Chapter 658: Shang Hongchen knelt down

Shang Hongchen took her younger brother Shang Yue and left the Shang Clan, heading toward Longshe Shan.

The missing Shang Yingnian and his wife came out to see them off.

Jiang Luolan said worriedly, "Do you think Hongchen will run into trouble this time?"

"It won't happen, rest assured, Chuyang has his wits about him, he won't act rashly." Shang Yingnian said confidently.

"He doesn't know about others, but this son-in-law is still good, he handles things with discretion and won't embarrass Hongchen."

"Even if it's embarrassing, it's the eldest daughter's own fault—who let her discard a good husband, finding fault here and there; now it's fine, such a good husband has gone to her younger sister. In judging people, the second daughter is the best, far better than this eldest daughter Shang Hongchen."

"Her standards are too high—that's the eldest daughter's problem."

"\"After what happened between Hongchen and Chuyang, what if—\" Jiang Luolan still worried."

"Back then, Hongchen was in the wrong; although she apologized and the matter is past, who knows what Chen Chuyang thinks? What does my eldest daughter think?"

"My younger daughter Hongxue has found a good family; she doesn't want to see Hongxue's family ruined, nor does she want the eldest daughter to see Chen Chuyang—if she can avoid going, she won't let her go, lest something bad happen; by then it would be bad."

"It's bad for everyone; better not to meet, to part ways—how nice that would be."

"Best would be for the eldest daughter to stay and cultivate in the Heavenly Heart Sect, never to return."

"Sometimes, the more you worry about something, the more it comes to pass."

"Jiang Luolan had a terrible headache; this was her inner worry, which she kept from her husband."

"Shang Yingnian took his wife's hand and comforted her: 'Don't worry, it's fine.'"

"\"Besides, Hongxue that girl is there; although she says bad things about Hongchen, she won't really be harsh. \""

"\"As for their matters, let them settle it themselves; we won't interfere. \""

"Shang Yingnian certainly knows his wife's thoughts—the eldest daughter and Chen Chuyang are fated not to be together."

"How to handle their relationship in the future is their business; they can't worry about it."

"That girl Hongxue will know what to do; on that point, he feels reassured."

"\"Ah. \""

"Jiang Luolan sighed: 'I hope so.'"

"The couple held hands, gazing into the distance, their brows furrowed, not daring to... take another look."

"At the foot of Longshe Shan."

"Shang Hongchen looked at the mountains shrouded in mist, unable to see the exact location of Longshe Shan."

"Compared to before, that layer of mist has become denser, spreading outward by several kilometers at least."

"The mist is thick, never dissipating, always present."

"Both spiritual sense and sight are blocked; direction cannot be seen at all."

"\"Big sister, do you see? Longshe Shan has changed greatly; the shrouded area has doubled, the mist blocks the way—if you're unfamiliar with the path, you can't find the direction; wouldn't it be better to go back now? \""

"Shang Yue tried to take the chance to go back; Shang Hongchen gave him a sideways glance and said, 'We've come all this way—how could we leave?'"

"\"... \""

"Shang Yue felt helpless; indeed, the elder sister never turns back."

"\"Let's go. \""

"Shang Hongchen walked ahead, following the route from memory; after not long, she seemed to have lost her way."

"Shang Yue said, 'Maybe I should lead the way.'"

"He couldn't stand it—this elder sister is really clueless; before he thought she was smart and knew everything."

"Shang Hongchen gave a bitter smile, caught up, made a sarcastic remark, but said nothing."

"After walking a stretch, Shang Yue moved quickly, not lingering long."

"Shang Hongchen followed all the way; if not for this brother letting her keep pace, she might have fallen behind."

"\"We've arrived. \""

"Before them lay the true Longshe Shan."

"Shang Yue took out a jade slip and sent a message to the second sister."

"Soon after, the formation opened and the mist dispersed."

"Shang Yue walked the familiar path upward; Shang Hongchen followed, passing through the misty passage into the true Longshe Shan."

"\"Whoosh whoosh whoosh. \""

"Shang Yue took a few deep breaths; dense spiritual qi entered his body, circulated once, and he exhaled a mouthful of turbid air."

"A fresh fragrance drifted over Longshe Shan—fruit scent, the aroma of spiritual herbs, plus the smells of dragon-tooth rice and dragon-blood rice—blending together to create Longshe Shan's loveliness."

"\"This place is still good, such a fragrant smell. \""

"Shang Yue looked around familiarly; not much had changed, except there was a lot more farmland."

"Mountain spring water flowed, spiritual qi drifted."

"The busy people remained busy, accustomed to life here, no longer wanting to leave the mountain."

"This place is truly a secluded paradise, with no danger, no crisis whatsoever."

"Shang Hongchen looked at the Longshe Shan before her; unlike her memory, it seemed the mountain had grown taller."

"The spiritual qi was very dense; before her eyes, spiritual herbs grew thickly, like a cave-heaven blessed land."

"\"Let's go, elder sister; the second sister is waiting for us up the mountain. \""

"Shang Yue led the way, walking upward; finally he saw the busy second sister, who was cooking."

"The fragrant dragon-blood rice gave off a faint aroma."

"There was also plenty of meat; a pot of rice, all theirs."

"On the table were plenty of fruits, all spiritual fruits from Longshe Shan."

"Chen Chuyang sat in a chair, waiting for them to arrive."

"Second sister, brother-in-law."

Shang Yue gave a cute shout, a fart sat beside Chen Chuyang, and he ate spirit fruit heartily.

The spirit fruit rarely seen down the mountain can be eaten freely here.

After eating several spirit fruits, Shang Yue said contentedly, "It's still better at brother-in-law's place—spirit fruit can be eaten freely."

If you like it, stay—we happen to be short-staffed on the mountain.

"Cough cough cough." Shang Yue hurriedly coughed and waved his hand: "No, my father needs me."

Shang Hongchen saw her master Tianlian Zhenren, who was working.

That back view, that busy figure—you could tell at a glance.

Standing there, staring for a long time, even the master who had never done work started working.

In her heart, she couldn't help but feel a pang.

Tianlian Zhenren noticed Shang Hongchen's arrival, lifted his head, glanced, then continued working with his head down.

Chen Chuyang sized up Shang Hongchen—compared to before, not much had changed; her cultivation had risen considerably, but she still hadn't formed a golden core.

This pace is a bit slow.

Shang Hongchen turned, saw Chen Chuyang's assessing gaze, and she too began to assess him.

After looking for a while, she saw nothing.

Just like an ordinary person.

The two sized each other up bluntly, with no courtesy.

Shang Yue hurried to his second sister's side, choking up: "Second sister, will they start fighting?"

Shang Hongxue said irritably, "You really hope they'll fight?"

Shang Yue quickly nodded: "Exactly—ideally brother-in-law would properly educate the elder sister, so she knows what a strong one is; otherwise she truly doesn't know life or death, daring to take any mission."

The words fell.

Plop.

Shang Hongchen knelt down, her knees going weak.

She hit the ground hard; Shang Yue and Shang Hongxue exchanged a glance.

Their pupils trembled; at that moment they couldn't react.

Shang Yue's mouth opened wide enough to fit a fist.

"Second sister, the elder sister has knelt down."

"I saw it." Shang Hongxue watched the elder sister kneel down, with no sign.

Looking at Chen Chuyang again, it was clear this was her husband's intention; she unhappily glanced at him.

Chen Chuyang gave a smile in response to his wife; Shang Hongxue stayed silent, letting them work it out themselves.

This time, the elder sister is definitely in for no good.

Kneeling down is quite good.