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By coincidence, Chen Feng was thinking the same way. After failing to find any useful clues, he approached Chen Moxuan.
"Ancestor, after much contemplation, I believe that we need not rush regarding the matter of the raiding party."
Upon hearing this, Chen Moxuan turned his gaze towards Chen Feng. The latter carefully chose his words and continued, "Ancestor, with the Nan Family destroyed and their financial resources cut off, they will struggle to sustain themselves without a stable source of funding. Therefore, it is only a matter of time before they take action. We might as well wait patiently and see how they disrupt themselves."
Chen Moxuan's eyes flashed with a hint of approval at these words. "Hmm, well said. The fact that you can think of this shows that your mind is becoming more nuanced; you are no longer simply charging ahead blindly. As the saying goes in military strategy: know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be in danger. Let us patiently wait and see how they play their cards."
"Thank you for your praise, Ancestor." Chen Feng smiled humbly. "I just feel that if we blindly search for them, we might fall into their traps. It is better to observe quietly and let them expose themselves."
"Exactly," Chen Moxuan nodded. "Moreover, you are about to head to the front lines; this matter should not consume too much of your energy. While the safety of the family is important, your growth and the situation at the front cannot be overlooked either. Just remember that no matter what happens, the family will always be your solid support."
"I understand, Ancestor." Chen Feng nodded firmly. "I will strive to live up to your expectations."
Chen Moxuan nodded again, his gaze drifting through the window as he stared into the gradually brightening horizon, lost in thought. He felt gratified by Chen Feng's growth but was even more concerned about the overall future of the family.
He knew that these small-time raiders were merely insignificant clowns who could not shake the foundation of the Chen Family. He gently stroked the high-quality spirit stone in his hand.
The Chen Family currently possessed a considerable amount of spirit stones; these stones not only represented wealth but also signified that the younger generation of the Chen Family could rapidly enhance their strength. Furthermore, his Land Enclosure Method had already shown initial results.
The Southern Manor, now renamed as Chen Residence, had significantly improved in terms of spiritual energy density within its boundaries due to a spell called Land Enclosure Method that he utilized from his Na Ring.
Although its effects could only last for a limited time, under such conditions, any young member of the family with even a slight aptitude could quickly break through their cultivation levels.
Chen Moxuan pondered silently in his heart. In half a month’s time, this rate of breakthroughs might gradually slow down; however, by then, the strength of the Chen Family would have risen to new heights. Even without him and Chen Feng around, a mere raiding party would be nothing to worry about!
"Take your time. I want to let my little companion experience what it means to rise with the tide," Chen Moxuan murmured as he stood up.
He stretched lazily, and suddenly felt a strong urge to go out for a stroll. Just then, Tiger Brother, who had been lying down, abruptly got to his feet.
As Chen Moxuan moved forward, Tiger Brother immediately followed closely beside him. "When did you become so clingy?" Chen Moxuan chuckled, shaking his head. "Tiger Brother, I'm just going out for a casual walk this time; you don't need to tag along."
"Mind your own business," Tiger Brother shot him a glance.
"I want to go out by myself!" Chen Moxuan replied playfully.
However, Tiger Brother did not back down. He let out a low growl, his tone resolute and undeniable. Then he proceeded to stride outside on his own.
"You're really disobedient!" Chen Moxuan kicked him lightly, but the creature's tough skin made it feel like swatting a mosquito.
With a sigh of resignation, he wondered what had gotten into Tiger Brother, insisting on going out for a stroll. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Alright, but you can't come with me in such a large form. At that size, you could scare off the night cries of children."
"You need to shrink down to the size of a little cat!"
On this point, Tiger Brother did not argue. He let out another low growl in agreement and began to shrink down in size until he was no larger than a small cat.
Lightly jumping onto Chen Moxuan's shoulder, he scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes as if searching for something.
As Chen Moxuan left the estate and wandered down the street, he noticed that within three blocks of the estate, there was hardly anyone around; even the shops had closed their doors and windows, too afraid to do business.
But as he ventured further away, the scene quickly transformed into a bustling marketplace filled with various shops displaying an array of goods that dazzled the eye.
The streets were alive with people coming and going; vendors shouted their wares in lively tones, promoting all sorts of items. Occasionally, street performers could be seen entertaining crowds with juggling acts or melodious tunes that drew applause and cheers from onlookers.
On Chen Moxuan's shoulder, Tiger Brother kept baring his teeth at the passersby as if ready to pounce on them. However, now that he had shrunk down to the size of a small cat, his fierce display only added a touch of cuteness.
At that moment, Chen Moxuan suddenly noticed a small alley in the distance, filled with a swirling aura of demonic energy. Clearly, some kind of demon was present!
It was then that he understood why Tiger Brother insisted on following him.
Chen Moxuan wasn’t afraid; after all, he had lived for ten thousand years and had seen all kinds of demons. He approached the entrance of the alley, but the figure he saw made his heart skip a beat.
Was that… Hei Yao?
As Chen Moxuan focused his gaze, he realized that the shadow was indeed a giant ape-like demon beast, the gatekeeper of the Ten Thousand Demons Mountain—Hei Yao.
Hei Yao’s eyes sparkled with golden light, resembling two shining stars. Its body was covered in about three inches of long black fur, making it appear extraordinarily large, like a moving mountain.
Tiger Brother, it seems you insisted on following me because you sensed Hei Yao's presence. Chen Moxuan thought to himself.
Hei Yao’s strength was unfathomable. Although seven thousand years ago, when his master attacked Ten Thousand Demons Mountain, a single strike had knocked Hei Yao down, his master was no longer by his side. Even if he could cultivate now, he would still be no match for it.
After all, while Hei Yao had been defeated by his master, it had survived that blow, indicating its terrifying power.
With Tiger Brother by his side, Chen Moxuan felt no fear towards Hei Yao. Instead, he took the initiative to approach and planned to have a chat with it.
“Hei Yao, as the esteemed gatekeeper of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain, what brings you here?” Chen Moxuan asked with a smile.
Though he knew that Hei Yao held some respect for his master’s strength, he also understood that Hei Yao didn’t particularly fear him. After all, it was aware of its own capabilities.
Upon seeing Chen Moxuan, Hei Yao’s eyes flashed with surprise before returning to calmness. It slowly spoke: “I didn’t expect to run into you here.”
Just as Hei Yao was about to turn and leave—perhaps wanting to avoid trouble—it suddenly stopped and added: “Here’s a piece of advice: something big might happen soon. If you have nothing to do, keep your distance. You wouldn’t want to get caught up in something that could injure or capture you.”
At that point, it would be a disgrace for the Immortal Emperor!
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