Chapter 290 - Exposed Identity
As the sect competition approached, the number of cultivators that arrived in the capital gradually increased and there were already major sects that arrived with their disciples.
Among them, of the five major sects, Iridescent Clouds Palace, True Fire Sect, Azure Frost Sect and Southern Mountains Sect had already sent Golden Cores that led people with them to the capital.
Even though they were also one of the five major sects, Ethereal Peak did not have any disciples arriving yet.
Many cultivators had expected such a situation.
Three years ago, news of the battle in Dongling Valley spread and everyone had heard about it. It was said that the battle was extremely tragic and almost all of Ethereal Peak’s elite disciples of Foundation Establishment realm were killed.
They even lost several Golden Cores as well!
It was almost impossible for them to nurture Foundation Establishment Cultivators who were qualified to contend for the Spirit Ranking within three years.
Before this, Ethereal Peak could take up at least three of the ten spots on the Spirit Ranking!
The emperor said tenderly, “There’s no disadvantage for you to take a look at this person. It’s fine even if you aren’t fated with him and don’t fancy him. At the very least, you’re able to make acquaintances with the number one Weapon Refinement Master of the Great Zhou Dynasty, right?”
Ji Yaoxue went silent.
Seeing that Ji Yaoxue was tempted, the emperor joked. “Furthermore, that flying sword was customized for you. If you don’t collect it, do you want Mr. Mo to send it over to you personally?”
“There’s still two more hours before the auction begins and many Golden Cores must be gathered outside Mo Spirit Weapon Workshop. Have Bai Yuhan accompany you there.”
Ji Yaoxue thought about it for a moment before nodding.
Just as she was about to turn and leave, she was held back by the emperor.
He asked in a seemingly casual manner, “Right, there’s a Foundation Establishment Cultivator named Su Xiaoning in Azure Frost Sect. She’s an Elixir Refinement Master and I heard that you guys are pretty close. What’s her background?”
At the mention of Su Xiaoning, Ji Yaoxue’s expression changed.
She looked agitated with a fierce glare in her eyes as she replied loudly, “Father, I have cut off all contact with him long ago! Why do you have to keep an eye on the Su family?”
“Father, I told you not to touch anyone from the Su family! This has nothing to do with them at all!”
With a frosty expression, Ji Yaoxue left the Rain Admiration Pavilion without turning back.
The emperor was expressionless as he looked at Ji Yaoxue’s back view. However, his eyes shone brightly and a ripple spread within his heart.
Ji Yaoxue’s sudden agitation coupled with what she said stirred the emperor’s suspicions.
Su Xiaoning?
Someone from the Su family?
Why would a disciple of Azure Frost Sect be related to the Su family?
Were there truly such coincidences in the world?
The emperor’s expressions changed continuously alongside his mood.
He had a feeling that there was some sort of a secret that was placed right before his eyes and he was just short of addressing the elephant in the room!
All of a sudden!
The emperor’s heart skipped a beat as he suddenly recalled something.
A few years ago, the Imperial Army vice commander that accompanied Ji Yaoxue to Ping Yang Town of Yan Country reported that the Su family had two sons and a daughter.
If Su Xiaoning was the daughter…
That would mean that the brother she acknowledged in the capital would be…