The following day, Chen Shuangbai was summoned to the main hall by Chen Zhuang.
Old Master Chen's expression was rather grim, even slightly ferocious. Upon seeing Chen Shuangbai arrive, he said, "Grandson, the Meng Household is planning a fight to the death."
Chen Shuang didn't find it strange.
He refused to see the Meng Household last night and did not accept their apology, indicating his intention to completely eliminate Meng Household Meng Household family.
It's no surprise that the Meng Household is planning a fight to the death.
Old Master Chen continued, "The people I arranged have been keeping an eye on the Meng Household. They've progressed so quickly and smoothly these past few years; they must have someone protecting them. Sure enough, last night we discovered that they sent people to the county town overnight, found a grand mansion, and after some inquiries, learned that the owner of that mansion was also a cultivator!"
Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "Have you found out about the other party's lineage, background, and cultivation level?"
"The person watching was quite shrewd. Sensing something was amiss, he went into the county town to inquire, spending a considerable amount of money, but managed to find out some details about the other party."
"It is said that he has no master, but is a Rogue Person. His exact Middle Qi Refining Stage of Qi Refining. He calls himself ' Withered Wood,' and is highly respected by the wealthy and noble families of the county town. They offer him gold and silver treasures every month and present him with beautiful young girls, treating him like an honored guest!"
Then it's alright.
Chen Shuangbai remained expressionless, thinking to herself, "If he had a master, I could at least be a little more cautious."
But if he was merely a Middle Qi Refining Stage of Rogue Cultivator, a rootless and aimless Rogue Cultivator, how could he, a disciple of the Jade Spring Sect, the number one sect in the Jing Kingdom, possibly take him seriously?
Seeing his eldest grandson so calm and composed, Old Master Chen knew that the Rogue Person Withered Wood couldn't turn the tide.
His expression calmed down slightly, and he was about to say something more, but at that moment, Chen Shuangbai suddenly looked up at a certain place in the distance and whispered, "Master, stay home and stay put. If things get bad, recite the incantation to activate the talisman. I'll go and take care of the Meng Household."
After speaking, Chen Shuangbai summoned the Flowing Cloud Flying Pouch, leaped into the air, landed steadily on it, and transformed into a cloud that flew towards the southeast.
As Old Master Chen watched his eldest grandson ride the clouds, not much different from the immortals in the stories who rode the wind, he felt both pride and worry.
Immortals are good, but I'm afraid... my eldest son's lineage won't continue...
"Never mind, children and grandchildren have their own destinies, and there's always the second wife."
Old Master Chen turned around and went back to the main hall, sat down comfortably, and then called his second son and daughter-in-law to keep him company as they waited for his eldest grandson's triumphant return.
Chen Shuangbai sensed the aura of a cultivator coming from the southeast. The aura was undisguised, not particularly powerful, and it also faintly revealed a sense of age.
Less than a mile outside White Water County, Chen Shuangbai came face to face with the other party.
He was a Daoist priest dressed in a dignified and otherworldly manner, with flowing robes. However, he was extremely thin, like a stick, with hardly any flesh on his body. He also had a goatee on his chin, and his eyes, which were the size of mung beans, made him look somewhat sleazy.
The old Jade Spring Sect priest was quite displeased to be stopped by Chen Shuangbai, but his sharp eyes immediately noticed the Jade Begets Sweet Spring pattern on Chen Shuangbai's body. His face instantly broke into a smile, and he chuckled twice, greeting her with a smile, "Truly a member of the Jade Spring Sect, you are indeed blessed with exceptional talent and a naturally formed, jade-like physique, worthy of Foundation Establishment!"
Chen Shuangbai sized the man up and down, then, without further ado, asked, "Are you the Rogue Person Withered Wood in that county town? Are you causing trouble for my Lineage because of the Meng Household family?"
Upon hearing these impolite words, the old Daoist priest cursed inwardly; this man seemed quite confident, and the money he had collected was still far too little.
However, the arrow was already on the bowstring and had to be released.
When the Meng Household came to him, they deliberately or unintentionally made a big fuss about the matter, so that many wealthy and noble families in the county knew that he had come to settle things. If he were to show weakness and go back like this, his reputation would probably plummet in the future.
The old Daoist priest's eyes darted around, he cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "It's just a nickname, nothing to mention, nothing to mention."
"I've heard most of what happened to your Lineage, and I know you're still upset, but it's good to be forgiving."
"The Meng Household has realized their mistake and is willing to give 80% of their family fortune to you, fellow Daoist. They only hope that you will show mercy and spare their lives."
"I know you come from the Jade Spring Immortal Sect. The rules of the Jade Spring Immortal Sect are to guide people towards goodness, not to engage in the kind of ruthless, demonic behavior of exterminating the weak. You don't want people to report you to the sect and say that you have engaged in demonic behavior, right?"
As expected of Rogue Cultivator roams the mortal realm, regardless of the solidity of his cultivation, he certainly knows how to talk a good game.
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Chen Shuangbai feigned interest and followed the other person's lead.
Upon hearing this, Rogue Person Withered Wood was overjoyed and quickly informed Meng Household of their plans.
" The Meng Household is willing to relocate from White Water County, and will donate all their properties there to White Water County Lineage. Furthermore, they will hand over the culprit, who is at your disposal. See how sincere they are!"
It truly shows great sincerity.
But... Chen Shuangbai did not accept it.
While the Rogue Person Withered Wood was speaking, Chen Shuangbai moved slightly towards him. This distance was insignificant, but it allowed Chen Shuangbai to use her spiritual sense to examine the Rogue Person Withered Wood's condition.
The mixed wood-attribute Law Power emanating from the other party, carrying a faint sense of decay, indeed indicated that they were at the Qi Refinement Fourth Layer Refining. Their foundation did not seem very stable, and they even carried a hint of decline.
Even disciples at the third Qi Refinement Fourth Layer within the sect could contend with someone at the fourth level of Third Layer of Qi Refinement in this state, let alone Chen Shuangbai, who was also at the Qi Refinement Fourth Layer.
The Rogue Person Withered Wood said some nice things, which included a lot of flattery and promises to the Meng Household, but gradually, his tone softened, and in the end he stopped talking.
Because Chen Shuangbai was as cold as frost, and her magical Law Power gradually became active, an immense pressure came over him, causing alarm bells to ring in his mind.
--Damn it, isn't he also at the Qi Refinement Fourth Layer? Why is he putting so much pressure on me?
The Rogue Person Withered Wood was filled with unease, but in reality, he secretly activated his Law Artifact, ready to strike at any moment.
Although they were at the same level, Rogue Person Withered Wood felt that the young man in front of him seemed to be looking down at him from a superior position, with indifference and... contempt in his eyes.
This instantly ignited a fire of anger in Rogue Person Withered Wood's heart, and he was quite displeased.
"Fellow Daoist, what exactly do you want?"
The Rogue Person Withered Wood, still unwilling to give up, asked one last question.
Chen Shuangbai coldly looked at Rogue Person Withered Wood, sized him up, sneered, and spoke in a cold voice.
" The Rogue Person Withered Wood "?
"In my Jade Spring territory, you, a mere old dog, dare to spout nonsense here?"