Chapter 271 - 251: Honored Envoy
Chen Ming returned to the grand hall once more, the night was deep, he didn’t light a fire, and the empty hall was pitch black, silent enough to hear a pin drop.
He could only hear the sound of his own heartbeat.
This hall’s soundproofing is top-notch.
"Now, the biggest threat to me in the Golden Jade Hall is the third elder, I need to find a way to deal with her."
Chen Ming thought to himself.
Once the third elder is eliminated, he can leave here, the sky’s the limit.
But he needs to find an opportunity.
An opportunity where the first elder is absent.
"I need to find a pair of eyes to help me keep an eye on the first elder."
He immediately thought of Tang Yaoyang.
Perhaps, he can make use of this person.
...
The next day, at dawn, Chen Ming went out again, this time, there was a Second Grade expert following him, a disciple of the second elder, Yan Guanfeng.
Chen Ming noticed the long spear he carried, the style was indeed similar to the second elder’s black spear.
This person claimed to be sent by the first elder to protect him.
In name, to protect him, but in reality, to monitor him.
Judging by his demeanor, he probably doesn’t know that his master is already dead.
Indeed, the first elder will surely seal off this information, once it spreads, the entire Golden Jade Hall will be thrown into turmoil.
Chen Ming casually wandered outside, nearing noon, he arrived at the best restaurant in Jiangzhou City, at the entrance on the first floor, he saw a maid next to Jiang Yingxue.
When the maid saw him, she quickly came forward and said, "This maid greets Miss Yuen, Miss is already waiting upstairs for you."
"Mm."
Chen Ming went upstairs, arriving at the door of a private room, he turned back to Yan Guanfeng who was following him, "You wait outside."
"Yes." Yan Guanfeng guarded the door.
"Sister Yuen."
Once Chen Ming entered, Jiang Yingxue, dressed in a long white dress, rushed into his arms with a fragrant breeze, "I miss you so much!"
This time, he didn’t push her away, just patted her shoulder and softly said, "Well, I’m standing right in front of you safe and sound, right?"
"Let’s not be this sect leader anymore, I’ll go talk to uncle about it."
"Silly girl, it’s not that simple."
Chen Ming patted her arm, saying, "Alright, sit properly, listen to what I have to say."
Only then did Jiang Yingxue reluctently let go of him, sitting down, waiting for him to speak.
Chen Ming transmitted a message, "I originally wanted to find a handy weapon to deal with that Du Rusong, unexpectedly got caught up in this Golden Jade Hall whirlwind. I can’t get myself out for a while. You stay well in the Jiang Family, don’t go finding Princess Mingyu like the other day."
"I’m just worried about you." Jiang Yingxue pouted, whispering in defense.
"Still dare to talk back?"
She covered her mouth, shook her head, indicating she wouldn’t dare anymore.
Chen Ming laughed softly, "Alright, let’s eat."
In addition to the two of them, there were two maids present, but the familiar nanny wasn’t there, who knows what tricks Jiang Yingxue used to send her away.
"By the way."
During the meal, Jiang Yingxue suddenly remembered something, gestured for a maid to bring over paper and pen, wrote and asked, "Is Li Jinchuan from the White Feather Sect your friend?"
Li Jinchuan?
Chen Ming frowned, transmitted a message to ask, "What’s happened to him?"
Jiang Yingxue wrote, "There was a change in the White Feather Sect, the sect leader was poisoned to death, Li Jinchuan is the culprit, now he’s missing, the White Feather Sect is searching for him throughout the city."
What?
He was shocked, "When did this happen?"
"Just the day before yesterday."
...
After finishing the meal, Chen Ming parted ways with Jiang Yingxue.
Once he boarded the carriage, he assumed a more solemn expression, there have been too many incidents recently, changes arriving one after another, even Li Jinchuan encountered trouble.
This matter has an air of mystery.
The White Feather Sect isn’t weak, if memory serves, the sect leader was of Second Grade cultivation, to be poisoned to death must involve some rare poison.
With Li Jinchuan’s ability, it’s strange enough for him to poison a Second Grade cultivator and manage to escape the tracking of numerous experts, fleeing the White Feather Sect.
This seems too far-fetched.
Chen Ming believed the greater possibility is that he’s caught up in some conspiracy.
Unfortunately, he himself is currently overwhelmed, wants to help but unable to do so.
"Jinchuan, you’ll have to rely on your own luck."
In the afternoon, Chen Ming returned to the Golden Jade Hall, just back inside the grand hall, someone came to report, "Sect Leader, this is an invitation from the White Feather Sect, inviting you to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new sect leader."
White Feather Sect?
Chen Ming’s heart stirred slightly, he said with a blank expression, "I’ve already said, I don’t like attending these events, it’s a waste of time."
"The first elder said, the White Feather Sect has always been friendly with us. If the sect leader doesn’t go, it might chill their hearts."
"... Fine, notify me then."
After closing the door, he thought to himself, turns out, the White Feather Sect is a subordinate force of the Golden Jade Hall.
...
Unbeknownst, it was once again night.
In the dead of night, a knock sounded at the door outside again.
"Who is it?"
"Subordinate Tang Yaoyang, requests to see the sect leader."
"What are you here for again? Didn’t I make myself clear last time?"
"Your subordinate has another important matter to report."
Chen Ming was silent for two seconds and said, "Enter."
Actually, the door was not closed at all; he was just waiting for Tang Yaoyang to come.
If this person didn’t come tonight, he would have to actively look for him tomorrow.
Tang Yaoyang, dressed in night attire, entered and still kneeled on one knee, a trace of joy on his face, "Sect Leader, great news, the Second Elder has seemingly vanished."
This person does have some skills, to have discovered this news so quickly.
Chen Ming couldn’t help but look at him more favorably, it seemed that within the Golden Jade Hall, there were quite a few people dissatisfied with Sun Chuxian, and they even connected with each other.
He said indifferently, "How is this good news? If the Second Elder really had an accident, it would be a loss for my Golden Jade Hall."
Tang Yaoyang said, "This person does not respect the sect leader. That day, your subordinate saw it himself, this scoundrel showed no respect to the sect leader, such a rebellious person, alive is a disaster, dead is best."
Chen Ming said, "Is this what you came to say today?"
Tang Yaoyang suddenly said, "The Sect Leader doesn’t seem surprised by the Second Elder’s disappearance?"
This was clearly a probe.
He disregarded this probe, saying, "I want you to handle something."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yaoyang’s spirit lifted, "Please instruct, Sect Leader, even if you want your subordinate to assassinate the Great Elder, I will have no complaints."
Chen Ming said, "Fine, you don’t need to pledge loyalty. I only look at actions, keep an eye on the Great Elder for me, and notify me immediately if he leaves the Golden Jade Palm."
"Yes, your subordinate will definitely handle it."
Tang Yaoyang solemnly replied.
"As long as you do this well, the reward that should be yours will not be withheld."
"It is my honor to serve the Sect Leader—"
"Enough with the nonsense, hurry up and leave."
Chen Ming interrupted him, urging him to scram.
If he kept babbling, he would no longer be able to resist forcibly removing him.
The next step was simply waiting.
...
In the following two days, rumors spread within the Golden Jade Hall, no matter how Sun Chuxian tried to block the news, the Second Elder’s disappearance still circulated with the help of those with intentions.
For a time, there was quite a bit of apprehension within the Golden Jade Hall.
Over these years, among the original seven Great Elders, some disappeared, some died, now only two remained, no matter how one looked, the Golden Jade Hall’s future was bleak.
It was also on this night that Chen Ming received a mysterious note, it said that the Great Elder had just left the Golden Jade Hall, whereabouts unknown.
"The opportunity finally came!"
This was a chance to solve the biggest hidden danger.
...
On the far western side of the Golden Jade Hall was the residence of the Third Elder, very few people came here usually.
The Third Elder had a peculiar personality, usually liked being alone, not liking disturbances. No patrols were needed near her residence.
Inside a strangely styled building, the Third Elder, looking full of wrinkles and extremely aged, sat on a high platform, gazing at the starry sky.
In front of her was a ghostly black bowl, reflecting the stars overhead.
Her fingers, slender like dry branches, kept pinching as her mouth muttered words.
Finally, she muttered, "A death omen, how could this be? This isn’t right..."
At this moment, a voice came from outside, "The Great Elder requests your presence."
The Third Elder acted as if she hadn’t heard, scratching her head vigorously, pulling out several strands of white hair, still mumbling, "Where did it go wrong?"
"Third Elder?"
The voice outside became louder.
"Scram!"
The Third Elder shouted harshly, transforming into a terrifying shriek, hitting the door.
The shriek carried a mental attack sufficient to knock the person outside unconscious.
Bang!
Unexpectedly, the door blew open, a fierce sword light swept away her mental attack.
"Taiyue Sword?"
The Third Elder suddenly turned her head, a flash of fierceness in her eyes, she quickly grasped the black bowl in front of her, quickly tossing it out.
With a ding sound.
The sword was actually blocked, unable to pierce the black iron bowl.
"Die!"
The Third Elder took the opportunity to bite through her tongue, spitting blood onto the black bowl, instantly the blackness grew stronger, transforming into a swarm of purple ghostly flames, surging towards the opponent.
What Cultivation Technique is this person practicing?
Chen Ming dared not be careless, his figure flickered, employing "Phoenix Dance of Nine Heavens," dodging the purple ghostly flames.
"Phoenix Dance of Nine Heavens?"
The Third Elder saw his Body Technique, like she had seen something terrifying, fear appeared on her deeply wrinkled face, "You... are the Island Master’s disciple?"
She actually recognized this Body Technique.
Chen Ming also stopped, mainly wary of her strange methods.
He came here, using Disguise Technique, masquerading as a normal disciple of the Golden Jade Hall, intending to lure the Third Elder out, then suddenly attack at close range, taking her life.
Unexpectedly, she suddenly struck, he thought he had been exposed, decisively launching an attack.
The Third Elder suddenly fell to her knees with a thump, "Old one salutes the esteemed envoy, unexpectedly the esteemed envoy has long arranged things, assuming another identity, and first seized the position of the Golden Jade Hall’s Sect Leader. Just waiting for Dai Dingbo to deliver himself. The esteemed envoy has formidable schemes, old one is impressed."
"..."
Chen Ming did not expect her to suddenly act like this.
Did she actually think I was from Paradise Island?
Ps: State’s not great today, only two updates.