You Are Never Alone

It concerned Chu Yunfei's life and death, so naturally, he couldn't be careless. Even though the other party used the Azure Void Palm and Star Chasing Moon Following Steps, Chu Qing couldn't completely relax without being sure of the person's identity.

Therefore, the moment he saw Chu Tian, Chu Qing had already made up his mind.

Chu Tian had intentionally revealed the Star Chasing Moon Following Steps and the Azure Void Palm.

This coincided with Chu Qing's thoughts.

Finally, when Chu Qing called out Chu Tian's identity and made him remove his mask, everything was settled.

The two brothers were silent for a moment before they both started laughing.

After laughing, Chu Qing also reached up and took off his mask.

Chu Tian stared at his face for a while, making Chu Qing a little embarrassed. Only then did Chu Tian's eyes dim as he spoke:

"You've suffered all these years, haven't you?"

"It wasn't exactly comfortable, but it wasn't too terrible either."

Chu Qing smiled, not wanting to dwell on the topic:

"What's going on between Ten Thousand Night Valley and Heavenly Dance City?"

"As of now, it's still unclear."

Chu Tian said softly:

"Last year, we were minding our own business, but after the new year, scouts from Ten Thousand Night Valley started appearing in the city.

"Because of this, City Lord Wu sent a letter to Gu Qianqiu. Although he didn't say it directly, he secretly warned him not to overstep.

"But Gu Qianqiu's reply stated he knew nothing about it...

"As more incidents like this happened, City Lord Wu became angry, and his wording in the letters became increasingly stern. As a result, Gu Qianqiu didn't even bother to conceal it and simply stopped replying."

Chu Qing nodded and asked again:

"Have Heavenly Dance City and Ten Thousand Night Valley fought before?"

"I heard Father mention it. There were conflicts in the earlier years, but back then, let alone you, I wasn't even born yet.

"The most recent grudge... should be from four years ago. Father and Xin Youhen met on the road, and he insisted on challenging Father's Azure Void Palm.

"They exchanged thirty-seven moves. Xin Youhen took a palm strike and reportedly took two years to recover.

"But to say that they went to war solely because of this incident seems a bit far-fetched."

"Four years ago..."

Chu Qing shook his head, feeling that it was unreasonable to make such a big fuss for this kind of matter.

"However..."

Chu Tian glanced at Chu Qing:

"Hearing the news you gave Miss Wu today has given me a new idea."

"Oh?"

Chu Qing was startled:

"Did you find any clues from that sentence?"

Chu Tian nodded, but didn't elaborate. Instead, he asked:

"Did you join the Sin Mirror Platform?"

The question was abrupt, but it wasn't strange that Chu Tian could tell.

He had seen the aftermath of Chu Qing's fight with the Sin Mirror Platform. He could tell that although their martial arts were different, their styles were identical.

Afterward, Chu Qing had personally told Wu Qianhuan that he was an assassin.

A little thought led to the conclusion.

Chu Qing nodded, then shook his head:

"I've already defected from the Sin Mirror Platform. They're hunting me all over the world now."

"Because of father's matter?"

"Because of other things... Father's matter was just a coincidence that I stumbled upon."

After saying that, Chu Qing was stunned. Saying "father" didn't seem as difficult as he thought... It was as if he hadn't thought much before directly calling him "Big Brother" earlier.

Chu Tian suddenly smiled:

"This is good. Since you've defected from the Sin Mirror Platform, come home directly.

"What does the Sin Mirror Platform hunting their traitor have to do with my Chu Family's Third Young Master?"

Chu Qing didn't speak, just lowered his head and looked at the ground.

The hopeful look on Chu Tian's face gradually faded:

"You don't want to go home?"

"Let's talk about it later..."

Chu Qing smiled:

"I will consider this matter carefully."

Chu Tian looked at him quietly for a moment before nodding gently:

"Alright, but Father has really missed you all these years.

"No matter what you ultimately decide... take advantage of your free time and go home to see Father."

"Okay."

Chu Qing agreed.

After this encounter, Chu Qing understood that some things couldn't be escaped.

He had inherited everything from the original owner, and these entanglements were unavoidable.

Fortunately, Chu Tian wasn't unreasonable. If Chu Fan had been standing here today... things wouldn't have been so easy to talk through.

That blockhead would have dragged him back even if he had to carry him.

"Regarding Ten Thousand Night Valley and Heavenly Dance City..."

Chu Qing wanted to continue the previous topic.

"...you're being hunted, so don't worry about these matters.

"It's best if you can intervene as little as possible."

Chu Tian patted Chu Qing's shoulder:

"Leave these things to me, Father, and City Lord Wu to handle. You don't need to worry."

"Fine then."

Chu Qing smiled:

"Then I'll be going back..."

"Third Brother."

Chu Tian called out, stopping him:

"If you need to find me, you can enter through the South Side Gate. I'll leave a gap for you.

"Once inside, you can come directly to my courtyard."

"Got it."

Chu Qing nodded and walked towards Heavenly Dance City.

Just as he watched Chu Qing's retreating back, Chu Tian spoke again:

"Wait a moment..."

"Something else?"

Chu Qing turned back helplessly:

"Big Brother, can you just say what you need to say in one go?

"Why are you being so wishy-washy?"

"You brat, how are you talking to your brother?"

Chu Tian couldn't help but laugh and curse, then his expression turned serious as he spoke:

"No matter what you ultimately decide, Big Brother will support you.

"But you must remember..."

At this point, he paused slightly and said with a light laugh:

"You are never alone."

Chu Qing silently looked at Chu Tian for a moment, then suddenly chuckled:

"That's cheesy. I'm leaving."

After saying that, he turned around and leaped up without looking back.

This left Chu Tian alone on the spot, gazing up at the sky. After a long moment of daze, he softly cursed:

"Stinking brat, who are you calling cheesy..."

The moment he returned to Heavenly Dance City, it inevitably caused a commotion on the city walls.

Tonight, most of the Heavenly Dance Guards on the city wall would not be able to sleep.

After Chu Qing returned to the inn, he changed out of his soaked night clothes and threw the mask onto the table. Looking at the fine, dense raindrops outside the window, his expression was dazed.

After a while, he withdrew his gaze and his thoughts.

He sat down cross-legged on the bed...

Having learned from last time, he felt he needed a safe environment every time he claimed rewards and opened treasure chests.

With a thought, the interface popped up.

[One unopened Martial Arts Treasure Chest, open it?]

"Open!"

Chu Qing was much calmer now. He didn't lack Internal Energy Techniques for the moment, so he could accept whatever martial art he got.

Unless it was something like the Sunflower Manual or the Evil Warding Sword Manual... that would make him break out in a cold sweat.

"But if the System gives it, I won't have to castrate myself, right?

"After all, the System can help fuse conflicting Internal Energy, so this small matter shouldn't be too difficult for it."

As he thought this, the prompt in front of him already jumped out.

[Opened successfully, obtained Saber Technique: Blood Blade Technique.]