Chapter 484 - 135: Battle Before the Palace Gates, Spiritual Artifact Shatters (Part 2)

Not far from the Imperial City.

The disguised Mei Ji glanced to the side at Granny Liu with a face full of surprise.

It was the first time knowing that Grandpa Qu had such acting skills. I had never witnessed it before and was worried that something unexpected might happen, so I secretly came to take a look.

Turns out, it was all for nothing to worry about.

"This old man, he just held it in for too long!"

Granny Liu, however, shook her head indifferently.

After being together for so many years, they were already well aware of each other’s personalities.

"I see!"

Didn’t quite understand.

But Mei Ji still pretended to understand, nodding her head.

Anyway, as long as the plan goes smoothly, everything else doesn’t matter.

,,

At the same time.

The event of a Grandmaster appearing at the palace gates to challenge was received by Wei Hongfang, the Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years, and Yan Fuhai.

"Grandmaster!"

Inside the residence of the Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years.

Listening to the subordinates describing the news brought back from the palace gates, Wei Hongfang was full of surprise.

Even a Grandmaster has appeared?

After thinking it over, it doesn’t seem impossible. Thank goodness!

Suddenly, Wei Hongfang felt a sense of relief.

Fortunately, it was Yun Hu and Guan Bao who took on the challenge. Even if they lost, he could push all the responsibility onto these two unfortunate souls, having nothing to do with himself.

As for winning?

Wei Hongfang hadn’t even considered such a possibility.

After all, they’re just foster sons, not real sons.

Moreover.

Even if they were real sons, when it comes to matters of interest, it doesn’t really matter, does it?

Thinking of this, the smile on Wei Hongfang’s face became noticeably broader.

He immediately brushed the matter off, as he didn’t need to worry about it since there were people to take the fall.

As for Yan Fuhai.

He wasn’t concerned about the battle but was thinking about something else.

"Grandmaster!"

Now there’s a Grandmaster. Will there be even more powerful martial artists coming to challenge in the future?

Although it seems unlikely, he can’t be completely unprepared.

"Damn it!"

Back then, displaying strength was purely to avoid some troubles and to have more time for quiet rehabilitation and recovery.

But now.

Internally, the Great Qian has stabilized, but externally, it’s become lively instead.

More and more martial artists are coming to challenge, and now even a Grandmaster has appeared.

Just that now, he himself has no way to act at will.

Otherwise, Yan Fuhai would have thought of waving them aside and erasing all the martial artists from the palace gates.

To see.

If anyone who isn’t afraid of death would dare challenge him again.

,,

Guan Bao originally wanted to say something more.

But was stopped by Yun Hu raising a hand beside him.

"Second Brother!"

Guan Bao then turned his head to his second brother.

In theory, neither of the two brothers are the kind of people who would give their lives for orders. If danger really came, they’d definitely flee faster than anyone else.

But right now, in front of all these people.

If they really fled, the news would reach Wei Hongfang, and even Yan Fuhai, in no time.

By then, unless they escape beyond the Great Qian Dynasty’s borders, they’d surely be caught.

After all, Yan Fuhai is a genuine Land Immortal.

This legendary realm.

Even if they obtained the ’War God Skill’, they have no confidence in defeating it, and even escaping might become a luxury.

So, at this moment.

It’s not that the brothers didn’t want to run, but that they simply couldn’t.

Luckily.

Beforehand, Yun Hu was mentally prepared for this scenario, knowing that in such a vast world, some powerful challengers would inevitably appear.

He just didn’t expect them to come so quickly.

Facing Guan Bao’s gaze.

Yun Hu didn’t say much, merely patted his companion on the shoulder, then clasped his hands together, looking in Qu Zheng’s direction.

"Senior, your cultivation is profound, and I truly admire you, but guarding this place is our duty as brothers. Please forgive us for not agreeing to your request!"

Such courteous words, Yun Hu said them without any pressure at all.

Moreover, he spoke with utmost righteousness, making it impossible for anyone to find fault.

"Senior’s power is great, and I know we are no match, but if Senior insists on entering the palace, then my brother and I can only team up against you."

Yun Hu thought.

Even if they lost, the elegant words he spoke would likely shield them from significant blame.

Moreover.

No matter what, Wei Hongfang is their adopted father. Surely he’d speak a few words on their behalf.

One must admit.

Yun Hu is a bit naive.

Completely unaware that Wei Hongfang was already planning on shifting all the blame onto Yun Hu and Guan Bao, leaving himself spotless.

When the people around heard Yun Hu and Guan Bao were going to team up against Qu Zheng.

No one found it strange.

After all.

Even if it’s Innate Perfection, there’s an absolute gap between them and a Grandmaster.

Teaming up to face a Grandmaster wasn’t considered shameful; instead, people admired Yun Hu and Guan Bao’s courage.

Not every Innate would dare to take on a Grandmaster.

",,,"

Qu Zheng seemed to have anticipated this.