Chapter 37: Burying the Ancestor, Chen Changsheng and Left Emperor’s Transaction
Chen Changsheng’s words left Zuo Xinghe in a moment of silence.
After a while, Zuo Xinghe spoke up, saying, “Since you understand what my father is thinking, what do you think he will do next?”
“What else can he do? He’s just considering whether he can accept the price I proposed!”
Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe looked at Chen Changsheng in astonishment.
“Do you mean to say you have a way to enter the Ancient Forbidden Ground?”
“There’s a bit of certainty, but not much. Only half a chance.”
“Don’t underestimate that half a chance. You might want to buy my half chance.”
“Even if your father traded the entire Xuanwu Pavilion for it, it would still be a great profit.”
With this, Chen Changsheng waved his hand dismissively.
“Alright, you can leave now. I want to read quietly.”
“Also, remember to have someone copy the texts of the Xuanwu Pavilion for me. I will read them slowly later.”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s request, Zuo Xinghe’s mouth twitched, but he did not say anything.
Because he knew this matter was already beyond his control.
After Zuo Xinghe left, Chen Changsheng began slowly flipping through the history books of Xuanwu Kingdom.
He studied for an entire month.
During this time, Xuanwu Kingdom sent many cultivation resources every day, all of which Chen Changsheng accepted without hesitation.
However, he did not mention anything about the Ancient Forbidden Ground.
……
“Crack!”
Taking a bite of the spirit fruit that countless people dream of, Chen Changsheng lay on a page larger than a bed, reading carefully.
His leisurely demeanor truly made others envious.
“You really have a lot of patience.”
A voice came from beside him. Chen Changsheng turned to see the Left Emperor had arrived at Xuanwu Pavilion without him noticing.
“Your Majesty!”
Chen Changsheng bowed to the Left Emperor, but the Left Emperor did not acknowledge him. Instead, he glanced at the history book of Xuanwu Kingdom.
“In just a month, you’ve read so much. It seems you really enjoy reading.”
“Your Majesty has sharp eyesight. I don’t have any specific hobbies, but I do love books.”
“Because books can bring me endless knowledge.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, the Left Emperor gently stroked the books in front of him and said, “You’ve been given Xuanwu Pavilion and appointed as the national teacher. You’ve also accepted all the resources given to you.”
“With all these benefits, you still greedily want more. Do you really think I wouldn’t dare to k*ll you?”
Saying this, the Left Emperor fixed his cold gaze on Chen Changsheng.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “Your Majesty’s words are incorrect. Although I have received many things, none of them are what I truly want.”
“The essence of trade is fairness. Coercion is not acceptable.”
“Your Majesty’s strength is indisputable; my life and d*ath depend only on your thoughts.”
“But I am quite certain that Your Majesty will not k*ll me, nor will you force me to do anything.”
“Hmph!”
The Left Emperor coldly snorted and said, “What gives you such confidence?”
“Just based on the Ancient Forbidden Ground!”
“Your Majesty knows better than I do how terrifying the Ancient Forbidden Ground is. In such a dangerous place, no accidents must occur.”
“This means that anyone you bring into it must be absolutely loyal.”
“If you force me to help you, surely there will be some unease in Your Majesty’s heart, right?”
Faced with Chen Changsheng’s boldness, the Left Emperor fell silent for a moment before saying, “State your conditions.”
“I want to ask Your Majesty to help me k*ll someone. As for that half chance, during the process of killing that person, Your Majesty will also gain some benefit.”
“Interesting. With your power and intelligence, you can’t k*ll this person, so they must be quite a formidable character.”
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“Even though you have switched to practicing the techniques of Xuanwu Kingdom, I can still sense a different system from you.”
“If I’m not mistaken, you should hail from the Great Qian Dynasty, thirty thousand miles away.”
“Xinghe has praised you to the heavens; I wonder if you would be interested in telling me about your past?”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “Since Your Majesty wants to listen, I shall tell you.”
“This story actually goes back eighty years…”
Chen Changsheng recounted his experiences with Master Yuhua in detail.
However, while telling the story, Chen Changsheng omitted his relationship with Yixiu and the others.
In front of a person facing imminent d*ath, he did not wish to reveal how he obtained immortality.
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“After the battle at the Forbidden Ground of Night Moon Nation, I escaped from Xuanwu Kingdom and have stayed here for forty-three years.”
After hearing the entire story, the Left Emperor couldn’t help but feel a trace of surprise for Chen Changsheng.
He felt increasingly puzzled about the kind of person Chen Changsheng truly was.
Traveling a thousand miles, risking his life, all to bury an old friend.
By all accounts, such a person should be extremely loyal and righteous, yet when Chen Changsheng spoke of his sect’s tragic fate, his eyes were filled with calmness.
Such a situation was simply contradictory.
Thinking about this, the Left Emperor spoke, “You risk offending me to ask me to k*ll your ancestor.”
“What is your purpose in doing this? Revenge?”
“Not at all. Asking Your Majesty to act is simply fulfilling a past promise.”
“When I left Night Moon Nation, I promised to bury him; a promise made is a promise kept.”
“Hahaha!”
Seeing Chen Changsheng’s serious expression, the Left Emperor laughed.
“A person who keeps his word.”
“According to you, there are eighteen Bronze Ancient Palaces, and they should be interconnected in some way.”
“And one of these Bronze Ancient Palaces has appeared in the Ancient Forbidden Ground; this should be the source of your half chance.”
“Correct.”
“If you tell me the secret of the Bronze Ancient Palace, aren’t you afraid I’d use the ominous power beneath it like your ancestor?”
Regarding the Left Emperor’s doubt, Chen Changsheng remained calm as he said, “It’s still that saying; I’m not concerned about that ominous power.”
“The reason I’m searching for the Bronze Ancient Palace is that an old friend of mine disappeared within it.”
“I just want to confirm her safety, nothing more.”
With this, Chen Changsheng quietly awaited the Left Emperor’s response.
“I must say, your request is one I cannot refuse.”
“The Ancient Forbidden Ground is fraught with danger; even a slight increase in the chances of success should not be overlooked.”
“Prepare yourself; we will depart tomorrow. My time is limited.”
With this, the Left Emperor turned and was about to leave.
“Your Majesty, my ancestor had already achieved full transformation fifty years ago; are you really certain?”
Hearing this, the Left Emperor paused his steps.
“How vast is Xuanwu Kingdom?”
“When combined, Night Moon Nation and the Great Qian Dynasty can only barely match half the area of Xuanwu Kingdom.”
“Do you dare to enter the Ancient Forbidden Ground with someone who has fully transformed?”
“The terror of the Ancient Forbidden Ground is beyond words. Let alone someone fully transformed; even those above that level may not dare to take a shot at it.”
“Xuanwu Kingdom was not large in the past; the remarkable achievements were all built up bit by bit by me.”
“I destroyed two countries like the Great Qian Dynasty; things I dare not do, I will!”
With this, the Left Emperor’s figure completely vanished.
After the Left Emperor disappeared, the vast Xuanwu Pavilion was left with only Chen Changsheng.
Looking towards the direction of the Great Qian Dynasty, Chen Changsheng murmured, “Ancestor, after fifty years, your disciple is finally going to fulfill his promise.”
“You must be surprised, right?”
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