Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
‘Purple Glazed Ceramic?’
Lu Zhou recalled his Purple Glazed Ceramic that he obtained from Ye Zhen. It was too much of a coincidence for the names to be the same.
Ever since he obtained the scrolls of the Heavenly Writing, he had always felt that the manner in which he obtained things was too coincidental. There were the blue crystals, that special robe he had obtained from the mausoleum, the Hourglass of Time, and the Scripture of Sermons.
He recalled Chen Fu’s earlier words about heaven and earth being the chessboard while the living things were the chess pieces. So who held the chess pieces? Who was pulling the strings? Was he also someone’s chess piece? The feeling of being a chess piece was not very good. Perhaps, he was thinking too much, or perhaps, he did not want to know just yet.
Lu Zhou said, “The Purple Glazed Ceramic from the Great Abyss’ Pillar of Destruction?”
Hua Yin explained, “The Great Abyss is the ancient name for Ren Ding. All the new names also hold the meaning of a person defeating the heavens. The biggest Pillar of Apocalypse is in the Unknown Land’s Ren Ding. Its interior is incredibly dark, and the Purple Glazed Ceramic illuminated the inside of the pillar. As for its specific function, I’m not sure about that.”
Lu Zhou nodded. “It’s nothing much. It only increases the speed of cultivation.”
Lu Zhou was not lying. After the Purple Glazed Ceramic was upgraded to the infinite grade, it gained a freezing ability. However, it could only be used once before it needed to be recharged.
Hua Yin said respectfully, “Senior, you must be joking. Increasing cultivation speed is the best function.”
At this time, the green-clad cultivator’s voice rang from outside the pavilion.
“Saint Chen, I’ve brought Qiu Wenjian here.”
“Let him wait outside. Bring the thing here,” Hua Yin said.
Although this was no doubt putting on airs, if one was not strong enough, one could only stand outside.
The green-clad cultivator carefully held a brocade box and walked into the pavilion. Then, he set it down on the table before he moved to stand at the side respectfully.
Chen Fu looked at Lu Zhou and asked, “Do you also want to have a look?”
Lu Zhou nodded. “I’ll take this chance to have a look. Let me see what’s so special about the Purple Glazed Ceramic?”
Chen Fu smiled and flicked his sleeve.
Clack!
The lid of the brocade box flipped open, revealing a crystal clear glass bead that emitted a faint light.
Lu Zhou could feel the special energy from the glass bead, and its light seemed to refresh his mind.
Hua Yin was the first to speak. He said, “As expected of something that came from the Pillar of Revelation.”
Chen Fu nodded slightly and asked, “It’s very difficult to obtain the things from the Pillar of Destruction. How did you obtain it?”
Chen Fu’s words were clearly directed at Qiu Wenjian who was standing outside.
Qiu Wenjian was slightly excited upon hearing Chen Fu’s question. Although he could not see into the pavilion, he could tell Chen Fu was in a good mood. He said, “I don’t dare to deceive the Saint. I obtained this after killing a beast king when I went to the Unknown Land with my companions.”
“Beast king?” Hua Yin was surprised.
Chen Fu said, “The Unknown Land is very chaotic. Sometimes, the battles between fierce beasts are even more brutal than those of humans. There were many fierce battles at the Great Abyss’ Pillar of Destruction, and the Purple Glazed Ceramic had long been lost. Who knew that it was taken away by a mere beast king. This kind of thing is fated.”
Qiu Wenjian said, “I was just lucky as well.”
Chen Fu said, “The Purple Glazed Ceramic is indeed a rare treasure. Even if it’s luck, you still deserve it. Alright, you can bring it back now.”
Just as Chen Fu’s voice fell, Qiu Wenjian hurriedly said, “Saint Chen, I came to offer this Purple Glazed Ceramic to you. I really dare not keep such a precious treasure. I hope you’ll accept it.”
“One shouldn’t receive without giving. How can I cover other people’s things?” Chen Fu said lightly.
Qiu Wenjian replied, “This is what I willingly offered. I hope the Saint will accept it. I don’t want to be robbed by a group of bandits on my journey back and die a miserable death. Being able to find a worthy master for the Purple Glazed Ceramic is enough for me. It also helps me solve a huge problem.”
‘This excuse to give gifts is really eye-opening,’ Lu Zhou thought to himself. Although he was a transmigrator and a modern person, he felt inferior to Qiu Wenjian in regard to this. Back in the modern world, there were countless ways to bribe someone. He had to admit Qiu Wenjian’s way to bribe someone was very refreshing.
Qiu Wenjian kept kowtowing as though he could not wait to get rid of the Purple Glazed Ceramic. It was as though the Purple Glazed Ceramic was a ticking time bomb.
However, Qiu Wenjian’s excuse was not without any sense. Indeed, he would attract trouble with the Purple Glazed Ceramic.
Chen Fu remained silent.
At this time, Hua Yin cupped his fists at Chen Fu and said, “Master, it’s better to accept it. Leaving it with him will indeed cause a fatal disaster.”
Qiu Wenjian was overjoyed and continued kowtowing. “Thank you, Mr. First!”
Chen Fu nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll accept the Purple Glazed Ceramic. It’s a treasure after all. I won’t take your treasure for nothing. Tell me, what do you want? Just say it.”
Qiu Wenjian’s little heart pounded in his chest. He had been waiting for this. He first let out a long sigh before he said, “There are 1,000 people in the Seven Stars Sword Sect. All these years, they’ve suffered with me. Recently, our conflict with Sunset Sect has intensified. Up until now, it hasn’t eased. I hope Saint Chen will step forward. For the sake of the 1,000 people in the Seven Stars Sword Sect, please help us survive.”
Qiu Wenjian’s words were appropriate, but their underlying meaning was very clear.
With Chen Fu’s status, he naturally would not interfere in such matters. Even if he decided to interfere, he did not need to personally make a move. In fact, all he needed to do was nod his head. With just a nod, the Sunset Sect would disappear.
The eyes of Yan Mu, who was sitting in the pavilion, widened in shock. ‘This Qiu Wenjian is really shameless!’
Chen Fu said, “I have no time to care about the competition between sects. Hua Yin, go and have a look.”
Hua Yin bowed. “Understood.”
Qiu Wenjian kowtowed excitedly. “Thank you, Saint Chen. Thank you, Mr. First.”
Qiu Wenjian had just risen to his feet when a voice rang from the pavilion.
“Wait.”
Chen Fu and Hua Yin were taken aback. They turned to look at Lu Zhou in unison.
Lu Zhou rose to his feet and pointed at the Purple Glazed Ceramic as he said, “He used a fake Purple Glazed Ceramic to deceive you. Shouldn’t he be punished?”
“Fake?” Chen Fu frowned.
Qiu Wenjian who was standing outside was shocked, and his hair stood on end. He hastily made his way to the pavilion. As he drew closer, he saw two familiar figures: Yan Mu and Zhou Tian, the expert swordsman. He did not think about why the duo was in the pavilion. Instead, he pointed at Yan Mu and said, “Saint Chen, t-they’re slandering me!”
Hua Yin flashed and appeared in front of Qiu Wenjian. He said with a frown, “Slandering?”
“That’s Yan Mu. He’s the Sect Master of the Sunset Sect! The Sunset Sect and our Seven Stars Sword Sect have been fighting for so many years. This Yan Mu just can’t wait to see me die!” Qiu Wenjian said as he pointed at Yan Mu.
Yan Mu: “…”
Yan Mu, who had been nervous, was so angered by Qiu Wenjian’s words that he said, “Qiu Wenjian, you’re spouting nonsense! Your Seven Star Sword Sect is always making things difficult for the Sunset Sect and taking advantage of us. You’re like a bandit, burning, looting, and killing near our sect! How dare you lie in front of a Saint?!”
Chen Fu and Hua Yin frowned at the same time.
As a Saint, Chen Fu truly did not have any interest in this matter. However, since the matter had escalated to this point in front of him, how could he brush it aside in front of Lu Zhou?
Qiu Wenjian said, “Didn’t the Sunset Sect act like that first? Mr. First will investigate this matter clearly. Also, as for whether the Purple Glazed Ceramic is real or fake, the Saint can judge for himself. When is it your turn to judge?”
“What a sharp-tongued brat,” Lu Zhou said before he waved his hand and launched a palm seal over.
Bang!
Qiu Wenjian flew backward and spat out a mouthful of blood!
Everyone was shocked that Lu Zhou dared to make a move in front of a Saint. What kind of courage was this?
Yan Mu’s mind went blank while Qiu Wenjian was so stunned by the sudden strike that he temporarily forgot about the pain.
