Chapter 506: Shang Clan and Chen Clan Conspire to Seize White Crane Town

"How's White Crane Town?" Chen Shen.

Chen Shen shook his head: "I don't know; they're still fighting there, no outcome yet."

Inside Baihu Cheng, security is tight and the whole town is sealed off.

After receiving Shang Hongxue's warning, Shang Yingnian acted according to her words, and then a plague broke out in White Crane Town. Up to now, Baihu Cheng has so far escaped disaster, but this calamity has not vanished, and they cannot be careless.

Chen Shen, like him, has been watching the outside the whole time, but he dares not let outsiders enter; they can go out, but not come in.

Once they go out, they can never return. Baihu Cheng has suffered a disaster and doesn't want to experience another. Shang Yingnian cannot afford to lose, and the Chen Clan feels the same; they cannot afford a loss. Their families are on the rise, and if they get caught, it would be a devastating blow.

They're not afraid of a thousand chances, but of that one unlikely chance.

"The plague beast probably hasn't been eliminated yet. The Black Dragon Guard has surrounded White Crane Town, and lately more and more Black Dragon Guard troops have poured in, presumably after spotting the plague beast's trail."

"I don't dare go in, nor get close; I can only watch from afar. Inside White Crane Town, essentially everyone has been infected, and few of those people could survive."

"This plague came too suddenly; if it weren't for Chuyang's nephew's pill, we might also have?"

This plague, compared to the last, is faster, more terrifying, and its contagious power is stronger.

The plague beast's strength has increased, making its effects even more terrifying.

Even cultivators with lower levels can be infected, which is very bad news. Inside White Crane Town, probably no one can escape disaster, just like the original Baihu Cheng; they cannot be careless, nor can they approach White Crane Town.

Shang Yingnian heard this, frowned, and said, "From this, the plague beast has become stronger; can the Black Dragon Guard kill it?"

"And there's a mastermind behind the plague beast; without finding him, this plague cannot end."

The plague beast is merely a vanguard, a bait placed openly to draw their attention; the real horror is the hidden mastermind behind the scenes, who pulls the strings. As long as he lives, the plague cannot cease.

Moreover, this plague could become even more terrifying.

By then, cultivators might also get infected.

As the plague grows stronger, the plague beast's power surges, and those insects become unstoppable.

Ordinary true Qi may be unable to resist.

The pill given by Chen Chuyang's son-in-law can prevent it, but later it cannot truly eradicate the plague.

"Right, those Black Dragon Guard members are also searching for the mastermind."

Chen Shen said deeply, "But how could it be that easy to find?"

"I don't know if Chuyang's nephew is watching this side; if he makes a move, perhaps he could locate that mastermind and kill him."

In his mind, his inability to find the mastermind doesn't mean Chuyang can't find him.

Chen Chuyang, however, is invincible.

At least, that's how he sees it.

Shang Yingnian nodded deeply, showing agreement.

"Yes, Chuyang's son-in-law hasn't shown any sign; it seems he hasn't found the mastermind's location either. As for us, we shouldn't act rashly for now; first protect ourselves."

"What does Chen Yuan say?"

Chen Shen replied, "My elder brother has already sent my second brother here; he'll arrive soon."

"Is Chen Yuan not coming?" Shang Yingnian was a bit worried; if Chen Chen comes, this place would still be very dangerous.

Baihu Cheng cannot suffer a mishap; they've poured too much effort into rebuilding it, and if it were destroyed like this, the Shang Clan would incur huge losses.

The Chen Clan also invested many resources; Baihu Cheng must not suffer any incident.

If Chen Yuan doesn't step forward, I'm afraid...

"Don't worry, my second brother coming will be the same."

Chen Shen didn't even have to think; it was obvious—his elder brother is stationed at Longshe Cheng and won't rush to Baihu Cheng.

At most, the second brother arrives; with him and Shang Yingnian, there are three condensing pills here, enough to protect Baihu Cheng.

As long as they don't act recklessly or court disaster, there'll be no problem.

Besides, Chuyang's nephew has been watching the surroundings; if anything serious happens, he'll definitely show up.

He believes this absolutely.

……

Chen Chen arrived at Baihu Cheng, entered it once more, and was startled.

The reconstruction of Baihu Cheng is proceeding very quickly; a town is completed in a short time, and there are quite a few people inside.

On the Shang Clan side, most have relocated here; he arrived at the Shang Clan, met Shang Yingnian and his third younger brother, and after some small talk,

"Shang Yingnian, third brother, the elder brother sent me here; besides helping, there's another matter."

Chen Chen went straight to the point, not wanting idle chatter.

Shang Yingnian waved his hand and said, "But it's fine to speak."

Chen Shen, pondering, soon understood his second brother's meaning and retorted, "Second brother, does elder brother have designs on White Crane Town?"

Chen Chen smiled appreciatively; indeed, his third brother is clever—after a simple hint, he immediately understood.

"Correct, White Crane Town must not be destroyed; the plague beast must be eliminated."

"As for the mastermind, there's no need to worry for now; Chuyang will act."

Shang Yingnian, while delighted, was also full of worry: "Chen Chen, White Crane Town is not easy to intervene in; it's all Black Dragon Guard people, our men can't get close, and besides, the plague beast is strong; it's not something we can kill."

Baihu Cheng hasn't fully stabilized yet, yet they're already scheming about White Crane Town, aren't they?

The Shang Clan and Chen Clan have limited personnel; controlling two towns is already at the limit.

Chen Chen explained, "That's correct; after this, White Crane Town is basically ruined. Elder brother's intention is to seize White Crane Town while it hasn't been completely written off yet."

"We only need to take over the people inside and White Crane Town; the rest doesn't require us to act."

Shang Yingnian frowned, "Then... how do we deal with those plagues?"

He has no way to solve it.

When Chen Chuyang intervenes, it's also... hard to control.

The Black Dragon Guard, the mastermind behind the scenes, as well as the Yin Gui Sect and the Heavenly Heart Sect — they certainly don't want them controlling too many towns.

Chen Chen smiled and said, "Since I dare say this, I naturally have a way to resolve it."

With that, he took out a bottle of pills and said slowly, "These are pills refined by nephew Chuyang, specifically to counter plagues."

"And this other kind of pill is the antidote, which can cure the plague's poison."

"With these two medicines in hand, we need not fear the plague."

"As for the Black Dragon Guard, you need not worry — they will not stop us."

Chen Shen said excitedly, "Nephew Chuyang has come down the mountain?"

"Not yet, but he has already sent word."

Before coming, Chen Chen had seen Chen Chuyang and received his instructions; the pills were also given by Chen Chuyang.

He told him to be well prepared, so he wouldn't be caught unable to react when the time came.