Chapter 385: Top-grade Spiritual Artifact Giant Dragon Alchemy Furnace

"Hongchen, are you going back to the Heavenly Heart Sect?"

"Yes, Father, Mother, the daughter will go back."

"Shang Hongchen had relaxed over many days, and finally wanted to leave; the Shang Clan no longer needed her help, and there was no place for her to intervene."

"Father succeeded in condensing a golden core, Mother is close, Hongxue can already cultivate, younger brother Shang Yue's strength and cultivation have improved a lot; given this situation, the worries she had before don't exist; this time she returns mainly to deal with Fang Yue and the Fang clan, and incidentally settle all trivial matters; after returning this time, she will definitely work hard to cultivate, she must condense a golden core; if she doesn't condense a golden core, she won't come down the mountain."

"Next time she returns, no one knows when; she will tell everyone that she, Shang Hongchen, is a genius; this failure does not mean anything; only the genius who survives to the end is a true genius, and she is that genius."

"Shang Yue's face lit up with joy, but he quickly hid it, so his older sister wouldn't see and be hurt."

"Jiang Luolan was somewhat surprised, taking her daughter's hand and asking: 'Hongchen, you don't need to rush back home; the family needs you, the Heavenly Heart Sect.'"

"She very much wanted to say that not going to the Heavenly Heart Sect would be fine; it would be better to stay in Longshe Cheng, where it's safe, the necessary resources won't be lacking, and it's no worse than cultivating in the Heavenly Heart Sect."

"Even better, Jiang Luolan couldn't bear to have her daughter leave her for too long; her heart was deeply torn, knowing that if the daughter stayed at home she would surely cause a commotion, and then cause many troubles; she wanted the daughter to stay home, yet she didn't want the daughter..."

"Very complicated."

"Shang Yingnian echoed, saying: 'Yes, Hongchen, you can completely stay at home; on the Heavenly Heart Sect's side, if they were to interrogate you, wouldn't that be?'"

"The deaths of Zhang Zuohao and Fang Yue mean the Heavenly Heart Sect cannot possibly let her off easily; after returning, she will definitely be interrogated, which is an unavoidable process; as for how the interrogation will be conducted, it's unknown."

"The Shang Clan is currently no match for the Heavenly Heart Sect; as long as they stay in Longshe Cheng and don't leave, the Heavenly Heart Sect dares not storm into Longshe Cheng to cause trouble, nor dare to act against them, as long as Chen Chuyang, the worthy son-in-law, remains, they are safe."

"'Father, this matter needs a resolution; the daughter cannot avoid it, nor can she bring disaster to the Shang Clan.'"

"'Heavenly Heart Sect, the daughter must return.'"

"Shang Hongchen saw the worry on her father's face and forced a smile: 'Father, Mother, you believe in the daughter; the daughter can resolve this.'"

"Shang Yingnian opened his mouth to speak, but seeing his daughter's gaze, he sensibly closed his mouth."

"Jiang Luolan beside them was the same; they could not... keep the daughter."

"'Daughter, you must be careful; if you cannot resolve it, return to the Shang Clan, and the Shang Clan can protect you.'"

"'I understand, Father.'"

"Shang Hongchen smiled, turned, and left, walking out of the Shang Clan."

"She left; she did not want to stay, nor did she want to become Chen Chuyang's subordinate."

"Staying in Longshe Cheng, she could not shamelessly go to Longshe Shan to cultivate, nor could she accept Chen Chuyang's aid."

"She could not do that."

"Leaving is the only choice."

"This is also the result of her many days of thought; leaving Longshe Cheng gives her a chance to surpass Chen Chuyang."

"The only opportunity, her dignity and pride tell her, she must go out."

"The outside world is vast; if the Heavenly Heart Sect won't do, she will go to an even broader place; she must surpass them."

"Standing outside the gate of Longshe Cheng, Shang Hongchen turned around and looked at the town behind her."

"The mottled city walls bore the marks of time."

"A heavy feeling welled up; seeing the city walls again, Shang Hongchen's lips twitched, but she couldn't utter a word, turned, entered the carriage, and disappeared down that small road."

"The Shang Clan; Shang Yue saw his older sister's departing silhouette and exhaled a breath."

"'Phew, my older sister has finally left; my happy life is back.'"

"He felt very refreshed; without Shang Hongchen's oppression and coercion, his life became much better."

"At least, he can be very free."

"Shang Yingnian glanced at his son and coldly said: 'Shang Yue, you have been lax lately.'"

"'Father, I will definitely strive to cultivate and will not be lazy again.'"

"Shang Yue knew exactly what his father wanted to say; he immediately promised, and promised again and again."

"He certainly did not want to go to Longshe Shan to suffer hardship, nor did he want to follow his older sister to the Heavenly Heart Sect."

"The Shang Clan is fine, Longshe Cheng is fine; even if he went to Longshe Shan, he would not go to the Heavenly Heart Sect."

"Shang Yingnian gave a contemptuous smile: 'Best be so; otherwise, you, get lost to Longshe Shan for your father.'"

"'Father, I guarantee.'"

"Jiang Luolan puffed out a laugh; this father-son pair is truly... laughable."

"Looking outward, Jiang Luolan muttered: 'Hongchen, you are still so stubborn; sometimes pride makes one embarrassed.'"

"The eldest daughter who refuses to bow her head is stubborn all her life."

"This failure woke her up; hoping she can cultivate well, change her nature a bit, not be as before, contemptuous of everyone, which is very bad and easily offends people."

"The Heavenly Heart Sect is not like home or Longshe Cheng; if one offends people there, they can all help resolve it, but inside the Heavenly Heart Sect, only the daughter can rely on herself."

"'Sigh.'"

"Shang Yingnian embraced Jiang Luolan and comforted: 'Hongchen has grown up; she will handle it herself.'"

"'Mm.'"

"The daughter has grown up; like a young eagle, she will eventually soar the skies."

"On Longshe Shan."

"A violent jolt forced Chen Qinger's cultivation to stop."

"Another jolt; these days, there have been many jolts."

"Once a day; this time, it is already the ninth."

"'What is Chuyang elder brother doing? Causing such a huge commotion.'"

"'Could it be that he is cultivating some divine ability? Or perhaps he is doing something dangerous?'"

"The secluded Chuyang elder brother had no other movement and did not appear; the formations in the room could not completely block everything, shaking the whole Longshe Shan; fortunately the disturbance was not large, and it had no effect on the spring water and spiritual herbs."

"Chen Qinger's cultivation was also forced to stop."

"Unable to cultivate."

It was utterly impossible to cultivate in peace.

She sheathed her sword, stood silently, and waited.

Shang Hongxue also came up, standing beside her.

Chuyang-gege, what exactly are you doing? You've caused such a huge commotion, scaring everyone to death.

Chen Qinger answered with a smile: "I don't know; if you want to know, you can go ask him."

The door was pushed open.

Chen Chuyang walked out, smiling broadly.

Stepping out with happy steps, inside his dantian there appeared an additional Alchemy Furnace, somewhat similar to the Giant Flame Alchemy Furnace yet also different; a Wild Dragon Snake coiled around it, its massive form encircling the entire Alchemy Furnace.

The Giant Dragon Alchemy Furnace, an upgraded Alchemy Furnace, is a top-grade Spiritual Artifact, just like the Dragon Bone Sword.

This refining was a great success; Chen Chuyang was delighted, having acquired two Spiritual Artifacts. These two artifacts will have a significant impact on him—first nurture them for a while, then use them later to test the Giant Flame Alchemy Furnace's effect.

Chuyang-gege, what have you been up to these days?

Shang Hongxue clung to Chen Chuyang again, swaying her body and asking coquettishly.

Her little mouth puffed out, looking quite sexy.

Chen Qinger was unfazed; she had seen this scene countless times and was already used to it.

At first or second glance, one might think they're being unrestrained and heedless of their image; after seeing it a few more times, one becomes immune.