Chapter 104: The Blood-Restoration Gourd Refined by Master
After leaving the Half-Leisure Abode, Chu Xingchen first sent his disciples back to the Heaven's Mandate Pavilion to pack their things.
He then, under Li Yingling's 'I understand' gaze, casually made an excuse to go out.
At the Mass Grave.
Many workers were repairing the surrounding area. Since no remains could be found, Zheng Xiaofeng decided to renovate the entire area and finally erect a large monument.
Doing this was considered more respectable. After all, they could not thoroughly dig up all the skeletons and corpses in the mass grave; that would be too unsightly.
It could tentatively be considered a good deed.
On the small mountain depression where Li Yingling had previously stayed, two figures stood quietly.
Zheng Xiaofeng faced Chu Xingchen, cupped his hands, and said: "The households of Marquis Li and Minister Wang have been thoroughly investigated. All those who committed abuses against men and women or harmed lives have been arrested and will be punished according to the Xuanwu Nation's laws."
"Among them, Marquis Li has been sentenced to exile. The steward, who was guilty of numerous wicked deeds and was the primary instigator of many evils, has been sentenced to immediate execution by beheading."
"As for the other personnel in the Marquis's residence who committed crimes and their respective sentences, they are all on the list. Senior, please see if there are any omissions or errors."
Chu Xingchen glanced sideways.
The lengthy list in Zheng Xiaofeng's hand was presented, indicating that the entire Marquis's residence had probably been investigated completely.
Chu Xingchen looked at it but did not take it: "The law dictates the outcome. It's just that no one was in charge before, so they ran riot. Now that someone is in charge, they must pay the price for their previous actions."
Chu Xingchen remembered something and his tone became serious: "I only ask you, are there any cases of injustice or errors?"
Zheng Xiaofeng quickly replied: "Absolutely not. Every case has solid physical evidence and witness testimony."
After speaking, Zheng Xiaofeng paused and hesitated slightly before asking: "Are you really not going to tell your Senior Disciple about this matter?"
"What is there to tell? They broke the law and were caught, that's all. It's not that I was deliberately seeking revenge; this is the iron fist of justice."
Chu Xingchen's gaze was calm, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiaofeng showed admiration and quickly praised: "As expected of Senior, truly noble and principled. I have much to learn from you."
"I appreciate you handling this matter."
"I should be thanking Senior, and thanks to Senior's recommendation, I was able to join the Tianyan Sect."
Chu Xingchen lightly patted Zheng Xiaofeng's shoulder, then turned and left.
The current Zheng Xiaofeng was too flattering; no matter what he said, he was speaking ingratiatingly.
Such communication was meaningless.
Letting him go was also letting himself go.
With the matter concluded, it was time to return.
This trip to the Capital City was good in every way—the food was excellent, and the performances were not bad.
It was just missing a little human touch; the purposefulness was too strong.
Chu Xingchen returned to the Heaven's Mandate Pavilion, pushed open the door, and saw the bewildered gaze of his rebellious Senior Disciple.
She looked behind Chu Xingchen and asked with confusion: "Master, you didn't manage to chase Junior Brother back?"
"Why would I chase him?"
"Then why did you go out? I thought Master couldn't bear to part with Junior Brother."
"Your Master certainly went out to do proper business. Besides, why would I be reluctant?" Chu Xingchen crossed his arms and looked at Li Yingling, smiling:
"If you want to leave someday too, Master won't stop you."
Chen Baiqing was reading in a corner of the small courtyard. Hearing her Master's words, she turned around and said seriously:
"Baiqing won't leave. Baiqing wants to stay by Master's side forever."
Chu Xingchen remembered something and teased: "In our hometown, those who say such things are usually the ones who run the fastest."
These teasing words took on a different meaning in Chen Baiqing's ears. She quickly stood up and ran toward her Master, reaching out to grasp the corner of his clothes.
Chen Baiqing looked at her Master with wide eyes, her voice soft and slightly nasal:
"Baiqing didn't lie to Master."
Chu Xingchen quickly responded: "Alright, I know. Master was just joking with you."
"Really?"
"Really." Chu Xingchen ruffled the small head, then looked at Li Yingling and said, "Have you finished packing your things? We are ready to go back."
Li Yingling replied: "It was packed up long ago, Master. Let's head back."
Chu Xingchen smiled and nodded gently: "Let's go."
Chen Baiqing suddenly remembered something and quickly said: "Wait, Master, I'm going to my room to grab the candied fruit I bought."
Li Yingling glanced at Chen Baiqing walking into the room, then looked at her Master and whispered: "Master... thank you."
"Hmm?" Chu Xingchen looked at Li Yingling in confusion, "Why are you saying this suddenly?"
"I went to the Mass Grave, and I know that Master helped me take care of things there."
"Are you very touched? Didn't this move by your Master capture your heart again?"
Li Yingling nodded, then a sly smile appeared on her face and she said: "If Master hadn't mentioned it, then I would have been extremely touched."
"Damn it, your Master won't say it next time."
Li Yingling burst out laughing, but whether her Master said it or not, she was actually very touched.
Wen Qing stood aside, watching the three Master and disciples talking and laughing as they got back into the exotic beast carriage. This time, Li Yingling had taken over the driving.
However, she looked very unfamiliar with it, and the exotic beast swayed left and right as it headed out of the city.
Outside the Capital City.
Li Xingtian watched his Senior Sister, who was driving the carriage extremely awkwardly, depart.
He smiled and waved his hand towards the carriage once more.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, his Master's hand reached out from the carriage window and also waved.
Li Xingtian stared...
Hmm?
He then saw his Master shake the Spatial Ring in his hand, seemingly gesturing something.
This... did he leave something for himself inside the ring?
Li Xingtian probed the Spatial Ring with his divine sense, pushed aside the pile of Spirit Stones, and sure enough, discovered new items.
A palm-sized Gourd and a dark red broadsword with a skull-like decoration at the end of the hilt.
It looked... quite intimidating.
Li Xingtian first took out the small Gourd.
A slip of paper was attached to the Gourd.
[Blood-Restoration Gourd]
Very good... these four characters were certainly in his Master's style, and he instantly understood what was inside.
Li Xingtian gently shook the Gourd, and the sound of sloshing water came from inside. Hearing this sound, Li Xingtian's heart immediately sank.
With a final flicker of hope, he twisted the stopper off the Gourd.
He took a gentle sniff... it was still that familiar scent.
Li Xingtian's face was conflicted for a long time, but he still put the Gourd back into the Spatial Ring.
Was Master implying that he should proceed with caution in everything? Otherwise, when his situation became dire, he would be severely tormented by the medicine refined by his Master?
Yes... indeed, he felt a little chicken-hearted before even setting foot in the Central Province.
Master's farewell message was quite unique.
Li Xingtian took out the dark red broadsword from the ring.
The moment he took hold of it, an extremely fierce killing intent was transmitted into Li Xingtian's divine sense from the broadsword.
This is... a Spirit Treasure?!
Li Xingtian looked in surprise in the direction his Master had departed. Where did a Master as poor as him manage to get a Spirit Treasure for himself?
He chuckled, and also put the long broadsword into the Spatial Ring.
Now he believed that his Master truly meant it when he said they were the best in the world.
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