Otherworld Advance Team-Chapter 1748 - 1741: Ichuan Fei

Although we first exchanged harsh words with the Advance Team and then had a conflict with Xing Hu, it seemed that Yichuan Xv did not care much and still tacitly allowed Xing Hu to follow.

With preparations complete, hundreds of soldiers from the Nine Thousand Battalion surrounded the Advance Team’s carriage, leaving the inn and heading majestically toward Shengyuan Prefecture.

The takeover by Yichuan Xv marked the thwarting of the Wu Family’s scheme to reclaim the saint, as they could not possibly penetrate Yin State, under the jurisdiction of the Wen Family, to snatch people from Yichuan Xv’s hands.

After all, given Yichuan Xv’s strength and the large number of soldiers, it would take at least a late Golden Core Realm expert to have any chance of taking someone from them. Even for the Wu Family, such talent would be a closely guarded secret.

Under Yichuan Xv’s escort, the Advance Team traveled for half a month, passing bustling cities and endless fields, eventually crossing Yin State to reach the domain of Shengyuan Prefecture.

Although Shengyuan Prefecture is surrounded entirely by Yin State, it nominally belongs to Zhili. It is directly governed by Shengyuan Qilan, whose name translates from the Kyushu language to mean a walled city, later extended to mean the capital, so Shengyuan Qilan is also called Shengjing.

The Yichuan Clan differs from other State Clans. Their mansion’s main base is not within Yin State’s territory. Although they are a major family in Yin State, their mansion is located in Liangyu Mansion, less than five miles from Shengjing.

The entire mansion and its surroundings resemble a medium-sized city and can be considered as a satellite city on the outskirts of Shengjing. Connected to the outside city, it forms a bustling district populated by dense crowds.

After arriving at the boundary of Shengyuan Prefecture, the group continued for another day, passing through lively streets, entering the domain of Liangyu Mansion, and finally stopping at the grand gates of the mansion.

Cheng Ziang breathed a sigh of relief and looked up. The grand gates of Liangyu Mansion were wide open, with Yichuan Clan soldiers in white robes and blue armor lined up on both sides waiting. At the center of the gates stood a refined-looking man.

He appeared to be in his twenties or thirties, standing with his hands clasped, his handsome face bearing a gentle heroism that sharply contrasted with the fierce soldiers around him.

The man wore a very traditional Kyushu everyday outfit, with a long robe and wide sleeves, predominately white, embroidered with exquisite patterns.

As the carriage arrived, a faint smile appeared on his face, a smile Cheng Ziang recognized well, as it was a unique expression only someone had.

Yichuan Xv dismounted, his armor clanking as he did so. He walked straight to the man, and only then Cheng Ziang noticed the man seemed less than 1.8 meters tall, thus appearing like a hill before a 2-meter tall burly figure, requiring him to look up to meet the other’s eyes.

But what happened next left Cheng Ziang and the others dumbfounded. Yichuan Xv knelt on both knees, bowed his head, and respectfully said, "I’ve brought them, brother."

"Thank you for the trouble." The man smiled faintly and extended his hand to help Yichuan Xv up.

"Is that man Yichuan Xv’s brother? The difference is really great." Baiyue couldn’t help but remark.

"Of course, he’s Yichuan Xv’s brother, because I recognize him..." Cheng Ziang closed his eyes, searching through dusty memories in his mind, and soon found traces of someone.

After helping Yichuan Xv up, the man leisurely came to the carriage, respectfully bowing to Cheng Ziang and the others, "Esteemed guests, you have traveled far and must be weary. Please enter the mansion to show my sincerity."

"Much obliged, Young Mansion." Cheng Ziang bowed in return, a name suddenly flashing in his mind.

During the current dynasty, the Hundred Chief Yichuan Qingsheng had two sons, both born to the White Dragon Princess. The second son is named Yichuan Xv, serving as a current acting general. The eldest son is Yichuan Fei, holding the title of recorder for the Emperor’s Sect.

This is a leisurely position, mainly responsible for providing Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed by Emperor Wu for cultivation, mostly clerical work. However, this position is incredibly important due to its proximity to Emperor Wu, considered a close attendant position.

It is said that Emperor Wu is inherently suspicious, so most close attendants are his trusted individuals. As Yichuan Fei is his nephew, he naturally could easily acquire this position.

The reason for allocating such a position to Yichuan Fei is evidently related to his health status. Rumor has it that Yichuan Fei’s health is not very good, not because he was born frail or sickly but due to a war injury.

It is said that Yichuan Fei once took part in Dongsheng Empire’s incursion northward past Snow Boundary Pass to conquer the Chang Empire. In that war, Dongsheng Empire suffered a crushing defeat, and Yichuan Fei narrowly escaped with his life but was left with a lingering illness, causing his health to deteriorate.

Whether or not Cheng Ziang’s concern was apparent, Yichuan Fei paused and smiled, saying, "In my excitement, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Yichuan Fei, temporarily acting as the Patriarch, managing family affairs."

The Yichuan Clan’s Patriarch is Yichuan Qingsheng, but as a Hundred Chief of the Imperial Court, he is needed on both fronts and cannot split himself in half, so he lets his eldest son act as Patriarch.

As the leader of the Wen Family, Yichuan implements not the widely practiced strength succession law in Kyushu but the law of eldest son succession. Therefore, even if Yichuan Xv cultivates to the Nascent Soul Realm, he cannot become the Patriarch, as his brother Yichuan Fei, being the eldest son, naturally holds the right of succession.

Even though the position of recorder for the Emperor’s Sect is leisurely, Yichuan Fei spends half of his working hours at Liangyu Mansion handling family affairs, only entering the palace to handle sect affairs in the remaining time.

"Much obliged, Young Mansion, we..." Cheng Ziang began to introduce.

"I am already aware of your identities, there is no need for further elaboration," Yichuan Fei said.

"It seems the Young Mansion pays quite some attention to us," Cheng Ziang said thoughtfully, squinting his eyes.

"My father has numerous duties and lacks the ability to cover all perfectly. As a son, it is my duty to share his burdens." Yichuan Fei said calmly.

"Are you Yichuan Fei?" At this time, Xing Hu, ignoring Qingtang’s tugging, stepped forward boisterously, pointing at him and asking.

"Impudent!"

Seeing his action, Yichuan Xv’s face changed, and he sternly shouted, raising his hand. Seeing his action, the surrounding soldiers immediately drew their waist knives and raised their long spears, ready for action.

"Sheath your weapons."

Facing Xing Hu’s reckless behavior, Yichuan Fei did not show any anger but turned his head, speaking calmly to Yichuan Xv.

"This person repeatedly insults our family name, we must not forgive him, even if he belongs to the Hongying Sect..." Yichuan Xv pointed at the somewhat bewildered Xing Hu and said.

"Did you not hear me asking you to sheathe your weapons?"

With a commanding presence, Yichuan Fei glanced around, and the soldiers, intimidated by his demeanor, sheepishly put away their weapons.

Seeing the situation calm down, Yichuan Fei smiled contently and then looked at Xing Hu, saying, "The youth has their vitality, why speak of offense? Let’s hear what he has to say."

Judging solely from Yichuan Fei’s appearance, one might think he lacks the qualifications to call Xing Hu young, as he himself looks very youthful. If not for Cheng Ziang’s memories, suggesting Yichuan Fei’s age, one might even think Yichuan Xv was older than Yichuan Fei.

After such an ordeal, Xing Hu softened, cautiously saying, "Well, I brought her to find her family. She is a member of your Yichuan Clan. Now that both her parents have passed away, please take her home, don’t let her suffer outside." frёeweɓηovel_coɱ

Saying this, Xing Hu pulled out a bewildered Qingtang.

After listening to him, Yichuan Fei lowered his eyes slightly, closely examining the Qingtang in front. Yichuan Xv couldn’t help but say, "All Yichuan Clan members outside are recorded, it’s impossible for one to appear out of nowhere."

"That’s because she was expelled from the family. How could there be a record?" Yichuan Fei looked at his brother, expressionless.

"Uh, yes..." Hearing his words, Yichuan Xv first paused, then seemed to realize something, immediately falling silent.

"In any case, please first enter the mansion, and allow me to investigate thoroughly. If the young lady is indeed a descendant of the Yichuan Clan, then naturally we are duty-bound. Even if her predecessors were expelled, the sin should not touch the descendants." Yichuan Fei retracted his gaze and respectfully spoke to the two.

"Then, then we entrust you, Manor Lord..." Faced with Yichuan Fei’s courtesy, Xing Hu also restrained his boldness, carefully nodding in response.

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