C3 – Seven Days’ Time
“A third-grade Cultivator shattered the sword of a seventh-grade Cultivator?”
“How... How can that be?”
“Such formidable combat prowess across ranks!”
“The whole Royal Capital has underestimated Liu Xingchang!”
“...”
At that moment, both the Great Elder and Liu Shuile stood up from their chairs, utterly astonished.
Liu Shuile exclaimed in amazement, “Xingchang... How... How did you become so powerful?”
A mix of surprise and tears shimmered in the Great Elder’s eyes, “If Brother Liu and Lishuo could see from the heavens that the Liu Family has a worthy successor, they would surely be comforted!”
After Old Master Liu vanished, Xingchang’s father, Liu Leshan, took over as head, but he and his wife were assassinated in the streets the very next day.
To keep the Liu Family seemingly innocuous to other powers and for self-preservation, Xingchang was made Patriarch at the tender age of seven.
Liu Shuile lacked ambition and the capacity for leadership, leaving the Great Elder to uphold the Liu Family over the years.
Therefore, no one could be more overjoyed by Xingchang’s transformation than the Great Elder.
The green-robed Protector, coming to his senses, was visibly astounded.
He couldn’t fathom being driven to such disarray by a mere third-grade Cultivator with a single sword strike.
Could this really be the same person once dubbed the most notorious failure of a patriarch in the Royal Capital?
How could Liu Xingchang have changed so drastically?
Baili Xi’s expression subtly shifted as he rose from his seat and approached the green-robed Protector, whispering something to him.
Baili Xi urged him to prioritize the main mission and not to dally any longer. Reluctantly, the green-robed Protector acquiesced, well aware that once Liu Xingchang openly defied the Mysterious Immortal Sect, he could no longer leverage the sect’s name for his own gain within the Liu Family.
“Enough! No more fighting!”
“What a brave young man, truly fearless!” one exclaimed.
“This is the bearing of a true Patriarch! This young man exudes a presence that surpasses even the most cunning of veterans!” another remarked.
“Liu Xingchang, oh Liu Xingchang... When compared to the eight distinguished young masters of the Royal Capital, he stands out like a child taking his first steps!”
The green-robed protector’s pupils narrowed in surprise. He hadn’t expected Liu Xingchang to actually accept the challenge. With a cold laugh, he taunted, “Very well, Liu Xingchang! Since you’re so confident, in seven days, the Mysterious Immortal Sect will eagerly await the arrival of the Liu Family Patriarch. Just make sure you don’t chicken out!”
With those words, the green-robed protector’s gaze turned icy as he led the out-of-breath Bai Lishui and his group away with a flick of his sleeves.
The Mysterious Immortal Sect had arrived with an air of aggression, but they left in utter disarray, prompting hidden onlookers from various factions to snicker at their embarrassment.
As the Mysterious Immortal Sect retreated in defeat, the Liu Family erupted into a wave of excited cheers.
The Great Elder, with tears streaming down his face, gripped Liu Xingchang’s hand tightly. “Patriarch, if Brother Taiji could see the man you’ve become, he’d be overjoyed! You’ve truly stepped up!”
Liu Shuile approached, his smile tinged with tears. “Xingchang, your father would be so proud of you for what happened today. But... in seven days, do you really plan to take Changyi to the Mysterious Immortal Sect? It’s clearly a deadly trap!”
Liu Xingchang replied, “Second Uncle, don’t worry about that. Right now, we should be more concerned about what we’re having for lunch—I’m starving.”
Although Liu Xingchang had shifted the conversation to ease Liu Shuile’s concerns, the mention of a meal made him pause. “Speaking of which, where’s Xinchang? I haven’t seen her all day.”
He remembered that Liu Shuile had no children of his own, while his father had three: Liu Xingchang, Liu Yichang, and Liu Xinchang. Liu Yichang was always the quiet one, which made the bond between Liu Xingchang and his sister Liu Xinchang the strongest.
At this, Liu Shuile also seemed taken aback. “Yes, she mentioned she was bored and decided to take a walk in the streets this morning. Why hasn’t she returned yet?”
Just then, a servant burst into the room, crying and shouting as he stumbled in.
“Great Elder, Second Master, it’s terrible! Miss Liu has been abducted by men from Lord Dai’s Mansion! They claim it’s to avenge their Second Young Master!”
All eyes in the Liu Family widened in shock.
The skilled cultivators concealed within the courtyard, who had been preparing to depart and disseminate the news, hesitated briefly before halting in their tracks, their gazes turning towards Liu Xingchang.
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