Chapter 194: Chapter 194 In the Human World (Part 2)
 

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“Make way!”

“A good dog doesn’t block the path!”

Wang Chen had just exchanged a few words with Fei Xinghe when several reprimands suddenly came from behind!

Five or six cultivators emerged from the cabin, surrounded by others, one of them sneered with disdain, “Fei Xinghe, are you standing here to act as a pillar?”

The other cultivators all burst into laughter, their eyes full of contempt as they looked at Fei Xinghe.

“I’m sorry.”

Fei Xinghe immediately apologized with a smile and stepped aside, “Senior Brothers, please go ahead.”

In fact, the gangplank of the airship was quite wide, and those behind could have easily walked down beside him without really being blocked.

But it was clear that these cultivators found Fei Xinghe particularly displeasing to the eye.

“You know what’s good for you.”

The cultivator who had just mocked him patted his shoulder and said, “Be more observant in the future, got it?”

Fei Xinghe bent over, his smile as sincere as could be, “Yes, thank you for the lesson, Senior Brother Cao.”

If one were to just look at his eyes, it seemed as if he was truly grateful, like a tame dog that, even after a harsh beating, would still desperately wag its tail to curry favor with its master.

That Senior Brother Cao laughed heartily and walked down the gangplank with his head held high.

The other cultivators followed closely behind.

As for Wang Chen standing to the side, he was completely ignored by them.

Wang Chen watched coldly, feeling no inner turbulence.

Previously, he had purchased his airship ticket through Shopkeeper Jin of the Four Seas Commerce Association, and during the conversation, he learned that there were several other Inner Sect disciples like himself who had taken guarding missions and were flying to Great Qian.

Wang Chen had no acquaintance with them and had no interest in conversing, spending his time cultivating in his cabin during the flight.

So, this was the first time he was seeing them.

These Inner Sect disciples, with their thick Noble Clan airs, were not highly cultivated and had bad temperaments, clearly the type of spoilt characters.

Would such persons voluntarily come to the Spiritless Land to suffer hardships?

Wang Chen seriously doubted it and suspected they too had received inside information and come to Great Qian to avoid trouble.

After all, there is no smoke without fire, and it seemed the Cloud Sun sect was about to experience major turmoil!

Wang Chen was glad he had made a quick escape.

Otherwise, a small shrimp like himself would find it tough to control his own destiny if he stayed at the sect.

If a conscription order came from above, the only option for those who didn’t want to be hunted down by the Punishment Hall was to comply obediently.

It was too easy to end up as cannon fodder!

Wang Chen also noticed that these Inner Sect disciples were enveloped in a faint layer of spiritual light.

They were clearly carrying some kind of special magic artifact, most likely to better adapt to the environment of the Spiritless Land.

The resources of a cultivator family were not something average cultivators could match!

As for Fei Xinghe.

Wang Chen really couldn’t see through him.

The man’s manner of speaking and behavior exuded the temperament of a Noble Clan’s child.

However, facing the humiliation from Senior Brother Cao and the others, he welcomed it all with a smile, humbling himself and stepping on his own dignity.

And he seemed quite content doing so.

To be honest, among his peers, Wang Chen had never seen someone who could be as flexible and adaptable!

“Junior Brother Wang, let’s go.”

Only after Senior Brother Cao and the others disembarked did Fei Xinghe straighten up and say to Wang Chen with a beaming smile.

Wang Chen was nearly dazzled by his smile, “Uh, sure.”

The berth where the Four Seas Commerce Association’s airship was moored was located in the center of a huge square.

To the east of the square, behind the tall vermilion walls, lay a majestic cluster of palace buildings.

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“That’s the Great Qian Imperial Palace.”

Fei Xinghe introduced enthusiastically to Wang Chen, “It’s a pity that there are rules in the sect; as the Guarding Heavenly Masters, we are not allowed to associate with the Emperor of Great Qian’s royal family or officials, otherwise, we could go in and have some fun.”

Wang Chen nodded.

The Inner Sect Disciples of the Cloud Sun Sect stationed in Great Qian were revered as Heavenly Masters in this mortal nation.

Naturally, their status was exceedingly high.

Therefore, when Fei Xinghe mentioned the royal family and officials of Great Qian, there was not a trace of respect in his tone.

This was also the most normal attitude of cultivators towards mortals.

But this did not mean the Guarding Heavenly Masters could do whatever they wanted; the Sect Affairs Hall had strict rules for this duty, forbidding disciples to meddle in Great Qian’s internal affairs or to associate with mortal nobility.

Especially the royal family of Great Qian, they were to be avoided at all costs!

The primary duty of the Guarding Heavenly Masters was to deal with Evil Wraiths that plagued the mortal world, as well as Demon Cultivators.

The next was to oversee the collection of tributes.

Finally, it was to select boys and girls with excellent Root Bone to replenish the new blood of the Cloud Sun Sect.

Wang Chen asked curiously, “Senior Brother Fei, have you been to Great Qian before?”

In fact, Wang Chen, or rather the original inhabitant of Wang Chen’s body, was native to Great Qian.

But as he was born in Cloud Sun’s Outer Mountain Gate, his understanding of Great Qian all came from his father, Wang Shaoyuan.

“Yes.”

Fei Xinghe responded, “I’m from Jing’an Prefecture in Great Qian. Coming out to station in Jing’an City this time feels like returning home in glory.”

A trace of self-mockery appeared on the Lonely Sword Peak disciple’s face.

Wang Chen closed his mouth.

Fei Xinghe’s background was likely a sore spot; there was no need to pry further.

Fei Xinghe did not seem to mind and chuckled, “I am very familiar with Jing’an City, and I’ve also been to Nan Shao City. If you have any questions, Junior Brother Wang, feel free to ask me.”

Wang Chen expressed his gratitude, “Thank you, Senior Brother.”

During their conversation, the two boarded a six-horse carriage waiting in front of the berth stand.

The Emperor rides in a six-horse carriage, while his subjects ride in a four-horse one, matching the emperor’s standards.

There were four carriages of the same kind in total, sent by the Grand Heavenly Master’s residence in Qian Capital to welcome the new Guarding Heavenly Masters.

All thirty-seven states and one hundred twenty-six prefectures of Great Qian had their Guarding Heavenly Masters supervised and governed by the Grand Heavenly Master’s residence in Qian Capital.

Wang Chen and Fei Xinghe shared a carriage.

Along the way, the Lonely Sword Peak disciple told Wang Chen quite a bit about matters related to the Guarding Heavenly Masters.

It included some information about Nan Shao Prefecture.

These bits of information were clearly useful for Wang Chen, who had just arrived and would otherwise be totally in the dark.

Even though Fei Xinghe showed no backbone and was obsequious in front of Senior Brother Cao and the others,

Wang Chen didn’t judge people merely by their appearances and felt a more favorable impression of this Senior Brother.

The carriage rattled on, rolling over thick, even stone slabs, and they quickly arrived at the Grand Heavenly Master’s residence in Qian Capital.

The architectural scale of the Grand Heavenly Master’s residence might not compare with the Great Qian Imperial Palace, but its hall layouts and grandeur were in no way inferior. The six-horse carriage sped straight through the front gate, passing between countless exotic flowers and plants and rockeries with marvelous stones.

What surprised Wang Chen was that as soon as they entered the Grand Heavenly Master’s residence, he perceived nature’s spiritual energy in the surrounding space!

Although the concentration wasn’t high, compared to the spiritless environment outside, it was much more comfortable.

Fei Xinghe noticed his expression and explained with a smile, “The Grand Heavenly Master’s residence is equipped with a large array, and there are many spiritual flora transplanted here, so it’s quite nice.”

Nice as it may be, those disciples stationed in the local areas couldn’t enjoy these privileges.

Those who held positions in the Grand Heavenly Master’s residence were Purple Mansion Superiors from the Cloud Sun Sect!

The carriage carrying the two men finally stopped in front of a majestic and imposing pavilion.

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