Chapter 12 - 11 Leaving
After breaking through the sixth grade, Pei Xuanjing took some time to solidify his realm. Once completely familiar with the true qi within his body, he called for Mr. Xu, "How many years have you been here in the observance?"
Though somewhat baffled, Mr. Xu earnestly replied, "Since the age of sixteen, I was taken in by the old Master Guan. It has been about twenty-eight years now."
The old Master Guan was Pei Xuanjing's master, the previous master of the Everlasting Observance.
Pei Xuanjing nodded, "I wish to leave, are you willing to follow me?"
After some consideration, he added, "If you are not willing, I will give you some wealth. It will be enough to support a comfortable life."
When Mr. Xu heard of Pei Xuanjing's resolution, he wasn't very surprised. He gave a bitter smile, "With your distinguished talents, you naturally can't be confined to this insignificant place."
He was not a fool - after all, a foolish person would not earn the trust of both the old Master Guan and Pei Xuanjing, or manage secular affairs of the Everlasting Observance for so many years.
In fact, ever since Pei Xuanjing killed Zhang Zhiyi - an eighth-grade martial artist and the head of the Zhang Family, Mr. Xu was already clear that Pei wouldn't stay here for long. The subsequent assistance given to Jiang Yan to breakthrough only confirmed his speculation further.
If Pei Xuanjing was merely an ordinary ninth-grade martial artist, staying would have been a good choice. But it's a matter of fact that our master's brilliance is too outstanding to be withheld in this remote small city.
Seeming to realize something, Pei Xuanjing remarked, "It seems you want to stay here."