Chapter 274: Implications

The silk curtains hung low, and a fragrant mist permeated the air—

After bidding farewell to Cui Cui Jingzhong, Chen Heng also accepted Chen Chan's invitation to board this cloud carriage and travel together to Rouxuan Prefecture to visit Chen Lü.

Having finally obtained such an opportunity, Chen Heng did not pretend to be reserved; taking advantage of the moment, he began to inquire in detail about the true circumstances of Chen Chen Yushu.

Chen Chan did not find this annoying and truthfully told him everything she knew.

This allowed him to learn many unknown inside stories, gaining greatly from it.

However, at this moment.

When Chen Heng asked about the relationship between Chen Chen Yushu and Master Master Kongkong.

Chen Chan fell into a rare silence for a while; after pausing for a long time, she slowly shook her head and said:

"For Chen Chen Yushu to reach his current position, Master Master Kongkong indeed provided him with considerable assistance; if he had not obtained a legacy from Master Master Kongkong back then, he likely would have struggled to escape Xu Huang Tian and come to Xudu Tian to stir up trouble..."

This point.

"That Escape Realm Shuttle in your hand should already know."

As her voice fell, a blue light slowly rippled out from within Chen Heng's sleeve; he raised his hand and released the form of the Escape Realm Shuttle.

"Indeed... just as you say."

The Escape Realm Shuttle remained silent for a moment, then helplessly let out a long sigh.

At this time, Chen Chan glanced at the Escape Realm Shuttle a few times; she knew that this magical treasure was brought by Chen Chen Yushu from Xu Huang Tian to Xudu Tian and held many secrets.

It was just a pity that restrictions had been placed upon it, making it difficult to speak of Chen Chen Yushu's true bottom card in Xu Huang Tian, which was indeed a regrettable matter.

But thinking again.

If it were not so.

Given Chen Chen Yushu's harsh and wanton nature, he likely would not have tolerated the existence of this magical treasure and would have long ago employed ruthless methods to destroy it.

"Chen Chen Yushu is suspected to be the only son of Chen Yu, and I have never heard that the Divine King had any other wives or concubines... with his status, he should have been extremely distinguished within Xu Huang Tian, so how did he end up in such a wretched state?"

Chen Chan withdrew her gaze, her heart filled with doubt.

And at this time, after the Escape Realm Shuttle appeared, Chen Chan spoke some words that caused the scene to fall silent for a moment.

According to her, although Chen Chen Yushu had received Master Master Kongkong's legacy and shared an inseparable friendship with Elder Mu Sou, having even entrusted Elder Mu Sou with several life-and-death matters of critical importance.

The friendship between them was absolutely incomparable to that of ordinary senior and junior brothers!

Yet Chen Chen Runzi and Master Master Yuanji happened to seek shelter under Master Master Kongkong's sect.

The two of them could even come and go freely from Master Master Kongkong's cultivation ground, listening to explanations of various divine abilities and wondrous arts.

Even Master Master Kongkong's direct disciples could not receive treatment exceeding this.

Judging from this.

The relationship between Chen Chen Yushu and Master Master Kongkong was indeed quite thought-provoking.

There must be some hidden circumstances concealed within.

It was definitely not something that could be clarified in just a few words...

"Thank you for enlightening me, honored one."

Chen Heng stopped overthinking, suppressed his thoughts, cupped his hands to express gratitude, and then could not help but ask one more question:

"However, since your honor cultivates within the Xiantian Mo Zong, yet now travels with me to jointly visit Rouxuan Prefecture, if this matter reaches Chen Chen Yushu's ears, could it be detrimental to your honor?

To avoid unforeseen dangers, perhaps we should still proceed separately."

Chen Chan smiled gently, glanced at Chen Heng, and said: "You actually know how to care for others; you are not entirely a block of wood.

But you are worrying unnecessarily; Chen Lü holds an extraordinary status in Rouxuan Prefecture, and few dare to defy him; even if the matter leaks, no one would dare to act, and furthermore..."

Her voice suddenly grew somewhat cold as she mocked herself:

"Chen Chen Yushu has known our private intentions from start to finish; since he prides himself on being high above the nine heavens, a type of azure dragon or phoenix, viewing us as lowly insects and ants.

These slight schemes would not be taken seriously by him; instead, they might just be used by him as entertainment to pass his leisure time, for all we know."

Chen Heng's eyes shifted slightly, deepening a bit, but he did not speak.

"Since I am taking you to visit Chen Lü and have told you all this, you have received my favor... thus, calling me 'older sister' should not be inappropriate, right?"

Chen Chan observed the expression on Chen Heng's face, suddenly changed the subject, and said with a casual smile.

"It is certainly not inappropriate."

Chen Heng followed her lead readily:

"Older sister."

His calm and frank response caused Chen Chan to pause briefly in surprise; after a moment of speechlessness, she could not help but shake her head slightly.

"You are quite a boring person; still a block of wood..."

She said helplessly.

After introducing Chen Lü a bit more and mentioning a recent turmoil in the East Sea caused by Chen Lü.

The two traveled the rest of the way in silence, each cultivating.

Until half a day later, when Chen Chan's eyebrows suddenly twitched; she withdrew the misty light fog surrounding her body and laughed:

"We have arrived."

Chen Heng opened his eyes, halted his Xue Xuan Gong cultivation, and upon hearing this, lifted the beaded curtain.

Looking outward, he saw only a scene of lamplight shooting straight up to pierce the heavens, a dazzling array of five colors that was extremely eye-catching and brilliant enough to blur the vision, prompting him to exclaim in praise:

"This is Rouxuan Prefecture; it is indeed a great sect of the East Sea!"

It was now nighttime; the sun had hidden beyond the horizon, and the sky was densely packed with countless stars.

A bright full moon shone overhead, magnificent to the extreme, truly a breathtaking sight.

Not far away, upon the sea waves, dozens of vast islands were arranged in the pattern of the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams, magnificent and solemn, leaving an unforgettable impression; pure qi rose above them, while countless giant whales and large fish patrolled below, guarding a colossal white lotus flower nestled among the archipelago.

Gazing from afar, one could see that upon that white lotus existed countless pavilions and palaces, simply resembling a bustling city.

Decorated with lanterns and colorful banners, accompanied by the delicate music of flutes and pipes, the scene was exceedingly lively.

Before the cloud carriage had even approached the archipelago, several disciples of the Soft Mystery Prefecture had already detected this sight and hurriedly drove their light forward to interrogate them.

However, before they could draw near, a bright, frosty cloud drifted down from the sky, and from atop it came a distant voice that shouted to halt those Soft Mystery Prefecture disciples.

Standing upon that patch of frosty cloud, roughly three mu in size, was an elder with a white beard, wearing a black gauze headscarf, clad in a magnificent robe adorned with immortal cranes, and treading upon a pair of black satin court boots.

He seemed to hold a high status within the Soft Mystery Prefecture; with just a few words, he caused the several Soft Mystery Prefecture disciples to bow deeply and cautiously withdraw, not daring to obstruct in the slightest.

However, upon turning to face the cloud carriage,

the expression on the white-bearded elder's face instantly became far more Heavy and solemn; he quickly bowed with a smile and said,

"True Person, it has indeed been a long time since we last met! My master heard that the True Person was bringing a brother here and was truly overjoyed; he specifically commanded this old servant to wait here in reception. He has already prepared a banquet on Guangmo Island and awaits; please, True Person and this Wei Gao Gong, kindly move your honored steps to Guangmo Island to enjoy the wine and food!"

"Zhao Hong Guanshi, it has only been a few years since we last met, yet your cultivation has actually advanced again; it seems Chen Lu truly found a treasure."

Chen Chan glanced at him, smiled faintly, and said,

"My flood dragon and those Heavenly Demon servants, have you arranged them properly?"

"How would I dare to neglect them! As soon as I received the True Person's letter, this old servant personally led people to bring them all to the Soft Mystery Prefecture; they are now settled in the guest quarters."

Zhao Hong Guanshi laughed.

Chen Chan nodded slightly and said, "Since that is the case, let us go; we must not keep Chen Lu waiting too long."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hong Guanshi hastily answered "Yes," then curiously glanced at Chen Heng before immediately breaking into a beaming smile and nodding.

Afterward, he delayed no further; raising the frosty cloud beneath his feet, he flew off first to clear the way ahead.

(End of Chapter)