Chapter 176: Chapter 175: Heroes’ Assembly? Useless Rabble

The Leakless Realm is the next realm after the Blood Coagulation Realm.

Reaching this level meant one could be considered a first-rate expert, a dominant figure in their own right.

Wu Chen recalled Hong Ling mentioning that the Blood Palace only had a little over a dozen first-rate experts.

This showed just how rare they were.

On the other hand, it showed that Qingfeng Manor’s strength was extraordinary; they were actually able to support a Leakless Realm expert.

Even after so many years of decline, its foundations and collection of Martial Arts were beyond what an ordinary person could imagine.

’If someone can advance to the Leakless Realm, then Qingfeng Manor must have Leakless Realm Martial Arts.’

’But it would be a bit rude to just ask for Leakless Realm Martial Arts outright.’

’So asking for a few Blood Coagulation Realm Cultivation Techniques should be fine, right?’

With these thoughts in mind, Wu Chen turned his attention to the young master of Qingfeng Manor on the stage, waiting to see what he would say next.

...

Listening to the noisy questions from all around, Xu Le, the young master of Qingfeng Manor, had already expected as much.

Facing the questions, Xu Le first cupped his fist and bowed. After surveying the crowd, he announced in a clear voice,

"It is as you all have said. My grandfather’s realm is approaching the Leakless Realm, placing him on the verge of becoming a first-rate expert."

"Unfortunately, approaching the Leakless Realm and actually stepping into it are two entirely different things."

"If he fails to cross this threshold, he will die a mere Blood Coagulation Realm martial artist, never to join the ranks of first-rate experts."

"However, my grandfather recently had an epiphany and is now just one step away from the Leakless Realm."

"But alas, he is over a hundred years old, and his Qi and Blood are in severe decline. Although he has a chance to break through, this period of seclusion also puts his life in grave danger."

"Of course, if that were all, it wouldn’t be so bad."

At this point, Xu Le sighed helplessly and continued,

"This was originally an internal matter for our manor, not something to be shared with outsiders."

"But someone leaked the news that my grandfather was going into seclusion to attempt a breakthrough. Now, people from all over the martial world are sending out invitations for a so-called ’Heroes’ Assembly.’"

"And the target of this ’Heroes’ Assembly’ is none other than my Qingfeng Manor..."

"That is why I, a junior, have come here in desperation to impose upon you all."

...

After listening for a while, Wu Chen got the gist of what the young master of Qingfeng Manor was saying.

This "Heroes’ Assembly" probably wasn’t some friendly gathering. It was a pretext to cause trouble.

And Xu Le’s goal was to hire muscle at the auction.

After all, everyone here was either rich or noble. Their backgrounds were certainly clean, and they operated with a sense of integrity.

They weren’t like the assassins one could recruit from the black market, who might turn on you at any moment.

As for the Demon Suppression Bureau, Qingfeng Manor probably couldn’t get their help even if they wanted to.

After all, who could guarantee that Qingfeng Manor wasn’t scheming with the Demon Sects?

If the Demon Suppression Bureau sent all its elite forces to Qingfeng Manor and something were to happen in Cangwu City with its population of over a million, who could bear that responsibility?

Wu Chen didn’t care about any of that. However, he had never heard of this Qingfeng Manor before, so he glanced at the attendant standing three steps to his side.

He quickly looked away after a single glance and asked in a low voice,

"Miss Mingxin, do you know anything about this Qingfeng Manor? Where is it located?"

Mingxin maintained her professional smile. She didn’t show any sign of looking down on the young man for being ignorant of Qingfeng Manor.

"Young Master, Qingfeng Manor is located in the mountains, three hundred li east of the city."

"The manor’s ancestors were famous for producing exquisite silk, but the family has been in decline for some years now, so they haven’t been very well-known lately."

"However, because a master at the Perfection level of the Blood Coagulation Realm resides there, they are still a regional power that cannot be underestimated."

"Unfortunately, the younger generation is lacking. The strongest among them is the young master before you, and I hear he has only just reached the Perfection level of the Organ Refining Realm."

"So while the family may seem illustrious, it’s really just Elder Xu alone who is struggling to hold everything together."

"The Elder must have sensed his time is short, which is why he decided to enter life-or-death seclusion to see if he can break through the Blood Coagulation Realm, enter the Leakless Realm, and become a first-rate expert."

"If he succeeds, not only will his realm increase, but his life will be extended by twenty to thirty years. Naturally, that means he can protect the manor’s peace for another two or three decades."

After listening, Wu Chen nodded with a smile.

"So this ’Heroes’ Assembly’ isn’t really a gathering of heroes at all, is it?"

Mingxin nodded. "Of course not. It’s just a pretext used by wanted villains and fiends from the martial world to seize the opportunity and carve up Qingfeng Manor."

"Besides, when Qingfeng Manor was prosperous, they made quite a few enemies in the martial world. I’m afraid that now the news of the Elder’s seclusion is out, many of those old foes are already on their way."

"These people will never allow Elder Xu to break through to the Leakless Realm."

"Therefore, a trip to Qingfeng Manor is bound to be perilous. Young Master, you shouldn’t risk your life for a single Martial Arts manual."

As Mingxin spoke, her eyes were involuntarily drawn to the young man’s face.

But what she found strange was that the more she described the dangers at Qingfeng Manor, the brighter the fire in the young man’s eyes burned.

It was the same look she got when she was in a clothing store, surrounded by dazzlingly beautiful dresses, wishing she could buy every single one.

In fact, the fervor in his eyes now was even greater than her own had been back then!

’How can those two things even be compared!’

"Young Master, please reconsider," she urged in a small voice.

Perhaps her every expression since he entered the room had been an act, but this time, her concern was genuine.

’"Heroes’ Assembly"? More like a bunch of useless hacks!’

Wu Chen shook his head, making his judgment internally.

His heart was thrumming with excitement.

’All the villains from the martial world will be there?!’

When he’d first entered the city, he had been worried about how to find the criminals wanted in Cangwu City. After all, hunting them down one by one would take forever.

But with Elder Xu in seclusion, regardless of whether he lived or died, the manor’s vast wealth had become a juicy, unguarded prize.

This would inevitably draw in villains from hundreds, even thousands of li around, all swarming in to tear a piece of flesh from Qingfeng Manor’s corpse.

’With this, why would I need to go through the trouble of hunting them down?!’

’I’ll get two Blood Coagulation Realm Martial Arts manuals at Qingfeng Manor, then take the villains’ heads to the Demon Suppression Bureau to exchange for two more.’

’With four Blood Coagulation Realm Cultivation Techniques, my own breakthrough to the Leakless Realm will be just around the corner!’

"Hiring help is one thing, but..."

That voice from the private room, which seemed to come from all directions, spoke again. "You want to hire people to go to Qingfeng Manor with just a single Blood Coagulation Realm Martial Arts manual? Isn’t that a bit... cheap?"

"Senior, this Martial Arts manual is merely a token of the manor’s sincerity."

Xu Le replied clearly to the voice from the private room,

"If any of you are willing to help Qingfeng Manor through this crisis, you may take your pick of the gold, silver, and treasures within the manor."

Xu Le obviously couldn’t carry all those valuables with him. As long as he could hire people to return to the manor, it didn’t matter if its savings were depleted. Once his grandfather successfully broke through, earning it all back would only take three to five years.

’In fact, once Grandfather breaks through to the Leakless Realm, it will be your honor to work for a Leakless Realm expert!’

’Why would Qingfeng Manor need to pay you then?’

’As for being cursed for going back on my word...’

’That’s just how the world works!’

Of course, Xu Le buried these thoughts deep in his heart. With a sincere expression, he looked toward the surrounding balconies.

"So, is there anyone here willing to stand with me and defend the manor? Qingfeng Manor will never forget such a great kindness."

As he spoke, his heroic demeanor softened, and a hint of sorrow and melancholy appeared in his eyes.

It was only then that Wu Chen realized the young master was actually a woman.

’This woman is definitely up to no good.’

’She just didn’t say it out loud.’

Her expression shifted so smoothly. Wu Chen suspected the young master of Qingfeng Manor had other plans in mind.

Even so, Wu Chen gave a slight nod, signaling for Mingxin to speak.

Seeing that the young man was determined—knowingly walking into the tiger’s den—Mingxin’s cheeks puffed out in a pout.

But as an attendant, she had done all she could. Having said her piece, she called out in a clear voice,

"Room D-73 is willing to accompany the Young Master to Qingfeng Manor and defend against the villains."

Hearing a voice break the long silence, Xu Le felt a flicker of joy. But when she heard it was from a ’D’ block room, a flash of disdain crossed her face.

She knew, of course, that the seating arrangement didn’t really mean anything.

But anyone with any real ability wouldn’t be in a D-block room.

Even though there was no functional difference between the A, B, C, and D blocks, who would willingly let others be seated above them?

’Tch!’

She was thoroughly disgusted.

’To be sitting in a D-block room, their cultivation realm probably isn’t even as high as mine.’

But since she was the one asking for help, and someone had finally spoken up, she could only swallow her pride and politely cup her fist in a bow toward the source of the voice.

"Many thanks, Senior!"

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