Chapter 1376 Accustomed To It
Chen Yang, having already guessed the other party's identity, cupped his hands slowly and said, "Your humble servant is Chen Yang."
Despite being the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor, he was merely at the Core Fusion realm. Chen Yang extending a greeting was already showing him considerable respect.
The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor understood Chen Yang's thoughts but was not angered. This was the privilege of the Nascent Soul realm.
After reaching the Nascent Soul realm, one was no longer subject to anyone's control.
Even the ruler of the grandest dynasty would only command the same level of respect once they attained the Nascent Soul realm.
"It was I who was impolite, disturbing the revered Chen Yang."
The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor's visit to the Grand Tutor's mansion was not to find Chen Yang. Although Chen Yang was at the Nascent Soul realm, he wasn't important enough to warrant such attention from him.
As long as Chen Yang did not cause trouble within the Flying Cloud Dynasty, he could simply pretend the man didn't exist.
His current purpose was related to his sister's impending departure.
"I heard from Chang Sheng that you plan to go to the Luo Sheng Dynasty. Once you go there, do you think those people will let you off?"
"Even your teacher might not be able to protect you. Before reaching the Nascent Soul realm, you are forbidden to go anywhere."
The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor's words held no anger, but they also contained no room for negotiation.
The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor was not only worried about someone causing trouble in the dynasty after his sister left, but more importantly, he was concerned about whether she could survive leaving the Luo Sheng Dynasty.
Fu Xueqin's brow immediately furrowed upon hearing this.
Fu Xueqin wondered if she had become too complacent, causing her brother to speak to her in such a tone.
"What if I die in that wretched place?"
"With my current lifespan, I have already done all that I can. Had it not been for you back then, I would not have returned. The Flying Cloud Dynasty is yours; do not trouble me with your worries."
"Besides, if they want to kill me, do I not want to kill them?"
"Who can say who will ultimately emerge victorious?"
The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor knew he had been preoccupied with the rebel army matters and hadn't had a proper conversation with his sister.
Seeing her suddenly display such a resolute stance, the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor immediately realized he had been too presumptuous.
Fu Xueqin was not merely his sister but also someone who dared to venture to the Luo Sheng Dynasty alone.
This woman had snuck out back then.
Before Fu Xueqin, no one from the Flying Cloud Dynasty had ever studied at the Four Great Academies.
Fu Shuyun's ability to attend Linchi Academy, apart from her innate talent, was also due to Fu Xueqin's presence at the academy back then.
The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor took a deep breath and said helplessly, "I will find a way to resolve your injuries. After some time, when Imperial Grandfather emerges from seclusion, I will ask him to help heal you."
"You will surely reach the Nascent Soul realm, and after that, you can do whatever you wish!"
Fu Xueqin understood her brother's concern. Upon hearing about her injuries, she chuckled, "My injuries have already been healed by Chen Yang, and there was a condition for the healing: I had to take him to the Luo Sheng Dynasty."
Chen Yang, who had been idly playing with a chess piece, suddenly froze.
How had this matter involved him?
However, with a glance from Fu Xueqin, Chen Yang immediately understood that he was merely an excuse for her.
"This... that's right." Chen Yang could only nod and affirm her statement in the end.
The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor's expression darkened, and he immediately shifted the conversation to Chen Yang. While he didn't know how this man had healed his sister's injuries, the condition for the healing seemed far too demanding.
"Revered Chen Yang, I respect your Nascent Soul realm. Whatever the Flying Cloud Dynasty can offer, I will give it to you. However, regarding Fu Xueqin's departure, I regret that I cannot agree."
As soon as the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor spoke, Chen Yang immediately felt Fu Xueqin's fury erupt behind him.
To prevent the siblings from arguing in front of him, Chen Yang stepped forward, placing himself between them.
With a hint of mockery, he said, "This is a matter between us, and an agreement has already been made."
"If you were a Nascent Soul realm cultivator and intended to use your strength to make me agree, I might consider it. But unfortunately, you are not Nascent Soul, merely Core Fusion."
"I have a general understanding of the Flying Cloud Dynasty's situation. Ultimately, the rebel army reaching such a scale, leading to the deaths of villagers at the foot of Mount Luoxian, I should hold you responsible for these grievances."
"Do not assume I am easily swayed. If it were not for your sister, the Flying Cloud Dynasty would be nothing in my eyes."
Chen Yang's words were not born of arrogance but because he truly held no regard for such dynasties.
Tian Huihuang had told Chen Yang that dynasties like the Flying Cloud Dynasty were countless.
Despite this, his words struck the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor as exceptionally jarring.
This Chen Yang!
How detestable!
"You!" Veins bulged on the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor's forehead, but he dared not make a move.
Because he genuinely could not defeat the man.
The man's unfathomable spiritual power, even if not Nascent Soul, was likely close to it.
Furthermore, his sister might not help him; she might even attack him alongside Chen Yang.
The situation was extremely unfavorable to him.
Ultimately, the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor could only take a deep breath and look at Fu Xueqin, saying word by word, "Since you are so determined to go, I will not stop you."
"But remember this, if you die in that place."
"Even if the Flying Cloud Dynasty is destroyed by my hand, I will avenge you."
Having spoken, the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor cupped his hands towards Chen Yang and said, "Farewell!"
Only after the Flying Cloud Martial Emperor's aura completely vanished did Chen Yang let out a wry smile and say, "Next time you want to use me as a shield, give me a heads-up."
"Your brother has come to hate me!"
"I can see it, he truly cares about you."
Fu Xueqin expressionlessly sat back down, her voice cold as she said, "Because if I die, he will truly be alone. Moreover, I haven't helped him resolve the most important matter yet, so naturally, he's worried."
This statement piqued Chen Yang's interest: "What matter? Tell me about it?"
Fu Xueqin's journey to the Luo Sheng Dynasty might be a one-way trip. Chen Yang felt that helping Fu Xueqin was also helping himself.
Allowing her to dedicate herself fully to the Luo Sheng Dynasty and the Tian Qin domain would be beneficial to him.
After a moment of silence, Fu Xueqin's voice turned icy, "Naturally, it's to help him resolve the issues with several princes."
"Sometimes I truly feel he is terrifying, not even sparing his own sons. And I... I seem to have grown accustomed to it."
"Chen Yang, do you think I should act? If I truly do, will Shuyun resent me for the rest of her life?"