Imperial God Emperor

286 – Eye can't be saved.

After Ye Qingyu and the others left, the Proud Sky Center gradually became more and more alive.

The martial alliance meeting, according to what was first advertized, was estimated to be held for three days.

Apart from the challenges of the arena, there were still large amounts of mercantile activities still to be concluded. Li Qiushui, Zhao Shanhe and the others wanted to completely demonstrate the authority of the sects in the challenges of the arena. Afterwards, the sects would become the leader and control the whole alliance. But before the first afternoon of the day had even finished, all the dreams of the sects were completely crushed.

Right now, there wasnearly complete numbness in the minds of everyone from the sects.

The power that Ye Qingyu exhibited had fiercely broken the belief the sects had towards their own power.

In the past hundred years, although the Snow Empire had founded their own dynasty and the power of the army were throughout the lands, but the people of the sects were still immersed in the dreams of their personal martial strength. In the hearts of everyone in the Jianghu, the existence of the rule, “The matters of Jianghu should be settled in the Jianghu’ created a sense of superiority and formed a belief that they were separated from the control of the Empire’s laws. They thought they were not bounded by the rules whatsoever and they were completely immersed in such a lofty position.

The Snow Empire was powerful, but the people of the Jianghu were not under their control.

Perhaps this was the truest and most honest thought of many people from the Jianghu.

But the battles on the Arena of Life and Death today had completely crushed their sense of superiority.

This happened especially during Ye Qingyu’s merciless and piercing tirade. Like a razor blade, it had cut apart all the defences in the hearts of the Jianghu people. The most straightforward and brutal way was used to destroy their sense of superiority. They originally wanted to refute such accusations, but they increasingly discovered their words were so useless and powerless in front of Ye Qingyu.

“So Gao Han and the others did not die…”

“Marquis Ye really showed mercy…"

“In truth… when comparing the two parties, this Ye Qingyu really can’t be counted as a butcher. At least he is open and upright, and acts truly to his emotions. If the matters are true about Zhao Shanhe and Li Qiushui, then their methods may really be too underhanded!”

“The matters today, really… are out of our expectations.”

“So this was the truth behind the recent chaos in Youyan Pass.”"

“To inject demonic poison into the bodies of innocent people and turn them into demons. And then to capture them and force them onto the Beheading Demon Platforms to scam the bounties of the Empire. Such actions, are really despicable.”

“The Three Sects and Three Schools? Haha, such a way of doing things is really too sinister.”

After remaining silent, the crowd began discussing events.

There were many matters that you would only believe as the truth if you see it with your own eyes and begin to think for yourself.

The people of the Jianghu who were able to survive until now were not idiots. At the beginning, they were from the opposing party so they would obviously be somewhat biased. But after they saw these matters, they began to realize that the people and forces on their own side were that kind of people. They could not help but reflect on such matters.

This was especially so when they discovered that Gao Han and the others had not died. Such a scene was too shocking for them.

Ye Qingyu was not as bloodthirsty as the rumours say. At least he would show mercy to those truly righteous heroes. There were many people of the Jianghu who suddenly felt that perhaps they should not really become enemies of [The Leaf of Youyan] and the entire Youyan army.

If they were really like Gao Han and the others and did things according to morality and the rules, perhaps they would be accepted by the Youyan army?

There were many people that became hesitant.

The Water Ray Arena on the Bright Moon Lake was quickly repaired.

The battles would still continue.

Grudges still had to be settled.

But there was not too great of an interest on this anymore.

The mercantile transactions between the surrounding organizations had begun. The large merchant companies and financial organization could finally participate in their long awaited event.

There was no longer anyone in the number one Xian Pavilion.

The successor of the War God, Ye Congyun had departed.

The [Painting Saint] Liu Yuqing, the little scholar boy Xing’er and that mysterious and unfathomable white dressed scholar had left.

And in the other Xian Pavilions, the young leaders and old elders of the tops sects evidently did not have the face to stay in Proud Sky Center after experiencing such matters. They all departed.

For them, such financial transactions already had no meaning.

For such a genius like Ye Qingyu to be born from the Empire; his wings were fully formed and he soared in the heavens. In one battle, he had completely transformed the situation that the sects had painstakingly cultivated for the last fifty years into a popped bubble. This was the most important matter. Especially the disdain and amenity that Ye Qingyu had displayed towards the sects. For all the sects of Jianghu, this was an exceedingly important information that needed to be passed on.

If such a peerless person forever held such an attitude towards the sects of the Jianghu, even the top sects needed to find a way to deal with him.

The strategists within the sects would definitely evaluate and consider the information exhibited within this battle.

Whether Ye Qingyu’s forcefulness also represented the attitude of the Empire was also something they needed to consider.

That mysterious scholar who had scared away the old ancestor of the Crepe Myrtle Sect with a sentence, evidently was someone from the Empire.

The information contained from all their actions was enough to make many sects troubled.

The [Pill God of Snow Country], Dugu Quan situated in the number nine Xian Pavilion was in an exceedingly good mood. He walked out of the pavilion with a wide grin, bringing alongside him his two grandsons as well as Song Jiannan and Song Qingluo. He casually walked around the merchant areas of the Proud Sky Center and would often exchange a few words with some familiar people.

Dugu Quan’s status was exceedingly high and his official position was also greatly respected. He became the focal point anywhere he went. There were many people who felt greatly honoured to even exchange a few words with the Pill God. After the higher ups of the great sects and Ye Qingyu left, the [Pill God of Snow Country] became the center of the crowd.

The Dugu Tianxin who was raised as the next successor for the Dugu Organization, under the introduction of the old Pill God, was able to make friends with the leaders and managers of the large organizations. He performed very well and was very eye-catching. His demeanor was both elegant and well-mannered, and obtained many people's approval.

As for the hedonistic Dugu Dixiu, he willingly blended in the background to exhibit his brother's excellence even more. He would just occasionally have a word or two of discussion with Song Qingluo, worried that they would neglect this young girl.

The others who saw this thought that she was Dugu Dixiu’s female companion, so they were also respectful towards her.

The Song Qingluo right now had a feeling where she was within the clouds and mists. She felt the same as if she was stepping on the clouds; there was a sensation that the ground she was stepping on was not real at all.

When Ye Qingyu’s sword broke through the heavens and sliced apart the arena, Song Qingluo had already lost the ability of the thought.

The white-clothed figure in the skies had never seemed as far away as he did before.

In that instant, this beautiful girl suddenly understood, that her previous fellow student was no longer someone of the same world as her.

He was high up and above, mysterious and excellent. He was so prodigious that one could not regard him directly.

And herself?

Apart from a good looking outer shell, there was nothing at all that she had that could compare to that youth.

She remembered the time at White Deer Academy, when she had intentionally wanted to distance herself from Ye Qingyu. And how she had forcefully requested Ye Qingyu to stay away from Song Xiaojun. Just how laughable was she?

And thinking of the evaluation of Han Shuangfu, Bai Yuqing, and the others, and how they had made things difficult for Ye Qingyu, just how childish were they?

And that young girl called Jiang Xiaohan. She was once the childhood playmate of Ye Qingyu, but she had no eye for quality at all. Because of short term gain, she made things extremely difficult for Ye Qingyu in secret. For such an ambitious girl, if she knew everything that had happened in Proud Sky Center today, would she be crying with regret?

By the side, Song Jiannan was smilingly interacting with the people from all sorts of large organisations.

The Song Jiannan who was from a merchant background was exceedingly well-equipped to handle such situations. Borrowing the status of the Dugu Organization, others also gave him face. He laughed and smiled, and the Song Jiannan who recently had always been worried and haggard seemed as if he was in his prime.

Song Qingluo bitterly smiled in her heart.

Without Ye Qingyu, perhaps the Song family would already have been over?

Ye Qingyu had never overtly said anything about such a matter. Because she was once Ye Qingyu’s classmate, they had ascended to the heavens in one step. Her father's current glory, when compared to the authority of Ye Qingyu, was so illusionary that it was not real. Without basis at all, it was so far away from reality.

The events of the past kept flashing constantly in Song Qingluo’s head.

Her entire person seemed somewhat distracted.

……

……

“What happened?”

Ye Qingyu’s face was ugly to behold.

Bai Yuanxing lay on the bed, his eyes covered with a white cloth. Li Shizen had already made some preliminary treatments, but the injuries caused by the space thunder was something a normal doctor could not heal. There would constantly be blood seeping out. The White Horse youth was currently in a deep state of unconsciousness.

Jin Ling’er was sleeping by the bedside.

Wen Wan’s face was also ugly to look at, somewhat embarrassed and guilty, “I was too careless."

The [South West Robber King] had switched to a clean pair of clothing. He would occasionally curiously evaluate Ye Qingyu. At this time, he already understood that the handsome young man that seemed exceedingly young was a truly important person. And that bearded and muscular man that was so strong it was ridiculous, was the subordinate of that white-clothed youth.

So this was the rumoured Marquis Ye.

He was somewhat different from his imagination.

Outside the tent, [The Fisherman of Han River] and the others waited patiently.

“The wound has already been treated. But the injury is greater than imagined. Normal medicine has no effect. The eyes of this child most likely can’t be saved, in the future…” Li Shizen let out a sigh, feeling sympathetic for Bai Yuanxing’s situation. He was under twenty and followed beside Ye Qingyu. He originally had an unlimited future, but his eyesight was ruined.

His eyes can’t be saved?

As Ye Qingyu heard this, apart from feeling stunned, there was sadness uncontrollably welling up within him.

Why was it like this?

Did Little Silver not say everything went well?

Then why would Bai Yuanxing suffer such heavy injuries.

But seeing the state of Jin Ling’er and Wen Wan, Ye Qingyu knew that he could not blame them.

“Grandfather Li, are there any other ways?” Ye Qingyu asked, recovering.

Li Shizen shook his head with a sigh.

Ye Qingyu fell silent. He suddenly thought of something, a hope rising in his heart. Turning around, “Old Wen, quickly invite brother Dugu to come here. Perhaps he will have a way.”

Wen Wan eyes brightened.

That’s right.

Dugu Quan was the [Pill God of Snow Country]. Perhaps there was some kind of medicine that could help.

Answering, Wen Wan quickly departed.

Ye Qingyu held Bai Yuanxing’s wrist in his hands, his yuan qi entering into the body of the youth to detect the state of his injuries.

Ye Qingyu’s hopes of treating Bai Yuanxing all rested on the [Pill God of Snow Empire], Dugu Quan’s shoulders.

But the result made him disappointed.

According to what Dugu Quan had said, those space thunder fragments was exceedingly sinister. It had the destructive power of space. If there were any injuries caused by it, treasure class medicinal pills needed to be used for there to be any possibility of recovery. But it was too late now. The space thunder fragments had already completely destroyed the pair of eyeballs within Bai Yuanxing. Even his brain had received some damage. It was utterly impossible for him to recover his eyesight.

It was not only that his eyesight could not recover, even Bai Yuanxing’s normal lifestyle would be affected.

“I’ve already done my best. Whether this child can survive will depend on himself and fate. if his will is strong enough, and he can withstand for ten more days, then perhaps he can survive. if he cant, then…” Dugu Quan shook his head with a sigh.

He could tell that Ye Qingyu regarded this youth with mediocre talent importantly, so he had done his utmost.

“It’s that serious?” Ye Qingyu’s mood was heavy. “Thank you brother.”

“What are you saying, you don’t have to be polite with me.” Dugu Quan fell silent for a brief moment. “How about this, I’ll go back to the Capital today and find several of old friends. There are specialists within them. I have an old friend called Ouyang Buping, and he specialises in the medicinal arts. Perhaps he will have a way."

Ye Qingyu’s eye brightened. “Could it be that it is the Ouyang Buping that is known as the [White Browed divine doctor]?”

“Haha, it’s namely that old bastard.” Dugu Quan smiled. “You’ve heard of his name?”

“It’s rumoured that elder [White Browed divine doctor] has the power to bring people back from the dead. His medical arts has already stepped into the stage of the divine. There is no one that has not heard of his fame within the boundaries of Snow Empire.”Ye Qingyu did not refuse anymore, saying “Then thank you brother for making such a trip.”

“You little kid, you don’t need to be so polite with me.” Dugu Quan said with a somewhat angry tone. “We are brothers, there’s no need to worry about the hassle. The matters in Youyan pass are settled and the matters regarding the Dugu family will be taken care of by my two grandsons. You just wait here patiently. I will definitely bring Ouyang Buping, that old thing back. At the most it will take ten days!”

As he said this, Dugu Quan bid his farewell, heading to the Capital.

Ye Qingyu saw him away from the Vanguard camp, then returned.

“Little Ye, it’s my ….” Wen Wan came over with a guilty face, his head lowered as he came over, a complete picture of someone who had done something wrong.

Ye Qingyu was exasperated by him. Shaking his head, “It’s fine, I’ll count this as one of the crimes of the Dragon Tiger sect. One day, they will definitely pay for this….Oh that’s right, you were once my teacher so stop pretending. if others saw it, they may accuse me of not respecting my teacher.”

“That’s more like it.” Wen Wan began grinning. “That’s right, what do you plan to do after? The White Horse tower is destroyed, so most likely you will have to temporarily remain in the Vanguard."

Ye Qingyu looked at the sunset in the West.

The Pass and the snowy peaks, under the illumination of the sunlight, was like it gilded by gild. It was absolutely beautiful and filled with an aura of mystery.

After falling silent for a moment, he opened his mouth. “The urgent matter right now is to treat Yuanxing’s injuries. As for other matters….After the martial alliance, I do not have any other affairs that concern me for the time being. The Youyan War God should be pulling the net in right now. Everything will become ordered again, and I am not suitable for making the Jianghu people stand in line. This time I have gained greatly from the battles between Zhao Shanhe and Li Qiushui. I have to remain in isolation and cultivate, to solidify my gains. As for the spring time offence of the Youyan army, it should begin a month later. At that time, the entire army will be mobilised. Me and you, we are both people of the Vanguard, so we naturally have to follow them out on their expedition.”

Wen Wan nodded his head, and said in a rare serious moment, “That’s right, you are a violent person so you’re suitable for violent tasks. If we made you do the task of making them stand in line, this is tantamount to killing you. I heard that when you were in Deer city, you handed over the entire matter of the Ye Household to a young servant.”

Ye Qingyu smiled when he heard this.

Although the way Wen Wan described it was a little hard to hear, but he was completely right.

“That’s right, how do you plan to handle Gao Han and the others?” Wen Wan gave him a winking smile. “I feel, we should accept them under our wing with such an opportunity. This is especially so for Gao Han. His martial talent is extremely high, and his personality and mentality are all top grade. If we keep him by our side, he will definitely be of great assistance.”

Ye Qingyu gave a warning glance to Mad Tiger Wen, and said, “How could you care about benefits so much?”

“You little brat, you don’t recognise my good intentions.” Wen Wan said in frustration. “I only do this because of you. The Jianghu is massive and the world is immense. It is hard to succeed alone in this world. Even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race, needed countless followers so they could step towards the absolutely pinnacle. It is hard to support everything with just a single pole of wood.”

Ye Qingyu nodded his head, without saying anything.

……

……

In the next couple of days, Youyan pass was fairly quiet.

The Proud sky centre and martial meeting had ended two days ago, but the resounding effects it had towards Snow Empire would slowly become evident.

For the Empire, they could be said to have been completely satisfied by this martial meeting.

For the sects, it was a scenario where they could not steal the chicken but also lost the grain used to bait the chicken. It was said that on the rankings of the young generation of the human race of Heaven Wasteland domain, [The Leaf of Youyan], Ye Qingyu’s name, jumped from an unknown number to number eight. This was really too shocking.

The martial scene of the Empire, in this period of time, kept discussing Ye Qingyu's deeds.

There were countless young geniuses of the sects that swore they wanted to challenge Ye Qingyu and regain the might of the Jianghu.

Even some supreme forces of the Empire, and even the Imperial family began to regard the young man called [The Leaf of Youyan] seriously. The birth of a supreme genius of the martial way had significant meaning for many people.

From the rumours coming out of the capital, Ye Qingyu was seen as the opportunity that would break apart the exquisite balance of the Empire.

Hidden currents began surging in all directions.

10 years of strenuous study and became famous throughout the world through the Imperial examinations.

Such tales did not only describe the civil officers of the Empire, it could also be applied to the Jianghu.

In such a bustling large environment, Ye Qingyu remained separate and rarely went out. He erected a large tent within the grounds of the Vanguard, and apart from checking on the unconscious Bai Yuanxing every day, he spent a large majority of time cultivating in isolation.

Mother Wu and her children followed him within the army, so they could more conveniently take care of Bai Yuanxing.

Jin Ling’er also became much more mature.

Perhaps he had been greatly shocked, but this little fellow began training in his martial arts with bitter effort. He had went in search of Ye Qingyu several times, requesting that he wanted to cultivate in the [Flowing Shadow Kill] cultivation technique, he did not need to consider any further. His mother Huang Zhen also agreed with the decision of her son.

Thankfully, with the considerate company of Li Qi and Li Ying, Jin Ling’er did not dwell on this matter too greatly.

As for Gao Han and the Three Ghosts Of the Bitter River and the others, they also willingly stayed behind to follow Ye Qingyu.

Gao Han because of the gratefulness he felt when Ye Qingyu provided his assistance and mercy, had asked to stay behind. Even the [South West Robber King] Xiao Buliu had asked to remain, wanting to follow beside Ye Qingyu.

As for his reason….

“The old bastard Gao Han is here, so I of course have to follow him. I have to find an opportunity, and take revenge for my parents.” The Robber King said with a completely serious face.

This reason.

Ye Qingyu accepted.

In truth, after this matter, Xiao Buliu naturally knew that Gao Han nearly died because he wanted to find some way to right the wrong. In truth, his desire for vengeance had already grown faint, but there was a knot in his heart that could not be undone.

His mind was extremely nimble. After the battle at Proud sky centre, there were many people that wanted to follow Ye Qingyu. Since there was such an opportunity now, he would definitely not let it pass by.

In this period of time, the Youyan Pass was under the process of incorporating the people of the Jianghu. The transformation of the Youyan army was extremely successful.

For Gao Han and the others to be given an official military post, only a word needed to be said.

After Wen Wan’s proposal, Gao Han and the others were successfully allocated to the military post of the White Horse tower. They can be counted as Ye Qingyu’s private subordinates.

In these ten days, Ye Qingyu was constantly in a high state of anxiousness as he inspected Bai Yuanxing’s wounds. Every days he would insert pure and precious yuan power into his body to help him extend his life and keep his blood flowing. But it was a pity that Bai Yuanxing did not wake up.

On the tenth day, Dugu Quan brought the [White Browed divine doctor], Ouyang Buping.

“The will of this child is shocking. to think he would be able to endure for so long.” Ouyang Buping had completely white hair, like a young man with a childish face. He seemed to be extremely amiable, with a slight smile always on his face. After inspecting Bai Yuanxing’s wounds, he seemed to have discovered something. With slight shock: “Eh? Such a method….who was it that previously treated this child’s wounds?”

Ye Qingyu was taken aback: “It’s a old friend. Could it be that something is wrong?"

Ouyang Buping shook his head. “there’s no issue. Marquis, your friend has extreme skill. For someone with average strength to live on after being injured by the space thunder. This is all thanks to your friend. If not for his skillful way of treating the injuries, it is most likely that the injured person would not be able to survive till today."

“What?”

Ye Qingyu was greatly shocked as he heard this.

Bai Yuanxing’s wound were treated by Li Shizen. This was something that Ye Qingyu was certain of.

But who would have thought, the great and famous [White Browed divine doctor] would have such an evaluation of Li Shizen. This really took Ye Qingyu by surprise.

At that instant, Ye Qingyu finally realised he had overlooked something.

For Li Shizen’s medical arts to be so skillful, his background must not be as simple as he had previously thought. How could he be a simple person if he was someone that even the [White Browed divine doctor] complimented?

In other words, the Pill formula that Li Shizen gave him did not really have a history as he described.

He even thought that the formula for the [Mysterious Heaven pellet[ was something that Li Shizen had created himself. How could it be so coincidental?

“Since your friend has handled the injury, then the following matters will become much simpler. I have confidence that I will be able to make him regain consciousness after ten days.” After the [White Browed divine doctor] had inspected Bai Yuanxing’s situation, he slowly became confident.

Ye Qingyu snapped back to the situation, hurrying to say: “Then thank you elder ouyang.”

Ouyang Buping gave him a glare. “Don’t be a stranger Marquis. You are sworn brothers with this immoral Dugu old bastard, then how can you be estranged with me. We are all brothers. I will be presumptous, how bout you call me brother Ouyang?"

Ye Qingyu was delighted: “I would be overjoyed to do so. thank you brother Ouyang.”

Ouyang Buping laughed loudly.

288 – My friend, Little Black!

Ouyang Buping carefully treated Bai Yuanxing’s injuries. From Dugu Quan, he obtained three [Xuanshen Pill]. When it was crushed and placed with warm water into Bai Yuanxing’s mouth, it would boost his vitality and maintain his blood qi. He even used acupuncture. Utilising several blocked acupuncture points on his head, with the power of his golden yuan qi needles, he was able to take care of the last remnants of the destructive power of the space thunder that remained.

Such a process took an entire four hours.

After such a treatment had ended, even someone like the [White Browed divine doctor], Ouyang Buping was sweating.

But the effect was miraculous.

As the last golden needle was removed from the acupuncture point on Bai Yuanxing’s forehead, one could see that Bai Yuanxing's complexion gradually reddened. His breathing became stable, and the surrounding deathly grey aura around his face quickly disappeared. There was an unprecedented vitality about him.

“Thank you brother Ouyang.” Ye Qingyu said his thanks.

“Little Ye, you are too courteous. ..En, these days you are in the spotlight, so you should be very busy. I won’t bother you….oh, that's right, I will return tomorrow to the Capital along with old man Dugu. Tonight the old man will host a feast at the Hundred herb hall. Us three should use this opportunity to have a good meet up. I think it will be a period of time before we meet again.”

Ouyang Buping clasped his hands and bid farewell.

“I will definitely come. I’ll see you off.” Ye Qingyu promised.

Ye Qingyu only returned after seeing him away from the Vanguard.

He was clear in his heart, just how great a favour had just been done. With the position Ouyang Buping possessed had within the Empire, even if the Imperial family wanted him to treat them, they needed to expend some effort. This time he had travelled thousands of miles to Youyan pass to help Bai Yuanxing and spent such a great amount of effort. All to heal a youth with mediocre talent. This was all partly due to Dugu Quan’s connections and the other was to make an early investment in Ye Qingyu.

Thinking it over, the greatest possibility as to why he did such a thing was that the ancient characters he had given Dugu Quan had also stunned Ouyang Buping.

No matter what, this time he owed the [White Browed divine doctor] Ouyang Buping a great favour. Ye Qingyu must repay him the future.

That was the most that could be done regarding Bai Yuanxing’s wounds.

He was able to preserve his life, but he had lost both his eyes. His eyesight could not recover—-unless there was a day his cultivation ascended to the heavens and he attained the Heaven Ascension stage. At that time, his flesh would be reborn, and any broken limbs would regrow. As long as his spirit was intact, he could be reborn indefinitely. His eyes naturally could be grown back with just a thought.

It was only that with Bai Yuanxing’s talent, to attain such a stage was nigh impossible.

“When Bai Yuanxing wakes up, just what should I tell him?”

Ye Qingyu could not help but grow anxious as he thought of this. Right now, he could only hope that Bai Yuanxing's heart could endure and his will was strong enough that he could withstand such an impact. Fate, may have been too cruel to this youth who bitterly struggled to carry out the wishes of his father and ancestors.

……

In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

That night, Ye Qingyu went to Hundred Herb Hall and talked with Dugu Quan and Ouyang Buping for a whole night. He obtained an even more in depth understanding of the current situation of the Empire and also had a comprehensive and deep overview of the Pill and Medical arts.

During the course of the feast, Ouyang Buping kept expressing his desire to meet Li Shizen. But it was a pity the old doctor could not be found. It was said that Li Shizen had followed a small number of troops to carry out a mission so they could not meet, making the [White Browed divine doctor] sigh with regret.

For the [Pill God] and [Divine Doctor] to leave so hastily, Ye Qingyu guessed that something must have happened in the Capital.

As for Li Shizen…

Ye Qingyu faintly felt, that this mysterious old doctor had deliberate avoided meeting with Ouyang Buping. Ye Qingyu did not pay anymore attention to the matter of the [Mysterious Heaven pellet] afterwards because he was sure that Li Shizen did not have malicious intentions towards him. If he was not willing to expand further, then Ye Qingyu would not force him to reveal anything.

After all, everyone had a past they did not want others to bring up. Ye Qingyu did not want this matter to affect the friendship between him and Li Shizen.

Time flowed by.

The people of the sects in Youyan pass had lessened by more than half.

The defeat of the Three Schools and Three sects, and the strong stance the Youyan army had taken after the martial alliance meeting, had made many Jianghu people who came here to gain benefits to leave hastily. It caused the number of people of the sects in the Pass to decrease greatly, and also made the Pass much more peaceful. It seemed to have recovered to the disciplined, calm but also tense atmosphere of the past.

Those who really wanted to enter into the army through the call of the Empire, was still here. Those that wanted to polish their martial way on the battlefield, those that wanted to gain success on the battlefield, those hot blooded warriors still remained in the Pass

The task of allocating the Jianghu people, fell on the hands of the [Painting saint] Liu Yuqing.

It was said that those people were all allocated to the newly made [Fury Camp] and as such, they became one of the strongest camps in terms of battle power in the entire Youyan army. It was only that their discipline and formation was a bit rough. The individualities of the people of the Jianghu could not be gotten rid of so quickly. The War God of Youyan Pass, Lu Zhaoge would not place the [Fury Camp] into the battle field so quickly.

As for the Ye Congyun who became the successor of the War God, he appeared many times in front of the Youyan army. Since Lu Zhaoge had the intention of making Ye Congyun as his successor, apart from giving him instructions in cultivation, ways of war, strategy and leadership, he naturally also had to gradually familiarise him with the matters in Youyan Pass.

Therefore Ye Congyun became the centre of attention in Yoyan pass.

As for the person who sliced apart the grand dreams of the Three Schools and Three sects in the martial allice meeting, he was not seen for a long period of time.

Ever since the White Horse tower collapsed, others were unaware of just where Ye Qingyu was.

After all, apart from the Vanguard, no one saw him in the city.

One day, after Ye Qingyu left closed isolation training, Jin Ling’er quickly came to report that Bai Yuanxing had awakened.

When Ye Qingyu hurried to the tent, Bai Yuanxing was silently sitting by the bedside.

The light in the large tent was completely dark.

The skinny youth silently sat by the bedside, like he was a doll.

His eyes were still covered by a white cloth, and his body was thin and weak. Ye Qingyu could not help but feel sadness at seeing him in such a state.

Every since arriving in Youyan pass half a year ago, Bai Yuanxing became the first true subordinate of Ye Qingyu. The personality of the White Horse Youth was determined, cautious and willing to accept hardship. He had always did things for Ye Qingyu to his utmost. Since Ye Qingyu had soared into the heavens, he had wanted to also assist Bai Yuanxing to succeed. But right now…

Perhaps it was because he heard Jin Ling’er’s footsteps, Bai Yuanxing’s ears twitched, looking in their direction: “Ling’er….has the Marquis come?”

“Little Bai, how do you feel?” Ye Qingyu maintained his composure, trying his best to make his tone as calm as possible."

“I pay my respects to Marquis.” Bai Yuanxing quickly rushed to bow.

“You are still injured, there is no need…..” Ye Qingyu smiled and assisted him, pretending to speak in a unworried tone: “Just rest well. When you have recovered a little, I will think of a method to treat your eyes….”

Bai Yuanxing’s expression was calm. “Thank you Marquis. But Officer Wen has already told everything to me. I know that my eyes cannot be healed, there is no need to console me, I can endure the truth.”

Ye Qingyu was taken aback.

That bastard Wen Wan, how could he be so ridiculous recently.

As he thought of this, there was a voice that came from outside. “Hahaha, little Bai, are you hungry right now? I’ve told Mother Wu to make a stew of dog meat, this thing is the most nourishing. Eat as much as you want, even though your eyes are gone, but you still need to eat. Don’t worry too much, even if you are blind, you can still cultivate….”

Wen Wan carried a steaming hot porcelain pot.

There was a fragrance of dog meat emanating from the porcelain pot.

After lifting the canvas of the entrance, and seeing the situation inside the tent, Wen Wan hesitated. Seeing Ye Qingyu’s gaze that was like a blade, he instantly realised something, and muttered: “Ah…..sorry, I’ve gotten lost. You guys talk amongst yourself….”

As he said this, he turned to leave quickly.

At this time, another angry and infuriated voice sounded out again: “Woof, mad man Wen, what are you holding in your hands? Is that my friend Little Black? I’ve just made an interesting friend, how can it be that after I brought him to the Vanguard, she’s disappeared in the blink of an eye?”

“What? Are you talking about the black coloured little bitch dog? I haven't seen it. Perhaps it’s because it didn’t want to be friends with you, and left already…” Wen Wan said in a deliberately misleading manner, saying one thing but meaning the other.

“Woof, is it really so? But why did I see black dog skin at the entrance to Mother Wu’s kitchen. I’ve asked the nearby soldiers, they said two hours ago, you asked Mother Wu to make dog meat stew. Could you have….” Little Nine stopped and interrogated Wen Wan at the entrance.

“Which bastard soldier is spreading lies about me? Bring him over so I can question him about it. Hmph, I’ll make him….” Wen Wan cursed, then chuckled to Little Nine. “You must be mistaken. I saw with my own eyes that little female dog run off and leave the Vanguard camp.”

“Really? Fine, I’ll believe you.” Little Nine said suspiciously , then sniffed. “Hey, what are you holding in your hands? It smells so nice, let me try….”

“Er, this…..” Wen Wan was guilty and stuttered. Ultimately he could only hand the bowl of dog stew to Little Nine.

After a while.

They could see Little Nine entering from the outside the tent.

This fellow was carrying the porcelain pot, his tail wagging like a fan. Saying in a overjoyed tone, “Little Bai, I’ve heard you’ve woken up. That’s too great, as a person you can’t dwell too much. Don’t worry about being blind. After all since you're normally so dumb and stupid, there’s practically no difference after you became blind. As long as you are still alive, you can still eat and drink. Look, I’ve robbed something good for you to eat, we can eat together….”

As he finished, he saw Ye Qingyu within the tent.

“I’ve seen a ghost, I evidently didn’t sense your aura…..” The silly dog yelled.

Ye Qingyu glared at him coldly.

The tail of the silly dog froze, and hesitated. Saying slowly, “Did I say something wrong, I meant…..I didn’t mean you are a ghost, I meant….En, that’s right, your strength must have increased that I can’t even detect your aura anymore…woof, woof , that’s right, that’s what I meant!”

Ye Qingyu was completely made speechless by these two living treasures.

289 – Shocking news

“I’m a little hungry.”

On Bai Yuanxing’s covered face, a smile finally appeared.

There was a fragrance emitting from the pot.

Jin Ling’er quickly filled a full bowl for Bai Yuanxing.

Bai Yuanxing had one or two bite, then nodded his head. “En, it’s fragrant. it seems like it’s dog meat. My body is still recovering, I can’t eat too much meat or fish. I’ll just have the broth.”

“Fine, fine, you drink some more.” The big headed dog was eating, lapping his lips as he excitedly lay next to the pot of stew. After a while, he suddenly realised something and reacted. He blinked his eyes: “What? Blind kid……no, Little Bai, what did you say, it’s dog meat? Could you have smelled something wrongly?”

Bai Yuanxing shook his head with a smile. “This is definitely the taste of dog meat. That’s right, officer Wen said he had killed a little black dog a hour ago, this must be it’s meat.”

Little Nine acted as if he was struck by lightning, standing there dumbly for a few seconds, unable to process what had happened.

After a short moment.

“Ah, Wen Wan, I’ll slaughter you, I’ll tear your skin off…” The silly dog tragically screamed, as if he had gone crazy. He shot out like a bolt of lightning out the tent, and his enraged cry could be heard from the outside: “Ahhhh, Wen Wan, you dog killer, where are you, scram out!”

Within the tent.

Ye Qingyu laughed.

Seeing Bai Yuanxing’s mood turn for the better, he could finally be less worried.

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……

In the next few days, the military power of the Youyan army also began to be mobilised more frequently.

Military order after military order began to be sent out from the Pass Lord’s Residence.

There was formation airship after formation airship that was filled with the soldiers of the Youyan pass that headed in the direction of the Explosive Snow Glacier. This time it was not only the Vanguard, all the other major camps were also sent out. The newly created [Fury Camp] was allocated outside the Pass, and was temporarily not sent to the frontlines of the battlefield.

Such a situation, was commonly seen in the last decades. Every year when the Youyan army launched the Springtime offence season, was the time the demon race suffered the most. The Youyan army had already gotten used to everything.

In this period of time, the most important thing was what occurred to the Zhang San of the Military supply department in Youyan Pass. For some unknown reason, he was temporarily relieved of his role, and was not responsible for the supply lines of the Youyan army. It was temporarily taken over by the [Painting saint], Liu Yuqing.

Such news, only spread out in a small circle.

But the power such news, could be counted as explosive.

Who was not aware that after Zhang San had been in the Youyan pass for so many years, his roots were as deep as a great tree. Tt was even rumoured that Zhang San had some deep relationship with the War God of Youyan pass Lu Zhaoge. No matter what happened previously, even if the Military supply department committed some great wrong, the Pass Lord’s Residence had never punished them before.

If it was the past Youyan Pass, apart from Lu Zhaoge, there was only the Zhang San of the Military supply department that was like an immovable mountain. Even the influence of the commanders of the four main camps could not be compared to Zhang San.

But who would have thought this tree of the Youyan army would fall.

Some guesses and rumours began to circulate.

Those who received the quickest news, largely guessed at something. The most reasonable explanation, was that Zhang San had walked too closely with the people of the sects. He had participated in some matters, that forced Lu Zhaoge to take such a measure.

But there were still many people who did not realise the true reason behind this.

Those who truly understood the upper echelon of the Youyan army, realised the incredibility of this.

Because the errors that Zhang San had committed previously, had exceeded and was more ridiculous than the matters with the sects right now. Lu Zhaoge had chosen to ignore such matters in the past. But why was it that this time, even when Zhang San had not gotten himself involved too deeply, and the whole matter was just some battle of honour between the sects and the army, that he was punished? Furthermore, because Ye Qingyu had appeared, the Youyan army won completely, so there was no need for Lu Zhaoge to be enraged.

Even Ye Qingyu felt something was strange.

Btu he was delighted to see such a result.

Ever since arriving in Youyan Pass, the military commander he disliked the most was definitely Zhang San. It was not only because they had conflicted over issues many time. It was because Ye Qingyu hated the way Zhang San did things. In Ye Qingyu’s eyes , Zhang San was an arrogant, greedy person, the ringleader of the cliques.

On the tenth day, Ye Qingyu finally obtained what he wanted from the hands of the Lu Zhaoge.

Lotus Fire of the Black Moon.

This was one of the requests Ye Qingyu made to Lu Zhaoge when he was treating his injuries.

It was rumoured that only the Imperial family of Snow Empire possessed such a strange flame. That was why ,even with the ability of Lu Zhaoge, it took such a long time for him to obtain this. From this, one could tell just how precious it was.

Such a treasure, was given directly by the successor of the Youyan army, Ye Congyun.

“So this is the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] from the legends!”

Ye Qingyu looked at the starlight that was brightly flickering within the formation crystal orb . He was shocked because this light that was like a star in the night did not seem like a flame at all. It was a cross shaped starlight, faintly flickering. Through the barrier of the crystal orb, no sense of heat could be felt whatsoever, like it was an illusion.

“This afternoon, the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] arrived to the Pass Lord’s Residence. My master ordered me to deliver it over at the first instance.” Ye Congyun gave his respects to Ye Qingyu. With his identity today, although his military position was not high, but he was the successor of Lu Zhaoge. Judging by the weight of his words in Youyan pass alone, this little military officer of the Pass had more weight than even Ye Qingyu. But he deeply knew that the only reason he could become who he was today was due to Ye Qingyu’s help. Furthermore he deeply remembered what Lu Zhaoge had said. So apart from feeling grateful to Ye Qingyu he also had respect and admiration towards him.

"Give my thanks to Pass Lord lu.

Ye Qingyu smiled. Although he had not seen the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] before, but he believed that with Lu Zhaoge’s status and identity, he would not fool him. He stowed the crystal orb away.

“Marquis is being too courteous. This [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] is originally something that master desperately needed. That day, because of the attack of the Queen of the Unmoving City of Darkness, he was injured. He needed the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] to ensure that his wounds could recover. The Youyan army sent out desperate pleas for help to the capital to ask for assistance but such cries for assistance were blocked by the Right Minister. So this flame could not arrive in time in Youyan Pass. Thankfully you provided your aid, otherwise….” Ye Congyun’s said in a somewhat resentful tone as he mentioned the Capital. “Afterwards when master’s wounds healed, we needed to send more people to chase up on the progress of this flame. Only then could we obtain the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon]. I hope this delay has not interfered with your business.”

“Oh, so it was like this?” Ye Qingyu finally realised something.

At this moment, he finally understood, what the 'transaction' they were referring to meant in that battle between Song Xiaojun and Lu Zhaoge. This was the reason why Song Xiaojun stayed within Youyan pass, it was because there was perhaps the existence of the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] within the Pass Lord’s Residence.

That day Song Xiaojun had cooperated with Yan Buhui to ambush Lu Zhaoge. This was not to really kill Lu Zhaoge, but to injure the War God of Youyan. It forced Lu zhaoge to request for the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] to treat his wounds from the Imperial family of Snow Empire. As long as the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] arrived in Youyan pass, then she and Xian’er could steal away the Lotus fire.

Perhaps even Yan Buhui that day did not really want to kill Lu Zhaoge?

Many questions and suspicions that was always within his heart began to spread out.

After all, if she wanted to obtain the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon] it would be easier to obtain it in the Youyan pass than compared to the Capital that was strictly guarded, with as many experts as the clouds.

But just what was Song Xiaojun’s objective in obtaining the [Lotus Fire of the Black Moon]?

Evidently it was very important for her. That was why she did not care about making the entire Youyan Pass or even the entire Empire as her enemy, that she would even ambush Lu Zhaoge

“That’s right, my master told me to pass on this message to you. Perhaps in a few days, Marquis, you will receive an order coming from the capital. You will leave Youyan pass and head off for the capital to take up a post there.” Ye Congyun said.

“What?” Ye Qingyu was taken aback. “Head off to the capital?”

Ye Congyun nodded, saying seriously. “Perhaps because you have been in closed isolation training these days so you did not realise the news. Ever since the martial alliance meeting at Proud sky centre, many people have began to notice you. In truth not only the Youyan army but the entire Imperial family was paying attention to this event. It was even said that there was some important person of the Imperial family that went personally to view this, and was exceedingly satisfied with your performance. Especially the words you said after you killed Zhao Shanhe. There is news that comes from the capital, that the Emperor wants to give you an important duty in the capital!"

So it was like this ?

Ye Qingyu was greatly shocked.

Such a result had far exceeded his original plan.

To be stationed at the Capital?

To be appreciated by the Snow Emperor?

This was not within his original plans at all.

“Is such a matter believable?” Ye Qingyu asked again.

Ye Congyun replied respectfully.”if it came from the mouth of other people, then this is hard to tell. There are far too much information being spread about throughout the Jianghu or the Imperial court. But since master told me to tell Marquis you such news, then it should be true” Saying this, Ye Congyun clasped his hands respectfully. “I give you my congratulations. For you to receive the appreciation of the Snow Emperor and head towards the capital, you will definitely receive an important duty. You will definitely head straight for the clouds and have an limitless future."

Ye Qingyu shook his head, with a faint smile. “If it was really like this, this may not be too great a thing. Although Youyan pass is situated at the bitter cold borders, but you can control the entire situation within Youyan pass. Even if there are Jianghu people being restless, they cannot cause too many waves. But the situation in the Capital is chaotic and treacherous, it is one of the most terrifying hidden killing grounds of Heaven Wasteland domain. I am only a tiny little fourth class Marquis. If I am swept up within such current, it is hard to tell what will happen to me.”

“Your fortune is great and deep. Furthermore, you have the care of elder Dugu and elder Ouyang, so you should be fine. Master has already made some preparations, and gave some introductions to some old friends within the capital. After you enter the Capital, you can go find such people.” As Ye Congyun said this, he took out a letter and handed it over to Ye Qingyu.

“Oh? In other words, Pass Lord Lu agrees that I should head towards the capital?” Ye Qingyu finally captured the meaning within Ye Congyun’s words.