Chapter 904: Father-in-law's Gratitude

After obtaining her mother's permission, Shang Hongxue gave Shang Hongchen a haughty glance, as if saying, "See? Everyone is on my side; don't resist, don't have other thoughts, listen to your older sister's words, let me, your older sister, arrange things for you."

Shang Hongxue considered herself the older sister, not the younger, and she automatically demoted Shang Hongchen, who was supposed to be the older sister, to the role of younger sister.

Shang Hongchen glared fiercely at Shang Hongxue, warning this younger sister, but unfortunately Shang Hongxue pretended not to see and completely ignored her warning.

After Jiang Luolan left, Shang Hongchen took Shang Hongxue's hand and said, "Hongxue, are you really intent on exterminating everyone?"

"Shang Hongchen, don't talk nonsense; I'm doing this for your own good. What 'exterminate everyone'—don't put it so harshly, okay?"

Shang Hongxue would not admit it; she was doing this entirely out of concern for Shang Hongchen.

In the future, this older sister will come to understand herself.

"I truly am doing this for your own good, so don't fail to recognize a kind heart."

"Hehehe." Shang Hongchen grabbed her hand and warned, "I advise you not to waste your effort; even if Mother helps you, what can she do? I won't……"

Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Luolan, who had just gone out, returned, eyes fixed on Shang Hongchen, and threatened: "Right, Hongchen, remember what you promised Mother—listen obediently to Hongxue's arrangements. If I find out you're outwardly complying but secretly defying, Mother will make you know what maternal love means."

Shang Hongchen helplessly opened his mouth: "Yes, Mother."

Shang Hongxue chimed in: "Older sister will definitely follow my arrangements, Mother, you can relax, right, older sister?"

Shang Hongxue turned back, gave Shang Hongchen a triumphant smile; in this showdown she was the victor, and as for Shang Hongchen, resistance was futile.

There were plenty of ways to deal with her, with Mother and Father standing by her side, Shang Hongxue had victory in hand.

Shang Hongchen sullenly saw Mother off, daring not to speak recklessly, fearing Mother might turn back again—if so, what then?

"You won."

Shang Hongxue's face broke into a smile; she had been waiting for those words, she took her older sister's hand and advised: "Hongchen, you will thank me later—truly, you will find this the best decision of your life, you will not regret it."

Shang Hongchen looked at her younger sister with mixed feelings, not knowing how to rebuttal nor what to say.

She simply stared, staring.

Shang Hongxue patted her shoulder and said earnestly: "Shang Hongchen, this time I take it as your agreement; you cannot go back on it."

Going back on it would be useless; when the time comes, she will have everything arranged.

Father and Mother have agreed, so she no longer needs to worry or be afraid.

Everyone has been taken care of; left alone, Shang Hongchen amounts to nothing.

Shang Hongxue must consider her husband, and also consider this older sister of hers; it's better to follow her husband than to follow other men.

At least, following Elder Brother Chuyang guarantees Shang Hongchen's future; besides, Elder Brother Chuyang treats his women well.

I wouldn't say he gives his all, but at least he won't let his woman suffer injustice.

Just this point alone is a huge gain for Shang Hongchen; not to mention she can also practice dual cultivation, rapidly boosting her cultivation—exactly what she wants, something many women desire but cannot obtain.

If word got out, who knows how many women would vie to serve Elder Brother Chuyang.

"Ah." Shang Hongchen sighed, having thousands of words she wanted to say but could not utter.

She could only stand there in a daze.

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, only she remained in the room.

Shang Hongchen looked at her own hands, somewhat bewildered, and asked: "Am I doing the right thing?"

"I never thought I would…… fall to such a state."

"Hehehe."

Outside.

Tianlian Zhenren watched Jiang Luolan come out, knowing the matter should be settled.

She estimated that her own disciple was about to succeed; this was a good opportunity, and also the closest chance Shang Hongchen had—once she succeeded, Shang Hongchen's disciple would rise rapidly, and then she could also bask in the reflected glory.

"Hongchen, you will later find this is the best."

"Chen Chuyang has many secrets; if you know even a bit, it will benefit you for life."

The changes at Longshe Shan, she saw with her own eyes.

The Heavenly Heart Sect has been destroyed; her master and disciple have no home to return to, and once they leave Longshe Shan, they are likely to meet death.

Although those powers would not act against them, what about others?

The Heavenly Heart Sect has offended too many; many clans have been exploited, and now that the sect has been utterly wiped out, as remnants of the Heavenly Heart Sect they will naturally become their prey.

Tianlian Zhenren is well aware of this; moreover, the Heavenly Heart Sect exists not only in this world, but also in Tianwai.

Their situation remains perilous; to escape danger they must hasten to increase their cultivation and strength, so as to face future perils.

The Heavenly Heart Sect has been destroyed; the Heavenly Heart Sect in Tianwai will not let it rest.

"The danger to the Heavenly Heart Sect has not disappeared."

"The Heavenly Heart Sect in Tianwai is the greatest danger."

Tianlian Zhenren's brow bore worry; she wanted to raise her strength, but it was not so easy.

In another room.

Shang Yingnian looked at Chen Chuyang with mixed feelings, several times wanting to speak but unable to utter a word.

The two just stared at each other, drinking tea, gazing, and then nothing more followed.

After a long while, Shang Yingnian set down the teacup; even if the spirit tea were fine, she had lost the mood to appreciate it, naturally not finding it particularly tasty.

"Kid, you…… your luck is really good."

In the end, Shang Yingnian still could not voice what was in her heart, only able to sigh.

Chen Chuyang clasped his hands and smiled: "Father-in-law, my luck has always been good."

Shang Yingnian's mouth twitched; he knew this kid understood his meaning, yet he pretended not to know.

"This brat is too hateful."

Several times he wanted to raise his hand and give Chen Chuyang a beating to vent his inner frustration, but he never did.

As for the reason, he simply couldn't beat him.

"Hongxue is pregnant now, you brat had better restrain yourself, don't be tempted by the beauty of the outside world."

"No matter how good those women are, it's useless; they don't truly love you."

"Hongxue is very kind, she thinks of you in many matters; you, too, should think more for Hongxue."

"I will." Chen Chuyang nodded seriously.

No matter how good those women outside are, it's impossible to make his heart move.

No one can be like Hongxue, and no one can be as good to him as Hongxue.

"You brat, I'm really envious of you." Shang Yingnian looked at Chen Chuyang before him, still feeling displeased.

He felt very stifled, and couldn't vent.

"Hongchen, this time I owe you a lot."

"This is what I should do; after all, she is Hongxue's sister, I can't just stand by and not save her."

Shang Yingnian felt stifled again.

Finally, he still directly asked: "What do you think of Hongchen?"

He came, finally came, the father-in-law finally couldn't help but speak.

Chen Chuyang had been waiting for this moment.