I Can See Through All Things Information

Chapter 360: Chapter 254: Martial Saint’s Essence, Azure Dragon Megalopolis_2

“However, I see that you too seem to be a person of martial arts training, so I would like to sincerely advise you. The inscriptions on this city gate contain a special meaning.

But that meaning has some sinister elements. If you happen to comprehend something from it, believe me, don’t practice it.

Otherwise, if you fall into madness, become plagued by a heart demon, and see your cultivation regress instead of progress, regret will come too late.”

Lu Qing was taken aback, but the armored youth’s face was serious, and he seemed to be speaking the truth.

He pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly, “Thank you, sir, for the advice. I will be careful.”

Once Lu Qing and his companions had entered the city and their figures were out of sight, the armored youth resumed his indifferent demeanor and became aloof once again.

However, Old Hu, a bystander, got excited, “Second Young Master Ji, why did you specifically warn that young man not to try to decipher the inscriptions on the city gate? You don’t think that that kid could actually unveil the secrets of the inscriptions, do you?”

“Who knows? I just noticed he seemed quite engrossed in those few characters, so I just gave him a reminder. Besides, didn’t they give us extra silver?”

“Right.” Old Hu took out the purse given earlier by Ma Gu and poured out a stout silver ingot, “Second Young Master Ji, this silver is for those who see it, let’s split it half and half between you and me.”

“Twenty taels?” the armored youth was somewhat surprised. “I didn’t expect those people to be so generous.”

Seeing Old Hu about to crack open the silver ingot, the armored youth waved his hand, “Forget it, I don’t need my share. Keep it for yourself. Didn’t you say you wanted to send your daughter to the Xuanxin Sect to study? It can’t be done without money.”

“Thank you very much, Second Young Master Ji.”

Old Hu, upon hearing this, didn’t refuse and casually tucked the silver ingot back into his chest as if the earlier act was merely a formality.

The armored youth, noting this, tugged at the corner of his mouth, “While you take the money, don’t swallow what belongs to the City Lord Mansion; otherwise, even I won’t be able to keep you safe.”

“Don’t worry, Second Young Master Ji,” Old Hu patted his chest, “I, Old Hu, always keep clear accounts. I strictly separate public and private funds and never embezzle public money.”

With these words, he felt around in his chest and took out another handful of broken silver pieces, counted a few, and placed them into an iron box beside him.

Seeing this, the armored youth just shook his head and stopped paying attention to this old slickster, allowing his mind to wander once more.

Old Hu cared even less, although he didn’t know why such a distinguished individual as the Second Young Master Ji would bother to watch over the city gate with him.

But as long as it didn’t hinder his money-making and even occasionally provided him with cover, why wouldn’t he be pleased?

“Just another hundred taels, and I’ll have enough silver to send Xiao Lian to study at the Xuanxin Sect.”

Old Hu fondled the silver ingot in his chest, feeling delighted.

“That’s interesting.”

Lu Qing, who had already entered the city, sensed the events at the city gate and a trace of amusement appeared in his eyes as he withdrew his Divine Soul Power.

It seems the armored youth indeed intended well when he warned him.

However… were the implications contained within those three inscriptions on the city gate truly so terrifying? Why didn’t he feel it?

A trace of doubt arose in Lu Qing’s mind.

Earlier, when he saw the three inscriptions, he only felt that their artistic conception was quite extraordinary, but he didn’t sense any danger.

Moreover, his master had also pondered over them and hadn’t mentioned anything amiss.

“Could it be that there’s some mystery in the inheritance of the inscriptions? It seems, after settling down, I need to ponder this.”

Lu Qing thought it over and made a decision.

“Wow! What a huge city!”

Just then, Little Yan’s surprised voice suddenly rang out.

Lu Qing turned his head to look, the little fellow had already dismounted the carriage and was holding Little Li, with both her mouth and eyes wide open, astonished at the scene ahead.

On the other side, Ma Gu and Wei Zian looked similarly, all widening their eyes at the bustling spectacle before them.

They saw right in front of them a street that was dozens of feet wide, with people of all kinds, along with horse-drawn carriages and donkey carts, flowing ceaselessly.

The sounds of vehicles, hawkers, and shouts mingled together.

Just this main thoroughfare alone presented a scene more grandiose and bustling than any large city Lu Qing and his companions had ever seen before.

Not to mention, the rough-style tall houses built with giant stones on both sides of the street were something rarely seen by Lu Qing and his companions.

“Truly worthy of the fame of Azure Dragon Pass, who knows just how spectacular the other three pass cities must be?” Lu Qing couldn’t help but marvel.

People from other regions of the world, wishing to enter Central State normally, would take one of the four pass cities.

These four pass cities were all named after legendary divine beasts.

Lu Qing and the others had taken the eastern Azure Dragon Pass.

Of course, while there were four pass cities, it didn’t mean that to enter Central State, one must pass through the pass cities.

However, taking other routes into Central State was far more complex.

Usually only those who didn’t want their identities or movements known and who were exceptional martial artists would choose to do so.

Ordinary people would prefer to spend some money and take the safe route through the pass cities.

“Master, what should we do next, find a place to stay first or?” Lu Qing asked.

The elder doctor pondered a moment and said, “Let’s find a place to stay first. We’ve traveled continuously for so many days, and everyone is exhausted. Let’s rest well in the city today and enter the pass tomorrow.”

“I was thinking the same,” Lu Qing nodded.

They had been traveling for several days and, though protected by the Array Formation Car, their bodies hadn’t felt much fatigue; however, their heart and spirit were somewhat weary.

He and his Master were still okay, but Little Yan, Wei Zian, and the others were somewhat not holding up.

Especially Ma Gu, as the carriage’s speed increased, needed to be fully focused on driving the carriage, which greatly drained his heart and spirit.

If they didn’t rest properly now, they were afraid it might damage their foundation.

As a hub for communication between Central State and the eastern regions, Azure Dragon City was naturally bustling with commerce.

Lu Qing and his companions didn’t take much effort to find an inn they were quite pleased with.

Although it was a bit expensive, they didn’t lack for money now, so they didn’t mind the cost.

After settling into the inn, just as Lu Qing had organized the bedding, Little Yan and Xiao Lian were playfully fighting nearby.

Then there was a knock at the door, “Ah Qing, come out for a moment.”

“What is it, Master?” Lu Qing opened the door.

“You come with me, we need to find out some information,” the elder doctor said.

“Alright, Master, just wait a moment.”

Lu Qing returned to the room, instructed Little Yan and Xiao Lian to stay inside and not to run around outside, and then left the room.

Once they were out on the street, Lu Qing expressed his concern, “Master, what do we need to find out?”

“About entering the pass and the recent grand movements in the world,” the elder doctor replied.

“The world’s grand movements?” Lu Qing was surprised. “Master, where will we inquire about this?”

Did the Master have some connections here in Azure Dragon City?

A thought suddenly arose in Lu Qing’s mind.

However, the elder doctor didn’t directly answer Lu Qing’s question but took out an item and showed it to him.

“Ah Qing, do you recognize this item?”

Lu Qing recognized it at once, “Isn’t this the Jade Token Mr. Zhi Rui gave to you, Master?”

“Exactly, it was this Jade Token. Just as we entered the city earlier, I suddenly felt a slight stir within the Jade Token.

Just now in the room, I sensed that the disturbance stemmed from a certain place in the city.

According to what Mr. Zhi Rui mentioned before, perhaps, there should be a branch of the Tianji Building.”

“Indeed.” When his master explained it this way, Lu Qing realized.

Since the Tianji Building was hailed as the foremost in information across the world, it was necessary to establish branches everywhere to gather information.

A major city like Azure Dragon City certainly had its foothold.

“Then let’s not delay, Master, let’s go now.”