Chapter 1275: Shang Hongxue: Oh dear, the three of them have started fighting

Poor Shang Hongchen was taken away by two women to spar, supposedly to exchange feelings with her; three women putting on a show, the three of them gathered together and immediately started fighting. Of course, Shang Hongchen was beaten the whole time—she was no match for Qi Ruohua or Hu Jiuwei; either one of them could easily overwhelm her.

The sparring lasted two hours; poor Shang Hongchen lay on the ground, it was miserable. Chen Qinger saw it, couldn't help but shiver, looking at Qi Ruohua and Hu Jiuwei—she never expected the two usually talkative sisters-in-law to start fighting so frighteningly.

Although they didn't go too hard, the whole time they were guiding Sister-in-law Shang Hongchen, letting her break through on the spot; this level of fight meant nothing to her, it was acceptable—after all, as a sword cultivator she craved battle. It's a pity, though, that she wouldn't challenge these sisters-in-law; there's no other reason—whatever she does is wrong.

"Sisters-in-law are terrifying—even the usually smiling Sister-in-law Hongxue is scary. Offending others is still talkable, but offending Sister-in-law Hongxue basically means there's no hope."

"Even Shang Hongchen was calculated by her; Sister-in-law Hongxue definitely did it on purpose. Gululu, I'll have to be more careful from now on—I must not offend Sister-in-law Hongxue."

Chen Qinger choked back tears repeatedly; she knew why this fight had broken out, why Shang Hongchen was being sparred with by the other two sisters-in-law—in fact, they were jointly suppressing Shang Hongchen to let her know who the true mistress of Longshe Shan was, and to make her understand that besides Shang Hongxue, no other woman could stand above them.

Even if Shang Hongchen were Shang Hongxue's older sister, it wouldn't do—first come, first served, strength is paramount; without strength, Shang Hongchen wanting to climb above them and give orders is impossible.

Hu Jiuwei and Qi Ruohua are people of noble status; they seldom come to Longshe Shan, so naturally they wouldn't clash with them. The two give Sister-in-law Hongxue face, each visit being well-behaved, not stirring trouble—but they aren't afraid. This time, Hongxue has warned them both: if they still don't know what to do, they might as well have lived in vain all these years.

Liu Yuer down the mountain immediately took the children away to keep busy, not letting Qingmeng go up the mountain, lest she see what she shouldn't, and lest she, at her young age, encounter what she shouldn't—women's fights are often terrifying, even more frightening than men's.

"It's too scary—these women gathering together are indeed frightening; if I have nothing to do, I'd better not go up and meddle."

"Chen Shen is right—none of Chuyang's women are simple; every one of them must not be offended. As for me, I'll just stay out of it and tend my spiritual herbs."

No intervening, no meddling, no busybodying.

In short, just try not to go up the mountain and don't talk back.

Xiao Qian'er and Chen Chinhao nodded, they clearly knew the danger above; that sparring looked normal on the surface, but to them it was extremely frightening.

The two siblings exchanged a glance, and Xiao Qian'er reminded him: "Brother, from now on you must not act recklessly, and don't provoke Sister-in-law Hongxue to anger."

Chen Chinhao nodded: "Sister, I know what to do; as long as I don't go up the mountain, I won't make the sisters-in-law angry."

He shrunk back; Chen Chinhao was genuinely frightened—he never expected the usually gentle and lovable Sister-in-law Hongxue to be so terrifying; offending her basically means doom, even more frightening than offending Brother Chuyang.

Despite his young age, he understood many things, also realized who the true master of Longshe Shan was, and knew that none of those sisters-in-law could be offended.

"It's best not to offend anyone; offending any one of them is more than we can bear." Xiao Qian'er reminded him repeatedly, deep down warning herself: if there's nothing going on, just stay put and don't go up the mountain—remain in her Pill Refining Hall.

"In a few days I'll return to secluded cultivation; there's nothing going on, I won't leave the retreat—Mother, please take good care of her on your end."

"Yes, sister." Chen Chinhao nodded, looking at this sister, wanting to say something but holding back.

Xiao Qian'er saw that he had something to say and spoke directly: "Just say what's on your mind—we're siblings, what couldn't we talk about?"

Chen Chinhao scratched his head and gave a silly laugh: "Sister, could you let me come with you?"

"No." Xiao Qian'er refused outright.

The Pill Refining Hall is hers alone; no one else may enter—not even her brother.

She didn't want to be disturbed by others, nor did she want her brother to enter, lest Mother come looking for trouble—her brother is Mother's darling, and if he followed her and learned bad habits, Mother would surely come to settle the score.

"Huh?" Chen Chinhao hadn't expected his sister to refuse so quickly—he didn't even have time to think.

Feeling wronged, his eyes full of sorrow.

Xiao Qian'er, feeling reluctant to see him upset, consoled him: "The Pill Refining Hall is very dangerous—inside, the smell of medicinal pills fills the air, unsuitable for your cultivation; you'd better just stay and tend your spiritual herbs."

Having said that, Xiao Qian'er left, unable to linger, lest her brother follow her to the Pill Refining Hall and, like her, never come out—Mother would surely blow her top.

To prevent herself from being shaken in resolve by this brother, she immediately changed her mind and headed straight back to the Pill Refining Hall.

Chen Chinhao stared, mouth agape at the scene, feeling deeply hurt.

Three days, then another three days.

Chen Chuyang came down the mountain, the formation was closed, cutting off the link with Tianwai; this round of siphoning Tianwai's spiritual energy ended here, the harvest was great, it attracted no notice, and no Tianwai Strong One descended.

The Dragonherding Clan couldn't locate him for the time being; Chen Chuyang let out a sigh of relief—finally a piece of good news. Having gone so many days without incident shows the newly chosen spot is problem-free; next time he can siphon earlier.

But it also takes some time; we must wait for the world to stabilize—after all, a large amount of heaven-and-earth spiritual energy entering this world will change many places, and only once the world has adapted can we… siphon again.

"Brother Chuyang, if you don't come down the mountain, those three are really going to start fighting."

Shang Hongxue covered her mouth and chuckled; regarding the actions of Qi Ruohua and the three of them, she was perfectly aware.

She pretended not to notice; during that time she came down several times, going up the mountain once each day, and if Chen Chuyang was unavailable she would go back down. These days, Shang Hongchen was being trained in rotation by Qi Ruohua and Hu Jiuwei, in order to raise her cultivation—Shang Hongchen, unwilling to lose, accepted battle every day.

Such level of fighting could indeed let her quickly raise her cultivation; these days she fought every day, and her strength rose rapidly.

Although she was constantly getting beaten, as the fight went on she felt the benefits, and naturally wouldn't let this good opportunity slip.

"Tsk tsk, they're fighting again."

Chen Chuyang heard this, laughing and crying at once; everything that happened on Longshe Shan was clear to him, so he naturally knew Hongxue's little thoughts and her little schemes.

As for that, he pretended not to see, putting on a worried expression.

"How did they start fighting? Weren't they fine before?"

He said that on purpose for the maid nearby to hear; hearing it, Shang Hongxue's gaze drifted, she pursed her lips and said: "I don't know—maybe she just didn't take a liking to the other."

The maid felt guilty.