Chapter 280: The End of the Harem is Solitude
Original Immortal, Immortal Iron, Original Immortal Medicine.
According to Nian Nian, the Celestial Treasure Immortal is a mystical object with power beyond this world.
Since ancient times, many have pursued them.
However, Young Master Sang specifically checked the classics and found that there was hardly any mention of the Celestial Treasure Immortal in any texts.
When he asked Master Yu Xia earlier, she also said that Si Jingzhu’s essence was only something she stumbled upon in a relic. She had no prior knowledge of its effects or the existence of the Celestial Treasure Immortal.
Even the seniors of Sword Flower Palace referred to the Immortal Iron as “mysterious foreign meteorite,” totally unaware of its true name.
But Li Shanyan was different.
His target seemed quite clear from the beginning.
Original Immortal Medicine.
Under his covert manipulations, the Holy Kingdom made its move against Floating Splendor Commerce while he hid in the shadows, aiming to obtain the Original Immortal Medicine without attracting attention.
Young Master Sang had reason to suspect that Li Shanyan knew about the existence of the Celestial Treasure Immortal.
His goal was from the start the Celestial Treasure Immortal; his attacks on Floating Splendor Commerce were merely incidental.
This made Young Master Sang particularly wary of his words.
“Are there any other people after the Celestial Treasure Immortal…?” Young Master Sang mumbled.
“Nian Nian, didn’t you say you couldn’t access information on Li Shanyan?”
“It’s just been the last two hundred years,” Nian Nian’s form gradually materialized beside him, gently adjusting her glasses and continuing, “Two hundred years ago, Li Shanyan’s life trajectory was clear as day.”
“He received guidance from a powerful figure in his youth, entered the immortal path, and soared in cultivation due to his unique insights.”
“After achieving enlightenment, he began teaching until he caught the attention of the former Holy Emperor, who brought him to Tianlang City. He gradually became the National Mentor of the Holy Kingdom.”
“Over hundreds of years, countless emperors rose and fell, but he remained steadfast, like a stabilizing needle for the Holy Kingdom.”
“Though it sounds impressive,” Nian Nian frowned her beautiful eyes, “there’s no way I couldn’t pull up his information at such a basic level.”
“So, something must have happened in the past two hundred years to evade the system’s access.”
This made Young Master Sang ponder deeply.
After a long silence, he shook his head, “No. I can’t let this go.”
“Although the Holy Kingdom probably doesn’t have any follow-up moves left, I won’t sleep soundly until I clarify what he meant by that.”
“Instead of sitting idly by, why not take the initiative?”
“Take the initiative?” Gu Yingmian, hearing Young Master Sang’s words, immediately rolled up her sleeves, “I knew it! In the end, we have to have a brawl.”
“Let’s go to Tianlang City and challenge the Holy Kingdom!”
Seeing Gu Yingmian flipping into battle maniac mode, Young Master Sang quickly intervened, “No, that’s not what I meant.”
“My whole life, I’ve played the game of surprise and unconventional methods.”
“If we can solve it with brains, there’s no need for brute force.”
“It’s not like we really have to fight the Holy Kingdom to the death; we just want to figure out what that old guy is up to.”
“For that, what we need most isn’t a show of force.”
“…but information.”
Gu Yingmian and Hua Jianglian exchanged glances.
“Uh, but it’s tough to gather information on the Holy Kingdom,” Hua Jianglian crossed her arms in frustration, “The level of exclusion in Tianlang City is absurd, especially since it has been hidden away for so long.”
“Yeah,” Gu Yingmian added, “Until now, I’ve only been invited there once during the new emperor’s ascension. I haven’t heard a peep regarding the Holy Kingdom since.”
Not just them.
Young Master Sang had previously asked Bai Ming’s Shadow Pavilion for help.
But even the Shadow Pavilion, which covered the entire underground world, knew very little about the colossal Holy Kingdom.
Trying to infiltrate the Holy Kingdom was a pipe dream. That’s why Floating Splendor Commerce had to keep being the punching bag.
Young Master Sang could buy information from Nian Nian, but he had no foothold right now and didn’t even know where to start or what information to buy.
News related to Li Shanyan was blocked.
“I need to think of a way to get to Tianlang City…” he sighed, feeling a bit of a headache.
The three of them exchanged glances and sighed simultaneously.
Great.
They probably wouldn’t come up with a solution anytime soon.
At least, he figured he wouldn’t have to rush; Li Shanyan’s failed attempt was almost the last card the Holy Kingdom had to play.
In the short run, they shouldn’t have to worry about the Holy Kingdom’s affairs anymore.
“Perfect! Since the Floating Splendor Commerce matter is resolved.”
Young Master Sang lazily stretched, “It’s time to head home. I’m starting to miss my wives.”
“Since sister Gu is here, let’s go back and have some fun together.”
Gu Yingmian’s face suddenly flushed, slightly shy as she looked down, “Okay.”
Sensing a nervous glance from Hua Jianglian, who fiddled with her fingers, Young Master Sang smiled and patted her little head.
“It’s alright.”
“Little Ying is really nice; the Sect Leader knows too. After all, we have to make it official.”
“Wh-what official?” Hua Jianglian turned beet red, stammering, “I-I-I didn’t say I wanted to go home with you…”
“Oh? Is that so?” Young Master Sang’s spirit dropped instantly, looking all dejected, “Looks like a subordinate has overstepped; I’ll take my leave—”
“Hey! Don’t go! I was just—”
Seeing the little girl’s face completely flushed and unable to speak, Gu Yingmian stifled laughter, shooting Young Master Sang a playful glare.
“You just bully Sister Hua. Hmph.”
“Sister Hua, let’s go; tonight, I’ll sleep with you, and we’ll whisper secrets.”
“Not letting him on the bed; let’s make him mad.” After saying that, she turned around and huffed at Young Master Sang.
Hua Jianglian’s face was still a bit red, her gaze fleetingly lingering on Young Master Sang before quickly escaping, obediently letting Gu Yingmian take her hand and leave the room.
Young Master Sang stood there, looking all innocent, wanting to explain, but they had already disappeared.
He could only sigh helplessly, turning to Nian Nian with a pitiful expression,
“Sigh, it seems in the end, my Nian Nian mom is the best—always loyal, never leaving my side—”
Before he could finish, Nian Nian, in solid form, lifted her beautiful leg and kicked him hard in the butt.
“Hmph. Dream on. This system isn’t sticking with a scumbag host like you.”
Nian Nian huffed, transforming into data streams slowly dispersing.
Young Master Sang, staggering from the kick, grimaced and rubbed his backside, ultimately gazing at the empty room with despair.
“Sigh.”
“Indeed, the end of the harem is just one lonely person.”
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