Chapter 675 - 369: Coincidence!?
Chapter 675: Chapter 369: Coincidence!?
Not only Liu Zhaohua and Chu Tian were leaving, but also You Zong.
Chu Qing took out an acupuncture copper figure and handed it to You Zong, telling him the location of the Yin Yang Forest.
Once he meets the Yin Yang Hermit, he can use the acupuncture copper figure to get him to take action once.
However, Chu Qing still had another matter on his mind...
Back then, beneath the Ghost God Gorge, members of the Celestial Evil Cult used the miasma from the gorge and Wanxiang Saliva to create the Poison of a Drop of Water.
Chu Qing retrieved half a drop of the poison from the remnants of the facilities and gave it to the Yin Yang Hermit.
The Yin Yang Hermit was quite excited and told Chu Qing he would research an antidote... he wasn’t sure how things were now.
You Zong should ask on his behalf.
Chu Qing initially thought the Poison of a Drop of Water was meant for the Ghost Emperor since, across the Southern Domain, only the Ghost Emperor was worthy of such a deadly poison.
However, according to the current situation, the Ghost Emperor’s death should occur in the Abandoned God Valley.
So whether or not the Poison of a Drop of Water was used seemed insignificant...
But this item is extraordinary, and no matter where it is used, one should not be careless.
You Zong remembered Chu Qing’s words and then warned him:
"We have yet to know the full capabilities of the Celestial Evil Cult’s General.
"If you face this person, you must be careful and vigilant.
"It would be good if you’re able to find out the truth...
"But if you can’t..."
He looked at Chu Qing:
"You can go directly to the Abandoned God Valley to find Shang Qiuyu and tell him everything."
Chu Qing nodded.
However, he speculated that Celestial Evil Cult should not be entirely unaware of Shang Qiuyu being in the Abandoned God Valley.
Some things, after being calculated over time, are no longer hidden.
Although Shang Qiuyu didn’t know much about Celestial Evil Cult’s schemes, he could hit the crucial points... but in doing so, he’s held back by this situation, and that’s why the Southern Domain ended up in its current state.
After chatting quite a bit with You Zong, Liu Zhaohua also brought Wu Qianhuan over.
The more she looked at Wu Qianhuan, the more satisfied she felt.
Yet, she also warned Chu Qing, since they are not officially named or recognized, he’s not allowed to act recklessly; she doesn’t want them to return from wandering the Martial World as three people.
Chu Qing thought to himself, even if something did happen... he would be careful. They wouldn’t be returning home as three so soon.
Of course, he only muttered this in his heart, thinking it would be unwise to say it out loud.
He obediently nodded in agreement, and Liu Zhaohua was satisfied.
Then she said to him:
"With your Martial Arts skills now, Mom can no longer understand them.
"Heroes are made by circumstances, and now is a time of crisis for the world. Since you have the ability to turn the tide, you should set an example for the Martial World.
"However... Mom hopes you remember that when poor, you focus on personal integrity; when successful, you help the world.
"Everything should be done within your limits; do not rush, and do not risk yourself unnecessarily.
"If you’re uncertain, just come home... your family is waiting for your safe return."
Chu Qing nodded:
"You all take care too. Once I’ve handled these matters, I’ll come home..."
He then bid farewell to Chu Tian.
After saying thousands of words, in the end, he could only wave as they disappeared into the distance.
With Chu Tian’s command, the convoy moved forward, slowly disappearing from Chu Qing’s sight.
Chu Qing stood in silence for a moment while Liu Zhaonian patted his shoulder:
"Are you okay?"
"I’m fine."
Chu Qing smiled and glanced back at Liu Zhaonian:
"Any movements from the General?"
"Yes!"
It had only been two days since the last message was received.
And now, new intelligence has appeared, saying the General took only a day to resolve affairs at Autumn Water Sect and is now marching south, targeting Taicang Sect!
"The ambition of the Celestial Evil Cult is evident; Autumn Water Sect was caught off guard, the Three Mansions, Three Sects, and Three Palaces of Lingbei reacted too slowly and now Taicang Sect is their next target. Yet, to this day, Taicang Sect has shown no notable response.
"At their rate, they will reach Taicang Sect in less than half a month, and by then, Taicang Sect will likely be powerless to resist."
Liu Zhaonian spoke softly, his words were full of gravity.
Chu Qing asked:
"What are the responses of the other factions?"
"They are all waiting and watching..."
"Still just watching."
Chu Qing almost laughed; Liu Zhaonian was right, the Three Mansions, Three Sects, and Three Palaces of Lingbei had indeed been complacent for too long.
Like an old man at death’s door, their sensitivity is virtually nonexistent.
The destruction of Autumn Water Sect didn’t even stir their alertness, and they’re still just watching...
Chu Qing turned around and took a few steps towards the Celestial Sound Mansion.
But then he paused and looked at Liu Zhaonian:
"Uncle, any results from the investigation at Divine Sound Waterfall?"
"This is also the second thing I wanted to talk to you about."
Liu Zhaonian took out a small box from his bosom and handed it to Chu Qing:
"Inside the Divine Sound Waterfall, there’s an extremely secretive mechanism with nine winding paths to a secluded spot.
"At the deepest point, this box was found.
"Inside the box are pieces of gold that look... like some sort of map."
Chu Qing’s eyes lit up, not expecting they had actually found it.
He took the box, opened it for a glance, and finally said to Liu Zhaonian:
"This item is more trouble than blessing; I’ll keep it myself."
Liu Zhaonian nodded.
This item is of great importance, and just a bit of news that leaked from Chu Qing’s side drew in two of the Twelve Saint Kings, which was enough to show its significance.
Celestial Sound Mansion can’t hold onto this item; only Chu Qing can safeguard it.
But Liu Zhaonian was still a bit worried that Chu Qing might encounter danger because of it.