Rumors

The room fell into a dead silence.

Wu Qianhuan perked up her ears. She had been thinking about Tang Yinfeng and Tang Xi's demonic cultivation.

If these two truly had other origins, it would be quite intriguing.

Where did this group of people gather so many demonic cultivation techniques, and what exactly were they trying to achieve with their actions this time?

However, after Tang Yinfeng stared at Wu Ganqi for a long while, he sighed:

"Alright, alright, I know I can't fool you. How could I possibly make up a name right now that would make you restless?

"Now that the victor is king and the vanquished is bandit, I have nothing to say.

"Do with me as you please, kill or torture."

"We've been friends for three years, and I always considered you a close friend. It seems, in the end, I was mistaken."

Wu Ganqi waved his hand:

"Someone, take him down. Settle him properly for now, and wait for my decision."

"Yes."

Immediately, Heavenly Dance Guards came over and dragged Tang Yinfeng away.

Wu Ganqi looked at the doorway and pondered for a moment before turning to look at Wu Qianhuan:

"When do you think this person should die?"

"After he's served his purpose."

Wu Qianhuan didn't even hesitate:

"A thief can be a thief for a thousand days, but you can't guard against a thief for a thousand days.

"What happened in Uncle Chu's courtyard tonight was orchestrated by the Mirror of Sin at the behest of the Valley of Ten Thousand Nights.

"The longer this drags on, the more disadvantageous it will be for us.

"So, Father, I think we should turn their plan against them and lure them into a trap."

Wu Ganqi looked at his only beloved daughter, a hint of tenderness showing on his rugged face.

"You're right... Hmm, the one who came with you to Falling Rain Hall tonight, was that the Night Emperor?"

"...Yes."

Wu Qianhuan opened her mouth, wanting to say that besides being the Night Emperor, that person could also be Chu Qing.

However, since this matter hadn't been confirmed yet, it wasn't appropriate to say it directly.

"When did such a person appear in the martial world, with such a audacious title?

"But thanks to his help this time, otherwise, Falling Rain Hall might not have been taken so easily.

"Here, prepare a generous gift for him later."

Wu Qianhuan nodded and agreed.

Wu Ganqi glanced at her, sensing something was off with her expression. Just as he was about to ask, he heard a Heavenly Dance Guard report:

"Young Master Chu has arrived."

Wu Ganqi's expression remained unchanged, and he said:

"Let him in."

A moment later, Chu Tian, dressed in white, stepped into the secret chamber.

He slightly cupped his fist, first greeting Wu Qianhuan, then bowing to Wu Ganqi.

"Brother Chu, why are you here? Did something happen to the Chu Family tonight?"

Wu Qianhuan remembered seeing those few Chu Family disciples when she was with Chu Qing earlier.

At the time, she was worried something had happened to the Chu Family, which was why she hurried home.

After reporting the matter, Wu Ganqi directly brought her to Falling Rain Hall.

Now that she saw Chu Tian, she naturally had to ask.

Chu Tian nodded and chuckled:

"My father is dead."

Wu Qianhuan felt as if struck by lightning.

Before she could recover from this shocking news, she heard Wu Ganqi nod and say:

"Understood."

Wu Qianhuan's eyes widened. Uncle Chu was dead, and this was his reaction?

How was he still smiling?

When did this world become so crazy that she didn't recognize it anymore?

Chu Yunfei's 'death' wasn't publicly announced.

However, the atmosphere throughout Heavenly Dance City became extremely strange.

The next day, Chu Qing left the inn, intending to find a blacksmith first. Instead, he saw the Heavenly Dance Guards running around everywhere, searching frantically.

They all looked like they wanted to turn the entire Heavenly Dance City upside down.

Not only that, but on this day, all four city gates of Heavenly Dance City, north, south, east, and west, were closed. The Heavenly Dance Guards strengthened their defenses, and the entire city allowed people in but not out.

Seeing this, the common people naturally became alarmed and didn't know what had happened.

But there were still some 'well-connected' individuals in the inn, stealthily whispering news that others didn't know.

"I heard that last night, Chu Yunfei was assassinated and died."

"Who exactly did it, we don't know... but they must be someone important."

"I wonder who Chu Yunfei offended to end up like this."

"Shh, quiet. The City Lord's Mansion is keeping this news secret and forbids private discussion."

"The Chu Family Head is a good man... How could this happen? Is this news true or false?"

"Is this false? Didn't you see the banquet has been taken down? They said it would last for three days... It's only been one day, and it's gone."

"But if that's the case, why keep it a secret?"

"I heard that the Valley of Ten Thousand Nights wants to fight us in Heavenly Dance City recently. The Chu Family Head has high martial arts skills and they are wary of him. If they knew the Chu Family Head was dead, the situation would be hard to say."

"What? Fighting again? This, what should we do?"

As the news spread, people in Heavenly Dance City gradually began to feel insecure.

And the rumors about this matter also increased.

Will the Valley of Ten Thousand Nights attack Heavenly Dance City after all? At that time, what should the people in the city do?

Some also mentioned the 'Chu Qing' who hadn't returned for seven years yesterday, putting on a show of a rebellious son murdering his father as soon as they met, sparking various speculations.

All sorts of discussions rose and fell, but under the strong suppression of the City Lord's Mansion, they gradually disappeared into nothingness.

However, in all these discussions, no one mentioned the Falling Rain Hall.

Last night's rain covered up many things.

Even if some people saw or heard something, they kept their mouths shut and covered their ears.

On the surface, the Falling Rain Hall was still the Falling Rain Hall.

Everything was calm...

Chu Qing was not affected by these words; he was doing his own thing.

He found a blacksmith and ordered a sword.

He also ordered ten Sleeve Arrows based on their size.

Unfortunately, he wasn't skilled in poison arts...

He thought about finding a way to poison the Sleeve Arrows later if he encountered a suitable poison.

The sword would take a few days to forge, so Chu Qing wasn't in a hurry. He carried a box containing Tang Xi's head and leisurely went to a place.

The Earth God Temple.

Chu Qing used to come here often when he was a child; at that time, the incense was still flourishing.

But a new Earth God Temple was built a few years ago, and this place gradually became deserted.

Er Gou was temporarily staying in this Earth God Temple.

But when he arrived, he found that besides Er Gou, there was also an uninvited guest waiting there.

Wu Qianhuan.

She was lying on the roof of the Earth God Temple, her eyes vigilantly scanning in all directions. If someone didn't know, they might think she was a little thief from somewhere.

Chu Qing clicked his tongue, concealed his aura, and quietly approached.

After stopping about a zhang away, he looked at the girl with her slightly arched, perky backside...

If it were a normal person, they might have the urge to slap it.

But Chu Qing was different... Seeing this rare opportunity, he really had the urge to kick it.

Perhaps this was because the memories of their childhood together were at play?