Chapter 105: No Need for a Second Move to Kill
"I’m telling you, whether it’s about seniority or personal strength, Jing Shiyu is utterly outmatched by her martial uncle," Bai Yiyi said confidently. "We don’t even need to talk about seniority; Xuanzhenzi is not only Jing Shiyu’s martial uncle but also the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Will Sect. His authority within the sect far surpasses hers."
"Unlike me, your master," Bai Yiyi continued, "if we talk about seniority, I would be considered a revered ancestor in the Taiqing Sect."
"As for strength, I heard that Xuanzhenzi has already mastered the second legacy. They say that ever since he started, he’s been known for his cautiousness. Whenever he takes action, it’s often a killing blow. He’s carefully made his way to the position of Supreme Elder..."
Upon hearing about the second legacy, Lin Xing’s eyes flashed, and he asked, "He’s mastered the second legacy? If his strength is so formidable, why didn’t he come to Dongya Prefecture to deal with Commander Zhang earlier?"
Bai Yiyi snorted and said, "Dongya Prefecture has never been under the Heavenly Will Sect’s control. In these chaotic times, Xuanzhenzi naturally has his own territories to manage."
"Besides, as a Supreme Elder, he is high above the rest, focusing on his spiritual cultivation. Why would he need to personally enter the fray?"
"I think he sees this as an opportunity to come to Dongya Prefecture to reap some benefits and will go back before long. He has no time to invest in this place."
Lin Xing nodded silently, thinking that it was indeed the case. The Heavenly Will Sect had only invested in Jing Shiyu to let her venture out. The elders did not concern themselves with mundane affairs, and they were not willing to strenuously fight or manage a territory. Instead, they preferred to stay behind and seize the fruits of victory.
In the following days, Lin Xing still spent his time quietly cultivating and making preparations for a long journey in Jing Shiyu’s courtyard.
Even if he stayed within the confines of this courtyard, Lin Xing could feel the changes in the atmosphere of the entire city.
First, the daily delivered meals had gotten much worse. It was said that Jing Shiyu had lost much of her financial power to Xuanzhenzi, who had taken over many of her shops.