Tarthocas: Chronicles of the Transmigrating Scribe Chapter 8: Chapter 7

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The caravan had now left the dense forest and entered a plain. Afterwards there was no risk of being attacked by beasts. The caravan traversed endless stretches of golden grasslands that swayed in the gentle breeze like waves upon the sea. The sun blazed high overhead. Even through the heat the people were calm as the danger had passed. Lao Cao approached Ling Xuan and spoke. “You were very brave today, young man.” “Thank you, elder. I was just doing my duty.” Ling Xuan tried to be modest. He had seen Mu Feng fight. For such a powerful man to treat this old man with respect, Lao Cao might have extraordinary connections. “So humble. By the way,” Lao Cao came close to Ling Xuan and whispered, “Are you perhaps from the Ling Clan of the Glorious Flag City?” Ling Xuan was surprised. Truly, this old man was more than he seemed. He has correctly identified Ling Xuan, who was but a minor member of the Ling clan. Ling Xuan couldn't help but be a little vary in his heart. But, he didn't let his expression change. “Esteemed elder, it seems there is no hiding it from you. Yes, I'm from the Ling clan.” said Ling Xuan. “Hohoho, I was just guessing. Just call me old man. I can’t have the scion of a noble clan treat me so respectfully.” “Elder must be jesting. How can I treat a respected businessman such as yourself lightly.” “Say young man, what brings you on a journey to the capital, that too without any guards accompanying you?” “I am going to the capital to participate in the competition held there. I plan to join the Thunder Law Sect after succeeding it. As for why I have no guards with me, I can only blame my arrogance. I thought I’d be able to handle myself on the journey.” “Don't put yourself down too much. You did deal with a wolf all on your own. I have high hopes for you boy. Just strive for the best. You'll get there.” Assured Lao Cao. The words of the old man brought a lot of relief to Ling Xuan. This old man sure knew how to say the right thing at the right time. “Thank you Great Elder. I'll keep your words close to heart.” bowed Ling Xuan respectfully. “Yet Elder I want to ask how did you know i was a member of the Ling Clan?” Asked Ling Xuan. “Oh that it’s pretty easy for someone who has enough knowledge about the Clans to know about The Technique that The Staff Sage used during the Hau Dynasty ''. answered Lao Cao. “Staff Sage? The Hau Dynasty ?” Ling Xuan was confused as he had never heard of these terms even after searching through the original Ling Xuan memories. “Ah I forgot that the clans don’t teach this stuff to their disciples as they think that this is shameful which in fact it is” Lao Cao realised. “Yet I think that’s just being absurdly petty like weren’t they supposed to be literal City Lords before The Sect Uprising and now due to this reason I will educate you on the clan's shameful origin.” Saying this Lao Cao began the explanation. “ You see, in the old days of civilization which was just about some thousand years after the Mythical Beasts went extinct, there was a single great empire at that time which was sovereign of all humans thus making it The First Human Empire. That Empire was ruled by 4 Ministers at the Master Rank. It was a peaceful and beautiful place, that was until the rise of the Xia Dynasty” Sighed Lao Cao as he spoke about the distant past. “Now when the time for the passing of the role of ministers came, then arrived a single man who history names Hau, The First Known GrandMaster. He killed the 4 Ministers and established himself as Imperial Throne Holder”. Revealed Cao Lao to Long Xuan “Years later when Hau was on his deathbed he gave his position to his son and thus began the Hau Dynasty. The Dynasty reigned over the continent for more than 600 Years and then came The Beginning of the Xia Dynasty.” Cao Lao paused for a moment and continued. “Xiuhan Hau was the last Hau, he had 7 children and a bastard, now Imperial Law dictated that all offspring of the Emperor may be eligible for the positi