The manager smiled mysteriously and shook his head. "There is no need to thank me. The one who decided to save Young Master Wen was the Young Master of our Nine Cauldron Merchant Association."
Nine Tripod Commerce?
When Mo Chen heard these words, she whispered to Xiao Chen, The Nine Cauldron Merchant Association is one of the two great merchant associations of our Cloud Sea Domain. Their influence covers the entire Cloud Sea Domain. The Blue Robed Emperor is also in the merchant association.
"I heard that the Nine Cauldron Merchant Association is just a branch of the Heavenly Starry Ocean's Nine Cauldron Pavilion. The Nine Cauldron Pavilion is one of the largest merchant associations in the entire Heavenly Starry Ocean. However, I do not know whether this is true or not."
After receiving Mo Chen's voice transmission, Xiao Chen raised his guard. If the Nine Cauldron Merchant Association was really a branch of the Nine Cauldron Pavilion, they probably already knew that Neptune's old subordinates were searching the world for the Blue Dragon King.
Suddenly risking her life to save him, could it be related to this?
However, on the surface, Xiao Chen's expression did not change. He cupped his hands together and said, "No matter what, it was the Nine Cauldron Chamber of Commerce that helped me out of my predicament this time. I cannot reject this favor."
"Haha, Young Master Wen really knows how to joke. Even if we didn't do anything, it wouldn't be difficult for them to escape. After all, the City Lord of Shattered Cloud City isn't here. It's just a small favor."
A hearty laughter rang out from outside the room. A handsome young man, who exuded the aura of a worldly merchant, leisurely walked into the room.
The manager quickly introduced, "Young Master Wen, this is the Young Master of our Nine Cauldron Merchant Association, Mu Qinghan. Young Master, this is the Young Master Wen that I told you about."
Mu Qinghan stepped forward and smiled warmly. "Wen Ziran, I have never heard of this name before in the Cloud Sea Domain. I don't think I have heard of him in the Southern Sea or the Northern Sea, either. Where is Brother Wen from? Can you tell me? I'm very curious about this. "
Xiao Chen pondered in his heart. Generally speaking, when strangers meet, if they don't introduce themselves, they will not be able to recognize each other. They knew how to avoid it and not ask about each other's origins out of curiosity.
This was the rule of the Jianghu outside, otherwise, it was very likely to cause the other party to be displeased.
Even if he were to ask, it would be a slight probe instead of a direct question.
Based on Mu Qinghan's appearance, he did not look like someone without experience. He would definitely know this rule.
Could it be that there was a deeper meaning behind the other party's actions? Thinking about it, the other party had risked his life to save him. There must have been something to gain from him, or perhaps he was of some value to him.
Otherwise, only a fool would take the risk and offend a Blue Robed Emperor to save someone.
With this thought, Xiao Chen smiled faintly and asked, "Brother Mu, have you heard of the Kunlun Continent's Saber Sword Two Sovereigns?"
"Saber and Sword Kings?" An undetectable trace of shock flashed in Mu Qinghan's eyes. He said softly, "The Saber Sovereign Wu Xiaotian grasps the Coiling Monarch Time Saber, and the Sword Sovereign Liu Xiaoyun grasps the Scarlet Firmament Void Sword. The two of them are experts second only to the Kunlun Realm's five Primes.
"Of course I've heard of him. Could it be that Brother Wen's origin is related to such a top character?"
Xiao Chen said calmly, "I am not talented, but I am the Saber Sovereign's personal disciple. After I got injured, I drifted here."
As soon as these words came out, the few people in the room were stunned.
Primes were the peak experts of the entire Kunlun Realm. Standing at the peak, they could look down on everyone else. Even the cultivators of the distant Heavenly Starry Ocean had heard of the Kunlun Realm's five Primes.
The Saber Sovereign Wu Xiaotian was a Sovereign Martial Emperor just one step away from Prime. To think that Wen Ziran could be related to such a person. How could this not be shocking?
However, Mo Chen clearly did not believe this. From the start, she knew that Wen Ziran was just an alias of Xiao Chen. He could not possibly have such a high status.
The expression in Mu Qinghan's eyes flickered, becoming uncertain. Clearly, he had a suspicious expression as well.
The manager smiled and said, "Since you are the Saber Sovereign's personal disciple, I believe your Saber Techniques must be startling. Coincidentally, my Young Master's Saber Techniques are passable. Young Master Wen, how about you give him some pointers? "
When Mu Qinghan heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "It is settled, then. However, Young Master Wen is injured. We will only exchange one move. I will not use my Heavenly Sage Laws."
Xiao Chen readily agreed. Since he mentioned the Saber Sovereign title, it was naturally best for the other party to probe him.
Furthermore, the more urgent the other party was, the more it proved Xiao Chen's guess.
There was a private courtyard behind the Medicinal Cauldron Pavilion. It was the best place to test moves.
There was a simple drill ground in the courtyard. All sorts of weapons — sabers, spears, swords, and staffs — were on display. All of them flickered with a cold light. With one look, it was clear that they were not ordinary.
"Young Master Wen, after you!"
Xiao Chen looked around and casually picked out a saber of about the same size. Then, he brandished it twice and shook his head slightly, not feeling anything.
Xiao Chen picked out a few more sabers but did not feel anything. He was not used to it at all.
As expected, Xiao Chen, who was used to the Lunar Shadow Saber, found it hard to find the same feeling for other sabers.
The Lunar Shadow Saber had already become Xiao Chen's signature weapon.
Once it was exposed, anyone who asked around would be able to figure out his identity. Clearly, he could not use it.
Originally, Xiao Chen did not intend to use a saber. However, compared to the Lunar Shadow Saber, the Blue Dragon King's mark on the Flawless saber Dao was deeper.
That way, his identity would be exposed even faster. After looking around, he could only choose a random saber.
After that, Mu Qinghan also drew a saber. The two stood on the drill ground and faced each other.
The manager and Mo Chen, who were watching from the side, felt extremely curious. They wanted to see how strong this self-proclaimed disciple of the Saber Sovereign was.
This was especially so for Mo Chen. Since the moment she saw Xiao Chen, she had not seen Xiao Chen use a saber. Her eyes filled with suspicion.
After the greetings, the two assumed their stances and started storing up power.
Mu Qinghan's cultivation was not low, close to grandmaster-level Martial Sage. His saber intent was also close to Great Perfection.
When competing with the saber, Xiao Chen did not feel any pressure at all. He showed a relaxed expression as he waited quietly for the other party to make a move.
After facing each other for a long time, Mu Qinghan felt that although Xiao Chen did not take on any stances, he gave off a very natural feeling when he stood there.
A phrase popped up in Mu Qinghan's mind: the air of a grandmaster. Only such a person could display his saber Dao with just a casual move.
It would have been fine if Mu Qinghan had not thought about it. The moment he did, he was startled.
If that was really the case, then how strong was Wen Ziran, who was a grandmaster-level Martial Sage and had five Dragon Force's Vital Qi?
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a cold light lit up in front of Mu Qinghan. A saber light appeared in Mu Qinghan's vision. It seemed both near and far, unfathomable.
Mu Qinghan quickly retreated. He squinted and saw the trajectory of the saber. Then, he swung his saber to block.
However, the trajectory that Mu Qinghan saw changed in an instant, materializing hundreds of different saber trajectories that seemed real and fake. "Qiang!
Qiang! "
Without giving Mu Qinghan any time to think, Xiao Chen did not stand on ceremony. He stepped forward, and all the trajectories merged. Then, he placed his saber on Mu Qinghan's neck.
"Young Master Mu, you were distracted." Xiao Chen smiled faintly and calmly sheathed his saber.
Praise flashed in the eyes of Mo Chen and the manager, who were watching from the side. What excellent Saber Techniques.
The instant Xiao Chen drew his saber, he materialized hundreds of different trajectories, real and fake, changing unpredictably. This move proved Xiao Chen's foundations.
If they knew that these hundred-odd saber trajectories were all real, they would probably be even more shocked.
Mu Qinghan smiled embarrassedly and said, "Young Master Wen is being too humble. Even if I did not get distracted, I would not be able to defeat you in terms of Saber Techniques.
"The two of you can stay here first. I will arrange for a doctor to come over later. Don't worry, this place is absolutely safe."
After saying that, Mu Qinghan left in a hurry with the manager.
The instant Mu Qinghan turned around, the smile on his face vanished, replaced with an extremely grave expression. "Go and check immediately. See if the Saber Sovereign Wu Xiaotian has a disciple called Wen Ziran."
"It should not be fake. With the Saber Sovereign backing him, that would explain why he dared to make a move in the City Lord's Residence. Furthermore, his Saber Techniques are sufficient proof."
The manager continued, "Furthermore, the Saber Sovereign is such a strong person. Who would be so bold as to pretend to be his disciple?"
Mu Qinghan nodded and said, "Yes, it is very likely. The Saber Sovereign Wu Xiaotian can sweep through the entire Cloud Sea Domain with just a wave of his hand. In our Heavenly Starry Ocean, there are also the Northern Sea Saber Sovereign, Wave Breaker Saber Sovereign, and Ice Saber Sovereign. They are all Sovereign Martial Emperors. However, they do not dare to remove the prefix, as there is only one Saber Sovereign.
"However, this matter is very important. It is best to be more cautious. After I find out, I can rest assured and dare to work with him."
The manager nodded and said, "I understand. I will give Young Master a clear answer within three days."
As Mo Chen watched Mu Qinghan and the manager leave, she could not help saying, "Wen Ziran, are you really the Saber Sovereign Wu Xiaotian's personal disciple?"
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, "Wen Ziran is, but I am not."
"Then who are you? To think that you dare to pretend to be the Saber Sovereign's disciple."
"I am your bodyguard. Aside from that, for one year, I am no one else."
"Nonsense!"
Two days later, the manager quickly arrived at Mu Qinghan's room with a smile on his face.
Mu Qinghan, who was cultivating with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and asked, "How is it? Have you verified it?"
The manager smiled and said, "I have. The Saber Sovereign Wu Xiaotian does indeed have a disciple called Wen Ziran. Furthermore, his River Water Saber was broken in the battle with the Blue Dragon King. This matches his unaccustomed expression when he was choosing a saber yesterday.
"Furthermore, his age and figure are similar. However, I did not manage to obtain a portrait. This Wen Ziran's whereabouts have always been elusive and extremely mysterious. If you want a portrait of him, you will have to wait half a month before sending it over. "
Mu Qinghan revealed an expression of joy. "Good, there is no mistake about it now."
The manager laughed softly, "Haha! Young Master is still the most cautious. Actually, given the Saber Sovereign's status and strength, there is practically no one who would dare to pretend to be his disciple."
Mu Qinghan stood up and took a few steps. Then, he said, "Right, I don't know about that. However, it is never wrong to be more careful. However, his saber was broken by the Blue Dragon King. This Blue Dragon King is the one that Neptune's old subordinates, Zodiac Hall, and a large group of loose cultivators are searching for, the Xiao Chen? "
"That's the one. The Blue Dragon King that the Thunder King personally appointed. He carries a lot of treasures on him. His cultivation has reached peak great grandmaster-level Martial Sage. In the Heavenly Starry Ocean, he even fought the Blue Robed Emperor to a draw. His strength is rather horrifying. "
"However, for some reason, he mysteriously disappeared on the way to Heavenly Star Island. He has Neptune's crown on him. Neptune's old subordinates will definitely not let him off. He even nearly disfigured Zodiac Hall's Fu Hongyao. His enemies are all people with influence over the Heavenly Starry Ocean. "
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