Chapter 1019: Xinran Zhanglao: Chen Churan, You Should Return Home

Spirit Sword Sect.

Xinran Zhanglao's entire Technique returned to her, she stared at the sky and murmured, "Here it comes again, Chen Chuyang is spying again."

There was an unspeakable resentment in her words; that person only knows how to spy on the Spirit Sword Sect, yet dares not come directly.

Truly detestable.

Ming Jianzi and Ming Wuzi appeared together, they stared at the angry senior uncle but did not dare to speak, Chen Churan also rushed over to see what was happening. Who exactly provoked the master's anger?

The three stood together, exchanging glances, no one dared to step forward and ask. When Xinran Zhanglao's Technique had mostly subsided, they finally approached, and Chen Churan asked, "Master, who exactly made you angry?"

Xinran Zhanglao glanced at the disciple, seeing her reminded her of Chen Chuyang; the barely suppressed anger nearly erupted, she forced herself to hold it back and forced a smile, "No one made me angry, Chen Churan, you haven't returned for a long time; you should go back to visit your parents."

"Huh?" Chen Churan looked at the master puzzled, not understanding why the master said that. Today the master was strange; previously the master never cared about such things, their eyes were only on cultivation, rarely concerned with their own family's situation.

Very abnormal.

Ming Jianzi and Ming Wuzi exchanged a glance, as if they understood something, and neither dared to speak.

"Master, my family is fine, nothing has happened recently; I will still stay by your side," Chen Churan expressed loyalty. I am the master's most beloved disciple; I cannot just run away.

Xinran Zhanglao waved a hand, "If I tell you to go back and look, just go and look; no need for so much chatter. Ming Jianzi, when the time comes, accompany your junior sister back."

Ming Jianzi clasped his hands, "Yes, senior uncle."

Chen Churan wanted to ask the reason, but a glance from Ming Jianzi stopped them.

At such a time one must not ask nor speak; best to act as if unaware.

"Senior uncle, will you go along then?"

"Going," Xinran Zhanglao gritted his teeth.

She stood up, coldly saying, "It's been a long time since I saw Chen Chuyang; I should go meet him, I have some matters to discuss with him."

Ming Jianzi understood; the senior uncle wanted to go to Longshe Shan, and if she went herself, it would easily raise suspicion.

Chen Churan's junior sister returning is different; they claim it's to protect the junior sister's safety, escorting her back.

As for what the senior uncle intends to say or do, Ming Jianzi guessed a bit but did not ask directly.

Instead she gave her junior sister a look, telling her not to ask or speak.

"Senior uncle, when do you want to go?"

"In the next few days."

"Alright, senior uncle, we will arrange it then," Ming Jianzi was very compliant; whatever the senior uncle says is what it is.

The Spirit Sword Sect basically stabilized; recruiting disciples remained as before, those without talent were not good.

There were no major changes; having lost the Heavenly Heart Sect as an enemy, the Spirit Sword Sect remained the same, but their mid‑to‑high‑level disciples increased rapidly, many of the older generation departed, their fate unknown.

The Spirit Sword Sect's resources were reorganized, gaining many pills, especially through trade with Chen Chuyang, acquiring numerous high‑grade pills; naturally they must be taken properly, as enhancing cultivation is the proper way.

The three obediently stepped back, Chen Churan impatiently asked, "Senior brother, my master her?"

"Shh," Ming Jianzi pulled the junior sister and junior brother farther away; speaking here, the senior uncle could certainly hear.

At a safe spot, Ming Jianzi activated a Formation, carefully saying, "It's probably your brother who provoked the senior uncle's anger; the senior uncle will come looking for him."

"Huh?" Chen Churan worried, "Senior brother, will my second brother be?"

Besides the second brother, who else could it be?

The master only has contact with the second brother; only the second brother could provoke the master's anger.

"No, don't worry, it's probably the senior uncle wanting to leave this world and wants to ask your second brother."

Ming Jianzi speculated, "This world is not suitable for the senior uncle's cultivation; after reaching the limit, the heavens' Protector will arrive. You, junior brother, must have felt it, right?"

Ming Wuzi nodded, "Indeed, this world's pressure is immense, it does not allow overly powerful forces. Now it's a bit better than before; the pressure isn't as terrifying, only targeting True Realm and above cultivators. Previously, even those below the True Realm were also subjected to the Protector."

"We native‑born ones are fine; the Protector's force we endure isn't that strong. For those from Tianwai, it's at least three times ours."

"With such a powerful Protector force, breaking through isn't easy."

"Going to Tianwai is the best choice, also the best method."

He also began to think of leaving; this world can no longer contain him.

His cultivation has recently surged, obtaining some high‑grade pills; naturally they are indispensable to him.

Ming Wuzi's talent was already strong, second only to Xinran Zhanglao; the Spirit Sword Sect cultivated him comprehensively. After Xinran Zhanglao rose to power, he naturally took good care of his own, and Ming Jianzi, Ming Wuzi, and disciple Chen Churan all received abundant resources.

The younger generation disciples within the Faction also received far more resources than before; their cultivation rose quickly, which was inevitable.

"Junior brother, do you also intend to go to Tianwai?" Ming Jianzi asked.

Chen Churan looked at senior brother Ming Wuzi, eyes flashing.

Ming Wuzi nodded, "Indeed, senior brother, junior sister, you will soon reach this stage; then you will naturally understand my feelings."

"However, I won't go to Tianwai that soon; it will take at least a few years."

"I see, then it's not that urgent," Ming Jianzi exhaled, "As long as the junior brother stays nearby, it's fine. If the junior brother and senior uncle leave together, the Spirit Sword Sect cannot be controlled, nor can the Protector be applied."

His strength still falls short of junior brother Ming Wuzi; he needs the junior brother's help with the Protector.

Although external pressure is gone now, internal pressure remains great; within the Spirit Sword Sect, strength still reigns supreme.

"Senior brother, junior sister, you'd better prepare a bit," Ming Wuzi reminded, "The senior uncle is going to Longshe Shan; it's best to inform that person in advance. Also, on this trip, you must watch the senior uncle."

Chen Churan blinked, puzzled, "Senior brother Ming Wuzi, what's wrong with my master?"

Ming Jianzi understood, nodded, "Junior brother, don't worry, I'll keep an eye out."

Ming Wuzi smiled, "Senior brother, as long as you understand junior brother's meaning, that's fine. Regarding the senior uncle, you watch more closely."

"Understood."

After finishing, Ming Wuzi left.

Leaving behind a bewildered Chen Churan, she turned back and asked, "Senior brother Ming Jianzi, what exactly were you and senior brother Ming Wuzi discussing? Why can't I understand?"

She was bewildered, knowing nothing.

Ming Jianzi smiled, "Junior sister, you'll understand in time; for now, overthinking is useless."

Ming Jianzi patted their junior sister's shoulder and quietly left.

Leaving Chen Churan with a bewildered expression, they understood nothing… and instead grew more confused.

"What on earth are you saying? Why do I still not understand?"