Chapter 101: Passage Blocked
After walking for a while, Xiaoyao Lang entered Yu Linglong's residence. The room was not large, but it was elegantly decorated and meticulously arranged. There were many calligraphy and paintings on the walls, each character and stroke revealing the owner's extraordinary and unconventional state of mind.
Yu Linglong said softly, "If you are tired, you can rest here. I have things to do." After saying that, she turned and left.
After she left, Xiaoyao Lang, having arrived at this new place, couldn't sit still. He left his room, looking around and wandering wherever looked interesting. Before long, he found himself in the Xuanwu Chamber, the repository of the Heavenly Palace's classic texts.
The three characters "Xuanwu Chamber" were carved in bronze inscriptions. Xiaoyao Lang looked up at them a few times, but he didn't recognize the characters at all. This only fueled his curiosity. He stroked his chin, strode confidently inside.
Just then, a fruit-delivering maid saw Xiaoyao Lang enter the stone chamber with a look of panic, so she hurriedly turned back.
As Xiaoyao Lang entered the room, suddenly, with a few whooshing sounds, the candles inside were lit, instantly illuminating the entire Xuanwu Chamber.
Xiaoyao Lang was terrified. Just as he was in shock, a voice rang out: "Who dares to trespass here? Martial arts are merciless. It's not too late to turn back."
Upon hearing the voices, Xiaoyao Lang calmed down. He looked around and saw four elderly men sitting cross-legged on the four platforms facing east, west, south, and north. These four men had disheveled white hair, aged faces, and long beards. Their ages varied greatly, and each of them closed their eyes and waited.
Xiaoyao Lang hurriedly said, "I am Xiaoyao Lang. I had no intention of offending you four seniors. Please forgive me!"
As he spoke, he took a closer look at the group. The oldest was probably seventy or eighty years old, while the youngest looked to be forty or fifty.
The old man facing north asked, "What brings you here?"
Xiaoyao Lang laughed and said, "This junior stumbled into this place by accident, and has no business to attend to!"
"Nonsense, cunning and deceitful, take this!" As soon as he finished speaking, the old man facing east waved his right hand, sending a burst of energy straight at Xiaoyao Lang.
The old man struck with incredible speed. Xiaoyao Lang turned around and saw the aura shift instantly, leaving him no time to dodge. A sharp pain shot through his chest, and he was sent flying to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The fruit-delivering maid also ran to the former Qing Palace. Yu Linglong sat cross-legged on the lotus platform, closing her eyes to regulate her breathing. The maid exclaimed, "Palace Master! Something terrible has happened! The young master who came with you has just stepped into the Xuanwu Chamber!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Linglong hurriedly got up and rushed towards the Xuanwu Chamber.
Xiaoyao Lang took the palm strike head-on and was seriously injured. He clutched his chest and glared angrily at the old man who had struck him. He was the youngest of the four, but he hadn't expected the old man to be so irritable.
The old man said, "Tell the truth, and I'll spare your life."
Xiaoyao Lang slowly stood up and said angrily, "Look at your age, yet you are so unreasonable. What did I do wrong? You injured me, and now you want to take my life."
The old man coldly replied, "That's just sophistry. You're not one of my disciples, yet you've managed to enter the Heavenly Palace and even want to enter this Xuanwu Chamber. Your intentions are obvious." As soon as he finished speaking, the old man raised his right palm again, unleashing a powerful palm strike against Xiaoyao Lang.
Just as he was about to die, a figure darted in and stood in front of Xiaoyao Lang, blocking the powerful force.
The person who arrived was Yu Linglong. Seeing that Xiaoyao Lang was injured, she asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Xiaoyao Lang shook his head and said in a low voice, "I'm fine."
Upon seeing Yu Linglong's arrival, the four elders all respectfully said, "Welcome, Sect Leader."
Yu Linglong: "Fellow senior brothers, please rise!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang was immediately astonished. How could they be senior and junior siblings at such an advanced age?
Seeing Yu Linglong intervene to save him, the old man facing north said softly, "Who is this person? That you, the sect leader, would have to come to his rescue?"
Yu Linglong replied swiftly, "He... is my husband!"
Upon hearing this, the four were immediately shocked. The elder facing north said, "Young brother, our sect has something to discuss. We would appreciate your help!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang looked at Yu Linglong, who nodded to him. Xiaoyao Lang then declared, "I apologize for any offense I may have committed today!" After saying this, he bowed deeply to the four of them and then left the Xuanwu Chamber.
Seeing Xiaoyao Lang leave, the young old man hurriedly said, "Sect Leader, this person has just arrived at Tianji Palace and has already trespassed into the Xuanwu Chamber. His intentions are impure. You must be careful."
Yu Linglong: "If Yu Lang has offended anyone, please forgive him, Senior Brother Bian. As for his intrusion into the Xuanwu Chamber, it must have been unintentional. As the sect leader, I guarantee that if he harbors any ill intentions, I will show him no mercy."
The old man facing east said, "Since you speak like this, you must believe in his character. We have nothing more to say. You can take him away."
Yu Linglong: "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother!"
At this moment, the old man facing south also spoke up. He said solemnly, "Junior sister, as the sect leader, we should not say much. But precisely because you are the sect leader, there are some things that your senior brother has to say."
Yu Linglong: "Brother Mao, please speak freely. I am all ears."
Senior Brother Mao: "Since ancient times, those who are passionate often end up with regrets. Although you are deep in thought, you are young and impetuous, and it is inevitable that you will be prone to frivolity. Currently, apart from you, there is no one to carry on the family line. If something happens to you, the thousand-year-old legacy of Tianji Palace may be cut off. If such a mistake is made, the sect leader will not be able to forgive you. The situation is very serious, and I hope the sect leader will think it over carefully."
Yu Linglong: "I will keep Senior Brother Mao's words in mind. Please rest assured, fellow senior brothers, I will ensure the safety of Tianji Palace, which has stood for a thousand years."
Upon hearing this, the old man facing west finally spoke, saying, "Since Junior Sister has made her promise with confidence, we will leave it at that. From now on, we will no longer concern ourselves with your affairs."
Yu Linglong: "Thank you, Senior Brother Gong! Then I'll take my leave!"
The four of them also respectfully said at the same time, "Respectfully seeing off the sect leader."
Yu Linglong left the Xuanwu Chamber and saw Xiaoyao Lang waiting in front of her, so she walked towards him.
Yu Linglong asked with concern, "Is your injury serious?"
Xiaoyao Lang had no internal energy, and that burst of energy injured him badly. If it weren't for the help of the dragon soul within him, he probably would have already collapsed to the ground.
Xiaoyao laughed and said, "I'm fine. It's my fault for wandering around and causing you trouble!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Linglong smiled and said softly, "Luckily, you entered the Xuanwu Chamber. If you had entered the Bathing Chamber, let's see how you explain it!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang asked in confusion, "What is the bathing room?"
Yu Linglong pointed and said, "At the foot of the southern mountain, there is a Floating Splendor Pool, where the sisters bathe."
Xiaoyao Lang said confidently, "Linglong, don't tease me! They didn't make things difficult for you, did they?" He then looked concerned.
Yu Linglong smiled sweetly and said, "I am, after all, the sect leader. What do they dare to do to me?"
Xiaoyao Lang: "That's good! But the Xuanwu Chamber is empty. I accidentally wandered in, so why are they so excited?"
Yu Linglong: "The Xuanwu Chamber is a repository of ancient texts. For thousands of years, the Tianji Palace has collected many martial arts classics, all of which are stored here. The texts cover a wide range of topics, including classics from various schools of thought. They include martial arts techniques, internal energy cultivation methods, cultivation insights, Yin-Yang secrets, strategic alliances, mechanical devices, the Five Elements theory, military formations, brilliant strategies, medicine and pharmacology, and much more."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang's eyes widened in surprise, and he weakly asked, "Could I... go in and take a look?"
Yu Linglong immediately said, "No! The Xuanwu Chamber is a forbidden area of the Tianji Palace. No one has the right to enter without the permission of the sect leader!"
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