Eternal Saber-Chapter 351 - 72: Lonely Goose Saber (Additional - for Alliance Leader Shangguan Yu)
Assembly Hall.
With Yuanjie’s commotion, there was no one useful in Shen Che’s army. This time, for the Old Capital’s talent battle, only he and his son could lead people to participate. This was an opportunity to establish a reputation in Chuansi Country.
Shen Jin turned the tables and felt a sense of triumph. Now, he calmed down and asked, "Brother, I was startled by your question earlier. What do you mean when you say I have designs on niece Yu’Er?"
Shen Che shot him a glance and said, "Yu’Er was assassinated in Hermit Continent."
"Ah?"
Shen Jin’s expression changed, "Such a thing happened?"
Shen Jin’s demeanor did not seem fake. Even Shen Che could not detect any flaws, let alone outsiders.
"So, niece Yu’Er’s whereabouts were exposed, and someone placed a bounty on her!"
Shen Jin pondered for a moment, then looked at Shen Che, frowning, "Brother, you were angry at me earlier; do you think I was behind this?"
Shen Che’s silence suggested affirmation.
Shen Jin angrily chuckled, "Brother, what do you take me for? Even if I were more confused, I wouldn’t have designs on Yu’Er. She is my close niece!"
"Where did you hear this news? As far as I know, the Hermits keep their employer information utterly confidential. They would die before speaking, brother; don’t fall for the outsiders’ schemes!"
Shen Che’s eyes lowered slightly.
Shen Jin said, "Could it be that Ming Yue Wanderer again? Brother, would you rather trust an outsider than your own family?"
"Who exactly is this Ming Yue Wanderer? I never heard Father mention having such an old acquaintance before."
Shen Che pondered in silence.
Shen Jin’s words indeed instilled a bit of doubt in him.
Even he was unclear about the origins of Ming Yue Wanderer.
He only recalled that back then, when their father was assassinated by the Hidden Sect, severely injured and not yet recovered after nearly a year, this Ming Yue Wanderer suddenly appeared.
Their father’s behavior at that time was quite odd.
He seemed to not recognize him immediately, followed by an unusual excitement, requesting him to acknowledge Ming Yue as his master in the future.
Over the years, Shen Che only vaguely knew that Ming Yue Wanderer seemed to come from the Divine Land, but he had no idea of his background.
Moreover, Ming Yue Wanderer’s whereabouts were mysterious, disappearing without a trace every so often, and no one knew where he went.
Thinking of their father, Shen Jin couldn’t help but complain, "Those who came from the Divine Land are a curse! If our father had not saved Li Yuechen from the Divine Land’s Wu Dynasty back then, perhaps he wouldn’t have been targeted by the Hidden Sect."
"Father was a strong Grandmaster. Although he was in his sixties back then, he was still at his peak. If he hadn’t been fatally injured by the Hidden Sect, he wouldn’t have passed away a year later!"
Upon mentioning this matter, both brothers showed an expression of hatred.
Shen Che couldn’t help but recall the past involving Li Yuechen.
Li Yuechen, known as ’Lonely Goose Saber’, was one of the Four Great Immortal Slayers of the Wu Dynasty. Back then, after a severe injury, he fell into Xiajiang, clung to drifting wood, and survived by luck, saved by their father.
Later, when the Hidden Sect learned of this, they personally attempted to assassinate Li Yuechen, but were blocked by their father, leading to a great battle between the two sides.
That battle was extremely fierce.
Their father was seriously injured, and it was said the Hidden Sect also retreated with injuries.
In all these years, there had been no further actions.
Li Yuechen, despite being only in his thirties at the time, had already cultivated to the Second Grade Innate Realm.
He was a valiant man, knowing he owed their father a debt. Even though he knew it was a life-and-death situation, he ventured alone to Hermit Continent, intending to kill the Hidden Sect.
Unexpectedly, before even seeing the Hidden Sect’s face, he was killed by an elder of Hermit Continent.
If he hadn’t died, with his talent, he would have surely become a Grandmaster in the future.
Due to this matter, the Shen Family held deep-seated animosity against the Hermits.
In recent years, during the chaos in Celestial Cauldron Continent, the other three nations often issued bounty missions in Hermit Continent, yet the Shen Family never paid Shadow Tower a single penny.
This time, the visit to Hermit Continent was just to conduct some business with the local blacksmith shops.
Shen Che sighed, "These are old matters; let’s not mention them anymore."
Mentioning their father’s death, the tension between the two brothers dissipated into nothingness.
Shen Jin pondered for a moment, "Brother, I think we should submit to Beihai Country. Beihai Country is supported by Donglai Continent and now occupies thirty-one cities; we are no match for them."
"Also, the Northern Sea Lord promised that once he becomes the Continent Lord, you will still be the Military Lord, governing Chuansi territory."
Shen Che’s expression darkened, "Do you believe his words? Once we surrender, we become subordinate to others, acting strictly under their orders, with no hope of avenging our father anymore."
"But as long as I remain the Military Lord of Chuansi Country and hold a military force, there will always be a chance to contend with those Hermits!"
Shen Che waved his sleeve, "Don’t bring this up again!"
The brothers had just begun to reconcile, yet tension arose again.
Previously, they had argued over this once.
Shen Jin said, "You’ve been shouting for years, when will you get revenge? Where’s the hope?"
Shen Che replied, "I am currently a Second Grade Innate. If I can progress further and become a Grandmaster, and join forces with Mr. Ming Yue, there may not be no chance of success."
Regarding this matter, Shen Che was very disappointed in Shen Jin.
If Shen Jin possessed sufficient capability, he would be willing to hand over the military and political power of Chuansi Country, to focus solely on cultivating Martial Arts.
But Shen Jin was not up to the task, and over the years, he had expended most of his energy on military affairs, with almost no progress in cultivation, uncertain of when he could step into First Grade.
"Easy for you to say."
Shen Jin said, "Reaching the First Grade Grandmaster is not that simple; many people are stuck there for a lifetime."
"Besides, even if you become a Grandmaster, who can guarantee that Ming Yue Wanderer would be on your side? Do you think he would risk going to Hermit Continent with you to kill the Hidden Sect?"
"Furthermore, the Hermit Continent has five elders who are all Grandmasters. Along with the Hidden Sect, there are six Grandmasters; you have no chance at all."
Shen Che was frustrated by Shen Jin’s words.
Shen Jin said, "Brother, since you don’t have many people to participate, let Yuanjie and me take the Eight Great Vajra to the Old Capital’s talent battle. You should stay home, continue cultivating Martial Arts, and strive to break through soon."
Shen Che remained silent.
Given the situation, persisting was futile.
Besides, he hadn’t intended to go to the Old Capital this time.
Just as Shen Che was about to concede, the attendant from earlier rushed in again, panting and filled with shock.
"What’s the trouble now?"
Shen Che’s heart tightened, asking urgently.
Yuanjie had just gone to find Yu’Er, hoping there wasn’t trouble there.
The attendant was about to reply when Shen Jin stepped forward, intercepting Shen Che, and advised with a grin, "Brother, calm down first. Let the youngsters sort out disputes on their own; we adults shouldn’t interfere."
The attendant looked perplexed at these words and did not respond immediately.
Shen Che, anxious and losing patience, snapped, "Speak quickly, what’s going on!"
The attendant bowed, "Reporting to the Military Lord, Young Master Yuanjie’s Eight Great Vajra engaged in Martial Arts sparring with the friend brought by Miss in the reception hall, and they were all defeated..."
