I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives

Chapter 648: Chapter 493: The Prince (Part 3)

Tang Xichen raised his gaze, a trace of coldness flickering across his brows, and spoke softly:

"The Red Blood Cult?"

Zhou Yunsheng bowed his head and reported:

"Madam, this is a sect rising in the South, known for its vicious ways and has supported several cultivators in the Divine Wandering Realm."

He paused and tentatively asked:

"Do you need me to take people there immediately to escort the young master and Miss Li back, and while at it, annihilate the Red Blood Cult?"

Tang Xichen slowly shook her head, her tone calm yet with her own resolve:

"No need, I understand. You do not need to interfere in this matter, Ping’an is in no mortal danger."

"This encounter is a good opportunity for him to temper himself in the martial world and to taste the experience of life and death."

She changed her tone, adding:

"By the way, about that woman named Li, send more people to keep an eye on her and gather more information about her for me."

"Understood!"

Zhou Yunsheng bowed to receive the order, said no more, and quietly left, his figure quickly disappearing beyond the courtyard walls of the Medicine Hall.

Only a faint trace of energy fluctuated, soon dissipating without a trace.

Inside the hall, Tang Xichen gazed at the old locust tree outside the window, her eyes complex, muttering:

"Time flies so fast, Ping’an will have to start engaging in cultivation."

Seeing this, Qin Yuan stepped forward, gently holding her hand, the warmth of his palm bringing a reassuring strength:

"Children grow up and have their own paths to follow."

"We can’t accompany him forever."

"I know."

Tang Xichen nodded slightly, resting her head gently against his chest.

...

Time passed quickly, another month went by.

At the gates of Southern State City, two dusty figures approached swiftly, it was Qin Ping’an and Li Baifeng.

Qin Ping’an’s cyan robe was already covered in dust, his hair disheveled, yet his eyes still sharply bright.

Li Baifeng had also taken off her masked black cloth, her appearance delicate, her brows carrying a touch of fatigue, yet her posture remained upright.

"Ping’an, is there really a need to be in such a rush? We’ve been traveling day and night, almost breaking our legs."

Li Baifeng rubbed her sore calves, her tone carrying a hint of complaint.

Qin Ping’an did not stop walking, his eyes cautiously scanning around, speaking in a serious tone:

"Of course, there’s a need to hurry! You described cultivation so mysteriously, those cultivators can become invisible, move objects, with methods that are very strange."

"Even though I am using an alias outside, there’s no guarantee that the Red Blood Cult won’t follow clues to find out where my family is."

He paused, his speech quickening:

"I must return quickly to inform my parents and grandparents so they can prepare early."

"Also, my family holds significant influence in the South. The local governor has deep connections with my family and visits the Medicine Hall during festivals."

"Compared to wandering outside and being hunted, in Southern State City, with the government’s protection, our safety will greatly increase."

While saying this, Qin Ping’an’s eyes were full of confidence.

These days, from Li Baifeng’s words, he had learned that the most powerful cultivation force in the world today is the Wu Dynasty Imperial Court, with cultivators under the Directorate of Celestial Observation as many as clouds, and Celestial Master Realm experts capable of overturning seas and rivers.

"In the wilderness, those killers may cause trouble, but in Southern State City, there’s the law and government to suppress them, they wouldn’t dare to be presumptuous!"

Upon hearing this, Li Baifeng was slightly moved, slowly nodding:

"Alright, we’ll do as you say."

The two quickly passed through the streets and alleys, soon arriving at the Medicine Hall.

Tang Xichen and Qin Yuan were sitting by a stone table in the courtyard.

Qin Ping’an quickly stepped forward, bowing to them:

"Father, Mother, I have returned."

Then he stepped aside and introduced Li Baifeng:

"Father, Mother, this is Miss Li Baifeng. While traveling to learn, I happened upon Miss Li being pursued. We traveled together all the way here."

Li Baifeng gracefully stepped forward, giving Tang Xichen and Qin Yuan a deep bow, her eyes full of respect:

"Little girl Li Baifeng, greetings Uncle Qin, Aunt Tang."

"I’ve long heard of the famous Dust Avoiding Double Swords in the martial world, and have admired you both since childhood. Meeting you today is truly a fortunate event."

Her tone was sincere, without a trace of affectation, and when mentioning the Dust Avoiding Double Swords, the admiration in her eyes was undisguised.

Tang Xichen, seeing this, immediately felt a fondness and quickly stepped forward to hold her hand, her smile gentle:

"Good child, please get up. You’ve had a hard journey, sit down and rest, Aunt has prepared tea for you."

Saying this, she led Li Baifeng to sit on a stone stool, inquiring about her background and experiences over the years with concern.

Li Baifeng, without hiding, briefly recounted the destruction of the Li family village and her being pursued by the Red Blood Cult, her words filled with grief yet also revealing resilience.

Tang Xichen felt heartache upon hearing this, softly patting her hand, comforting her warmly:

"Good child, don’t be afraid. Now that you are here, no one will dare to harm you again."

After the two finished exchanging pleasantries, Qin Ping’an detailed his and Li Baifeng’s experience being hunted by the Red Blood Cult, his tone steady:

"Father, Mother, the Red Blood Cult is ambitious, I want to ask Grandfather to come forward, using the influence of the government, to thoroughly investigate the traces of the Red Blood Cult and eradicate this disaster to eliminate future troubles."

Tang Xichen and Qin Yuan exchanged a glance, a slight smile flashing in their eyes, quietly nodding in their hearts:

"This child, he’s indeed become much more steady, knows how to weigh the pros and cons, and isn’t the impulsive youth he once was."

They originally intended to leave the Red Blood Cult for Qin Ping’an to further hone himself, but didn’t expect the child would directly think of using government power to solve the issue once and for all.