Huangxiu

Chapter 1023 Begins
Inside the Great Bright Peak, everything remains the same.

Time seems to have stood still here; nothing has changed.

Every time he returns here, he feels like he's back in the old days.

All the brothers and sisters are here; some are diligently practicing, while others are cunning and deceitful.

Even though they know the importance of cultivation, some princes or princesses still don't want to endure hardship and crave immediate comfort.

Chu Liezhao showed no disdain for these people; each had their own choices.

In the Jade Scenery Dynasty, princesses are alright, but if princes just laze around and do nothing, they'll have a hard time.

But this is also my own choice.

Everyone has their own way of living, and no one has the right to tell them what to do.

The biggest reason they cheat and slack off is that their spiritual progress is slow.

Unless one possesses exceptional talent like Chu Liezhao, even those who diligently cultivate often see their progress measured in years, with no noticeable changes after a month or two.

He went to Diwu Academy and found the fifteenth imperial uncle, Chu Honglin.

Chu Honglin was basking in the sunlight, lying on a bench in the courtyard, holding a book and concentrating intently.

Chu Liezhao sat down on the bench next to him: "Fifteenth Uncle".

Chu Honglin put down his book and smiled, "You haven't been back for a while."

"I've gone into seclusion to cultivate," Chu Liezhao said.

Chu Honglin laughed and said, "You didn't go into seclusion to cultivate, you went to accompany your wife, didn't you? Enjoy yourself!"

Chu Liezhao and Li Miaotan entered the Kunlun Cave Heaven of the Jade Kunlun Palace to escape the assassination attempt by the Yuanzhen Dynasty.

Although the news was kept secret, it was still discovered.

Chu Liezhao smiled and said, "Fifteenth Uncle also has such a leisurely time."

"Your matter is no small thing," Chu Honglin said. "Has the situation in Yuanzhen been pacified?"

Chu Liezhao shook his head: "After all, a prince has died, and he was the prince whom Emperor Yuanzhen had chosen to succeed him. How could we let this go so easily?"

"Then we should still be careful. Yuan Zhen's actions are unpredictable and hard to guard against... But it was good that he was killed. Cheng Yunzheng really deserved to die!"

"Then come on." Chu Liezhao smiled. "I'm already at the seventh level, I'm not afraid of assassination."

"Seventh level?" Chu Honglin straightened up, his eyes suddenly gleaming as he looked him up and down, a smile appearing on his face. "Really seventh level?"

Chu Liezhao nodded with a smile: "I wouldn't dare to come out if I hadn't reached the seventh level."

"Haha..." Chu Honglin laughed loudly, "Finally, I've reached the seventh level!"

Chu Liezhao also beamed with joy.

Reaching the seventh level is indeed something to celebrate; becoming a Great Venerable is a higher rank than a Venerable.

"There are some things I can tell you now," Chu Honglin sighed.

Chu Liezhao hurriedly said, "Fifteenth Uncle, it's best not to tell me about these things."

Chu Honglin was taken aback.

Chu Liezhao said, "Now I am, after all, the prince consort of Phoenix, and my status is different."

“You are the consort of Phoenix, but you are also a prince of our Jade Realm!” Chu Honglin said with displeasure, “What do you mean by this?”

His face darkened: "Is it the imperial court or some scoundrels causing trouble?"

He vaguely knew some of the rumors circulating in the court.

It is said that the Ninth Prince is a traitor who is infatuated with beautiful women and only recognizes his wife, not his father.

His heart was set on the phoenix, and he had already forgotten about Yu Jing.

After hearing all this, all he wanted to do was curse them.

Chu Liezhao waved his hand: "It's nothing, just to avoid suspicion."

"What's there to avoid?" Chu Honglin scoffed. "What's there to avoid?"

"Fifteenth Uncle, I'm doing quite well now," Chu Liezhao said. "I'm detached from the grudges between the two dynasties and living a carefree life as a hermit. I'm very happy, so it's best not to talk about anything confidential."

“You…” Chu Honglin sighed and shook his head repeatedly.

He could understand that Chu Liezhao was disheartened.

Chu Liezhao possessed unparalleled talent, yet he was forced to become a hostage and a prince consort in Phoenix.

This isn't the end of it; we'll keep pushing him outwards, determined to completely usher him into the phoenix's embrace.

It's simply a sin!

Chu Liezhao asked, "I'm going into seclusion at Great Bright Peak for a while. Do you have any martial arts notes or insights from those Great Venerables?"

"Seclusion is good; it allows me to leave these troublesome matters behind... The great masters' collection of books is underground; come with me."

Wanjiang City is located in the southwest of the demon realm. Its humid climate and warm, spring-like weather throughout the year attract many demons to live there.

The city of Wanjiang is crisscrossed by rivers, each of which is wide and mighty.

These rivers connect cities to Wanjiang City.

As a crossroads of transportation routes, Wanjiang City is naturally far more prosperous than ordinary cities.

As the sun set, a burly middle-aged man strode slowly into the city, heading straight for a small alley on the south side, where he stopped outside a house at the end of the alley.

Leng Tieya looked around the courtyard in front of him.

The alley was paved with stone slabs, so shiny they could reflect a person's image; I don't know how long I walked there.

The alley leads directly to the bustling main road, winding and twisting, just enough to block the view.

This exceeded his impression of the demon race.

How could there be such an ingenious architectural style among the demon race?

He knocked on the door, and an old voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

Leng Tieya replied, "Third Uncle, I am Sun Changyue from our hometown."

"Changyue..." Footsteps sounded, and an old man with white hair and beard opened the door.

He looked at Leng Tieya with surprise and chuckled, "Changyue, come in quickly, you must have traveled a long way?"

Leng Tieya waved his hand, looking smug: "More than two thousand miles, it's nothing."

"Come in quickly." The old man hurriedly ushered him in, chuckling, "You've finally come! If I hadn't come, I would have turned back. Alas... fallen leaves return to their roots. When people get old, they just want to die in their hometown and be buried next to their parents..."

He kept rambling on, closed the courtyard gate, and quickly glanced at the left wall of the courtyard.

That's the neighboring courtyard.

Leng Tieya could tell from his expression that he was saying this to the neighboring courtyard.

This person is really careful.

Having lived here for so long, they no longer arouse suspicion, yet they still don't forget to put on a show.

No wonder they haven't shown any flaws for so long.

"Third Uncle, you can just throw away all your belongings. What's there to be reluctant about?"

“I can give up other things, but this courtyard is something I’ve worked hard to earn my whole life. How can I give it up?”

"It's just a courtyard house. Sell it and buy another one back in Xilou City."

“I’m old and don’t want to make a fuss anymore. This courtyard is yours. Go back to your own courtyard in your hometown, where my parents’ presence is still there.”

“Okay, Uncle, don’t worry, I’ll stay here. It’s lively in Wanjiang City, and I can make a living here.”

“That’s right. There’s no shortage of work in Wanjiang City. With your strength, you won’t starve.”

……

The next morning, Leng Tieya saw the old man off and returned to his courtyard alone.

Over the course of the night, the old man explained all the important points to him.

The two connected their soul beads, so that they could communicate directly through the soul beads if they had any questions, doubts, or difficulties in the future.

The old man's cultivation level was insufficient, and his presence here would only be a hindrance, preventing Leng Tieya from fully utilizing his abilities.

He needed to find out the location of the Nether Bone Sect and locate its various outposts so that the Great Heavenly Demon Palace could launch a blitzkrieg.

This is no easy task. The key is to not miss any outposts and to ensure that no one escapes the net, otherwise, endless trouble will ensue.

He didn't rush to start, but instead wandered around the city slowly to get to know Wanjiang City.

Wanjiang City is bustling with travelers from all directions, making it an ideal source of news.

He went to a restaurant for breakfast, listening intently to the various news around him, trying to piece together what he wanted to know.

He then spread a rumor in the city that a Ghost Bone Flower had appeared in Wanjiang City.

The news immediately sparked a great deal of discussion.

This made Leng Tieya realize that the Yougu Sect had a great reputation among the demon race.

Moreover, they are all infamous, people who dread hearing about them.

His reputation is far greater than it is in the Demon Realm.

Two days later, he discovered the disciples of the Nether Bone Sect in the city.

(End of this chapter)