Chapter 493 The Bright Moon Illuminates the World

Spring came and went late in Horizontal Imperial City.

Four to five days had passed since the world-shocking battle on Mount Long Yin. By the end of April, there was still a beautiful spring scenery in Horizontal Imperial City.

Regarding that battle, the Sword Handling Pavilion and the Dragon Hidden Temple only said that a certain immortal was capable of overcoming the tribulation, and the rest of the details were mostly hidden from view, so they didn't talk about it. To most ordinary people and even cultivators, what they knew about the great battle was mostly just the shocking sounds. With their horizons, they naturally could not see clearly what had happened, so they could only accept the words spoken by the Sword Handling Pavilion and the Dragon Hidden Temple.

However, the truth was often not important to them. Regardless of what had happened, life had to continue, and this was just their conversation after dinner.

"Xiao Han, why are you so interested in dragging me here to drink today?" Chu Chouli, who was sitting in the tavern by the side of the road, picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it down. The middle-aged man's eyes immediately narrowed, and his face immediately revealed an expression of intoxication.

This was somewhat strange. Although Xu Han could not be said to be a person who did not drink, he rarely took the initiative to invite Chu Chouli to this tavern.

However, although there were some doubts in his heart, with Chu Chouli's extremely drunken temperament, he naturally had no reason to refuse this matter of drinking. He readily agreed to Xu Han's request.

However, after these three cups of wine, Xu Han remained silent. This made the middle-aged man somewhat puzzled, so he asked.

Xu Han, who was sitting opposite Chu Chouli, carried a wooden box three feet long and one foot wide on his back. Hearing this, he picked up the cup on the table and finally drank the first cup of wine since it was served.

At this moment, all the surrounding drinkers were cautiously staring at this place. Xu Han's fame had spread throughout Great Xia, not only because of Xu Han's astonishing strength in the Swordsman Competition, but also because there was an unknown rumor that Xu Han was the Young Manor Master of Tiance Prefecture who claimed to have died in battle in Great Zhou.

And this was not the core of this rumor. The most important thing was that under such rumors, some murderous and heartbreaking words began to spread.

For example, if Xu Han wasn't dead, why would Great Zhou spread the news of his death? Why did Xu Han appear in Heng Imperial City? He even successfully passed the Swordsman Competition, If things continued like this, Xu Han would definitely be given the position of a golden-robed swordsman at the Swordsman's Ceremony in a few days. In this way, this young manor master would transform into an important authority in Great Xia's Jianghu. If he wanted to do something harmful to Great Xia's Jianghu, it would be much easier.

Therefore, it was very likely that Xu Han was a dark chess piece that Great Zhou had planted in Great Xia's Jianghu.

However, this statement was only a deduction after all. In addition, no matter if it was the Sword Handling Pavilion or the Great Xia Imperial Court, they would not say anything about it. Therefore, no one really dared to do anything to Xu Han in the Horizontal Imperial City. However, some prying and discussions could not be exempted in the end. Xu Han had already expected this and did not take it to heart.

After he drank the sake, He raised his head and looked at the middle-aged man in front of him. His eyes narrowed. '"Big Brother Yan and Ziyu are busy comprehending the Essence Demonic Energy they obtained in the Demon Suppressing Tower. I have been cultivating these past few days. Big Brother Chu is busy with everything in this mansion, especially Ah Sheng. Big Brother Chu is taking good care of it. I feel sorry in my heart, so I naturally want to treat Big Brother Chu well." The corner of my mouth curled into a smile.

"Ah, what are these words? Xiao Han, you are someone's brother, so your brother is naturally my brother. It's all part of the job." The middle-aged man patted his chest, his face filled with pride.

Of course, Xu Han was accustomed to seeing men dare to open dyeing shops when they gave him some color. He did not take it to heart and continued with a smile, "Big Brother Chu, Gao Yi, I naturally know that, but this is still troublesome. This drink is just a toast to express my gratitude. Come, let me propose a toast to Big Brother Chu."

Xu Han said this. He raised the wine cup in his hand and bowed to Chu Chouli. Then, he raised his head and drank it all up.

Xu Han praised the middle-aged man with high spirits. However, he did not notice that Xu Han had praised him too much today. He had completely accepted this kind of praise. He waved his hand and laughed, "Well said and done, I, Chu, don't have any other abilities, but I have never lacked the courage to go through fire and water for a friend and a brother."

As the middle-aged man spoke, he lifted the wine cup in his hand and drank all the wine in it.

Seeing this, Xu Han smiled even more.

He enthusiastically filled Chu Chouli's empty wine glass again and said, "Speaking of which, I have known Big Brother Chu for so long, and we have lived and died together. However, I have never had a good drink. It is said that it would be better to have a good drink than to have a clash. Today, you and my brother will have a good drink and have a good drink. Do you want to stay drunk and not return?"

Hero Chu had never had any resistance to this, just like what he used to say. This wine was like a beauty, neither accepting nor not accepting a husband.

He naturally wouldn't reject Xu Han's invitation. At that time, the middle-aged man slapped the table and said straightforwardly, "Alright, you and I brothers will be drunk today."

Thus, in this small wine shop, the two glasses of light intertwined. Very quickly, Hero Chu drank until his cheeks flushed red.

Xu Han, who was only chatting and laughing, but did not drink much wine, smiled when he saw this scene.

At that time, he picked up his wine glass again, raised it, and smiled, "Speaking of which, we have known each other for several years. From Linglong to Big Yellow City to Chang'an, and now to Great Xia, Brother Chu thinks that with all the things we've experienced, can you and I be considered to be close friends?"

Chu Chouli, who was already in high spirits before drinking, said, At this moment, he had already drunk so much that he couldn't tell what Xu Han was saying. He nodded repeatedly and sat straight to Xu Han's side, patting him on the shoulder, saying, "That's natural. You and I have been through life and death together. We are even closer than brothers. Naturally, it counts."

"Oh." Xu Han replied with a long tail. At that time, his eyes narrowed. His narrow eyes flickered with a crafty smile after the conspiracy succeeded. "In Brother Chu's opinion, shouldn't we be honest with each other and be frank with each other?"

"Naturally, naturally." Chu Chouli nodded his head repeatedly. At this moment, the middle-aged man's temperament of having fun after drinking could be said to be vividly displayed on his body.

The smile in Xu Han's eyes became even more intense. He said again, "Then can Big Brother Chu tell me why the Heaven Concealing Box is on me?"

"Hmm? Heaven Concealing Box." Chu Chouli drank a cup of sake and opened his mouth to say, "That thing was when you crossed the heavenly tribulation in the Exquisite Pavilion…"

At this point, Chu Chouli's expression suddenly changed. He seemed to have realized something, and his body jolted with excitement. He had woken up more than half of the time. He looked at Xu Han, only to see that the youth's eyes were shining brightly. Even though Chu Chouli's reaction was slow, he still came to his senses, knowing that he was following Xu Han's words.

He rolled his eyes and said with a drunken expression, "That thing…"

As he said this, his eyes suddenly narrowed. At that time, he waved his hand and said, "I can't drink too much today. I'll talk to you tomorrow."

As he spoke, the middle-aged man's head sank, and he was about to fall on the wine table.

However, Xu Han, who was already familiar with this man's little tricks, could not let him fulfill his wish. At that time, the youth extended his hand and firmly blocked the big man's lowered head. Then, he exerted a slight force, and the big man's head was lifted up by him at that time.

However, Chu Chouli was also quick-witted. Once he failed, he had another plan. He simply tilted his head and closed his eyes. His mouth even let out bursts of snoring sounds. It was clear that he was going to perfunctorily perfunctorily go over there.

Seeing this, Xu Han felt a little helpless. He tilted his head and thought for a moment. Suddenly, his expression became serious. He said, "I know that Big Brother Chu placed the Heaven Concealing Box on me to protect me. But that day, the Heaven Concealing Box was destroyed in order to help Master Wei overcome the tribulation."

Xu Han paused for a moment before continuing, "Ever since that day, I have faintly sensed that there seems to be a gaze peeping at me. I think it should be related to the thing in my body."

'" Master Wei is no longer here. I carry his wooden chest on my back, and the people in the sky seem to care about it. And now I can only rely on myself. I want to find out who my enemy is. If Big Brother Chu truly regards me as a friend, please tell me the whole story. It's better than if I don't know myself when a great calamity comes."

Saying this, Xu Han suddenly stopped.

He stared at the big man in front of him. When the man heard this, he obviously frowned, but he still did not open his eyes.

Seeing this, Xu Han naturally couldn't help but sigh. He simply stood up and said again, "Big Brother Chu may have his own difficulties. I naturally understand, but this matter is extremely important to me. I hope Big Brother Chu can think about it carefully. However, no matter what decision Big Brother Chu makes, I will remember Big Brother Chu's kindness in my heart."

After saying that, the youth cupped his hands solemnly towards the man who was pretending to be asleep with his eyes closed. He was about to turn around and leave.

But at this moment, the man's eyes suddenly opened.

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It was getting late, and Xu Han, who was walking alone on the streets of Horizontal Imperial City, frowned.

He kept thinking about what had happened during this period of time and what Chu Chouli had said to him just now.

It seemed that he had figured out some things. After hesitating for a while, Chu Chouli finally told Xu Han some things.

To Xu Han, this matter could be considered good news.

That Heaven Concealing Box was formed by Xu Han when he was in the Exquisite Pavilion. During the Heavenly Tribulation, Mo Chenzi intercepted it, and Chu Chouli took the opportunity to place it on Xu Han. This allowed Xu Han to avoid the Heavenly Tribulation's pursuit from now on.

However, what Xu Han couldn't understand was that the sword seed he had formed at that time was only at the second stage of the Pill Yang Realm. How could He De attract the pursuit of the Heavenly Tribulation? On this point, Chu Chouli could not say anything. He only said that there was something strange inside Xu Han's body. Chu Chouli could not see clearly, but he could feel that something was intolerable to the heavens and earth. Without that Heaven Concealing Box, every time his cultivation level broke through, he would probably be killed by heavenly tribulation.

At that time, Chu Chouli thought about the enmity of the Sacred Thief Sect that year. With the attitude of treating this dead horse as a living horse doctor, and because of his trust in Mo Chen Zi, he simply placed this Heaven Concealing Box on Xu Han, wanting to see how far this strange youth could grow.

Xu Han felt that Chu Chouli had given away his sect's precious treasure so easily. He was somewhat suspicious in his heart, but after that, no matter how hard Xu Han tried, the burly man kept his mouth shut. Xu Han was helpless and could only temporarily believe Chu Chouli's words. At the very least, in his opinion, although Chu Chouli's words were somewhat questionable, the middle-aged man was far more than harming him.

The reason why Xu Han thought this news was good news for Xu Han was also very simple.

The wooden box on his back was the wooden box that Master Wei had left him. However, for some unknown reason, after Master Wei ascended to the Myriad Domains of the Universe, the wooden box had turned into this size.

Xu Han, who had witnessed the entire process of Master Wei's tribulation, said, Naturally, he understood that the people in the sky were very concerned about this wooden box In other words, the demons in the wooden box had long since begun to have murderous intent. With this on his back, Without a doubt, Xu Han had become a thorn in their eyes. However, Chu Chouli's words allowed Xu Han to know that the snooping that Xu Han had faintly sensed since the Heavenly Box was peeled off was also from the sky. In other words, the enemy that Xu Han secretly thought was hiding in the dark actually came from the same place as the thing in the sky. Now that the two enemies had become one, it was naturally a good thing.

This wasn't Xu Han deceiving himself, but his temperament was like this. Sometimes, things looked different from normal people's thoughts. At least, in Xu Han's opinion, it wasn't a bad thing to think like this.

However, regardless of whether it was the Heavenly Tribulation that he might encounter the next time he lost the Heavenly Box, or what was hidden in his body, it made Xu Han's mood somewhat heavy. Therefore, Xu Han's brows were tightly knitted as he walked along this path.

He tried to get a clear understanding of all this, but he still couldn't find a clue.

Xu Han thought that if he wanted to understand the whole story, he would probably have to start with why there were 100,000 mountains in the wooden box. However, since Master Wei left, the monster in the wooden box had never appeared, and Xu Han did not understand how to activate it. Therefore, Xu Han could only let it go and put the matter aside for the time being. However, it was worth mentioning that this wooden box, which should have been as heavy as Mount Tai, had become much lighter after Master Wei left. Xu Han carried it on his back. Although it was still heavy, it was not completely unaffordable.

However, this kind of change seemed to only target Xu Han. He had also let Chu Chouli and the others try it, and the other party was as hard to move as before. Xu Han could only say that this change was attributed to the 100,000 mountains of free spirituality in the wooden box, which was why it was like this.

Thinking of this, Xu Han felt as if his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't get it straight. He simply shook his head and shook off these chaotic thoughts from his mind.

After all, no matter how much he thought about it, it was useless. It was better to do everything in front of him.

Ah Sheng was currently in the mansion. Although he was still unconscious, he was fine. He estimated that he would wake up soon and the Swordsman Ceremony would soon begin. Xu Han would become a golden-robed swordsman if he succeeded. With such an identity, it wouldn't be a problem for him to enter the Scripture Pavilion of Long Yin Temple. Perhaps the fog around his life would dissipate a little by then.

Along the way, although there were twists and turns and sacrifices, Xu Han still achieved his goal. However, he was unable to be happy. He touched the bell on his right hand and his heart sank. He couldn't help but sigh.

At that time, Xu Han raised his head to look at the sky. He estimated that it was already 11 o'clock. He thought for a moment and decided to return to the manor and rest early. After all, Chu Chouli had been taking care of Ah Sheng for the past few days. He had completely recovered from the previous war today. He had to leave Ah Sheng's affairs to himself to do.

Thinking like this, he wanted to take a step forward.

However, before this foot could land, Xu Han's heart suddenly shook. At that time, that foot was suspended in mid-air. It was as if he felt something. He suddenly raised his head and looked into the distance.

The crowds in the streets were constantly moving, as if there had never been a slightest change compared to normal days.

However, in the depths of the surging crowd, an old man dressed in green was standing there, looking at Xu Han with an ice-cold expression.

When he saw the old man's appearance clearly, Xu Han's expression suddenly became extremely ugly. Even his forehead was covered in dense sweat.

This was not a person who should have appeared here. To be exact, this person should not have appeared anywhere.

Xu Han couldn't help but feel as if he was in a dream. He blinked his eyes and tried to distinguish whether the scene in front of him was real or his own illusion.

However, when he looked at the old man with his eyes wide open again, the place where the old man was was empty.

However, Xu Han still couldn't believe that the glance just now was just his own illusion. After all, he could clearly sense the existence of the other party at that moment. He couldn't care less about the other people who hurriedly lined up in the streets of Horizontal Imperial City and were about to chase after the figure where he had just stood.

But this time, he had only just walked a few steps when two familiar voices came from behind him.

"Lord Manor Master!"

"Xiao Han!"

The voice called out like this, a tender and clear voice, a gentle voice like water.

Xu Han seemed to have realized something and suddenly turned around.

The sight of him entering the destination caused the youth to forget all of his surprise and shock.

He saw a boy with a long saber on his back. He waved at him excitedly, as if he was afraid that Xu Han would not notice. The boy tried his best to rest on his toes, so that he could stand out enough in the crowd.

He saw a woman standing beside the boy. She was dressed in red, her eyebrows curved and the corners of her mouth raised. She looked at Xu Han without blinking, as if she was afraid that the person in front of her would disappear in the blink of an eye. Similarly, she did not shout loudly like a boy, as if she was afraid that the slightest bit of wind would break the dream in front of her.

So, she just stood there quietly, letting the night wind blow through her clothes, lifting up her silk, as if illuminating the bright moon…

Just like the youth with the wooden box on his back.

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