Martial Cultivator Chapter 388: Under The Heavens

It was a weathered face, with hair turned white by age, bearing no difference from any ordinary old man. There was no aura belonging to that of a martial powerhouse, nor any imposing presence befitting a Great General.

He seemed just like any other old man, one nearing the end of his life's journey. Chen Chao could not discern anything extraordinary about him, but he still quickly paid his respects. In the presence of this Great General, he had to show reverence, which he was also worthy of.

Seating himself beside Chen Chao, the Great General slowly said, "You've waited for quite some time. Have you been cursing this old man in your heart?"

Chen Chao shook his head.

The Great General looked at the young martial artist before him, asking earnestly, "Truly?"

Chen Chao shook his head, his expression sincere, "This lowly official only has respect for a martial artist like Great General."

The Great General waved his hand and took a sip of the cold tea on the table, smiling, "I've retired from military service for a long time now, I'm no longer the Great General."

Chen Chao did not refute, nor did he speak.

The Great General motioned for Chen Chao to sit down, then set down his teacup and sighed softly, "Ning Ping that fellow regards you highly, holding you firmly like a precious treasure. I, this old man, am a bit curious too, so I wanted to meet you before leaving the Divine Capital. Sorry for taking up some of your time, young man."

Chen Chao shook his head, still having a sincere face, "It should have been this lowly official presenting a formal invitation to Great General. However, considering that many in court wish to meet Great General these days, and you may not have time for me, this lowly official refrained from doing so. Who would have thought that the Great General would personally extend the invitation? This lowly official is truly honored."

The Great General remained silent, carefully examining the martial examination champion from the Myriad Willow Convention. Though he had been away from the Di

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