Remould the Glory of Sword Art

A sixteen-year-old boy, how could he have a child?

There was a stir by the Carp Tide River.

"Sorry, her mind isn't quite right."

Xie Xuanyi simply explained, and everyone understood.

The expressions of the female disciples from Baihua Valley were quite spectacular.

Yuan Yi, however, gently patted her chest, releasing a big sigh of relief.

"...You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"

Xie Xuanyi opened the basket, his face smiling, but inwardly he transmitted a sound of Divine Soul.

Jiang Huang in the basket tilted her head back, pretending to be innocent and not too bright, acting as though she did not understand much.

Xie Xuanyi didn't drone on.

He moved swiftly, flinging out a talisman, sealing the basket, and carrying it on his back.

Xie Xuanyi, carrying the basket, headed straight for Jiang Qihu.

The mission in Bai Ze Secret Tomb was completed.

But he had some matters... he wanted to discuss with Chen Jingxuan.

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The once fractured order in Lichao City had been restored.

The Jiang Family arranged accommodations for everyone.

Clearing up remnants, arresting Demon Cultivators, Jiang Qihu still had plenty of trivial matters to occupy him.

Thus, Xie Xuanyi stayed alone, living in the mansion previously occupied by Jiang Qihu.

Through the Ruyi Order, he entered the Divine Soul Illusion Realm of the Dao Library once again.

It was still the familiar scene.

A desk, a stack of scrolls, two steaming cups of tea.

"Arrived? Sit."

Chen Jingxuan sat at one end of the desk, holding his tea and reading, his demeanor calm, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"..."

Xie Xuanyi sat directly opposite at the desk.

"For helping with the Secret Tomb case, thank you."

Chen Jingxuan set down the scroll, completely devoid of the State Preceptor's air, his voice as soothing as a gentle spring breeze, "Mr. Xie, if there's anything you need help with, just say the word."

"Mr. Xie?"

Xie Xuanyi sipped his tea lightly.

"Xie Zhen is a nice name."

Chen Jingxuan smiled slightly, "Though it's a false name, it's still a good one."

The Dao Library is located within the Great Chu Imperial City, blessed by a complete ceremonial instrument, enabling Chen Jingxuan to be aware of happenings around the world despite never leaving his home.

The rebellion of the Qing State has spread across the four borders, north to south.

Chen Jingxuan, Tang Fengshu, these two "notables" are already household names.

But Xie Zhen...

This unfamiliar name would be recorded in judicial documents and read by many.

Xie Xuanyi paused, then said, "Since the State Preceptor is aware that it's a false name, why continue using it?"

"It sounds more intimate."

Chen Jingxuan spoke softly, "If Mr. Xie doesn't mind, I will continue using this name... but of course, only within the library."

Xie Xuanyi looked up, locking eyes with Chen Jingxuan.

Da Chu's unparalleled pair.

Meeting again after so many years.

Xie Xuanyi did not know whether Chen Jingxuan recognized him... but one thing was certain.

Chen Jingxuan did not dig deeper into the identity he was concealing.

Some things, when not pointed out, can be feigned ignorance of.

"As you wish."

Xie Xuanyi set his teacup down, "I have a few troubles that might need the library's help to resolve."

"Say no more."

Chen Jingxuan's smile was full of anticipation, assuming an eager-to-listen demeanor.

"The first one... is about identity."

Upon facing this new life, Xie Xuanyi carefully recalled that there were not many he could trust, and even fewer with the capability.

After much consideration.

It seemed that only Chen Jingxuan was reliable.

But actually, having Chen Jingxuan... was enough.

"To ensure the mission at the Secret Tomb went smoothly, I fabricated the identity of a special envoy from the Imperial City's Tan Yi Guard."

Xie Xuanyi paused, then said, "This identity will be exposed sooner or later."

"Why would Mr. Xie say such a thing?"

Chen Jingxuan spoke mildly, "The special envoy of the Tan Yi Guard is inherently a 'one-off' position used for executing a specific mission; that you are no longer one doesn't mean you weren't before. As long as no one verifies your relationship with the Tan Yi Guard... this identity will not be exposed. To take a step back, how many people who know of the special envoy's identity are still alive?"

Xie Xuanyi was momentarily stunned.

Almost everyone on the Po Lu ship had died.

Those remaining would not delve into his identity.

"Anyone trying to investigate you will find their way to the library."

Chen Jingxuan spoke gently, "I know what you want to say... rest assured, once they reach me, I will cover for you. Wherever you go, the 'library' will be a shadow behind you."

Xie Xuanyi fell silent.

Yes.

This was what he truly sought from Chen Jingxuan.

He was but a rootless duckweed, unable to withstand scrutiny.

But if backed by the library.

Everything would be different.

"Thank... thank you."

Xie Xuanyi looked at Chen Jingxuan and, after a long while, struggled to utter these two words.

He seldom said thanks.

"No need."

Chen Jingxuan brushed his sleeve, "The second thing you want my help with involves 'Baiyi,' right?"

Xie Xuanyi sighed silently.

The lineage of the Sky Watchers... is indeed extraordinary.

In just a few days, Chen Jingxuan had likely grasped the general situation around him.

The case in Taian City remained unresolved and had not reached Lichao City.

Of course, it was not because the Imperial City Office was incompetent.

Instead, it was because a more powerful force mysteriously hindered the continuation of the investigation of this case.

Who that force originated from, need not be mentioned.

"I have already told Qihu," said Chen Jingxuan, "after the matter in Lichao City is resolved, to bring the Deng household back to the Imperial City and settle them well."

Chen Jingxuan continued, "In times of crisis, Baiyi formed an array to protect the city and sacrificed her life; she deserves great rewards. You don't need to plead for her, Da Chu owes her that much. For those who have contributed, the library will not stand by and do nothing."

Xie Xuanyi had promised Deng Baiyi two things.

Settling the Deng household was only one of them.

"I promised Miss Deng that I would let her join the Taoist sect."

Xie Xuanyi pondered for a moment, "She is a rare genius in array Tao, if she can follow Pavilion Master Tang in her cultivation, she will surely achieve great things in the Dao."

"Oh?"

Chen Jingxuan hinted, "The lady indeed has good potential, but are you sure you want her to join the Taoist sect?"

Xie Xuanyi smilingly said, "If the Taoist sect won't accept her, then there's nothing I can do. I would have to entrust her to you then. If she could cultivate under you, that would also be a good option."

"Tch."

Chen Jingxuan said irritably, "Do you think the role of a Sky Watcher is some sort of enviable position? What I mean is... why not have her follow you?"

"Me?"

Xie Xuanyi laughed, "Does the State Preceptor know where I am going next?"

Chen Jingxuan fell silent.

"Even a figure like you doesn't know my next destination."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head and asked, "What's the point of her following me, living a life of constant turmoil?"

"Everyone knows that you and Pavilion Master Tang are close."

Xie Xuanyi seriously said, "She herself has impressive talents, and with your recommendation, Pavilion Master Tang won't refuse her."

"That makes sense," said Chen Jingxuan helplessly. "Haven't you thought about what if you hadn't met me? How would you fulfill your promise to that lady?"

"There are naturally other ways."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "But here you are. As the great State Preceptor is willing to meet me today with the Ruyi Order, it shows you are willing to help this cause—let me thank you in advance!"

With that, he stood up and bowed.

The answer was flawless, perfectly like a tough nut to crack, and Chen Jingxuan's biggest challenge was with someone like this.

So he could only agree.

"If there is any other trouble, just mention it as well."

Chen Jingxuan looked at Xie Xuanyi, feeling rather glum.

Might as well do good to the end, deliver to the west.

"There shouldn't be any other troubles," said Xie Xuanyi.

Xie Xuanyi did not conclude the meeting with the Ruyi Order.

He seriously stated, "Since the State Preceptor is willing to lend a hand, I also have a few small tokens of gratitude."

"Hmm?" Chen Jingxuan slightly frowned.

Xie Xuanyi detailed the events that occurred in the Bai Ze Secret Realm.

The Divine Soul Illusion Realm could indeed divine the heavens.

Chen Jingxuan could predict all things.

But... there are always secrets that cannot be reached by divination.

The Secret Tomb within the giant turtle's mouth is one of them.

The story of this expedition to the Secret Tomb is no secret; the disciples from Baihua Valley had already fully reported it, yet what they witnessed as the "truth" differed from what Xie Xuanyi saw.

"The Dao furnace from Beihai Ling was carried away by a mysterious white-haired Taoist."

Lu Yuzhen... Lu Yuzhen..."

After a moment, Chen Jingxuan fell into deep thought.

Xie Xuanyi related all of Lu Yuzhen's deeds, while deliberately concealing one thing.

The Undying Spring.

The Little National Master is a trustworthy person, but that did not mean that the news of the Undying Spring could be shared with him.

Such a thing.

Any person involved might encounter misfortune.

Therefore, Xie Xuanyi had to keep another thing secret—

That was the fact that Chu Man was still alive.

In Beihai Ling, the doorway that Dao Jiu had prepared for himself was always open.

When Xie Xuanyi confronted Lu Yuzhen, he used his Divine Thought to observe the scene outside the door, and he discovered that Chu Man's "corpse" had disappeared.

This female Death Soldier, meticulously groomed by You Hai King, was likely resurrected by Lu Yuzhen using the Undying Spring.

The so-called disappearance likely meant she was taken into Grotto Heaven.

"That person identified himself as 'Lord Lu'."

Xie Xuanyi inquired, "Do you perhaps know of such a figure?"

"Lord Lu?"

Chen Jingxuan muttered, "Within the territories of Da Chu, no such person has appeared... The Divine Soul Illusion Realm can only cover the land of national fate after all. Perhaps this person is related to Da Li or the South Border?"

Da Li is a southern kingdom neighboring Da Chu, protected by another powerful national artifact, beyond the reach of the Divine Soul Illusion Realm.

As for the South Border...

The South Border is a vast range of barren mountains stretching thousands of miles.

This area experienced phenomena similar to the recent ones in Northern County hundreds of years ago.

Primordial Energy depletion.

Both Da Chu and Da Li considered this region a death zone.

Many law-defying cultivators who fled from the laws of the two dynasties chose to escape to the South Border, establishing their own strongholds, which led to the notorious "South Border Evil Cultivators."

Due to the frequent miasma and harsh living conditions in the area.

These "Evil Cultivators" tended to engage in internecine strife.

Thus, after signing agreements with several powerful cultivators from the South Border, the two major dynasties no longer deliberately intervened, unwilling to waste their strength...

This region more closely resembles a "dim boundary" that exists outside the laws of the two dynasties.

"The title 'Daoist Master' does sound familiar."

Chen Jingxuan spoke softly, "I've heard that in recent years, several major evil sects in the South Border have been suppressed by a rising force, unable to even lift their heads. Yin Mountain, Hehuan Sect, Heavenly Puppet Sect, all have sealed themselves off in retreat, with many disciples even fleeing the South Border to barely survive in the north...

The name of this new force is the 'Paperman Sect,' and the leader has no name, only a title."

"Indeed, Daoist Master."