nurture the fetus".

Even if someone discovered that the Zhao family was cultivating talents under the guise of running a charity, they probably wouldn't care too much.

After all, there are so many noble families in Daqian Kingdom, who wouldn't look for some good seedlings to cultivate from an early age?

This is also the reason why Zhao Qi'an opened the Health Hall in Kyoto City. Unless someone puts his hand into the Health Hall, no one will find anything unusual.

The only thing to worry about is the existence of Xiaowei.

Fortunately, the Owl Guards withdrew in time, before the people from the Patrol Observatory arrived at the Health Hall, and even cleaned up the battlefield.

In addition, there is a "traitor" in the Astronomical Observatory, so it is not difficult to help cover it up.

Tie Wuhen mentioned something at this time: "Regarding the assassins last night, after fighting them, I found that their skills were very strange, and the celestial warrior who led them yesterday... was clearly in the Yuantai realm, but not only did he not have a single purple line, he could also display some of the power of the Shentong realm's 'indestructible body', which seems to be a cult's method."

He looked at Zhao Qi'an and asked, "There are many evil sects in Daqian Country. Does the young master have any clues?"

Zhao Qi'an nodded: "I have a rough guess in my mind, but it's better to ask some questions clearly."

"Ask who?"

He tapped the cage covered with black cloth at his feet and said with a smile, "Of course, I'll ask the person involved."

Tie Wuhen immediately became interested, and after getting Zhao Qi'an's approval, he pulled off the black cloth covering the cage.

The black cloth fell down, revealing the beauty's head!

(End of this chapter)