Chapter 1252: Am I a Member of the Zhang Family?

Pfft!

With pent-up anger in his chest, Zhao Xingmo spat out blood again.

As a guiding envoy, though he was nothing in the Saint Son Hall, in all these years of assessments, no genius of the same level had ever beaten him so badly.

The key point... he was beaten, and then despised...

The intense frustration nearly made him explode.

"Hold it in..."

After taking several deep breaths to suppress the depression in his chest, he shook his body, flew out from behind the wall, and looked at the young man before him: "Truly formidable. At the same level, I am no match... Zhang Xuan, Zhang Jiuxiao... Could it be that you both are from the Sage Zhang Family?"

Losing so miserably, though aggrieved, not admitting it would only be more humiliating, so it was better to be straightforward.

As he said their names, recalling something, Zhao Xingmo asked.

If they were geniuses of the Zhang Family, it would be understandable that he was no match at the same level.

Such a super sage clan, though the Saint Son Hall did not fear it, was certainly not something he, a mere teacher, could compare to.

"Jiuxiao is from the Sage Zhang Family, I am not..."

Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan suddenly froze: "This body of mine, with no parents, was born in the unknown Tianxuan Kingdom... Logically, there's nothing strange, but... it carries a congenital fetal poison that only an eight-star or higher poison master could administer..."

He had never thought about this before and didn't find it odd, but now that he realized it, he sensed something was wrong.

Tianxuan Kingdom, according to the Sage Yuan Family, was an ancient land that could help descendants restore bloodlines. Many descendants of sage clans were exiled there, and once their bloodlines reached a certain level, they would be taken back...

Could it be... just as the other said, he, like Yuan Tao, might be an exiled descendant of the Sage Zhang Family?

If so, it would explain why a little fellow from Tianxuan Kingdom had been poisoned with such a potent toxin...

His current understanding of poison had reached the seven-star level, yet the congenital fetal poison remained unsolvable... Even the Innate Poison Body couldn't handle it...

The level of this poison, by current standards, was likely among the highest even within the ninth grade!

That is, the poisoner was at least a nine-star poison master... and one of the most powerful among them!

Such a strong person would never go to a small place like Tianxuan Kingdom to deal with an obscure nobody... Could it be that the one he possessed was, like Zhang Jiuxiao, from the Sage Zhang Family?

"No wonder I felt like beating Zhang Jiuxiao when I saw him... Could it be due to a bloodline connection?"

Rubbing his chin, he pondered.

"I'll find a chance to examine his bloodline and study it carefully..." Knowing that Teacher Zhao was present and it wasn't the time for research, he suppressed the thought.

"I thought you were also from the Sage Zhang Family..."

Zhao Xingmo shook his head.

Since he wasn't, continuing to ask would only be more awkward, so he changed the subject: "Alright, you two have now passed. Come with me to Qianchong Empire! The selected candidates from other empires have already gathered there, awaiting the second round."

"Go to Qianchong Empire?"

"Yes! We leave now. I'll give each of you an hour to pack. We depart in an hour!"

Zhao Xingmo said.

He had said earlier that time was tight because the opening of the Saint Son Hall was near. Qingyuan Empire, being the farthest of the titled empires, had to hurry; otherwise, they wouldn't make it back before the opening ceremony, and the new students would have difficulty obtaining enrollment.

"An hour?"

Not expecting it to be so soon, Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment, then looked over with a serious expression: "By the way, Teacher Zhao, I'd like to ask you something that is very important to me. I hope I can get an accurate answer..."

"If I know and can speak of it, I will not hide it!" Zhao Xingmo nodded.

"I want to ask... Is the little princess of the Sage Luo Family also at the Saint Son Hall?"

Clenching his fists, Zhang Xuan stared intently into the other's eyes.

If Luo Ruoxi was not at the Saint Son Hall, going there would be meaningless.

It would be better to go to the Empire Alliance first and raise his cultivation level.

"Little princess of the Luo Family?"

Zhao Xingmo frowned: "Why do you ask about her?"

"It's very important to me. I hope to hear Teacher Zhao's answer!"

Zhang Xuan cupped his hands.

"Very well!"

Seeing his sincere gaze and genuine desire to know, Zhao Xingmo shook his head: "She was indeed studying at the Saint Son Hall before and had already entered the inner hall. She was extremely talented. However... some time ago, she left for some unknown reason, and no one knows where she went. When I came this time, I heard that the Luo Family had found her and planned to send her back. Whether she has returned or not, I'm not sure."

"She really is there?"

Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed Teacher Mu's guess was correct.

Luo Ruoxi was indeed here. Whether she had returned or not, as long as she was a student of the Saint Son Hall, he could definitely get accurate information!

By then, he would be able to see the other party and discuss how to handle the engagement with the Zhang family next March.

"You know this little princess?" Zhao Xingmo asked in surprise. "As far as I know, this princess has a somewhat cold temper..."

"I do know her!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

If he said she was his girlfriend, it would probably scare him to death, so it was better to keep a low profile.

"The Luo family and the Zhang family are allied by marriage. Since you're not a member of the Zhang family, it's best not to disturb this little princess, otherwise... I'm afraid it will be very troublesome!"

Seeing the emotion in his eyes, Zhao Xingmo paused and advised.

"This little princess of the Luo family is not only highly cultivated but also extremely beautiful. She is truly the number one beauty in the entire Holy Son Hall! Many young talents admire her, but... because of her engagement with the Zhang family, those who dared to be reckless were almost all severely taught a lesson..."

Although it was vague, Zhang Xuan still understood clearly.

He had seen Luo Ruoxi's true appearance through the Eye of Insight. Yu Fei'er, Luo Qiqi, Hu Yaoyao, and others were far inferior, so it was natural for people to admire her.

It seemed the Zhang family was very domineering, teaching a lesson to anyone who dared to have other intentions.

"Thanks for the reminder!"

Knowing that Luo Ruoxi was in the Holy Son Hall, Zhang Xuan felt greatly at ease and paid no attention to the other's warning.

He would find an opportunity to check Zhang Jiuxiao's bloodline. If it resonated with him, it would mean he was a member of the Zhang family... He could then get along with them and also find that peerless genius engaged to Luo Ruoxi and give him a good beating!

If not... then there was even less need to care. Since he was going to disrupt the marriage anyway, once he reached the Holy Son Hall, anyone who dared to stop him from seeing Luo Ruoxi would be beaten to a pulp first!

Of course, the prerequisite was... sufficient strength.

"We'll set off together here in one hour!"

Having said what needed to be said, Zhao Xingmo waved his hand.

Zhang Xuan and Zhang Jiuxiao turned and took their leave.

Returning to the War Master Hall, he picked up Sun Qiang, then bid farewell to Hall Master Xing and the members of the Xuanxuan Society.

Before coming to Qingyuan City, there had been Wang Ying and Liu Yang; now only he and Sun Qiang remained. One by one, his direct disciples had left, and an indescribable sense of loss filled him.

"Young master, Hu Yaoyao sent a message saying that her talent is excellent and she has been recommended to the headquarters of the Jinghong profession. She left Qingyuan City half a month ago..."

Following behind, Sun Qiang suddenly remembered something and said.

"Oh!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

Hu Yaoyao was known as a seductress; her figure was not inferior to Luo Ruoxi's. People like her were naturally born with alluring bones, suitable for cultivating the Jinghong profession. It was expected that she would be taken to the headquarters.

"Also, just now when you were at the Master Teacher Hall, Young Master Chu Xiang came by and said he wanted to thank you in person... He is now the crown prince of the Qingyuan Empire and will ascend the throne soon... With the support of the Master Teacher Hall and the War Master Hall, there should be no problems!"

Sun Qiang continued.

With a single word from the young master, Chu Xiang's identity was confirmed. With the support of Hall Master Wu and Hall Master Xing, both Soul Separation realm experts who had survived the lightning tribulation, no one should dare to object.

"As for the members of the Xuanxuan Society, they plan to cultivate diligently in the War Master Hall and strive to improve their cultivation as soon as possible. They won't go with you..."

The members of the Xuanxuan Society had too low a cultivation level. Going to a higher-level nation would only make them a burden. Rather than causing trouble, it was better to stay here and cultivate well.

Understanding this reasoning, Zhang Xuan said no more. He grabbed with his hand and said, "Let's go!"

Returning to the Master Teacher Hall, he saw that Zhao Xingmo, Zhang Jiuxiao, and the others were already prepared.

Master Zhao and the others were riding a sacred beast at the peak of the Sixth Layer of the Saint Domain. The house on its back was very spacious, so bringing a few more people was no problem.

After bidding farewell to Hall Master Wu and the others, they mounted the beast's back. Its huge wings flapped, and it flew straight toward the Qianchong Empire.

"The Qianchong Empire is the strongest among the eight titled empires. Its Master Teacher Hall master has already reached the Half-Step Domain realm! He is a true quasi-eight-star master teacher, far stronger than Master Song!"

Sitting in the room on the beast's back, Zhang Jiuxiao introduced.

Choosing to stay in the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Hall for several years was naturally based on thorough preparation and investigation beforehand.

"Half-Step Domain realm?"

Zhang Xuan responded.

Master Song was only at the peak of the Soul Separation realm, far from the Half-Step Domain realm.

"Once we reach the Qianchong Empire, there will definitely be a re-examination. In the next few days, I will give you guidance and help you cultivate so that your cultivation can improve significantly. Otherwise... I'm afraid it will be difficult to pass."

Zhang Xuan instructed.

From Qingyuan Empire to Qianchong Empire, even a Domain realm flying sacred beast would take at least six or seven days. This time was just enough to give this guy some guidance and help him improve quickly.

Otherwise, the hard-won spot would truly be wasted.

"Yes, thank you, Master Zhang!" Zhang Jiuxiao quickly nodded.

With the other's insight and ability, personally guiding him would surely allow him to greatly increase his cultivation in a short time.

"You're welcome!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand and, remembering something, looked over: "By the way, Jiuxiao, give me a drop of your essence blood. I want to study it and see if there's a way to enhance your bloodline..."

"Essence blood? Sure!"

Without any hesitation, Zhang Jiuxiao lightly tapped his finger, and a drop of blood flew straight over, landing in his palm.