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Wei Chen listened intently, cursing inwardly, "So it's the Xiao Family's doing. No wonder the royal family suddenly attacked the Cloud Spirit Sect and the other factions... If the Sea Tribe hadn't come over, the Sui Kingdom would probably have fallen under the Xiao Family's control by now."
"They're also planning to deal with the Chu Family. It's truly a case of dogs biting dogs!"
As Wei Chen pondered, he felt a twinge of hesitation. Should he watch them tear each other apart, or should he inform Chu Feng about this matter in advance?
Through his conversations with Musa, Wei Chen had learned some things about Wushuang City. If nothing unexpected happened, Chuliang would be the next head of the Chu Family and also the lord of Wushuang City. It was quite normal for Chuxiong to collude with the Xiao Family in an attempt to overturn the existing order in Wushuang City.
But would Chuxiong really hand over the position of lord of Wushuang City to the Xiao Family?
"Chuxiong is a cunning person; he would never easily give up Wushuang City. We'll just have to see how they perform. Whether it's Chuliang's faction or Chuxiong, along with the father-son duo from the Xiao Family, none of them are good people."
With that thought, Wei Chen decided to remain still and observe how things unfolded.
He quietly exited the courtyard, holding his breath as he moved with a grace akin to a swallow, making no sound at all—not even his breathing could be heard by others. The potential benefits brought by the Demon Lotus were immense at such times.
Xiao Lang was no weakling; if he noticed someone eavesdropping outside, Wei Chen wouldn't escape unscathed. It was precisely because he was confident in his own strength that there wasn't even a guard outside.
Once outside the courtyard, a smirk appeared on Wei Chen's face as he swiftly darted to another wall of the courtyard like a ghost. There stood Chu Feng's coachman, pressing his ear against the wall, eavesdropping on the sounds from within.
Upon seeing Wei Chen, the Old Coachman was taken aback. Wei Chen quickly raised a finger to his lips in a shushing gesture and lowered his voice, saying, "Chu Feng sent you to protect me because he's worried something might happen to me, right?"
The Old Coachman could only nod helplessly, thinking how this young man had appeared so stealthily without making a sound—what a strange occurrence!
"I overheard some conversations that seemed to indicate someone wanted to harm the Chu Family, but I didn't catch any specifics. It sounded like something about helping Chuxiong kill Chuliang."
The Old Coachman frowned and whispered, "Wei Young Master, is this true?"
"I am a good friend of Young Master Chu Feng. Last night, he even gifted me a hundred thousand taels of gold. Naturally, I am on your side; this is no lie. You can go in and listen for yourself. Be careful, though, don't let it slip."
Upon hearing this, the Old Coachman hesitated slightly. Feeling that there was no one else in the courtyard, he nodded and jumped into the yard. Wei Chen, seeing the Old Coachman approaching the main house through the crack in the door, suddenly leaped up, soaring over the height of the wall. The Thunder Palm struck out instantly towards the entrance of the main house.
The Old Coachman sensed a gust of wind coming from behind him and was about to dodge when the door to the house exploded open with a loud bang. A wave of Palm Power hit him squarely in the chest, sending him flying. Just then, Wei Chen's palm landed perfectly on his back, causing stars to dance before his eyes.
For the Old Coachman, Wei Chen's Soul Technique wasn't particularly powerful, but being struck from both front and back felt terrible. He spat out a mouthful of old blood just as Xiao Lang, with an imposing demeanor, burst out of the room. Before the Old Coachman could hit the ground, Xiao Lang's right hand clamped down on his neck like an iron claw.
"Chase!" Xiao Lang shouted angrily. Xiao Xuan hurried after him but found no one in sight.
At that moment, Wei Chen had already scaled over the alley and was running through secluded areas, far away from the courtyard. Xiao Xuan couldn't even catch a glimpse of Wei Chen's shadow.
"Father, we didn't catch that person; let's first ask this one what he knows."
Xiao Xuan stood beside Xiao Lang as several guards had already tied up the Old Coachman securely. The Old Coachman was immobilized, like fish on a chopping block.
"Who sent you?" Xiao Lang asked in a deep voice.
"Are you planning to deal with the Chu Family?" The Old Coachman's eyes turned cold as he fixed his pale gaze on Xiao Lang.
"You heard that?" Xiao Lang's eyes darkened as a surge of Soul Power gathered in his palm, ready to take the Old Coachman's life at any moment.
"The Chu Family is not something scum like you can handle! Heh heh, your death is not far off," said the Old Coachman. As he finished speaking, black blood began to seep from his mouth, and his face turned dark as he collapsed dead on the spot.
"Fortunately, we discovered this in time; he didn't manage to relay any information back. But who was it that warned us?"
Wei Chen found a street corner to blend into the crowd and wandered around Wushuang City for a while before hailing a carriage to head to the Chu Family.
"Brother Wei, you're back! What happened?"
Wei Chen had been back for a full two hours when Chu Feng finally found him, feigning concern.
"I fear Old Coachman has met his end at Xiao Lang's hands. You must have come over because you were waiting for him for too long, right? Otherwise, he would have been here by now."
Brother Wei thought to himself, smiling broadly as he replied, "It's nothing much. I just ran into an old acquaintance and chatted for a bit. Times are tough; many people from Sui Kingdom have fled to Wushuang City for refuge."
"Alas, who isn't struggling? The Sea Tribe is advancing aggressively, and the Soul Palace is lurking with ill intentions. After the Sea Tribe retreats, Sui Kingdom will surely fall under the Soul Palace's control."
Chu Feng's face showed worry; this was not mere pretense. He was genuinely concerned about Wushuang City. As the saying goes, when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold—if Sui Kingdom falls, would the Soul Palace spare Wushuang City? It was likely that chaos and bloodshed would ensue, and it would be difficult for the Chu Family to survive.
For now, the Chu Family's greatest hope lay in the ruins of the Eighth Rank Soul Realm Expert! If they couldn't find anything valuable there, Donghua and Wei Chen's Sixth-Rank Soul Skill, Silent Extinction Finger, could significantly bolster the Chu Family's combat strength.
"We'll take it one step at a time; who can predict how the future will unfold? My senior brother Donghua and I are heading to Ling Sheng Dynasty precisely to avoid getting caught up in this turmoil," Wei Chen sighed.
"Is it true that Master Donghua is taking disciples? He’s accepting students on behalf of his master?" Chu Feng was taken aback, looking at Wei Chen with a hint of strangeness in his eyes.
"Yes, he wants to take me as his disciple, but I don't want to be his student; I can't accept being beneath him in rank. In the end, he decided to take me as his junior brother instead; that works out better," Wei Chen said with a hint of pride that anyone would recognize.
Chu Feng gave a thumbs up. Wei Chen's talent was indeed impressive; from becoming an outer disciple to reaching Second Rank Spirit Refinement Realm so quickly was remarkable. Although his strength wasn't the best among his peers, he had great potential due to his rapid progress.
Chuliang invited Wei Chen and Donghua for lunch, but both declined under the pretext of cultivation. They casually ate some food in their guest room since neither of them enjoyed socializing.
Wei Chen conveyed the words of Xiao Xuan and Xiao Lang to Donghua, who shared the same opinion. The two factions of the Chu Family were not to be underestimated. Xiao Lang's ambition to seize Wushuang City would be extremely difficult; it was best to observe the situation.
That night, under a sky full of stars, Wei Chen and Donghua sat cross-legged in the courtyard, their expressions serious. Donghua had reached the fourth level of the Spirit Wisdom Realm but did not slow his pace of cultivation, especially after the incident with the Cloud Spirit Sect. He had cast aside his previous carefree attitude, fully aware that many challenges lay ahead.
Donghua glanced at Wei Chen, who was meditating with his eyes closed. Not wanting to disturb him, a smile crept onto his lips.
"This child's cultivation speed is astonishing, and his comprehension of Soul Power is beyond that of ordinary people. His mastery of Soul Techniques is intuitive; his future is boundless. I will protect him for a while, witnessing his growth and the birth of miracles before he gains the ability to defend himself. It will not be in vain for me, Donghua, to care for anyone; this child is the first."
In Donghua's gaze, a sense of affection slowly emerged.
Time passed swiftly, and two days later, the expedition to explore the ruins of the Eighth Rank Soul Realm Expert officially began.
Chuliang personally led the team. Under the cover of night, their convoy left Wushuang City without drawing much attention.
A dozen horse-drawn carriages formed a long line, moving steadily toward the northwest direction from Wushuang City. Each carriage was occupied by formidable individuals; among them were Chu Liuxiang, the strongest member of the Chu Family, and Donghua from the Cloud Spirit Sect—undoubtedly two of the most powerful figures whose occasional appearances would attract attention and reverence.
Chu Liuxiang had graying hair and beard, over seventy years old yet still spirited, with sharp eyes that seemed capable of seeing through people's thoughts.
His strength had reached Spirit Wisdom Realm Level Five, surpassing Donghua by one realm. However, due to the Chu Family lacking Sixth-Rank Soul Skills, in combat, Chu Liuxiang was no match for Donghua.
Sixth-Rank Soul Skills were nearly nonexistent in Sui Kingdom and Liao Kingdom as well as nearby realms. Only the Cloud Spirit Sect possessed the unique Silent Extinction Finger as its sole Soul Technique. Countless people had envied this technique before; now many secretly mocked the Cloud Spirit Sect for its downfall, believing that even Silent Extinction Finger could not save it.
Throughout their journey, Wei Chen and Donghua tried to remain hidden inside their carriage. They only ventured out during mealtimes; otherwise, they kept themselves secluded. During their few appearances, Wei Chen gathered information about those powerful individuals and found only four worth noting.
There was no need to elaborate on Chu Liuxiang's prowess in the Spirit Wisdom Realm. The other notable figure was Chu Yu, the current city lord of Wushuang City. Additionally, there were two leaders from Cloud Spirit Sect within Wushuang City's sphere of influence—both Fifth-Rank experts at the Ninth Layer of Spirit Realm—just one step away from entering Spirit Wisdom Realm.
The Dominion of the Overlord Blade, Master Zhao Dahai, and the Qingyi Sect's leader, Zixiao, had spent five days traveling. Their carriage had covered a distance of two thousand miles and finally arrived at their destination.
Before them stood an extremely perilous mountain range, rising sharply from the low hills like a treasured sword thrusting towards the sky.
The towering peaks soared into the clouds, with their upper portions shrouded in mist, obscuring any view of what lay beyond.
"Everyone, this is the most famous Sword Mountain within Wushuang City," said Chu Liuxiang. "However, few know that the ruins of an Eighth Rank Soul Realm Expert are located at the summit of Sword Mountain. After receiving that information, our Chu Family sent people to investigate, and it is indeed confirmed to be the ruins of an Eighth Rank Soul Realm Expert. But the summit is thick with Miasma and teeming with beasts. Even a Fourth-Rank Soul Warrior would find it difficult to reach the peak."
Chu Liuxiang soared into the air, surveying those who emerged from the carriage below. He spoke loudly, "This operation requires us to unite; otherwise, just dealing with the beasts and Miasma will be enough trouble for us. We promise that half of what we obtain at the summit of Sword Mountain will go to the Chu Family as the main party involved; everything else will belong to you."
"However, if we acquire high-level Soul Techniques or Cultivation Methods, or divine weapons, those will be shared among everyone. In the end, whoever offers the highest price will claim them."
The crowd was already aware of Chu Liuxiang's terms, so no one voiced any objections; they all nodded in agreement.
"Since there are no objections, let’s ascend Sword Mountain together. Those whose strength is below Fourth Rank should stay here and wait. If any Fourth-Rank Soul Warriors wish to go up, they can find someone to take them flying."
With that, Chu Liuxiang took the lead and flew toward the summit.
The others followed suit; most Fifth-Rank Experts were dragging their juniors along to see the world. Wei Chen noticed that Wushuang City's lord, Chu Yu, had not come along with Chu Feng and Chuliang.
"Chuxiong and the Xiao Family are set to jointly control Wushuang City today. Chuliang should have been here but remained in Wushuang City instead. Could it be that something has happened?"
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