Chapter 1752 - 646: Tianjing Sect

The mountain looks near, yet slow progress kills the horse.

Even though Imperial Court Mountain was now visible before them, Su Mo and his group still took two days to drive their carriage to the foot of the mountain.

Upon arrival, the bloody events encountered earlier on the road had completely subsided.

The gentle breeze and fine rain, no waves visible.

Everyone seemed as if they had never experienced those events.

Familiar faces would greet each other, while unfamiliar ones nodded lightly, showing friendliness.

The convoy slowly moved upwards, heading towards the Tianjing Sect.

The grand gate of Tianjing Sect stood open, with a group of disciples guarding the gate, silently watching the incoming visitors.

Visitors first presented their invitations, followed by a list of congratulatory gifts.

A disciple of Tianjing Sect loudly read them out.

Thus, the procession moved quite slowly.

Su Mo followed beside the carriage, casting his gaze around.

Then he heard a voice beside his ear say:

"Don’t look around carelessly, you might offend someone."

Su Mo turned to see who spoke, and it was a young man from the neighboring convoy.

He had the appearance of someone mature and prudent, instructing Su Mo on how to act as a Jianghu person.

Su Mo could only clasp his fists:

"Brother, may I ask your name?"

"Hmph, that’s quite interesting, just now you were looking around randomly. If you encounter a master with taboos, you might get killed."

The other party put on a fierce look, trying to intimidate Su Mo.

Su Mo’s face indeed turned pale: "I see... thank you for the warning, saving my life."

"As long as you understand, Jianghu is deep and far-reaching, don’t take it lightly."

Seeing Su Mo’s response, the person immediately looked satisfied and smiled:

"We are from the Wuqin Sect, I am the first disciple Jiang Yangliu.

"Seeing you so young, you’re probably accompanying your elders on this trip..."

He said this, then noticed the big flag of Shunfeng Escort Agency hanging on Su Mo’s carriage, and couldn’t continue.

He also looked at Su Mo’s attire:

"Escort master?"

"Indeed, indeed."

Su Mo immediately smiled:

"If Brother gets a meal to share in the future, feel free to visit Shunfeng Escort Agency in Four direction City."

"...Alright, alright."

Jiang Yangliu gave an awkward laugh.

Feeling he might have sounded arrogant earlier.

In this Jianghu, perhaps no one understands or follows the rules better than an escort agency.

These people earn their living in the Jianghu by relying on these rules.

At this moment, Su Mo gave a once-over to the members of the Wuqin Sect.

He gained some insights.

Looking at the Wuqin Sect members, each dressed plainly, with haggard expressions from traveling, the leaders were particularly cautious.

Their eyes didn’t dare wander, and when making eye contact with others, they quickly offered a friendly smile.

It was obvious that the Wuqin Sect might not be a powerful sect.

While thinking about this, the sound of clothes flapping in the wind suddenly emerged.

Instantly, he looked back.

He saw a group of mysterious people equipped with short blades, using Qinggong, rushing straight toward the Tianjing Sect.

They stopped slightly before the Tianjing Sect gate, then proceeded without obstruction.

Su Mo was slightly taken aback:

"Who are they?"

"Who else? It’s the Duan Dao Association, of course."

Jiang Yangliu sighed to the side:

"One of the Eight Sects and Nine Peaks, the Duan Dao Association is indeed one of the Nine Peaks.

"Moreover, I hear that the Duan Dao Association only rose to prominence in Jianghu ten years ago.

"In just three short years, they wiped out one of the original Nine Peaks.

"Even the gang leader’s wife of that previous peak was taken in by the Duan Dao Association Master.

"For a time, they were unmatched in fame.

"Over these ten years, their momentum has only grown more formidable.

"Ah, I wonder when I might become such an important figure."

Upon hearing this, Su Mo was lost in thought.

Then he smiled:

"I see Brother Jiang as someone who isn’t destined for mediocrity; I expect you’ll write a great Jianghu legend someday."

"Oh?"

Jiang Yangliu looked at Su Mo in surprise:

"Is that true? Little brother, can you read fortunes?"

"This... I know a little, a little."

Having said it, now that Jiang Yangliu wanted to know more, Su Mo couldn’t backtrack.

Jiang Yangliu immediately performed a formal salute:

"Please, brother, take a good look. Will I truly have a prosperous future?"

"Well... alright."

Having come this far, Su Mo had no choice but to oblige.

He gazed intently at Jiang Yangliu’s face, but apart from noticing some eye residue untouched by cleaning, he couldn’t discern much.

He coughed lightly, unsure what to say, when suddenly inspiration struck.

He gently smiled:

"Brother Jiang, I think your name isn’t good...

"Your Five Elements are supposed to complement each other, yet you’re called Yangliu.

"Yang is fire, and when it flows away, the Five Elements will struggle to complement each other.

"Therefore, you should start by changing your name."

"...Oh!"

Jiang Yangliu was shocked: "Could it be... no wonder things have always gone poorly for me since childhood.

"Trying to steal a chicken only to be pecked by it, trying to catch a dog only to be bitten.

"Climbing a tree to steal a bird’s nest, even though my Qinggong was almost perfected, I still ended up flat on my back.

"Even when I tried spying on the teacher’s wife... cough, cough, cough..."

He almost inadvertently revealed some significant matters.

Su Mo cast a sidelong glance at him, seeing his face turn beet red, and couldn’t help but scan the crowd to see who might be his teacher’s wife.

Then he heard Jiang Yangliu plead:

"So... brother, what should my new name be?"

"Hahaha."

Su Mo chuckled: "Your Five Elements complement each other, indicating innate talent. As such, I’d suggest a name like Xiong..."