The Heavens: Man Covers the Heavens, Refines Treasures to Become an Emperor

The scabbard was simple and unadorned, yet it subtly exuded a chilling sharpness.

He simply sat there quietly, like a peerless divine sword hidden in its sheath, which, though unsheathed, made the surrounding space seem to freeze.

"He...he is Xie Yutang!"

Wen Mingxiu's voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

"A peerless genius from the Xie family, a top-tier aristocratic clan in the Forbidden City! Known as 'Little Sword Master'! It is said that... he has already stepped into the Spirit Sea Realm, and his swordsmanship is astonishing! His combat power... far surpasses that of his peers! He is one of the most unapproachable figures among the aristocratic scions who have come to Yanxia City this time!"

As if sensing Wen Mingxiu's gaze, Xie Yutang, who was resting with his eyes closed, twitched his eyelids slightly, and a gaze as sharp as a tangible sword beam swept over in an instant!
Wen Mingxiu trembled with fright, her face turning deathly pale. She quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at him again, her heart pounding wildly! The oppressive gaze made her feel as if she had been stripped naked and thrown into the freezing snow!

The atmosphere in the hall was subtle and oppressive. The sons of powerful families in the Forbidden City formed their own small circles, talking and laughing in hushed tones. Their topics ranged from the capital's affairs and secrets to rare treasures that were about to be auctioned. The knowledge and experience they revealed made Qi Yunxiao and the others feel both apprehensive and ashamed.

Meanwhile, the "guests" from Yanxia City could only cautiously put on smiles and occasionally chime in, but they couldn't get a word in edgewise on the main topic.

Everyone was waiting. Waiting for the master of this place, the mysterious figure whom the old woman called "Miss," to appear.

at this time.

The light dimmed slightly at the porch leading from the hall to the inner courtyard.

Two figures walked in one after the other.

The person in front was the old woman with a wooden cane and a hunched back.

Following behind her was Jiang Xuan, a handsome young man who looked no more than sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in an ordinary blue robe!

Their arrival instantly disrupted the original layout and atmosphere of the hall!
All eyes turned to that direction!
The scions of powerful families in the Forbidden City first turned their gazes to the old woman. Ouyang Lun, Liu Hanjiang, and others showed a clear sense of awe. Even Xie Yutang, the "Little Sword Master" who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened his eyes and looked at the old woman with a calm gaze.

However, when their gazes shifted to Jiang Xuan behind the old woman, they all showed obvious doubt and confusion.

Who is this kid? A mere Human Realm cultivator? How come he was personally brought in by this person?
Meanwhile, in Yanxia City, Qi Yunxiao, Wen Mingxiu, Yuan Shu, and the others were struck dumb the moment they saw Jiang Xuan's familiar face!
Qi Yunxiao's eyes widened instantly, his mouth opened slightly, and his face was filled with extreme astonishment and disbelief!
Wen Mingxiu covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and doubt!
Yuan Shu was so shocked that he cried out in a low voice.

"Jiang...Jiang Xuan?!"
How...how could he be here?!

This country bumpkin, who just a few days ago publicly made their young master of the Biguang Pavilion "famous throughout the world" and then disappeared without a trace, is now being personally led into the most central hall of Cuimingxuan by that old woman who is even respected by the sons of powerful families in the capital?!

What... what on earth is going on?!
When Jiang Xuan appeared at the entrance of the luxurious hall of Cui Ming Xuan, and was personally led in by the unfathomable old woman Granny Feng, the expressions on the faces of the local wealthy young men of Yanxia City, such as Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, and Yuan Shu, were as colorful as if a dye shop had been opened.

Shock, disbelief, and disbelief all eventually transformed into a barely concealed sense of apprehension and...resentment!
Jiang Xuan?!
How did he get here?! And how did Granny Feng personally bring him in?!
This thought instantly exploded in their minds! The street conflict a few days ago, Jiang Xuan's godlike methods, the "great honor" imposed on Qi Yunxiao and the endless frustration that followed, all surged into their hearts.

That was an unprecedented humiliation for these proud sons of heaven!
However, no matter how much anger and resentment he felt, he could only suppress it deep in his heart at this moment.

Having witnessed Jiang Xuan's ruthless methods and knowing that he seemed to possess a power that even Tingyu Tower kept secret, Qi Yunxiao and the others had only one thought in their minds.

We can't afford to mess with this! We absolutely cannot provoke this scoundrel again!
Qi Yunxiao, in particular, felt his heart skip a beat the moment he saw Jiang Xuan, and inwardly groaned in despair.

Good heavens! How did I run into him again! Please, please don't cause me any more trouble!
Jiang Xuan's gaze swept over Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, and the others, and a hint of surprise also flashed through his mind.

They're here too? This old woman brought me here... Is it to stand up for them? Is it a setup?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when he immediately dismissed it. Given the terrifying strength and status that Granny Feng had displayed, dealing with her wouldn't require such a fuss.

Moreover, she had clearly stated beforehand that she was repairing a musical instrument.

Just then, Granny Feng's murky gaze casually swept over Wen Mingxiu and the others, then glanced at Jiang Xuan, and her hoarse voice rang out, carrying a hint of barely perceptible amusement.

"Hmm? Judging from the way you kids are looking at him... do you know this kid?"

Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, and the others felt a sudden tightness in their chests. They looked at each other, their lips moving, but they didn't know how to answer.

Admit it? Wouldn't that mean bringing up the embarrassing incident of being publicly humiliated by Jiang Xuan again? Deny it? What if it angers Granny Feng or Jiang Xuan…

Jiang Xuan remained calm, took a step forward, bowed slightly to Granny Feng, and spoke in a nonchalant tone.

"Reporting to senior, I did have some misunderstandings and conflicts with these young masters and ladies in the city before, but... they were just minor frictions that have been resolved."

He downplayed the bloody conflict as a "minor skirmish," both giving Granny Feng an explanation and subtly warning Qi Yunxiao and the others that the matter was over and they shouldn't cause trouble.

A hint of understanding seemed to flash across Granny Feng's cloudy eyes, but she didn't delve into it. She simply introduced the situation to everyone in the hall in her broken, bellows-like voice.

"This young man is called Jiang Xuan. He's the apprentice of that 'Master Xun' who's recently become quite famous in Yanxia City. The old woman invited him here to help Miss take a look at an ancient musical instrument that needs repair."

These words elicited varying reactions from the people in the hall.

The scions of powerful families in the Forbidden City, such as Ouyang Lun and Liu Hanjiang, merely raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, a hint of surprise in their eyes, followed by undisguised contempt and disdain.

"Seeking a master? Never heard of him."

"What kind of extraordinary spirit pattern master could be in a place like Yanhua City? And why would they take such a greenhorn as their disciple?"

"Repair musical instruments? Isn't Granny Feng giving him too much credit?"

In their view, a so-called "master's" apprentice from a remote border town is not worth their time.

Their focus was more on Granny Wind.

Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, Yuan Shu, and others were even more astonished!

Jiang Xuan… is Master Xun’s disciple?!
Of course they knew the name "Master Xun"! Master Fangyu's highly praise on the spirit transmission screen had already made this mysterious master's name resound throughout Yanxia City!
They had speculated and wondered about the identity of this master. But they never expected that Jiang Xuan, the nemesis they both hated and feared, would suddenly become Master Xun's disciple! The contrast in their identities was simply too great! For a moment, their gazes towards Jiang Xuan became even more complex and unfathomable.

Jiang Xuan's gaze did not linger on Wen Mingxiu and the others for long. His eyes slowly swept across the hall and finally landed on Xie Yutang, a young man in a moon-white robe with a cold demeanor and a sword across his lap.

When Jiang Xuan saw that handsome yet aloof face, a ripple finally appeared in the depths of his calm eyes.

It's him!

More than a year ago, deep in the Three Thousand Mountains, a white-clad swordsman appeared like a divine warrior, slaying the ferocious beast chasing him with a single sword strike and rescuing him from a desperate situation! Although they only met once, that stunning sword strike and the lofty and unparalleled sword intent emanating from the other party were deeply imprinted in Jiang Xuan's memory.

Xie Yutang was his savior!
Seemingly sensing Jiang Xuan's focused gaze, Xie Yutang, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them. His deep, cold eyes, like an icy pool, landed precisely on Jiang Xuan, carrying a hint of scrutiny and barely perceptible doubt.

He felt that the young man in the blue robe in front of him looked somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.

"Ok?"

Xie Yutang frowned slightly, and his clear, cold voice rang out, like the sound of a sword.

"Have we... met before?"

Jiang Xuan composed himself, took two steps forward, and solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply to Xie Yutang, his voice clear and sincere.

"Jiang Xuan of the Purple Radiance Empire. Thank you, Young Master, for saving my life! More than a year ago, in the southwest of the empire, deep in the Three Thousand Mountains, if it weren't for your sword slaying the culprit, I would have been devoured by a beast long ago. I will forever remember this kindness!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yutang frowned slightly, as if trying to recall.

A moment later, the doubt in his eyes disappeared, and he returned to his previous calm and composed state, giving a faint "oh" as if he had only remembered a trivial matter.

"Oh it's you."

His voice remained flat, revealing no emotional fluctuation.

"It's easy, don't worry."

After saying that, he stopped looking at Jiang Xuan and lowered his gaze again, as if nothing in front of him was worth his time.

Upon seeing this scene, several suppressed sneers rang out from among the aristocratic scions of the Forbidden City.

"Heh, so it was just a nobody that Brother Xie casually saved back then."

"I knew it! How could Brother Xie know people from a place like this?"

"They're quite good at networking, what a pity..."

Although their voices were low, they carried clearly throughout the hall, filled with disdain and mockery towards Jiang Xuan.

In their eyes, Jiang Xuan was merely trying to gain attention in front of Xie Yutang by relying on a small favor from many years ago, and was not worth mentioning at all.

Seeing this, Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, Yuan Shu and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and even felt a little schadenfreude.

It seems that even as his savior, Jiang Xuan is still an insignificant "minor character" in the eyes of this "Little Sword Master".

Their earlier worries seemed somewhat unnecessary.

Granny Feng seemed completely uninterested in the little incident before her. Leaning on her wooden cane, she spoke hoarsely to Jiang Xuan.

"Young man, wait here. This old woman will go and fetch the young lady out."

After speaking, he looked at Xie Yutang again, his tone softening slightly.

"Young Master Xie, you should come with this old woman too. Miss also wants to meet you."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yutang calmly stood up and nodded slightly to Granny Feng.

"Thank you for your help, Granny Feng."

Just as Granny Feng and Xie Yutang were about to turn and walk into the inner hall.

Jiang Xuan suddenly spoke, asking a question that seemed simple but appeared extremely abrupt at this moment.

"Grandma Wind, may I ask... are there seats for juniors in this hall?"

The question caused a moment of silence in the entire hall.

All eyes were once again focused on Jiang Xuan, filled with astonishment and confusion.

What does this kid mean? Granny Feng bringing him in is already a huge favor, and he still wants a seat? What kind of place is this? And who are the people here? He's just a mere disciple of a so-called master from a small border town at the Human Realm, and he dares to ask for a seat here?
Granny Feng paused, her cloudy old eyes glancing at Jiang Xuan with an impatient look, as if she were looking at a naughty child. She snorted coldly.

"This place is so big, there are plenty of empty seats! Can't you find a place to sit? Do you expect your old woman to bring you a chair?"

These words were filled with undisguised disdain and casualness. The meaning was clear.

Sit wherever you like, just don't get in the way.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan showed no embarrassment or anger whatsoever. Instead, he smiled slightly, revealing a faint smile that seemed to indicate he had expected this.

"I understand, thank you, Grandma."

He spoke casually, as if he had received some kind of blessing.

After speaking, under the astonished, disdainful, and even somewhat foolish gazes of everyone, Jiang Xuan walked straight to a spot against the wall on one side of the hall.

There were a few very ordinary futons there for the servants to rest on temporarily.

Jiang Xuan casually brushed the dust off the futon, and then... he just sat down cross-legged in a very relaxed manner! His posture was casual, even... somewhat lazy.

What's even more astonishing is that he somehow produced a small gourd of wine, uncorked it, and nonchalantly tilted his head back to take a swig! He acted as if he weren't in the solemn and prestigious Cui Ming Xuan hall of the Forbidden City, but rather sunbathing in his own backyard!

Wow!
This left not only the powerful scions of the Forbidden City, but even local scions like Wen Mingxiu and Qi Yunxiao, who knew Jiang Xuan was not to be trifled with, completely dumbfounded!

Is this guy... insane?!
In front of Granny Feng, and in front of so many nobles from the capital, how dare he be so disrespectful?! Sitting on a servant's cushion?! And drinking in public?!
This is an extreme disrespect to the host and all the guests!

How exactly did his master, "Master Xun," teach his disciples?!
Jiang Xuan's shocking act instantly shattered the original layout of the hall, attracting all eyes and making the atmosphere extremely strange.

Among the scions of powerful families in the Forbidden City, a young man named Huang Jianxiong, sitting below Ouyang Lun, dressed in a bright yellow brocade robe and with a somewhat arrogant air, finally couldn't hold back any longer. (End of Chapter)