Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

"I am very curious about the Ghost Clan. What factors affect your cultivation progress? I have cultivated for two years and have already reached the Human Profound Realm. You have spent several times more time than me, but you are only at the Third Realm. The Ghost Clan refines Yin Sha, so their cultivation path is definitely different from the traditional cultivation methods I know. However, I think the essence of your existence is related to the essence of cultivators I know. It is all about intention."

"The Yin Sha Pearl originated from the Ghost Clan itself, so... is the Ghost Clan a ghost, or is it the Yin Sha Pearl?" Chu Xunfeng looked at the red candle.

He didn't directly answer Hongzhu's question, but his words revealed what Hongzhu was curious about and cared about.

However, his answer this time was very insightful. Old Wang, who knew nothing about cultivation, didn't understand anything, but Hongzhu understood why Chu Xunfeng cared so much about Old Wang.

Because Old Wang is a newly born member of the Ghost Clan, Chu Xunfeng is observing Old Wang to understand the entire Ghost Clan.

So, he was just a poor guinea pig?

No… Hongzhu understood, but she became even more concerned, and even a little jealous of Lao Wang who knew nothing.

She had lived among the demons for many years, and this relationship, which seemed to be based on exploitation, could quickly change if she demonstrated sufficient value.

Because value implies demand.

This newborn member of the clan has encountered a benefactor.

Chapter 10, Giving Directions

"Young master, of the two pieces of grade seven raw ore you provided, there are seventeen high-grade Yin Sha Beads in Qingxuan Iron and nineteen high-grade Yin Sha Beads in refined white copper. I will personally add nine mid-grade Yin Sha Beads for you." The thin-faced man with a pointed lip smiled humbly. "What do you think..."

"Red Candle, collect the money." Chu Xunfeng turned his gaze to the girl in red beside him.

Hongzhu stepped forward to count the Yin Sha Pearls, and took the replaced jade pendant, handing it to Chu Xunfeng. Seeing that Hongzhu did not react to the price, Chu Xunfeng turned his gaze to the male ghost, "You're quite sensible. Let's leave it at that."

"Thank you so much for your leniency, young master! Thank you so much for your leniency, young master!"

Amidst the male ghost's almost tearful farewell, the man and the two ghosts walked out of the Ghost Market gate.

"Young master, here you go." As soon as they stepped out of the government office, Hongzhu tactfully handed the Yin Sha Pearl from the cloth bag to Chu Xunfeng.

"Take this for now. Consider this money as your allowance for the errands you've been running. I don't know its market value right now, but I'll figure it out later. If this isn't enough, I'll give you the rest later. If there's any left over, it's all yours."

Hongzhu was taken aback for a moment, then her face lit up with joy. "Thank you, young master."

It seems this sum of money is quite large.

"Take us to find a place to stay first, preferably a small house or something, and then you can start working on your connections." Chu Xunfeng didn't care whether he had paid Hongzhu too much money, after all, there's no such thing as wanting a horse to run without feeding it.

If she gives it all to Hongzhu, Hongzhu will naturally do her best to use the money wisely so that she can have more left over.

As for the minerals used to exchange for the Yin Sha Pearl, they were naturally no longer obtained from Dang Kang. After all, the Dragon Girl, Senior Sister, and Young Miss had all received gifts, so there was hardly anything left of what Dang Kang had.

Before leaving Longquan Sword Manor, Zuo Feichen prepared a generous reward for himself, including a variety of mineral crystals, as well as some medicinal herbs and spirit stones. Chu Xunfeng accepted them all without hesitation.

Although he was very dissatisfied with the Dark Star Pavilion's scheme against him, Chu Xunfeng had no reason to turn down money.

“I know a broker; he definitely has some vacant houses in the Ghost Market.” Hongzhu carefully put a bag of Yin Sha Pearls into her pocket and patted it gently. “Shall we go now?”

"Okay, let's go." Chu Xunfeng nodded.

In the Black Forest, although Chu Xunfeng's work had not yet made any clear progress, it was still a good start.

However, Ning Qiu Ning, from the Supreme Sword Sect in Bianzhou, was stumped by a question after hurriedly seeking out her master.

“If you ask me for help, I will naturally help you. But I must ask you, do you want to save your parents, or do you want to save both your parents and your family property?” Li Shuhua sat on the futon and looked up at Ning Qiuning.

“This…” Ning Qiu Ning pondered for a long time, and finally gritted her teeth, “As long as my parents are saved, that’s enough.”

Ning Qiu Ning also knew that at this point, the possessions she had were insignificant. Besides, most of the Ning family's current assets were created by him, so losing them was fine. The real priority was to save her life and prevent her family from going to jail.

"Since that's the case, take this letter. If you can make the decision, go directly to the Bianzhou Cultivator Alliance and state how much of your family fortune you're donating. The Alliance will then help you stop the imperial officials." With a wave of her hand, Li Shuhua gently raised a letter with her sword energy, which floated to Ning Qiuning's front.

“This disciple understands, but…” Ning Qiu Ning was interrupted by Li Shu Hua before she could finish speaking.

“I have already instructed Han’e in advance that she will accompany you this time, and all decisions will be made by you. She will not interfere with you.” Li Shuhua raised her eyes and looked at her disciple.

"Thank you, Master." Ning Qiu Ning breathed a sigh of relief, finally feeling at ease.

Her biggest worry now is not persuading her parents, but her own lack of physical strength.

After all, if the method doesn't work, it may have to resort to force, and her current strength is at its weakest.

"There's one more thing. Now that you've decided to nurture the broken sword, you should understand the dangers involved. A single misstep can lead to your demise." Li Shuhua flipped her hand, presenting another strangely shaped jade pendant. "This is a pass to the Ghost Market in the Black Forest. Take this and go to the Ghost Market to find a member of the Ghost Clan named Li Anshan. Learn from him how the Ghost Clan manages to remain in the world after resolving their obsessions. This will greatly benefit your future cultivation path. Do you understand?"

"As you command, Master." Ning Qiu Ning nodded vigorously. "Then this disciple will depart."

“Hmm.” Li Shuhua nodded slightly. “Since you have already chosen your own path entirely based on your own ideas, this time, try your best to walk your own path.”

Ning Qiuning, who had already reached the door of her residence, paused upon hearing her master's words and took a deep breath. "Qiuning understands."

Ning Qiuning left, but Li Shuhua sat on the futon, lost in thought for a long time, and finally let out a long sigh.

With Chu Xunfeng designated as a wanted criminal, many things are different now. Ning Qiuning only wants to protect her family, which is understandable. But what will happen if things continue like this?

Whether it's the Dragon Clan or White Emperor City, are they just going to let Chu Xunfeng be wanted and let him hide in the three regions of the Nine Provinces?

Putting aside other things, Li Shuhua and Xu Jiujing have been friends for many years. Based on her own understanding of Xu Jiujing, as the old man's disciple, Chu Xunfeng would definitely stand up and speak out for him in Baidi City.

What about the dragons?

Those who cross the Dragon Gate transform into dragons. Dragon marriages have always been chosen by the Divine Lord, and there have been no exceptions in the past two hundred years. Chu Xunfeng is unlikely to be that exception either. As the pre-arranged son-in-law, he will definitely lend a hand.

Xu Bailing and Ao Hanli are both Qiu Ning's rivals.

Now Chu Xunfeng is at a critical moment. If Qiu Ning doesn't step forward to help him and gives the opportunity to Baidi City and the Dragon Clan, she may never have another chance to win Chu Xunfeng's heart.

With such talent and the ability to cultivate the bones of an eighth-rank soldier, if given a choice, no one in the leadership of the Supreme Sword Sect would want Qiu Ning to cultivate that Regretful Broken Sword.

However, because of Zhu Han'e, the Supreme Sword Sect has no other choice now.

If she had to do it again, I'd advise her to give up...

What Ning Qiu Ning gave up was probably not Chu Xun Feng, but her cultivation.

"Your obsession has turned you into a demon, no different from a ghost. The so-called Supreme Being is one whose emotions are connected with the sword's intent. If even Li Anshan can't help you, then I have no other choice but to let things take their course." A soft sigh echoed in the somewhat empty house.

Actually, the Supreme Sword Sect also has another option.

He simply abandoned Ning Qiuning and let her do whatever she wanted.

But... it's impossible.

In my heart, the Supreme Sword Sect's decision to allow Zhu Han'e to take Ning Qiu Ning as her disciple directly ruined Ning Qiu Ning's life, and the Supreme Sword Sect felt guilty towards Ning Qiu Ning.

Logically speaking, the Supreme Sword Sect is a prestigious and renowned sect.

Want face.

Chapter Eleven, Old Wang's Question

The Black Forest was perpetually shrouded in an eerie atmosphere and was covered with locust trees.

Even when the sun is high in the sky and the sunlight is strong, it is naturally insulated from the Black Forest.

If one were to insist on classifying it as the hour of Si (9-11 AM), when the sun is high in the sky, in the dark forest, apart from the natural visible light being slightly brighter, there is not much difference to be seen.

Throughout the Black Woods, the only source of light was the white lanterns hanging from the eaves of every house around the streets.

Chu Xunfeng, accompanied by Hongzhu and Lao Wang, followed behind a ghost who looked quite young, walking along the stone-paved streets of the ghost market.

There appeared to be four people, but only one person's footsteps echoed in the empty street.

"Young Master Chu, Sister Hong, and Brother Wang, although this place is a bit remote, it's quiet and secluded. And being remote has its advantages—the place is large, but not expensive." The young boy leading the way had already been eloquently describing the houses he was selecting according to Hongzhu's requirements, and now that they were almost there, he revealed the most important point: the price.

Of course, the issue of price was actually a misjudgment by the young broker, who accepted the explanation from Hongzhu and came to a conclusion, but Chu Xunfeng himself did not care about the price.

Price was never an issue; on the contrary, Chu Xunfeng valued the secluded and tranquil location of the house.

The Ghost Market is not just a street; the real Ghost Market is a city that is not too big. The streets run horizontally and vertically, and if you look to the north, you can see the towering city walls. According to Hongzhu, that is the true inner city of the Ghost Clan. Unlike the Ghost Market, the inner city is the core territory of the Ghost Clan.

Chu Xunfeng wanted to make contact with Prince Zou, but he couldn't possibly establish a foothold in the Ghost Market. He needed to find a legitimate way to enter the inner city.

"Young Master, Sister Hong, Brother Wang, we've arrived." The young broker who led the way pulled Chu Xunfeng's gaze back from the distance, which was looking north.

Looking over, the young broker stepped forward with a key that resembled a jade pendant. He shone it on the tightly closed gate of the house, and the gate, which had no lock, silently opened a crack. The young man pushed open the two doors on the left and right with both hands.

"This house has two wing rooms on the east and west sides, plus a living room facing south from the main gate, and an enclosed courtyard. The overall area is quite large. However, since the original owner moved to the inner city long ago, it has been vacant and has not been cleaned much. If you mind, young master, you can pay a little money and I can find someone to help you tidy it up."

“I don’t mind, this is fine.” Chu Xunfeng’s gaze swept over the overgrown yard, then he turned to Hongzhu. “You talk to the broker. When you’re doing business, you don’t need to notify me. Just tell Old Wang to come and report to me tonight.”

"Understood." Hongzhu nodded hurriedly.

She was still a little afraid that the broker would let slip that she had been greedy for small gains. When she saw Chu Xunfeng push open a side room and call Old Wang to help him tidy up, Hongzhu breathed a long sigh of relief and turned to glare at the broker.

"Changqiu, you have too much stuff in your mouth!"

The young broker scratched his head, relaxing a bit. "Anyway, the deal's done. Hey Sister Hong, what's going on here...?"

Changqiu's gaze shifted to the side room whose door was still open, and he lowered his voice, "Have you met an important person?"

Changqiu had worked as a broker for many years, and he knew exactly how much Hongzhu was paid as a matchmaker. In any case, she definitely wouldn't be willing to rent such a house.

"I guess so. I don't know if I'm lucky or unlucky..." Hongzhu didn't want to talk much about Chu Xunfeng with Changqiu, but just casually mentioned, "Since Young Master has no objections, then it's settled. Give me the key."

“Sure, Sister Hong, if you want to rent for three months, the price will be three high-grade coins and six mid-grade coins. Also, do you want to find someone to take care of this courtyard?” Changqiu asked casually.

"Greedy for money?" Hongzhu took out the Yin Sha Pearl from the cloth bag, hesitated for a moment, and then added another mid-grade one. "Find two honest people. Young Master has already encountered people who try to extort money from you twice. If you encounter them again, you might really die a horrible death."

Changqiu nodded knowingly, "Alright, I'll find a few honest people with good reputations to do it."

"Mm." Red Candle nodded.