Chapter 1273: Revised: 1270 After an Old Friend

Chapter 1273: Revised: Chapter 1270 After an Old Friend

“Fellow Daoist, you bear the heavy responsibility of guarding Demon Suppression City and eliminating demons. There’s no need to concern yourself with trivial matters.”

“I can handle it alone.”

Lu Xuan laughed and politely declined the goodwill of Elder Dongji.

“Very well, then I wish you success, Friend Lu, in finding old acquaintances or their descendants.”

“If you need anything, just let my little disciple know.”

Elder Dongji did not insist further and introduced a dignified young cultivator to Lu Xuan.

“Thank you, Daoist.”

With the cultivators of Demon Suppression City helping with some of the trivial matters, Lu Xuan was naturally grateful, cupping his hands in thanks.

After giving the young man a few instructions, he disappeared alone into Demon Suppression City.

Back then, fellow disciples from Sky Sword Sect sought assistance from Elder Dongji’s disciple while he roamed the city to see if he could find descendants of old acquaintances from Linyang Market.

Lu Xuan moved silently through Demon Suppression City, his divine sense extending, silently passing through various low-rank formations and prohibitions, instantly grasping everything around him.

“Hmm? Is that an Azure Cloud Order?”

Suddenly, he paused, a trace of reminiscence in his expression.

Sky Sword Sect distributed a few Azure Cloud Orders to some disciples, allowing the holder direct access to the sect. Lu Xuan had obtained one from an inner sect disciple who owned a Sword Peacock. He did not expect to find traces of this special token in Demon Suppression City.

…

In an unremarkable courtyard on the outskirts of Demon Suppression City.

He Guangzong opened his eyes, coughed lightly, and stepped into the main hall from the yard.

“The injuries from last time have mostly healed. After another few months of rest, I can go out to hunt demon beasts again.”

“But this way, the expenditure of Spirit Stones and time will be significant, inevitably delaying my cultivation. Who knows when I can break through to the Foundation Establishment mid-term?”

Unconsciously, he reached the center of the main hall and looked up at the memorial tablets of his grandfather and father.

His grandfather was once a deacon of Bai Cao Tang but met with a great misfortune. The once-renowned Bai Cao Tang gradually declined, and the He family barely survived, slowly establishing a foundation with their accumulated assets.

Through continuous struggles against the demonic, the He family dwindled, with He Guangzong being the only descendant, barely making ends meet in Demon Suppression City with his Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

“An Azure Cloud Order… such a rare treasure. Unfortunately, it appeared hundreds of years too late; it would have been a great opportunity for the He family.”

“Now that the Sky Sword Sect no longer exists, the once rare treasure has lost its value and can only serve as a decoration.”

He glanced at the exquisite token beside the memorial tablet and shook his head with a bitter smile.

According to his grandfather, this Azure Cloud Order was gifted by a noble person, and the He family had always regarded it as a family heirloom.

After receiving it, he researched it for a long time without uncovering its specific function. Eventually discovering its origin, he realized it was a big misunderstanding and decided to place it next to his grandfather’s memorial tablet as a keepsake.

“How did you come by this token, young friend?”

As he was about to enter the house for a rest, a gentle voice suddenly rang in his ears.

He was greatly alarmed and was about to strike behind him with his flying sword, but it felt as if it sank into a void without any response.

Turning around, he saw a handsome young man with a gentle smile looking at him.

He Guangzong’s spiritual sense probed slightly, feeling the young man’s aura as unfathomable, and immediately abandoned thoughts of resistance.

The young man was Lu Xuan, who looked at He Guangzong and envisioned an image of a thin elderly figure.

“So similar, too similar.”

He murmured to himself, the Foundation Establishment cultivator before him reminiscent of the manager of Linyang Market who had been kind to him.

Coupled with the Azure Cloud Order, the memories he had suppressed surged up uncontrollably.

“Just answer my question honestly, and you needn’t worry; I won’t harm you.”

Seeing the remains of terror on the Foundation Establishment cultivator’s face, he dropped a Cleansing Spell and spoke soothingly.

“What is your name?”

He Guangzong took a deep breath, knowing that the appearance of this Nascent Soul True Monarch might change his cultivation journey, and replied respectfully:

“Senior, this junior’s name is He Guangzong, and I’ve lived in Demon Suppression City my whole life.”

“He Guangzong…”

“What is your connection to this Azure Cloud Order?”

Lu Xuan glanced deeply at the central memorial tablet and beckoned with his hand, causing the Azure Cloud Order to swiftly fly into his hand.

“This token was given to me by my grandfather on his deathbed and has been our family heirloom.”

He Guangzong answered truthfully.

“Your grandfather… was he He Shichang?”

Lu Xuan’s expression shifted slightly, and he asked softly.

He Guangzong nodded solemnly: “Yes.”

“How long has he been gone?”

“After the great demonic upheaval, he wandered everywhere with Bai Cao Tang, surviving multiple life-and-death crises before bringing our family to Demon Suppression City.”

“Due to old age and serious injuries, he passed away shortly after settling here.”

He Guangzong’s voice carried a tinge of sorrow.

“To live to old age is indeed fortunate.”

Lu Xuan’s expression was one of comfort.

“You’re not mistaken; this Azure Cloud Order was given by me to your grandfather, thinking that if his descendants had extraordinary talents, they could join the Sky Sword Sect with this token.”

“But fate is unpredictable. The great upheaval in the East Wasteland destroyed the Sky Sword Sect, and the Azure Cloud Order lost its intended value.”

He smiled and shook his head.

“Your grandfather took good care of me back then. Since you are his descendant and we’ve met, this Azure Cloud Order might still find some use.”

Lu Xuan calmed his emotions and looked with interest at the descendant of his old friend before him.

He Guangzong’s heart pounded wildly as he struggled to maintain his composure.

“Guangzong pays respects to the senior, and will follow your orders.”

With a “plop,” he knelt, speaking with genuine emotion.

His ancestors must be watching! The Azure Cloud Order, which he had nearly forgotten, now turned out to be of immense use!!

“Given our connection, I will not treat you unfairly.”

“Now I offer you two choices: first, remain in Demon Suppression City. I will bestow several treasures upon you, enabling rapid recovery from your injuries, an increase in your cultivation level, and even self-preservation ability in the presence of Core Formation Real People.”

“The other option is to leave the East Wasteland with me, travel to other realms, and be at my disposal. In return, I will clear some obstacles from your cultivation path.”

“Which path you choose is up to you.”

Lu Xuan spoke calmly. The two choices he presented were both exceedingly generous for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a fair arrangement for the deceased old friend’s caretaker.

He Guangzong, unmoving, weighed the pros and cons of both choices.

“Staying in Demon Suppression City offers more freedom, with the treasures bestowed by this senior rapidly enhancing my strength, though it would end my relationship with him.”

“Following the senior, though the future is uncertain, with my grandfather’s goodwill, this senior should favor me, greatly broadening my path of cultivation.”

He quickly made a decision.

“This junior is willing to serve the senior!”