153: Chapter 153 Question

"Uncle-Grandfather Six, Uncle Four." Chen Jiancang walked into the Dan Hall main hall and greeted the two Chen Family elders seated on chairs.

These two elders were both outstanding Cultivators at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer in the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein. If they could obtain a foundation establishment pill, they would be able to prepare for Foundation Establishment. Although their seniority differed, they were of similar age and held important positions in the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein, highly respected. Logically, in the absence of the Clan Elders, it would be most appropriate for them to step forward.

But now, neither of them was willing to take the lead, waiting for Chen Jiancang to arrive, which left Jiancang quite puzzled.

"Jiancang, you've finally arrived. The Main Spiritual Vein has dispatched a Foundation Establishment cultivator to investigate the matter of Nethercloud's death. You are most familiar with this matter, so you need to go and explain the situation at the time to him," Uncle-Grandfather Six, Chen Yinlin, said urgently, pulling on Chen Jiancang's sleeve.

Chen Jiancang frowned upon hearing this. He could sense from Chen Yinlin's tone that the person sent from the Main Spiritual Vein might not be someone easy to deal with.

One must know that Chen Yinlin was the Deacon of the Law Enforcement Hall in the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein, always upright and impartial, and an elder of the 'Yin' generation. Yet, at this moment, Chen Jiancang detected a trace of urgency and helplessness in his tone.

"Yes, Uncle-Grandfather Six." Chen Jiancang nodded and walked towards the Seven-Layered Gilded Fire-Patterned Tower in the rear courtyard of the Dan Hall. Chen Youyun's remains were placed there, and the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Main Spiritual Vein was currently in the mourning hall.

When Chen Jiancang walked up to the Seven-Layered Gilded Fire-Patterned Tower, he saw a Cultivator dressed in a white sword-robe, staring blankly at the coffin containing Chen Youyun's remains, silent.

At this moment, an impression of this person also flashed through Chen Jiancang's mind. He had met this Foundation Establishment cultivator once before. More than half a year ago, when Qin Huai was severely injured and Chen Jiancang went to the Main Spiritual Vein to purchase healing elixirs, he happened to encounter a magic Cultivator causing trouble in the Main Market. At that time, a Chen Family Sword Cultivator stepped forward to stop the magic Cultivator from escaping, and this person was that very Sword Cultivator.

"Chen Jiancang from the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein greets Senior." Chen Jiancang stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Upon hearing Chen Jiancang's voice, the Sword Cultivator slowly turned around. Chen Jiancang observed that there was a trace of tears in the corner of his eyes.

"Could this person be acquainted with Uncle Nethercloud?" Chen Jiancang speculated in his heart.

Before Chen Jiancang could think further, the Sword Cultivator's gaze, like a sharp sword, pierced directly at Chen Jiancang. The pressure of the Foundation Establishment Stage instantly bore down on Chen Jiancang. Chen Jiancang's gaze was calm, meeting the gaze without backing down.

Although the opponent was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Chen Jiancang's current Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivation was not so weak that he couldn't withstand the pressure of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After a long while, the Sword Cultivator finally withdrew his sharp aura.

"Alright, tell me about today's situation." The Sword Cultivator looked at Chen Jiancang with a scrutinizing gaze, then asked, "What is the origin of that Blood Hidden Gate magic Cultivator? I heard you are acquainted with him?"

How could Chen Jiancang not see that this person had ill intentions? Chen Jiancang even suspected that the purpose of this person coming to Xiao Yun Mountain was to investigate whether he was colluding with the Blood Hidden Gate.

After all, during Chen Jiancang's wedding ceremony, Tu Wan publicly presented Chen Youyun's head as a congratulatory gift to Chen Jiancang. This scene was witnessed by all the Chen Clan members present.

If Chen Jiancang had no connection whatsoever with that magic Cultivator, how could that magic Cultivator have come to cause such a disturbance at Chen Jiancang's wedding?

"Alas." Chen Jiancang sighed. He was open and honest, but if he didn't explain this matter clearly, the suspicion on him would never be cleared. After all, he had indeed sent an invitation to Tu Wan, and Tu Wan had come upon invitation.

However, what Chen Jiancang hadn't expected was that Tu Wan was a man with wild ambitions. His purpose in causing a disturbance at the wedding was also to retaliate against Chen Jiancang. After all, three months ago, Chen Jiancang's reputation for having joined forces with Lian Chiluo to kill the Insect Cultivator Protector, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, was truly dazzling, so it was not surprising that it attracted retaliation.

"Senior, please allow me to explain. Because I needed a large amount of demon beast blood to cultivate Blood Nether Vine, I entrusted him to search for demon beast blood for me. Through this interaction, I became acquainted with him. But I never expected that he was actually a Blood Hidden Gate magic Cultivator hidden within the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein. Today, he actually brutally murdered Steward Nethercloud..." Chen Jiancang said with a sigh.

Chen Jiancang had a clear conscience. He simply narrated the process of how he met Tu Wan, without any further explanation.

Because he knew that if the Chen Family suspected him of colluding with the enemy and betraying the clan, then he would already be in the prison of the Law Enforcement Hall at this moment.

At this time, the questioning and suspicion from this Chen Family Sword Cultivator Senior in front of him were likely his personal intentions, not related to the Chen Family. After all, Chen Jiancang had made so many contributions to the Chen Family, and had personally captured Tu Wan; the Chen Family would absolutely not suspect him.

Chen Jiancang speculated that this Sword Cultivator had an unusual relationship with Chen Youyun, and his questioning just now was due to Chen Youyun's death and his momentary loss of composure.

"Senior, Uncle Nethercloud always took great care of me. Now that such an unexpected incident has occurred, I am equally filled with grief and indignation. I swear that one day, I will wipe the Blood Hidden Gate from this world and avenge Uncle Nethercloud."

Although Chen Jiancang's cultivation was only at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer at this moment, he believed that his future path of cultivation would definitely not be limited to this. Once he had the ability in the future, he would absolutely not let go of these enemies who had schemed against him.

To avenge Chen Youyun, merely killing Tu Wan is far from enough. When Chen Jiancang has the ability in the future, he will absolutely eradicate forces like the Blood Hidden Gate that act without any principles.

Perhaps moved by Chen Jiancang's sincerity, the Sword Cultivator's cold face finally showed a look of relief and comfort. He sighed and said, "Chen Jiancang, with your words, Nethercloud's spirit in heaven will be sufficiently comforted."

"My name is Chen Youwu. Nethercloud was my younger brother. In the early years, we broke off contact due to some matters. Now we are separated by death, and I lost my composure for a moment. Jiancang, please forgive me," Chen Youwu said, looking at Chen Jiancang with an apologetic expression.

He had lost his composure for a moment just now and made the move to question Jiancang. Now that he knew the whole story, he felt a trace of apology in his heart.

Chen Jiancang suddenly understood. No wonder the other party had tears in his eyes when they first met and questioned him with such a loss of composure. It turned out he was actually Uncle Nethercloud's older brother.

It was just that he had never heard Steward Nethercloud mention having an older brother. It was likely that the conflict between the two was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

But this had nothing to do with Chen Jiancang. Chen Jiancang quickly bowed at this moment: "Senior Youwu, there is no need for this. If it were me, I'm afraid I would also find it hard to let go."

"Alas."

Chen Youwu turned around and gently stroked the gilded patterns on the coffin. Suppressed sobs rolled in his throat: "After the wake for three days, he shall be buried at 'Returning Spirit Cliff' on Xiao Yun Mountain."

His voice was like it was wrapped in sandpaper, every word carrying a tearing pain. Returning Spirit Cliff was the place where the Chen Family buried their deceased members, and it was also Chen Youyun's final resting place.

The deceased are gone, the living must strive. Those who are alive still need to move forward.