Zhongli Qingmeng's awakening.

Once the matter was resolved, Chu Xinghe returned to the Tianyan Holy Land overnight.

Chu Xinghe sat before Zhongli Qingmeng.

At this moment, Zhongli Qingmeng sat upright in a chair, wearing a bright, light-yellow long dress.

A pair of phoenix eyes sized Chu Xinghe up and down, her gaze filled with a look of satisfaction.

“You did well.”

Zhongli Qingmeng found it hard to imagine that someone the same age as her could be so meticulous and thorough in their actions.

Chu Xinghe likewise sized Zhongli Qingmeng up and down.

If this woman wore black stockings, she would surely be stunning.

Especially that pair of legs—straight and seemingly longer than his own lifespan.

“What, do you like my legs that much?”

Zhongli Qingmeng noticed that Chu Xinghe seemed to have a particular fondness for her legs.

Her legs were crossed; her skin was as white as snow, smooth and supple.

Chu Xinghe let out a sigh.

“Your background and your strength saved you, otherwise I would have shown you what it means to be a beast.”

This was the first time Zhongli Qingmeng had heard such an expression, and she couldn't help but laugh.

Chu Xinghe pulled his thoughts back.

“In the eyes of outsiders, Yu Linmo is still alive and has a powerful backer.”

“Even the Linglong Pavilion will find it hard to clear their suspicions; unless they find Yu Linmo, they won't be able to shake it off for the rest of their lives.”

“I worked hard to orchestrate this situation; if anything goes wrong, it would be easy for someone to dig up the truth.”

Zhongli Qingmeng suddenly stood up.

She slowly approached Chu Xinghe.

Chu Xinghe leaned back.

But Zhongli Qingmeng's chest was already pressing against his.

Their lips were nearly touching.

“What, is little Xinghe worried about me?”

Chu Xinghe's ears turned red; he was actually being teased by this woman.

Steeling his heart, he moved to embrace Zhongli Qingmeng.

With a graceful turn, Zhongli Qingmeng evaded his embrace.

“Little Xinghe, you couldn't possibly like me, could you?”

Chu Xinghe nodded.

“That's right, I do like you.”

Zhongli Qingmeng was stunned; this guy wasn't subtle at all.

Even the person protecting Zhongli Qingmeng in the shadows was stunned.

What happened to the people who said they liked Zhongli Qingmeng before?

It seemed their ashes had already been scattered.

They looked at Chu Xinghe with pity.

Sister, have a safe journey.

Chu Xinghe looked seriously at Zhongli Qingmeng.

“What's wrong with liking you? It doesn't mean I'll do anything to you.”

“It doesn't mean I'm going to pursue you.”

“It doesn't mean I'm dating you.”

“And I'm not forcing you to do anything, am I?”

Zhongli Qingmeng was completely dumbfounded.

It could be like this?

Even her protector was gobsmacked.

This was the first time they had heard such an absurd speech.

Zhongli Qingmeng snapped out of it and covered her mouth as she laughed.

“That's quite a novel way of putting it.”

“You did well this time. I'll give you the ten Saint Herbs I promised, plus an extra twenty.”

“And this little bell is for you as well.”

Chu Xinghe took them.

“This is a gift for you from our Zhongli Family Ancestor.”

Chu Xinghe looked at the ring Zhongli Qingmeng handed over.

When he opened it to look inside, his breathing quickened.

Over a hundred rule jade talismans, and over a hundred Saint Herbs.

There were even a few that were clearly over a hundred thousand years old.

There were a hundred thousand high-grade Divine Stones.

Inside, there was also a garment engraved with inscriptions.

“That garment can withstand three attacks from a Supreme Expert.”

Chu Xinghe took a deep breath; this was a massive windfall.

He knew the compensation Linglong Pavilion paid must have been much more than this.

But that was because they had the capability to take it.

He was just having a bit of the soup, and even that was already this rich.

Seeing Chu Xinghe's happy expression,

Zhongli Qingmeng's eyebrows arched slightly.

He was this happy over just these things?

“Rich lady, I'm hungry...”

Zhongli Qingmeng's brow furrowed.

“What did you say?”

Chu Xinghe quickly shut his mouth.

“Big sister is generous; this little brother is full of admiration.”

Zhongli Qingmeng nodded.

“The Jiang Family has imprisoned Jiang Wanyin after hearing about what happened to her.”

“They have already decided to recruit a matrilocal son-in-law.”

Chu Xinghe's smile vanished, a cold light flickering in his eyes.

He thought of that little girl who had fallen for him just because he teased her.

“Your current status is too low; you aren't even the Saint of the Tianyan Holy Land.”

“Even if you were, the Jiang Family wouldn't give you a second look.”

“Jiang Wanyin said she would marry no one but you. Many who wanted to form a marriage alliance have already set out for the Tianyan Holy Land.”

“Many of them are Prodigies from great clans with formidable strength. You should be prepared.”

Chu Xinghe nodded.

“If your master intervenes, there might be a chance for a change.”

Chu Xinghe frowned.

“Didn't you say even the Saint of the Tianyan Holy Land wouldn't suffice?”

Zhongli Qingmeng looked at Chu Xinghe.

“Remember, the Tianyan Holy Land is the Tianyan Holy Land, and Wen Rushui is Wen Rushui.”

“Wen Rushui can represent the Tianyan Holy Land, but the Tianyan Holy Land cannot represent Wen Rushui.”

Zhongli Qingmeng continued to remind him.

“Now the entire Tianyan Holy Land knows that Wen Rushui has a disciple who is known by name but has never been seen. Many people want to challenge you.”

“I know you don't care about the status of the Tianyan Holy Land's Saint, but in some matters, a powerful identity is worth more than a thousand words.”

Chu Xinghe did not answer.

Previously, he had always lived in his own world, believing he could do everything well on his own.

Reality had long since taught him that he must make changes and have support.

Without powerful strength and a background, everything is a joke.

Even plotting against the Child of Destiny required the power behind Zhongli Qingmeng.

Since he was changing, he would start by becoming the Saint of the Tianyan Holy Land.

“Thank you.”

Chu Xinghe expressed his gratitude to Zhongli Qingmeng.

To others, she was a sinister and poisonous villainess.

She Cultivated by absorbing the Origin of others.

But to Chu Xinghe, she was the person helping him seek revenge.

Even though he had helped Zhongli Qingmeng resolve trouble twice,

and had plotted so much,

Chu Xinghe had no complaints.

She had also provided compensation.

To Chu Xinghe, Zhongli Qingmeng was a benefactor.

Watching Chu Xinghe's departing figure,

Shadow One emerged from the shadows.

“Young Master Chu is indeed different from others.”

Zhongli Qingmeng nodded.

“He knows what he wants and doesn't expose his ambitions before he has enough strength.”

“Notify the Family to re-investigate the places where I previously failed.”

“There is bound to be someone with special abilities, someone around whom great figures inadvertently gather, or whose parents are somewhat mysterious, and who easily wins the hearts of women from great clans.”

“Once found, do not strike at that person directly. Start with those around him. First, make them turn against each other, then force him to spit out the Opportunities he obtained. Finally, capture his relatives to threaten him into crippling his own cultivation before finally dealing with them.”

There was confusion in Shadow One's eyes,

but they did not object.

“Also, don't be careless. Tell the Family to send at least a Saint to ensure no accidents occur.”

“If those people have descendants of great powers by their side, let Yu Linmo appear.”

The corners of Zhongli Qingmeng's mouth curled up. Sending Chu Xinghe to Yu City this time was also to confirm her suspicions.

Through Chu Xinghe's three actions, she seemed to have grasped how to deal with those people.

By starting with the people around them first and then targeting the individual, they could be easily killed.

Shadow One nodded to indicate understanding.

Zhongli Qingmeng was still a bit puzzled.

Why was Chu Xinghe able to find such people so easily?

This ability made her quite curious.