Chapter 19: Right Minister, Sun Shu’ao
The young lady’s willow brows slightly furrowed. That murderous intent from earlier had truly frightened her.
But in the blink of an eye, Qin Wuyi had reverted to the harmless scholarly appearance.
“Miss, this Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid is somewhat useful to me. Please let me have it.”
“Let you? This miss has never let go of anything she’s set her eyes on!”
There was still an expert hiding behind the other party. Qin Wuyi didn’t want to act rashly.
But now, if he didn’t make a move, he likely wouldn’t have another chance.
The Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid was extremely important, a heaven and earth spiritual essence that could be encountered but not sought. If purchased, it would cost at least 100,000 spirit crystals!
“If you have the ability, defeat me first before talking!”
Before Qin Wuyi could act, a fragrant breeze assailed his face.
Where was this a little chili pepper?
Clearly a rose with thorns!
Facing the fierce gale, a cold gleam flashed before Qin Wuyi’s eyes as he narrowly dodged the hidden weapon at the whip’s front end.
In an instant, nine stars simultaneously appeared behind the young lady!
The girl before him was at most sixteen years old, yet she had already condensed nine stars. Such talent would be outstanding even in the Qufu Academy.
“Hmph!”
Having missed, the young lady was obviously a bit angered and attacked again with a charming shout.
Qin Wuyi didn’t dare slack off. Seven stars rose behind him as he gathered spiritual energy between his hands. Seeing the whip like a black python, he suddenly grabbed it.
Bang!
Fiercely stomping his right foot, he pulled tightly amidst surging distance.
“Let go!”
Under the young lady’s full-power spiritual energy, she couldn’t move an inch, her face flushing completely red.
She didn’t understand. She clearly had nine stars, so why was she losing to Qin Wuyi in this contest of strength?
“Alright!”
Qin Wuyi nodded and immediately released his grip.
As a result, due to inertia, the young lady flew backwards and fell on her butt.
“You…”
“You…”
“Bully!”
As if having suffered a great injustice, the young lady’s eyes flashed with tears like a collapsing dam as she suddenly wailed.
“Grandpa! This bad guy bullied me. Come help me quickly!”
Seeing her tear-stained appearance, Qin Wuyi could only sigh helplessly, “You were the one who told me to let go. Why are you crying now?”
Just then, a vast gale howled over.
It was like raging tidal waves, nearly pressing Qin Wuyi to use his full strength.
“I already told you, it’s not like the royal capital here. Not everyone will indulge you…”
Along with those words, an old man with white hair slowly walked over.
The wrinkles on his face were like tree bark. His seemingly dim eyes contained a cold gleam as he looked at Qin Wuyi with interest.
Standing with hands behind his back, he spoke with a hint of apology, “Little brother, my granddaughter is used to being willful and domineering. Please don’t take offense.”
“It’s fine.”
As he spoke, the old man walked to the boulder and raised his hand.
Spiritual energy surged and the Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid automatically floated in midair.
Dongtian Realm!
This old man was actually an expert of the Dongtian Realm?!
Carefully observing the other party’s attire, Qin Wuyi calmly said, “When Sun Shu’ao governed Chu, the Chu Kingdom became hegemonic in three years!”
“So you are the Chu Kingdom’s Right Minister, Sun Shu’ao…”
Hearing this, the old man was stunned for a moment before laughing bitterly, “How did you know?”
“You just told me.”
“What?”
The young lady appeared a bit angry and immediately said, “What nonsense are you spouting? How exactly did you know our identities?”
“Coming from the royal capital, with such a domineering and willful granddaughter that no one dares offend. In the Chu Kingdom, who doesn’t know Right Minister Sun’s granddaughter Sun Hongye has always been domineering and hot-tempered?”
Hearing such an evaluation, Sun Hongye immediately became angry and retorted from behind, “Who’s domineering and hot-tempered?”
As the saying goes, good news doesn’t leave the door while bad news spreads a thousand miles.
The Chu Kingdom’s Left Minister Huang Xie and Right Minister Sun Shu’ao.
With the two of them assisting, the Chu Kingdom was prosperous and thriving with the people at peace.
However, Lord Chunshen was advanced in years and had already retired, returning to Qufu City.
“I presume Right Minister is here to attend Lord Chunshen’s birthday banquet, right?”
“Haha, interesting. Truly interesting!”
Sun Shu’ao became even more interested in the youth before him. To have such meticulous thoughts was extremely rare.
To be able to deduce his identity from those few simple sentences also greatly surprised him.
Sun Shu’ao casually waved his hand and the Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid spun through the air towards Qin Wuyi.
Without any hesitation, Qin Wuyi put it away.
“Farewell.”
Qin Wuyi turned to leave without a second thought.
“Hey, you’re just leaving like this? How rude. You’re not even going to say thanks?”
“I think I’m a bit more polite than someone directly calling others ‘hey’.”
“You’re asking for a beating!”
In the royal capital, Sun Hongye was the type to act wantonly. Who dared offend her?
Seeing her lash out with the whip again, Sun Shu’ao stopped her, “Don’t be rude!”
He looked at Qin Wuyi with unfathomable eyes.
“Then what is your name?”
Sun Shu’ao noticed the verdant green Earth Sect jade token and said, “It seems little brother is a disciple of the Qufu Academy’s Earth Sect?”
“Qin Wuyi.” He knew if he didn’t say it, it would only cause more unnecessary trouble.
“Qin… Wuyi? What a strange name!”
After saying that, Qin Wuyi turned and left.
Seeing him leave just like that, Sun Hongye immediately pouted, “Grandpa, why did you give him the Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid?”
Sun Shu’ao smiled bitterly and sighed, “If I hadn’t happened to be nearby, your little life would have been lost!”
“Him?” Sun Hongye looked disdainful. “He’s only at Seven Stars. Is he that powerful?”
“Seven Stars? Perhaps…”
Sun Shu’ao gazed into the distance, pondering in his heart.
When he arrived, he had clearly sensed a murderous aura, but it vanished in an instant.
At that time, the cultivation was definitely not just at the Star Mastery level!
Rather, it was Tiantong!
Could it be he sensed wrong?
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I find it interesting how the story blends elements of traditional Chinese culture, like the concept of cultivation and spiritual energy, with more modern themes like the power dynamics between different kingdoms and political figures.
The way Qin Wuyi is able to sense Sun Shu’ao’s cultivation level and then hide his own reminds me of those classic martial arts novels where the protagonist always seems to have some hidden depths that surprise everyone around them.
I wonder what the significance of the nine stars and seven stars is in terms of cultivation levels. Is it like a ranking system, or does it represent something more abstract?
The fact that Sun Hongye is so used to getting her way and being indulged by everyone around her is a pretty common trope in these kinds of stories. It’ll be interesting to see how she grows and develops as a character over time.
I’m curious about the backstory between the Chu Kingdom and the Qufu Academy. Are they allies, or is there some kind of rivalry or tension between them?
The way Qin Wuyi is able to keep his cool and not get flustered even when faced with someone as powerful as Sun Shu’ao is pretty impressive. It takes a lot of confidence and self-control to pull that off.
I wonder what kind of techniques or abilities are associated with the different cultivation levels. Do you gain new powers as you progress, or is it more about refining and strengthening what you already have?
The fact that Qin Wuyi is willing to walk away from the Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid at first, even though it’s clearly very valuable, says a lot about his character. He’s not the type to be swayed by material things.
I’m curious to know more about Lord Chunshen and why he’s so respected by everyone. Is he just a powerful cultivator, or is there more to his story than that?
The way Sun Shu’ao stops Sun Hongye from attacking Qin Wuyi at the end is a nice touch. It shows that even though he’s clearly very powerful, he’s not the type to abuse his authority or let his granddaughter run wild.
I wonder what the Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid actually does. Is it some kind of magical plant that enhances cultivation, or does it have other properties that make it so valuable?
The fact that Qin Wuyi is able to deduce so much about Sun Shu’ao and Sun Hongye just from a few small details is a classic detective move. It reminds me of those old-school mystery novels where the protagonist is always ten steps ahead of everyone else.
I’m curious to see how the relationship between Qin Wuyi and Sun Hongye develops over time. Will they become rivals, or will they eventually learn to respect and understand each other?
The way the story casually drops in details about the larger world, like the fact that the Chu Kingdom became hegemonic under Sun Shu’ao’s governance, helps to create a sense of depth and history to the setting.
I wonder what kind of challenges or obstacles Qin Wuyi will face as he continues on his journey. Will he encounter other powerful cultivators like Sun Shu’ao, or will his biggest battles be more internal?
The fact that Sun Shu’ao is willing to give up the Rootless Blue Cliff Orchid to Qin Wuyi in the end suggests that he sees something special in him. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out in the future.
I’m curious about the different sects within the Qufu Academy and how they differ from each other. Do they have different philosophies or approaches to cultivation, or is it more about personal preference?
I wonder what kind of role the Chu Kingdom will play in the larger story. Will they become allies or enemies of Qin Wuyi and the Qufu Academy, or will they have their own agenda entirely?
The fact that Qin Wuyi is able to hold his own against someone as powerful as Sun Hongye even though he’s supposedly only at the Seven Stars level is a testament to his skill and potential. It makes me excited to see how much stronger he’ll become as the story goes on.
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