Chapter 1682

Three days later.

Shang Hongchen was overjoyed; she followed Chen Chuyang to the mountaintop, and it was still her first time entering this place—she had never come before, no matter how many years she had spent climbing the mountain, she had never reached the summit; besides Shang Hongxue, no one else was allowed to approach even a step, and even she was no exception.

Only Shang Hongxue enjoys this privilege; Shang Hongxue cannot simply approach whenever she wishes—her trips up the mountain are few, and for most of the time she is not permitted to go up; only when Chen Chuyang is present may she ascend.

However, Shang Hongxue does not like going up the mountain, nor does she like staying long on the summit, so she rarely goes up; most of the time she remains around her quarters, managing the affairs of Longshe Shan, and she never speaks a word about anything on the mountaintop.

Shang Hongxue followed behind, watching the excited Shang Hongchen, shaking her head with a wry smile; there was nothing much to see on the mountaintop—just some spiritual medicines, a few higher-grade spiritual fruit trees, and a formation; there was nothing else.

Oh, right, there is also a spring; the spiritual spring water flows down from the mountaintop, then seeps into the mountain interior, being reused repeatedly; on the summit one can pass into the mountain's interior and directly enter the spiritual vein.

Shang Hongchen looked around curiously; as it was her first visit, she was naturally curious, but after a full circuit she found it to be just that—nothing worth her attention, no different from below.

"Is this really what the mountaintop looks like?" Shang Hongchen said, somewhat disappointed; she had thought the summit held a secret, but discovered it was not so.

Only when they arrived outside the transmission formation did Shang Hongchen finally see the formation before her; at first glance she thought it nothing, but a second look drew her in, and she muttered, "Husband, Hongxue, is this the transmission formation?"

She naturally knew of the formation's existence; upon seeing it for the first time, she felt curious.

After looking for a while, it was just the same, with nothing worth prolonged observation; she did not understand, nor did she grasp the formation's prowess, for she was not a formation master—Shang Hongchen had no talent for formations, so she could not possibly gain any insight, nor would she be attracted by those formations above.

"Not bad, this formation can send you to Tianwai, Lady—are you sure? Do you really want to go to Tianwai?" Chen Chuyang asked again, lest this lady regret it.

Shang Hongchen shook her head: "Husband, I am sure."

"Lady, after you go to Tianwai, you won't be able to return quickly; you may have to stay there for a while, someone will receive you and someone will arrange for you; after a few days, once the Ten Li Fragrance Fairy departs, I will go to Tianwai myself to fetch you back."

"During this time you must obey and not cause trouble; there is someone there specifically in charge of you, and you must not cause trouble." Chen Chuyang reminded her repeatedly, warning not to think of attacking Elder Xinran, or else it would be miserable.

The gap in their strength is too great; Shang Hongchen is no match for Elder Xinran, and if they really fought, Shang Hongchen would only suffer abuse.

"I understand, husband." Shang Hongchen's heart held only excitement, only the desire to see her master's pleasure, with no other thoughts, so she naturally failed to catch the meaning in Chen Chuyang's words.

Shang Hongxue stood beside her, very much wanting to interject a reminder, but in the end she said nothing, unwilling to break her sister's joy.

When she arrives at Tianwai Longshe Shan, what awaits her will be terror.

She could imagine how much torment her sister would endure upon reaching Tianwai; Elder Xinran is very strict, harsh in dealing with disciples and those who disobey, and this time, since her husband proactively issued the order, Elder Xinran will naturally obey.

Others might perhaps hold back a little, but Elder Xinran is a swordsman—what is, is; she would not say… cut corners.

"Since you've made up your mind, please step onto it." Shang Hongchen stood at the center of the formation, waited a moment, saw that Chen Chuyang had not followed, and asked doubtfully, "Husband, aren't you coming with me to Tianwai?"

"Didn't I say that I would wait until the Ten Li Fragrance Fairy leaves this world before going to Tianwai? Now I am tied down, so I cannot accompany you to Tianwai; I can only let you go alone to experience it first, how about that?" Chen Chuyang explained.

Shang Hongchen thought it over; going alone is fine—her husband has arranged everything there, and there will be no danger.

She also knew a bit about the situation at Tianwai Longshe Shan; these past days Shang Hongxue had told her some things, but regarding Tianlian Zhenren and Elder Xinran, she had concealed it all, not telling this sister.

"All right." Shang Hongchen nodded, only able to agree.

She knew Chen Chuyang could not leave; the Ten Li Fragrance Fairy is dangerous, so Chen Chuyang must stay here to guarantee the world's safety.

"Husband, Hongxue, goodbye." Shang Hongxue waved her hand, and then her figure vanished from sight.

The transmission formation activated, sending her away.

After she had left, Shang Hongxue could no longer hold back and said, "Brother Chuyang, do you think Shang Hongchen will… scold you after she goes to Tianwai?"

"The next time we meet, she will surely tidy you up."

What awaits Shang Hongchen is not the joy of reunion, but torment.

Thinking of this, Shang Hongxue couldn't help but chuckle; her husband is too scheming, even calculating Shang Hongchen, while poor Shang Hongchen still believed her husband was so good, sending her to Tianwai to enjoy blessings.

"What's there to fear, little girl? When the time comes, you must help me." Chen Chuyang embraced Shang Hongxue, whose body instantly softened; she lowered her head gently: "Okay."

"Little girl, this place is not bad, how about…" Chen Chuyang lecherously glanced at Shang Hongxue.

Shang Hongxue read his gaze, feeling a bit shy, and said, "Brother Chuyang, that's not proper; how about we go back to our room?"

"No, right here, little girl."

"Brother Chuyang, wait, you…"

……

Tianwai Longshe Shan.

Shang Hongchen arrived in Tianwai, and the one who greeted her was Qinglong Daoren, who had long received Chen Chuyang's instructions and said to her, "Come with me."

Shang Hongchen offered no objection, obediently followed; after leaving the cave, she saw Longshe Shan and found that this place was no different from the Longshe Shan where she lived—only the location had changed, and the heavenly-earth spiritual energy was a bit richer.

"Hongchen, you have finally come." A voice rang out, and Tianlian Zhenren appeared before Shang Hongchen.

"Master? Is it you? How are you here?" Shang Hongchen was startled, quickly opening her arms to embrace Tianlian Zhenren; the joy of reunion overflowed on Longshe Shan.

Qinglong Daoren folded his arms, watching this scene, and said to the tardy Elder Xinran, "The person is handed over to you."

Elder Xinran nodded in reply: "No problem; from now on, entrust them to me."

The task, they all knew and had received, so they naturally knew what to do next; after Qinglong Daoren finished the handover, he turned and left, not wanting to be involved in this matter.