Chapter 776: The Leader of Tianchi Sword Sect
The good doesn’t work; the bad does!
Ding!
A cold system notification sounded in his ears:
“Task ‘Tianchi Sword Order’ triggered…”
The task involved the leader of Tianchi Sword Sect’s sword order, which had been stolen two years ago by a mysterious woman hiding in the Purple Bamboo Forest. Its whereabouts were now unknown.
Kai Xin found himself embroiled in this strange incident!
The task required Kai Xin to accompany the female disciples of Tianchi Sword Sect to meet the sect’s leader, uncover the truth, and clear his name.
Tianchi Sword Sect was located atop the Tian Shan Mountains. Its buildings weren’t as grand as those of other sects, but it exuded a noble aura of purity and harmony with nature.
Along the way, disciples of Tianchi Sword Sect (NPCs) kept casting curious glances at him…
To avoid being recognized, Kai Xin put on a conical hat to cover his face and hurriedly followed the four of them into a large hall of the sect.
“Stay here. The leader will be here soon.”
The four female disciples watched Kai Xin warily, each taking a position as if afraid he might run away, leaving him utterly speechless.
With his abilities, escaping from here would be effortless—even if the sect’s leader was a powerful being at the Mythical realm!
Yet Kai Xin was eager to understand the mystery behind the Tianchi Sword Order in his hands and the token given to him by the owner of the Purple Bamboo Forest.
As he touched the warm token, suddenly the light behind him dimmed, and the female disciples bowed, holding their swords:
“Leader!”
Their voices were in unison, their attitudes respectful.
When he turned around, Kai Xin was stunned…
The owner of the Purple Bamboo Forest!
The thief!
The leader!?
“You may leave…” The owner of the Purple Bamboo Forest entered gracefully, her steps light. She glanced at Kai Xin’s astonished face, a faint smile appearing on her lips as she ordered the disciples to leave.
The group quickly agreed.
“You… are the leader of Tianchi Sword Sect?”
“Mm.” The owner of the Purple Bamboo Forest passed by him.
Kai Xin turned around in shock and called out to her back, “Then you’re also the owner of the Purple Bamboo Forest?”
“That’s correct too.”
Her reply left Kai Xin completely confused.
“But you gave me this token.”
“I know.”
The master of the Purple Bamboo Forest finally stopped and turned around. “You were just a little kid who hadn’t even entered the gate back then, yet you managed to withstand my Sword Slave’s three attacks. You have exceptional talent—truly a gifted martial arts prodigy. At that time, I really wanted you to come with me to Tianshan. But the journey is long, the environment in Tianshan is harsh, and you were still a child…”
“Uh…”
Kai Xin was speechless, his heart surging as he listened to the master speak at length.
“But this token…”
“That was something I forged on the spot—it’s fake,” the master of the Purple Bamboo Forest said lightly, leaving Kai Xin stunned once again. “If you had braved all difficulties to come to Tianshan to find me, perhaps I would have given you a chance to inherit the legacy of my Tianchi Sword Sect… But I never expected you to end up joining the Murong family instead.”
After a pause, the master’s tone changed. “As expected, you haven’t disappointed me. In just over two years, you’ve gained fame in the martial world and even inherited everything from the Murong family. Truly, you live up to my expectations.”
“Too kind of you.”
Kai Xin’s mind was still a bit confused, but he replied humbly, “But I’m puzzled. Since the sect leader gave me this fake token, why did he still announce that it had been stolen by a thief?” It really baffled him. Perhaps…
Just as he began to piece things together, the master of the Purple Bamboo Forest sighed. “Actually, I forged the fake token because I could no longer retrieve the real one… That’s right. The true symbol of authority of my Tianchi Sword Sect was stolen two years ago. That’s why I brought my Sword Slave and pursued the thief all the way to the south of the Yangtze River. Unfortunately, that person is extremely skilled; every time we found a clue, he managed to escape.”
Kai Xin finally looked enlightened, beginning to understand.
The master of the Purple Bamboo Forest, disheartened and ready to leave, had casually given him the fake token as a substitute…
“I see.” Kai Xin breathed a huge sigh of relief.
“By the way, you must have a purpose for coming to the Tianchi Sword Sect this time, right?” The master stared at Kai Xin with a knowing gaze, a faint smile on his lips.
“That’s right. Kai Xin wishes to join Tianchi and hopes to receive your approval, sect leader.”
“Tianchi?”
The master smiled slightly. “Tianchi is a sacred place in my Tianchi Sword Sect—the place where one comprehends the essence of the Tianchi Sword Technique. It’s like a holy site for our sect! According to the rules, outsiders are strictly forbidden from entering!”
“I truly have a matter that requires me to enter Tianchi at all costs. I beg you, sect leader, to show some flexibility…” Kai Xin pleaded earnestly.
“What exactly is the matter? Why must one enter my sacred place, Tianchi?” asked the master of the Purple Bamboo Forest with a smile. “Even I, as the sect leader, cannot allow anyone to enter there at will, unless…”
“Unless what?”
Hearing the master reveal a hint, Happy quickly pressed for more details.
“Unless it’s someone who has made significant contributions or shown great kindness to our sect; only then can they enter the sacred grounds of our Tianchi Sword Sect.” The master’s reply immediately darkened Happy’s mood.
Significant contributions?
To make such a major contribution to a sect must be no easy task.
But Happy also didn’t want to miss the chance to nurture the “Heavenly Crystal”:
“I hope the sect leader can explain clearly.”
“Recently, our Tianchi Sword Sect hasn’t had any urgent matters, so I can’t help you with this either,” replied the master. “Our sect is far away from the martial world of the Central Plains, and we’ve always avoided conflicts, living in peace. The only regret is that the Tianchi Sword Token of our sect is lost somewhere out there.”
“…”
Happy was shocked.
The master continued:
“If you can help me find the sacred token of our Tianchi Sword Sect—the real Tianchi Sword Token—I might consider allowing you to enter Tianchi…”
Ding!
As soon as he finished speaking, the system promptly prompted Happy to accept the task.
Happy forced a wry smile.
With his current experience, it was easy to tell that the master’s cultivation level must be at the mythic realm. If even such a powerful expert like the master couldn’t retrieve the Tianchi Sword Token, just imagine how difficult this task was!
Taking a deep breath, Happy still agreed bravely:
“I’ll do my best. Please tell me who stole the Tianchi Sword Token…”
The master was overjoyed.
“The Tianchi Sword Token has been missing from our sect for over two years. If you can find it for me, I promise to allow you free access to our sect’s Tianchi!”
“Agreed!”
“However, this person’s identity is rather tricky. He doesn’t belong to any gang, has no worries, and is extremely powerful—many people avoid provoking him…” The master slowly uttered a name, and Happy’s eyes narrowed instantly.