Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning

Chapter 259: Chapter 154 Arrival_3

Could the extermination of the Yu Family be related to this as well?

Furthermore, there’s the Mysterious Mechanism…

At this point, Su Mo always felt that the people who destroyed the Yu Family and coveted the Mysterious Mechanism had a significant connection with the Three Extremes Sect.

Perhaps they were the same group of people.

Then, might this Mysterious Mechanism also be related to the Golden Jade Cone and the Mandarin Duck List…

Li Siyun said that to unlock that secret storage, three items are required.

The Golden Jade Cone, the Mandarin Duck List… and a map.

If this matter is related to the Mysterious Mechanism, the map Su Mo immediately thought of is the one depicted in the Yuqing Temple Mountain Map.

However, that map is hidden in Yuliu Manor, personally guarded by Liu Suifeng, and so far, no discordant news has emerged, which rather reassures Su Mo.

But if this train of thought is correct…

Then could his foster father also be involved with the Mysterious Mechanism or Da Xuan’s Armory?

And ultimately died miserably on the Jianghu Road?

What exactly caused his death back then?

Some initially unrelated events suddenly all seemed interconnected.

“Xiao Mo, there’s no use in overthinking now, we just have to wait until we reach Haoran Academy and ask Father personally…”

Yang Xiaoyun glanced at Su Mo, discerning his thoughts.

However, Su Mo shook his head: “They have been guarding this for so many years with good reason, our sudden inquiries will surely not be entertained by Uncle Yang…

“But at this point, it’s impossible for him to detach himself from this affair.

“Li Siyun’s act of delivering the Mandarin Duck List to Uncle Yang must also have its reasons.

“And if he insists on keeping you and me out of this matter, after this trip, who knows if it might lead to malevolent actions, prompting you to leave angrily.

“Keeping us out of this affair altogether.”

“This…”

On hearing this, Yang Xiaoyun’s brows furrowed tightly: “Such behavior, isn’t it underestimating us?”

“As parents, no matter how supreme your martial arts are, they still eventually see you as a child.

“And if this line of thinking is correct, Uncle Yang’s fondness for the Phoenix Alliance might not be without reason.”

Su Mo shook his head: “However, whether this is true or not, we’ll have to see. Just as I mentioned earlier, if Uncle Yang really reacts this way upon seeing us, then let’s just deal with it as it comes.

“Since asking him yields no answers, let’s operate covertly.”

“Operate covertly…”

Yang Xiaoyun’s eyes brightened: “How so?”

“That’s actually simple, if he drives us away, then we leave. Later, we can come back and launch a surprise attack…”

Su Mo winked at Yang Xiaoyun.

Yang Xiaoyun’s eyes immediately brightened, but the next moment, she shook her head:

“Dad is old in the ways of Jianghu, hiding this from him won’t be easy. If discovered later, it might trigger more trouble, which would be undesirable.”

“Then we’ll just have to figure out a way to mediate this ourselves…”

Su Mo smiled: “In any case, let’s wait until we get there.”

“Okay.”

Yang Xiaoyun nodded and stopped speaking further.

Along with Zhen Xiaoxiao, the three continued on their journey.

The Haoran Academy wasn’t far from here, and a few days later, they had already entered the territory of the Haoran Academy.

The hidden Three Extremes Sect had so far remained quiet, and recently, Su Mo even failed to sense their spying.

It was as if they had truly given up.

Upon entering the territory of Haoran Academy, they also noticed a starkly different ethos among the local people.

In today’s world, martial arts thrived, and even old farmers by the roadside might know a few cultivation skills.

It’s often said, “A scholar is good for nothing.”

However, Su Mo felt that this phrase might have been deliberately spread by martial arts masters.

Allowing the common folk to be less clever, so they don’t oppose them.

After all, any master, especially a famous one, has martial arts and intellect far beyond the ordinary.

To say they never read a day in their life… nobody would believe that.

Moreover, being completely illiterate, you wouldn’t even understand martial arts secret manuals.

Cases like Fu Han Yuan, who practiced Inner Strength according to illustrations and texts, are very rare.

Yet, the common people within the territory of Haoran Academy differed greatly from those in the world at large.

Stepping into any town, one could easily hear scholars deep in discussion.

Even old farmers could sprout a couple of sophistical phrases.

Along the streets, academies where children’s reading echoed could be found.

And some scholars, armed with swords, strolled with an air of carefree grace.

“Almost all academies here belong to Haoran Academy.

“They established these academies with two goals in mind: firstly, to enlighten the populace, hoping to introduce the wisdom of the saints, so people are not ignorant fools.

“Secondly, to recruit new students for the Inner Courtyard of Haoran Academy.

“In every area, within these academies, there are competitions in both the literary and martial arts.

“Each region has quotas, taking the top talents in both fields into the Inner Courtyard of Haoran Academy.

“Whether to pursue arts, martial arts, or both, thus the academy has always been rich in talent.

“Although its reputation is far from that of the Seven Great Sects, it’s not to be underestimated.”

Yang Xiaoyun explained softly to the curious Su Mo, then chuckled and added,

“Actually, such practices by Haoran Academy have led to some resentment, covert or overt attempts to trip up the academy…

“However, Haoran Academy has a myriad of tactics; initially, there were still some daring to cause trouble here, but later no one dared.

“They say a gentleman can be deceived but respond with fists if too greatly provoked.

“Saintly wisdom and fists go hand in hand – only then can people genuinely relate.”

“…”

Su Mo was momentarily dumbfounded, then laughed: “If this Dean could meet Master Hongyun, they might feel regret for not having met sooner.”

After a few more days, the trio finally arrived at Haoran Academy.

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