Chapter 188 – Elder Li: Truly a Disciple of the Sword God, What a Monster!

In the long corridor,

silence prevailed.

Xia He was stunned for a moment, then turned back in surprise, looking at Li Zixuan with some confusion.

What was going on?

“Her teacher… isn’t he the dean of Jianghai Martial Arts Academy?”

Xia He murmured, staring at Li Zixuan as he asked softly, “What do you mean by that?”

Those words just now…

Could this girl be trying to trick me?!

As his words faded.

Li Zixuan frowned slightly upon seeing his bewildered expression. After pondering for a moment, she gradually understood.

It seemed…

this person knew some inside information.

But not much!

At most, he had some connection with Senior Brother.

And Senior Brother had intentionally kept some details hidden.

“As Senior Brother’s best friend, it’s only natural to offer help… No wonder he was being evasive earlier.”

Thinking this,

Li Zixuan felt relieved, having sorted out all the clues. She stopped speaking and silently headed toward the conference room.

Leaving Xia He alone in place, bewildered.

……

In the conference hall,

Li Zixuan had just entered when Xia He followed closely behind. Instantly, the gazes of several Innate Realm experts gathered on them again.

“Back already?”

The Commander curled his lips into a smile, personally pulling out a chair for Xia He and saying calmly, “Come, sit here. Let’s continue the meeting.”

“Sir, you’re too kind. I just went to the restroom.”

Xia He wiped sweat from his forehead, feeling both honored and uneasy as he slowly took his seat. “Sorry for delaying everyone.”

Li Zixuan also returned to her seat beside Elder Li, her eyes fixed on Xia He as she quietly observed how things would unfold.

Just then,

suddenly!

“Xuan Xuan?”

Elder Li’s voice sounded.

Noticing her subtle emotional fluctuations, he transmitted his voice secretly, “Xuan Xuan, do you two know each other? This young man in the stands… seems quite familiar with you?”

“Yes, we’ve met once.”

Li Zixuan transmitted her reply: “I just probed a bit and now understand who crafted these Pear Blossom Needles. I’ll discuss the details with you later.”

“Is that so…”

Hearing this,

Elder Li lowered his eyes in thought and nodded. “Then I’ll wait for your explanation.”

After returning to the conference room,

Xia He, under the pressure of everyone’s gazes, placed his hands on the table and resumed the earlier discussion.

“Might I ask for your esteemed master’s name?”

Li Daoming propped his chin, scrutinizing Xia He as he asked solemnly, “With the Beast Tide approaching Jianghai City, could we request your master’s assistance?”

“The Curator is absolutely right,”

Lin Mofeng nodded, adding, “If we can enlist the help of a forging master, Jianghai’s city defense capabilities would be greatly enhanced, and the pressure would be significantly reduced.

This would be like receiving help in a snowstorm!”

As his words fell,

several pairs of eyes focused intently on Xia He, awaiting his response. The pressure in the room suddenly intensified!

“……”

Xia He remained silent for a long while before sighing.

“Everyone, please don’t make this difficult for me. My master dislikes revealing his name—he detests these worldly troubles.”

As he spoke, he patted the paper box on the table.

“Moreover, please think carefully: if I were to disclose my master’s identity, would the supply of Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles still be available?

If we anger my master and he leaves Jianghai, wouldn’t that be an even greater loss? The source of these Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles would be cut off!”

With these words,The conference room fell into silence once again.

Several Innate Experts wore thoughtful expressions, their gazes fixed intently on the cardboard box containing the Pear Blossom Needles as they sank into prolonged contemplation.

With the Beast Tide imminent…

If they were to lose this bulk supply source due to pressing Xia He for answers…

Then forget about…

The entire Jianghai would be plunged into crisis.

Grasping the lesser while neglecting the greater was truly unwise!

“Very well,”

The Commander broke the stalemate first, speaking up: “Since you have difficulties speaking about it, we won’t press you further.”

“Please ask your esteemed master for more support in the future.”

“With the Beast Tide approaching and Jianghai in peril, if your master is willing to sell Star Artifacts, just come to our Star Martial Police Department. We definitely won’t treat you unfairly.”

“Yes, Commander, rest assured. My master possesses exceptional artifact forging skills, and I’ll communicate this properly with him.”

Xia He nodded, patting the cardboard box on the table. “This is my master’s sincerity.”

Seeing that the others weren’t pressing him further,

He finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

As long as they didn’t press him, it was a good thing.

Since he had promised Old Qin, then no one would be able to pry open his mouth!!

“Alright, we’ll count on you from now on. You may go back first.”

The Commander looked at Xia He’s resolute expression and sighed. Xia He’s words had been very clear just now – continuing to press him would be meaningless.

“Good, then I’ll take my leave first. Please continue your discussion.”

Upon hearing he could leave, Xia He’s hanging heart finally settled. He immediately turned and quickly exited the conference room.

In just a moment,

He had disappeared from everyone’s sight…

After he left,

The meeting continued for some time longer.

“Such exceptional artifact forging skills – does anyone have any recollection of them?”

The Commander held the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles, examining their internal structure with a puzzled expression: “Exquisitely simple yet capable of breaking through Innate defenses – such a Star Artifact is practically unheard of…”

“Commander, I do have some recollection.”

Lin Mofeng suddenly spoke up: “During my travels in the Imperial Capital, I knew of some artifact forgers supported by major families who often produced top-tier Star Artifacts for sale, but…”

As he spoke, his tone shifted, his gaze falling on the cardboard box.

“But something with such power, capable of breaking through an Innate expert’s defenses, and supplied in bulk like this – this is my first time seeing it too.”

“The talent control in Jianghai City is strictly managed by our Li Family.”

Li Daoming also sighed, “If anyone possessed such artifact forging techniques, our Li Family would have noticed them long ago.”

“One can only say there are always greater masters beyond our knowledge.”

After exchanging several rounds of opinions, the meeting yielded no results and eventually concluded without resolution…

…………

A short while later.

The meeting dispersed.

On the streets, starlight cascaded down.

“Xuan Xuan?”

Elder Li walked alongside Li Zixuan on the street, the evening breeze gently blowing. Lin Mofeng followed beside them, releasing faint Star Power

That blocked all possibility of sound transmission or eavesdropping.

The three walked together, yet moved like ghosts…

“Xuan Xuan, you mentioned during the meeting that you already had leads on the creator of these Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles…”

Elder Li glanced sideways at Li Zixuan, asking in a low voice: “Were you serious about that?”

Finally having obtained a clue.

As his words fell, Lin Mofeng nearby also assumed a solemn expression.

“Yes,”

Li Zixuan nodded lightly, gazing at the star-filled sky as she voiced her speculation:

“This person is very close to my Senior Brother. The Pear Blossom Needles are highly likely to be his handiwork.”The words fell.

“So it really is Sword God Senior’s disciple…”

Upon hearing this, Elder Li lowered his gaze, the speculation in his heart finally settling as he couldn’t help but sigh.

Indeed!

Only someone from the Sword God Sect could create such a divine artifact…

“Truly worthy of being Sword God’s disciple—this young man’s talent is truly monstrous!”

(End of Chapter)