Fairy, help me cultivate.

Jiang Mengyang casually flicked his wrist, and the pill flew up.

The giant snake opened its mouth, caught Chen Yao in mid-air, gave him a deep look, turned its head, and swam into the mountains and valleys below.

Before long, three beams of red light swept through the valley.

Chen Yao's heart stirred. A red light swirled around him, revealing the three small knives that had successfully ambushed the giant snake. Now, after being tempered by the snake's fire, they had acquired a rich fire attribute.

In addition, the many fire-attribute snake scales that pierced the giant snake's body were a blessing in disguise, providing some small relief.

Jiang Mengyang smiled as he watched him put away his knife, then waved his sleeve and summoned the clouds, leading them back to the Jiang family's residence in the blink of an eye.

"Bai Lin, go and take care of your brother. Young friend, please."

Seeing the patriarch showing such favor to a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, many Jiang clan members were both surprised and envious.

On the contrary, Jiang Bailin saw their annoying expressions, glared at them, cursed them, and drove them away in a panic. Then, she looked at Chen Yao with a strange yet proud look, and ordered the servants to carry her brother away.

Jiang Mengyang led Chen Yao into the small building where he usually lived.

"The ray is a strange beast, but it's not unusual for it to exist alone. However, it does have some lightning-attracting effects."

As soon as he sat down in his large chair, he began to explain the Mingyao to Chen Yao.

Chen Yao nodded: "I didn't want to possess Mingyao. It's just that someone told me that Mingyao might have some information that I need, so I inquired about it."

Jiang Mengyang glanced at him, smiled kindly, and personally poured Chen Yao a glass of wine.

If Jiang Baisha were still here, he would probably be so shocked to discover that the ancestor would personally pour wine for others that his jaw would drop.

"Then, young friend, could you tell me what information you want to obtain from the Ray? Although it's not of great use, it's closely related to my life."

Chen Yao accepted the wine glass, thanked Jiang Mengyang, but neither drank nor answered; he simply gazed at Jiang Mengyang.

He was considering it.

Although Jiang Baisha and Jiang Bailin went through life and death together, it doesn't mean that the entire Jiang family can be trusted.

Moreover, Jiang Mengyang's attitude towards him was truly unpredictable...

He wanted to ask Jiang Mengyang if he had already seen through his identity, but he didn't know how to phrase it. He was afraid that if Jiang Mengyang was just testing him, and he said something wrong and Jiang Mengyang confirmed it, wouldn't that be a bit troublesome?

After a while, Jiang Mengyang suddenly laughed: "You little rascal, why are you so suspicious?"

He seemed to see through Chen Yao's thoughts: "I've been observing you ever since you entered Jiujiang. Little Chen Yao, if I really had any ill intentions, there would be countless opportunities to harm you. I wouldn't have secretly watched over you under the guise of having Bai Lin help Chengfeng Pavilion hunt down the murderer, nor would I have let you enter the Jiang family's territory, so as not to arouse Bai Lian's suspicion."

As he spoke, Jiang Mengyang sighed kindly, "Your uncle admires you very much and hopes to personally hand over the burden of the Jiang family to you and Bai Lian."

Chen Yao opened his mouth, and many of his doubts disappeared.

He understood that Jiang Mengyang's words made sense. With his strength, the strength of his subordinate Golden Dragon Ancestor, and even Jiang Bailin's ability to appear and disappear unpredictably and kill without leaving a trace, it wouldn't be a difficult thing to deal with him.

"I am now being targeted by the righteous path, but I am afraid of causing trouble for the Jiang family."

That was the only way he could phrase it.

Jiang Mengyang scoffed and waved his hand: "What do you think my Jiang family is doing now, going from the open to the shadows? It's all to make it easier to support you! The old folks who used to stay at the Jiang family's old residence disagreed, so I sent them to Shenzhou to avoid them getting in my way."

Chen Yao was genuinely moved and couldn't help but call out, "Uncle..."

Jiang Mengyang chuckled, "Good child. Actually, Bai Lian told me that you came to Jiujiang to find Jiu Luo, but I don't know why you're inquiring about Mingyao again, but..."

As he spoke, he suddenly ripped open his shirt, and his chest skin suddenly bulged out, with a flat-headed fish-like creature rising up, and wisps of purple lightning suddenly erupted throughout the room.

"This is the Mingyao. I recently refined it into my body in order to advance my cultivation level. This secret technique originated from the Demonic Sect, which is why our clansmen keep it a closely guarded secret."

This was the first time Chen Yao had ever seen a human-beast fusion. While he was stunned, the box containing the Myriad Demon Heart-to-Heart Pearl in his storage ring flew out automatically, attracting purple lightning which struck it.

Chapter 125 The Hot Spring Water Smooths and Cleanses the Skin

The tiny purple lightning bolts that filled the entire room were drawn to the small box, as if a magnificent and elaborate lightning flower had bloomed within them.

The hissing sound was incessant.

Chen Yao and Jiang Mengyang remained silent, watching the magnificent and wondrous scene unfold.

A moment later, the purple lightning dissipated.

With a "click," the small box opened automatically.

A pure white bead, but riddled with faint black cracks, spins in the air.

Jiang Mengyang opened his eyes and whispered, "The Pearl of Unity of Ten Thousand Demons."

Chen Yao recalled the small box and the beads floating on it, and nodded.

"Just looking at the cracks on the bead, I'm afraid it's already damaged."

Jiang Mengyang spoke up to remind him.

Chen Yao paused for a moment, then began to worry that this time it would all be for nothing.

"I have never seen the Myriad Demons Heart-to-Heart Pearl, but I know it is useful to me now."

He decided not to tell Jiang Mengyang about the Qiankun Wudiban incident. Firstly, it's always good to be cautious, and secondly, he was afraid of causing trouble for the old man by offering to help.

Anyway, the Jiang family is right here. If there are any problems that can't be solved, we can just come back for help then.

Jiang Mengyang, however, fell into deep thought.

After a while, he looked up and said, "To be honest, there's no news about Jiu Luo's obvious whereabouts in Jiujiang. If she sent you to find Mingyao, perhaps..."

He stopped mid-sentence, then shook his head: "Probably not, probably not. Looking across the South China Sea, I doubt anyone has the ability to do such a thing..."

Chen Yao didn't know what he meant and was about to ask when there was a knock on the door.

"Ancestor, the Pang family has sent a messenger."

Outside, a disciple respectfully relayed a message.

Jiang Mengyang frowned and smiled at Chen Yaoxiang, "In order to switch from being open to being secretive without losing their power, the Jiang family needs to control more of Jiujiang's forces. Because of this, they're currently at war with another powerful family, the Pang family. This is a big deal. You've been busy for so long, aren't you tired?"

Chen Yao is not yet considered a member of the Jiang family, so it was inappropriate for him to eavesdrop. He nodded and tactfully withdrew.

Just as he was about to reach the door, Jiang Mengyang stopped him: "The burden of the Jiang family will eventually be handed over to you and Bai Lian, but we must follow the proper procedures now, lest the clansmen look down on you. In a while, I will come to the altar to announce it."

Chen Yao shook his head: "I'm used to being carefree, and I don't like or would do these things."

"When Heaven bestows a great responsibility upon a person, they cannot shirk it."

Jiang Mengyang said this and waved his hand, signaling him to go and rest.

Stepping out of the small building, servants were already waiting to greet me.

"Please come in, young master. Your accommodations have been arranged."

Chen Yao nodded, signaling him to lead the way.

It's clear that Jiang Mengyang really put a lot of thought into him. The courtyard he arranged was quiet and elegant, not far from Jiang Mengyang's residence, and there was a path leading directly to the small building.

Next to it is the residence of Jiang Baisha and his wife.

On the other side was Jiang Bailin's residence.

The servant pointed to the back of the courtyard: "The master's residence is in the back."

Chen Yao suddenly realized that the place behind him was Jiang Bailian's residence.

Judging from the layout of their residences, Jiang Baisha and the others are indeed people whom Bai Lian respects.

If we don't think about the worst-case scenario... However, judging from Jiang Mengyang's attitude, it shouldn't be a bad situation. After all, Bai Lian isn't often at the Jiang family's residence, so neither coercion nor surveillance would be effective; on the contrary, it would only alert the enemy.

Given Jiang Baisha's cunning and Jiang Mengyang's maturity, they would never do such a thing.

Having figured this out, Chen Yao felt a little relieved. He waved for the servants to leave and indicated that no one was needed to serve him here.

The servants wisely withdrew and closed the courtyard gate.

Chen Yao entered the room and found it comfortably furnished, with a spacious hot spring bath in the center.

He hadn't had a proper bath in a long time because he was busy searching for Jiu Luo.

Not to mention that since leaving Kuanglu, it has been a long time since I have enjoyed the pool where Yunli Xiang sweat was soaked.

Thinking of this, he took out the Qiankun Wudi Plate and the shattered Wan Yao Tongxin Pearl.

The Myriad Demons Heart-to-Heart Pearl was automatically attracted to the very center of the Qiankun Wudiban, making a crisp "clang" sound.

Chen Yao's heart skipped a beat; he saw a glimmer of hope and held his breath.

The beads began to spin rapidly, and the surface of the Qiankun Wudipan (a type of divination platform) also began to rotate accordingly. The sixty-four hexagrams gradually began to combine, like an automatically unlocking password.

Chen Yao's hope grew stronger, and he stared intently at the trading screen.

The hexagrams were forming rapidly, and the characters on the chart were blurry and afterimages.

Then, a clear whistling sound emanated from the bead, and a clear light rose into the sky.

A crisp "crack" sound rang out, and then everything fell silent.

The Myriad Demons' Heart-to-Heart Pearl, which had been sucked into the very center of the Qiankun Wudi, shattered.

"Clang!"

The Qiankun Wudi and the Wan Yao Tongxin Pearl that broke into eight petals fell to the ground.

Chen Yao stood there, feeling a surge of disappointment and anger.

He wanted to find Jiu Luo and give her a good scolding for playing hide-and-seek with him time and time again.

He wanted to find Yun Jiang and have a fight with her. Why did she design such an unsolvable magic weapon?

Finally, his anger subsided, and his heart felt as if it had been plunged into a bucket of cold water.

Somewhat dejected, Chen Yao picked up the Qiankun Wudiban (a magical artifact), unsure whether he could break the extremely complex seal without the Wan Yao Tong Xin Zhu (a magical pearl symbolizing unity between demons).

He felt confused and seemed a little desperate.

Therefore, they did not notice that a thick mist was rising from the hot spring inside the house.

In the water, there were splashing sounds.

Chen Yao slowly walked to the door, pushed it open with a creak, and the wind from the courtyard rushed into the hall, causing the water vapor to swirl.

A soft cry of cold air echoed from the hot spring pool.

Chen Yao tugged at his ears, afraid he had misheard something.