Joy of Life: Invincible Starting from Basic Swordsmanship

Chapter 32: Interesting Stories at the Palace Gate

Ye Chengfeng stroked his chin, pondering how to solve this problem.

Radiation Qi is indeed extremely destructive, but Ye Chengfeng always felt that this was not the right path.

He believes that if he continues to cultivate in this way, his future achievements will be very limited, and his limitations will be too great.

"This technique needs to be modified, but how should it be modified?"

Before Ye Chengfeng traveled through time, he didn't have the same kind of memory as Fan Xian.

Even if he did, he would never have collected Taoist classics in his previous life. Who would have thought he would time travel?

Ye Chengfeng thought of a possibility.

"I wonder if Fan Xian has any knowledge of Taoist classics?"

"Even if I do, how can I get him to recite it from memory?"

After much deliberation, Ye Chengfeng realized that without revealing his identity as a time traveler, he had no chance of obtaining these things from Fan Xian.

Moreover, Fan Xian might not be able to memorize what Ye Chengfeng wants.

"Sigh, I guess I'll just have to try my luck at the temple next time."

In Ye Chengfeng's mind, the temple from which Ye Qingmei escaped was a military museum.

However, its artificial intelligence database should contain some classical records about Chinese culture.

However, with Ye Chengfeng's current strength, he is not yet capable of exploring the temple.

"Young Master, today is the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi's birthday banquet. Would you like to attend?"

Seeing Ye Chengfeng finish his practice, Lao Ma immediately came over to remind him.

Although the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi held a prestigious position in Northern Qi, Old Ma did not take her too seriously.

Just like how Ye Chengfeng treated Zhan Doudou.

The environment of Dongyi City makes it too easy to develop this kind of personality.

In short, those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose.

Could it be that the Northern Qi would dare to send troops to attack Dongyi City?

Just like in the original novel, Yun Zhilan met Emperor Qing in the same way.

Even though Nanqing had two Grandmasters, Yun Zhilan showed no respect to Emperor Qing.

"I really have to go. After all, she's my future mother-in-law, so I should show her the proper etiquette."

"Young Master, would you like me to prepare a birthday gift for you?"

"No need, I can figure it out myself. I doubt they would even appreciate a regular gift."

She was, after all, an empress dowager of a nation; what hadn't she seen?

Ordinary gifts cannot express sincerity.

Ye Chengfeng originally intended to "scam"—no, he should say be generous this time.

He planned to present the sword manual of Si Gu Jian as a birthday gift.

This birthday gift looks very sincere; it's a sword manual for grandmasters, and also a cultivation method for grandmasters.

Why would anyone call it a trap when others would beg for it?

The reason is simple: Si Gu Jian's sword manual is different from Ku He's Heavenly Dao and Emperor Qing's domineering true qi.

To master this sword manual, one must first have a high level of swordsmanship talent.

To put it another way, Ye Liuyun, one of the four grandmasters, was also a swordsman before he became a grandmaster.

Moreover, he was a swordsman at the peak of the ninth rank, but his ultimate skill after breaking through to the Grandmaster level was the Flowing Cloud Scattering Hand!

What does that mean?

In other words, even someone as strong as Ye Liuyun might not be able to break through to the Grandmaster level if he were to cultivate this sword manual.

Wang Xi and Wang Shisanlang, their swordsmanship talent is good enough, isn't it?

However, even under Si Gu Jian's personal tutelage, he got stuck at the last step in the original story and ultimately failed to break through to the Grandmaster level.

"That's fine then. Would you like this old servant to accompany you?"

Old Ma was also worried that Ye Chengfeng would be mistreated at the banquet, as he knew some of Ye Chengfeng's plans.

There are quite a few people in Northern Qi who hate Ye Chengfeng now, such as Xiao En. Killing him is not necessary, but Xiao En can certainly cause trouble for Ye Chengfeng.

"That's good. With Uncle Ma looking out for me, I can handle things better."

Ye Chengfeng rode in a carriage all the way to the gate of the Northern Qi Imperial Palace.

A considerable number of people have already gathered here, including Fan Xian and Shen Zhong.

"Uncle Ma, have you seen Sean and Uesugi Tiger?"

"These two people were not seen."

Ye Chengfeng did not get off the carriage immediately, but sat inside and began to think.

"Could they be planning to use this opportunity to 'kidnap' Yan Bingyun?"

Should I remind Fan Xian?

While Ye Chengfeng was contemplating whether to warn Fan Xian, Fan Xian had already encountered Shen Zhong.

"Lord Shen, it's been a long time. I heard you've fallen from power? That's truly a pity."

Fan Xian's opening remarks were always a bombshell. Although Shen Zhong still holds the position of Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard...

But he didn't have much power left.

Why did Fan Xian say something so offensive to Shen Zhong?

The reason is simple: it's all about Yan Bingyun.

Fan Xian had already sensed a crisis.

But Shen Zhong is no easy person.

They are not the type to suffer losses.

"Hehe, Lord Fan, I am a subject of the Great Qi Dynasty. As a subject, I shall naturally obey His Majesty's arrangements."

"Unlike Lord Fan, your Chen Pingping from Nanqing actually did something so outrageous and resented by both heaven and man against Lord Xiao's junior."

Shen Zhong told Yan Bingyun about it without hesitation.

This is also what Fan Xian is most worried about. If Northern Qi uses this as an excuse to forcefully leave Bingyun, Fan Xian will have no reason to stop it.

Even if Yan Bingyun himself didn't have this idea.

Because of this matter, Yan Bingyun's opinion is the least important.

"Hmph, this might even be a conspiracy by your Northern Qi, why be so absolute?"

Fan Xian kept observing the guests attending the banquet.

He also noticed that Sean and his son, Uesugi Tora, were not there.

Upon discovering this, Fan Xian actually breathed a sigh of relief.

The reason is simple: he had secretly ordered Wang Qinian to send Yan Bingyun back to Nanqing.

Such an action carries significant risk; if Sean and Uesugi Tiger hadn't gone to 'kidnap' Yan Bingyun...

That would be a diplomatic incident, but if Sean and Uesugi Tiger were to fight, Fan Xian could easily downplay the matter.

But Fan Xian was also worried that this was a feint by the young emperor of Northern Qi.

At that moment, Fan Xian happened to see Ye Chengfeng's carriage.

Ye Chengfeng, who was watching the play, saw Fan Xian heading straight towards the direction of his carriage.

He thought to himself, "This is bad!"

"That guy's really cunning! I was just thinking about whether to warn him, and he tried to trick me!"

"Isn't this Brother Ye? We've arrived, why haven't you gotten off the carriage yet?"

"What, do I have to report to you just because I'm resting in the carriage for a bit?"

Ye Chengfeng's extremely displeased voice came from inside the carriage.

As for Fan Xian

He had no shame whatsoever and jumped straight onto the carriage.

He said with a grin, "That's perfect, I'm a little tired too, I'll just rest for a while in your carriage."

As he spoke, Fan Xian had already climbed into the carriage.

"Why are you giving me that cold look? I'm supposed to be your future brother-in-law, are you really that unwelcoming?"

"Speak, what do you want with me?"

Ye Chengfeng knew that Fan Xian wouldn't be so polite to him unless he needed something from him.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you. You tricked me, shouldn't you help me out?"

"Don't wrong an innocent person. When did I ever set you up?"

Fan Xian rolled his eyes. It was so obvious, yet Ye Chengfeng still wouldn't admit it.

"Yes, yes, it was just my imagination. I misunderstood Brother Ye. I just wanted to ask you why Sean and Uesugi Tiger didn't attend the banquet?"

Ye Chengfeng wondered what Fan Xian wanted to talk to him about, but it turned out that Fan Xian was just inquiring about Xiao En and Shangshan Hu.

He felt somewhat relieved.