stonecrandall Chapter 175 What a mess!
Chapter 175 What a mess!
Chongyun's words "great uncle" startled everyone present. Even Xingqiu, who had been close friends with Chongyun for a long time, had never imagined such a relationship.
Mo Ran nodded slightly, responded, and said, "Grandson!"
Everybody in the audience was petrified and stood there in a daze, except Guoba who looked calm. After all, it was normal for old guys of their age to have a high seniority.
Paimeng patted his head, trying to sort out the relationship between the two, but to no avail. He could only ask angrily, "Chongyun, what is your relationship with Mo Ran?"
Chongyun shook his head and said, "Don't talk about you, I don't understand it myself!"
"Let me explain." Mo Ran said calmly, "Chongyun was born into an exorcist family. Chongyun's mother and Shen He are cousins, so Shen He is Chongyun's aunt. As Shen He's father, I am naturally Chongyun's great uncle."
Kong blinked and spread his hands, "It feels like it's getting even more chaotic!"
“Yes.” Paimeng nodded, as if he was saying something difficult to understand, and muttered: “Mo Ran is Chongyun’s grandfather, and Master Mao is of the same generation as Mo Ran. Xiangling is Chongyun’s father, and Ningguang is of the same generation as Shen He and is a colleague of Keqing…”
"With this calculation, isn't this what the people of Liyue often say, three generations in one frame, three generations living under one roof?"
Xiangling exclaimed in surprise, "But I seem to be younger than Chongyun!"
Chongyun also looked helpless. Who could have thought that the playmate he had known since childhood was actually a generation older than him, and most importantly, younger than him!
Xingqiu glanced at the young man beside him and said helpfully, "A man with ambition is not old, and a man without ambition is useless. Don't worry. Of course, Mr. Mo Ran's achievements are incomparable to ordinary people, so Chongyun! You have to cheer up."
“Are you trying to comfort me or insult me?” Chongyun pouted and continued, “Let’s get back to business. What did you want to talk to Xingqiu about?”
Xingqiu also put his hand on his waist, and said with a gentle demeanor like a modest gentleman, "Yes, what do you want to see me about? Even Yuheng is here, so it must be something important."
Keqing came back to her senses from the shock of the discussion on seniority and said politely, "Master Xingqiu, may I ask, is there any record about the Kitchen God in this library?"
The assets of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce are among the best in Liyue Harbor. Even if it is ranked seventh, its power cannot be underestimated.
Xingqiu pondered for a moment, then said, "I have personally read and sorted through all the books in there. If I remember correctly, the Kitchen God should have been mentioned in the book 'Liyue Mythology Supplement'."
"Is it convenient for me to borrow a book?" Keqing went straight to the point. If it wasn't possible, she could make plans for the next step as soon as possible.
Xingqiu nodded and said gently, "If you don't mind, I'll take you in to have a look. Mr. Mo Ran is here too. I have some questions, so I hope you can give me some advice!"
Mo Ran smiled slightly and said, "If I knew about this matter, I would tell you everything I know."
"Thank you, sir." Xingqiu looked at his servants, told them to get busy, and led everyone into the library.
There were only a few bookshelves, a candlestick, and a low table for reading. There was nothing else inside.
"If I remember correctly, the book 'Liyue Mythology Supplement' should be on the bookshelf against the wall on the left, in the second row from the bottom, and the fifth book from the right," Xingqiu said calmly.
Paimeng did as he was told and indeed found the book. He exclaimed in amazement, "It's true! Xingqiu is really amazing!"
"I just come here often, so I remember it. It's not worth mentioning." Xingqiu smiled, very modestly, then he looked at a man in black, casually pulled out a book "The Life Record of the Demon-Subduing Immortal Lord" from the bookshelf.
The cover of the book has faded a lot, and the binding is still made of very old thread, but it has been preserved to this day, and Mo Ran has never seen other similar books on the market, which shows that it is indeed very old.
Xingqiu took it in his hand, opened it carefully, and said, "This is an ancient book I found. It is said to have been handed down from ancient times. It should be the only copy now."
"However, I am also confused by many of the records. I hope Mr. Mo Ran can help me to solve my doubts. Otherwise, I will always be worried and unable to sleep peacefully!"
Mo Ran's eyes flickered, and he smiled and said, "How could the life story of this True Lord Dangmo Chuzhang make Master Xingqiu unable to sleep? Well...then please tell me first. Things in the ancient times are all in the past, and I may not be able to give a correct answer."
Xingqiu also smiled and secretly sighed that Mr. Mo Ran was too modest. If he said that he couldn't understand it, then there would be few people in Liyue Harbor who could understand it.
But in fact, Mo Ran was indeed right. There were some records that even he himself could not understand. It was similar to the immortal land where there was a Demon-Slaying Fairy Palace. There, there lived three thousand goddesses, all of whom were beautiful and charming, and were willing to be the concubines of the Immortal King and serve him for their entire lives...
When Mo Ran saw this book, the urge to pick up a knife and kill was so strong in his heart. Imagine if Eula saw it, what would the scene be like when he returned to Mond?
A man in black sighed in his heart, how could anyone believe such records? Where did Jue Yunjian come from to build a palace, and where did the goddess come from? It was clearly nonsense. Unofficial history misleads young people and can do great harm to people!
Xingqiu turned to the book's magic section, a hint of yearning flashed in his eyes, and he gently pointed his long finger at it, saying, "Mr. Mo Ran, please take a look here: With the Ice Condensation Sword, you can control it with a flick of your finger, and move it as you wish. With a sharp edge, you can defeat enemies thousands of miles away with just a thought!"
"May I ask, sir, does this immortal technique really exist? Can it be passed on to mortals? If it can be passed on, what are the conditions?"
His eyes were gleaming with brilliance, showing unparalleled enthusiasm, which even surprised Chongyun who was standing beside him, because he had never seen him so obsessed with something.
Mo Ran was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "As far as I know, most of the immortals' techniques are incredible and cannot be imagined by mortals. I have also seen this immortal technique in some rare books, and it is very likely to exist."
“As for inheritance, I heard that the True Lord of Exterminating Demons and Removing Obstacles has now retired and almost never appears in the world. If you want to learn the immortal method, it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven!”
"Why is Young Master Xingqiu so obsessed with this?" Mo Ran asked back. Although he knew that he was keen on being a knight in the mountains, it seemed to have nothing to do with immortal magic.
Xingqiu's eyes showed admiration again, and he sighed, "It is a pleasure to fly away from the sword, to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens, and then to walk away without revealing your true appearance!"
"But I searched all the major martial arts sects in Liyue, but none of them passed down this technique. So I felt depressed and turned my attention to the sea of books. I didn't expect that I would really find a possible way."
"But now it seems that this slight possibility has disappeared!"
Xingqiu sighed slightly, lowered his head, and looked a little lonely. Seeing this, Chongyun hurried forward to comfort him.
The man in black thought hard for a long time, but he still couldn't figure it out. Which martial arts can teach people to control a sword? Is it possible?
Mo Ran shook his head to dispel these thoughts and said, "Master Xingqiu, why worry? I remember that your Eye of God can condense water into a sword. If you practice more, maybe you will be able to do that one day."
Xingqiu sighed again and said with a bitter face, "It's not like I haven't thought about this method before, but a sword controlled by elemental power is not the true sword control in my mind!"
Mo Ran didn't know whether to laugh or cry. How many people wanted the Eye of God but couldn't get it, and this rich second generation even despised it. He was worthy of being a person who had no worries about food and clothing. Only they could have strange ideas and pursue their hobbies every day.
"Then Master Xingqiu, why don't you think about it from another angle? For example, if you learn the sword-controlling technique, what will you do with it?"
"I should be a chivalrous man, saving people from danger, without seeking fame or wealth, and without expecting anything in return!" Xingqiu's eyes were bright and full of the youthful vigor and vitality. That was the heart of a true young man.
Do whatever you want to do, go wherever you want to go, no need to have a long-term vision, no need to look ahead and behind, just follow your heart, be kind-hearted, and if there is no road, then cut a path to the sky. The world is vast, follow me and travel!
"If that's the case, Master Xingqiu, why bother? The Immortal Sword is a sword, and the Elemental Sword is also a sword. As long as the sword points in a direction that is worthy of one's conscience and does not harm innocent people..."
Mo Ran paused, then continued: "What is the difference between the Immortal Sword and the Elemental Sword?"
Xingqiu's slender eyes widened, and the doubts that had troubled him for many years were finally resolved. He murmured to himself, "Swords are all swords, there is no difference... Immortal swords, elemental swords, yes... I should have thought of this earlier. Don't hurt the innocent, and keep your conscience clear!"