tkworld Chapter 219 Black Hands Continue, Rumors Continue
Chapter 219 Black Hands Continue, Rumors Continue
Opportunity, something that practitioners dream of.
One opportunity may be worth countless arduous cultivation, taking a step closer to the ultimate goal of enlightenment. Which practitioner wouldn't love that?
Therefore, although the attack on the Chu family's estate by the Xiao family has received much criticism, it is not necessarily without many people understanding the Xiao family's anxious state of mind.
In the case of Shuzi and Song Xi's disappearance, there may be people who take pleasure in Chu Shen's misfortune, even secretly laughing and saying, "He's getting what he deserves."
Such is human nature, to hate others and laugh at their misfortune.
Now, the Chu family has encountered a new opportunity, acquiring a divine beast called Bifang to protect their home. Many people are grinding their teeth in secret, wondering why this opportunity isn't theirs.
There are also many people who suspect: besides Bifang, are there any other treasures in the Jade Palace?
After being displayed for two days, Bifang was once again sent to the secluded Grotto-Heaven of the Tree Granny, who wanted to teach and guide Bifang.
It couldn't be left alone. In just two days, this Bifang showed what it means to be a troublemaker. It's one thing to damage some flowers and plants, but it took advantage of its bloodline to bully the surrounding creatures. Whenever it saw unfamiliar materials, it would spew fire and burn them, making the Jade Palace filled with smoke and making it unforgivable.
Chu Shen gave this mischievous fellow a good beating and quickly handed it over to the patient Tree Granny for training. He was afraid that he couldn't resist stewing this troublemaker himself.
From then on, the Chu family finally regained a peaceful rhythm of life.
However, the area around the Jade Palace began to become restless.
Batch after batch of disciples from various immortal peaks came here, wandering around. They all came to explore ancient relics and seek opportunities.
The palace group in the southern mountains of the Qunyu Palace is the residence of the Chu family, and they are not allowed to enter.
The terrain in the Xishan hot spring area is complex, and it is also a place for the spirits to play, but it is not a good place to search for treasures.
However, there are still large areas of unexplored ruins in the Dongshan and Beishan mountains, which can accommodate these disciples for careful searching.
Obviously, they cannot find anything on the surface. If there were any opportunities on the surface, they would have been taken away by the visitors who came in batches after the establishment of the Langxuan Heavenly Palace for more than ten thousand years. Where would they be left for them?
They are looking for hidden passages, secret chambers, and mazes.
The appearance of Bifang is too strange for them to imagine its systematic existence. They can only think that the Chu family has discovered ancient treasures hidden in the Qunyu Palace. If there is one, there might be more. Maybe they can find something too?
The location of the Qunyu Palace has ushered in a wave of exploration.
Unfortunately, the Chu family has no intention of taking advantage of this wave of enthusiasm to make money from the influx of people. They only feel that they have fewer performances:
The Chu family's servants have been mobilized to guard the passages leading to the palace group in the southern mountains.
The originally defensive barrier that only guarded against gentlemen has been strengthened by Chu Shen, now guarding against both gentlemen and villains, so as to prevent anyone from breaking in.
The Chu family members have also reduced their range of activities and rarely go out to avoid being attacked again.
According to Chu Shen's estimation, the Qunyu Palace has been located within the Langxuan Heavenly Palace for so many years, yet none of the renowned cultivators have been able to find any ancient relics. It is impossible for those disciples who were momentarily enthusiastic to have any extraordinary gains. It is best to patiently wait for their blind fanaticism to dissipate.
This strategy is not wrong. As numerous disciples leave in frustration without gaining anything, the fervor of "exploring the Qunyu Palace" is indeed rapidly declining. However, there are also rumors circulating that the ancient relics of the Qunyu Palace are being occupied by the Chu family in their residence, the Nanshan Palace.
These rumors gradually spread, and Chu Shen was initially unaware of them. It wasn't until this day, while he was playing with his concubines and children, enjoying some family time, that a servant came to report that someone was visiting.
"Who is it? Could it be an old acquaintance of the Chu family?"
The Qunyu Palace is closed and locked, not receiving any outside guests. As a protest against the ineffective handling of the missing case by the Langxuan Heavenly Palace's governing body, only a few acquaintances like Shenyinzi are allowed to enter for meetings, or those female cultivators who have unclear relationships with Chu Shen can enter for secret rendezvous. Most unfamiliar disciples of the heavenly palace should not come and be disappointed.
The servant said, "We have not seen the other party before, but they claim to have a connection with Lady Yang."
Lady Yang is Yang Taichu. Although she has not entered the Chu family, she is still Chu Shen's lover. However, the Chu family is familiar with her, and they still address her as Lady Yang.
Upon hearing that there is a connection with Lady Yang, Chu Shen thought something might have happened to her, so he quickly brought the servant to the front gate, ready to inquire.
Unexpectedly, after meeting, the other party revealed their intention, which was to search for treasures within the Nanshan Palace using the name of Lady Yang.
Naturally, Chu Shen refused. The Nanshan Palace is their family's residence. How could they open it up for others to treat it as a treasure-hunting instance?
After a dispute, the distant relative of Lady Yang became furious and said, "The Chu family has indeed occupied the opportunity of the Qunyu Palace. Otherwise, why wouldn't you dare to let me go and have a look?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Shen questioned further and only then did he realize that someone was spreading similar rumors. His expression immediately turned serious.
It is evident that someone is causing trouble again and wants to create problems for the Chu family.
Unfortunately, it is quite troublesome to debunk this kind of rumor. He can't just open up his own residence to let others come and inspect in order to quell the rumors, can he?
After sending away the people, he protested to the law enforcement disciples about the rumors involving his own residence, believing that Yan Shu would soon find out.
However, he didn't place his hopes of resolving the problem on Yan Shu. This senior sister and saint couldn't be relied upon. After careful consideration, he decided to "fish".
Gathering his concubines at home, he explained the situation regarding the rumors and said directly, "We can't always be so passive. Those who covet my family need to receive a sufficient lesson, otherwise they won't stop."
The Xiao family hasn't been completely dealt with, the three main planning elders of the clan haven't been executed, which makes the high-level members of the clan think they can rest easy and continue to carry out various conspiracies and tricks.
The disappearance case of Shuzi and Song Xi is shrouded in mystery. Although he believes that they approached with a purpose and their so-called disappearance was just a way to retire after achieving their goal, the fact that they haven't been found is also true. It might give some people unnecessary fantasies, thinking that they can calculate him without leaving any loose ends...
These people must feel pain and fear!
The concubines nodded one after another.
Although the cultivation world has rules, strength is definitely the biggest rule in the cultivation world.
"How does my husband plan to handle this?" one of the concubines asked.
Chu Shen sneered, "This time, the rumor is about the treasure in the group of palaces in the Nan Shan Palace where my residence is located. There must be someone behind it, and their purpose is undoubtedly targeting us. The so-called treasure is probably referring to my opportunity."
Since that's the case, we'll use their plan against them and set a trap. Let them willingly walk into the trap!"