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Chapter 271: Returning to Celestial Capital
Chapter 271: Returning to Celestial Capital
In the grand hall, everyone was stunned by these words.
There was no particular interest or connection between Zhao Li and Su Chen.
She had no reason to speak up for Su Chen or elevate the perception of "Chen Su" in everyone's minds.
Yet, the crowd still believed Zhao Li and trusted that she wouldn't speak nonsense.
However, according to her words, Chen Su's talent and potential were even more terrifying than they had imagined.
Half an hour was not his limit.
After hearing Zhao Li's words, Su Chen truly took it as a qualified benchmark.
Thinking of this, the expressions on the faces of those present became even more astonished than before.
Grandmaster Ta Wu seemed even angrier.
If he hadn't just forgiven Sun Xuerong, he would have scolded her again.
After a moment of silence in the Grand Hall, Grandmaster Ta Wu finally spoke.
"Go and think about it. See what methods we can use to bring Chen Su to our Yunyang Sect.
Unconventional methods are acceptable.
If the Beauty Plan is feasible, we can give it a try."
The people in the Grand Hall discussed for a long time, but for now, there seemed to be no perfect solution.
After leaving the Yunyang Sect, Su Chen made his way directly to the Celestial Capital.
Passing through Jiangan City, Su Chen didn't feel like stopping.
Without family or loved ones, his hometown seemed like just an ordinary place.
After more than two days, Su Chen had already returned to the Celestial Capital.
His initial estimate was to return in early April, but he had arrived several days earlier.
Upon entering the city, Su Chen headed straight home.
Before reaching his house, he saw his mother and little sister on the street, selling fabrics.
"Mother? Little Sister? What are you..."
There were several bolts of cloth in front of them, clearly indicating they were selling fabrics.
Hearing Su Chen's voice, his little sister reacted and rushed into his arms.
"Brother, didn't you say you'd be back in April? It's still a few days away from April!"
Seeing her sister's enthusiasm, Su Chen's expression turned serious.
His mother seemed to understand what Su Chen was about to say and quickly stepped forward to explain.
"Our family is well-off, and we have no shortage of food or clothing.
Your little sister and I are just bored at home.
Since we're idle, we might as well weave some fabrics.
We sell them at a low price, contributing to the frontlines by slaying demons and eliminating monsters."
Hearing these words, Su Chen's expression finally relaxed a little.
When he first saw them, Su Chen had thought that his mother and sister would be bullied in the Celestial Capital.
It wasn't surprising that they couldn't sit still.
But seeing Su Chen return, they packed up their stall.
The three of them walked and talked along the way.
Su Chen's mother and sister didn't know much about demon-slaying and cultivation.
They only asked general questions.
Are they dangerous? Did you get injured? Are you tired?
His sister's questions were filled with curiosity.
She asked about the abilities of the demons and what they looked like.
For ordinary people, demons were terrifying creatures.
Even encountering minor demons could be life-threatening, let alone the powerful ones.
But his sister loved to listen to these stories.
When Su Chen described the horrors of the golden demons, she would get goosebumps, yet she still wanted to hear more.
It was similar to the thrill of listening to ghost stories.
After returning home, Su Chen chatted with his mother and sister.
His mother started preparing a sumptuous dinner, keeping herself busy.
She called his sister to help.
Although there were servants in the courtyard, his mother insisted on cooking a meal for Su Chen herself.
Su Chen couldn't stop her; if she remained idle, her mind might become more troubled.
Taking advantage of this free time, Su Chen returned to the sect.
Mr. Ouyang was not around, and his attendant mentioned that he had gone to the frontline defense.
With Mr. Ouyang absent, Su Chen went straight to Shang Xuan True Person.
After returning from Yunyang Sect, it was only natural to report his safety.
In the courtyard, upon hearing Su Chen's return to the sect, Shang Xuan True Person immediately interrupted his conversation with others.
He called Su Chen in.
In the courtyard, the Second Elder and the Fourth Elder were also present.
"Let me take a look. If Yunyang Sect has injured you, I'll have to go and fight them to the death."
Seeing Su Chen walk in steadily, Shang Xuan True Person was actually quite relieved.
After examining him up and down, he invited Su Chen to sit beside him.
Here, they first inquired about Su Chen's experiences over the past few months, gaining an understanding of the entire process.
Su Chen didn't mention any particularly dangerous incidents.
He only omitted the part about encountering Earth Demons and being chased while scouting for their traces.
But upon hearing this, the elders' expressions became extremely solemn.
"In the future, you shouldn't go on such missions again. It's unbelievable that you had to venture into the wilderness for reconnaissance."
As Shang Xuan True Person spoke, he also felt a sense of lingering fear.
He had thought that Su Chen was only within Yunyang Sect's defense line, at most near the frontline, helping to investigate the traces of Earth Demons.
He never expected that Su Chen would have to enter the wilderness.
Although he said this, cultivating Heaven's Pride Disciples couldn't keep them within the sect for cultivation forever.
They needed to go out and gain experience.
"Did Yunyang Sect eventually give you the key to the medicine box?"
Hearing this, Su Chen nodded.
"But there was a minor issue, and some arguments arose."
Upon hearing this, Shang Xuan True Person didn't seem surprised.
"As expected, previously, Sun Xuerong went to cause trouble at Falcon Sect, demanding that we return her Celestial Bloom Fruit.
I guessed that they would pull such stunts.
If they can't bear to part with it, they shouldn't have brought it out as a gift.
Now that they've given it away, they want it back, what a disgrace.
It's good that they still have some face, and in the end, they gave the key. Otherwise, I would have personally gone to their sect and ask them how to write the word 'face'."
After Su Chen finished recounting his experiences over the past few months, he proceeded to inquire about the recent situation in Celestial Capital.
"After the frontline defense was pushed forward, it has generally remained stable.
But just as you predicted, many demons still want to infiltrate our rear lines.
They aim to reclaim the river.
It's temporarily under control, but the frontline is indeed tense every day.
It requires three or four Hall Masters to stabilize the defense line."
The Fourth Elder responded and continued, "This time, after pushing forward the frontline, we gained a lot.
The reclaimed land is very fertile, and a river runs through it.
Irrigation should be relatively easy.
This year, our region should have a bountiful harvest."
Being located at the border, the court only collects a small amount of tax on the annual harvest.
There is even financial support throughout the year.
The reclaimed land is an unexpected bonus today.
This year, many people should be able to stockpile a significant amount.
After chatting for more than an hour, Su Chen prepared to take his leave.
Without any pleasantries, Su Chen simply said that his mother and little sister were waiting for him for dinner.
Shang Xuan True Person and the others smiled and gestured for Su Chen to hurry home.
"By the way, there's one more thing, but let her tell you herself when she's ready."
Shang Xuan True Person abruptly left this sentence hanging without further explanation.
(End of Chapter)
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