Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

The old King of Chu glanced at Wei Zhong, but quickly looked away.

If Wei Zhong himself could sense his predicament a few days ago, now, even just a few glances from the old King of Chu were enough to capture the chilling sense of dread that made his soul tremble.

He quickly left the cave, where monks were already waiting outside.

The old King of Chu greeted the monks with the utmost respect, using Buddhist etiquette, before inquiring:

"Master, he won't just die in there, will he? Will the 'price' Wei Zhong mentioned come looking for me because I've spent so much time with him these past few days?"

Yes, the old King of Chu just gave Wei Zhong some "kind advice," advising him not to be so self-righteous in bearing the "price," because he was actually afraid that the "price" would affect innocent bystanders and find him.

Otherwise, why would they go to such lengths to explain?

There were many reasons why the old King of Chu was able to solemnly promise Wei Zhong that he would deal with the "price" for him. For example, his trust in the power of extreme yin, his excitement and joy at having just obtained the power of extreme yin, and his lack of understanding of the "price" mentioned by Wei Zhong.

The old King of Chu thought they were just small fry who could be wiped out with extreme Yin power, but he never expected them to be so terrifying.

Wei Zhong is dead, so what's important is to avoid getting his blood on him.

The Smiling Buddha still wore that ever-present, cheerful expression, which at first glance brought peace and joy, but after a while it became unsettling. He said:

"Don't speculate on the idea of ​​such a 'price'; it might come after you, or it might continue to pursue the Wei family's bloodline."

However, when the 'price' gets closer, Wei's will will most likely crumble, and what he decides then will no longer be up to him now.

Amitabha Buddha, the sea of ​​suffering is boundless, there is no turning back.

Hearing this, the old King of Chu no longer cared about the false friendship of many years, and he nodded and said:

“Amitabha Buddha, Master, I am ready to depart. I would like to trouble all the masters and monks to escort me back to Xiling.”

The Smiling Buddha strode forward, leading him to the battle formation, and pointed out:

"You won't be sent directly to Xiling in a while. The residual aura of the teleportation array will be detected. It will be about a day and a half's journey for you. You'll have to decide what to do next as you see fit."

He didn't urge them not to make any noise or alert them, because it was pointless. No matter how much they were alerted, those who were already prepared wouldn't just retreat.

In a temple, monks chanted Buddhist scriptures, and upon closer listening, all they heard were words of praise.

The entire temple was originally set up by a Bodhisattva as a teleportation array, but the temple will not respond unless someone praises the Bodhisattva's merits or remembers the Bodhisattva's kindness.

After the old King of Chu went inside, the monks chanted the sutras even louder and faster, their mouths blurring into afterimages, yet each word was clearly enunciated.

Under the chanting of scriptures, the dark golden Buddha statue in the center of the temple shone even brighter. Strands of magical power and spiritual energy were drawn into the Buddha statue. The monks chanting the scriptures all turned pale, but they continued to chant like puppets, their lips moving so fast that afterimages appeared.

The chanting stopped abruptly when the old King of Chu disappeared from the Buddhist temple.

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The talismans given by Yun Nongyu have been scattered throughout Tianya City.

The city walls and towers were decorated with talismans in the corners, and the streets and alleys in the city were also decorated with talismans. All the mansions under Xiao Zhi's name, as well as Tianya Tower, were covered with them inside and out.

If all the talismans were connected by lines, the entire Tianya City would probably be covered by a dense spider web.

Chu Mingkong couldn't possibly oversee the entire process himself; he could only guarantee that Tianya Tower and Qingxin Mansion were set up by his own hands. In reality, it wouldn't have been much worse if someone else had done it, but psychologically, he felt more at ease doing it himself.

Afterwards, he and Qingning inspected the talismans in every corner of the city.

After confirming that there were no oversights, the brother and sister, who had split into two groups to carry out the inspection, met again.

Wei Qingning said, "The inspection is complete. If you're still worried, brother, I can have the clansmen walk around a few more times, or perhaps add some more arrangements?"

Chu Mingkong shook his head: "Let's leave it at that. Adding more arrangements would only make it easier to expose us, so we don't need to go through all that trouble. This isn't to belittle the Wei family elders' array-setting skills, haha~ Anyway, let's go back and rest first, and not worry about it too much."

"It is my elder brother who should rest. He has been handling this matter for so long without ever sitting down to rest!"

The girl took his arm and sat down on the stone steps beside him, stretching out her legs to relieve the slight fatigue accumulated from walking non-stop for most of the day.

The brother and sister were sitting in a sunny spot, and under the sunlight, Qingning's black-stockinged legs revealed glimpses of her fair and tender skin.

Chu Mingkong reached out and pinched her fleshy thigh: "Qingning used to wear a silk robe with a tight belt and tight-fitting trousers, right? When did you start wearing these kinds of stockings?"

Qingning felt a little embarrassed by his pinching, but did not stop him: "I followed Sister Fengying's lead and it feels convenient to wear, and it doesn't affect my movements... Brother, have I gained weight?"

Chu Mingkong hadn't expected Qingning to mind this; he'd even thought the girl was too thin, so he laughed and said:

"You don't have any extra fat on your stomach now, right? If not, it's okay to gain a little more weight. You've lost a lot of weight since you went to the capital, so it's a good thing you've gained some back now."

They chatted about weight for a few more minutes, and Wei Qingning tried to find out how big her brother's chest was, but unfortunately, she didn't get the question out.

After a few words, she suddenly said with melancholy, "Brother, do you think my father will come back with the old King of Chu? What if he does?"

Chu Mingkong pulled her delicate body into his arms and hugged her: "Don't worry, if Uncle Wei comes back, that would be perfect. I'll just cleanly and decisively kill my godfather without making things difficult for Uncle Wei."

He wanted to add that Qingning would be able to reunite with Uncle Wei then... but Chu Mingkong didn't say anything that would only increase Qingning's expectations, not wanting her to be sad later.

Whether Uncle Wei will come along is uncertain; it's probably unlikely he'll be able to.

Chu Mingkong continued to think about the follow-up arrangements:

"All the preparations are complete. We can only wait for the prey to jump into the pit on its own. I should also inform Yunhan again."

Old King of Chu, since you've already decided to come back and act as a guide, then hurry up and come to my door, don't keep me waiting!

Chapter 220 Humiliating Wife and Daughter

The old King of Chu emerged from the Buddhist teleportation array and rushed towards Xiling with all his might, his eagerness evident in his every step.

The underlying mentality included both a desire to impress the Buddhist community and a wish to rush back to Xiling as soon as possible to show Chu Mingkong the power of the Divine Soul Realm.

That day in the capital, he was inexplicably possessed by the dog emperor, which resulted in him being beaten. The time spent on spiritual cultivation alone delayed his progress for a long time.

He wasn't the kind of person who could be so forgiving as to completely forget about Chu Mingkong's debt.

Coincidentally, now there are also people in the Buddhist community who see him as a thorn in their side...

"Let's settle both the old and new scores!"

The cold snort dissipated into the yellow sand and Gobi Desert on the border between Xiling and the Crescent Moon Kingdom. The old King of Chu had arrived at his destination and returned to his former "home."

Of course, it's still his home now, but he doesn't care about it anymore.

His current use of extreme Yin power, aside from the incantation spells once cast by the Heavenly Emperor, is also as a hidden weapon, "explosives." However, adding a little extreme Yin power to ordinary attacks is a trivial trick.

The journey had been too rushed, and the old King of Chu openly inhaled and exhaled the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him. For a moment, the spiritual energy around the border was thinned out, which aroused the suspicion of the more perceptive soldiers in the army.

The old King of Chu reached out and grabbed a lone soldier who was slacking off, pulling him to his side. He then cast a conversion spell on the soldier's crown and asked directly:

"Tell me, where are the current defenses and key locations of Xiling? Are they still in Tianya Tower?"

The soldier was dazed and his eyes were lifeless. He said whatever came to mind, basically revealing everything he knew.

After hearing this, the old King of Chu muttered to himself, "Does Chu Mingkong often accompany the Queen Consort and some advisors to a certain residence? Is he afraid that he won't be able to stop them from storming Tianya Tower again, so he secretly hides confidential information in an inconspicuous residence to avoid attracting attention?"

He indifferently snapped the soldier's neck and entered Xiling directly from the border. In his hand was a dark purple, sinister pearl that constantly emitted an extremely yin aura. This aura concealed the presence of the old King Chu. As long as he avoided the eyes and ears of the patrolling soldiers, the perception of cultivators and the defenses of the array were as if they were nothing.

But he didn't notice that the soldier he had just crushed had turned into a small paper figure made of talisman in a puff of white smoke.

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The old King of Chu arrived at the mansion where soldiers frequently came and went, as revealed by the soldiers.

He quite liked this mansion back then; it was purchased with the help of the Xiao family patriarch. The gardens and lake views were far superior to the mansion itself.

To put it more bluntly, this picturesque lake was once a beautiful sight in Tianya City, attracting a constant stream of visitors. However, those who saw it were not content with merely admiring it; they wanted to possess it. So, they built a pavilion next to it and enclosed it with a wall, thus creating this mansion.

Along with Qingxin Mansion, it is named after "heart" in the name of Huxin Mansion.

The old King of Chu did not linger on the scenery. As soon as he entered the mansion, he discovered that there were people inside.

Is it an ambush?

Or did you just happen to run into someone here?

The room was draped with layers of curtains, and each step felt like entering a palace.

He paused, for through the veil he caught a glimpse of a graceful and elegant figure.

It must be acknowledged that the same clothes worn by different people will only bring out the charm and style of a very small number of people.

"Xiao Zhi, my queen, why are you here?" Rather than coveting beauty, the old King of Chu was a very cautious person at the moment, and he did not take another step closer.

He himself couldn't say when this caution had been cultivated in his heart. Was it because important matters in the Heavenly Realm were imminent, and he didn't want to be delayed by worldly beauty?

Or perhaps, after being transferred to the Heavenly Emperor's body, he was infected with a portion of the Emperor's cautious, patriarchal nature?

"And why are you here? Why have you returned at this time?" Xiao Zhi asked coldly, her icy tone as if she had returned to the time before the martial arts competition in Tianya City.

The old King of Chu had no time for idle chatter. He said bluntly, "Bring out the city defense arrangements of Xiling and the confidential research reports of Tianya City. I can't stop you from taking them. Don't waste time, just hand them over."

Xiao Zhi did not respond immediately. Through the curtain, her bright eyes radiated resentment and indifference in the dimly lit room.

The man who answered for this beautiful and elegant princess was the figure of a man who slowly walked out from behind her, his hands brazenly wrapping around the mature princess's waist.

Visually, the man who just appeared seems to have a stronger sense of being a villain.

Chu Mingkong buried his head in his nose and inhaled the fragrant scent of his voluptuous mother's neck before raising his eyes to look at the old King Chu and asking calmly:

"It's been a long time, Godfather, old King Chu. You've only come back once in so long. You just come up and take the 'key' to the house. Are you waiting to open the door and lead the way for others?"

But it's not surprising. This isn't the first time you've done this. Didn't you do something similar during the Tianya City martial arts competition? It's just that you were busy in the Abyss back then, and I even kicked you.

I heard that you were thinking of offering Xiling to the Asura King of Buddhism, turning this place into part of the Buddhist Pure Land, just to gain attention?

Nestled in his arms, Xiao Zhi was closest to Chu Mingkong, but she didn't hear much of what he said. She only heard about the events of the Abyss, and then she recalled the time when he had been "held" by Chu Mingkong until she fainted...

She looked up at Chu Mingkong with a resentful and shy gaze, as if blaming her son for bringing up that matter.

When the old King of Chu was still far away in the Buddhist Pure Land, he had inquired about the affairs in Xiling and knew that there were rumors about the Chu Princess and the returning prince having some kind of affair. However, there was no evidence to support these rumors, and he only regarded them as... a means for Xiao Zhi to seek support and retain her status.

But now, seeing Chu Mingkong so intimately and wantonly embracing his former queen, and Xiao Zhi responding to Chu Mingkong with that subtle look in her eyes...

The old King of Chu knew that those rumors were indeed true.

His brow furrowed, and a nameless fire rose within him!

Everything in Xiling, from royal power and wealth to Princess Xiao Zhi of Chu, was indeed given up by him. Even if he died suddenly in the turmoil, he would not be sad for a moment, but he would be very unhappy if someone else had taken it.

Especially since Chu Mingkong has taken over everything in Xiling, and the enemy has occupied it all, it's even more painful than if everything rotted and was destroyed.

He remained calm. If he got angry now, it would play right into his son's hands, allowing him to get away with it and laugh at him.

The old King of Chu exhaled a breath of stale air, the bulging veins on his forehead still visible, yet he revealed a smile, devising a plan to humiliate his opponent.