Monarch Of Time

Chapter 994 Going back

The green-robed Zhong Gui had fallen silent along with everyone else, curious to hear Shun Longʼs answer.

Even he, as the clan leader of the Zhong clan and a renowned peak-stage Dao Emperor, couldnʼt see a way out for Shun Long without handing over his immortal-grade spirit stones to a major power like the Tianxuan dynasty or the ʼWhite Tiger chamber of commerceʼ.

Otherwise, with Xuan Bo having revealed his secret, it was only a matter of time before Shun Long was hunted down and became the number one target across the continent.

And yet, to Zhong Guiʼs surprise, the azure-robed Dao King just looked at Jiang Tianfang and cupped his hands before he answered

ʼʼDonʼt worry, uncle Jiang. I wasnʼt planning on returning to the Holy sect to begin with. Iʼm going to go directly to the central region this time.ʼʼ

Both Zhong Gui and Jiang Tianfang were taken aback by Shun Longʼs declaration. Instead of hiding away and consolidating his strength for the next hundred or even thousand years, he was planning to head directly into the tigerʼs den?!

ʼʼYoung friend Shun, I know itʼs not my place to say anything but you canʼt be hasty with your decision here. Itʼs one thing if you plan to remain in our northern region or visit the south, the west, or even the east. But to go directly to the central region? You should know that all the major powers have their bases there. Itʼs practically impossible for you to survive in that place!ʼʼ

Jiang Tianfang remained silent but inwardly he agreed with Zhong Guiʼs words.

Shun Long may not know the dangers of the central region since he hasnʼt been there before, but both Jiang Tianfang and Zhong Gui were well aware of how dangerous that place was.

An average peak-stage Dao King was qualified to roam through the continent and even visit some of the more dangerous places, but the central region was where all the crouching tigers and hidden dragons of the continent gathered.

Even geniuses like Xuan Bo and Huang Yun couldnʼt claim absolute superiority over all of their peers there.

To Zhong Guiʼs distraught however, Shun Long merely smiled and cupped his hands at him before he answered

ʼʼThank you for your guidance, senior. However, Iʼve already decided on this matter. If I want to fulfill my plans, I have to head to the central region!ʼʼ

Shun Long didnʼt explain the reasoning behind his decision, but Zhong Gui eventually nodded his head and let out a sigh, not pressing the matter any further.

The leader of the Zhong clan looked favorably upon the young Dao King in front of him, but his connection with Shun Long wasnʼt deep enough to offer any more advice. He had already said everything he needed to say.

Of course, it wasnʼt like going to the central region was a bad decision by itself. The opportunities one could find there were just as plenty as the ever-present dangers hidden in every corner. However, in Zhong Guiʼs eyes, the chances that a group of peak-stage Dao Kings could survive them were nearly nonexistent.

Throwing a glance at his son, Jiang Tianfang had a conflicted look in his eyes, but eventually he fell silent as well.

He knew that Jiang Chen was going to follow Shun Long in the central region no matter what he said, and Jiang Tianfang wasnʼt someone to restrict his son or shelter him in the first place.

ʼʼAlright. Since you children have come all the way to my Zhong clan, I should treat you to some good wine or that old fart will really start nagging after you are gone.ʼʼ

Standing up, the green-robed Zhong Gui then waved his hand taking out a large jar of wine along with 7 small cups, before placing them in front of Shun Long and the rest.

A moment later, a thick, flowery fragrance filled the room as the middle-aged man removed the lid, causing Jiang Tianfangʼs eyes to light up, a wide smile adorning his face.

ʼʼHahaha. The ʼVermilion Flower wineʼ! You really arenʼt stingy old Zhong.ʼʼ Jiang Tianfang then turned to Liu Mei and the rest and continued ʼʼThis wine is not only extremely expensive, but you can only get it in the ʼNorthern Sovereignʼs cityʼ. Itʼs considered the number-one wine across the entire northern region! Since the old man brought it out, thereʼs no need to hold back!ʼʼ

Zhong Guiʼs eye twitched at Jiang Tianfangʼs shameless remarks, but he still didnʼt retort. He had indeed paid a fortune for this wine and was normally extremely reluctant to take it out, but since Jiang Tianfang had asked, he couldnʼt act as if he didnʼt have any.

After taking a sip from the cup in front of him, Shun Long had to admit that this wine indeed wasnʼt bad.

Even though its effects and taste were still inferior to his own wine inside the ʼStone of Timeʼ, he could tell that this ʼVermilion Flower wineʼ increased his qi, even if by a very small degree. He could also tell that if he consumed this wine continuously for more than a year, heʼd be able to break through to an early rank 9 Dao King as well.

An hour later, Jiang Tianfang put down his cup and looked at Shun Long before asking

ʼʼNephew Shun, when are you planning to leave for the central region?ʼʼ

ʼʼIʼm going to visit my parents first. Iʼll head to the central region after that.ʼʼ

Turning his gaze towards Bai Longtian and the rest, Shun Long then continued

ʼʼIʼm planning to leave for the Night star continent tomorrow. What about you?ʼʼ

Nodding his head, Bai Longtian downed the cup of wine in his hands and answered

ʼʼIʼll come with you, brother Shun. Itʼs been so long since Iʼve seen my father too, so itʼs time to go back.ʼʼ

Liu Mei didnʼt respond, as if her answer was already obvious. She was going to go wherever Shun Long was going.

As for Xingyi, she nodded her head and then lowered it in silence, a hint of guilt appearing in her eyes as she remembered how long it had been since she had seen her family.

Unlike Bai Longtian whose father was the leader of a powerful city and had plenty of experts under his command, Xingyi knew that her familyʼs situation in the ʼSilver mountainʼ wasnʼt that good at the time she left to participate in the Holy sectʼs test.

Although it wasnʼt her fault and she couldnʼt have helped with it even if she had stayed back, Xingyi still harbored guilt towards her parents.

In the end, it was only Jiang Chen who chose to remain in the Zhong clan and spend some more time with his father, until Shun Long and the rest returned from the Night star continent.