Chapter 155: Chapter 154: Use a Beef Knife to Kill a Chicken
Translator: 549690339
After Bai Xiaosheng finished speaking, he turned to the duo and asked, “Is there anything else you want to know? I will do my best to answer all your questions.”
Upon seeing his demeanor, the expression on the Qingxu Taoist’s face improved slightly, suggesting that he believed the explanation Bai Xiaosheng had given him.
If their long-standing relationship was so heavy that one had to hide from the other, then he would have to carefully consider how to interact with the other party in the future and whether to collaborate with them wholeheartedly.
When the atmosphere between the pair relaxed, Pei Xuanjing opened a book in his hands to a certain page, then handed it over, saying:
“This is the formation, but I have little understanding of formations, so it would be great if you two could take a look at this formation and the preparation. If it is indeed effective, how long would it take to set up this formation?”
After receiving the book, the two took it in their hands and studied it together.
However, this formation was obscure and incomprehensible, so even with their understanding of formations, it would be impossible to grasp it in a short time.
However, this was within the trio’s expectations. After all, it was unknown how much time and effort Shenxiao Sect had invested in compiling such a formation. If they could understand it easily, it would make them doubt the authenticity of the formation.
“I (Qingxu Taoist) need to study it for a while.” Qingxu Taoist told Pei Xuanjing as he shook his head.
After all, this formation was originally a formation stretching across the entire Great Ming’S territory, so shrinking it while retaining its original effect was not as simple as just reducing the position of the formation’s eyes.
Bai Xiaosheng also nodded and added, “Besides, even setting aside the study of this formation, simply looking at the materials needed for the formation is a daunting task. Gathering them would require tremendous time and effort.”
“Then I leave this to both of you.” Pei Xuanjing nodded in understanding.
While he may not be weaker than the two in terms of strength, he fell short when it came to formations and talismanic skill.
In the time that followed, the three did not immediately leave, but chose to stay here.
The duo was not lacking in martial arts skills, so they did not care about those skills and focused entirely on studying the formation, while Pei Xuanjing’s attention was mainly on those martial arts skills.
Furthermore, the two were unaware of Pei Xuanjing’s refining ability. Seeing him so obsessed with martial arts, they advised him that human power was finite. At their level, mastering one method can lead to mastering all methods, so there was no need to waste so much time on numerous skills.
Pei Xuaniing found it difficult to explain and simply made an excuse.
Seeing this, the two didn’t press him any further, as everyone’s path was different, and there were also experts who mastered various types of martial arts.
After advising him a few times, they focused their attention on studying the formation and said no more.
There were numerous martial arts methods here, most of which were accumulated by the Shenxiao Sect and left behind as a backup for their future disciples in case they don’t have anything when they rebuild their sect.
Although Pei Xuanjing couldn’t carry away all these martial arts methods for the time being, given ample time, he could first read some martial arts and refine their essence, and then choose some superior martial arts to take away when leaving.
Normally, martial artists at their realm could easily fast for a short period. Besides, with those behemoths outside, they were not short of food.
Thus, the trio each concentrated on their own research.
After about a month, Qingxu Taoist spoke, “We can stay in this forbidden blessed land for a month. If we don’t leave after a month, we’ll have to wait a year before we can open this forbidden blessed land again.”
Seeing that the forbidden blessed land was about to close, the three came to their senses and prepared to leave.
Based on Pei Xuanjing’s habits, with so many martial arts methods at his disposal, he could peacefully stay here until he had refined all the essences from the martial arts methods before leaving.
However, considering Ning King’s rebellion was still unresolved, Pei Xuanjing did not insist on staying.
After all, for him, the things here could not run away. Even if he went out to deal with the matter, there would be no harm in waiting for another year and then coming in again.
The night after one day, a white mist suddenly appeared atop the Nameless Mountain Summit. After the mist had dispersed, the trio appeared on the summit.
The three originally planned to return to the True Martial Sect first, but when they descended the mountain and arrived at the city, Bai Xiaosheng received news: chaos had erupted in the Northwest Dao, Ning King in Yangzhou was on the move, and it seemed a rebellion could break out at any moment.
“In that case, we should part here. I’ll deal with this unrest and reunite with you two afterwards.” Pei Xuanjing told the pair.
Since Ning King was stirring, Pei Xuanjing naturally didn’t want to waste any more time and planned to set out immediately.
Pei Xuanjing then told Qingxu Taoist, “Furthermore, my disciple Pang Hong will need to stay in the
True Martial Sect for a while longer. I hope the Taoist Priest can take good care of him.”
To his surprise, before Bai Xiaosheng could even reply, Qingxu Taoist said, “I promised before that if you go, I will help you, do you think I was joking?”
“Taoist Priest, are you being serious?” Bai Xiaosheng raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Regardless, the identities of the Taoist Priest and Pei Xuanjing were completely different.
No matter what Pei Xuanjing did, it would only be regarded as his own idea.
But as the current head of the True Martial Sect, every action of Qingxu Taoist did not merely represent himself, but also the will of the True Martial Sect.
If he appeared alongside Pei Xuanjing to deal with Ning King, it would undoubtedly declare to many people that the True Martial Sect and Pei Xuanjing shared the same standpoint, this was an entirely different implication.
At a time when Pei Xuanjing was still being hunted down by the Great Ming imperial court, the True Martial Sect, which was closely related to the royal family, took such action. Even if it was due to Ning King’s rebellion, it would still lead many people to speculate.
Pei Xuanjing also chuckled, “Taoist Priest, why bring out a cannon to kill a mosquito! Ning King is just a mere mortal, we don’t need you to act.”
Qingxu Taoist wanted to interject, but was stopped by Pei Xuanjing, “Taoist Priest, we’re at a critical moment, and you should prioritize the overall situation. Don’t draw attention.”
He was hinting that the most important thing right now was to study the formation.
There was no need to expose their connection due to Ning King and attract attention from the Great Ming imperial court and other forces.
Bai Xiaosheng also gave his advice.
With much talking, they finally convinced Qingxu Taoist to stay, at least temporarily.
With Qingxu Taoist persuaded, in order to prevent him from changing his mind, Pei Xuanjing didn’t delay any longer.
He promptly bid farewell to the two and set off alone towards Yangzhou.
What the departing Pei Xuanjing did not Imow was that the day after he left, Qingxu Taoist, too, quietly set off for a certain place..