Chapter 1316: Chapter 1307: The Hidden Relationship
Since Ye Chenfeng had already said so, Jiang Yunting temporarily handed over the matter regarding the Zhengs to Lin Zhonghe to deal with.
With such a commotion outside of Star Moon Tower, it was clear that the al was no longer happening. Jiang Yuting, Zhao Hongli, and the others brought Ye Chenfeng to the usual residence of the Cang Lang rcenary Group.
As the Cang Lang rcenary Group wasn’t particularly wealthy, their residence was located in a corner of Bei Yun City. It was a very large estate, spacious by any standard, but the property was far from Bei Yun City’s central streets. Additionally, the level of disrepair within the estate could rival the decrepit haunted houses seen in movies.
Standing before the dilapidated estate, Zhao Hongli awkwardly said, “Brother Chenfeng, our place is a bit shabby. I hope you don’t mind!”
With a smile on his face, Zhao Hongli seed to have completely forgotten about the situation from earlier. In his opinion, Jiang Yunting was now revealed to be a princess of the Southern Yuan Dynasty, so no matter how dissatisfied the Zhengs were, they likely wouldn’t be able to stir up any substantial trouble.
Ye Chenfeng waved his hand dismissively and said, “Brother Zhao, what are you saying? If you say this, it’s as if you don’t consider a friend.”
Ye Chenfeng’s words filled Zhao Hongli with relief. Patting Ye Chenfeng on the shoulder, Zhao Hongli said, “Brother Chenfeng, it seems I was being overly sentintal. Since I failed to treat you to a al at Star Moon Tower, how about I personally prepare a few dishes later for you to taste?”
Saying this, Zhao Hongli, Zhou Yangfei, and Chen Qinghe started heading into the estate, while Ye Chenfeng deliberately lagged behind, gently blocking Jiang Yunting with his arm and saying in a low voice, “Princess Yunting, there’s sothing I’m unsure whether to say or not.”
Seeing Ye Chenfeng pause her, Jiang Yunting’s cheeks flushed faintly. She replied, “Just call Yunting. Whatever you want to say, just say it.”
After hesitating for two seconds, Ye Chenfeng decided to offer a reminder to Jiang Yunting and said, “Yunting, can that Lin Zhonghe really be trusted? You’d better have soone from the Southern Yuan Dynasty co over as soon as possible.”
Jiang Yunting froze slightly, realizing that Ye Chenfeng was expressing doubts about Lin Zhonghe’s reliability. Although she knew that Lin Zhonghe had always been a cautious person, with alchemists from Spiritual dicine Valley due in Bei Yun City within the next couple of days, Jiang Yunting understood why Lin Zhonghe might temporarily suppress the Zhengs’ matter.
Jiang Yunting wasn’t particularly fond of Lin Zhonghe either, but given that he was soone from the Southern Yuan Dynasty, Ye Chenfeng’s suspicion of him left her feeling sowhat uncomfortable.
After subconsciously furrowing her brow, Jiang Yunting said, “Don’t worry, I’ll contact the Southern Yuan Dynasty shortly. Lin Zhonghe may have a higher opinion of himself, but I’m certain he doesn’t harbor any malicious intent.”
Watching Jiang Yunting walk into the estate right after speaking, Ye Chenfeng shook his head in helpless resignation. He had only ant well giving her a warning, but Jiang Yunting clearly hadn’t taken his words seriously and seed sowhat irritated instead.
Ye Chenfeng let out a soft sigh under his breath. He’d already said what he needed to say, so he also entered the estate. Though the exterior was in shambles, the interior had been cleaned thoroughly. While it certainly didn’t qualify as luxurious, it was at least clean and orderly.
As Ye Chenfeng stepped into the estate’s hall, he noted not only Zhao Hongli, Jiang Yuting, and the other three but also seven n of varying ages seated on chairs in the hall. These seven n all displayed a fiery redness across their faces, and their energies were extrely feeble—a clear indication that they were the other mbers of the Cang Lang rcenary Group and that the crimson color was a sign of the heat toxin within their bodies.
In this mont, the atmosphere inside the hall felt oddly tense. Among the seven n, one who appeared around thirty years old bore so resemblance to Zhao Hongli. This was Zhao Hongli’s younger brother, Zhao Dabao, who was also part of the Cang Lang rcenary Group, with his strength having reached the late stage of the Spirit Communication Realm Fourth Heavenly Layer.
“Dabao, why is everyone so silent? I heard that people from Spiritual dicine Valley will arrive here in the next couple of days. Originally, Brother Zhou had gone to the valley to invite an alchemist, and now that alchemists will soon be in Bei Yun City, we’ve gained another sliver of hope.”
Still in good spirits, Zhao Hongli continued, “By the way, I forgot to tell you all sothing: Sister Yunting turns out to be a princess of the Southern Yuan Dynasty. Once she steps forward in a couple of days, I’m certain she’ll be able to persuade an alchemist to help us.”
The “Brother Zhou” Zhao Hongli referred to was Zhou Linnan. Back when Zhao Hongli and his group had decided to gather the Red Lotus Trilife Grass, they hadn’t yet learned that alchemists from Spiritual dicine Valley would pass through Bei Yun City. Despite being a loose cultivator whose strength was only at the Middle Stage of the Spirit Communication Realm Fifth Heavenly Layer, Zhou Linnan had once helped an alchemist during an accident. That alchemist had promised Zhou Linnan that he could approach them at Spiritual dicine Valley for assistance in the future.
Zhou Linnan was quite friendly with Zhao Hongli, and upon learning of the Cang Lang rcenary Group’s struggles, he decided to fulfill his promise and set out for Spiritual dicine Valley alone before Zhao Hongli’s team embarked for the Firestone Mountain Range.
However, despite hearing about Jiang Yunting’s royal status, Zhao Dabao and the others remained unmoved. Instead, Zhao Dabao’s face showed a trace of guilt, as his fists clenched slightly and his body grew tense. He spoke: “Bro, we owe Brother Zhou an apology. Just two days ago, soone found Brother Zhou’s corpse outside Bei Yun City and brought it back here. We’ve already buried him in the backyard of the estate.”
“What?” Zhao Hongli’s smile instantly vanished, and he grabbed his younger brother’s arm in shock.
Weakened by the heat toxin, Zhao Dabao’s health was already fragile, and Zhao Hongli’s forceful grip caused his condition to worsen visibly. Ye Chenfeng intervened, saying, “Brother Zhao, you need to calm down.”
Zhao Hongli, hearing Ye Chenfeng’s reminder, realized he had applied too much pressure. He took a deep breath and slumped into a chair. After a mont of silence, he suddenly said, “Could this be related to the Zhengs? No, I need to go to the Zhengs and get to the bottom of this!”
Ye Chenfeng stopped Zhao Hongli, saying, “Brother Zhao, please calm down. The alchemists from Spiritual dicine Valley are coming to Bei Yun City. Right now, the priority is to have the Han Qing Pill refined. Otherwise, I don’t think these brothers of yours can survive another month.”
“If you go to confront the Zhengs now, they’ll surely deny everything. It’d be better to resolve the Han Qing Pill matter first. Once Yunting steps in to act on your behalf, settling matters with the Zhengs—whether that ans razing their estate—should be a simple task.”
Jiang Yunting, who had also known Zhou Linnan, was visibly enraged. She added furiously, “Brother Zhao, rest assured, the Zhengs won’t escape responsibility. But I’ve heard that alchemists from Spiritual dicine Valley are incredibly arrogant. If we act against the Zhengs now without utterly destroying them, any interference from them might jeopardize the refinent of the Han Qing Pill.”
Looking at his seven brothers weakened by the heat toxin, Zhao Hongli sighed feebly and said, “Fine. Let’s get the Han Qing Pill refined first. I’ll go to the backyard to see Brother Zhou for now.”
…
anwhile, as Zhao Hongli and the others received news of Zhou Linnan’s death,
inside a private room at Star Moon Tower,
Lin Zhonghe had already soundproofed the room so that no one outside could hear the conversation.
Within the room, aside from Lin Zhonghe, were the Zhengs’ Family Head, Zheng Yuanzhi, and Zheng Wu.
Lin Zhonghe had entered the private room openly under the pretense of investigating the situation. At this mont, Zheng Wu sat lifelessly on a chair like a pile of useless mud.
Once Lin Zhonghe confird the soundproofing, Zheng Yuanzhi imdiately spoke excitedly, “Father, I haven’t seen you in ten years.”
Lin Zhonghe waved his hand and said, “It’s fortunate that I ca to Bei Yun City this ti. Had another person uncovered Princess Yunting’s identity, your Zheng Family would undoubtedly have been wiped off the map today.”
“Though I didn’t conceal my presence when I ca here, the connection between us must remain hidden for now—especially during this critical ti. Otherwise, not only will your Zheng Family face annihilation, but I might also lose my position in the Southern Yuan Dynasty.”
At this mont, the usually dimwitted Zheng family heir, Zheng Wu, who had assud Lin Zhonghe ca to reprimand him, found himself struck with disbelief. Lin Zhonghe was a formidable expert at the Peak of Divine Thought Realm Fifth Heavenly Layer, while even the Zheng Family’s ancestor was rely at the Second Heavenly Layer of the sa realm. However, just as Zheng Wu’s regret threatened to overwhelm him, he overheard his father, Zheng Yuanzhi, address Lin Zhonghe as “Father”? For a mont, Zheng Wu couldn’t wrap his head around it.
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