353: Chapter 353 Discussion

Xiao Weiqing sighed and said, "Seniors, this matter is of great importance. You must first give me your word."

"Hmm?"

"Kid, what do you mean by this? Since you don't trust us, why did you come looking for us?"

"Seniors, since I've invited you all, I naturally trust you. Otherwise, there wouldn't be only nine of you here."

"Then why won't you explain clearly? Are you treating us like fools?"

Xiao Weiqing sighed. "Senior, according to the original plan, there was no need to seek you out. However, an unexpected turn of events occurred. To be safe and to minimize bloodshed, I've come to you."

"I know my request is a bit much, but please trust me."

After saying that...

Xiao Weiqing looked toward Ye Yinhong.

Ye Yinhong said, "Don't say I don't think of you when there are benefits. I don't trust others, so I only looked for you."

"Sister Hong, you trust him that much?"

"Naturally, I trust him. As for you all, the door is right there. Whether you stay or go is up to you. Those who stay certainly won't regret it. However, for those who leave, for the sake of our acquaintance, do not speak a word of tonight's events."

"This..."

Everyone hesitated.

They had known Ye Yinhong for a long time, and some even had life-and-death bonds with her, so they naturally trusted her.

A few minutes of silence passed.

Gu Yi was the first to step forward.

"I'll stay. Sister Hong, don't go selling your little brother out now."

Ye Yinhong chuckled. "How much do you think those few pounds of flesh of yours are even worth?"

"This old man will stay too, to see what's really going on. I haven't stepped out for over a decade; has the era really changed this quickly?"

"Fine, let us old brothers gather once more and see what exactly is so important."

With several experts leading the way, everyone soon agreed to stay.

Only Song Qinian and Xu Feng remained.

"Hey, Old Ghost Xu, what do you say?"

"What else is there to say?"

"I'm staying, of course. They've all stayed; if the two of us leave, how will we face anyone in the future?"

"Or are you afraid?"

Song Qinian rubbed his neck. "Afraid of what? Did I look afraid when that blade was at my throat just now?"

"You're that Qin Weixiao, right? Speak then, what is this all about?"

"Wait, shouldn't you let us see your true face first?"

"Hiding your head and showing your tail won't do."

"Of course."

Xiao Weiqing nodded.

Suddenly.

A powerful Divine Soul force radiated from Xiao Weiqing's body—a pure and terrifying invisible power that enveloped the entire room.

The experts' pupils constricted as they were secretly shocked by Xiao Weiqing's strength.

Then.

Xiao Weiqing's face distorted for a moment before returning to its normal appearance.

"Junior, Xiao Weiqing, greets everyone."

"Xiao Weiqing?"

"I've never heard of someone like you."

"Wait, Xiao Weiqing? Are you... Ning's disciple?"

Xu Feng suddenly stood up and shouted.

"Yes. Greetings, Senior Xu. I used to hear my teacher mention you often."

Xu Feng suppressed the shock in his heart and slowly sat back down.

"Ning Xing's disciple?"

"How old are you?" Gu Yi asked.

"Twenty-one!"

"What?"

Except for Ye Yinhong, the heads of all the experts were buzzing.

"Say that again?!!"

Song Qinian had a look of utter disbelief.

"Enough, stop asking. Xiao Weiqing is the same age as my grandson, twenty-one years old," Ye Yinhong said. She had been just as surprised when Xiao Weiqing found her last night.

She had thought no one would notice her arrival in Jingdu Prefecture, but to her surprise, not long after stepping in, Xiao Weiqing had come to her door, stated his purpose, and asked for her help.

What shocked her even more was that the strengths and hiding places of various experts from several countries had not escaped Xiao Weiqing's notice.

Combined with his connection to Ning Xing and her own grandson...

Ye Yinhong decided to take a gamble.

Of course.

More importantly, Xiao Weiqing's promise and his formidable strength had convinced her.

"No, let this old man catch his breath."

To the side, Xu Feng leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on Xiao Weiqing as if trying to see right through him.

Song Qinian sighed deeply. "Sigh... all these years of Cultivating have been in vain."

Song Qinian's tone was indescribably lonely. He had ignored the world for over twenty years to Cultivate in seclusion, all just to one day step into the Ninth Realm.

And the result?

The Ninth Realm was still out of reach, and the Divine Soul was nothing more than a rumor.

Now, he wasn't even a match for a single move from a twenty-one-year-old lad.

Which of the experts present hadn't been gifted and famous in their youth? Song Qinian included.

One can imagine how great the blow to Song Qinian's pride was.

Had the era truly changed?

"You brat, hurry up and tell us your business. My old brothers are about to have their Dao Hearts shattered by you."

Xiao Weiqing said awkwardly, "Grandma Ye, look what you're saying."

"Hurry it up."

"Alright."

"Seniors, do you wish to enter the Ninth Realm?"

"The Ninth Realm?"

As if a keyword had been triggered, Song Qinian suddenly stood up. "Xiao Weiqing, did you just say the Ninth Realm?"

"Yes."

"You have a way to enter the Ninth Realm?" Song Qinian asked with anticipation in his eyes.

The other experts also looked at Xiao Weiqing, waiting for an answer.

Xiao Weiqing nodded slowly. "I know a place where one can enter the Ninth Realm."

"Where?"

Xiao Weiqing smiled but said nothing.

"Brother Xiao, quickly tell your old brother. As long as you tell me how to enter the Ninth Realm, I'll sell this body of mine to you."

Song Qinian stepped forward, thumping his chest loudly.

"Senior Song, what would I want your flesh for?" Xiao Weiqing was caught between laughter and tears.

"No, no, I mean I'll be at your beck and call. Name your conditions."

Xiao Weiqing looked at the other experts. "What do you all think?"

Old Ghost Xu said, "Since you're Ning Xing's disciple and Ah Hong also trusts you, I have no objection."

Gu Yi said, "I have no objection either. Just tell us what it is, and I'm in."

"However, don't you dare trick us old men. Otherwise, even if we can't beat you, we won't let you off easy. I'm very close with Ning Xing; I'll go complain to him later."

Xiao Weiqing smiled. "Of course. You won't regret it, Seniors."

Ye Yinhong spoke up, "Everyone sit down and listen to Xiao Weiqing."

Xiao Weiqing nodded to Ye Yinhong and then said:

"You all should have heard that Dongfang Baichen is injured, and specifically, his Divine Soul is damaged."

The experts nodded; that was exactly why they had come.

Xiao Weiqing continued, "I can tell you that Dongfang Baichen is indeed injured, and his Divine Soul is indeed damaged."

"Really?"

"And how do you know?"

The experts were somewhat puzzled. They currently couldn't be certain of Dongfang Baichen's condition. Normally, they could simply visit the Dongfang Family.

"But now, with experts gathered in Jingdu Prefecture and a mix of all sorts of people, they didn't dare act rashly. Who knew how deep the waters were here?

It wouldn't be worth it if they lost their lives here."

"Because this is part of the plan."

Xu Feng asked, "Plan? What plan?"