155: Chapter 155 Secret

She deliberately emphasized the words "overstepping bounds," speaking with hidden meaning.

She was terrified that some stray cats, who had been holding back for thousands of years, might try to steal a bite.

Although the true bodies of the three women were currently out on the vast East China Sea, meaning even if someone did "steal a bite," it wouldn't count as a true consummation of marriage...

...even so, it was more than Zhuge Jinyu could bear to tolerate.

Ye Jingjun's pretty face flushed red again. She turned her head away and gave a cold snort, which served as a silent admission.

Cang Mingyue pouted, looking somewhat unwilling, but under Zhuge Jinyu's slightly threatening gaze, she could only nod obediently.

After all, among the three, she was the weakest.

She didn't have much of a say.

Su Chen breathed a silent sigh of relief.

This awkward "tug-of-war" had finally come to a temporary end.

He immediately struck while the iron was hot to change the subject.

"Speaking of external crises... those official martial artists mentioned my father earlier. They were evasive, as if there's some hidden story."

"Jinyu, Jingjun, Yue'er, you have lived for a long time. Do you know what crime my father, Su Weiqing, actually committed?"

To be frank...

Su Chen himself had almost no impression of his biological parents.

After all, when the two died from "work-related injuries," he was only a little over a year old.

He only remembered that it was the beginning of the era of Spiritual Energy Recovery, and society was far from as stable as it is now.

Major cases and serious crimes were frequent, and cruel, bizarre incidents beyond imagination occurred from time to time.

At the mention of Su Weiqing, the atmosphere within the white mist suddenly froze.

The expressions on the three Heroic Spirits' beautiful faces became solemn and complex almost simultaneously.

They glanced at one another, their eyes filled with hesitation and wariness.

"Sir... frankly, we haven't confirmed yet if your father in this life and that 'Su Weiqing' are the same person."

"But you only need to know that this matter involves a great deal; the waters run very deep."

"The truth is far from as simple as it appears on the surface."

"Telling you now would do more harm than good."

"If Sir truly wishes to know, once the three of us have resolved this matter, we will naturally reveal everything to you."

Ye Jingjun also chimed in.

"Your father's name is a taboo among the high-ranking officials of Great Xia, and even within the Hall of Valor."

"Back then, for some unknown reason, he committed a great crime, and his files were completely sealed by the Hall of Valor."

"It is said that the matter he was involved in concerns the greatest secrets from a hundred years ago at the start of the Spiritual Energy Recovery on Blue Star, and is even related to the arrival of 'them'."

"'Them'?"

Su Chen remained silent.

This "them" likely referred to the monsters that invaded Blue Star.

But this... how was it possible?

Even the timeline didn't match up!

His grandmother had only recently passed away; how could his father be connected to the Spiritual Energy Recovery from a hundred years ago?

Could it be... that those high-martial families and the Hall of Valor intended to find a scapegoat and pinned everything on him?

"Young Master Su."

Cang Mingyue also put away her playful smile.

"Listen to Yue'er's advice. Before you possess sufficient strength, do not delve into this matter for now."

"Those who threw mud at you, and even those who could mobilize the high-ranking officials of the Hall of Valor to frame you, are likely inseparable from this dark undercurrent."

"Whether your father was a 'true traitor' or 'sacrificed' is yet unknown. But it is certain that someone does not want his descendants to live, and even less do they want you to uncover the truth."

"If Sir insists on investigating... it is best to wait until the three of us find the path to the 14th Rank, and you yourself break through to the 13th Rank."

Su Chen's expression turned grave upon hearing this.

What was the strength of these three investment targets of his?

Unrivaled Transcendent Heroic Spirits, 13th Rank powerhouses!

If even they were wary of it, what exactly was it?

"But if I don't investigate, am I to just let them slander and frame me? Let myself bear the name of a traitor's son?"

"It's not that you won't investigate, but that the time is not yet right."

Zhuge Jinyu walked up to him and gently pressed down on his clenched fist.

"Sir, trust us."

"When our true bodies return from the East China Sea, break through the barrier of the 14th Rank, and possess the power to suppress all opposing voices, we will naturally accompany you to uncover everything and clear the names of you and your father."

She paused and continued.

"This is also why I suggest you remain here for the time being."

"Although those people from the Huaxi Hall of Heroic Spirits have retreated for now, they are merely tools. The mastermind behind your framing has not given up."

"More troublesome is that many were killed or injured in this ceremony, including many scions of high-martial families with ancient lineages and deep foundations."

"They might fear our reputations, but if you leave this place, they might not hesitate to take risks in their grief and anger."

"As far as I know, some families are secretly colluding with the Western Alliance and possess forbidden high-martial technology. There are even rumors of God-Slaying Weapons that can threaten 13th Rank Transcendent Heroic Spirits."

"If you leave the white mist now and expose your tracks, you will likely face endless and unpredictable assassinations."

"Those new-generation martial artists who possess God-Slaying Weapons have long wanted to test their blades against us old-timers."

Cang Mingyue also said,

"Young Master Su, just stay here with peace of mind."

"Yue'er will set up the most concealed arrays and even sing for you to help calm your mind, making your cultivation twice as effective with half the effort!"

As she spoke, she gave Su Chen a secret wink.

Su Chen fell silent.

It was undeniable that the three women indeed intended to use this opportunity to keep him there.

However, he also understood that what they said was true.

Today's situation appeared to stem from the Man in Black Robe's attack and framing, but in reality, it involved a deeper power struggle and his own mysterious background.

Without sufficient strength, acting rashly would only lead to death.

"I understand."

Su Chen finally nodded, accepting the arrangement.

"Until your true bodies return, I will stay here."

"Sir (Husband/Young Master Su) is wise."

The three spoke almost in unison, their faces showing soft expressions of relief.

Zhuge Jinyu added,

"During this time, although our true bodies are in the East China Sea, we will take turns maintaining our divine sense here to ensure safety."

"At the same time, between us..."

She glanced at Ye Jingjun and Cang Mingyue.

The eyes of the three met, as if a tacit understanding had been reached.

"...we will also abide by our agreement, live in peace, and never make things difficult for Sir."

Ye Jingjun turned her face away, the remaining flush on her pretty face not yet faded, and only gave a low "Mm."

Cang Mingyue gave a sweet smile.

"Yue'er is the most obedient."

Su Chen's heart settled slightly, but the urgency to become stronger and uncover the truth grew even more intense.

Staying here was safe, but it was also passive waiting.

He needed to do something proactive.

Wait...

This kind of environment was perfect for starting the next round of Angel Investment.

Angel Investment wouldn't consume too much real-world time and could also enhance his strength.

To become stronger quickly and gain the power and information to break the deadlock, the investment system was undoubtedly a shortcut.

(Still two basic chapters plus one reward update.)

(QWQ, bosses, please also move your wealthy hands and click on the free gifts. The bounty update rules are always there! As long as the gift value reaches 99, I will add an update. Let the bosses spend a little less.)