Not even two hours had passed since Jian Chen arrived at Changyang Manor with Nubis before they left with a speed that was just as fast as when they came. They came quickly, they left quickly. Changyang Ba didnât even have a chance to see his own son.
Finding the patriarch of the Bi family was far more important; there was no time to lose.
Conflicted, Bi Yuntian stood at beyond the doors to her own room to watch Jian Chen disappear into the skies. Her heart found it very hard to remain calm at that moment since Jian Chenâs abrupt news about the patriarch of the Bi family immediately broken the tranquility she was in. At the same time, she was extremely nervous on whether or not that person was really the same Bi Hai she knew to be the patriarch.
âXiangâer! Xiangâers back?â Suddenly, a dignified but excited voice echoed through the halls as Changyang Ba came running into view.
Right behind him were several of the higher ranking members of the Changyang manor, each one of them running excitedly with Changyang Ba towards Bi Yuntianâs room.
Striding to Bi Yuntianâs side and looking left and right, Changyang Ba asked, âYunâer, Xiangâer has returned hasnât he? Where is he then?â
Taking in a deep breath to calm her nerves, Bi Yuntian couldnât help but smile to see the hurried expression on her husbandâs face. âXiangâer has already left.â
âWhat? He left?â Changyang Ba didnât believe it for a moment. Smiling, he spoke, âYunâer, letâs dispense with the jokes. Xiangâer only just came back, but itâs been a long time since I last saw him. As a father, I wish to see my son.â
âItâs true. Husband, Xiangâer has left. He has important matters to take care of and so he couldnât stay for long.â Bi Yuntian replied.
Bi Yuntian was never a person to make jokes, so Changyang Ba had no other choice but to believe that Jian Chen had really left. Sighing, he said, âA pity that I was late then. I hadnât the idea that Xiangâer would be in such a hurry to leave. Itâs rare that he comes back home already. It seems that our son is quite rushed if he has to leave home as quickly as he came then.â
âLittle Yun, Iâve heard that the fourth master has broken through to become a Saint Ruler. Would that tidbit of information be true?â An elder besides Changyang Ba suddenly; he was one of the doyen of the Changyang manor.
The fellow doyens of the clan immediately looked to Bi Yuntian expectantly. Each of their eyes glowed brightly as if waiting for her answer. The reason why all of the doyens gathered here today was to verify this highly important piece of information.
Seeing the highly excited looks of anticipation on everyoneâs faces, Bi Yuntian couldnât help but have a proud smile on her own face. âI only just asked this of Xiangâer himself. Xiangâer is truly an amazing child. Not only does he not fear any Saint Ruler, he has the strength to fight one as well.â
âIs that true? Thats....thatâs amazing! I never would have imagined that our Changyang manor would be blessed with a Saint Ruler--dear heavens! Saint Rulers are rare even on the Tian Yuan Continent; and yet our Changyang manor has one of them!â
âThis is great information! Our Changyang manor has been blessed with an unprecedented genius. Just barely in his twenties and he has already become a Saint Ruler!â
âFrom now on, our Changyang manor will no longer be a smalltime clan in this part of the kingdom. With a Saint Ruler, our Changyang manor can set its eyes over the entire continent. We will be a face that everyone knows!â
âLike how the boat rises with the tides, our Changyang manor will rise too, hahaha!â
One by one, the doyens of the Changyang manor began to laugh in excitement. Each one of them were hardly able to contain their joy, and their excitement were already far beyond what they would normally be willing to express.
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One day later, Jian Chen and Nubis returned back to where the Nubis clan was. After his return, Ming Dong and the others immediately gathered around him.
âBrother, what in the world caused you to leave in such a hurry? You only left just two days ago, and based on the distance between the Gesun Kingdom and here, you couldnât possibly left in this place long enough.â Ming Dong asked Jian Chen curiously for the details.
âBrother, what in the world happened? Tell us it, hopefully we can all find a solution.â Bi Lian asked in concern.
âJian Chen, did something bad happened?â You Yue surmised with a dark expression.
Revealing a light smile, Jian Chen replied, âThereâs no need for everyone to guess the situation. I canât talk about it for now, but it isnât anything bad. Or rather, itâs a rather good affair. Let us go our own ways for now, Iâve some things I wish to discuss with senior Huang and Jiede Tai.â
Afterwards, Jian Chen walked over to the garden where Huang Tianba and Jiede Tai were currently engaged in a game of chess. Along with Nubis, the four of them sat around a circular table where several maids brought out refreshments and drinks to adorn the table.
Due to the fact that Nubis spent the majority of his life in Cross Mountains without leaving, the delicacies of mankind were an unknown to him. Unable to help himself, each part of the refreshments were gobbled up by him while commenting happily on the taste.
After the maids had their fun bringing even more snacks to Nubis, Jian Chen spoke to them, âYou may leave now.â
âYes!â The maids bowed before retreating away from the garden.
âBrother Jian Chen, what business might you have for you to call on us?â After the maids left, Huang Tianba opened his mouth to speak.
Jian Chen was quiet for a brief moment before replying, âI wish to find the blue-robed one named Bi Hai. The one that Situ Qing invited. Would either of you three know of a way to find him?â
âThat manâs strength is as strong as mine. Iâve not enough strength to leave a mark on him.â Jiede Tai remarked.
âMy Solunar Bow was able to lock onto his aura so that he shouldnât have been able to run away, but there was some sort of mysterious escape technique he used to completely erase his aura. Even now I still canât find him.â Huang Tianba spoke.
Jian Chen looked to Nubis in hopes that this ancient beast would know of some particular method to find Bi Hai.
Noticing his gaze, Nubis shrugged his shoulders, âIâve never even fought with that human before, donât look to me for advice. Iâd know not where he went, but if you wished to find that tattered-robe old one, then Iâd have a way. His entire body was infected with my poison, as long as he doesnât completely neutralize the poison, Iâll be able to sense his position no matter where he is.â
Jian Chenâs eyebrows flew up, âIt seems that if we wish to find his position, we have to find out from the Saint Ruler from the Sect of Dragon and Tiger himself.â
âBrother Jian Chen, donât you have a grudge with them still? You may as well nip the problem now, with the power we have now, the Sect of Dragon and Tiger has no way of threatening us anymore.â Huang Tianba proposed.
âThat was my plan.â Jian Chen nodded his head in some thought, âThe Saint Ruler would do anything to kill me now and as soon as possible. If not for my fortitude, I really wouldâve died at his hands. I canât return this favor with a lenient hand, I will make him fall with our visit. Jiede Tai, stay here in the meanwhile. Nubis, senior Huang, the three of us will hurry on towards their sect.â
âHaha, brother Jian Chen is surprisingly a decisively firm type of a person. I can respect that.â Huang Tianba laughed before following Jian Chen out.
Afterwards, Jian Chen bade farewell to Ming Dong and the others before leaving with Nubis and Huang Tianba off towards the Sect of Dragon and Tiger.
The Sect of Dragon and Tiger wasnât too far away from the Heavenly Eagle Kingdom, and with Jian Chenâs speed, they were easily able to reach the sectâs resting grounds in no time at all. From far away, Jian Chen and them could see the people within the sect moving about.
Floating in front of the sect, Jian Chenâs eyes stare frostily at the buildings down below. âSaint Ruler of the Sect of Dragon and Tiger, come out and die!â Jian Chenâs voice wasnât any louder than normal, but the entire world could still hear his echoing voice.
Immediately, the Sect of Dragon and Tiger was brought into chaos. A great deal of people began to pour out from the buildings to stare up at the three figures floating in midair. They felt uneasy since they didnât recognize the three figures, but knowing that they were blatantly undermining the sectâs strength, the people knew that these three people would not be weak.
Several figures flew out into the skies before quickly coming to a stop in front of Jian Chen and the other two. Each one of them stared at Jian Chen dangerously, and at the very front of this group was the sectmaster Kris.
He recognized Jian Chen straight away with a crestfallen face. All semblance of color bled away from his face at once, leaving him with an extremely pale coloration as he shrieked, âJian Chen, itâs you!â