CHAPTER 270: CHAPTER 266 YANG FAMILY

Inside the main hall of the Chen Mansion.

Chen Xuan sat at the top, quietly waiting for Qin Ke.

"I hope there will be some gains."

Murmuring to himself, after all, the time spent in the Supreme Domain had been quite long.

In his heart, there was a sense of anticipation.

After a long time, Qin Ke’s figure appeared in the hall, and of course, so did Gu Tongtian.

At this moment, he had already regained a slight trace of his aura.

However, due to that green light from the "Luo River," his strength was now less than even a sixth grade.

"Master, the person has been brought, and... please, Master, take back this treasure!"

After speaking, he knelt on both knees!

His head slightly lowered, both hands raised high with the "Luo River."

His expression was extremely respectful.

If it weren’t for the master’s preparations, facing the Immortal Grade Gu Tongtian, he would surely have died!

"Hmm!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, then hooked his forefinger gently, and the "Luo River" flew into his hand, which he then tucked into his chest.

"You may rise!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Qin Ke stood up and then stood aside.

"Who are you?"

Gu Tongtian’s voice was hoarse, completely lacking his usual majesty.

His eyes fixated on Chen Xuan above.

Qin Ke hadn’t taken him to the Qin Family but deliberately hid his traces by taking many turns and finally brought him here.

Who on earth was this middle-aged man before him?

Was it he who orchestrated everything, the mastermind behind the Qin Family?

But who exactly was he?

Why annihilate his Gu Family!

What on earth was that book, possessing such power?

One doubt after another rose in his heart.

But Chen Xuan didn’t answer him; instead, he extended his forefinger again and beckoned towards him.

Just then, the black round stone turned into a shadow and came into his hand.

"Indeed, Master asked me not to kill him for the sake of this stone."

When the master asked him to spare Gu Tongtian’s life, he had already guessed, so even when he captured him, he didn’t take the stone from his hand.

Chen Xuan closed his eyes, carefully sensing the black round stone in his hand.

"So little!"

His brows immediately furrowed.

There was less than ten percent energy left in this black round stone.

However, the energy was indeed very similar to that in the World Spirit Stone, though slightly different, but specifically where it differed, he couldn’t say.

No wonder it felt familiar at the time.

Having figured it out, he slowly opened his eyes and looked at the somewhat disheveled Gu Tongtian below.

"What is this thing?" he asked.

"If I tell you, will you let me go?"

Gu Tongtian didn’t answer directly but instead proposed a condition.

"No, I won’t!"

Chen Xuan refused quite straightforwardly.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Gu Tongtian’s eyes, but this was only to be expected; having orchestrated everything, how could he let him go?

If that’s the case....

"Then why should I tell you anything?"

Either way, I’m dead; and you want me to tell him?

How laughable!

"Sounds like there’s some logic there!"

Chen Xuan nodded in agreement.

Then he changed his tone, "But I can let your death be a little easier, is that enough?"

"Is that enough? Heh heh heh...."

Gu Tongtian laughed bitterly.

Since when had even a slightly easier death become a luxury for him?

To think he was once a formidable figure, at least in Daning County, who would have thought he would end up in such a plight?

Ridiculous.... utterly ridiculous!

"Ha ha ha...."

At that moment, Gu Tongtian burst into unrestrained laughter.

Chen Xuan didn’t stop him, allowing him to be like this.

After a long while!

Gu Tongtian finally returned to normal, tidying up his messy hair and brocade robe, then putting his hands behind his back.

He seemed to return to the time when he was once so arrogant.

Slightly raising his chin, he looked at Chen Xuan.

"I hope you can keep your word!"

"Of course! I do have that bit of integrity!"

Chen Xuan said lightly.

"Sigh—"

Gu Tongtian exhaled a long breath and then slowly spoke, "I don’t know what this thing is; I obtained it by chance!"

"If you want to know, you can go to Molan Mansion’s Yang Family and ask!"

"Why?"

Chen Xuan asked, why was this Yang Family involved in this?

"Because back then when the Yang family’s disciples passed through the Ten Thousand People Mountain Range, they encountered a demon beast siege, so all the disciples died tragically, and this stone was something I picked up!"

"So if you want to know the origin of this stone, you can only go to the Yang Family!"

At this moment, he had nothing more to hide.

Back then, he also used a spiritual treasure that concealed aura to avoid the demon beasts.

Hiding without moving for half a month.

Only then did he dare to appear.

When he was clearing the relics left by the Yang disciples, he accidentally discovered this stone, which was stored in a box at the time.

And this box could also conceal the aura of the black round stone.

So it wasn’t discovered by the demon beasts.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been his to find.

It was precisely because of this black round stone that his cultivation advanced rapidly, reaching the Nine Layers of Purity.

If he hadn’t been unable to acquire an Immortal Grade Cultivation Technique, he would have long since achieved the Immortal Grade.

"Molan Mansion... Yang Family!"

Chen Xuan murmured to himself, then his gaze fell on Gu Tongtian, and his overwhelming spiritual power surged out.

"Divine Soul Technique!"

Instantly, Gu Tongtian’s eyes became vacant.

It was a long time before Chen Xuan withdrew his spiritual power.

"What did you do to me?"

Gu Tongtian’s eyes protruded, looking at him in horror. Moments ago, it felt like a dream, yet he couldn’t recall the details of the dream.

However—

Even if his current strength was far inferior to before, he had a feeling that this was all because of the man before him.

What exactly was his power? It’s terrifying!

Chen Xuan slowly walked upward, without answering him, simply gesturing towards Qin Ke.

"Yes, Master!"

Qin Ke understood, replying softly, then sealed Gu Tongtian and led him away.

Chen Xuan slowly sat down.

Having just entered the consciousness sea of Gu Tongtian, he indeed did not lie.

"Molan Mansion, Yang Family!"

Chen Xuan murmured softly, feeling a sense of relief in his heart.

For so long, he had Qin Ke keep an eye on news related to the Lower Realm, but Daning County was too remote.

There wasn’t a single piece of information.

Although no specific news was obtained this time, at least there’s a lead now.

"Wait a little longer, then we can go to Molan Mansion!"

"Whew—"

...

Qin Family!

When Qin Ke dropped from the sky with Gu Tongtian.

"Welcome the Young Master back to the mansion!"

Everyone in the Qin Mansion knelt and shouted in unison, each raising their heads, looking at Qin Ke with excitement.

From today, the Qin Mansion is the number one family in Daning County.

Even the servants felt immensely proud.

Always calm, Qin Ke felt a ripple in his heart at this moment; this feeling was great, he liked it.

But... it wasn’t enough!

This is merely Daning County; he wants more!

Stronger!

This is the power brought by strength.

"You’re back!"

Qin Gu slowly walked from afar, and when he reached Qin Ke, his eyes were moist.

The entire Qin Family gambled once with him.

Imagine the immense pressure!

But... they won!

From today, the Qin Family stands at the top in Daning County.

"Father is proud of you!"

Qin Gu’s voice was choked, but everyone knew, it was joy and pride.

"Well, you’ll probably have to say that many times in the future."

Qin Ke calmed his heart and said with a smile.

"Hahaha... good boy! Father... will wait!"

He said, punching him hard in the chest, then gave him a big hug.

"Come on, today I won’t return until I’m drunk!"

Qin Gu, grabbing his arm, tried to pull him inside, even forgetting about Gu Tongtian behind Qin Ke in his excitement.

"Wait, there’s something else!"

Qin Ke was really impressed by his father; didn’t he see such a big person?

"Um... oh, you deal with it first!"

Qin Gu finally noticed Gu Tongtian behind him.

This was once a person waiting with great gifts for the Gu Family in hopes that they would take Qin Ke as a disciple, yet the face was not even seen.

Unexpectedly...

He became a prisoner now.

It truly is sigh-worthy.

Of course, Qin Gu did not say anything harsh; he disdained to kick someone when they were down.

Just like Qin Ke said today, winners and losers!

It’s that simple!

...

Qin Ke gave Gu Tongtian a quick resolution; it was instructed by his Master, and he dared not defy it.

Of course, even without this instruction, he wouldn’t shame him in any way.

The Gu Family collapsed swiftly, and the Qin Family took over all the territory, but since Qin Ke focused on cultivation, the seldom idle Qin Gu became busy again.

More so than ever before.

And happier than ever before.

The only trouble for him was the sheer number of people visiting the Qin Mansion daily; he was truly overwhelmed.

Although he liked their respectful behavior towards him.

But there were simply too many.

For this, he could only instruct the mansion’s steward to handle those he didn’t absolutely need to see.

...

A month swiftly passed.

The lively Daning County finally calmed down.

Chen Mansion!

Chen Xuan looked at the black round stone in his hand.

After absorbing the last wisp of energy from the stone, it was now just like an ordinary stone with no spirituality.

Of course, Chen Xuan absorbed the energy not to boost cultivation, but to study the difference between the energy within the black round stone and that within a World Spirit Stone.

The result was... the energies contained in both are completely the same, with only slight differences in aura.

Chen Xuan speculated that it was probably because they’re not from the same World Spirit.

In other words, this stone is also a World Spirit Stone, just from another Lower Realm.

"It’s just unknown how the Yang Family got it?"

"And... whether the Yang Family acquired it actively or passively!"

...

Various speculations emerged one after another in Chen Xuan’s mind, but all of this could only be answered in Molan Mansion, from the Yang Family.

"It seems it’s time to leave Daning County!"

Chen Xuan said slowly.

Originally, he wanted to wait for the Nine Elements Dao Skill to evolve successfully, furthering his strength.

But now, it seems unfeasible; staying in Daning County only wastes time.

Taking it one step at a time.

Next day!

Chen Xuan appeared out of thin air in Qin Ke’s study.

But he wasn’t there.

He was instead in the main hall, sitting opposite a middle-aged man in white.

"That person seems to be from the County Government Office!"

Chen Xuan recalled.

"Never mind, let me as the Master wait for him!"