Just as Lu Xun and Wang Chao were thinking of how they could borrow three million to meet 'Yang shi', the person in question, Zhang Xuan, was frowning.
Lu Xun's motive for paying him a visit was clear. It didn't matter to him whether he met with Yang shi or not, and he didn't intend to make things difficult for Sun Qiang either.
It was just a normal Teacher Evaluation between the two of them, and there was no grudge between them. There was no need for him to make things difficult for Yang shi. Besides, he didn't have the time to consider such matters. Because... a black-clothed man was standing before him.
This fellow had come in from the back door. He was dressed in black, and his face was covered, so no one could tell who he was. Everyone thought that he was here to cause trouble, but as soon as he arrived, he immediately bowed and slowly removed the black cloth that was covering his face.
"Emperor Shen Zhui, you..."
Upon seeing the other party's appearance, Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He thought that the other party was a thief or robber, but to think that it was Emperor Shen Zhui, whom he had just met yesterday.
He was the emperor, and the entire kingdom belonged to him. Instead of paying a visit openly, he was dressed in black, and he was acting so mysteriously. What was he up to?
"I came here to request Yang shi... to save the old ancestor!"
Seeing Zhang Xuan's doubtful gaze, Emperor Shen Zhui hurriedly explained.
"Save the old ancestor?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
To sneak into the residence in black, this wasn't saving the old ancestor... killing the old ancestor?
"Didn't I say that I would make a move?"
Frowning, Zhang Xuan turned to look at the other party.
The other party had said that he wanted to save the old ancestor yesterday, and Zhang Xuan had also raised his conditions. Why did he come here at this moment?
Could it be that the other party felt that it wasn't easy to obtain Tongxuan realm secret manuals, so he intended to use force?
At this thought, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but feel wary.
To be able to become the emperor, Emperor Shen Zhui's cultivation must have reached Tongxuan realm pinnacle. Even though Zhang Xuan had improved significantly recently, he was still no match for such a powerful expert.
However, as soon as this thought appeared in Zhang Xuan's mind, he immediately shook his head.
Putting aside the fact that the other party knew that he was a 'master teacher', even if he didn't, he wouldn't dare to do such a thing.
If Zhang Xuan didn't make a move in a fit of rage, or if he intentionally made a mistake, he might just die even faster.
"I know that I am in the wrong for coming to look for Yang shi so abruptly. I should have prepared the Tongxuan realm secret art before inviting you over. Who knew... the Royal Ancestor's condition suddenly worsened last night... I'm afraid that he won't be able to make it past today..."
Seeing the displeasure in the other party's eyes, Emperor Shen Zhui hurriedly bowed and explained, "Thus... I have no choice but to take the liberty of coming here. I hope that Yang shi can follow me to treat my Royal Ancestor."
"Can't hold on any longer? Even if you want me to save someone … there's no need for me to dress like this … "
Zhang Xuan was speechless.
You are the emperor of a country, a Tongxuan realm pinnacle expert. Even if the Royal Ancestor is on the verge of death, there is no need for you to climb over the wall dressed in black.
You made it seem like you were going to kill someone. Fortunately, those guards weren't very strong. Otherwise, they would have killed you on the spot.
"The Elder Ancestor's health is the greatest secret in the entire kingdom. Not a single word of it can be leaked..." Emperor Shen Zhui explained.
The safety of Tianxuan Kingdom was due to the Royal Ancestor. Many people knew that the Royal Ancestor was in poor health. If Emperor Shen Zhui were to invite him openly, the other powers would be able to guess the reason. If the Royal Ancestor was unable to be treated, they would surely try to take advantage of the situation.
However, if he were to invite someone else, it wouldn't be respectful enough. Thus, he could only conceal himself and sneak over.
As a Tongxuan realm pinnacle expert, it wasn't difficult for him to hide from the crowd and sneak in.
"Un!" After hearing the other party's explanation, Zhang Xuan came to a realization. "Alright, I'll go with you to take a look."
It seemed that His Majesty the King had taken him as his last straw of hope.
However, it didn't matter to him. After all, it was a deal. If he could really save the Royal Ancestor, he wouldn't dare to reject the Tongxuan realm secret art.
As long as he could find a thousand Tongxuan realm secret art and compile the correct sentences, his cultivation would surely rise swiftly.
"There are too many people outside. Yang shi might be implicated as well. Come with me to the back door..."
Hearing the other party agree, Emperor Shen Zhui's eyes gleamed in excitement. Then, he said apologetically.
"It's fine!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
After instructing his men to bring Sun Qiang over, Zhang Xuan followed Emperor Shen Zhui and left the residence discreetly.
Hu!
Two figures flitted across the rooftops of Tianxuan Royal City. Without reaching Dingli realm, even if one were to focus, one would only be able to see two silhouettes. It was impossible to see who they were.
They were Zhang Xuan and Shen Zhui, who were heading to the royal palace.
As a Tongxuan realm expert, Shen Zhui was able to advance swiftly. However, when he saw Yang shi behind him, his confidence vanished without a trace.
Along the way, he had used twelve different movement techniques. He was so exhausted that his tongue was about to fall out of his mouth. On the other hand, Yang shi's breathing wasn't hurried at all. It was as though he didn't care at all.
Even though he couldn't see through the other party's true strength, just from this point alone, he could tell that the other party's zhenqi was much denser than his. Furthermore, the other party's movement technique was much more powerful than his.
They were two completely different concepts.
To possess such dense zhenqi and profound movement technique, how could the other party's strength be weak?
It was no wonder why the three master teachers were so impressed. Just based on his strength alone, he had already surpassed Tongxuan realm pinnacle. Perhaps... he might even be a Zongshi realm expert!
Thinking of this, Shen Zhui felt even more respect for the other party.
The more Shen Zhui thought about it, the more fearful he felt. On the other hand, Zhang Xuan was also frustrated.
This fellow had been running with all his might from the very start. If he couldn't keep up, his identity would be exposed. Thus, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.
He was only at Pixue realm pinnacle. Even though the acupoints he had opened were unprecedented and his strength was comparable to a Tongxuan realm intermediate stage cultivator, he was still far from matching up to an expert who stood at the pinnacle of the kingdom.
It was fortunate that he had just learned the Heaven's Path Movement Art a few days ago and his speed had increased significantly. Otherwise, putting aside keeping up with the other party, a moment of distraction would have caused him to vanish without a trace.
Even so, there were a few times where he was nearly shaken off. Thus, he could only use the Library of Heaven's Path to find the flaws in the other party's movement technique and habits so as to predict the other party's movements and close the distance between them.
"It's fortunate that his movement technique is full of flaws. Otherwise, if I were to really be shaken off, I wouldn't have to pretend to be an expert anymore..."
Firstly, the situation of the royal family's Old Ancestor was definitely not optimistic. Secondly, the other party was definitely probing him. A truly formidable master teacher would be able to move much faster than the other party. Even if the other party were to use his full strength, it wouldn't be a problem for the other party to catch up to him. Even if Emperor Shen Zhui didn't dare to say it out loud, he would definitely be suspicious of it.
It was precisely because of this that Zhang Xuan felt frustrated.
What the heck was this? He said that he was going to save the other party, but in the end, it became a race. He had to chase after the other party with all his might. If not for his image as an 'expert', he would have already kicked the other party.
Was the other party asking for his help or a race...
More importantly, he had to chase after the other party with all his might without showing the slightest hint of fatigue. If not for the fact that he had just achieved a breakthrough a few days ago and the zhenqi in his body had surged, he would have given himself away.
The heck, why is it so difficult to pretend to be an expert? This is truly inhumane.
If Sun Qiang were to know of this thought, he would definitely agree with it. Just because he had pretended to be an expert once, he nearly died... Even now, he still felt a lingering fear in his heart and felt like spurting blood.
"Zhao Ya and the others' belongings have arrived. Once I find the Tongxuan realm secret manual, I should get this' Yang Xuan 'to leave..."
Zhang Xuan made up his mind.
Even though pretending to be a master teacher earned him respect, it also brought him many troubles. If someone were to see through his disguise, he would be beaten to death.
From the looks of it, once Emperor Shen Zhui found the secret manual, he would get this' Master Teacher Yang Xuan 'to disappear.
Ten minutes later, they arrived at the royal palace.
It seemed that Zhang Xuan had instructed them beforehand. Along the way, they didn't meet with any obstructions. Not too long later, they saw a vast hall.
"It's inside..." Emperor Shen Zhui pushed open the door and walked in.
In the hall, Liu Shi, Zhuang shi, and the others were all present. Their eyebrows were furrowed tightly as they stared at an elder lying not too far away.
The cornerstone of Tianxuan Kingdom, Shen Hong.
A few days ago, when they first arrived, this white-haired elder was still able to walk on his own. However, at this moment, he could only lie on the bed. His breathing was irregular, and it seemed like he would die at any moment.
"Yang shi!"
Seeing them enter, Liu Ling and the others stepped forward to welcome them.
After their previous visit, they knew that Yang shi was a master teacher of a higher rank than them. Thus, the three of them didn't dare to be careless.
"Yang shi, I beseech you to save him..." Emperor Shen Zhui looked at Yang shi anxiously.
"If I can save him, I will definitely do so."
Zhang Xuan nodded and walked up to the elder.
The Shen Hong before him was even more lifeless than Apothecary Chen Xiao. Lying on the bed, he couldn't move at all. If not for the movement of his eyeballs, Zhang Xuan would have thought that he was already dead.
It was no wonder Emperor Shen Zhui came all the way here to look for him. If he didn't treat him quickly, it was hard to say whether he could survive the day.
After circling the area, Zhang Xuan was unable to find anything. Thus, he could only place his finger on the other party's pulse.
"Un?"
There was no reaction from the Library of Heaven's Path at all.
It wasn't that his technique was wrong, but... this Shen Hong wasn't unconscious. His eyeballs were still moving, indicating that he was awake...
"In this state, it is unrealistic for him to get up and execute a punch..."
Zhang Xuan's complexion darkened.
Given this fellow's current state, putting aside executing a punch, it was already a blessing for him to be able to open his eyes. If he were to force him to execute a punch, he would probably die before he could even make a move.
"Yang shi... Do you have a way to save him?"
Seeing the other party frown, Emperor Shen Zhui couldn't help but ask anxiously.
This was his final hope. If there was no other way, he could only watch as the Royal Ancestor died.
"This..." Zhang Xuan scratched his head.
He couldn't possibly say that he couldn't see anything wrong with the other party...
He had tried to create a book in the library of Heaven's Path for a conscious person to execute a punch and for an unconscious person to touch. But... how could he deal with such a half-dead person?
He couldn't execute a punch, and there was no reaction to his touch...
At the very least, he could faint for a moment. He was clearly unable to open his eyes, so why wasn't he unconscious?
"Cough cough..."
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before lifting his head to look at the other party. "This... What do you have here that can cause one to faint swiftly and... not die?"
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