frightfiction Chapter 936 Zhao Qing: Ah, right, right, the great responsibility is yours!
Chapter 936 Zhao Qing: Ah, right, right, the great responsibility is yours!
overseas.
Nangong Ancient Clan.
Deep within the Sixth Ancestral Temple.
The ice palace was empty and desolate; within the light curtain created by the incense offerings, all was pitch black…
After the hasty tidying up, Chu Xin left her ice palace here, so that the family could rest temporarily and suppress the surrounding heat...
"Nanxiang Sea Area..."
Her clear, crisp voice echoed continuously.
The short girl narrowed her almond-shaped eyes, gazing at the jade slip that was faintly visible in the light screen.
He then reminded Zhao Qingsihe, who was standing nearby, that it was time to go and take a look.
The jade slip that was taken away by the patriarch last night has now been returned.
But for that.
Zhao Qingsihe simply smiled and shook his head, appearing completely unmoved.
No hurries?
It's not like we're here to steal or rob; this is our own home... uh, no, this seems to be Xiao Nangong's home.
Theft by those in charge.
Zhao Qing was perfectly clear about this, and since he had already become the Sixth Patriarch, how could he be satisfied with just two jade slips?
Moreover……
Qi and blood are subtly perceived through the Nine Luminaries.
Another Golden Core cultivator has arrived from outside.
Don't even say it.
Surprisingly, the sixth ancestral hall was quite busy.
"Nangong Qi".
Si He's perception was clearly far superior to Zhao Qing's, and he immediately smiled lazily and whispered, revealing the identity of the person who came out.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qing...
Those eyes, which had initially held some doubt and curiosity, suddenly became incredibly fascinating!
Xiao Nangong also roughly knew the cause and effect.
At this moment, she raised an eyebrow in surprise, smiled and said softly, "In terms of bloodline, this is really your great-grandson, your direct descendant. It would be too outrageous to kill him."
Zhao Qing: ???
My great-grandson?
He couldn't help but smile as he chatted idly with Xiao Nangong: "Who is my son?"
Nangong Yao: ...
The short girl pouted sullenly.
"Dead long ago."
"Your grandson is a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator; he used to be in charge of some business in Zhongzhou..."
"I don't know now..."
Oh……
That's it.
Zhao Qing and Si He exchanged knowing glances.
Unfortunately, I don't have...
Eh?
"Where is my Daoist partner?"
Zhao Qing spoke sarcastically, boasting to Si He and Xiao Nangong.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nangong...
His expression actually became curious.
The Sixth Patriarch's Daoist companion...
She hesitated for a moment, then said, "The Xia family's predecessors, I suppose."
"The rise of the Sixth Patriarch occurred thousands of years ago. At that time, most of the ancestral halls of the ancient clans were formed through intermarriage. Now that they have reached this level of cultivation, the interests of the clan should be the priority. They should have already separated and returned to their ancestral halls long ago."
Zhao Qing looked thoughtful and nodded slightly.
Then he chatted with Xiao Nangong about other matters.
The Phoenix Maiden acted too quickly earlier.
They didn't even bother with a soul search; they burned the Sixth Patriarch to ashes on the spot.
So much so that now, even though he's using the alias of the Sixth Patriarch, he needs Xiao Nangong's guidance in many things...
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at the same time.
Outside this sixth ancestral temple.
After Nangong Qi met with Nangong Ruoyou.
After only a slight hesitation, they still chose to steer the spirit boat straight to the ancestral hall.
What you see.
This is the same situation as Nangong Ruoyou.
The entire ancestral hall was dark and blurry, making it impossible to perceive any direction...
Nangong Qi's posture was respectful.
He wasn't too surprised, as he had already learned some of the possible circumstances from Nangong Ruoyou.
And now he has come.
It wasn't explored in depth.
He bowed deeply and respectfully whispered, "Great-grandfather."
"This disciple has important matters to report."
The words came out.
The dark shrine was deathly silent; there was no response.
Nangong Qi remained bowed and waited.
After several breaths had passed, and he was certain that the Sixth Patriarch was not paying attention to him,
He then whispered, "Zhuang Han, who was originally in charge of organizing the jade slips, has disappeared."
"There was not a trace of them within the entire clan."
"I have also searched all the districts and even sent messages to the Qiu and Hu families, but I have not heard of Zhuang Han."
"After all, Zhuang Han isn't of the Nangong bloodline. Could it be that he coveted the resources of the state and secretly left? There's still a lot of information about him..."
Nangong Qi's meticulous report showed his deep concern and seriousness.
but……
Where did he ever check the various responsible areas?
They did not send any messages to the Qiu or Hu families.
She had simply taken a stroll around the outskirts of the clan and found that Zhuang Han and Qiu Lin were not there... which she found strange.
He had just learned that Zhuang Han had died inside the ancestral hall.
Therefore... he embellished the story to show how serious he was.
Come to think of it...
Zhuang Han died at his great-grandfather's place.
It must have angered my great-grandfather...
I'm sure I'll get the better of people if I say it like that...
however.
Even with Nangong Qi's earnest and responsible attitude.
There was still no response from the dark and gloomy ancestral hall.
This made Nangong Qi feel anxious and uneasy...
I just ran into Ruoyou, and she said that her great-grandfather was here...
He received no response.
They dared not make any rash moves, much less venture even half a step deeper.
He wasn't even qualified to handle the tasks of organizing the jade slips; all he knew was from what he'd heard from Nangong Ruoyou and Zhuang Han...
The ancestral hall was pitch black.
The man bowed respectfully without raising his head.
ding dong...
ding dong...
The faint sound of dripping water coming from deep within the ancestral hall made people even more anxious and uneasy.
...in the blink of an eye.
Half an hour had already passed!
Nangong Qi lowered his head and waited for a full half hour.
Inside this shrine.
Finally, the Sixth Patriarch's calm words echoed back!
"How long have you been cultivating within the clan?"
The Sixth Patriarch's voice was calm as he inquired, without mentioning Zhuang Han in the slightest.
Nangong Qi heard this.
But a sudden surge of joy welled up inside him.
Great-grandfather was actually paying attention to his cultivation level!
this--
This is unprecedented!
Zhuang Han really did make a mistake... His report came at just the right time!
I need to thank Ruoyou properly afterwards...
Think about this.
Nangong Qi naturally bowed his head and knelt down, forcibly suppressing his inner joy, and respectfully said, "Grandfather, this disciple has been cultivating for thirty-seven years."
"I am already at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. If I can receive the patronage and favor of my ancestors, I will definitely have a chance to reach the Nascent Soul realm within ten years..."
He responded in this way.
Zhao Qing, of course, wouldn't hesitate either.
If the younger generation of the clan wants an opportunity... how could we refuse?!
We absolutely have to give it to them!
Ever since.
Soon, the Sixth Patriarch's poignant words echoed once again within the ancestral hall.
That meaningful tone would make even the most powerful cultivator tremble with excitement, unable to contain themselves!
I only heard—
The ancestors sighed with emotion.
"Let's go out for a walk."
"If this is the case overseas, then the Central Plains also need someone..."
Hear this!
Nangong Qi immediately raised his eyes respectfully, looking into the darkness and earnestly volunteering: "If Grandfather has important matters to bring back to Shengzhou, this disciple can set off immediately!"
He was so resolute.
My heart was trembling with excitement!
Go back to Zhongzhou!
Now, given his current situation overseas, his ancestors have instructed him to return to the Central Plains!
A great mission from heaven!
The opportunity lies with me!
The doting affection is beyond words!
……
Inside the Ice Palace, Zhao Qing saw this at a glance.
I really couldn't help but laugh.
Si He and Xiao Nangong smiled lightly, their lips curving into arched brows, their breaths becoming lighter.
Zhao Qing paused for a moment to think.
Beneath the illusory illusion, the Sixth Patriarch's voice continued to echo...
"Ah."
"The Secret Order of the Six Shrines—"
As soon as these words came out.
Nangong Qi was bewildered in the hall, then his heart trembled violently!
A secret order!?
it is good!
He immediately became respectful, his voice booming with the imposing presence of a thousand men: "Disciple is here!"
……
quickly!
The words of the ancestors echoed, and the so-called secret order was passed on to him alone!
It's absolutely exhilarating!
“Since the migration across the sea during the calamity, the Bodhi Holy Land has been newly established, and there is still no one to oversee the outer areas.”
"The jade mandarin ducks have vanished, and I can no longer hear them."
"You may go to the Bodhi Holy Land and organize the news within the state clearly."
Bodhi Holy Land!
I! ?
Nangong Qi was overjoyed; he never imagined that his ancestors would bestow upon him the Jade Capital inheritance!
Even within the ancient clans, one needs to make significant contributions to have this opportunity...
Although he did not wish to become a monk in this life.
but……
Something is better than nothing!
Moreover, this inheritance of the Jade Capital is just the beginning; the Six Shrines will bear even greater responsibilities!
He immediately nodded emphatically and bowed deeply.
"This disciple will dedicate myself wholeheartedly to the clan and fulfill the duties of Cuiyuan!"
"We will keep you informed of any developments within the state and deliver them to the clan!"
Oh?
Zhao Qing was surprised to hear this.
No, no.
What are you delivering?
He hesitated for a moment...
The indifferent voice echoed once again throughout the hall.
"There is unrest among the various ethnic groups in the state; you should simply wait for the right opportunity."
"also--"
"The Jian family of Zhongzhou has a descendant named Xiao Jian. This person is quite extraordinary for you."
"If you have any information about his current situation, I will grant you an opportunity."
!!!
Upon hearing this.
Nangong Qi understood immediately!
The clan is already preparing to return to the Holy State!
He will go ahead to the Bodhi Holy Land to secretly gather information about the Jian family!
Jane's... Little Jane...
To me, it has an extraordinary origin...
It must be a high-ranking Nascent Soul cultivator from the Jian family who perished years ago, whose primordial spirit has now returned in a new body...
Then we'll have to be more careful.
After he had clearly understood everything, he spoke solemnly and earnestly: "Regarding the matter of the essence blood that the ancestor instructed me to leave behind, I will leave the details on the jade slip."
"Afterwards, he went to the Dharma Hall to receive the Bodhi lineage."
"We must depart for the Holy State today!"
The words fell.
Inside the ice palace deep within the ancestral hall.
Zhao Qing raised an eyebrow in surprise, giving Xiao Nangong a strange look.
What Dharma Hall?
What is the transmission of knowledge?
I sent him to the outskirts of the holy site, but who told him to receive the inheritance?
That's quite a dream...
And to this.
Xiao Nangong and Si He exchanged glances, their almond-shaped eyes narrowed, already bursting with joy.
For Nangong Qi...
The Sixth Patriarch gave these instructions.
Isn't that just giving him a great opportunity?
All are default settings.
She winked at Zhao Qingfei, indicating that it didn't matter and that he could go and collect it.
Zhao Qing saw this.
And finally, I realized what it meant.
He himself was a powerful patriarch!
like……
Forget it.
He didn't care whether Nangong Qi would get a taste of the benefits.
Anyway, it's not like I gave it to them.
Take it from wherever you like...
He immediately said calmly, "Make your own plans, go ahead."
This is his explanation.
He's just here to cause trouble for Nangong Qi.
They sent him to a hamlet outside the Bodhi Holy Land to lie low, using the identity and resources of the Nangong bloodline to secretly investigate the mysterious Xiao Jian of the Jian family.
...Basically, life and death are preordained, and wealth and status are determined by fate.
This can also be considered as contributing to the clan.
—This deserves praise.
soon.
Nangong Qi stood up, his entire demeanor seemingly transformed, now filled with a solemnity as if shouldering a great responsibility, and bowed deeply once more…
Only then did he turn and leave the dark and crowded ancestral hall.
……
After a while.
Inside the ice palace of the ancestral temple.
Zhao Qing was in a good mood. He raised his hand and summoned the three jade slips to examine them.
In reality...
He was actually enjoying it at that moment...
What's so great about Zhuang Han's disguise?!
It has to be the Sixth Patriarch!
...It's still Huang Nu, this senior sister, who knows how to enjoy life.
at the same time.
Si He lay down lazily and comfortably on the crystal ice couch, enjoying her current situation as well.
But I was also wondering... what if these old ancestors held a meeting?
To go or not to go?
She herself wasn't sure if she could handle it...
Xiao Nangong smiled and approached Zhao Qing to examine the jade slip in his hand.
This is truly a case of finding something you've been searching for but never actually doing!
Three jade slips.
Two of them were sent back by Nangong Ruoyou from the lineage of the Three Shrines Family Head!
Another one was kept by Nangong Qi himself, a copy of the collection list of all the martial artists' blood essence gathered over the past two years...
It also includes origins... qualifications...
Zhao Qing examined the jade slip with a smile, his fingers rhythmically tapping it.
tsk...
check?
What's the point of investigating this?!
Just stay here, and someone will come to deliver a message.
Just wait for the random drop...
"Southern Xiang Sea, the remnants of the demon race."
"Seven secret ruins."
“Tourmaline bloodline… Crimson dragon bloodline… Black python…”
Zhao Qing examined it carefully.
His smile faded slightly.
Regarding the Southern Xiang Sea... there are no mortal beings there, but rather a demon race's former territory rich in spiritual energy.
Wild beasts roam freely, and half-demons are occasionally seen.
According to the records that have been revised multiple times, it is even more primitive than the mortal realm...
But inside!
However, there are quite a few beings with bloodlines similar to dragons, serpents, and pythons.
The Three Shrines area.
Staring at this message jade slip.
What they're going to do is self-evident!
This commotion and situation are already threatening Qingying's existence.
However, the Nangong clan has no luck to draw them in.
There were no direct clues like Qian Yueze, Zheng Hong Tongbao, or anything similar.
"Three ancestral halls, six ancestral halls."
Nangong Yao leaned closer, frowning and speaking softly.
At least for now, it is foreseeable that... the three ancestral halls are the most important, the six ancestral halls are the secondary ones, and many other ancestral halls and lineages within the clan are also involved.
The Three Shrines Ancestor is a Dao-Merging Immortal Lord. According to the Phoenix, there may be a Jade Capital Tower Master behind the Three Shrines...
"Um--"
Zhao Qing nodded slightly and temporarily placed the jade slip back in its original position.
There are no plans to take any action.
Right now, the most urgent thing is to put on my disguise and get some extra lessons from Xiao Nangong.
After all, he was the Sixth Patriarch, directly the source.
As long as we can stay safe here, that's fine.
Zhuang Han and Qiu Lin's mess can be considered cleaned up...
As for the jade slip containing the essence blood left behind by Nangong Qi...
Zhao Qing didn't think about it any further.
After glancing at it casually, he tossed it to Xiao Nangong to look at.
He had been very curious about where his essence would end up.
But now that things have come to this, there's no point in being too curious anymore.
After all, Qingying is only three years old right now, and will be three and a half after winter. She's currently learning arithmetic at the Ranfu Academy in Qianyue County...
Her blood could not possibly be found in the Nangong clan.
The collection of essence blood has only just begun... and it is an even bigger project.
……
After Zhao Qing figured out the situation, he put on his vest, which was a safer option for the time being.
He then instructed his beloved wife to activate the Heavenly Evolution Diagram.
They released Bone Woman and Lemon Girl Ye Xi together.
Now that we are in the empty ancestral hall, it is a good opportunity for everyone to brainstorm and catch up on our lessons with Xiao Nangong. How can we, as the ancestors, not know anything?
As for the aunt and the wife, they stayed in the secret realm to cultivate. Since the two were close to the Nascent Soul realm, there was no need for them to simply tutor each other.
Qinghuan will also stay home to keep her mother company for the time being...
Few people visit the ancestral hall.
Soon, two days and one night had passed.
For Zhao Qing and his group...
So far, there haven't been any major mishaps.
That's how they managed to maintain this facade.
Just a blink of an eye.
On the third night after Zhuang Han's death.
at last……
A Nascent Soul cultivator returned from overseas. The woman's cold eyes were sharp as she flew past the outer perimeter of the clan in her boat, heading straight for the Sixth Ancestral Shrine...