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Chapter 245 - 183: The Immortal Artifact of the
Chapter 245 - 183: The Immortal Artifact of the
Chapter 245: Chapter 183: The Immortal Artifact of the
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Translator: 549690339 I
After entering Yan City, Chu Xiong did not immediately head to the North Prince Mansion. Instead, he wandered around Yan City to catch up on the recent situation.
Back in Sufeng City, he had heard about the annihilation of the Heavy Cavalry of North City, and so he was very curious about this news. He went around inquiring about the state of the Black Cavalry, wanting to know if the Black Cavalry had truly been destroyed. However, his inquiries also drew the attention of the Jinyiwei Guard in Yan City.
It didn’t take long for the news of Chu Xiong’s presence in Yan City to reach Lu Chen’s ears.
Upon hearing that his grandfather had come, Lu Chen felt somewhat surprised. He had not expected Chu Xiong to come looking for him in North City after losing the position of Family Head.
In the study, Lu Chen pondered for a moment before saying to the Jinyiwei guards by his side, “Arrange it, I wish to meet my grandfather.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Meanwhile.
Chu Xiong had already checked into an inn run by Mysterious Moon Palace. He planned to spend a few more days touring before going to the North Prince Mansion to see his grandson.
Although Yan City could not compare to the prosperity of Sufeng City, its potential was tremendous. He discovered that there were quite a few merchants in Yan City, nearly rivaling those of Sufeng City.
In this era, emphasizing agriculture over commerce, only in some cities where aristocratic families congregated would such bustling trade and commerce occur.
Chu Xiong hadn’t expected to see caravans coming and going in Yan City, and he was keen to understand what the business environment in Yan City was like. After settling into the inn, Chu Xiong sat in his room drinking tea and resting when there was a knock at the door. Thinking it was the inn’s attendant, he asked, “What is it?”
Immediately, a man’s voice came from outside the room, “Master Chu, my master wishes to meet with you.”
Upon hearing this, the teacup in Chu Xiong’s hand suddenly halted in midair.
Master Chu?
They’ve recognized me?
I’ve just arrived in Yan City, and already I have been identified?
Chu Xiong set down his teacup and asked, “Who is your master?”
The person outside replied, “If Master Chu follows me, you will find out. Please rest assured, Master Chu, our master is someone you know.”
Someone I know?
Chu Xiong was curious. He didn’t seem to have any acquaintances in Yan City, right?
Those he knew were all in the North Prince Mansion.
Such as Chu Yuqin and Chu Qingli.
But he didn’t remember them creating any forces or becoming someone’s master.
Clearly, the person outside was referring to someone else.
Without giving it further thought, Chu Xiong got to his feet.
Since he had already been recognized by someone, there was no point in hiding any longer.
He wanted to see for himself which acquaintance had also come to Yan City.
Chu Xiong then opened the door and saw a Jinyiwei guard dressed in black and red standing at the entrance. He was taken aback for a moment.
He was unaware of the Jinyiwei as an organization, but he had seen similarly dressed individuals at the city gate announcing the reform, which indicated that this person was likely from the North Prince Mansion.
If it was someone from the North Prince Mansion, who else could the master of the house be?
Realizing this, Chu Xiong had a moment of clarity. He had intended to visit the North Prince Mansion a few days later, but his grandson had already discovered him shortly after he entered the city.
Well, then.
It was time to meet his grandson earlier than planned.
With that in mind, Chu Xiong followed the Jinyiwei guard to a restaurant next to the inn, run by Mysterious Moon Palace, and then they entered a private room.
Upon entering the private room, Chu Xiong immediately saw a face that was unfamiliar yet familiar.
Seeing Chu Xiong, Lu Chen said with a smile, “Grandfather, it’s been a while. How come you didn’t tell me, your grandson, that you were coming to Yan City?”
Chu Xiong was startled for a moment and quickly bowed, saying, “This commoner pays respects to Your Highness.”
Lu Chen stepped forward and, supporting Chu Xiong by his arms, said, “Grandfather, what’s the meaning of this? We are meeting privately, there’s no need for such formality between us.”
Chu Xiong replied, “Your Highness, propriety cannot be discarded.”
Lu Chen smiled without dwelling on the topic and used the system to identify Chu Xiong’s information.
[Name: Chu Xiong]
[Identity: Former Chu Family Master, 86 years old, extremely fond of his daughter. Ever since Chu Yue’s death, he transferred this affection to the North Prince. Having been stripped of his position as Family Head, he came to Yan City to see how his grandson was faring, as well as to verify whether his grandson really was the Sum Emperor’s pawn.]
[Strength: Master Realm]
[Loyalty: 95]
Seeing Chu Xiong’s personal information, Lu Chen was somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected Chu Xiong to value his grandson from outside the family so highly.
This also proved that Chu Xiong indeed held great affection for his mother; otherwise, his feelings for Lu Chen wouldn’t be so deep.
In an era that favored sons over daughters, to think there was a “daughter slave,” was something Lu Chen hadn’t anticipated.
After looking through Chu Xiong’s personal information, Lu Chen sized up Chu Xiong once more.
Chu Xiong had gray hair and a long white beard, and his face was lined with many wrinkles. However, his body appeared very robust. The muscles on his body even stretched the gray robes he was wearing tight against his frame, evidence that he was someone who practiced martial arts regularly.
As for Chu Xiong, his grandfather, Lu Chen honestly didn’t know what to do with him. For starters, he was like the Sum Emperor in the fact that he wasn’t fond of the aristocratic families.
However, Chu Xiong was his grandfather after all, and he had been quite good to Lu Chen.
While Lu Chen was examining Chu Xiong, Chu Xiong was also looking at Lu Chen.
At this moment, Chu Xiong felt a flood of emotions in his heart.
He looked so much like her!
His grandson bore a striking resemblance to his daughter, and their temperaments were also very similar. His daughter herself leaned towards a more masculine demeanor, exuding a dashing and spirited presence; and Lu Chen, being a man, resembled Chu Yue even more.
At that time, Lu Chen asked, “Grandfather, did you come to Yan County this time specifically to find me?”
Hearing Lu Chen’s question, Chu Xiong returned to his senses and immediately said, “I’m no longer the Chu Family Head. With nothing pressing to attend to, I simply wanted to visit you in North City.”
“Oh no, it shouldn’t be called North City anymore but North Country.”
Lu Chen said, “Grandfather, I’ve already heard about what happened to you with the Chu Family. Honestly, you could have sided with Prince Lu Shuyun. There’s no need to worry about me—I’m just a seignior banished to the borderlands, and it’s very likely that I’ll have trouble returning to the Capital City. The position of Crown Prince will likely have nothing to do with me.” Hearing this, Chu Xiong sighed and said, “Prince, this has little to do with you. Even if I sided with Prince Lu Shuyun, my other two brothers would find a way to edge me out of the Chu Family, related to the conflict between the Mysterious Moon Palace and the Chu Family.”
Hearing this, Lu Chen was taken aback.
Related to the Mysterious Moon Palace?
He had always thought Chu Xiong was ostracized from the Chu Family because he was his grandfather and tended to support Lu Chen’s claim to the throne, leading to his expulsion. What did this have to do with the Mysterious Moon Palace?
Curious, Lu Chen asked, “Grandfather, I heard that you were deposed as the family head because you didn’t support Prince Lu Shuyun, and others joined forces against you. How is this related to the Mysterious Moon Palace?”
Chu Xiong said, “Your mother became the Goddess of the Mysterious Moon Palace. She brought back an extremely potent weapon from there, which was reportedly an Immortal Artifact used by immortals. Some people in the Chu Family wanted to claim that weapon for themselves, believing the Mysterious Moon Palace to be an insignificant sect force, unworthy of fear.”
“At that time, I did not agree. Moreover, I believed that weapon could potentially bring disaster to the Chu Family. So, I had your mother return the weapon temporarily. However, while your mother was handing that mysterious weapon back to someone from the Mysterious Moon Palace, some people from the Chu Family betrayed me and ambushed the disciples of the Mysterious Moon Palace behind my back.”
“The result was that the disciples of the Mysterious Moon Palace not only survived but also eliminated those from the Chu Family who had attacked them mid-way. Some in the Chu Family believed your mother was the Goddess of the Mysterious Moon Palace, so they thought I, the Family Head, had betrayed them, leading to the failure of their plan.”
“Since then, the seeds of discord had been sown. They had always wanted to strip me of my position as Family Head. Ten years ago, they even tried to join forces with the elders of the family to take my place, but ultimately, they failed.”
“This time they repeated their tactics, finding an additional excuse, and finally, they succeeded. It was a struggle for power within the Chu Family and had nothing to do with who I supported.”
Hearing Chu Xiong’s words, Lu Chen fell into thought.
An Immortal Artifact used by immortals?
What kind of weapon was that?
He remembered the system saying that it was difficult for immortals to emerge in this world, right?
How did an immortal’s Immortal Artifact end up in this world?
Could it be some kind of firearm?
The Barrett and Desert Eagle in his possession were referred to as immortal artifacts by the soldiers of the North Prince Mansion.
The people of this world did not understand the principles behind firearms; they only knew that firearms were very powerful, that’s why they considered them immortal artifacts.
Was there a possibility that the so-called Immortal Artifact his mother brought from the Mysterious Moon Palace was also a firearm?
Could it be that, besides himself, there were others in this world who also possessed firearms?
With that thought, Lu Chen furrowed his brow, then he asked, “Grandfather, could you describe what my mother’s Immortal Artifact from the Mysterious Moon Palace looked like?”
Chu Xiong thought for a moment, then replied, “That Immortal Artifact looked like a long box, and the light that flew out of the box could instantly pierce through a small mountain.”
Hearing this, Lu Chen was stunned.
That sure as hell sounded like a laser weapon.
Lu Chen then asked, “With such a powerful weapon, why didn’t you have my mother keep it in the Chu Family?”
Standing in the position of Master Chu, he would definitely want the Chu Family to be as strong as possible. Yet, he showed no desire for that mysterious and powerful weapon, even letting his own daughter return it to the Mysterious Moon Palace, which made Lu Chen somewhat perplexed.
Chu Xiong said, “An innocent man incurs no blame, but possession of the jewel makes him guilty. I understand that principle. Your mother is the Goddess of the Mysterious Moon Palace, and I have some understanding of the Mysterious Moon Palace. As far as I know, the Mysterious Moon Palace might have a power beyond the Heavenly Human Realm.”
“Since the Mysterious Moon Palace dared to entrust that weapon to your mother, it proved that they had the capability to retrieve it..”