After the witch ripped out his heart, this mortal body began to lose control.

Shen Qinghe lowered her eyes to look at Lu Changsheng, who was lying unconscious on the bed and covered in blood. A layer of ice quietly covered her beautiful face, and the Yin coldness around her surged uncontrollably, instantly condensing a thin layer of white frost on the ground.

From the knife wounds and bloodstains on his clothes, she could tell that Lu Changsheng was seriously injured. He had been stabbed several times in the chest, and had injuries to his arms, legs, and waist.

She tore open his clothes to treat his wounds, only to find that Lu Changsheng had already recovered completely.

Why is this?

Even if one takes a large amount of Peiyuan Pills, it is impossible to recover from such a fatal injury in a short period of time.

Thinking this, she placed one hand on Lu Changsheng's chest, feeling his strong and powerful heartbeat, and knew that Lu Changsheng's injuries were no longer a problem.

The fact that he hasn't woken up is probably because his soul has fallen into a deep sleep.

She quietly probed his sea of ​​consciousness to awaken him, but unexpectedly, as soon as her divine sense entered, it was forcibly blocked by three inexplicable energies.

After withdrawing his divine sense, Shen Qinghe saw a small sword mark appear out of thin air on his forehead.

"This sword imprint must have been formed from the ancient sword completely recognizing its master."

There were three energies that stopped me just now.

One source of energy was the witch, and another was the ancient sword.

Where does this third source of energy come from?

She stared at Lu Changsheng's blood-stained face, her mind racing with thoughts.

The servants just reported that he, at the peak of Qi Refining, killed Chi Feng and the two Xue brothers...

It must be the work of the witch inside him. The fact that the witch's soul could briefly occupy his body must be because his soul was damaged.

It seems like this is the only thing I can do to give it a try.

Thinking this, Shen Qinghe slowly spoke:

"Everyone, go down. I need to heal my son-in-law's wounds."

You are all waiting outside the courtyard.

For the next half hour, no one is allowed to approach the bamboo forest courtyard.

Anyone who disobeys will be killed!

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After everyone left the courtyard,

Shen Qinghe flipped her jade hand and took out a small, jet-black wooden pendant, gently pressing it against Lu Changsheng's forehead. This pendant was no ordinary item; it was a treasured Soul Nourishing Pendant from the Shen family.

A faint light swirled around him, and a cool, gentle aura slowly seeped into his brow, causing his dormant soul to tremble slightly. His consciousness, damaged by the witch's backlash, was also slowly being nurtured and repaired.

Then she took out a Nourishing Essence Pill and used her spiritual power to help Lu Changsheng take it.

The Nourishing Essence Pill is taken internally, while the Nourishing Soul Pendant is used externally.

With both internal and external support, he should wake up from his coma soon...

Lu Changsheng is the only person who can neutralize her Taiyin Coldness. If Lu Changsheng dies, she will surely explode and die on the day she forms her core!

The Li family almost killed Lu Changsheng, nearly cutting off her path to survival!

At this moment, Shen Qinghe wished he could grind the Li family father and son to dust.

She said coldly, "Someone come here."

"Young Miss!" Two Foundation Establishment guards bowed and stood ready.

"Pass on my orders."

Send men to guard the four gates of Yunyang City; no member of the Li family shall leave the city!

Furthermore, a city-wide manhunt for Xue Yan is underway; we must find him alive or dead!

Send someone to inform Li Wanguan that I will be waiting for him at the Qingyun Pavilion on the top floor of Zuixianlou at 9:00 AM today!

If he doesn't come, don't blame me for being ruthless!

"yes!"

Shen Qinghe turned to look in Lu Changsheng's direction, his tone softening slightly:

"You rest well. If the Li family dares to touch you, I will make them pay for this blood debt!"

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At the beginning of the morning, the sky was just beginning to brighten, and the world was clear and bright.

Yang Tianjin's door was pushed open again.

Murong Qiu, dressed in blue robes and carrying a three-foot-long sword at her waist, entered the room and reported an urgent message to him.

The three Xue brothers chased after Lu Changsheng, but two of them died and one escaped.

Lu Changsheng, seriously injured and unconscious, has returned to the Shen family.

After reporting, Murong Qiu bowed and withdrew, the door closing softly, leaving only Yang Tianjin inside.

He slowly put down the fur in his hand, and his previously gentle face instantly lost its pretense.

His eyes became sharp and deep, and his fingertips tapped lightly on the table with a steady rhythm.

At the peak of Qi Refining, he killed two Foundation Establishment cultivators in succession, and still managed to kill two of the Xue family brothers and allow one to escape...

It seems that the power of this ancient treasure has far exceeded my expectations.

The Li family suffered a significant loss of strength in their pursuit of Lu Changsheng, with only three Foundation Establishment cultivators remaining, including Zhe Chifeng and the two Xue brothers.

The Shen family, however, became inextricably linked to Yunshan Village because of Lu Changsheng.

With this shift in balance, the equilibrium in Yunyang City is likely to be disrupted.

Yunyang City is likely to descend into chaos...

Although Yunyang City is a small border town, it is a strategic location and of great importance to our Qingyun Kingdom.

I will absolutely not allow chaos to break out in Yunyang City and shake the very foundation of the nation.

Intervening now will not only fail to stop the chaos, but will also backfire, making us a target of the Shen and Li families.

I will remain inactive for now, observe Shen and Li fight until they are both severely injured, and then step in to mediate.

This would both win over the Shen family and Lu Chengfeng, weaken the Li family, and enhance the prestige of the City Lord's Mansion, preparing for the complete annihilation of the Li family in the future.

Lu Changsheng is no ordinary person!

In just a few days, the Li family has been greatly weakened; we should try to have more contact with them in the future.

He raised his hand and picked up a jade slip for transmitting sound, infusing it with a wisp of spiritual power. His tone was calm yet carried an undeniable air of authority:

"Baili Ji, obey my command."

Suspend surveillance on Lu Changsheng, secretly investigate the movements of the major families in Yunyang City, and report to me daily.

"Also, I've prepared a generous gift for you to deliver to the Shen family later and give to Lu Changsheng. Remember, just greet them and don't mention anything else."

"Yes, young master!" came Baili Ji's reply from the other end of the jade slip.

Yang Tianjin put down the jade slip, looked up at the sky, and his eyes gleamed.

"This matter is of great importance, and I need to inform my father first."

Deep within the city lord's mansion lies a secluded study.

Normally, apart from the Yang family father and son and their close attendants, no one dares to set foot here.

Yang Tianjin stood alone in the center of the study, and gently tapped the desk three times.

After a while, the bookshelf slowly slid to the side, revealing a stone staircase extending downwards.

In the darkness, a wave of heat swept over us.

After descending the stone steps for several dozen feet, the space suddenly opens up.

The cave floor was not large, only about ten feet in diameter, and the stone walls glowed red.

In the center stands a jade lotus platform, beneath which lies a remnant vein of earth fire, from which the heat waves originate.

Yang Hongyuan, dressed in his usual training clothes, sat upright on the Xuan Yu lotus platform, closed his eyes and regulated his breathing. His spiritual energy was as steady as a deep abyss, showing signs of a breakthrough.

On either side of the lotus platform stands a bronze animal-head cauldron, one for refining elixirs and the other for forging weapons.

Yang Hongyuan didn't even open his eyes, and asked indifferently, "What is it?"

Yang Tianjin knelt with his head bowed about ten feet above the lotus platform and slowly spoke:

"Father, it seems Yunyang City is in turmoil soon..."

He wanted to tell his father the whole story, but the latter raised his hand to stop him.

"No need to talk about such trivial matters!"

Yang Hongyuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze cold and sharp.

"I only ask when the ancient treasure can be seized."

Tianyou desperately needs this item at the Chuyun Immortal Sect; don't keep focusing on these petty gains in Yunyang City.

His father's scolding continued as always, and although he was used to it, he still felt bad.

In his father's eyes, his only role as the second son born out of wedlock was to manage all the affairs of the mansion and the city for his father.

No matter how meticulous he was in his work, he could never gain his father's true approval.

In his father's heart, he could never compare to his proud older brother who was in the Chuyun Immortal Sect.

That is the future of the Yang family, the glory of the Yang family, and the hope for the Yang family to enter the immortal realm.

As for Yang Tianjin, no matter how smart or capable he was, he was nothing more than a watchdog guarding his brother's family business.

He remained expressionless and replied respectfully:

"Lu Changsheng possesses an ancient treasure and has unfathomable potential; he is destined for greatness in the future."

Now that he's tied to the Shen family, it's probably not a good idea to forcibly take the ancient treasure from him.

Instead, we should try to build a closer relationship and sincerely befriend each other.

My son believes that only by joining forces with him can Yunyang City have a future.

Yang Hongyuan glanced at him indifferently, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

In his view, no matter how deep his mind was or how steady his methods were, his second son was only at the foundation stage and could not be brought to the forefront.

How can the calculations and schemes of Yunyang City compare to the glory of the eldest son's meteoric rise in the Chuyun Immortal Sect?

"Utterly foolish!" Yang Hongyuan waved his hand with his eyes closed, his tone indifferent.

"Get out of here, don't delay my cultivation."

His father's rebuke seemed to erase all his planning, forbearance, and hard work.

Yang Tianjin's fingertips, which were hanging inside his sleeve, twitched almost imperceptibly for a moment.

When he looked up again, his face still held that gentle, harmless, humble, and polite expression.

"Your son takes his leave!"

He bowed respectfully and slowly withdrew from the secret chamber.

The stone steps closed, isolating both the warmth of the subterranean fire and the father's indifference behind him.

The study remained quiet.

Yang Tianjin stood in the sunlight, his eyes slightly lowered.

No one could see what lay deep within those gentle eyes.

A bottomless, chilling glint of ambition is slowly settling within it.

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In Yunshan Village, Lu Chengfeng held a wine bowl, taking small sips of strong liquor. His cloudy old eyes were slightly narrowed, seemingly drunk and hazy, but his mind was as clear as a mirror.

While Zhao Si and the other two remained anxious, he remained as steady as a mountain, lightly tapping the table with his fingertips in a measured rhythm.

He knew the real show was about to begin!

He deliberately sent Lu Changsheng back to the Shen family, deliberately leaked information about the ancient treasure, and deliberately pretended to be injured and weak, all to provoke the Li family, this mad dog, to bite first.

My family's future has not disappointed me. They've mastered Qi Refining and broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage; they're ruthless and decisive, proving my carefully laid plans worthwhile.

The tethering lights shone brightly, indicating that Lu Changsheng was not going to die.

Next, Shen Qinghe will definitely take action to suppress the Li family, and the City Lord's Mansion will definitely be unable to restrain itself and want to take the opportunity to covet the ancient treasure.

Yunyang City is about to descend into complete chaos.

Chaos is good; chaos creates opportunities!

Turbulent times breed heroes!

Immortality, my grandson!

The path to immortality is fraught with thorns; success or failure hinges on a single thought!

I have already laid the groundwork for you, paving the way for your future.

From this day forward, heaven and earth will be the chessboard, and all living beings will be the pieces; it is up to you to play!

He glanced at the restless Zhao Si and scolded him impatiently:

"What's the panic? Changsheng is my grandson, Lu Chengfeng's grandson. He's incredibly resilient and won't die so easily!"

What is Yunyang City?

Immortality is the Kunpeng in the heavens!

Like a roc rising with the wind, soaring ninety thousand miles high!

I dare say that!

My grandson Changsheng will surely become the most outstanding figure in the Qingyun Kingdom within a hundred years!

He paused, then lowered his voice, speaking in a tone only the four of them could hear:

"Secretly arrange for the village's best men to keep a close eye on everyone's movements, especially the Li family!"

Remember, only monitor, don't intervene. Wait for the Shen family to make their move!

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the strong liquor in his bowl to the last drop, a smile playing on his lips that went unnoticed.