Chapter 180: Bashful Shang Hongxue, Mischievous Chen Chuyang

Shang elder brother, since we've become in-laws, there are some things I won't hide from you: the Wild Dragon Snake isn't something we can get involved with; not getting any is fine, but if we get some, that's all life-threatening.

Think about how many people are watching from the dynasty, and those sects—leaving aside the Yin Gui Sect, just the Heavenly Heart Sect, the Spirit Sword Sect, and some big families—who wouldn't want it? Do you think you could be lucky enough to obtain some Wild Dragon Snake corpses and be able to keep them?

In the end, the person dies, having paid a huge price, gaining nothing, and instead inviting disaster upon themselves—this is not good.

Inviting death upon oneself is still a minor matter; if it brings extermination of the clan, then it's troublesome.

By then, the Shang Clan might be razed outright.

Frankly, the two families of Longshe Cheng are nothing before those big clans; a few experts could wipe them out, let alone those great sects—wanting to destroy them is as easy as squashing an ant.

Not participating is the best and wisest choice; at least it won't bring disaster upon oneself.

I know this too, but missing this opportunity, our Shang Clan...

The opportunity before us is just this one; as the saying goes, 'Heaven's gift not taken brings its own punishment.'

This is the opportunity for the Longshe Cheng families; such a good opportunity appearing at our doorstep—if we don't take it, can we justify it?

Chen Yuan coldly stared at Shang Yingnian, who sighed: 'Ah, actually it's not that I think this way; there are some people in the clan who have this idea, they... are rather stubborn.'

Shang brother, Shang elder brother, people like this should be killed early; keeping them is also a disaster for the family.

The Shang Clan has finally achieved its current scale with difficulty; don't let those people ruin it. Think about it: when Hongxue and Hongchen rise, what does the Shang Clan have to worry about not rising?

Shang Yue could also benefit alongside them; why choose this most dangerous method? Moreover, the news of this Wild Dragon Snake corpse has never been traced to its source—don't you think there's something fishy about this?

Shang Yingnian's face turned gloomy; he knows all this, he just can't make up his mind.

Those people are indeed very active.

He is also one of his relatives; if we really were to act, it's…

You mean?

Chen Yuan said lightly: 'Some things, a little thought makes them clear; as the saying goes, 'Those involved are confused; those on the outside see clearly.' Shang elder brother, you're blinded.'

The news of the Wild Dragon Snake appeared suddenly, spreading quickly; its source couldn't be found, and moreover, the news is half true, half false, attracting much attention—this shows the matter has some truth; otherwise, those people wouldn't swarm into Longshe Cheng all at once.

Moreover, this series of events all indicate one thing: someone is setting up a scheme.

The Wild Dragon Snake corpse may indeed have appeared; that person wants to use others to die for him.

All of this is problematic.

Chen Yuan had long suspected this, but couldn't find anything.

After he gave up competing for the Wild Dragon Snake, the truth he saw became more and more; the deeper the investigation, the more shocking it became.

In the end, he simply gave up, transferred a group of people away, and then, following his son's orders, contracted the Chen Clan personnel to reduce losses.

The Wild Dragon Snake corpse isn't necessary; with his son behind him, what resources are lacking?

Dragon Tooth Rice has been cultivated, and there are many spiritual medicines and fruits, spiritual fish, and pills as well; the quantities are small, but in two or three years they will increase—by then the Chen Clan can still rise swiftly, so there's no need to take the most dangerous path.

If it's the Shang Clan, once Hongxue marries in, she too can share in the prosperity.

Although not as good as the Chen Clan, the future won't be bad either.

I know what to do now.

Shang Yingnian seems to have made up his mind; since Chen Yuan has said all this, how could he not understand?

They, too, are in that person's calculations.

This scheme targets everyone who wants the Wild Dragon Snake corpse.

Once hooked, they will follow that person's layout step by step into the trap, ultimately becoming… someone else's lamb.

No matter what, participating in this brings no benefit.

Shang Yingnian has clarified the key point: no benefit, accompanied by great danger; one misstep and the Shang Clan could be exterminated from then on.

Such a losing deal cannot be done.

Shang elder brother, rest assured; from now on you and I will be one family—what the Chen Clan has naturally includes Hongxue.

Chen Yuan's remark was very clever; he didn't mention the Shang Clan.

If the Shang Clan wants it, that's fine—just a trade will do.

As for Hongxue, she will be the future daughter-in-law and can help out.

Then I thank you, younger brother, for your support.

……

Men's chats are separate.

Women's chats are the same; Long Ming and Jiang Luolan again began mutual business praise.

This is the old custom: they praise each other's children and praise each other.

In the boudoir, Chen Chuyang lay on Shang Hongxue's bed, feeling the girl's bed—it was soft and comfortable.

Shang Hongxue sat beside him, giving Chen Chuyang an annoyed glance.

"Chuyang elder brother, don't mess around; you should go back too, they're calling you."

"I know, not in a hurry."

Chen Chuyang sat up, holding the girl; the girl was light, not heavy.

Shang Hongxue's face flushed red; their relationship had already progressed further.

Feeling Chuyang elder brother's breath, the hot air made her heart feel uneasy.

Shang Hongxue quickly stood up; she couldn't continue, or she'd make a mistake.

"Cough cough cough, Chuyang elder brother, uncle and aunt are looking for you."

Chen Chuyang looked at his right hand, which retained a faint fragrance; it was a bit regrettable.

He stood up; Shang Hongxue was startled and stepped back.

He opened the door; Shang Hongxue quickly gave Chen Chuyang a look, indicating he should go back.

"Little girl, you… you're really bad."

"Chuyang brother, hurry up and go, wait, my parents are coming."

Shang Hongxue hurriedly pushed him out, afraid that he would linger here, and she herself would make a mistake.

Her face flushed, she used her body to block the door, not letting Chuyang brother in.

She would really make a mistake.

Still not allowed.

Even if it were allowed, it still couldn't be at this time, still at home; what if her parents come looking for her?

At that time, it would be very embarrassing.

Shang Hongxue calmed for a while, then she calmed down, and her breathing returned to normal.

The redness on her face hadn't completely faded; thinking of Chuyang brother's messing around, she thought he was terrible.

"Chuyang brother really, always bullying others, hum."

She puffed her lips, pretending to be angry, but she wasn't... truly angry.

She lowered her head, becoming even more shy.

After tidying her clothes, Shang Hongxue turned around, opened the door, just as Chen Chuyang turned his head, frightening her so she hurriedly closed the door.

Chen Chuyang gave a wicked smile and said, "Do you think you can escape?"

You can escape the first, but not the fifteenth.

Shang Hongxue, this little girl, is still quite promising, and has quite a figure.

What he likes most is the shy Shang Hongxue, she's really too cute.

After teasing, Chen Chuyang didn't linger here; his parents were looking for him, the engagement had already been set, only the final step remained—when the time came they would marry, and Shang Hongxue would be his woman.

At that time, you could do anything; even if this girl wanted to resist, it wouldn't work.