Chapter 1754 - 646: Tianjing Sect 3

Elder Zhou nodded, without seeking detailed understanding.

He simply said:

"Master Chen, there is something you might not know. Jinglong Hall has borrowed Imperial Court Mountain to hold the coming of age ceremony for the hall master.

"Our sect leader has been truly quite busy lately.

"In the short term, he likely won’t have time to see you.

"However, in this vast Imperial Court Mountain, all who are coming are guests of Jinglong Hall, except Master Chen, who counts as a guest of our Tianjing Sect.

"Naturally, you can’t be treated with negligence.

"How about this... you all stay here at my Imperial Court Mountain for now.

"Once the hall master’s coming of age ceremony is over, or perhaps during that day, when there’s a spare moment, I’ll arrange for Master Chen to meet the sect leader.

"What do you think?"

"This is as good as it gets."

Chen Dinghai hurriedly clasped his hands in salute, "Thank you for making it possible, Elder Zhou."

"Not at all."

Elder Zhou shook his head slightly:

"We Sihai brothers are one family, sharing the Jianghu Road, sometimes facing challenges together.

"Help wherever one can, of course, the more help the better.

"I understand the escort customs too, back in the days before joining Tianjing Sect, I escorted with my master in Jianghu.

"I know this line of work isn’t easy.

"Coming in the wind, going in the rain... Well, when there’s time in the future, we can chat leisurely about these things with Master Chen.

"Since you all know each other, stay close by."

He spoke as he led the group inside.

Tianjing Sect dominates Imperial Court Mountain, with numerous buildings.

Looking up from here, they appear neatly arranged, rising step by step.

Yet at the highest point, there’s a palace, faintly visible among the clouds.

It seems like a celestial palace!

That is Weiyang Palace.

Also, the most important place in the entire Tianjing Sect.

Su Mo and his party naturally cannot stay in Weiyang Palace, so Elder Zhou led them to a secluded courtyard nearby.

It is at Half Mountain, aside from this courtyard, looking up, there are courtyards scattered everywhere.

But one must be careful underfoot, one could accidentally fall off the mountain.

Elder Zhou said with a smile:

"For the next few days, rest here.

"Meals will be delivered by the disciples, no need to worry.

"Imperial Court Mountain’s scenery is beautiful, as long as it’s not a rainy day, feel free to walk around.

"There aren’t many restricted areas on the mountain, places you can’t enter will have disciples warning at the door, as long as you don’t force your way in, everything will be fine.

"While visiting, enjoy and look around so it’s not in vain to come this far."

Chen Dinghai then exchanged pleasantries with Elder Zhou again, after which Elder Zhou bid farewell and departed.

Once he left, Su Mo’s group divided the courtyard.

They untied the carriages, organized themselves, and then returned to rest.

However, Lu Ren gazed at Chen Dinghai with a thoughtful expression.

Seemingly wanting to speak, but held back.

Finally, he shook his head and returned to his room.

Hua Shiyi looked at Lu Ren’s back, then glanced in Su Mo’s direction, furrowing her brow slightly.

Feeling a faint sense of unease.

Recalling Elder Zhou’s mention of the splendid scenery of Imperial Court Mountain, she decided to turn around and head out.

Planning to wander around Imperial Court Mountain.

As for Hong Tai, he almost crawled into his room...

His sleep behavior is extremely peculiar.

Seemingly always sleepy.

Once in the courtyard, he was yawning incessantly, and before even entering the room, he couldn’t stand anymore.

Now already snoring loudly.

Meanwhile, inside Chen Dinghai’s room, Su Mo has occupied the main seat.

Sitting in the primary position, Chen Dinghai stood honestly behind Su Mo.

Yang Xiaoyun poured him a cup of tea:

"We’ve finally reached Tianjing Sect, what’s next in our plan?"

"Divide into overt and covert paths."

Su Mo answered without hesitation, giving a straightforward plan:

"Old Chen, an escort agency depends on connections across regions, now’s the perfect time with the Hall master’s coming of age ceremony.

"Shunfeng Escort Agency, if it wants to open up paths, naturally needs to make more friends.

"By day, go out to make friends.

"This is the overt path!"

"Understood."

Chen Dinghai nodded immediately, understanding that Su Mo wanted him to gather information about Imperial Court Mountain.

Su Mo glanced at him, slightly smiling:

"Just don’t be too startled when the time comes."

"?"

Chen Dinghai looked puzzled, not grasping the meaning, then heard Wei Ziyi ask:

"If Old Chen is out gathering information as the overt path, what about the covert path?"

"I will personally search the covert path."

Su Mo said softly:

"Longmen Sect Third Jing, since it may be here in Imperial Court Mountain, I must dig it out, only then can I be at ease.

"Now, the Hall master’s coming of age ceremony is just days away.

"We must find the Longmen Sect Third Jing before then!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded immediately.

With the conversation concluded, Su Mo led Yang Xiaoyun and the others out of Chen Dinghai’s room.

Each following their assigned roles.

Chen Dinghai didn’t delay either, heading straight out to ’make friends’.

The day remained peaceful enough.

After dinner, as the evening deepened.

Yang Xiaoyun was just taking out night clothes, preparing for Su Mo to change into.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps arose, chaos outside.

The couple exchanged a glance, stepping out immediately, hearing knocking at the courtyard gate.

Su Mo considered promptly, stepping forward to open the door.

Seeing Tianjing Sect disciples flood in.

"What might this be?"

Chen Dinghai asked with clasped hands.

The leading Tianjing Sect disciple’s gaze swept over everyone, then gestured:

"Search!"

The Tianjing Sect disciples said no more, scattering to search.

"This is outrageous!"

Chen Dinghai exploded in anger:

"We have been entrusted to escort goods here, and Elder Zhou treated us courteously.

"How can you begin searching without even a reason?

"Is this Tianjing Sect’s way of treating guests?"

The leading disciple of Tianjing Sect furrowed his brows slightly:

"Elder Zhou has been killed by an assassin, we are currently tracking down the assassin.

"Since he treated you with courtesy, we ask for your cooperation."

"What?"

Chen Dinghai froze: "Elder Zhou, killed?"