Chapter 1814

The only person who could persuade Grandmother to bring her back to Longshe Shan is the second brother right before us; no one else could get Grandmother to act, not even Mother Long Ming could manage that, yet this second brother is playing dumb here—clearly it was his idea, yet he pretends not to know, feigning ignorance—how hateful.

Chen Churan understands her second brother, so she knows the more he acts this way, the more it reveals he has something on his mind; otherwise he wouldn't be so calm and arrogant. Yet Chen Churan can do nothing about Chen Chuyang—she dares not go complain to Mother Long Ming, because Mother is also on the second brother's side, not hers.

Her standing at home is far below that of the second brother, not even matching the eldest brother's; how could she dare go back to the Chen Clan? Everyone there belongs to the second brother, all speaking for him—there's no other reason: the second brother's role is too big; the Chen Clan's present state owes everything to him, while she—what has she contributed to the Chen Clan?

The answer is none—she has done nothing, made no real contribution. Chen Churan knows her position and her function all too well; apart from stamping her feet, what else can she do?

"Second brother, can you stop bullying me? Just agree to let me go to the Spirit Sword Sect, okay?" Chen Churan looked at Chen Chuyang with a wronged expression, hoping the second brother would agree to her instead of continuing to refuse her.

She is truly heartbroken and truly wants to go to the Heaven Sword Sect; she wants to surpass her second brother, to make everyone proud of her—she must go to the Heaven Sword Sect. Staying in the Spirit Sword Sect makes it unlikely she'll surpass her second brother; in this lifetime she has no hope.

Deep down, Chen Churan naturally hopes to surpass Chen Chuyang; even though she knows the chance is very slim, she still wants to try.

"First, I'm not bullying you; second, whether you can leave this world isn't up to me—you need to go and tell Mother. As long as Mother agrees, I don't care." Chen Chuyang shifted all the blame onto Mother Long Ming, keeping himself clean.

If Grandmother won't work, then bring out Mother Long Ming as a shield.

Sure enough, upon hearing that, Chen Churan was completely dumbfounded.

"Second brother, how can you treat me like this? You clearly know Mother won't agree, yet you still want me to go see her—do you think I'm easy to bully?" Chen Churan clenched her fists, intending to use force to settle the matter.

If the soft approach won't work, then we'll go hard.

Chen Chuyang laughed: "Chen Churan, are you sure you want to do this? I forgot to tell you—Mother knows you've returned and is on her way here. When she arrives, you can speak directly to her; don't… bother me with nonsense. Second brother, I have no time to listen to your nonsense."

Chen Churan: "……"

Mother is coming, Chen Churan is about to go crazy—this news, no, it's a disaster.

How can the second brother treat her like this? Bringing out Grandmother isn't enough; he even wants Mother to come—isn't that trying to kill her?

"Second brother, can you send Mother back? I'll just not go to the Heaven Sword Sect—I'll listen to you and go nowhere." Chen Churan softened; she could no longer stay firm. In front of the second brother, she could be firm, or she could… act coquettish.

When it comes to Mother, she truly has no recourse—Mother will really strike. Over these years, Mother's power has increased terrifyingly; Chen Churan knows she is no match for Mother, and when Mother attacks, it's truly vicious.

"It's too late—Mother will be here soon. If you want her to go back, you have to tell her yourself." Chen Chuyang pointed outside; after Mother Long Ming's cultivation rose greatly, reaching Longshe Shan no longer takes much time, unlike before when it also took a long time.

Nowadays, Mother's speed getting here means even half an hour is more than enough.

After Chen Churan returned, Chen Chuyang had already informed Mother; she should arrive shortly.

"Second brother, save me—you can't abandon me, you have to speak up for me." Chen Churan suddenly pleaded, not wanting to face Mother alone.

She sensed Mother's aura outside, drawing ever closer.

Chen Chuyang looked at Chen Churan's frightened expression and smiled: "My dear sister, you needn't be afraid—Mother won't strike you, after all, Mother is so gentle, how could she hit you?"

"Mother hasn't seen you in a long time; she must miss you dearly, so you ought to keep her company—remember that?"

Chen Churan: "……"

Do you believe that?

Anyway, she won't believe it—she knows Mother's character all too well: when gentle, Mother is very gentle, but when she strikes you gently, it leaves a deep impression; if you anger her, sorry, you'll regret it for life.

This time, trying to sneak out of this world to go to the Heaven Sword Sect ends in a miserable fate.

Who would have thought Chen Chuyang would tell Mother? Chen Churan never expected her second brother to be so scheming—so… dark-hearted.

"Alright, don't stare at me like that—Mother's here."

Chen Chuyang smiled, eyes narrowed, pointed outside, and activated the Formation of Longshe Shan; Mother Long Ming's aura arrived, making Chen Churan's body go limp—she knew true terror had come, impossible to dodge or flee, for inside Longshe Shan everything is Formation, she cannot get out.

Mother's figure appeared, and Chen Churan choked out with difficulty: "M-mother."

Long Ming stood before her, eyes slightly narrowed, that gaze fixed on Chen Churan as if saying, "Wait, I'll deal with you later."

She turned her head toward Chen Chuyang, her face instantly breaking into a smile— that gentle demeanor made Chen Churan deeply envious, a look she rarely saw.

"Chuyang, go first—I have something to say to your sister alone."

Chen Chuyang answered with a smile: "All right, Mother."

Chen Churan kept shaking her head, eyes full of refusal, pleading with Chen Chuyang not to leave.

Chen Chuyang wouldn't stay, nor act as a shield; he'd let Mother properly punish this sister—otherwise, Chen Churan would really be done for.

"No, second brother, you… don't go."

Chen Churan pleaded, but unfortunately Chen Chuyang didn't look back.

Only the mother and daughter remained there; no one else entered, everyone tacitly kept their distance, not wanting to become collateral damage.

After seeing Chen Chuyang leave, Long Ming's eyes turned cold, fixed on Chen Churan, cracking her knuckles she said: "Daughter, I haven't seen you in ages—I never expected to meet you here at Longshe Shan. If it weren't for your second brother telling me, I wouldn't have known you'd returned."

"Speak—why do you want to sneak out of this world? Have you even asked for Mother's permission?"

"How dangerous is Tianwai—is it a place you can go? Have you forgotten what Mother told you? Your identity and bloodline are special; without permission, you may go nowhere."

"As a result, you want to sneak away—are you trying to get us killed?"

"Or do you, in your heart, consider us family unimportant?"

"M-mother, daughter… no… no… you…" Chen Churan's words stammered.

Everything was wrong; she knew her tragedy was coming.

Sure enough, the next moment Mother Long Ming struck directly.

"Ahhh!!"

"No, Mother, please."

"No!"