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Chapter 1642 - 1635: Live in Peace

Chapter 1642: Chapter 1635: Live in Peace

"Am I being entangled here?" Cheng Ziang sighed lightly and muttered to himself.

"What are you saying?" Hun Jiansi tilted her head and asked, puzzled since she couldn’t understand Chinese.

"Nothing. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be heading back now. If I don’t return soon, they’ll start worrying." Cheng Ziang gestured dismissively as he spoke.

"Can’t you stay a little longer?" Hun Jiansi showed a hint of disappointment.

"It’s not like we won’t see each other again in the future." Cheng Ziang shrugged.

"But we can’t talk often." Hun Jiansi replied.

"If you’re not approaching us with ulterior motives, I’d be more than willing to accept you. But you’re part of the Emperor’s Sect, sent to monitor us. You might as well fulfill your duty and not lose sight of who you are just because of some romantic sentimentality." Cheng Ziang said.

"Monitoring and having a conversation with you are two separate matters." Hun Jiansi retorted.

"Suit yourself. I’m leaving now." Cheng Ziang said as he prepared to walk away but paused momentarily. Then, he added, "Also, I hope you’ll honor your promise and not approach the saint. That is, if you still consider me a friend."

"So the saint is really that important to you all?" Hun Jiansi’s tone carried a bit of mockery.

"He’s our Radiant Sun. Understand?" Cheng Ziang spoke without any hesitation, making Luo’er’s significance in his heart abundantly clear.

"The way you said it makes me rather curious to meet him." Hun Jiansi’s expression turned eager.

But when Cheng Ziang shot her a glare, she immediately waved her hands and explained, "Relax, relax—I’ll meet the saint openly, not sneakily."

"Just know where you stand. I’m leaving now; that’s all for today." Cheng Ziang declared, ignoring Hun Jiansi and heading straight back the way he came.

"Then I’m coming with you!" Hun Jiansi chirped, hopping along after him, practically skipping with excitement.

"Why are you following me?" Cheng Ziang frowned slightly.

"I’m your maid, remember?" Hun Jiansi replied confidently.

"Suit yourself..." Cheng Ziang sighed, shook his head, and continued on without paying her any further mind.

The winding paths of Bicheng Mansion were bothersome to navigate. Fortunately, having a knowledgeable maid alongside became indispensable, guiding Cheng Ziang back to the group.

Just as he turned around to thank Hun Jiansi, he discovered she had already disappeared. This time, he hadn’t forgotten her presence, yet regardless of how hard he tried, he couldn’t find her anywhere.

Surrounded by many servants and maids, Cheng Ziang knew Hun Jiansi was hiding among them, but she was entirely untraceable.

Her Fog Concealment Skill had reached an unparalleled level. Once the bell’s sound faded and the faint fragrance dissipated, Cheng Ziang couldn’t recall her appearance no matter how hard he tried.

"That woman’s really unbelievable..." Not knowing what else to say, Cheng Ziang sighed and made an exclamation.

By now, the affairs at the mansion had largely concluded, yet Huayu Ting still stood at the entrance, hands behind his back, watching alongside the guards as the Wuting Clan retreated.

"Old Cheng, where did you wander off to?" Hu Daoke noticed Cheng Ziang’s arrival and waved over, asking.

"I ran into Hun Jiansi." Cheng Ziang took a deep breath and replied.

"Who?" Hu Daoke looked puzzled.

"Hun Jiansi—the one who knows the Fog Concealment Skill. I talked with her for a bit." Cheng Ziang explained.

"Isn’t her Fog Concealment Skill said to be exceptional? How did you..." Baiyue asked, her eyes widening with surprise.

"Romantic mutual attraction, probably. How else?" Tangmo squinted slightly, with a faint smile and a teasing tone.

"Is that true?" Hu Daoke turned to Cheng Ziang to confirm.

"Well, how do I put this..." Cheng Ziang scratched his head awkwardly, unsure how to explain, "That little girl, she’s kind of... a bit lovestruck."

"Just admit you’re handsome and the young lady has a crush on you." Hu Daoke remarked.

"Isn’t that the case?" Cheng Ziang shot back without reservation.

"Stay virtuous, brother!" Hu Daoke said.

"I don’t need you to keep reminding me of that!" Cheng Ziang replied with a glance, his tone exasperated.

"What did she say to you?" Baiyue asked curiously.

"How should I put this," Cheng Ziang thought for a moment before speaking carefully. "In principle, we’re neither enemies with the Wen Family nor the Emperor’s Sect. The sect’s objective is to monitor us, not to harm us. So we don’t need to be overly guarded about the Emperor’s Sect but should instead remain wary of Wen Family members."

"Can they be trusted?" Hu Daoke asked skeptically.

"I think they can. I don’t believe Hun Jiansi was lying." Cheng Ziang replied.

"Anything else?" Baiyue prompted.

"Also, I issued her a warning—not to let Emperor’s Sect members approach Luo’er." Cheng Ziang added after thinking.

"And what did she say?"

"She agreed." Cheng Ziang replied.

"As expected, even Hun Jiansi yields to charm." Hu Daoke said enviously.

"If Luo’er took action, she’d probably offer herself up voluntarily," Cheng Ziang joked with a grin.

"What did you say!" Unexpectedly, Tangmo reacted more strongly than even Luo’er himself, shouting angrily.

"I was joking." Cheng Ziang raised his hands, conceding nervously.

"No joking about the saint out in public." Baiyue retorted sternly.

"I meant Luo’er, not the saint," Cheng Ziang clarified.

"Still arguing, are you?" Tangmo interjected.

"Alright, alright, it’s my fault. I’m sorry, I’m sorry." Cheng Ziang relented, waving his hands apologetically.

Among his comrades, his previously aloof and stoic demeanor had long since worn away.

"Let’s focus—no more idle chatter." Luo’er calmly interrupted, his voice cutting through the commotion effortlessly.

At this, Cheng Ziang coughed lightly, adjusted his posture, and spoke earnestly: "Given the current situation, neither the Wen Family nor the Emperor’s Sect intends to oppose us. Personally, I believe maintaining this mutual understanding for now is best, avoiding conflicts with Wen Family forces. As for the Wu Family, it’s better to steer clear, as trying to please both sides will only result in losing on both fronts."

"Agreed," Baiyue nodded and added, "Currently, the actual power in the Dongsheng Empire lies with the Wen Family. Therefore, aligning with them is crucial to achieving our primary objective—ending the war between the Kyushu Empire and the West Outer Heaven."

"As for the Wu Family, there’s troubling news—the Emperor’s Sect seems to have deployed Lieying Tang to deal with troublesome members of the Wuting Clan." Cheng Ziang remarked, frowning slightly.

"Lieying Tang?"

"Yes, them—the elite-filled Lieying Tang. Apparently, a Forbidden Curse Level cultivator at the Golden Core Realm specializing in Dual Dao is involved." Cheng Ziang nodded.

"Should we intervene?" Baiyue asked uneasily, glancing at the group.

"Intervene my foot! Meddling too much gets people killed!" Hu Daoke shrugged indifferently.

"For now, we lack the capability to influence internal conflicts between the Wen Family and Wu Family. With external forces involved, their tensions will only escalate, so it’s best to stay out of it." Cheng Ziang mused.

"The Wuting Clan has hundreds of members—can just one Forbidden Curse Level cultivator handle them?" Hu Daoke scratched his head in amazement.

"Never underestimate the Forbidden Curse Level." Cheng Ziang explained, "I’ve always stressed that the Kyushu cultivation system prioritizes quality over quantity. Out of a hundred people, you might get one Forbidden Curse Level cultivator. But a hundred regular cultivators couldn’t possibly take down a single Forbidden Curse Level expert."

"It’s all so complicated..." Hu Daoke grimaced.

"It’s rather simple," Baiyue sighed, "Can Tier Four magic compare to Tier Five Forbidden Curse magic? Could a hundred magic apprentices defeat even one Forbidden Curse Level Magic Conductor? Clearly, it’s impossible."

"Hun Jiansi is still nearby, isn’t she?" Suddenly, Luo’er spoke up unexpectedly, voicing an unusual observation.

"Yes." Cheng Ziang nodded, then elaborated, "But I warned her not to approach the saint."

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