A life of clearness

Chapter 69: Dasi Ming Late
The Cangliuzhou market has been extremely busy these days. Even the rarely seen Yuanying cultivators are frequently seen walking around. There are only four days left before the Kaitian quota is announced.

Ten thousand places may seem like a lot, but to get one out of a hundred, the competition is extremely fierce. Moreover, for Cangliuzhou cultivators, only those who have obtained the Kaitian quota are eligible to obtain some places for training in the secret realms of the outer continents. This quota is something that any cultivator who is determined to break through the realm will not miss.

Monks were coming and going on the street. Among them, a woman in a white robe was walking leisurely on the street, holding a bird cage in her hand and whistling softly. She looked like a dandy, with a look of wealth and luxury.

The cultivators who passed by her took a look at her and lost interest when they found that she was just a small foundation-building cultivator. At this time, she was still acting like this. I'm afraid she knew that she had no hope.

Rong Qing was holding the birdcage and looking around.

It wasn't that she wanted to be idle, but there was something she had to do before she could rest assured to participate in the opening of the world. From what the inspector said, this was something that would take three years to prepare.

As she walked slowly forward and passed through more than ten large and small teleportation arrays, she finally arrived at the center of Cangliu Continent.

Go to the rooftop!
Rong Qing looked up. The largest monument in the sky had the words "Cang Liu" written on it. It was already very impressive even from the farthest point outside the city. Now, right below it, its imposing aura was extremely strong.

It seemed like it would fall from the sky in the next moment, destroying the city and all the lives below. If an ordinary person took a look at it, they would be horrified.

The monks also felt uncomfortable. However, the more powerful the pressure of this monument was, the greater the opportunity behind it. While the monks were afraid, they were more greedy.

Rong Qing retracted her gaze and looked at the huge Tiantai platform in front of her. There were 10,000 circular arenas of the same shape. Each of them was sealed with a large number of prohibitions and suspended high and low. Outside the Tiantai platform were stands like stars. Almost all the cultivators in Cangliuzhou would rush here. Among the 10,000 battles going on at the same time, there would always be one that suited their current progress. What's more, each arena almost constantly produced new winners, and the various fighting methods and experiences were enough to make the spectators gain a lot.

Participants, as long as their spiritual roots match that of the arena, can challenge the arena master. However, they can only choose one arena, and even if they lose, they can go up again, but the number of times cannot exceed ten.

Which stage is she about to stand on?

Rong Qing felt an extremely unfamiliar feeling in her heart. She had always been very low-key. In Liuguang Sword Sect, there was no such opportunity to compete in public. Even the trip to Wuwang Mountain a few days ago was just a life-and-death struggle between a few people. In a few days, she would have to participate in the competition to win a place under the attention of the public. Rong Qing knew she shouldn't do that, but she still felt a little nervous.

There were also a few monks around staring at the Tiantai platform. They probably wanted to feel the atmosphere of the arena before the competition.

The Tiantai was usually sealed, and the area around it was full of the real powerful people in Cangliuzhou, including the inspector's mansion, which was also here.

Rong Qing came out this time to visit the chief of Tianyin Division. The chief always made a high profile and grand appearance every time he went out in the late Ming Dynasty. This also led to everyone in Cangliuzhou knowing that she lived in the cave next to Dengtiantai.

"I was wondering if you would show up." Rong Qing said softly. Next to her, a young man in white suddenly appeared. "You act very similarly to the Sword Master and the others."

Before shrinking the earth into an inch, he would reveal the spatial fluctuations to her perception.

I would silently predict some of her actions. If I agree, I would help her. If I disagree... I would also have ways to stop her.

"With me following you, the people of Tianyin Division will not dare to stop you, and the Grand Division will also pay more attention to your words." Chu Yuan did not take off his hood. However, his face was not needed, his robes and his identity were enough to represent the attitude of Liuguang Sword Sect.

"You're right. Do I owe you a favor?" Rong Qing asked as she walked towards the cave where the Tianyinsi lived.

She asked this question because she wanted to see Chu Yuan's attitude.

"All karma will be paid off in the future. Today is not a debt."

"What a good theory of borrowing and returning." Rong Qing chuckled, "You don't even mind Master's woman. How heartless." Even the possessive desire that should have appeared did not appear.

Rong Qing looked calm and composed, but only she knew that her heart was filled with anxiety and worry, as if she was sinking into a bottomless abyss.

She was most afraid of the Sword Master and Daozi's ability to predict the future.

Rong Qing couldn't imagine how much advantage they could gain from this.

The thing that worried her the most was her future with Jong-su, which she still didn't dare to ask.

"If you want to consider practicing together, I need to tell you that this will be beneficial to you." Chu Yuan said softly, "You will know in the future. We will not harm you."

"Yeah." He sneered. "You hurt me but you don't hurt me." How hypocritical.

Rong Qing kicked a piece of gravel with her toes. When the Zhongyu Sword Master pointed at Chu Yuan and directly said that he would be the future Daozi, Rong Qing was already heartbroken.

Now she no longer has such thoughts, but she still can't escape this matter.

But the other party seemed to have never worried that she would become a god ahead of time and be freed from the agreement. Instead, he kept giving her various benefits, including the pill and what happened today.

If she accepted this benefit, she would owe karma. But Rong Qing had to accept it. According to normal means, she would never be able to obtain such a treasure. With her own aptitude and understanding, if she could break through, she would not be trapped in the half-step transformation of the spirit.

How can everything in this world go as I wish? Rong Qing sighed in her heart.

Rong Qing stopped in front of an ancient courtyard. Two beautiful maids stood at the door with their heads down. When they saw the visitor, they looked a little surprised.

"Greetings, Taoist Chu Yuan." They immediately stepped forward to pay their respects. They did not forget Rong Qing, "How is this Taoist friend?" Even though they were all at the Jindan stage, and Rong Qing was only at the foundation stage.

Rong Qing returned the gift and spoke softly about the purpose of her visit.

"The Grand Master happens to be free today." One of the maids said with a smile in her eyes, "Master Chuyuan and fellow Daoist Yu, please follow us." As she spoke, she opened the ban on the door and led the way.

In fact, they both knew that if she hadn't had Chu Yuan by her side, the Grand Secretary would have been "very busy" today. Rong Qing could of course reveal her identity, but she had no power or cultivation in the Sword Sect, and even if the Grand Secretary knew her identity in the Sword Sect, he might not take it seriously. Unless, she used the news about Concubine Ji as a bargaining chip to impress the Grand Secretary.

Two maids led Chu Yuan and Rong Qing into the guest room and then quietly left.

This was the first time that Rong Qing met the Grand Secretary of the Tianyin Division, in the late Ming Dynasty.

The Taoist robe was also white, but it was covered with golden patterns, which was extremely gorgeous. His face was covered with a white mask, but it was not scary. On his forehead was a golden phoenix with its head lowered. Its flamboyant tail feathers spread to the sides of his eyes and face. He had a sacred and noble temperament.

"Another mask?" Rong Qing thought to herself. She was almost traumatized by the person she was facing.

Her mind raced. This Tianyinsi had existed since the Ji Dynasty, and was a major force in the Ji Dynasty that was comparable to the state religion. Rong Qing didn't believe that it had no connection with the royal family. She didn't know if the mask of this Dasi Ming Mo was of the same origin as that of the Ji family, or if they were in opposition to each other...

"You two, please take a seat." Mingmo knelt behind the table. Her figure was extremely petite, like a young girl, but her voice was rather mature. "Today, it was this Daoist Yu who wanted to see me. Is Mingmo right?" She tilted her head to look at Rongqing.

"It's me." Rong Qing said in a deep voice, "The Tianyin Division has been in charge of the North for a thousand years, and has been regulating the relationship between the North's cultivation world and the countries in the secular world. I wonder if the Grand Division knows about the Jing Kingdom south of the South China Sea?"

Ming Mo was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Since you said it is south of the South China Sea, then it is not the North. I don't know what is happening outside the North, and it is not under the jurisdiction of the Tianyin Division."

"That's wrong. There are very few ships going south of the South China Sea. The merchant ship I took to Jing State was one belonging to the Tianyin Division. With the strength of the Tianyin Division, it is impossible that they have not heard any news about what happened to the three northern continents of Jing State. As for whether it is under the jurisdiction of the Tianyin Division, the news about the woman I am going to talk about next will definitely interest the Grand Secretary. It is even more closely related to the Tianyin Division."

Ming Mo heard this and did not comment. Suddenly he looked at Chu Yuan from the side and asked, "Does Daoist Yu's attitude represent that of the Sword Sect?"

Chu Yuan nodded. "The sword masters have no objection to what Uncle Yu wants to do." The young man's voice was clear and cold, but it revealed very important information.

As a high official in the late Ming Dynasty, it is impossible for him not to understand the meaning.

Ming Mo originally thought that Rong Qing was just a promising disciple of the Sword Sect, so she also got a place to come to Cangliuzhou. He didn't expect that she was actually Chu Yuan's uncle. The reason why Chu Yuan personally recognized her as his uncle was of course not because of her seniority, but because of her mastership, which was absolutely a direct lineage. There was no need to care about Rong Qing's cultivation. Just knowing that she was the disciple of Master Ji Ming was enough for Ming Mo to pay attention to her.

Moreover, since Chu Yuan mentioned the sword masters, it means that the three sword masters all know what Rong Qing wants to say. Ming Mo knows that the importance of this matter is self-evident. Even if Tianyinsi doesn't want to intervene, it has to intervene.

"I see." Ming Mo sighed. "Ming Mo is now in Cang Liuzhou, and I am afraid that I am not capable of dispatching the various departments in the department. However, since this matter is very urgent, Daoist Yu, please tell me directly. I can still make some general arrangements before going to the Tiantai to start the competition."

"Thank you very much for your help." Rong Qing bowed.

"You two can discuss this matter." Chu Yuan pointed at the bird cage Rong Qing had placed on the table and asked her, "I'm somewhat interested in it. Can you lend it to me for a while?"

Rong Qing was a little stunned. This myna left by the master was originally placed in Gong's house. After Zhong Xiu was captured, the myna became increasingly weak, so she took it out for a walk. A thick layer of black cloth was deliberately covered outside the birdcage to block its sight and prevent it from being frightened.

Chu Yuan should be looking for an excuse to give them the space to talk, Rong Qing thought.

(End of this chapter)