Chapter 428: Baihu Cheng, Spring Medicine?

By the way, third uncle, what was this trip up the mountain for?

Third Uncle Chen Shen's expression turned solemn; he had been indulgent for three days and almost forgot his duty.

Nephew Chuyang, Baihu Cheng is gone, do you know?

The news of Baihu Cheng couldn't be contained; a town with tens of thousands of people just disappeared like that.

Moreover, a plague spread out; Longshe Cheng here was relatively fine, with little turmoil, but the surrounding towns were miserable.

The plague's surge headed toward those towns; fortunately, the Great Qi Dynasty and the Heavenly Heart Sect intervened, stopping one wave of the plague, preventing further spread—but that outbreak was not completely eradicated.

The demon beast that caused the plague has vanished; if it reappears, it will trigger an even more terrifying plague. During this time, people around have been searching for that plague beast; the dynasty has paid a price, not a small one.

The Heavenly Heart Sect is the same: if they knew, they would immediately become its disciples, gaining resources and status instantly, driving many families and cultivators mad; they voluntarily seek the plague beast and also matters related to Baihu Cheng.

The surroundings were in utter chaos; that turmoil persisted for a long time, gradually spreading to more distant places.

"I know." Chen Chuyang nodded, having witnessed Baihu Cheng's destruction.

"You know?" Third Uncle Chen Shen looked at Chen Chuyang in surprise, blinking.

"Exactly, I found out even sooner than you."

Third Uncle asked: "How did you know? Could it be that you were also at the scene that day?"

Chen Chuyang smiled, said nothing, and waited for Third Uncle to speak.

Third Uncle didn't get the answer he expected, looking at this nephew with puzzlement; given his cultivation, knowing some secret matters isn't strange.

Chen Shen didn't dwell on the issue; since the nephew didn't want to speak, he couldn't force him.

"The plague appeared; everyone in Baihu Cheng died, leaving no remains."

"Nephew, you should be careful lately; I heard the sects above have started fighting, the Great Qi Dynasty is in turmoil there, and could collapse at any moment."

"Our Chen Clan holds a small plot of Longshe Cheng; for now we're fine, but pity the Shang Clan—they had just set their sights on Baihu Cheng, yet…"

"This time, the Shang Clan came to us; they won't leave Longshe Cheng for now—outside is very dangerous and complicated."

The Shang Clan's relocation plan has been put on hold.

Baihu Cheng is gone; such a town, even if you went there, would be useless.

No one can guarantee the plague won't break out again, or that Baihu Cheng won't once more become a battlefield for those people.

In their eyes, the Shang Clan is no different from ants.

The families inside Baihu Cheng were not weak, yet they had no power to resist and were all slaughtered.

After all, Longshe Cheng remains the safest; Chen Chuyang is suppressing things here, and nothing major has happened.

"They really aren't suited to relocate; now, it's not appropriate."

Chen Chuyang nodded; outside, it's too chaotic.

Suddenly, utter chaos erupted, beyond his expectations.

All previous arrangements and calculations are now useless.

However, Chen Chuyang inwardly supports the Shang Clan moving; Baihu Cheng is now the most suitable place to live, with those people gone and no other forces joining—perhaps a good opportunity.

At worst, Chen Chuyang will incorporate Baihu Cheng into his defensive zone; then no one will dare to attack it.

Baihu Cheng is closest to Longshe Shan; Chen Chuyang can control and suppress it.

This matter needs to be discussed properly with his father-in-law.

The Shang Clan side is probably also worried.

Their industries likely suffered partial destruction; the loss from Baihu Cheng's disappearance this time is severe.

"However."

"However what? Nephew Chuyang, do you have some idea?"

Third Uncle Chen Shen pressed further, wanting to know Chen Chuyang's thoughts; nowadays Longshe Cheng's peace is thanks to whom, Chen Shen is still quite clear.

Where Chen Chuyang is, that is the stable place; with him, Longshe Cheng is as stable as Mount Tai.

Baihu Cheng, perhaps also……

"Go to the Shang Clan and urge them to head to Baihu Cheng quickly; I'll keep watch there."

"From now on, both Baihu Cheng and Longshe Cheng are my territory."

When he said this, Chen Chuyang stood proudly between heaven and earth, his heroic spirit soaring.

Once these words were spoken, who would dare to refute?

Chen Shen gazed at his nephew before him and saw an aura of dominance.

That aura of dominance, unlike his elder brother's—never seen on the elder brother—now on Chen Chuyang's person, convinces everyone.

"I understand; after coming down the mountain, I'll go straight to the Shang Clan to discuss things thoroughly with Shang Yingnian."

"Hmm."

Relocation, such a major undertaking, must not be rushed.

The Chen Clan and the Shang Clan will consult together to mutually rebuild Baihu Cheng.

It requires considerable manpower and resources, and we must also prevent other forces from intervening.

The dynasty and the Heavenly Heart Sect might not intervene, but other small families could.

Moreover, what if the plague beast that left were to return?

These issues all need careful consideration; we cannot simply relocate.

Specific details need to be discussed; finally, a plan is worked out and then executed.

Chen Chuyang being able to say that line shows he has taken action; Baihu Cheng belongs to them.

The Chen Clan also needs to occupy a certain share in Baihu Cheng to do business—naturally they should have everything, just as in Longshe Cheng, the Shang Clan's resources and shops are theirs, while the Chen Clan remains inactive.

As for distribution, we also want to work it out in advance.

"Nephew Chuyang, really no problem?"

Don't worry, Third Uncle. With me here, they won't dare cause trouble.

Whether it's the Heavenly Heart Sect, the Spirit Sword Sect, the Great Qi Dynasty, or those demonic beasts, whoever seeks death, I, as nephew, don't mind sending them to the afterlife.

As he spoke, killing intent burst forth.

It pierced through Longshe Shan and enveloped Baihu Cheng.

Inside and outside Baihu Cheng, all was suppressed by this killing intent.

In an instant, inside and outside Baihu Cheng, all fell silent.

Chen Chuyang glanced over, suppressing everything; inside Baihu Cheng, there was not a single person.

With those words, Third Uncle can rest easy.

Chen Shen nodded: "Leave the upcoming matters to Third Uncle; Third Uncle will handle them perfectly."

Thank you for the trouble, Third Uncle.

Uncle and nephew, don't say that. As for the pill, Chuyang nephew, refine some more; preferably weaken the efficacy a bit.

Before leaving, Third Uncle leaned in and said this.

That look was very mysterious.

Chen Chuyang instantly understood. All right, this Third Uncle wants an aphrodisiac; it seems he has realized the true effect of Chen Chuyang's pill.

That kind of pill will surely have good sales; if possible, perhaps?

Fine, Third Uncle, wait a few days and I'll bring you a batch of pills, so that you……

The two men exchanged a glance; those who understand, understand.