NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 11: The Arrival
Chapter 11: The Arrival
Just as the two were conversing.
In the forbidden area behind the Chen family residence.
An old man exuding a decayed aura, with downcast eyes, a skeletal frame, and age spots all over his face, slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes were murky and still.
He merely lowered his head and glanced outside the mountain.
A shadow resembling his figure emerged from within him.
“Two young friends from Heavenly Saint Palace visiting the Chen family, what business might you have?”
The next moment.
An aged voice sounded beside the gray-robed elder and the stunning young woman.
Upon hearing this, the gray-robed elder and the young woman raised their heads to look at the shadow, and their pupils shrank instantly.
In the presence of this shadow, despite their formidable cultivation, they couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of insignificance.
In an instant, the two recognized him.
This person must be the legendary old monster of the Chen family, who had reached the Apex of cultivation countless years ago!
Immediately, they slightly bowed and said:
“Junior Feilong from Heavenly Saint Palace greets Senior Chen.”
“Junior Mo Qingyue from Heavenly Saint Palace greets Senior Chen.”
Hearing this, the old shadow raised his eyebrows in surprise: “Feilong Zhenren and Saintess Mo Qingyue from Heavenly Saint Palace?”
Feilong Zhenren of Heavenly Saint Palace was a grandmaster of swordsmanship!
With his cultivation already at the pinnacle of the True Self realm, and half a step into Nirvana!
He once killed a Nirvana demon with a single sword on Kunlun Mountain, being acclaimed as the most likely to step into the Apex realm among the sword masters of the current era!
As for Mo Qingyue, she was the Saintess of Heavenly Saint Palace, publicly acknowledged by Heavenly Saint Palace as possessing talents and strength unrivaled throughout history!
Although still in her youth, her cultivation had already reached the Spiritual Wandering realm, making her one of the top prodigies of the current era!
Her rapid progress in cultivation was astonishing even in the entire cultivation world.
Additionally, her spiritual perception was extraordinary.
She was a highly rare Great Mind Master in the current cultivation world!
Even while residing in the forbidden area of Ziwei Mountain, he had heard of their names.
“Two esteemed guests, what brings you to the Chen family?” The old shadow's tone grew more respectful.
Feilong Zhenren smiled slightly and said: “We wouldn't dare to instruct. During our journey down the mountain, we heard that the Chen family produced a prodigious son, not only a bearer of the Nine Ancient Marks but also naturally possessing the King's Diagram. Hence, we wanted to see if we could bring him into our Heavenly Saint Palace.”
“Oh?” The old shadow squinted. Indeed, Heavenly Saint Palace, as an Immortal sect, occasionally accepted top prodigies for cultivation.
If Chen Zhaosheng could enter Heavenly Saint Palace, it would undoubtedly be a great fortune for the now-declining Chen family!
This meant the Chen family would establish a connection with a Immortal sect.
“How do you plan to bring him in?” the old shadow asked.
Feilong Zhenren replied with a smile: “It’s simple. Just give us a common identity within the Chen family, and we will observe whether your prodigious son fits our Heavenly Saint Palace.”
The old shadow nodded, understanding that this was to assess Chen Zhaosheng's character.
“If a descendant of my Chen family can enter Heavenly Saint Palace, it would be a blessing for us.”
The old shadow said slowly: “Unfortunately, my descendant Zhaosheng left half a month ago with his father to the Southern Border for a trial and will not return for another half month.”
“Half a month?”
Hearing this, Feilong Zhenren showed a trace of disappointment.
They were not specifically responsible for recruitment; they intended to visit the Chen family on a whim since they were passing by.
They thought, "Since we’re passing by, why not take a look?"
“If that’s the case, then perhaps we should leave it for now. I’ll have the sect's recruiters come to assess him later.”
After saying this.
Feilong Zhenren glanced at Mo Qingyue, ready to leave.
The old shadow also showed regret. If he could leave Ziwei Mountain, he would have gone to the Southern Border to bring back Chen Zhaosheng himself.
Missing this opportunity meant who knew when another chance to enter Heavenly Saint Palace would come.
Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and said:
“Wait, although Zhaosheng is not at home, the Chen family has other talented descendants. Why not take a look?”
“Oh?”
Feilong Zhenren and Mo Qingyue exchanged glances and asked, “What is their talent?”
The old shadow thought for a moment and said: “This child’s talent is not as exceptional as Zhaosheng’s, but it’s still noteworthy. You might need to assess it yourselves.”
“Not as good?”
Hearing this, Feilong Zhenren shook his head in disappointment, preparing to leave.
As an Immortal sect, Heavenly Saint Palace didn't lack prodigies seeking admission.
He would observe someone like Chen Zhaosheng, a bearer of the Nine Ancient Marks and the King's Diagram.
But for someone less talented, he wouldn't bother.
However, Mo Qingyue, who had been silent, thought for a moment and smiled, “Alright, then please arrange an identity for us.”
“Hm?”
Feilong Zhenren was puzzled and was about to ask why when Mo Qingyue slightly shook her head at him.
He had to suppress his curiosity.
“Very well.”
The old shadow smiled and handed an ancient token to Feilong Zhenren:
“When you enter the Chen family, claim you come from the Jia family of Yunzhou, whose ancestors were long-time friends with ours. Your family has declined, and only you two are left, seeking refuge with us.”
“That child is named Chen Zhixing, the son of Chen Tianliang from the Chen family’s third branch.”
The old shadow casually created a backstory for the two and then gradually disappeared into the void.
Once the aged shadow's aura had completely vanished from the void.
Feilong Zhenren curiously asked: “Your Highness, why should we stay when Chen Zhaosheng is not here? Is there something extraordinary about Chen Tianliang's son, Chen Zhixing?”
Before Feilong Zhenren could finish.
Mo Qingyue smiled and said: “Not at all, I just thought that since there’s nothing pressing in the sect lately and we rarely come down the mountain, why rush back? We might as well rest and explore a bit.”
Feilong Zhenren was taken aback, then chuckled.
He thought Mo Qingyue had discovered something unusual about the Chen family's third branch son, hence the decision to stay.
Turns out, it was just a playful whim to avoid rushing back.
True, despite being exceptionally talented and steady, she was still a young lady at heart, with some playfulness.
“Hahaha, it makes sense. After being cooped up in the sect for so long, a bit of playtime outside is understandable.”
Feilong Zhenren waved his hand, laughing:
“Alright, alright, then I shall accompany Your Highness for some fun outside.”
With that.
Feilong Zhenren transformed into an old farmer with dark skin, dressed in coarse clothes.
Mo Qingyue also transformed into an ordinary girl of about eight or nine, with a sallow face and plain features.
“Let’s go.”
The two smiled at each other and headed towards the Chen family gates.