Chapter 146: Lake Heart Island

  Back at the Jun residence, Jun Qing told Cang Ye about what had happened. As the main protagonist of the event, Cang Ye didn't express any opinion. In fact, according to his original intention, he just wanted to find an opportunity after leaving the imperial court to visit a few other major families and make his presence known, so that they wouldn't be too excessive. After all, Jun Qing could still stay in the position of prime minister for a few more years. Neither the Jun family nor the other three major families would care about this little time. However, they shouldn't have dragged Cang Ye into it!

  Leaving Junqing's study, he smiled slightly in the direction of the imperial palace. Since you want to settle it early, that would save trouble too.

  In the remaining half month, Cang Ye just passed by like this. Every day, reasonably acting as a gentleman, and in the afternoon and evening, he would point out Qin Quan's swordsmanship. As for the night, he would stay by Yu Ling's side, quietly watching this girl who paid everything for her.

  Sometimes time passes so quickly. Before you know it, half a month has slipped away. And today is also Princess Yudi's birthday.

  Put on a purple golden long shirt symbolizing imperial glory. Loosen the long hair that has been tied up all the time and slightly scatter it.

  Noble, majestic!

  Even if he was used to the existence of those filled with official power and imperial power, facing the current Cang Ye, Jun Qing also unconsciously felt a kind of overwhelming power. This was not only because of the difference in status between him and Cang Ye, but also because of the omnipresent power of order that guarded him!

  The Emperor was originally created to maintain the order of the world. The so-called "Emperor's Way" is just a continuation of the law of order in the mortal world. As the ultimate existence, under the idea of the vast night, the power of the original Tao is constantly influencing all who see him at all times.

  If the expressions of Jun Qing and Jun Qian Yu were filled with a sense of reverence, then the fourth person in the room at that time, the former Miss Yi, now Jun Qian Yu's maid - Yi Wei, was much more complicated.

  That sense of worship, that sense of comfort, that sense of closeness. Countless feelings kept appearing in her pupils. As for such complex eyes, Cang Ye couldn't understand what it meant either. However, towards this fallen miss, he always had a loving feeling. Unrelated to romance. It was just a kind of love from the bottom of his heart. Like the way an older brother treats his younger sister.

  At the beginning, when Cang Ye first had this feeling. He had searched through his memories that originally belonged to him several times. Unfortunately, until now, he still couldn't find any memories related to Yve. After doing so several times, he gave up. He just thought it was a natural connection between people!

  He sat down gently in a chair, and next to him, Ivy, dressed in elegant attire, also sat down close to him. This time out, Cang Ye had planned to lay everything out thoroughly. So, Qin Quan could officially appear as Jun Qianyu's partner. And Yu Ling was still in seclusion, so Ivy temporarily became his partner.

  In terms of appearance alone, Yvonne was absolutely not inferior to Jun Qianyu. And today, after wearing this magnificent attire, she had become an absolute beauty! Looking at the two people in the grand hall, Cang Ye suddenly thought of Yu Ling in the room.

  If she were dressed up, everyone else would be overshadowed!

  Warmth, a faint smile. A glance in the direction where Yu Ling was. The power of Tongtian Fa Yan only flashed slightly and disappeared. But this glance was enough. Even if a strong master at the peak of the sect were to attack, it would be impossible to harm Yu Ling easily. Would Cang Ye give him time?

  Not long after, the piano spring finally appeared in the hall, constantly pulling at his clothes. Looking at his awkward appearance, Cang Ye couldn't help but smile. In the past when he was engaged to Yu Ling, wasn't it because of this uncomfortable attire that he had been awkward all day?

  However, Kinsen in a formal banquet attire also matches up to Kimi Ame. In terms of appearance, he is very close to Sōya at this time as well. The only thing lacking is that transcendent aura.

  "Alright, everyone is here now. We can set off!"

  The speaker was Jun Qing. As the master of the Jun family for over thirty years, he had never felt so confident as today. Therefore, he was eagerly anticipating this banquet. After finishing his words, he turned his head in the direction of Cang Ye, seeing that there was no response, and stood up. Only then did Jun Qing lead the way out of the great hall.

  Although he was the nominal highest-ranking person at this banquet, what about in reality? If they knew Cang Ye's identity, perhaps even the ruler of Tong Hai would personally come to pay respects! Not for that revered status, but for the terrifying power of the sword that could slay three sects!

  He pulled up the arm of Yvonne beside him and followed Junqing out of the hall door. But at this time, Cangye didn't notice a deep attachment in Yvonne's eyes, an attachment from the deepest part...

  The carriage of Cang Ye, it was the same luxurious carriage he had ridden in half a month ago. Only this time, there was an additional person on the carriage.

  Among the guards of many noble families, under the gaze of many noble family members. They set foot on a grand banquet that shook ancient and modern times...

  Huxin Island is a unique attic specially built by the Jade Family. Although it's not directly built in the middle of Tonghai Lake, it's still quite far from the shore, at least 100 miles away!

  Or a hundred miles away, for a powerful martial artist, it's just the time it takes to drink a few cups of tea. But for these ordinary officials and attendants who have no power at all, it's already an endless journey. Fortunately, although this world doesn't have airplanes or speedboats, it has something that the technological world doesn't - spiritual beasts.

  On land, there are horses that can run thousands of miles a day. In the water, there is another kind of spirit beast that surpasses the horse in speed - the Water Toadfish.

  The giant catfish, comparable to a horse-drawn carriage in size, is almost invincible in terms of speed in the water. This spirit beast is also extremely easy to tame. Of course, what's meant by "extremely easy" only applies to those martial artists with some real power.

  Standing at the bow, feeling the wind whizzing by. Arms slightly open. Although this is not the ocean. But a lake with such a vast area. In the dark night of the past, it can be called an inland sea.

  He had always yearned for the ocean since he was young, but in order to cultivate and succeed, he abandoned all his hobbies. It wasn't until he achieved great success and was even hailed as a super genius of the younger generation that he still didn't put down his cultivation. This led to him never having seen the real ocean until he crossed over. And this time, it can be said that one of his dreams has come true.

  Ivy had been hiding inside the ship. At such a speed, it was still too difficult for a girl with no martial arts training to bear. The only one who could stand at the bow of the ship with him was Guan Quan, who had already reached the middle rank of Ling Shi.

  "Qin Quan, why did you cultivate martial arts?"

  Feeling the coming gusts of wind, Cang Ye seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked Qin Quan beside him.

  Upon hearing Cang Ye's words, this cold and young man was slightly stunned. He couldn't understand why Cang Ye, a terrifyingly powerful and extremely talented individual, would suddenly ask such a question. What is the point of practicing martial arts? Saying it's for protecting one's family and country is too fake. His original intention for practicing martial arts was simply to become stronger, and then even stronger still.

  Although he didn't know if his answer was correct or not, he still said it out loud.

  Upon hearing Qin Quan's response, Cang Ye slightly closed his eyes. The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

  "I used to think that the ultimate goal of practicing martial arts was just to get stronger and become a strong person. Of course, I'm still working towards this goal now. However, as I've come to understand life better, I've also discovered more reasons for practicing martial arts beyond just getting stronger. Do you know what they are?"

  Open your eyes and quietly gaze at the slightly trembling eyebrows of Qin Quan, who is gradually thinking.

  After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't find any other reason. Just as Qin Quan was about to tell the truth, he found that Cang Ye's gaze, which had been fixed on him all along, slowly turned towards the east of the lake.

  Qin Quan knew that was the direction of Jun's house. There lived this gentleman's loved one...

  At this moment, he seemed to understand the reason for practicing martial arts.

  Powerful, not just powerful for its own sake. His current strength is to protect! Protect those he loves, protect those who love him.

  "I understand, sir."

  When Cianyu heard this ambiguous sentence, he understood. He nodded his head in satisfaction and didn't say anything else, but turned around and walked into the cabin. Beautiful things are just external objects after all; even if you look at them a lot, you will get tired of them. Only those things that truly touch your heart are worth devoting your life's martial arts to, to be obsessed with, to protect...

  It is pulled forward by the water buffalo, although it cannot reach the terrifying speed of several thousand miles a day. However, for a distance of only a hundred miles, the time spent is just a few incense sticks.

  Before Ivy could get used to the feeling of being tossed about, they had already arrived at the island in the center of the lake.

  Gently supporting the unsteady Ivy, the five of them walked into that grand and majestic pavilion.

  "Master of the house, you've come too late this time! You should be punished!"

  A middle-aged man's voice came over before the night was even halfway through the front gate.

  At a glance, I found that the voice and the person are indeed similar.

  Rough, majestic. This is probably the first feeling that most people have when they see this man. Unfortunately, Cang Ye didn't have such a feeling. Although these two words can be used to describe this person without any problem. However, in that roughness, Cang Ye discovered some subtlety. In that majesty, there was even some hidden cruelty that was hard to detect.

  "Master of the Wu family, this time it was indeed a mistake on my part. I will accept the punishment of three cups of wine!"

  This tall and sturdy man was one of the two family heads who had pressured Junqing in the past. He is also one of the three major aristocratic families of the Tonghai Empire, the head of the Wu family! Only someone like him would dare to shout loudly at the current prime minister.

  The warrior's words, which had originally been accompanied by a smiling face, somehow became overcast with gloom. The stern-looking man following him also had an unpredictable expression.

  It goes without saying that Cang Ye also knew what the reason was.

  Behind him and Yvonne were Jun Qianyu and Qin Quan!

  As a legendary genius of the Imperial Empire, how could they not recognize Kinsen's appearance?

  It was just two household owners, but they really didn't think that this talented and promising man would have any connection with the Jun family!

  "Ah, you're Guan Quan, the young master of Qin Manor! I didn't expect that Qian Yu actually knows you! I wonder, how did you two meet? A perfect match made in heaven, a golden boy and a jade maiden!"

  A seemingly kind smile, but the sternness in his eyes can be felt by everyone around him.

  A faint smile. This smile was devoid of any emotional undertones.

  "More praise from Uncle Wu. Qinquan and I have been together for a long time. We just haven't made it public yet due to some reasons."

  "We've been together for a long time! For some reason!"

  The heavily repeated sentence made the smile on Wu Renyu's face thicker and thicker.

  Is your brain okay? Has he given up on you?