Chapter 1790: The Mysterious Big Shot

Two Grand Masters, instead of sleeping in the dead of night, were fighting in the sky over Jingcheng, holding back considerably.

To fight with full freedom and no restraint, both headed straight for the outskirts, far away from Jingcheng.

As the two fought with great fervor, a sudden resistance inserted itself between them; Chen Chen Guanlou immediately spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Wei Wubing was no better, blood trickling from the corners of his mouth, clearly suffering internal injuries.

He was terrified; there were very few in the world capable of injuring him.

How could such a person exist within the Capital City Domain?

"I do not know which senior this is. I apologize for disturbing you, senior. I, the Eunuch, offer my apologies. I hope the senior possesses great magnanimity."

Wei Wubing looked around, trying to discern the location of this mysterious figure.

Chen Chen Guanlou hid among the treetops, scanning the surroundings.

In that instant, he felt he was about to die. A colossal force surged forth, severing the struggle between him and Wei Wubing.

Had it not been for the Fruit of Immortality, he would now be lying on the ground, breathing only with his last breath.

Could it be a peak Grand Master, or perhaps a Great Grand Master?

He looked at Wei Wubing.

Clearly, Wei Wubing was equally bewildered, completely unaware that such a terrifying expert existed in the Jingji region. His heart was in shock, and cold sweat had already broken out on his forehead.

If the matter were to be investigated, this was his dereliction of duty.

If this person had intended to assassinate the Emperor, he would not even have been able to give warning.

"May I ask which sect or school the senior belongs to? Are you passing through Jingji, or will you stay for a long time? I am responsible for the palace's safety; it is my duty. I hope the senior will forgive me."

"If you want to fight, get the hell away!" A weathered yet fierce voice exploded in both their minds, buzzing and making them dizzy.

Chen Chen Guanlou could not control himself and spat out another mouthful of blood.

He had lost too much blood tonight.

Wei Wubing was no better, his face pale.

Chen Chen Guanlou bowed to the surroundings, "Senior, please forgive me; this junior takes his leave."

He was decisive.

This senior, whose name and origin were unknown, was clearly someone he could not provoke. Did he not see that even Wei Wubing was being cautious and polite, trying to curry favor?

Disregarding Wei Wubing's thoughts, he decisively returned to Jingcheng.

No fighting tonight!

Wei Wubing gritted his teeth; he had intended to probe a little, but Chen Chen Guanlou had preemptively undermined him.

If the two had cooperated, he would still have had a thirty percent chance to negotiate.

With only himself, he had not even a shred of confidence.

He could only say "Farewell" and leave together with Chen Chen Guanlou.

Once they were far away, Wei Wubing asked him, "Will we fight?"

Chen Chen Guanlou laughed, "I didn't check the almanac before leaving home today; everything is unfavorable. If Eunuch Wei insists on fighting, I might as well risk my life to accompany a gentleman. I'm just afraid that while fighting, we might disturb another senior again. I don't have that much blood left to spit."

"Boy, Master Liaowu said your life force flows endlessly. Before, I didn't understand, but after fighting today, I know the truth. Boy, what treasure exactly do you possess? Confess honestly."

This man, Wei Wubing, committed the mistake all old men make: relying on his status, he always liked to snatch opportunities from the younger generation.

Opening his mouth, he said, "You little brat can't handle it!"

Chen Chen Guanlou sneered, "Eunuch Wei, you are a Grand Master famous for a long time; coveting a junior's opportunity is too shameless. Moreover, I said long ago that the 'Record of Ascension' is my greatest reliance."

"Your Gong Fa indeed comes from the 'Record of Ascension', but your life force flowing endlessly is absolutely not because of the 'Record of Ascension'!"

"So what!" Chen Chen Guanlou turned and headed straight for that mysterious big shot.

Wei Wubing cursed shamelessness.

He saw through the other's plan at a glance: he wanted to use the mysterious big shot's hand to restrain him.

He could only angrily say, "Chen Chen Guanlou, you act like a villain. I, the Eunuch, am not so shameless; I will not snatch your opportunity."

"I don't believe you!" Chen Chen Guanlou sneered, "Eunuch Wei, your greed is written all over your face, written in your eyes."

"Then what do you want?"

"Let well alone. No one knows how long that mysterious big shot will stay in Jingji. Perhaps a year, perhaps ten years, perhaps twenty years... If you try to seize the treasure, I will do my utmost; with my speed, I will definitely arrive at the mysterious big shot's territory before you seize the treasure. By then, let's see if you can still snatch the opportunity."

"Good boy! Good, good, good..." Wei Wubing ground his teeth, "I, the Eunuch, can promise you that I will absolutely not covet your opportunity. As for that mysterious senior, do not provoke him. If you disturb that mysterious senior, I, the Eunuch, will certainly not spare you."

Chen Chen Guanlou laughed.

He knew Wei Wubing was afraid to act for fear of harming the object of his concern.

The Jingji region is a key security area.

Since the Emperor's safety was at stake, Wei Wubing dared not be the slightest bit careless, nor dare to gamble.

The Royal Ancestor was in seclusion, and far from Jingcheng.

Before clarifying the other's origin, he also dared not disturb the Royal Ancestor. He feared death, and even more, he feared a fate worse than death.

"I trust Eunuch Wei; you must be a person of your word."

Chen Chen Guanlou wore a smiling face, with no proper form. Fortunately, his face was young, looking quite pleasant. With a good-looking face, any expression he made was not ugly. As long as the face remains, Jiangshan remains.

If someone of the same age as him made such a grinning face, it would surely be repulsive.

Wei Wubing swallowed this anger; sooner or later, he would deal with this boy.

The two, one after the other, returned to Jingcheng and went to their respective homes.

Before parting, Chen Chen Guanlou did not forget to remind, "You must manage Senior Zhou well; do not let him come out to harm people." Otherwise, he wouldn't know how he died.

He actually had a bold plan...

But he worried it would anger that mysterious big shot, losing the chicken and the rice in the bargain.

Wei Wubing also thought of this problem; his face darkened. "Do not trouble yourself with this. Take care of yourself!"

"Goodbye, Eunuch Wei!"

Back home, the tea in the teapot had already gone cold.

Chen Chen Guanlou did not mind; he drank a cup of the leftover tea and filled his stomach with water.

He lay on the chair, as if his body had been hollowed out.

The Jingji region has some strange sayings!

It feels like Grandmasters have been appearing frequently these past few years.

The mysterious Grandmaster from the Jixia Academy, the mysterious big shot tonight, the master Wuliao who suddenly returned to the capital...

Why have they all rushed to the Jingji region to enter seclusion?

Where is Zhang Zhang Daohe? Perhaps Old Zhang can answer this question for him.

"You are actually unharmed?" Early in the morning, Eunuch Wang Hai came running to find Chen Chen Guanlou, circling him several times and marveling that he had managed to return safely.

When has Eunuch Wei been so easy to talk to?

"You were not injured?"

"A slight internal injury. I took some pills, and it is much better now."

Eunuch Wang Hai suddenly understood, and his sense of marvel vanished instantly. "After all, you were injured. Eunuch Wei made things difficult for you!"

"He suddenly wanted to see me, so he would surely make things difficult for me. Fortunately, it is all over now." Chen Chen Guanlou spoke lightly, and Eunuch Wang Hai breathed a sigh of relief.

"Eunuch Wei will not come looking for you again, right?"

"That depends on him." Chen Chen Guanlou smiled ambiguously. "In the short term, he certainly will not come looking for me. He will be very busy next."

Busy with security!

Busy with investigations!

And busy watching over that madman Zhou Zhou Mobai.

"Did you ever see Zhou Zhou Mobai in the palace?" Chen Chen Guanlou asked casually.

Eunuch Wang Hai shook his head repeatedly. "For over ten years, I have not seen him. Many people speculate whether Senior Zhou is already gone."

Chen Chen Guanlou understood.

Zhou Zhou Mobai is still alive now, but in a while, he might not be.

He patted Eunuch Wang Hai's shoulder. "Perhaps everyone's speculation is correct."