Chapter 514: Chapter 337 Southern Sky Zhao Family_2

However, the image was exceptionally clear; the features and figures of the two people could be seen distinctly.

The older one appeared to be around sixty years old, with a kind and friendly face, standing over seven feet tall, his palms as translucent as white jade.

The younger man’s face was tender enough to drip water, handsome and gentle-looking, with a pair of peach-blossom eyes that naturally exuded a hint of roguish charm.

Little White-faced Wang Hengxi pointed to the young man in the image and said, “Take a good look, the person I am looking for is this one. I have reliable information that he has already come to Chu State City. What you need to do now is to find him for me as soon as possible. As long as you find this person within seven days, I, this Young Master, will reward you handsomely!”

As he spoke, Little White-faced tilted his head, his eyes glancing over the middle-aged man in red.

Bang!

A row of fist-sized mid-grade spirit stones was placed in front of Zhao Sheng.

“These ten mid-grade spirit stones are for your running about. After the task is completed, this Young Master will pay you ten times the reward,” Little White-faced said with smug pride.

Zhao Sheng looked at the mid-grade spirit stones before him and then suddenly shook his head, refusing, “I’m sorry, my abilities are limited. Please find someone more capable, Young Master!”

Having said that, he stood up to leave.

The middle-aged man in red moved swiftly, blocking Zhao Sheng’s path, his voice icy, “Stop! You’re not going anywhere without the Young Master’s permission.”

Zhao Sheng turned to look at Little White-faced, “Mr. Wang, your esteemed elder is none other than the Grand Governor himself; with a single stomp of his foot, even Chu State City would tremble three times. With the Grand Governor around, why would you need to ask me? Just one word from the Grand Governor and there will be plenty of people running about to investigate, and finding someone will be a piece of cake.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Hengxi’s face immediately turned cold. He dodged Zhao Sheng’s questions and instead pressed him grimly, “I’m asking you whether you will take this job or not?”

“I won’t take it!” Zhao Sheng replied succinctly.

It was obvious that there was something fishy about this matter, and if he recklessly meddled, he would certainly invite major trouble afterward.

Moreover, more importantly, Zhao Sheng had recognized one of the voices.

That old man’s voice was as warm and smooth as jade, astonishingly identical to Zhao Zhongque’s voice, and even the tone and rhythm of speaking matched perfectly.

Although Zhao Sheng did not know the relationship between Little White-faced, the young man, and Zhao Zhongque.

But… on one side was a noble young master from a prestigious family of the Da Gu Heavenly Dynasty, and on the other was a member of a Cultivation Family from the Tianzhu Realm.

Even just using one’s thumb, one could deduce that the relationship between the two parties must be adversarial, not friendly.

As for how Zhao Sheng would choose, well, did that even need to be said?

Upon hearing the words “I won’t take it,” Little White-faced’s face turned red with indignation, seemingly very upset, his lips trembling with anger, “You… you lowly cur, how dare you show such disrespect!”

“Wang Shu, seize him!”

At the command, the middle-aged man in red’s eyes turned sharp as knives, he threw a punch, his arm wrapped in electric light, carrying the fierce force of thunder, slamming towards Zhao Sheng’s torso like lightning.

However, as fast as lightning, the punch hit nothing but air. The force of the punch only managed to collapse half of a wall two zhang away.

At this moment, three zhang away at the stair entrance, Zhao Sheng had already appeared there.

Only when he saw the two looking his way did he speak, “It is often said that if a deal cannot be made, at least let there be civility. I flatly refused, and you respond by resorting to violence. Such a quick temper is not good, Young Master. This will likely lead to severe suffering in the future. I leave these words here for you to verify one day.”

Wang Hengxi stood up, his expression darkening, “Wuying, if you dare to leave today. I guarantee you won’t be able to get by in Chu State City.”

Even though Wang Hengxi was not directly descended from the Grand Governor, and their blood relationship was distant, it didn’t mean there weren’t two ‘Wang’ characters written by the same brush.

A distant bloodline did not prevent him from issuing a harsh threat to Zhao Sheng.

“Oh, I shall wait and see!”

Before his words had ended, Zhao Sheng took a step forward, his figure disappearing instantaneously.

Such a ghost-like disappearance instantly changed the expressions of both Wang Hengxi and his servant.

…

Anle Square, Great Sun Temple.

An ordinary-looking elderly man walked into the temple and respectfully offered incense to the divine statue.

Once the incense stick was placed in the censer, a handsome little Taoist quietly approached the old man and whispered, “Elder, our temple master requests your presence.”

Zhao Sheng nodded lightly without surprise, “Thank you.”

The little Taoist led Zhao Sheng out of the temple. They passed through several courtyards before finally entering a quiet room.

Upon entering the room, indeed, there was a short-bearded Daoist standing beside a square table.

“I am Song Zhuizi, welcome to our temple, please come in and take a seat!”

Zhao Sheng’s mouth curved into a smile, and he calmly said, “Last time, I left without saying goodbye; I hope Daoist Song won’t take it to heart.”

As he spoke, he walked to the table and sat down very naturally.

The short-bearded Daoist also sat down, his expression gradually becoming serious, then after pondering for a moment, he asked, “May I know your esteemed name, sir? Last time…”

Zhao Sheng waved his hand upon hearing this, “Ah, last time was just a misunderstanding. My ancestors had significant connections with your sect. Without concealing the truth from Daoist Song, I should say that my family’s ancestors probably came from the same world as you.”

Oh?!

The short-bearded Daoist’s eyes brightened with interest and he eagerly followed up, “If you are willing, I would like to hear more details!”

Zhao Sheng laughed, “These are all matters of the past; I have no intention of bringing them up again. I am here today for someone. May I ask Daoist Song, is Zhao Zhongque currently in the temple?”

Upon hearing this, the short-bearded Daoist’s complexion changed slightly, and he couldn’t help but ask sternly, “Who exactly are you?”

Zhao Sheng replied calmly, “I am a relative of Zhao Zhongque and learned he came to Diancang Province, so I came to see him. There is also something I need to remind him of.”

Upon hearing these words, the short-bearded Daoist’s clothes suddenly billowed nonstop, and he asked urgently, “Taoist friend, your surname is also Zhao… Could it be that your ancestors are from the Southern Sky Zhao Family?”

“Southern Sky Zhao Family?!” Mulling over these four words, Zhao Sheng had already thought of many things…

“Indeed! My ancestor was from the Qing branch, but the descendants have been scattered in the Otherworld for a thousand years. Since the Sheng generation, we have no longer named ourselves according to generational characters,” Zhao Sheng nodded slightly, his expression somewhat wistful.

At this point, the short-bearded Daoist replied, “Moral Performance, Qinghua, Immortal Cultivation is Valuable, Longevity! The Zhao Family’s characters indeed end with the Sheng generation. However–”

As he spoke, the short-bearded Daoist slowly extended his right hand, and within his palm appeared a deep cyan bead that radiated a chilling aura.

With a thought, a fierce wind suddenly arose in the quiet room, and hundreds of the crescent moon-like transparent Wind Blades quickly coalesced, their numerous sharp Sword Lights directed entirely at Zhao Sheng.

“However, how do you prove what you’re saying is true? Even if all you say is true, what of it! There are incalculable descendants of the Southern Sky Zhao Family scattered in this world, amongst whom are traitors who have turned against their clan.

I do not know where you come from, nor what your status is. But in consideration of the warning you gave last time, as long as you stay here peacefully for some time, I will not act against you.

When you clarify the matter, if it is just a misunderstanding, I will certainly offer a grand apology to you. But if it turns out you are a spy from Black Dog, don’t blame me for eradicating the betrayer for the Zhao Family.”

Black Dog refers to the black-clad secret agents of the Heavenly Dao Sect, a group specializing in gathering intelligence on the Heavenly Rebel Alliance, Earth Mother Sect, and other rebellious factions. They have historically dealt multiple heavy blows to the Heavenly Rebel Alliance.

Zhao Sheng looked forthright as he said lightly, “If I were a spy from the Heavenly Dao Sect, this place would have been turned upside down long ago; how could I still be standing here unharmed?”

“You do have a point. However, the strategy of letting go of the long line to catch a big fish, or first deliberately gaining trust to cause greater damage later, I have seen several times in nearly two hundred years of my life. Can you prove your innocence?”

“Innocence? Haha, I, Zhao Beixuan, have lived my life without shame, and I need not explain myself to others!”

Zhao Sheng chuckled coldly as he stood up from his seat, with both hands pressed onto the table, he said indifferently, “Having chatted with you for so long, the person I have been waiting for should be back by now. I shall take my leave!”

“How dare you…”

The short-bearded Daoist had barely uttered two words when his vision was suddenly obscured by a burst of bright red spirit flame.

At that moment, a towering six-petalled Red Lotus bloomed beneath Zhao Sheng’s feet. The seemingly delicate red lotus petals, shining with a crystalline layer, effortlessly blocked the multitude of Wind Blades assailing from the Breaking Void.