PDLP Chapter 57 Qingfu
Chapter 57 Qingfu
"That should be it."
Shen Zhi Qiu touched his nose and awkwardly admitted it.
This is a tremendous humiliation to the Shen family of Huangliang!
"You Qingfu lineage, you just wait, this isn't over!"
Xia Xue narrowed her eyes slightly, a cold glint flashing within them.
Very good, the mastermind behind this has finally surfaced.
The lineage of Qingfu.
"Does Uncle know the headquarters or base of the Qingfu lineage?"
Shen Zhi Qiu looked at Xia Xue in surprise.
Is this... murderous intent?
Then came the sadness.
[It seems that the baby swap incident deeply hurt Xia Xue, making her unwilling to let go of any force involved in it back then.]
"The Qingfu lineage, you know."
Shen Zhi Qiu looked hesitant.
The Qingfu lineage is not what it was thirty years ago; it has now grown into a behemoth and is not to be trifled with.
Hearing this, Xia Xue understood.
Given the size of the Huangliang Shen family, they are probably no match for the Qingfu lineage.
They can cause minor trouble, but when it comes to going all out, you absolutely can't count on them.
"If my uncle doesn't know, don't blame yourself. I'll ask around."
Xia Xue said very understandingly.
These words made Shen Zhi Qiu feel even more guilty.
"The Xuanxiu forces are different from the mortal forces. They do not like to show off and are extremely secretive. Few people know the location of their mountain gate except for the disciples inside the sect. As for the outer sect outposts and the surrounding forces, they are also real and fake, open and dark. Even people from the same force have a hard time knowing everything."
[The Qingfu lineage deliberately scattered some basic cultivation techniques back then, and has many surrounding forces. Most of these people who obtained the opportunity call themselves Qingfu Daoists, making it difficult to distinguish the genuine from the fake. Moreover, the Qingfu lineage is recognized as powerful in the secular world, and they are vengeful and ruthless. Xia Xue is still young and impulsive. If she goes too far, it will invite retaliation from the Qingfu lineage, which would be bad. I should handle this and seek justice for Xia Xue, making up for the grievances she has suffered over the years.]
Shen Zhi Qiu's eyes hardened, and he solemnly promised Xia Xue, "However, no matter how difficult it is, it won't be difficult for the Huangliang Shen Clan. Don't worry, I will definitely get justice for you."
Xia Xue nodded obediently.
"I will follow my uncle's arrangements."
Xia Xue did not dwell on the matter.
After all, this is my own business.
Whatever Mr. Shen does, no matter how much or how little, is done with good intentions.
Xia Xue will not force the issue.
and…
She never places her hopes on others.
Xia Xue stood up, picked up the helmet beside her, and said, "It's getting late, I'm going back now. See you later, Uncle."
Shen Zhi Qiu stood at the villa entrance, watching Xia Xue's retreating figure as she descended the mountain, his gaze lingering for a long time.
Xie Yanli appeared beside him at some point, and watching Xia Xue gradually disappear into the mountains, he suddenly said, "Zhi Qiu, how about replacing Shi Zheng with Xia Xue..."
Before he could finish speaking, he sensed an overwhelming anger, and Xie Yanli quickly changed his tune, saying, "Just kidding, just kidding, haha, you actually took it seriously."
Shen Zhi Qiu snorted coldly, glanced at Xie Yanli, and said, "As payment for your help in building Jingyuan for my Shen family back then, it was already paid last night. Now that the agreement has been fulfilled, fellow Daoist, you should hurry back to Suzhou City and not delay your cultivation because of your attachment to the mortal world."
This isn't seeing guests off, it's practically kicking them out!
A hint of displeasure flashed in Xie Yanli's eyes, but he did not show it. He laughed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Zhi Qiu. I will leave as soon as I finish my business in Jiangcheng. I'll leave Huai'an to you."
Shen Zhi Qiu's expression improved considerably.
"As long as Xie Huai'an doesn't cause trouble and pursues Shi Zheng normally, I will protect him as promised."
The implication is that you shouldn't expect anything beyond what's agreed upon.
Xie Yanli knew that he had overheard the Shen family's secrets by chance, which was taboo and had displeased Shen Zhi Qiu. Knowing that he was in the wrong, he didn't say much, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then took his leave decisively.
After descending the mountain, Xie Yanli looked in the direction of the Xia family, his eyes filled with resentment.
"Such a promising young woman, it's a pity she can't become a member of the Xie family."
Xie Yanli shook his head again.
"The Shen family attaches great importance to this, so the difficulty level is too high. Let's leave it to fate. The key now is to find the Dragon Ball."
Xie Yanli turned around, cast an invisibility spell, and rode the wind, disappearing from the spot.
"A thousand faces!"
……
Deep within the bamboo grove at the heart of Gu Garden, in a hidden bamboo house, the Yu family head whom Xia Xue had just encountered was sitting cross-legged, his hands clasped together and hanging down in front of his abdomen, holding a jade pendant shaped like two fish. He was constantly inhaling and exhaling the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him. After a long while, the surrounding spiritual energy surged, and his aura instantly became several times stronger. He slowly opened his eyes, a hint of joy flashing in them.
"The bridge between heaven and earth has finally been completed."
A congratulatory voice came from outside the door.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yu Zhen, on your advancement to the Xuan Master level. You now have a chance to achieve immortality."
Yu Zhen laughed heartily, opened the bamboo door, and invited the person outside to come in.
"I was fortunate to have received the azure of heaven and achieved this by sheer luck. I am but a humble Daoist with insignificant cultivation, and dare not aspire to immortality. Fellow Daoist Gu Jing, please come in."
Gu Jing presented the congratulatory gift, but Yu Zhen didn't even look at it and simply put the gift box away.
"Fellow Daoist, now that you have achieved your goal, are you planning to return to your sect?"
While making tea for Gu Jing, Yu Zhen shook his head and said, "Before I went down the mountain, my father made it clear that there would be changes outside the mountain. If I succeed, he asked me to stay down the mountain for a while longer."
Gu Jing revealed an expression that said, "I knew it."
"Three years ago, the Shen family of Huangliang sent Shen Zhiqi down the mountain to oversee Jiangcheng. When my father found out, although he didn't know why, he immediately sent me down the mountain to oversee the situation. After you advanced, you didn't return to the mountain... Could it be that something big is about to happen?"
Yu Zhen gazed leisurely toward the direction of Jingyuan.
"The Huangliang Shen family's deductive techniques are unparalleled in the world, especially their Huangliang Dream, which is truly unique. Since they have made such a choice, they must have their reasons. If we are cautious and follow them, we will not suffer any great losses."
Gu Jing's head should be...
Previously, the four families of Jiangcheng had always followed behind the Huangliang Shen family and had never made any major mistakes.
I suppose this time will be no different.
Thinking of this, Gu Jing asked in confusion, "However, it seems there has been some change on the Nan family's side. They only sent a young girl who had just become a Xuan Shi down the mountain for training."
Yu Zhen poured Gu Jing a cup of tea and said with a smile, "The Nanke lineage has a profound foundation, which is incomparable to the three of us. Their arrangement must have its reasons."
Gu Jing nodded thoughtfully.
Yu Zhen suddenly remembered something and said, "This morning, in the villa area in front of the bamboo forest, I met a fellow Daoist. She appeared at the crucial moment before the ceremony began and showed great empathy for Jiang Ruyue. I was really worried that she would interfere and ruin my plans. Fortunately, she was very restrained and did nothing in the end. I wonder if you know the background of that fellow Daoist?"
Gu Jing pondered for a moment and then said, "You mean, Xia Xue?"