Chapter 906: The Return of Hu Jiuwei

The father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law went up the mountain but didn't stay long; whatever needed to be done was done. After finishing the proper matters, they began the Shang Clan's affairs, the pill exchange, which was handed to Hongxue to handle; the father‑in‑law coordinated with Shang Hongxue. In this regard, Chen Chuyang was completely at ease—Hongxue the girl made him feel at ease.

Hongxue, who would not be at a loss, exchanged according to the pre‑agreed price. After obtaining a batch of materials and various resources, she gave the pills to the pill father. Shang Yingnian wanted a bit more; Shang Hongxue the girl would not budge—whatever it had to be, it was that way. In the end Chen Chuyang spoke up and gave the father‑in‑law some extra pills.

Each time they came, it was the same procedure; Shang Hongxue and Chen Chuyang worked with great tacit understanding, cooperating, a single glance conveying each other's thoughts. Shang Yingnian also knew the process well, going through it each time, giving everyone a fallback.

In the end everyone received what they were supposed to get. This scene made Shang Hongchen feel very surprised; every time it's like this—don't the few of them find it annoying?

After obtaining the pills, Shang Yingnian descended the mountain with his wife, not wanting to linger.

After seeing them off, Chen Chuyang turned to look at Shang Hongchen, who, embarrassed, hurried away, going straight to the master's side to help with work, unwilling to meet Chen Chuyang's gaze.

Shang Hongxue walked to Chen Chuyang's side, linked his hand, affectionately saying, "Brother Chuyang, father and mother have agreed."

"Now it's settled, you got your wish."

While speaking, she kept watching Chen Chuyang, observing his every move. Chen Chuyang smiled and turned back: "Silly girl, you still don't understand my heart? As a husband, my heart holds only you; everyone else is but fleeting clouds to me."

"Heheh." Shang Hongxue sneered, not believing the man's nonsense.

So fake.

"Brother Chuyang, actually you also have feelings for Shang Hongchen, right?"

"Ahem." Chen Chuyang lowered his head, looking at the little girl, pinching her cheek.

"Silly girl, you orchestrated all this, yet you blame me in the end?"

"Do you think as a husband I can't draw my sword?"

Shang Hongxue grinned, "No, Brother Chuyang, I'm just asking your intention; if you disagree, I will cancel all of this."

Chen Chuyang again patted her head, then pinched her cheek; having come this far, the girl still dared to toy with him.

"Little girl, you are getting more mischievous; if you weren't pregnant, as a husband I would definitely let you see my power."

"Husband, don't even think about it."

Shang Hongxue left, her big belly upright, her figure becoming even more graceful.

Perhaps this is the sign of a woman's maturity.

Chen Chuyang looked outside; beyond the great Formation of Longshe Shan, Hu Jiuwei's figure waited outside, neither entering nor rushing in.

She had arrived long ago, but happened to encounter the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law's arrival; Chen Chuyang didn't want a conflict, so he let her wait outside.

A thought opened the Formation, and Hu Jiuwei's figure silently descended.

"They've all left?"

"Just left; didn't you see?"

Hu Jiuwei chuckled lightly: "I saw them; these two are interesting."

"Why do you say that?"

Hu Jiuwei said, "I clearly hid, yet I feel they seem to have discovered my presence."

"Clearly their cultivation is not high enough to detect where I am."

"Do you think that's strange or not?"

Chen Chuyang said slowly, "My father‑in‑law is no simple man; don't think his cultivation is low and underestimate him—his talent is not weak."

"Before he had no resources, so his cultivation progressed slowly, that's why."

Shang Yingnian's cultivation seemed to improve slowly, but in fact, compared to before, it had increased manyfold.

Moreover, this father‑in‑law does not stop there.

He steadily advances, solidifying his foundation, rather than becoming airy.

He also does not focus solely on cultivation increase; with such a mindset, his future is bound to be promising.

Many people, upon reaching this stage like the father‑in‑law, become obsessed with advancing cultivation, thereby neglecting their own foundation—or rather, solidifying it—thinking the foundation is sufficient, then they rush to breakthrough.

"Indeed, this person's body rivals that of a demonic beast; following his method of cultivation, he will eventually erupt."

Currently his progress is slow; once he surpasses a certain point, he will catch up with others, then surpass them.

Such a person tends to focus on the later stages, not the early or middle stages.

"So, that's why you've been solidifying your foundation?"

"Correct." Chen Chuyang explained, "Foundation is very important, far more than you think; don't forget to hone your foundation. Remember, foundation is the premise of everything."

"No matter which step you reach in the future, you must not neglect the foundation; solidifying it will let you go farther and more steadily."

Hu Jiuwei nodded, "I have been taught."

During this period, Hu Jiuwei's progress was a bit fast; Chen Chuyang was reminding her.

"A child can be taught as well."

…

Hu Jiuwei gave him a withering glance; that glance held countless charms.

"His Excellency White Deer King and his group succeeded, acquiring many resources, as well as numerous techniques and divine abilities; I have prepared a copy for you."

Speaking, she took out the prepared techniques and divine abilities, which were of little use to her.

She deliberately set them aside for Chen Chuyang, knowing he needed them; techniques and divine abilities are what Chen Chuyang lacks most.

"Oh, by the way, His Excellency White Deer King and his group also opened a passage that hasn't been closed; they wish to explore it, perhaps it can safely lead to Tianwai. Are you interested?"

Chen Chuyang frowned, "A passage? A passage to Tianwai?"

"Hmm." Hu Jiuwei roughly described the situation at the time; she was also present, so she knows clearly.

"That's roughly the situation: after this passage appeared, it never closed again, so, are you interested?"

Chen Chuyang, after hearing that, let his eyes wander, pondering continuously.

A passage, an altar, and Strong Ones from Tianwai, and those who descend are truly destined Strong Ones; even if this world Protector them, they still get ground to death.

This was something Chen Chuyang hadn't expected; he didn't anticipate that White Deer King and his group silently accomplished such a great feat.

"Does this passage lead to Tianwai? Or to somewhere else?"

Hu Jiuwei shook her head: "I don't know; they haven't explored it yet, and I won't foolishly go in—what if it's a trap inside?"

"No one knows what's beyond the passage; no one dares to gamble on it. His Excellency the White Deer King wants to find some… useless people to go explore."

Using the useless?

This move is not bad.

It can keep our own people safe while also achieving our own goal.

Two benefits in one move.

My lord, do you think that place could be Tianwai?

Chen Chuyang spread their hands: "How would I know?"

It was indeed beyond his expectations; this was something he had never known.

However, when the time comes, he can go take a look; perhaps he'll discover some issues.