Chapter 252 - 251: Schemes and Planning (Please Subscribe)

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Chapter 252: Chapter 251: Schemes and Planning (Please Subscribe) In a spacious courtyard, there was a coiled grapevine. Under the dense grape leaves and clusters of thumb-sized purple-black grapes, the area beneath the vine appeared very cool. Under this cool grapevine, an elder dressed in short attire, with arms as sturdy as thighs, was gulping down a large mouthful of tea from a teapot. Suddenly, a figure approached from a distance. This figure was none other than Zhang Zhen, the leader of the Four Seas Escort Agency. "Chief, were you looking for me?" Zhang Zhen slightly bowed his body and asked. "Tell me in detail about that Immortal Master Qing and Young Master Bai," Wang Zheng, the chief of the Four Seas Escort Agency, known as Iron Fist Invincible, slightly lifted his head and said. "Yes!" Although feeling a bit puzzled, Zhang Zhen still began to speak, "The identity of Immortal Master Qing is unclear, but it can be confirmed that she must be an existence at the Enlightenment Realm of Immortal Technique. Her status is extremely noble, and a Chen family elder of the Innate Realm shows great respect, even flattery, toward her." "An Innate Realm elder, that should be that war-loving Chen Xianzhong. It’s a pity he eventually met a match and was punched in the chest many years ago, injuring his foundational strength. If it weren’t for the opponent being concerned about his identity as a member of the Chen Family, an Immortal Cultivation Clan, he might have been killed..." Wang Zheng spoke, but finally remembered that he was only a peak First-class Expert and was not qualified to comment on this Innate Powerhouse. Smacking his lips, he said, "Tell me in detail about that Young Master Bai, what’s his real name, and what’s his precise strength?" "This Young Master Bai, known to outsiders as Bai Yong, is at the peak of Second-class Experts, but in terms of combat power, he far exceeds typical peak Second-class Experts. The Eighteen Eagle Kings in the Plains were obliterated by him in a frontal assault, including the Celestial Eagle King, who was a Second-class Expert. The Poison Sect couple Wu Yan also died at his hands... What truly shocked everyone was witnessing the Tiger Roar in the Forest Yang Jingtian during this period. Though none of us saw the specifics of this great battle, and inquiries about it yielded silence, he was the one who eventually caught up... so we suspect that Young Master Bai must possess the strength of a First-class Expert." Yang Zhen said with a solemn expression. Just thinking about all these battles along the way, he couldn’t help but marvel. "A First-class Expert?" Wang Zheng’s gaze narrowed. Yang Jingtian’s strength was not weak compared to his, and that sound technique of his was bizarre and hard to defend against; he could suffer a great loss if they were to cross paths. *After making mental calculations, his expression turned slightly grave, but thinking of the rumor he had heard, he promptly asked,* "What about the Innate Pill? Does Young Master Bai truly have it?" "From whom did Chief hear of this?" Zhang Zhen’s face changed. Even though he was already aware that people talk and this information would inevitably leak out, hearing it directly from the Chief still startled him. "Just tell me whether he truly has the Innate Pill. Don’t forget, you’re from my Four Seas Escort Agency." Wang Zheng squinted his eyes and said softly. "He does!" "Immortal Master Qing directly proposed giving Young Master Bai the Innate Pill right in front of the Chen family’s Innate Powerhouse, and the Chen family agreed on the spot. Judging by how respectful the Chen family is towards Immortal Master Qing, they certainly wouldn’t do something counterproductive. So, the Chen family will definitely give him the Innate Pill." Zhang Zhen bit his lip and continued, "However, I advise the Chief not to covet the Innate Pill. Not only does Young Master Bai possess extraordinary strength, capable of slaying the First-class Expert Yang Jingtian of Tiger Roar in the Forest, but also the Chen family likely would not allow the Innate Pill they gave to be arbitrarily snatched away." He understood what the Innate Pill meant to a First-class Expert, but he could only bring up the Chen family, an Immortal Cultivation Clan, hoping the Chief would have second thoughts and not act recklessly. *Deep inside, he actually held immense admiration and respect for Bai Ziyue.* *Naturally, he didn’t truly wish to see the Chief and Bai Ziyue come into conflict.* "I naturally understand this reasoning." Wang Zheng’s eyes flickered as he replied calmly. ... "Young Master Bai, our patriarch requests your presence!" In the small courtyard, a maid-like woman gracefully approached and said. "Lead the way." Bai Ziyue opened his eyes from meditation and stated calmly. He hadn’t expected that after musing over some thoughts in the morning, he would receive an invitation from the Chen family patriarch that very afternoon. *He wondered if they truly intended to gift the Innate Pill.* Thinking this over, he then followed the maid toward the Chen family’s reception hall. This Chen Residence truly lived up to its reputation as the foremost Immortal Cultivation Clan in East City County, with its harmonious colors and beautiful scenery at every step. Various rockeries, flowing water, even the placement of trees, were uniquely arranged, making walking through it a refreshing experience. In his leisure time, Bai Ziyue had also read some records on the Array Dao True Understanding. Though not proficient, he had developed a bit of an eye for arrays and could discern that this scenic courtyard was ingeniously and skillfully set with some arrays. Under the effect of these arrays, the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth in the Chen Residence immediately became more abundant, which was greatly beneficial to the martial artists or Immortal Cultivators living here. Besides the array that gathered Spiritual Qi, the garden also concealed some attacking and trapping arrays, quite extraordinary. Suddenly, Bai Ziyue paused in his steps, his gaze flickered, and immediately he saw, across a lake, under a willow tree, a martial artist in a blue robe, tall in stature, yet his face appeared extremely ruddy, staring fixedly at him. In his eyes, calm as a lake, there was a faint trace of bone-chilling coldness. Hostility, very obvious. "Miss Yan’er, who is that across from us?" Bai Ziyue confirmed he had not seen the man before, so he asked the guiding maid in an unruffled manner. "He is Mr. Zhong Baili, our Chen Family’s Honored Guest Elder. It is said Mr. Zhong has already reached the peak of First-class Expert level, and is soon to attempt the Innate Realm. His strength, among the First-class Experts of our Chen Family, is one of the top." Yan’er followed Bai Ziyue’s gaze, was slightly startled, bowed towards the elder opposite, and then explained softly. "Is that so? Peak of First-class Expert?" Bai Ziyue’s eyes flickered, and he roughly calculated in his mind. Soon, under the maid’s guidance, Bai Ziyue arrived at a spacious living room. Inside the living room, Bai Ziyue saw Chen Xianzhong, who received them last time, and after a few days out of sight, it was evident that the Enlightenment Realm Immortal Master Fan Qingyu had already recovered a lot. At this moment, Fan Qingyu did not cover her face with brocade cloth, hence that peerlessly beautiful appearance fell into his eyes once again. Even though he had seen it once before, it still slightly caught his breath. However, he quickly moved his gaze away and settled it on a thin middle-aged man in the living room, clearly unfamiliar, but with a profound aura that surpassed even Fan Qingyu. Clearly, he was the patriarch of the Chen Family, Chen Fengchen. The Immortal Technique Enlightenment Realm, extremely powerful. "This young man Bai Yong greets Patriarch Chen, Old Master Chen Xianzhong, and Immortal Master Fan." Bai Ziyue slightly cupped his hands, greeting them as he spoke. "Young Master Bai, you are here. Because precious items like the Innate Pill can only be taken from the treasury by the patriarch. Thus, it was only until now, after our patriarch returned, that we could take out this Innate Pill. Now, in front of the patriarch and Immortal Master Fan, we officially hand this Innate Pill to you, fulfilling the promise Immortal Master Fan made." Upon seeing Bai Ziyue, Chen Xianzhong quickly approached, solemnly handing over a jade box in his hand. "Innate Pill..." Bai Ziyue’s breathing became noticeably quicker at this moment. Though slightly surprised by the Chen Family’s straightforwardness, he still reached out without hesitation. Not bothered by Chen Xianzhong’s slightly displeased expression, he directly opened the box, and in it lay, quietly at the top, a Spirit Pill the size of a baby’s fist, in light golden color. "The Innate Pill is a Second-grade spiritual pill. The difficulty in refining it is only slightly weaker than the Barrier-Breaking Pill and Enlightenment Pill, which are also Second-grade spiritual pills. This pill is light golden in color, its Spiritual Qi not evident; it is indeed the Innate Pill, Young Master Bai need not worry." Fan Qingyu smiled faintly, explaining. "Naturally, I trust Immortal Master Fan and the Chen Family. I am simply a bit curious." Bai Ziyue was not embarrassed, once again scrutinized the Spirit Pill, then closed it again, holding it in his hand, and looking at Fan Qingyu, said, "Thus, we are clear." Fan Qingyu silently nodded, *feeling inexplicably a bit lost in her heart.* "Young friend, so young yet skilled. I wonder if you have any interest in joining the Chen Family and becoming our Honored Guest Elder?" Beside him, Patriarch Chen Fengchen glanced at Bai Ziyue and suddenly spoke. Chen Xianzhong was slightly surprised, seemingly not expecting the patriarch to suddenly invite Bai Ziyue. But when he glanced at Fan Qingyu, it became clear in his mind. If goodwill was to be given, it should be thorough to gain the greatest benefit. Clearly, Fan Qingyu showed more interest in Bai Ziyue, and if Bai Ziyue could join the Chen Family, this interest would certainly reflect on the Chen Family—a double win. No, it should be a triple win. Thus, the Innate Pill would not be considered fallen into outside hands; in the future, if Bai Ziyue broke through to Innate Realm, it would enhance the Chen Family’s strength and foundation, bringing even greater benefits. Fan Qingyu’s brows furrowed, guessing some of Patriarch Chen Fengchen’s thoughts but just watched Bai Ziyue without speaking. "Patriarch Chen is too kind, but I am accustomed to my freedom, afraid I wouldn’t fit with the rules of the Chen Family. Therefore, I must decline your kind offer." Bai Ziyue smiled and directly refused. Although the Chen Family held the prestige of the top Immortal Cultivation Clan in East City County, with considerable strength and foundation, if he were just an ordinary Second-class Expert, it indeed wouldn’t be a bad choice. However, his pursuit was never merely the Martial Arts Innate, but also included the Immortal Technique Enlightenment, and even higher... The foundation and resources of the Chen Family seemed somewhat insufficient.

Chapter 252 - 251: Schemes and Planning (Please Subscribe)

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