Free Web NovelChapter 677: Chapter 254: Jianan Temple’s Schemes (Part 6)
Upon hearing this, Chongxu didn’t hesitate at all and immediately responded, "Sister, feel free to speak."
Although past events have been set aside, he still wishes to make amends for his past mistakes.
Since Shen Li has spoken up, he plans to do everything possible to help.
"Li’Er wants something related to Witchcraft and Gu. It would be best if there are some exotic Gu insects or Witchcraft and Gu Secret Skills."
"These items are scarce in Yangnao Land. I wonder if they might be found in the Southern Border."
Exotic Gu, Secret Skills, and everything related to Witchcraft and Gu Dao...
Having silently committed these to memory, Chongxu nodded and said, "I’ve noted it down. Once I return home, I’ll have someone look for them."
"If there’s any finding, I’ll have it sent to you immediately."
Shen Li smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Brother."
The three siblings chatted idly until Shen Li called someone to fetch the family genealogy and added Liu Yiran’s name to it.
From then on, Liu Yiran is officially recognized as Chongxu’s wife in the Shen Family.
...
Far away in Huaisang, upon receiving news of his brother’s return, Shen Chongxuan hurried back to Yunshui City.
When the brothers met, learning about Chongxu’s decision, he was incredibly happy.
Under the moonlit starry sky, the two were sitting in the courtyard, drinking merrily.
"Brother, I heard from Brother Ming that the family intends to groom Xiuyan as the next Patriarch?"
Chongxuan picked up the cup before him and sighed, "That boy has a tough fate, being chosen."
The bond between them as brothers was strong, unlike other noble families with fierce factional conflicts.
Otherwise, as a father, he would be thrilled if his son was chosen as the heir to the Patriarch.
"We brothers have stumbled and struggled, but at least we haven’t embarrassed Ah Die or Ah Nui."
"Xiubai shoulders the responsibility of strengthening the Shen Family’s Array Dao; Xiuyan is the candidate for the next Patriarch..."
"Mother was strong-willed throughout her life. If she knew her two grandsons were so promising, she would be very happy, wouldn’t she?"
Chongxu held his cup, gazing wistfully at the starry sky, murmuring.
Chongxuan was also silently observing the vast expanse of stars.
"Are you heading back to the Southern Border tomorrow?"
"Not staying home a few more days?"
After a long pause, he tilted his head back to drink his spirit wine and then turned to Chongxu to speak.
Chongxu also drank his wine, shook his head, and said, "Home is a gentle retreat; the longer you stay, the less you wish to leave."
"Besides, with Uncle and Brother Ming around, I have no place here to make myself useful. It’s better to be in the Southern Border where I can still help the family."
Picking up the wine jug before him, Chongxu smiled lightly, "Xiuyan will be the next Patriarch. As an uncle, I should really contribute to my nephew, shouldn’t I?"
Chongxuan scoffed and said, "You..."
"That boy Xiuyan is only four years old. It will be at least twenty years before he succeeds as Patriarch."
"Take care of yourself in the Southern Border. Don’t push yourself too hard."
Pausing briefly, he added earnestly, "You should refrain from using that Demon Artifact, or else the karma will accumulate too heavily; something will eventually go wrong."
Meeting his brother’s concerned gaze, Chongxu solemnly nodded his head.
"Brother might not understand the affairs of Demon Cultivators, but I have a grasp on things, so no need to worry too much."
"Come, cheers."
And so the two brothers drank deep into the night, with Chongxuan leaving reluctantly when they parted ways.
...
The next morning.
Chongxu rose, said brief goodbyes to his family, then donned the cloak that could conceal his aura and quickly departed Yunshui City, heading towards the Southern Border.
However, unbeknownst to him, at the entrance of the Void Combination Corridor Array in the Southern Border, a well-laid trap awaited specifically for him.
As Chongxu’s figure just crossed the Void Combination Corridor Array, his expression suddenly changed!
His Divine Sense, at the Fetal Breathing Perfection Realm, instantly detected a multitude of concealed presences within the vast mountains before him as he crossed over.
His heart sank, and Chongxu immediately turned to escape back to Yangnao Land, only to be blocked by a figure radiating a golden aura, resembling a child of seven or eight years.
The child was dressed in a brown monk’s robe, with a face full of compassion.
"What a dense Blood Evil Qi from this Demon Cultivator."
"Having run into me, you ought to become an opportunity for me."
The sudden appearing monk was none other than the Great Brightness World Honored One of Jianan Temple, a genuine Golden Core Realm Cultivator!
Feeling the faint pressure emanating from this monk, Chongxu was utterly shocked, discreetly glancing around for any opportunity to escape.
"Don’t bother looking around; if you were to escape today, it would make a mockery of all the preparations I made."
Upon hearing this, Chongxu felt his heart sink further!
So this bald-headed monk, along with those hidden presences, were here specifically waiting for him!?
"Junior Bai Xuan pays respect to Senior."
Despite his suspicions, Chongxu still tried to see whether the person had really discerned his true identity.
"Hehe..."
The Great Brightness World Honored One of Jianan Temple’s face twisted into a sly grin.
"Bai Xuan?"
"Ah, Bai Xuan, a good name..."
"Donor Bai is destined to share fate with my Jianan Temple. I specifically awaited here today to invite you to visit Jianan Temple."
Hearing this, Chongxu reluctantly continued, "Junior is of shallow fate, unworthy of Senior’s personal invitation. I have urgent matters at hand; perhaps I can pay you a visit once they are dealt with."
The Great Brightness World Honored One chuckled, his smile widening.
"Youngster with sharp words, and quite the composure."
"Were it not for the Miao Technique’s deduction showing karma, I might indeed have been deceived by you today."
His eyes greedily focused on Chongxu, the Great Brightness World Honored One laughed heartily and said, "Regardless, you must come with me."
"If you behave, I can treat you with courtesy."
"But if you resist, you’ll surely suffer a bit."
He paused briefly before sneering, "Do you truly believe you can escape my grasp?"
Escape?
Chongxu sighed and bitterly smiled internally.
At this moment, he truly realized the real disparity between Fetal Breathing Perfection and Golden Core.
The little bald monk stood quietly before him, and though he did nothing, the entire space seemed invisibly sealed, blocking all routes of escape.
And the eerie aura he emitted nearly made Chongxu incapable of any thought of resistance.
"It seems, you bald monk, have figured out my identity."
"Using a prestigious Golden Core against a junior like me is truly shameless."
Despite being insulted, the Great Brightness World Honored One showed no sign of anger, still smiling as he replied, "The Shen Family is formidable; during my last encounter, I suffered a significant loss at their hands."
"This time, having employed some tricks, at last, I’ve gained something."
"So, will you come willingly, and be a guest of honor?"
"Or should I capture you, making you a prisoner of Jianan Temple?"
Hearing this, Chongxu pondered briefly, then suddenly laughed and said, "Jianan Temple has put on such a display; it’s hard to refuse..."
"Well then, Shen shall follow you today, to see what Jianan Temple has in store."
After saying this, Chongxu ceased contemplating escape and followed the Great Brightness World Honored One, flying towards the distant horizon.
