Chapter 566: News Reaches Wuluan Mansion

Chapter 566: News Reaches Wuluan Mansion

January 30th, 2025

Inside the room, the junior disciples, both male and female, wore expressions of regret.

Su Chen couldn't help but feel a mix of laughter and tears. How did this situation even come about?

"It's true that I am quite familiar with Senior Sister Liu.

Back when the Yunyang Sect was in crisis, we went together to investigate the wilderness.

We've been through some tough times together.

But it's not what you juniors are imagining.

It's best not to spread such rumors to avoid tarnishing a lady's reputation."

Hearing Su Chen's words, the junior disciples obediently responded with a chorus of "Oh."

But after a brief moment, one of the disciples couldn't help but speak up.

"But I feel that Senior Sister Liu does have special feelings for you, Su Shixiong.

Last time, when you fought against the disciples of Wuluan Mansion outside the front lines in the wilderness, she looked at you with a completely different gaze. It seemed like she had a lot on her mind that she wanted to share with you.

Later, when that old woman from the Liu family ambushed you, Senior Sister Liu even drew her sword and was about to rush over. She was only stopped by their elder.

If she didn't have any special feelings for you, why would she..."

Standing nearby, Ouyang Chuan noticed Su Chen's discomfort.

He quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

"Your Su Shixiong is naturally handsome, and over the years, there have been countless women who have fallen for him.

One more, like Senior Sister Liu, isn't surprising.

You young ones shouldn't worry about such matters.

You'll surely have the chance to see whom he chooses among the fairies in the future."

The atmosphere during the discussion was relaxed.

After talking about Martial Dao, laughter filled the conversation.

During their time in Heaven Pole City, Su Chen gathered with his old friends, including Yao Shijie and their senior brother, Gu Feng.

Everyone came together to celebrate Su Chen's promotion to the Transformation Realm.

Many of them couldn't help but marvel at how Su Chen had quietly reached the Transformation Realm while they were still striving for the Fifth and Sixth Ranks.

They couldn't even feel envious of Su Chen; instead, they looked up to him.

From this day forward, Su Chen's opponents would no longer be from the younger generation.

He would face the top experts among Martial Dao practitioners.

He would confront the true Martial Dao society.

During this gathering, Su Chen, for once, indulged in some alcohol.

This step had indeed been hard-earned.

Next, he and Wuluan Mansion would enter a standoff.

He would no longer be suppressed or chased by them.

Moreover, Wuluan Mansion had more to worry about than he did.

Even with his Fifth Rank strength, he had already made Wuluan Mansion anxious and irritable.

Their younger generation was constantly in danger.

Now that he had reached the Transformation Realm, their younger generation had even more to worry about.

Not only the younger generation, but even the capable guards and attendants should be concerned about their safety.

Without Transformation Realm strength, how could they protect themselves against Su Chen?

Su Chen could imagine the chaos that would ensue in Wuluan Mansion upon hearing the news of his promotion to the Transformation Realm.

The entire sect would likely be in disarray, especially among the younger generation.

Time flew by.

Nearly twenty days had passed since Su Chen severely injured Sun Xue Rong.

At this very moment, the letter sent back by Sun Xue Rong had reached Fan Chengyan.

The Heavenly Alchemy Expo had just concluded not long ago.

Su Chen had secured a significant advantage for himself by earning the identity of a top-tier Jade Essence Pill alchemist, surpassing even the skills of the Odd Tower Crystal Pavilion.

With just this identity, Su Chen could find powerful backers in Jin State.

Fan Chengyan had barely finished dealing with one issue when this terrible news arrived.

Of course, for her, it was indeed terrible news.

"Say that again? Are you sure there's no mistake?"

In the courtyard, a servant bowed and reported.

The news he conveyed was precisely what Sun Xue Rong had written in her letter.

Sun Xue Rong's letters didn't hold much priority for Fan Chengyan.

Therefore, her letters were read by her subordinates, who then summarized them for her.

After condensing the information, she could quickly receive the news without wasting too much time.

But today's summarized report changed her expression entirely.

"Elder Fan, Sun Xue Rong's letter indeed says so.

She also mentioned that she's severely injured, and the person we sent has perished.

If that Su Xing hadn't reached the Transformation Realm, she shouldn't have been injured."

The servant below analyzed the authenticity of the news.

He felt that Sun Xue Rong's words were not false, especially since she had requested medicinal pills from Wuluan Mansion for treatment.

At that time, Wuluan Mansion would definitely send someone to check on her.

Whether she was lying or not would be obvious at a glance.

It should be pointless for Fan Chengyan to lie now.

But Fan Chengyan was a bit reluctant to believe it.

"Zhou Kingdom is not without other Transformation Realm experts. Others could also attack her and severely injure her.

There's a possibility that she's trying to deceive us to obtain potions.

How old is Su Chen?

How could he possibly possess Transformation Realm strength?

Even if we assume he advanced to the Transformation Realm, how could he injure Sun Xue Rong, a long-standing Transformation Realm warrior?"

Fan Chengyan's doubts made some sense.

Sun Xue Rong had been in the Transformation Realm for many years and shouldn't have been injured so easily.

Transformation Realm warriors, unless seeking death or suppressed by Unification Realm experts, usually managed to escape even from the hands of Perfection Realm warriors.

The guards below, upon hearing this, also found it somewhat reasonable.

After all, Sun Xue Rong was at the Transformation Realm and shouldn't have been injured so easily.

Moreover, in the letter, she described her injuries as severe.

Fan Chengyan's rebuttal was, in fact, a way to comfort herself.

If Su Chen truly possessed Transformation Realm strength, then they would indeed be in big trouble.

Transformation Realm warriors usually valued their lives and wouldn't put themselves in danger.

But if Su Chen had advanced to the Transformation Realm, it would still cause trouble for Wuluan Mansion.

"Although I feel that Sun Xue Rong's words aren't entirely truthful, something might have happened in Zhou Kingdom."

Fan Chengyan had her own judgment in her heart.

With years of experience, she thought of many possibilities.

"Go and find some basic potions and send them to Sun Xue Rong.

If she asks for more precious potions, tell her they are being prepared.

If she's truly injured, bring her back, and I'll question her myself."

The guard below agreed and quickly retreated.

Just as this guard left, a servant rushed in to report.

"Elder, the Master of the Mansion requests your immediate presence.

He's in his courtyard, and the other core elders of the mansion are already there, waiting for you."

Upon hearing this, Fan Chengyan's face showed a hint of alertness.

She felt that the Master of the Mansion calling her over must be about some trouble.

After receiving bad news, more trouble seemed to follow.

Recently, Fan Chengyan felt that her troubles had been unending.

"Understood, I'll go there immediately."

Fan Chengyan sent a servant to reply and quickly headed towards the Master of the Mansion's courtyard.

It was already past the hour of the Rooster, and night was about to fall.

Due to Su Chen's influence, the younger generation of Wuluan Mansion was now cautious about going out for cultivation.

Many hadn't left the mansion for over a year or two.

Especially those who had been to Zhou Kingdom, their hearts were filled with anxiety.

Su Chen specifically targeted people like them, and his attacks were precise.

These young disciples, staying in the mansion, seemed somewhat depressed.

Having been cooped up for too long, their minds were restless.

Some even became irritable and difficult to deal with.

Fan Chengyan guessed that the Master of the Mansion had called her over to discuss this very issue.

Recently, the young disciples of the mansion had been engaging in intense internal conflicts.

Their agitated minds led to fights and brawls, and they didn't hold back in their attacks.

Fan Chengyan had heard about this that very morning and was thinking of a solution.

Now that she had been summoned, it was likely that the elders were expected to provide a definite and feasible method.

At this moment, the Master of Wuluan Mansion, Hao Yuan, was already waiting in the courtyard.

By his side were four core elders of Wuluan Mansion.

They remained silent, awaiting Fan Chengyan's arrival.

At the fourth quarter of the hour, Fan Chengyan entered the courtyard.

As the other elders saw her, their eyes seemed to carry an extra hint of resentment.

Fan Chengyan didn't pay much attention to it.

Recently, the other elders had been quite displeased with her.

It wasn't surprising that they gave her a cold shoulder today.

Not finding her seat in the courtyard, Fan Chengyan fetched a chair from the Master's house and sat down.

"Master of the Mansion, look at this! She caused such a huge mess, and she's still acting like this.

Our entire Wuluan Mansion is suffering because of her, and she doesn't seem to care at all."

The other core elders, upon seeing her attitude, became even angrier.

Master Hao Yuan, seeing Fan Chengyan's demeanor, was also somewhat displeased.

After Fan Chengyan took her seat, he asked, "Elder Fan, do you have anything to say to us?"

"Having heard Hao Yuan's words, Fan Chengyan maintained her composure.

'What needs to be said has already been said before.

The challenges facing Wuluan Mansion are now laid bare before us all.

I've already apologized and offered compensation to everyone involved.

I've said all that needs to be said.

It's not unusual for conflicts and injuries to occur among the disciples of the mansion.

Your continued questioning of me is futile.

Instead of wasting your time here, you'd be better off disciplining those unruly disciples.

If you have the energy, take the disciples out for training.

Don't squander your time and energy by holding me accountable.'

Fan Chengyan's words were particularly firm.

She was summoned to account for her actions, but she seemed to have more complaints than the others.

The surrounding core elders, upon hearing her words, grew even more agitated.

'Master, does Elder Fan's attitude reflect an acceptance of responsibility?'

'She's trying to shift the blame onto us!'

Facing the grumbling of several core elders, Master Hao Yuan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

However, he wasn't as anxious as the others.

'Elder Fan, is there truly nothing you wish to discuss with us?'

Hearing her master's words, Fan Chengyan remained unchanged.

'Master, I've said all I needed to say earlier.

If you insist on holding me accountable, then I, Fan Chengyan, will listen.'

Seeing Fan Chengyan's calm demeanor, Master Hao Yuan suddenly had a realization.

'Elder Fan, could it be that you haven't received the news yet?'

Hao Yuan's question startled Fan Chengyan.

'What news?'

'Of course, it's about that young man from Zhou Kingdom, Su Chen, whom you've provoked.'

An elder beside her replied irritably.

Upon hearing that it concerned Su Chen, Fan Chengyan's heart sank.

She had a vague idea of what it might be, recalling the letter from Sun Xue Rong.

Seeing that Fan Chengyan was genuinely unaware, Master Hao Yuan decided to reveal the truth.

'No wonder Elder Fan was so confident in her response earlier.

It seems you were uninformed, and the person you sent was incompetent.

The news has reached the Jin Kingdom's court, yet you remain oblivious.'

Hao Yuan's gaze grew stern as he looked at Fan Chengyan.

'The young man you offended has advanced to the Transformation Realm. He is now a Transformation Realm warrior.

The one you sent, Sun Xue Rong, was injured by him, and her whereabouts are unknown.

This is no ordinary Fifth Rank warrior; he has caused us headaches before.

Now, he's a fearless Transformation Realm warrior.

If the younger generation of the mansion finds out about this, who knows what chaos they might stir up.'

Upon hearing this, Fan Chengyan's expression turned grim.

However, deep down, she still had doubts.

'Master, where did you get this information? Can you be certain it's accurate?

I know Sun Xue Rong was injured, but how can you be sure it was Su Chen who hurt her?

There are other Transformation Realm warriors in Zhou Kingdom; perhaps they attacked Sun Xue Rong together.'

Fan Chengyan persisted in her argument.

But before she could finish, an elder immediately refuted her.

'Elder Fan, there's no point in your denial.

Many witnessed the young man's attack on Sun Xue Rong; there's no room for fabrication.

The court, fearing we might cause trouble in Zhou Kingdom, dispatched spies to gather information.

All the news we received came directly from the court.'

'When the court sent someone to inform us, they specifically emphasized the accuracy of the news.

They did this to ensure we believed it.

The young man didn't attack from the shadows; he boldly injured Sun Xue Rong in public.

There's no doubt about his Transformation Realm strength.'

With two elders confirming the news, it was undoubtedly true.

Su Chen had indeed entered the Transformation Realm.

Fan Chengyan's expression underwent a significant change.

Her initial arrogance and nonchalance vanished.

When she spoke earlier, Fan Chengyan had seemed to blame others.

She found fault with them for questioning her once, and now they were doing it again.

But now, it was clear that this questioning was inevitable.

Su Chen's advancement to the Transformation Realm was a significant event for Wuluan Mansion.

The Transformation Realm represented a metamorphosis.

From now on, it would be ten times more difficult to eliminate Su Chen.

Although Wuluan Mansion was a major sect in Jin Kingdom, they lacked a single Unification Realm expert within their vast sect.

It would be no easy task to deal with Su Chen.

(End of Chapter)

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