Novel Full Chapter 455 - 219 Inquiry_3
Chapter 455: Chapter 219 Inquiry_3
“This…”
Wei Ziyi was caught off guard by the question and then heaved a long sigh.
She didn’t have the time.
As the Eighth Alliance Leader of the Luofeng Alliance, her return to Dongcheng to attend the Tianqu Sword was only due to a message from her sect.
Otherwise, bogged down by the numerous affairs of the Luofeng Alliance, where would she find the leisure to wander aimlessly?
For the moment, all she could do was sigh with regret.
Yet after glancing at Su Mo, she suddenly asked, “You seem to have gained something just now, what did you think of?”
Su Mo put away the book, glanced at the cover which clearly read “South Sea Chronicles”, and couldn’t help but curve into a smile.
Tucking it into his chest, he said, “I won’t tell you.”
“…”
Wei Ziyi’s fists creaked in frustration, but before she could gesture, Su Mo had already stepped out and left the Qianshi Pavilion.
“Don’t want to tell me?”
Now back to her senses, Wei Ziyi retorted, “Believe it or not, I’ll tell Yang Family Sister that you’re bullying me.”
Why would Su Mo pay her any mind?
Quickly striding away, he had already left the Qianshi Pavilion.
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In the courtyard of the Sect Leader, Li Zhengyuan gathered the hem of his robe at his waist.
Rolling up his sleeves, he held a small hoe in his hand, parting the earth to plant seeds.
Easily scooping water from a bucket nearby, he dampened the soil.
After pouring the remaining water back into the bucket, he stood up and stretched his limbs.
Gazing at his handiwork in the vegetable garden, he appeared quite satisfied.
Although he was the Sect Leader of the Ziyang Sect, he certainly didn’t act like those depicted in movies and TV dramas.
A Sect Leader doesn’t sit in the hall day after day with a pensive expression, always mulling over conspiracies or pondering life and death matters.
After all, a Sect Leader is human too. Idle moments spent turning the soil and planting vegetables could also be a source of pleasure.
“Once these vegetables mature and bear plentiful fruit, having my disciple taste what his Grandmaster has personally grown will be delightful indeed.”
Pleased with his thoughts, Li Zhengyuan couldn’t help but stroke his beard and smile. Just as he was about to resume his work, he heard footsteps approaching.
“Grandmaster.”
Su Mo’s voice came from outside the gate.
As Li Zhengyuan looked up, Su Mo had already entered the courtyard. Catching sight of Li Zhengyuan toiling in the field, without saying much, Su Mo kicked off his boots and stepped barefoot onto the ground.
Casually taking the hoe from Li Zhengyuan, he began to work as well.
“Mo’er, are you also skilled in this?”
Li Zhengyuan was somewhat surprised.
Su Mo smiled, “I’ve read about it in books, I know a thing or two.”
In truth, he was once a child from the countryside, who spent his days playing and causing trouble in the fields.
Although the adults were protective and didn’t let the children do the heavy work, the immersion from an early age and childhood memories made these tasks familiar to him.
Li Zhengyuan laughed heartily, “To read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles, Mo’er, it’s good that you put such learning into practice, it shows you haven’t read in vain.
“Uh… Did you find any clues about the Whale Swallowing Skill?”
“Yep.”
Su Mo nodded, “It led me to Nanhai again, sooner or later I’ll have to make another trip there.”
“Nanhai.”
Li Zhengyuan thought for a moment and then nodded, “The situations in Nanhai are indeed different from Donghuang. With your martial arts, you can freely traverse the world.
“The vast Nanhai cannot stop your steps.
“Unfortunately, with the Three Great Demon Sects eyeing Dongcheng greedily, otherwise, I would have liked to accompany you on the trip.”
“…I wouldn’t dare trouble the Grandmaster with such exertions.”
Su Mo quickly gestured with his hands, and while pretending to throw a handful of vegetable seeds into the soil, he said.
Li Zhengyuan immediately responded, “That’s too many, just a few will do.”
Su Mo put some back, pinched a few grains to show Li Zhengyuan, who then nodded to indicate it was just right.
Too many seeds would compete for nutrients and be less likely to sprout. Only one or two seeds are necessary; if they don’t emerge, wouldn’t that have been a waste of effort?
Therefore, three to five seeds are enough. After sprouting, one can judge which seedling is more robust.
Then keep one and remove the rest to concentrate nutrients in one spot for the remaining seedling to grow strong.
“Actually, there’s something I’ve come to inquire about from the Grandmaster,”
Su Mo said as he planted the seeds.
Li Zhengyuan picked up the watering can and watered the soil lightly, then replied with a smile, “Mo’er, why be so formal with your Grandmaster? If you have something to say, just speak freely.”
Su Mo pondered for a moment, looking at Li Zhengyuan:
“Grandmaster… In the past few days, as I wandered around the Ziyang Sect, I noticed the disciples are all robust and full of vitality.
“My fellow disciples of the same generation have remarkable martial arts skills as well.
“Yet I don’t understand why in recent years, very few disciples from our Ziyang Sect have ventured down the mountain to travel Jianghu?”
Li Zhengyuan glanced at him, smiling faintly, “Mo’er, your question is probably not limited to just this, right?”
“…Yes.”
Su Mo nodded, “When my father returned to the sect twice, the first time, he entrusted the Snake Head Sword Seal given by my grandfather before his death to the sect.
“At that time, he must have explained everything he encountered, hoping the sect could offer protection.
“It was then that disaster was averted.
“However, the second time he returned from the sect, and went back to Luoxia City, he had completely changed.
“Grandmaster… I dare to ask, what exactly did my father learn within the sect?”
The transformation of Su Tianyang was not an overnight occurrence.
The first change occurred after meeting Tong Yun.
The second change was after his return visit to the Ziyang Sect…
These questions had been on Su Mo’s mind since his first day at the Ziyang Sect.
It wasn’t until today that he finally voiced them out.
“Mo’er, are you suspecting that the Ziyang Sect’s seclusion and the disciples’ absence from Jianghu is related to your father’s matter?”
Li Zhengyuan looked at Su Mo, a faint smile lurking in his eyes.
Su Mo gently shook his head, “I do not know, thus I seek guidance.”
“Wait for me a moment.”
Li Zhengyuan nodded, turned, and went into the house.
Shortly after, he returned with an object in hand.
It was something Su Mo was familiar with – it was the Secret Message Box that Duan Song had taken from the Ziyang Escort Agency.