Legend of the Great Sage (Chapter 601-Chapter 700)

“Painting Tomb?”


“In the past, the Five Absolutes Immortal left behind everything he had learnt in the five absolute tombs of the sword, zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting for people who were destined to find them. This is an extremely-widespread legend across the nine provinces. Actually, you can’t even call it a legend anymore, as fortunate cultivators will enter one of the tombs and obtain a legacy every few decades or centuries, allowing them to rise up meteorically.”

Anticipation filled Chu Danqing’s eyes, but it was not exactly for a meteoric rise. It was rumored that the only reason the school of Painting could survive until now was because of the Five Absolutes Immortal. As a disciple of the school of Painting, it would be his great fortune to see one of his paintings.

As soon as Li Qingshan heard Chu Danqing mention this person, he gathered his focus. Even the murals in the grand hall of the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga were by him, which made it evident how powerful he was in the past. The legacies he left behind would basically be priceless. Even his heart skipped a beat when he heard about it.

“In other words, you know where the Painting Tomb is?”

Chu Danqing shook his head. “No one knows where it is. Actually, the five absolute tombs don’t exist in this world, or they would have been thoroughly explored and emptied out a long time ago. Why would we ever get a chance?”

“Rumor has it that the five absolute tombs each have a space of their own, drifting through the nine provinces. No one knows where they are, nor does anyone know how to enter them. Even those great masters past the third heavenly tribulation cannot force their way in. They can only rely on their luck. Even if cultivators are fortunate enough to enter the place, they’ll often only catch a glimpse of the entire place before being teleported out.”

Li Qingshan said, “In other words, master Chu found some clues as well?”

“Yeah, they’re merely some groundless clues, yet they somehow managed to reach my three seniors’ ears. If I knew where the Painting Tomb was, I would have entered the place and accepted a legacy a long time ago. Would they still be able to trouble me?”

Chu Danqing smiled bitterly, but Li Qingshan noticed that his expression was rather unnatural. Clearly, he was not telling the truth. This definitely was not everything Chu Danqing knew about the Painting Tomb. However, he soon came to a realisation.

This was connected to such a great sum of wealth, so great that even brothers connected by blood would be willing to turn against one another. He was not close to Chu Danqing at all, so caution was essential. He only had to help him deal with his seniors, and that would basically be paying back Chu Shidao. He had no need to worry about anything else.

Right as he thought like that, Chu Danqing’s voice directly rang out in his mind, communicating with him through soul sense. “Actually, I know when and where the Painting Tomb will appear next, as well as the method to enter. I’m only afraid they’re eavesdropping somehow, so I specially said that to mislead them.”

Li Qinsghan could not help but laugh. Would you call that being sharp-witted or honest? He felt much better inside, and he also used his soul sense. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll turn against you when the opportunity arrives and steal your legacy?”

“Master said you’re heartless and cruel, but not someone who forgoes friendship in the face of benefits. And, the Painting Tomb is large enough. By then, we might be able to enter together and take a look, but I can’t guarantee that.” Chu Danqing laughed, bearing some resemblance to his innocence of the past. He also seemed even more honest.

Li Qingshan slammed the invitation card against the table. “Since they want a discussion, then let’s discuss with them!”

Chu Danqing said, “Even if I die, I won’t let them have this!”

Li Qingshan left the school of Painting. After a moment of consideration, he visited the school of Legalism and saw Hua Chengzan.

Hua Chengzan remembered Li Qingshan’s other identity, Northmoon, as soon as he saw him. However, he also remembered how he had saved his life, as well as how the Clear River prefecture would have never returned to peace if it were not for him. And, he had saved Qiu Haitang in the marquis’ estate a few days ago.

With the kindness he had shown, even if Hua Chengzan had to pay him back with his life, it would be worth it. He secretly made up his mind to tell no one about this.

“Qingshan, you’ve finally come! Let’s go to the Parlour of Clouds and Rain!”

“Why’re we going to the parlour?”



“Haitang told me to contact her as soon as you got back. She’s holding a banquet to thank you in the parlour.”

Sigh, so it’s only a formal thank-you in other words. Those stories about pledging yourself to your savior are all a lie!

Li Qingshan lamented inside, but it was only a man’s daydream at the end of the day, so he did not truly feel any disappointment. He smiled. “Since that’s the case, then let’s invite a few more people and have a good time!”

As a result, Li Qingshan invited Hao Pingyang, Li Long, and so on to the banquet. Apart from Han Tieyi, everyone attended the banquet happily.

Hua Chenglu learnt about it and grumbled about going, so Li Qingshan obviously invited her along. Upon considering how he had never handled any matters nor was he close with his subordinates despite being a commander, he simply invited along all the Hawkwolf guards in Clear River city.

As a result, it became quite an event. Even the various school leaders who were on friendly terms with Li Qingshan caught wind of it and went to check it out. In the very end, a great group of people had already gathered around him when he visited the Parlour of Clouds and Rain.

Standing before the parlour again, he recalled his past few visits. Both his status and mentality had changed drastically now. The parlour was ablaze with lights, illuminating the surroundings. Qiu Haitang had already come out in person to receive Li Qingshan.

Seeing how so many people had come, Qiu Haitang was surprised as well. She only saw Li Qingshan standing in front of the crowd, with respected Foundation Establishment cultivators of the academy all standing beside him as if they were following him as their leader. Even prefect Liu was among them, which made her sigh inside.

In the blink of an eye, of course he has become someone else altogether!





Chapter 608: In the Parlour of Clouds and Rain | Legend of the Great Sage




Qiu Haitang was dressed in splendid attire. She bowed gracefully. “Thank you for saving me, commander. The great kindness you’ve shown me is vast as the sea, something I’ll never forget. Please let me know if there is any area I can be of use in the future. I will hold onto the kindness you’ve shown even until death.”

Li Qingshan and Chu Danqing exchanged glances. They could not help but laugh aloud.

Qiu Haitang asked in confusion, “Commander, why do you laugh?”

“You’ve said everything I hate in a single breath.” Li Qingshan waved his hand and laughed loudly. “There’s no need to thank me! After all, ‘thank-yous’ mean nothing before great kindness! Since you won’t pledge yourself to me, it’s useless even if you thank me a thousand times.”

The surroundings fell silent. Just who would bring up things like “‘thank-yous’ mean nothing before great kindness” and “pledge yourself to me” again and again after doing some good? Qiu Haitang was completely taken aback. She reddened slightly and stared at Li Qingshan with a mixed gaze, thinking to herself.