Chapter 660: Shang Hongchen: Could he be trying to catch them all in one net?

"Not you?"

Shang Hongchen narrowed his eyes and questioned: "If it's not you, then let me get up."

Otherwise, I won't believe your words.

Shang Hongxue was dumbfounded; she never expected things to end up like this, with Shang Yue distancing himself from her and even those eyes doubting her. If she didn't go over to help the older sister up, that would likely confirm this suspicion; the problem is that helping the older sister up earlier also confirmed it.

No matter whether she goes or not, those two will consider her the behind-the-scenes black hand; it's too much for her.

Shang Hongxue shot a glance at Chen Chuyang, asking for his opinion; Chen Chuyang never expected these two siblings to be so clever, so quickly finding a way to break the situation, and even letting the little Hongxue take the bait, leaving her in an awkward spot, neither up nor down.

This is a yang scheme; Chen Chuyang has no way out, and this blame— the little Hongxue must inevitably take it.

"Older sister, you must believe me—I really didn't do anything, I didn't do anything."

Shang Hongxue repeatedly insisted she was innocent, had done nothing, and was met with Shang Hongchen's doubtful gaze.

Shang Yue beside her spoke sarcastically: "Second sister, you don't need to explain; we believe you."

Your gaze is all doubtful; it's obvious you don't trust me. Shang Hongxue is exhausted; had she known, she wouldn't have come over or gotten involved. Now it's fine—she gained nothing, only made a mess of herself.

She really wanted to cry; at this moment, she wanted to leave this place.

"I..."

"Chuyang brother, spare my older sister—she knows she was wrong, let her get up."

Chen Chuyang looked at the wronged little lass, loosened that pressure, no longer Protector of Shang Hongchen.

Originally he didn't intend to be the Protector for too long; just punish this woman to let her know he's the master of the mountain; without his permission, nobody's help would work, even if it were Shang Hongchen, his own sister-in-law, it wouldn't do.

It's a matter of principle; nobody gets any face.

Shang Hongchen stood up, trembling, about to kneel at any moment, gritting his teeth to hold himself up, refusing to let himself kneel—losing face once is enough; there can't be a second time.

She quickly retreated, distancing herself from Chen Chuyang; only then did she realize how terrifying Chen Chuyang was, as the third brother said—a single glance made her kneel. After Shang Hongchen realized this, many of her thoughts were dispelled.

There were some words she didn't dare to say.

Afraid of being Protector again, the feeling of kneeling on the ground is unpleasant.

Shang Yue looked at the frightened older sister, inwardly wanting to laugh, he held it in, not letting himself laugh out loud.

"Brother-in-law, it's been a while; you're becoming more handsome."

"Really? Where exactly have you become more handsome?"

"Your face, and your features, brother-in-law, are becoming more attractive."

Maybe this is the nourishment of love.

Shang Yue fawns over his brother-in-law, simply not wanting his brother-in-law to cause him trouble.

After all, this time he accompanied the older sister up the mountain.

"Your eye for things is not bad; I didn't expect that after being down the mountain for so long, your eye is still this good."

Chen Chuyang raised his hand and patted Shang Yue's shoulder, which scared Shang Yue.

Shang Yue let out a breath of relief; he was afraid his brother-in-law would attack him, but it seems he was overthinking.

As expected, the brother-in-law still likes to hear nice words.

"Brother-in-law, this time it's not me wanting to go up the mountain; it's the older sister forcing me to go up the mountain, sigh."

"Understood, understood, brother-in-law understands you."

Why would a man make things difficult for another man?

He exerted force with his hand, and Shang Yue fell prone.

His whole body lay prone on the ground, unable to move.

He couldn't get up; Shang Yue wanted to cry, his face touching the earth, still unable to get up, as an earthy stench rushed into his nose.

Not any better than the older sister, Shang Yue hurriedly begged for mercy: "Brother-in-law, I was wrong, I shouldn't have done that, I really was wrong, there won't be a next time."

"Look at you, why lie down for nothing; the ground is cold, don't lie prone, it's bad for your body."

Saying that, Chen Chuyang helped up this little brother-in-law; it had been a while, he wanted to give him a warning, lest he not know who the true boss is.

On Longshe Shan, he, Chen Chuyang, is the sole master.

Shang Yue met his brother-in-law's gaze, quickly lowered his head, and explained: "Brother-in-law, I feel bitter inside; the older sister forced me, my parents schemed against me—if I don't come, I'll get beaten; if I do come, I'll still get beaten, sigh."

"Brother-in-law, this is a nice thing I'm presenting to you as filial piety."

He took out the nice things he had prepared for a long time from his bosom and gave them all to Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang saw this, took it without showing emotion, satisfiedly said: "You say you, if you'd done this earlier it would've been fine; any injuries? Did you touch anything?"

This attitude, this treatment—completely different.

Real, too real.

"Brother-in-law, I'm fine." Shang Yue laughed and cried; the brother-in-law is still the same brother-in-law, unchanged.

After all this time, he's still the same.

"Brother-in-law, these days I haven't been busy for nothing; every day I handle many things and also look for various nice things for you."

"You don't know; these nice things are hard to find now; I went through great hardship to find just this bit."

Chen Chuyang patted his shoulder, relievedly said: "Not bad, brother-in-law is very satisfied; keep it up."

That's it.

Now there's nothing.

No further text.

Shang Yue blinked, wanting some elixirs; the brother-in-law's elixirs have side effects, but they're all top-quality.

After waiting a while, the brother-in-law seemed not to understand his words, simply refusing to give elixirs.

Shang Yue didn't dare to remind him; he was afraid.

"Chen Chuyang, what must I do to get you to let my master come down the mountain?" Shang Hongchen stepped forward, gnashing his teeth as he asked.

After hesitating for a long time, she still asked.

The task cannot be left undone, Master; I cannot stay on the mountain forever.

The Heavenly Heart Sect needs the Master, and she also needs the Master.

Tianlian Zhenren stopped working, glanced over here, and waited for Chen Chuyang's answer.

Chen Chuyang showed no reaction, silently watching Shang Hongchen; indeed, this woman's purpose in coming up the mountain was to seek Tianlian Zhenren.

"State whatever conditions you want; as long as I can do it, I will do it."

"Resources, cultivation methods, spirit stones, or elixirs and weapons—name a number, and I will satisfy you to the best of my ability."

For the Master's sake, Shang Hongchen went all out.

It's just some bleeding; it's nothing compared to the benefits—these don't count as anything.

Chen Chuyang looked at Shang Hongchen with interest and smiled, saying, "You really can pay any price?"

Shang Hongchen panicked inside, but still gritted her teeth: "Yes."

Could this person have taken a liking to her?

Surely not?

He already has Hongxue; could he be trying to take everything at once?

"What I want is simple; you can definitely do it."

"Go on."

Shang Hongchen flashed a hint of joy; as long as Chen Chuyang loosens his lips, it might be possible.

Next, Shang Hongchen saw a long list, very long, indeed three meters long.

It listed a bunch of things: piles of fourth- and fifth-grade spirit medicines, plus sixth-grade spirit medicines, various spirit fruits—in short, everything, whether Chen Chuyang knew it or not, was included.

It could be called a list of things to be named.

"For now, that's all; I'll add more whenever I think of it."

Shang Hongchen: "……"