"Koko, I would hardly call it a victory, young master." Karn flashed a slight smile as he rubbed his beard.
"The tier one Spearman in the forest happened to be quite strong and I was unable to take his head." Karn sighed in weariness.
Quest
You have successfully protected Xiao Cheng from the assassins of the Second Young Master of the Dragon Meteor Sect.
Reward:
+10 Ability Points
Bonus Reward:
+10 Fame.
Karn noticing the reward immediately increased his stamina.
Stamina: 50 -> 60
Li Xiang also exited the carriage and searched the bodies.
"Young Master... these are the men of the second young master Xiao Chen!" Li Xiang gravely spoke.
"Mhm, as expected. It is that lecherous snake sending assassins before the succession war has started." Xiao Cheng said in contempt.
The young master looked towards Karn.
"Senior, the most remarkable spearman in Xiao Chen’s faction is the White Dragon Lord. Did the man happen to have a scar on his neck?" Xiao Cheng asked Karn.
"A scar on his neck? No, it was a young man with heroic eyes that contained pride. His weapon looked like a spear made of bone. You mean to tell me there is a stronger spearman than that young man?" Karn replied in wonder as he reminisced about the fight.
"That must be the White Dragon Lord’s true disciple, Zhao Long! The only man who has learned the teachings from the Dragon Lord personally." Li Xiang said in surprise.
Karn the old blind man from Crane Village had fought Zhao Long the White Dragon Lord’s true disciple and returned back alive? Xiao Cheng and Li Xiang were surprised.
There were five dragon lord elders in the Dragon Meteor Sect and each of them had Tier one peak cultivation. It was said that each of them were a single step away from reaching the legendary Peak Tier cultivation. Their true disciples are all also Tier one cultivators and each of them had been taught the Dragon Lord’s techniques personally. The dragon lords were pillars of strength in the Dragon Meteor Sect.
The old man in front of them was truly strong to have fought Zhao Long and stood alive to tell the tale.
Xiao Cheng bowed to Karn once again.
"I give many thanks to senior for resolving this crisis of mine. I shall reward senior as soon as possible." Xiao Cheng said.
"Koko no need, no need. I wasn’t able to bring the head of the spearman anyways." Karn said.
Xiao Cheng’s eye twitched slightly at this remark. The spearman Karn spoke about so casually was a Tier one powerhouse who was the true disciple of the White Dragon Lord. If he was able to kill Zhao Long would he not be on the level of the Dragon Lords?
"Senior is too humble. Fighting Zhao Long himself and standing here to tell the tale is deserving of fame and reward. Alas the appropriate reward may have to wait until I can accumulate enough power in the sect." Xiao Cheng sighed.
"Agreed, Young Master! We should start making our way back to the Sect before more assassins come to find this carriage young master." Li Xiang spoke while analyzing the current political state.
This was the very first assassination that had been sent to kill Xiao Cheng. This moment alone meant that the succession war had started in the shadows. The Sect Head’s lifespan would not last many more months before the funeral would take place.
"Yes Li Xiang. Let us be on our way back. We have little time to prepare for the succession war." Li Xiang hearing this told the coachman to drive the carriage back to the Dragon Meteor Sect.
The bodyguard who had almost fought Karn sighed in relief twice that day. The first was for the fact that he did not fight Karn after seeing him bring back corpses of two Tier two Warriors. The other was for the fact that he was finally able to return to the sect with his life intact.
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The journey from Crane Village to Dragon’s Rest City was uneventful but the moment the carriage entered the city, Karn noticed the change. The streets were far busier than any city in his previous life. Disciples wearing the insignias of the Dragon Meteor Sect moved through the streets in groups.
Merchants bartered and bargained with one another. The guards moved with order and precision indicating military discipline.
"Welcome to our Sect’s Capital, Dragon’s Rest." Li Xiang spoke as he introduced the city.
The city rested at the foot of a volcano that seemed to be active.
"The city was supposedly built around the place where the Heavenly Fire Dragon fell many eons ago, or so the legend claims. Many rare ores are found in the depths of the volcano. For example the spear of Zhao Long was made from one of those materials." Li Xiang elaborated on some of the history of the city hoping to awaken some interest in Karn.
The carriage made its way towards the inner city where the sect grounds were located. The crowd immediately parted as soon as they saw the emblem of a young master of the Dragon Meteor Sect. A single misstep could cost them their lives.
Just as they escaped the crowd a different carriage had blocked the grand entrance of the Sect. Outside of the carriage stood an elderly thin figure that had quite a serious hunchback.
"The third Young Master wonders if the fourth young master would be willing to exchange some pleasantries with some tea." The elder bowed in respect.
"The Third young master...?!" Li Xiang said in surprise.
Xiao Cheng heard this and nodded with a slight smile.
"Yes, it is that troublesome sister of mine. Senior, please follow me for this conversation. Your presence would be quite helpful in dealing with her." Xiao Cheng said as he motioned Li Xiang to follow him.
"Koko, this will be interesting." Karn followed along mostly because he wanted to try more of that calming tea.
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