Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1046 - 525: Zhou’s Scheme (Part 2)

Chen Xuan’s fingertip touched Liu Sheng’s wrist, a surge of Spiritual Power flowing in to mend his injuries.

A short while later!

Liu Sheng ceased his coughing, though a faint trail of blood escaped his lips, which he swiftly swallowed back.

This minor detail, naturally, did not escape the notice of Chen Xuan and the others.

However, maintaining their pride, neither Liu Sheng nor Zhan Tian revealed their awareness of it.

"Alright, alright!"

Liu Sheng gestured dismissively towards Chen Xuan.

"You’ve just recovered, you should rest more!"

Chen Xuan let out a helpless sigh. His absence for several days meant he hadn't assisted in addressing Liu Sheng's internal wounds, leaving his condition largely unchanged from when Chen Xuan departed.

"Can your Spiritual Power really heal injuries?"

Zhan Tian helped Liu Sheng settle against a chair, inquiring.

"Partially, but its primary function isn't healing. It's about consistently tending to the Chief Eunuch’s internal state to prevent the buildup from his injuries worsening his condition."

Chen Xuan omitted one detail: he had also secretly addressed some of the Chief Eunuch's lingering minor ailments during his examination.

Coupled with the nourishment from the Spiritual Liquid.

Chen Xuan felt a strong possibility of breaking through to the Ninth Layer.

"I understand. You must be very careful then!"

Zhan Tian swiftly offered his advice.

"Indeed. You still need to return to the Three Judicial Departments, so hurry back!"

"Such virtue!"

"I came straight from the Imperial Palace to see you, and you insult me? Fine, I won’t visit again."

He rose, dramatically flicked his sleeves, and exited the room with purpose.

A return was indeed necessary.

After such an extended absence, who knew what the state of the Three Judicial Departments had become?

"Chief Eunuch, allow me to help you into bed!"

"Hmm!"

....

As night fell!

Chen Xuan held two women close. Though his absence had been brief, their tender affection made the reunion feel like a long-awaited embrace.

After their intimate moments passed!

"How has it been taking Xiaoqi out for activities these past few days?"

Chen Xuan’s hand rested on soft skin as he spoke.

It was a common habit for men of this era to keep their hands occupied, enjoying the sensation.

"Mostly following Xiaoqi wherever he goes,"

Lan Meng’Er replied with a smile.

For her, Xiaoqi’s happiness was paramount.

"Oh, and I almost forgot. Yesterday, we encountered the Fourth Prince on the street. He extended an invitation for Xiaoqi and us to visit his mansion tomorrow."

"Qin Hong?"

Chen Xuan’s brow twitched. An accidental meeting?

A likely story!

How could a distinguished Fourth Prince possibly have the free time to wander the streets aimlessly?

Ever since their encounter at Jiuyue Mansion, Chen Xuan had harbored a dislike for Qin Hong, seeing him as overly calculating.

However, for the sake of Qin Ying, he had kept his true feelings hidden.

"But Xiaoqi declined the invitation!"

"Even if he hadn't refused, I would not have agreed,"

Gu Pengyou stated firmly.

Lan Meng’Er, though unaware of the full implications, had grown up in the Gu Family and understood that none of the Great Yu princes were simple figures.

With Chen Xuan away from the Imperial City, involving themselves with the princes was best avoided.

"Yes, you handled that correctly!"

Her upbringing in a prominent family allowed her to see the situation so clearly, which brought him considerable comfort.

...

The following morning!

Zhan Tian once again appeared at the Ritual Department, not to see Liu Sheng, but to escort Xiaoqi to the Three Judicial Departments.

"The Hall Master believes Xiaoqi should engage in some relaxation for a period."

Standing in the small courtyard, Chen Xuan felt a pang of reluctance.

It had only been a few days, and the rigorous training was already resuming; it did seem rather harsh.

"I have a proposal!"

"What proposal do you have?"

Chen Xuan inquired, curiosity piqued.

"You don't need to concern yourself with it. Xiaoqi, come with me."

"Oh!"

Xiaoqi responded with a dejected tone. Even with Chen Xuan present, he dared not refuse Zhan Tian.

Zhan Tian had always maintained strict discipline with him.

Thus, Chen Xuan’s unspoken objection notwithstanding, Xiaoqi inevitably departed with Zhan Tian, leaving the Ritual Department behind.

"Alas!"

Chen Xuan let out a heavy sigh, realizing that even as a father, he couldn't dictate his son's path any longer.

"Husband..."

Lan Meng’Er’s face was etched with heartache. It had only been a few short days, and the arduous training was starting anew.

"You saw it yourself. Even I am powerless to intervene!"

Chen Xuan spread his hands, his words having proven insufficient.

"Elder Zhan is doing this for Xiaoqi’s own good."

"And Xiaoqi is already at Double Four. Once he reaches Double Five, his progress should accelerate."

Gu Pengyou attempted to comfort Lan Meng’Er.

Chen Xuan, however, merely pouted. Accelerate?

Absurd!

Others might be unaware, but didn't he know the truth?

Once Xiaoqi reached the peak of Double Five, he would need to commence refining his jade bones, marking the beginning of his journey towards Sacred Body cultivation.

Unless an unforeseen opportunity arose!

Otherwise, Xiaoqi could not afford to slacken his efforts before the Burial Grounds opened.

Nevertheless, as a devoted father, despite the ache in his heart, he silently endorsed Zhan Tian's stringent approach.

He sensed that Great Yu was becoming more and more chaotic, even somewhat obscure.

Furthermore... he consistently felt premonitions of significant events brewing across the continents in the days ahead.

Ever since discovering his talent for evolution, he had been experiencing strange, inexplicable urges.

"It doesn't matter!"

Shaking his head, all he needed were the coordinates for the Lower Realm to resolve the predicaments there and bring his people to the Primordial Realm.

Let them cause a commotion!

It had absolutely nothing to do with him.

"I'll go and see the Chief Eunuch!"

...

Word of Great Yu reclaiming the three manors spread with remarkable speed.

Over at Tangyun Lake.

"My Lord, it is rumored that Zhan Tian has advanced his realm and slain four peak Dao Realm experts of the Eighth Layer."

Upon receiving this intelligence, Yuan Qing promptly made his way to Zhou's residence.

However, upon hearing the report, he merely opened his eyes slightly, his expression barely shifting.

"That's expected!"

"Zhan Tian possesses a rare innate gift; within the entirety of the Eastern Continent, he is unique in cultivating a Sacred Body."

"Compared to his potential, his progress is actually slower than it should be."

Zhou held a deep respect for Zhan Tian internally.

Merely cultivating a Sacred Body was enough to command awe from others!

"However, the majority of people from both clans are unaccounted for."