Misty Rain of the Old Times

With a chivalrous heart, Ling Yun's expression turned solemn when he heard that there was more than one evil blade, as if he could see a scene of turmoil and bloodshed in the martial world. That's why he risked offending Chen Xuan, his savior, to sincerely ask for an explanation.

There was nothing he couldn't say, so Chen Xuan shared what he knew with everyone.

He would only intervene when the opportunity arose, and he would not take the initiative to participate. The affairs of the martial arts world still need to be handled by the thousands of people in the martial arts world. How could he have so much energy by himself?

That's how the martial arts world is; one person finishes their act and another takes the stage, and the turmoil is never-ending. If one day it becomes a stagnant pool, it's no longer the martial arts world.

Everyone present was deeply moved by his description.

Taking a deep breath, Ling Yun said with a solemn expression, "It's really like this. It seems that the martial world is about to be in turmoil again. How vicious is the person behind this? Using such an evil method to achieve their own ends. This is a great calamity. If we don't eliminate them, there will surely be widespread suffering!"

In comparison, this matter is even more significant than the commotion caused by Liu Zhenwei, the leader of the Chongyan Cult in Jing Kingdom back then. However, Liu Zhenwei's actions ended before they even began, and he only attempted to stir up trouble within Jing Kingdom. In contrast, the current Evil Blade incident has already been unfolding silently in multiple locations.

Since similar incidents have occurred in both the capitals of Jing and Yuhua, there are likely many more that have not yet been publicized!

"Damn it, which bastard is behind this? Tang Yu getting a single evil blade is already making it difficult for so many of us to deal with. What if he secretly releases a hundred or so and scatters them in all directions?" Xiang Qi said, pulling at his hair in frustration and indignation.

An older, grey-clad swordsman stepped forward, first bowing to Chen Xuan, then said in a deep voice, "The key point is that the person behind them released many sub-blades. The person wielding one of them, like Tang Yu, saw his skill level increase rapidly in a short time with each kill. And how terrifying must the person who possesses the mother blade be?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, and their gazes instinctively turned to Chen Xuan. After all, he had dealt with Zi Dao with ease, and people subconsciously had a tendency to emulate the strong.

Shaking his head, Chen Xuan calmly said, "Actually, it's not as serious as you all say. Forging this kind of knife is not easy, so how could there be hundreds of them? As a set, this thing naturally has a fixed number. Nine is the maximum number. If there are too many sub-knives, it will disrupt the balance. Including the mother knife, there are at most ten, which is considered perfect. However, if one of the sub-knives is destroyed, if there are materials, it will not prevent the other party from forging another sub-knive to replace it."

Isn't this serious?
Such a statement left people conflicted, but considering how easily he destroyed an evil sword, he had the confidence and strength to say such a thing.

Another woman in blue spoke up: "Greetings, Young Master Chen. May I ask, according to you, is it only by destroying the source of the mother blade that this matter can be completely resolved? After all, even if the child blade is destroyed, the person behind it can always replace it."

This woman looked to be in her early twenties, but with her mid-level innate cultivation, her age couldn't be judged by normal standards. Although her appearance and figure weren't as stunning as He Hongyi's, she was still considered a beauty among beauties. As expected of Yuhua Kingdom, it was famous for producing beautiful women. I guess she was considered outstanding in terms of average looks in Yuhua Kingdom.

Looking at her, Chen Xuan nodded and said, "Miss, there's no need to be so polite. Eliminating the source is naturally the best and simplest way, but it's not the only one. You must know that the mother and child are connected. If all the child blades are destroyed, the mother blade will have no source of nourishment and will be unable to continue, only to go berserk and destroy itself."

Although Chen Xuan proposed another way to solve the problem, both methods were quite difficult. Who among those present could handle it alone? It was simply hopeless.

After a brief silence, Chen Xuan continued, "You don't need to worry too much. You should know that there are always stronger hands among the strong. No matter how powerful the person wielding the Mother Blade is, hiding his true identity now is nothing. Once the news spreads, someone even more powerful will deal with him. As for the Sub-Blade, you don't need to think it's too troublesome. After chasing Tang Yu these past few days, you should have realized that although the Sub-Blade can enhance his cultivation, it's not a continuous source of power. It only happens once a day, just like eating; there's always a digestion process."

A thought struck her, and He Hongyi looked at Chen Xuan with burning eyes, suddenly realizing, "That's right. In other words, as long as we can find the person wielding the sub-blade in time, it won't be difficult to eliminate him before he rises to power."

“Yes, but we need to be quick. After all, the growth of someone wielding a sub-blade is terrifying. What others achieve in decades of cultivation, they may achieve in one or two months. The longer it drags on, the harder it is to deal with. Especially in the end, their minds will be affected, and they will become demons who only know how to kill and have no fear. Even ten times the number of people would probably not be able to suppress them, which would be very dangerous,” Chen Xuan nodded.

The more he spoke, the more alarmed the people present became. How could such a thing happen out of nowhere?

This isn't just a matter concerning one family or one person; it involves the lives of countless people. Ling Yun said in a deep voice, "It seems we need to report this news to the imperial court and the major sects as soon as possible, otherwise we simply can't solve it."

“Yes, indeed. In these turbulent times, with our country in turmoil, our nations locked in endless war, and now this happening in the martial world, it is truly a time of great trouble,” the gray-clad swordsman said with deep agreement.

There will always be those who think they are on a moral high ground. Immediately, someone stepped forward, cupped his hands, and smiled at Chen Xuan, saying, "Young Master Chen, we have all witnessed your strength. You easily killed Duan Zui and Tang Yu, and even destroyed an evil blade with a flick of your wrist. If you were to handle this matter, the storm would surely be quelled quickly. We hope that Young Master Chen would consider the plight of the common people and lend a helping hand."

The man appeared to be in his thirties, dressed in white. Although he was somewhat disheveled and covered in blood after the previous battle, it did not diminish his righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor.

Glancing at him, Chen Xuan chuckled and said, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Before his expression could freeze and his face could turn ugly, Chen Xuan waved his hand and said, "You think I'm easy to talk to, huh? Don't try to put me down with your righteous indignation. I don't care. Besides, I'm not a good person. You can't morally blackmail me. You're trying to put me on a pedestal to show off. You've got the wrong person. Considering that beneath your hypocritical exterior there's still a little bit of a desire to smooth things over, I'll let it go."

Hilarious! My moral bottom line is so flexible, and you think you can use me as a weapon with just a few words?

After saying those words, Chen Xuan didn't even look at him. Did he really think he had a good temper if he kept being sarcastic?

The other person's expression froze, looking extremely embarrassed. Their expression shifted between light and dark. They cupped their hands in a gesture of respect, then turned and left. They still had some sense of propriety, knowing that continuing would likely lead to their own downfall.

Chen Xuan didn't even bother with this kind of person. He thinks he's something just because he was given a little attitude. He's nothing but a clown. Arguing with him will only ruin your mood. If he doesn't know his place later, he'll be courting death.

The others seemed oblivious to his presence. After he left, Xiang Qi scoffed and said, "Young Master Chen, don't mind that guy. That's just how he is. He acts like a big shot wherever he goes, relying on his prestigious sect. Honestly, I don't like him either." They didn't care who he was, nor were they interested in finding out his background. Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Alright, does anyone have any questions? No, I have other things to do."

"Then we won't bother Young Master Chen any longer. From what you've said, it seems another 'sword' will appear in Jinze County. We should go and see. If it's true, we must deal with it as soon as possible," the thin, bald man said, bowing before turning to leave.

Whether he was worried about being held accountable by He Hongyi, genuinely wanted to resolve the Evil Blade incident, or planned to take it for himself, remains unknown.

Chen Xuan didn't care. He just happened to be there. It wasn't his business. If it weren't for his connection with Ling Yun, and the fact that He Hongyi and Xiang Qi were truly righteous, he wouldn't have been interested in communicating with them personally. He would have just sent them away with a single sentence from afar. He had no time to waste on them.

Their purpose in coming here was to find Tang Yu and Xie Dao, but now that they were gone, and since some of them had some grudges against each other, there was no need for them to stay any longer. Most of them took their leave and departed.

Xiang Qi bowed to Chen Xuan and said, "Young Master Chen, I will never forget your life-saving grace yesterday. I would go through fire and water for you if you ever need me. However, I must leave now. Since an evil blade has appeared in Jinze County, we must deal with it as soon as possible, otherwise it may cause trouble again. In the future, feel free to spread the word. I will face any consequences if I even flinch at the thought of going through fire and water."

He left without hesitation, leaving behind those words.

Others' departures are their own business. Chen Xuan looked at He Hongyi and Ling Yun, who seemed to have no intention of leaving, and said, "Gentlemen, though the mountains and rivers remain unchanged, I will take my leave as well. The Misty Swamp is very dangerous, so you should leave as soon as possible."

“Young Master Chen…” He Hongyi suddenly spoke up as Chen Xuan turned to leave.

Chen Xuan looked at her with a puzzled expression and asked, "Is there anything else, Miss He?"

She looked intently at Chen Xuan and asked, "May I ask if Young Master Chen is married?"

My heart skipped a beat. What was this girl up to?

Chen Xuan replied without hesitation, "No, but I already have someone I like. I'd be grateful for Miss He's offer to introduce me to someone."

After saying that, she turned and left. Yesterday, she was originally heading in another direction, but she took the initiative to greet me. Especially before, the way she looked at me had always been strange.

To ask such a blatant question, one can only guess what he was thinking; Chen Xuan isn't stupid.

I've made myself clear enough, and I've been tactful enough to save her face. Continuing any further would only embarrass her. Leaving was to avoid making her feel awkward.

Chen Xuan was used to this kind of thing and had a lot of experience in handling it. As long as a person is good enough, they will be sought after wherever they go.

Speaking out without hesitation—that's true of a chivalrous person; they're genuinely bold.

How could an ordinary woman say such things to someone she'd only met twice?
Her personality is as distinct as her appearance, passionate and fiery.

"Young Master Chen, once the Evil Blade incident is resolved, I will come to find you. No distance can stop me," He Hongyi shouted in the direction Chen Xuan had left.

Seeing him flee as if he were running away, He Hongyi turned back to look at Ling Yun, who had a stunned expression on his face, and smiled generously, saying, "Hero Ling, did I scare him?"

You still know that.

Ling Yun, both amused and exasperated, cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Miss He. After all these years, you've finally met someone you love. I just wonder how many people will be heartbroken."

“We are men and women of the martial world, we dare to love and hate, why should we be indecisive? He just has someone he loves, and they are not married yet. I still have a chance. What do I care about others? While I am still young, I should pursue my own happiness. It just seems that it will be difficult to win her favor. I wonder how outstanding his sweetheart is. If I can't compare, I don't mind being a concubine, provided that he can look at me after I try.” She actually started to think seriously.

Ling Yunren was so stunned he was almost numb. He didn't know what to say, so he said, "Then I'll wish Miss He all the best in advance. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

With that, he used his lightness skill to run away, heading in the direction Chen Xuan had left.

How terrifying! It seems that Miss He is serious, and it's clearly not just a momentary impulse. She's even thought about becoming a concubine.

However, given Chen Gongzi's looks and abilities, it's normal for a woman to fall for him even after just one meeting.

Not envious at all... (End of Chapter)