122: Chapter 122 Return to Chen's House

Chen Yinmeng's gaze was like a torch, fixed tightly on that dark corner. His Aura suddenly climbed, and the pressure of a Foundation Establishment cultivator instantly spread out.

Everyone present detected the anomaly and turned their heads to look in that direction, their hearts full of doubt.

Chen Yinmeng was seen muttering incantations, rapidly forming hand seals. A golden ray of light shot out from his hand, directly towards the dark corner.

With a "chi la" sound, the light collided with the darkness, emitting a harsh grating sound like metal rubbing.

"There really is something!" Chen Yinmeng snorted coldly, his right hand forming a grasping motion, pulling a ball of energy from the darkness.

A faint, transparent figure gradually emerged, which was precisely the soul of the Insect Cultivator Protector.

At this moment, the soul had a look of terror, struggling desperately under the suppression of the golden light, yet unable to escape no matter what.

"So this Insect cultivator actually had such a method, their soul hasn't dispersed!" Chen Jiancang was also startled upon seeing this. Just now, he had gone forward to check the condition of the Insect Cultivator Protector's corpse.

"If this Insect Cultivator Protector had methods for soul attacks, wouldn't I have been very dangerous just now?" Chen Jiancang's expression turned extremely grim. Such methods were too bizarre. He decided that in the future, in the cultivation world, he would need to be even more careful and cautious.

Chen Jiancang knew that there was a saying about 'body snatching' in the cultivation world. Although the conditions for body snatching were extremely harsh, he couldn't afford not to be on guard.

"Hmph, trying to run? Not that easy!" Chen Yinmeng roared, clapping his hands together fiercely. The golden light instantly contracted, tightly binding the Insect cultivator's soul.

The soul let out waves of mournful screams, but it was unable to shake this powerful Restriction.

Chen Yinmeng put away the golden ball of light containing the bound soul and placed it into a purplish-blue glazed bottle.

"This Insect cultivator committed many evil deeds, raising Soul-Devouring Beetles that brought huge losses to my Chen Family, and even attempting to overthrow my Chen Family's rule. Having captured his soul this time, I will definitely take him back to light a 'Heavenly Lantern' to serve as a warning!" Chen Yinmeng's gaze was firm, his voice revealing a hint of anger and resolve.

When the Meng Family members heard this, they also felt a sense of relief.

This Insect Cultivator Protector came to attack the Meng Family's mountain gate today, originally intending to slaughter the Meng Family. Now that he has met this end, it can be considered well-deserved punishment.

"Deputy Hall Master Chen, it is thanks to your timely arrival this time that this Insect cultivator was completely dealt with. If his soul had escaped, he might have had a chance to rise again in the future." Meng Changyi stepped forward and cupped his hands towards Chen Yinmeng, saying.

"No problem. Since matters here are concluded, we shall take our leave first. After returning to the Chen Family for evaluation, my Chen Family will issue rewards according to the situation." Chen Yingong's mission here was complete, and he was preparing to leave.

Seeing this, Chen Jiancang also cupped his hands towards the Meng Family members to bid farewell.

"Second Uncle, I'll head back first. After some time, I'll come back to discuss the marriage matters." Chen Jiancang turned his head to look at Meng Qingwan.

Meng Qingwan quietly looked at Chen Jiancang, her eyes revealing reluctance. The inexpressible emotions were all poured into her final tender gaze.

Chen Jiancang affectionately stroked her hair, took out a few unused First Order High Grade Spirit Talismans from his storage bag, and handed them to Meng Qingwan, saying: "The Small Jade Mountain protective formation is broken. It's possible some petty individuals might come to invade. Take these Spirit Talismans for self-defense. I'll come to see you again after some time."

Chen Jiancang also took out several bottles of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill from his storage bag and placed them into Meng Qingwan's hand.

"Take one of these Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill every day and cultivate as quickly as possible. Don't be reluctant to use them. When you finish them, I'll refine more for you."

Finally, Jiancang still boarded the large spiritual boat provided by the Chen Family Law Enforcement Hall and returned to the Chen Family Main Spiritual Vein.

"Jiancang, ah, you've made a great contribution this time. If you hadn't contributed the First Order High Grade Spirit Talismans you treasured, how could that Insect Cultivator Protector have been apprehended so easily?"

"The Clan discussed compensating your losses. Later, just tell us the number of First Order High Grade Spirit Talismans you used, and someone will send them over to you. Furthermore, the credit for apprehending the Insect Cultivator Protector will also be counted towards you. Haha, this is a great achievement."

Chen Youming said to Chen Jiancang with an excited expression.

Chen Youming also gained some credit this time, and the Chen Family would certainly not lack his merit rewards. However, compared to Chen Jiancang, his contributions were like a small witch meeting a great one.

Chen Jiancang smiled helplessly. He wasn't that eager for Chen Family merits now. Whether the Chen Family rewarded him or not didn't affect him much.

By this time, Chen Jiancang had already been at the Main Spiritual Vein for half a day. Only now did he finally meet with Chen Youming.

As soon as Chen Youming saw Chen Jiancang, he started talking non-stop excitedly. He had just come from the Law Enforcement Hall and had long heard about Chen Jiancang's deeds from the Law Enforcement Hall, and also learned the news that the Chen Family was going to reward Chen Jiancang.

After all, Chen Jiancang had teamed up with others to kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator. This was big news for the entire Chen Family.

Qi Refining Stage Cultivators defeating Foundation Establishment cultivators – such strange tales were previously only heard a little in storybooks. However, now this kind of thing had truly happened among their own people and was being talked about with relish.

Only Chen Jiancang knew how dangerous it was. His nature was originally to seek stability. At that time, he had no choice but to face the Foundation Establishment cultivator, otherwise, he absolutely wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess.

"Sigh. Ninth Uncle, stop spreading it. It's too dangerous for Qi Refining Stage to face Foundation Establishment Stage. If Lian Chilu hadn't happened to have a Heavenly Thunder Pearl, you probably wouldn't be seeing me now." Chen Jiancang looked at Chen Youming, who was about to transform into a storyteller, and quickly waved his hand, wanting Chen Youming to stop spreading the matter.

After all, he still understood the principle that a prominent tree in the forest is bound to be destroyed by the wind.

"Ninth Uncle, how was the matter that Du Qianhe spoke of handled?" Chen Jiancang brought up Du Qianhe, who had come to relay a message to the Chen Family, to change the subject.

"The Chen Family is currently investigating evidence of the Huang Family and Zhang Family colluding with the Anti-Chen Alliance. This matter is no small affair, and the Chen Family will not convict the Huang Family and Zhang Family based solely on Du Qianhe's one-sided account."

"However, if the evidence is conclusive, these two families will not be easily let off either."

Chen Youming also took a sip of spirit tea and continued: "The Chen Family is currently interrogating that Insect cultivator's soul. Presumably, there will be an answer soon."

Regarding such matters, Chen Jiancang only gained an understanding of the situation. How the Chen Family would specifically handle it, Chen Jiancang did not know. What he was concerned about was whether the Chen Family Old Ancestor was truly nearing the end of his lifespan, as the Anti-Chen Alliance claimed, with his great limit arrived?

If it was truly as the rumors said, with his current ability, he still couldn't protect himself. When external enemies came to invade, his methods for dealing with enemies would be somewhat inadequate.

"Ninth Uncle, Old Ancestor, he...?" Chen Jiancang finally couldn't help but ask his question.

"Haha, don't worry. Old Ancestor is just in seclusion cultivating." Chen Youming explained with a smile: "Everyone in the Clan knows that the Old Ancestor cultivates the Azure Emperor Everlasting Art, which is famous for increasing lifespan. His lifespan is long and different from ordinary Golden Core Cultivators, so those people's speculations are nonsense. Rest assured."