Chapter 1020: Xinran Zhanglao Visits

A few days later.

The members of the Spirit Sword Sect set out, heading to Longshe Shan.

This time they came at great speed, rushing straight toward Longshe Shan; Chen Churan was eager to return home and dared not linger outside.

Instead… they pressed on, Ming Jianzi staying beside his junior sister, his eyes occasionally glancing at senior uncle Xinran Zhanglao, who remained utterly calm and expressionless the whole way, leaving Ming Jianzi unable to read anything.

The journey was smooth and uneventful, with no danger encountered; jokingly, this world is now very safe, no peril unless someone acts foolishly and provokes them.

Arriving at Longshe Shan, they entered easily; Ming Jianzi entered Longshe Shan once more and was again struck by a great shock—there was a massive change, the spiritual energy was dense, the Spirit Sword Sect could not compare to this place, and the ground was littered with spirit herbs and various spirit fruits.

The air was filled with the scent of rice grains and a faint fragrance of fresh flowers, feeling very pleasant.

It was like a country bumpkin entering a city, looking around everywhere, observing everything.

Chen Churan was also shocked; deep in his heart only two words remained: "So beautiful."

Xinran Zhanglao stopped, looked up, and saw Chen Chuyang; he was on the mountain watching them, waiting for their arrival. Before returning, Chen Churan had informed Chen Chuyang in advance, so he naturally came out of the sect to welcome their return.

Mother Long Ming, upon seeing her daughter, immediately greeted her, examined her daughter's physical condition and cultivation level; after a thorough check, Long Ming finally nodded with satisfaction, pleased that her Baby daughter had not been mistreated and was doing very well.

The daughter has been condensing a core for a long time; her inner core is at the Fifth Heaven level, and this cultivation, within the Chen Clan, makes her a Strong One.

"Daughter has seen mother."

"My dear daughter, you finally returned; I missed you to death, mother."

Long Ming held her daughter; she hadn't embraced her daughter for a long time. The grown daughter is no longer the same as before.

The mother and daughter moved aside and whispered.

Grandmother Long Zetian examined Chen Churan, also checking her bloodline; she carries the Azure Dragon Clan bloodline, though not very strong, while her Technique is relatively intense, and her talent is not lacking in any aspect.

Grandmother kept nodding; each of the granddaughter's three children was without flaw.

"Daughter, this is mother's grandmother; come quickly to pay respects to Grandmother."

"Chen Churan pays respects to Grandmother."

Grandmother Long Zetian nodded satisfactorily: "Good, good, very good."

Here, a few elders met; Grandmother Long Zetian met Chen Churan for the first time, naturally presenting a welcome gift.

On the other side, Ming Jianzi stood beside his senior uncle, feeling immense pressure and wanting to leave.

The Technique continuously emanating from his senior uncle was unbearable; he stepped back ten meters, feeling a bit better.

Chen Chuyang was enveloped by Technique, yet he was unfazed; the familiar Technique did not frighten Chen Chuyang, as these Techniques would not harm him—Xinran Zhanglao bore no ill will toward him.

The two faced each other for a while; Xinran Zhanglao suppressed the Technique on her body, as the sheer amount of Technique was overly oppressive. Everyone at Longshe Shan stared at her side, especially Chen Qinglian, who swiftly comprehended her sword intent.

Qi Haoyang stood beside his younger brother; regarding the Technique, he felt nothing.

In contrast, Chen Qinger, whose Five Elements Sword Technique was deepening step by step, stared carefully at Xinran Zhanglao, and exclaimed inwardly, "What terrifying Technique, truly worthy of the world's strongest sword cultivator."

"Spirit Sword Sect Xinran Zhanglao, when will I reach this level?"

Her goal is Xinran Zhanglao—to become her and surpass her.

Seeing Xinran Zhanglao in person this time, Chen Qinger finally realized how great the gap between herself and her was.

She thought she had caught up with her, but who could have known…

"Hoo hoo, I still need to work harder."

The path of cultivation cannot pause; otherwise, one will never catch up.

Chen Chuyang smiled: "Xinran Zhanglao, long time no see, your demeanor remains the same."

"Hmph," Xinran Zhanglao snorted coldly, giving Chen Chuyang no friendly expression.

"Weren't you just recently spying on the Spirit Sword Sect?"

She exposed Chen Chuyang's actions on the spot; Chen Chuyang felt embarrassed for a moment, then said, "Xinran Zhanglao, you jest; I never did such a thing."

"Hehe."

Xinran Zhanglao gave Chen Chuyang a mocking smile; that person was definitely Chen Chuyang—no one else could achieve this.

Denial?

Useless.

Ming Jianzi looked up, astonished at Chen Chuyang; he also sensed that prying gaze.

Who would have thought it was Chen Chuyang? No wonder the senior uncle came to Longshe Shan to cause trouble for him.

Chen Chuyang realized some matters shouldn't be widely known, hurriedly led Xinran Zhanglao aside, waved his hand, sealing the surroundings so that nearby people couldn't hear their conversation.

Alone together, Chen Chuyang got straight to the point: "Xinran Zhanglao, you didn't come this time to accuse me, did you?"

Xinran Zhanglao shook her head: "Of course not; if I wanted to accuse you, I wouldn't adopt such a pleasant demeanor."

"This time I'm here to ask when you will go to Tianwai?"

"Me?" Chen Chuyang pointed at himself, looking puzzled at Xinran Zhanglao.

"Indeed, you've been silent; I suspect you're plotting something, calculating the time—you likely plan to head to Tianwai within this period."

Xinran Zhanglao's intuition was frightening; at least Chen Chuyang was startled.

Very few know about Xinran Zhanglao's plan to go to Tianwai; how did she learn of it?

"Don't stare at me so much; I still know you well," Xinran Zhanglao said: "Given your caution, you probably won't go yourself; could it be you're forging a clone to go?"

"Earlier you obtained the Tai Sui from the Zhuge family and kept it hidden in Longshe Shan; you wouldn't do something meaningless. Considering all factors, you're definitely studying the Tai Sui to create a clone to go to Tianwai."

Chen Chuyang stared in shock at the woman before him, Xinran Zhanglao, whose composure was subtle yet truly terrifying.

He began to understand why Lingjian Zhenren treated her that way.

Her talent is great, her heart steadfast, her methods decisive, and with such a mind—simply extraordinary.

Or perhaps she has been watching me all along?

"Are you watching me?"

Xinran Zhanglao sneered: "Do you think I could watch you?"

Besides, I also wouldn't do such a thing; you think everyone is like you, enjoying peeping?

"Cough cough." Chen Chuyang coughed violently, almost choked.

I wasn't peeping; I just subconsciously checked this world, just in case.

You cannot slander me.

"Hehehe." Xinran Zhanglao gave Chen Chuyang a look, saying: "When you leave, take me with you; following you to Tianwai is the safest."

As for others, she doesn't trust them and also feels unsafe.

Only Chen Chuyang; being by his side is the safest.

Xinran Zhanglao trusts Chen Chuyang, but does not trust others.

Tianwai is very dangerous; she could not possibly... let herself go on an adventure.