louisehourcade Chapter 579 - 544 Investigation 2
Chapter 579 - 544 Investigation 2
"So... Mr. Dongfang doesn’t know much about the inside story either?" Zhang Rongfang asked.
"This is internal confidential information of the Seven Sects, I truly don’t know." Dongfang Mu replied solemnly.
"In that case... excuse the disturbance, sir." Zhang Rongfang sighed.
"However, while I don’t know, my late father did understand some of it...." Dongfang Mu continued.
"Then where is your father...?" Zhang Rongfang suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.
"Hmm, he passed away many years ago." Dongfang Mu answered.
"..." Zhang Rongfang.
"Don’t worry, I actually once heard my father mention something. However, what I can tell you is limited." Dongfang Mu finally said.
"I wish to hear more." Zhang Rongfang straightened up solemnly, after all, it concerns his own nephew, he can’t let him grow astray.
Dongfang Mu organized his thoughts and began to speak.
"The Seven Sects inherited the Gentleman’s Sword, I’ve heard my father mention it; it seems to have been forged from seven of the most vicious, evil, and brutal demon sects. The so-called Seven Sages Sword was initially the seven dangerous items sealed and suppressed by the top masters of the Seven Sects.
Therefore, inheriting the Gentleman’s Sword requires very high restrictions and conditions."
"Very high? Is it based on qualifications?" Zhang Rongfang asked in surprise. Could it be that his sister was a deeply hidden martial arts genius? Passed down to the nephew?
"No... it’s not that, it’s based on bloodline. To inherit the Gentleman’s Sword, one must have half Spirit People noble bloodline. The specific reason, I don’t know. The rest of the details, I’m unaware." Dongfang Mu explained.
"Must have Spirit People noble bloodline...?" Zhang Rongfang’s heart moved, clearly there are secrets within the Spirit People bloodline that he doesn’t know.
"Beyond this, I cannot help more, but concerning the matter of your nephew, if the teacher is deemed reliable, then it is very likely linked to inheriting the Gentleman’s Sword. You must carefully contemplate this matter." Dongfang Mu said solemnly.
"Understood...." Zhang Rongfang suddenly felt a bit weary.
He originally thought he could live a steady, smooth, peaceful, and serene life.
Unfortunately... whether it’s the matter with his sister or external disturbances, he’s forced to come forward and exert himself.
Immediately, he stood up to thank him and took his leave.
Upon receiving the clue, there was no time to delay, he went to check on Zhang Huanqing first.
After leaving Eastern Castle, Zhang Rongfang returned to the city and arrived at Mu Chi Mansion.
As evening approached, after having dinner, Xiaohuanqing was playing ball with a maid.
Yet for some unknown reason, the maid’s attire was clean without any visible scars, but her forehead was slightly sweating, and her gaze carried a hint of terror when looking at Xiaohuanqing.
Who knows what happened earlier.
In the back garden, the two seemed to be playing ball, but Xiaohuanqing’s face was void of any smile, only a serene calm, his eyes akin to deep ponds, mysterious and unfathomable.
Zhang Rongfang was led by a guard to the back garden, and what he saw was the current scene.
"Huanqing." He called out.
"Uncle, you came?" Zhang Huanqing dropped the ball and quickly ran towards Zhang Rongfang.
Not even one year old, yet at this point he was already close to the size of a two or three-year-old child.
Moreover, what surprised Zhang Rongfang was that in the short absence, Xiaohuanqing seemed to have grown a bit.
Truly just a little, almost imperceptible.
But because his bloodline had changed, he was extremely sensitive to changes in the blood of living beings, hence he immediately noticed the difference.
This slight growth was primarily reflected in the changes in his blood.
"Uncle, play ball with me." Xiaohuanqing looked up and said.
"Isn’t someone playing with you?" Zhang Rongfang glanced at the maid from earlier.
"I just want to play with you." Xiaohuanqing said. "Uncle, you must listen to me, otherwise I’ll have my parents kick you out!"
"Really?" Zhang Rongfang replied casually, his eyes sweeping over Xiaohuanqing.
"But your mother is my sister, she wouldn’t bear to kick me out."
"Then I’ll say you abused me." Xiaohuanqing said.
"You even know what abuse means?" Zhang Rongfang replied.
Suddenly, his gaze paused, seeing something hanging around Xiaohuanqing’s neck.
It was a purple sword-shaped pendant, seemingly metallic, with complex designs on its surface, bearing an antique feel.
He recalled Dongfang Mu’s words; if the inheritance of the Seven Sects’ Gentleman’s Sword truly influences his nephew’s nature, then such influence must have a critical point.
He noticed these changes; as for his sister, with her Exquisite Heart, could she discover it later than him?
No..... she’s surely already aware of the anomaly.
Then why hasn’t she taken action?
Is she unwilling, or unable?
Swish!
Suddenly, while Xiaohuanqing was unprepared, Zhang Rongfang reached out and grabbed the purple sword-shaped pendant hanging from the neck, his fingers like blades, sharply severing the necklace.
Then he tucked the pendant into his sleeve.
He acted swiftly, confident that even a Super Grade expert might not notice it in a daze.
"Uncle, what are you doing! You dare to take my stuff!!?"
Unexpectedly, in the instant the sword-shaped pendant left his body, Xiaohuanqing abruptly turned to stare at him, his face changing dramatically, screaming aloud.
"What do you mean by taking? Uncle cares for you and is concerned that it might hurt you, so he’ll keep it for you." Zhang Rongfang held him back with one hand, preventing him from approaching.
Since he was discovered, he no longer concealed his actions, taking out the sword-shaped pendant for thorough scrutiny.
"Give it back!! Give me my stuff!!" Xiaohuanqing struggled, his small body bursting out with strength not less than that of an adult.