Chapter 1593: Chapter 52: Time Span, Drastically Increased Strength! (Part 2)
He looked up at the three characters above the city wall and walked toward the gate.
As he passed, the crowd naturally parted, yet no one felt the slightest abnormality, as if everything was so natural and harmonious.
He walked through the city gate, and the guards there seemed to ignore him.
As if they couldn’t see his presence at all.
After passing through the city gate, he scanned the surroundings at his original spot and then walked straight in one direction.
...
Moments later.
He arrived before Jiang Ning’s residence.
Looking at the house ahead.
"It’s been nearly a month since Chaosheng Pavilion, and no matter how many external aids he possesses, the situation probably isn’t great. By now, he should have reconsidered."
He smiled slightly, then climbed the steps and knocked on the residence’s door.
Knock, knock, knock——
The sound of knocking rang especially clear in the quiet morning.
Meanwhile.
In the backyard, Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.
He looked in the direction of the door.
His gaze immediately intensified.
"It’s him, Xia Xuanyan!" He furrowed his brows slightly.
In terms of current strength, there aren’t many in the world that make him wary.
But Xia Xuanyan is undoubtedly one of them.
Xuanhuang Great Cave Heaven, among all Cave Heaven Blessed Lands, is one of the most elite.
And Xuanhuang Great Cave Heaven, as he knows, is primarily controlled by the Xia family, which holds significant influence there.
And Xia Xuanyan is the Master of the Xia family.
Moreover, he is someone who surpasses the Human Dao Domain Extreme Realm, known as an Immortal.
Such a figure, if not for environmental constraints and limits of the world, would have long become a true immortal.
His strength is unfathomable.
"Wonder why he’s here?" The thought flickered through his mind, then he acted.
Silently, his aura receded like a tide.
In just a split second, his complexion worsened considerably, appearing somewhat pale, and his lips were slightly purple.
Moments later.
He put down the front door handle and opened the residence door, revealing a familiar face.
A scholarly face, full of the temperament of a literati.
Wearing a pale yellow long robe, his gaze was calm.
"Dongling Marquis, long time no see!"
"So it was the Xia family Master, I wondered who might come at this time!" Jiang Ning said.
"That statement seems to imply that Dongling Marquis isn’t very welcoming of me!" Xia Xuanyan looked at Jiang Ning with a slight smile.
With just one glance, he could tell that Jiang Ning’s current state wasn’t good.
His aura was languishing, his pale lips slightly purple.
These were clearly the characteristics of curse power infiltrating the five viscera and six bowels.
"It’s not reasonable not to welcome the Xia family Master; please come in!" Jiang Ning stepped aside to make way, gesturing in invitation, his voice slightly hoarse compared to earlier.
At this moment, looking at Xia Xuanyan, he also had some thoughts.
During the previous battle at Cross Immortal Gate, he saw the Flying Immortal Sect send a figure named Ling Xuzi.
And at that time, Ling Xuzi’s appearance greatly shocked him.
Because the ability Ling Xuzi displayed then was from the Immortal Dao, true Immortal Dao power.
Immortal illusions appeared, Immortal Dao pressure descended, heaven and earth retreated.
If it hadn’t been for the Martial Saint striking from ten thousand miles away to kill Ling Xuzi, the result of his confrontation with Ling Xuzi still would have been uncertain.
Upon reflection later, he always felt that the state Ling Xuzi displayed at that time was problematic.
The world environment changed dramatically; becoming an immortal was impossible.
Even powerful figures like Xia Xuanyan, the Master of the Xia family, who exceeds the Human Dao Domain and is called an Immortal, cannot step into the true Immortal Dao Domain.
Much less the disciple sent by the Flying Immortal Sect.
He doesn’t believe the Flying Immortal Sect has such capability, making someone an immortal in this era.
If they could truly do so, the world would have changed by now.
Realistically having the power of an immortal, it’s impossible for the Martial Saint to strike from ten thousand miles away, to wipe out Ling Xuzi with just a beam of light.
The exact reason behind this, he doesn’t know.
But he believes, given Xia Xuanyan’s identity and status, he probably knows the reason.
At this moment.
Xia Xuanyan watched Jiang Ning make way, then smiled.
He then stepped over the threshold.
The two walked into the front yard.
The snowflakes had unknowingly started falling again, finely and silently.
When the snowflakes fell beside them, they parted on their own.
"Marquis has such refined interest, despite this bitter cold weather, creating a scene of exuberant spring, where all things flourish!" Xia Xuanyan looked at the full garden scene of spring in the front yard, even amidst snow it blossomed, his eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
"Just finding amusement in bitterness, that’s all!" Jiang Ning replied flatly.
"What bitterness would Marquis have? I’ve heard that nowadays, Guangning Prefecture has been almost completely cleared by Marquis’ people, even Chaosheng Pavilion has abandoned their grounds and relocated to He Xi Prefecture." Xia Xuanyan spoke as he followed Jiang Ning toward the backyard.
Jiang Ning shook his head: "In one’s position, they must do something!"
"Marquis truly is magnanimous!" Xia Xuanyan praised.
Jiang Ning smiled.
Then his gaze swept over Xia Xuanyan.
"Wondering why the Master of the Xia family is visiting today?"
Hearing this, Xia Xuanyan chose not to answer and instead asked.
"Marquis’ current condition seems not too good?"
"It’s alright, I can endure for a while!" Jiang Ning replied indifferently.
"Has Marquis considered any solutions?" Xia Xuanyan asked again.
"I have!" Jiang Ning said, then shook his head: "But all in vain, Immortal methods, Curse Killing Skill, haven’t found a solution."
"Indeed!" Xia Xuanyan nodded, then said, "If it could be easily resolved, the one in the palace wouldn’t be unconscious now!"
"Unconscious?" Jiang Ning’s gaze sharpened, looking at Xia Xuanyan.
Xia Xuanyan nodded: "The one in the palace, may not endure much longer now! Great Xia’s ruler might have to be replaced! Great Xia might be about to change!"
As he spoke these words, he looked at Jiang Ning with deep meaning.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning’s heart sank, his gaze shifted toward Ji Mingyue’s room.
He knew Ji Mingyue was still asleep at this moment.
He also knew Ji Mingyue had deep affection for her father.
He also knew that once the Holy Emperor passed, Ji Mingyue would undoubtedly be extremely saddened.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
Curse Killing Skill, although it couldn’t harm him.
Yet he had no means to solve it.
Even if he had intentions, he was powerless.
During their conversation, they crossed the residence’s three entrances and arrived at the backyard.
"Master Xia, please sit!"
Jiang Ning waved his hand.
The snow on the stone table swept away, renewed.
Xia Xuanyan sat down accordingly.
"Let me!" He watched Jiang Ning take out the teaware and teapot, quickly speaking up.
Immediately, he waved his hand and a light flashed.
On the table appeared a Red Mud Little Stove, the charcoal inside glowed red, exuding heat but without smoke, only a faint aroma calming the Heart Spirit.
Evidently, the charcoal inside the Red Mud Little Stove was not ordinary but Spiritual Charcoal made from spirit wood.
Burning steadily, innately fiery, with very high temperature, invaluable.
The platter contained several Spirit Fruits, each glowing with flowing light, exuding a light fragrance.
Jiang Ning swept his gaze over them, identified their rarity.
The Red Glow Fruit, its skin luminous with amber glow, surrounded with Fire Element Spiritual Energy, an Immortal Dao Spirit Fruit, also boosting Qi-Blood.
The Ice Marrow Jade Pear, pure as condensed ice, emitting pure cold, with Washing Marrow effect.
Dragon Eye Bodhi, nurturing Divine Soul, boosting spiritual power, enhancing meditation.
Each is extremely costly, infused with dense spiritual mechanism.
And spiritual mechanism, in today’s world environment, can only be nurtured in the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures within Cave Heaven Blessed Lands.
It’s a key factor for a common Martial Artist to achieve Grandmaster status.
Xia Xuanyan lightly swept his robe sleeve, personally picked up a purple clay teapot.
The tea leaves inside the pot were dark yellow, curled like dragons.
Even before brewing, they naturally exuded a profound Dao charm like earth, brimming with vitality.
"This tea is the Profound Yellow Mother Qi Tea, unique to the back earth peak of Xuanhuang Great Cave Heaven." Xia Xuanyan’s voice was peaceful as he brewed, "The tea matures every three hundred years, needing water from the Spirit Vein Spring to retain its flavor."
