Two, Two... Two Million Jin?

"Chu Tianwang!" Chu Tianwang roared, his hair flying wildly as a terrifying Emperor Venerable aura erupted. The entire house exploded apart, the sky changed color, and dark clouds pressed down overhead in an instant, leaving even Chu Tianyun struggling to breathe.

Chu Tian's gaze remained calm. He could see that Chu Tianwang's hands—even his entire body—were trembling violently.

It was not that Chu Tianwang did not believe it. He simply did not want to believe it, was unwilling to believe it, and did not dare believe it.

Ye Tianxiong, the brother who had explored the Myriad Worlds alongside him, faced life and death alongside him, and together with him elevated the Sacred Heaven Sect into the strongest sect on the Hengtian Continent, had actually done such a thing behind his back.

Heavenly Fortune Dao Venerable's scheme had been meant to drive a wedge between them, yet in a sense, it had also done him an enormous favor.

"Big Brother, at this point, what is there left to doubt? He fears that our Chu Family is blazing like the noonday sun. Your repeated concessions only made him push his luck. Let's go find Ye Tianxiong and lay everything bare..." Chu Tianyun's face was slightly pale, but his eyes brimmed with Sha Qi as he growled.

"Third Brother, stop talking. Let me think. I need to think..."

Chu Tianwang's voice was hoarse as he cut Chu Tianyun off. He lowered his head and remained silent for a while before saying to Chu Tian, "Little Tian, give your father a little more time. Your father needs to think this through carefully."

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Chu Tianwang suddenly broke into a violent coughing fit. A trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth before he continued, "Remember, you are the Chu Family's eldest legitimate son, an unparalleled prodigy, and the next Sacred Heaven Sect Master. The entire Sacred Heaven Sect will be yours in the future. So no matter what the truth is, the sect must not split apart and slaughter one another. Otherwise, we will only exhaust our own strength and let outsiders reap the fisherman's profit. Do you understand?"

Given the current circumstances, Chu Tianwang's unspoken meaning was plain. Having held great power for many years, he had long seen through the warmth and coldness of human relationships. He had merely trusted that Sworn Brother too deeply.

This time, his heart had truly been wounded.

The corner of Chu Tian's lips curled almost imperceptibly. He bowed respectfully and said, "Your son will exercise proper restraint. Father, rest assured."

How could he not understand that infighting would only let outsiders reap the fisherman's profit? But the Ye Family wanted the Chu Family dead, and he would never allow the Chu Family's fate from the original plot to repeat itself.

He wanted the Sacred Heaven Sect's power, but he would not obtain it through Chu Tianwang's step-by-step concessions. He would take it in his own way.

"None of you are to spread word of what happened today. Otherwise, you will be dealt with according to family law."

Chu Tianwang's face was deathly pale. His body vanished from the spot in an instant, leaving only his voice echoing through the air. "Tianyun, your elder brother will enter seclusion for several days. You will temporarily handle the clan's affairs. If anything major occurs, come report it to me."

"Understood, Big Brother."

Chu Tianyun gritted his teeth, still unwilling to accept it, but in the end, he sighed. "Damn it, that Ye Tianxiong is ultimately relying on the fact that our family stands alone without aid. That's why he dares act so arrogantly."

"If you ask me, we should just flip the table. Our family has three Emperor Venerables—how many lives does Ye Tianxiong have to spare?"

"Third Uncle, there is plenty of time ahead. The current situation is looking excellent." Chu Tian smiled faintly.

As long as Chu Tianwang did not lose his head in the future and no longer blindly trusted that Sworn Brother of his, this affair would have been an enormous gain.

The Cihang Sacred Sect might have had its own petty calculations and schemes, but unintentionally, it had done him a huge favor.

"Besides, with Father in seclusion and Third Uncle temporarily handling matters, the Liu Family's affairs will be much easier to deal with now, won't they, Third Uncle?" Chu Tian said with a smile.

Chu Tianyun's eyes lit up. He slapped his palm and said, "That's right! How did Third Uncle not think of that? This really is an unexpected delight. Little Tian, your brain turns fast."

Chu Tian fell silent. Whether his mind truly turned quickly, or whether this Third Uncle of his was simply one-track-minded—who could say?

"Little Tian, Third Uncle has sent out everyone the Law Enforcement Hall can mobilize. We have basically brought all the Liu Family's important figures under control."

"It's just that old bastard Liu Zheng. He has been making a racket in prison, demanding to see you. Otherwise, he refuses to answer any questions. Do you want to see him?"

Chu Tianyun continued, "And that girl Liu Yun. When I returned last night, I saw her wandering outside the main hall the whole time, shouting that she wanted to see you and had something important to tell you. She even asked me to pass on that she knows she was wrong and wants to apologize to you in person."

"That father and daughter really are a nuisance."

"Liu Zheng—I can go see him, but let him stew for a few days first and grind down his edge." Chu Tian shook his head and said coolly, "As for Liu Yun, pass down the order. Drive her down the mountain. From now on, she is not allowed to set foot on Sacred Emperor Peak again."

"Fine!"

Chu Tianyun nodded. Then he clicked his tongue in wonder, looked Chu Tian up and down, and teased, "You brat, I really never saw it before. You used to clamor every day about going to find Liu Yun, but now you turn your back on her just like that. Your heart is ruthless enough.

"Third Uncle thinks that little girl is indeed a budding beauty. When she grows up, she will definitely become a beauty capable of toppling kingdoms and cities. You really won't reconsider?"

Chu Tian replied evenly, "Your nephew only wishes to focus on cultivation and restore the family and sect to greatness. If Third Uncle has taken a liking to her, Cousin Chu Xiong seems not to be married yet. You could let Liu Yun..."

"Enough, enough, enough! Little Tian, stop, stop."

Chu Tianyun jumped in fright and waved his hands repeatedly. "Even you nearly fell for her tricks. If Liu Yun really married that idiot who walks around with his nostrils in the sky, wouldn't she play him to death? My little family fortune can't withstand that kind of torment."

The corner of Chu Tian's mouth lifted, but he said no more.

At that moment, Elder Chu approached with the shiny bald-headed Hui Mei. Hui Mei's face was still somewhat pale, but he could not hold himself back from asking, "Little Holy Son, Hall Master Tianyun, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, could you return Destiny Dao Venerable's Emperor Venerable corpse to this old man, so that I may take it back to the sacred sect for burial? There will surely be generous recompense another day."

"Cleared up?"

Chu Tian gave a cold laugh. "When was it ever cleared up? How come I didn't know? You wanted to dig out the Eye of the Heavenly Dao from between my brows, and you even used the opportunity to sow discord within my sacred sect. The fact that I did not have you seized on the spot was already out of consideration for the friendship between our two sects over many years. And you still want to take back the Emperor Venerable corpse? Where in the world is there such a bargain?"

Originally, he had not wished to involve the Cihang Sacred Sect for the time being, and Destiny Dao Venerable's Emperor Venerable corpse should indeed have been returned.

But now that the Cihang Sacred Sect had delivered itself to his door, with such a ready-made excuse before him, if he settled matters so easily, the outside world would instead think the Chu Family was too cowardly and feared the Cihang Sacred Sect.

If he did not take the opportunity to extort them ruthlessly, he would be letting Ye Tianxiong's fine deed go to waste.

"The little bald head may stay. As for the rest of you, forgive the Chu Family for being unable to entertain you." Chu Tian's expression remained calm as he waved his hand indifferently. "See the guests out!"

Elder Chu gave a bitter smile, while the Cihang Sacred Sect members following behind him also wore stifled expressions.

In this matter, they had truly swallowed a mute loss—losing both the lady and the soldiers.

And they did not even have anywhere to air their grievances.

"Little Holy Son, this old man will report to the Sacred Land Master and have others come negotiate with you to exchange for the Emperor Venerable corpse. Please do not act rashly and refine our ancestor's Emperor Venerable corpse into a weapon."

Elder Chu cupped his fists, set down the pale-faced Hui Mei, and said, "Young Master, the Sacred Land Master has already spoken with Heavenly King Emperor atop Sacred Emperor Peak. You may continue cultivating alongside Little Holy Son Chu Tian. The Saintess will also come to cultivate before long."

"Elder Sister is coming too?"

Hui Mei's eyes immediately lit up. Tears had still lingered at the corners of his eyes, and he had originally been rather frightened.

He had already been thinking of retreating.

After all, continuing to stay by Chu Tian's side under such circumstances was simply asking for suffering.

But if Elder Sister was coming, then he had nothing to fear. The misunderstanding had been resolved, after all, and the Chu Family would not kill him.

"Big Brother."

Hui Mei cheerfully moved close to Chu Tian. "Last night, this little brother gained some insights from the lingering aura of the Eye of the Heavenly Dao. I ask Big Brother to generously offer guidance."

"By the way, Big Brother, how many jin is your true strength now?"

After everything was over, Chu Tian seemed to be deep in thought. He casually replied, "Only Two Million Jin."

Hui Mei's smile froze. "Two, two... Two Million Jin?"

Elder Chu and the Cihang Sacred Sect members, who had been about to leave, shuddered all over. Their minds went completely blank.

Beside them, Chu Tianyun was utterly dumbfounded as well. "Wasn't it One Point Five Million Jin?"

At that moment, a chill entered Chu Tian's eyes. He walked toward the hall entrance, leaving everyone behind with their mouths hanging open.

"Big Brother, where are you going?" Hui Mei called from behind.

"To test at Hengtian Hall." Chu Tian did not turn his head.

This was only the beginning. Ye Tianxiong was already unable to sit still, waving the banner of sect interests as he sought to dig out his eye. Since that was the case, Chu Tian did not mind giving the Hengtian Continent—and the Ye Family—an even greater shock.