Cultivation: the Rise of a Live-In Son-In-Law-Chapter 231 - 229: Red Cloud Fairy’s Resentment, The Disappearances Happen Again, If You Don’t Want Others to Know, Don’t Do It Yourself

Chapter 231: Chapter 229: Red Cloud Fairy’s Resentment, The Disappearances Happen Again, If You Don’t Want Others to Know, Don’t Do It Yourself

After all, the Red Cloud Fairy had personally promised that if he changed his mind today, not only would the previous two advantages be fulfilled for him.

But she would also agree to one of his requests!

The Red Cloud Fairy reflected that she rarely made promises to others.

With her status and power, a promise from her should have some allure.

But now, with an empty expanse behind her, does it not indicate that Chen Beixuan remains... unmoved.

If not for her identity as the Sect Leader of the Red Cloud Sect, she would want to turn back and ask: Why?

With unexplained resentment stirring in her heart, the Red Cloud Fairy suddenly felt a chill on her cheek and waved her hand casually...

Boom!

Under the sky, a once lush tree was snapped in two with a crash!

Revealing the powerful strength of someone at the Grandmaster Seventh Layer!

Having hit a wall with the Black-clothed Grandmaster, expelling some of her pent-up resentment made the Red Cloud Fairy feel a little better.

She lightly dusted off her hands, and without lingering, transformed into a crimson beam of light heading towards the sect’s mountains.

...

In the dense forest, trees were also crashing down one after another.

With just the basics of the Illusory Destruction Yin Yang Finger, it already surpassed the power that the Heaven-Defying Three Swords could unleash!

With a point... all things vanish!

Regarding finger techniques, Lu Ye had a profound understanding because of the foundation of the Mountain Splitting Finger.

After one round of cultivation, his proficiency significantly increased.

Looking at the scene in the forest as if after a fierce battle, Lu Ye lightly shook his head, withdrew his hand, and headed toward Cloud Leaf City.

Time quickly passed.

What Lu Ye didn’t expect was that three days later, the mysterious disappearance incidents in Cloud Leaf City, which had happened before...

Occurred again.

This time, it was still a few Condensing Origin Realm martial artists living in the city who vanished suddenly, as if they had evaporated into thin air.

...

In the City Lord’s Mansion.

Upon receiving such news again, Wang Xingluo was on the verge of fury.

This clearly indicated that these people did not respect him as the City Lord.

In the City Lord’s Mansion, due to Wang Xingluo’s pressure, a stifled atmosphere pervaded.

Subsequently, several announcements were issued from the City Lord’s Mansion, promising a reward of one hundred thousand silver for discovering the evil cultivators!

For those who can provide effective information or clues, a reward of ten thousand taels of silver will also be given!

This reward is not insignificant for ordinary people and even martial artists of the Postnatal Realm.

Unfortunately, even though the announcement was posted, no one came forward with useful clues, indicating that these people left little trace in the city.

Soon after, Wang Xingluo sent invitations to several major Postnatal Clans and two Innate Clans in the city, including Tian Qing, who had left the Tian Family.

In the hall, seeing the people arriving one after another, Wang Xingluo showed a hint of apology on his face.

"Everyone, such heinous incidents happening in the city continuously have a significant impact, and it’s my fault as Wang Xingluo for not handling it well."

Wang Xingluo stood up proactively and bowed deeply to everyone.

Seeing this, the newly appointed Tian Family Ancestor, Tian Xiong, who is at the Innate Second Layer, chuckled.

"City Lord, you shouldn’t blame yourself. These evil people are cunning, always acting at the weakest points of our defenses, hard to guard against."

Seeing that the Tian Family, one of the two major Innate Clans, said so, the heads of Postnatal Clans like the East City Yu Family quickly chimed in.

"Indeed, City Lord Wang, your contributions to Cloud Leaf City are evident to us all, so you shouldn’t blame yourself for this matter."

"As members of this city, we will also do our best to investigate this matter! We will strive to root out this group of evil people as soon as possible!"

Everyone expressed their indignation one after another.

Only the Jiang Family Patriarch Jiang Lianshan and Tian Qing, who both came, remained silent.

Jiang Lianshan kept quiet because he knew his family’s reality; outwardly, the Jiang Family still appeared to be an Innate Clan.

In truth, they were just a bit stronger than the East City Yu Family, a Postnatal Clan.

Hence, Jiang Lianshan decided to remain an outsider in these matters, neither making statements nor taking any sides.

As for Tian Qing, from the moment he stepped into the City Lord’s Mansion, he seemed to have fallen into a lethargy, as though some ominous end was near, with his total awake time not even reaching a minute.

Wang Xingluo, with a slight smile, looked at Jiang Lianshan and said, "Patriarch Jiang, what do you think of this matter? I haven’t seen Elder Jiang for a long time; why don’t you invite him over for a chat this time?"

Jiang Lianshan: "..."

If the Jiang Family could still call their ancestor, how could they have become more conservative over the years?

But already prepared for this scenario, Jiang Lianshan’s expression remained unchanged as he also smiled and said, "Ah, the ancestor is engrossed in closed-door cultivation; not only is it difficult to get him out for a walk, even I have had difficulty meeting him lately."

"As for this matter, I have no opinion. If traces of the evil way are discovered, we will certainly not stand by idly."

Having received a response, Wang Xingluo then shifted his gaze to the lethargic Tian Qing.

"Elder Tian, what’s the matter... didn’t rest well last night?"

Hearing Wang Xingluo’s words, Tian Qing seemed to snap back to reality, opened his eyes, and replied with a trace of embarrassment, "Old age is catching up, and my spirit isn’t good, worrying the City Lord."

"Hehe, Elder Tian must pay more attention to your health," Wang Xingluo said. "What are your thoughts on this matter? Since everyone is here today, it would be best to discuss and find a viable solution."

Looking at Wang Xingluo, who was still worried about the matter, Elder Tian shook his head and said, "I have no opinions either; these... evil ways are indeed despicable. If we could quickly discover their hiding spots and capture them, it would be best."

"All right, since everyone has no objections," Wang Xingluo concluded.

"My City Lord’s Mansion will focus on hunting the evil cultivators. If you have any leads, you can give them to us."

...

After a short while, everyone gradually bid their farewells and left the mansion.

Because Tian Qing seemed close to the Jiang Family after leaving the Tian Family, Jiang Lianshan jovially greeted him before heading towards the Jiang Family.

Not far away, Tian Xiong watched this scene and sneered, "Some people, I think, are really muddled. Two families that didn’t get along originally, yet someone actually establishes relations with them."

Hearing this, Tian Qing turned his head, looked at Tian Xiong, who had recently advanced to Innate Second Layer, especially the late stage, with speed far exceeding that of a typical Innate Realm advancement.

On his old face, a trace of regret appeared.

"Tian Xiong, if you don’t want others to know, you mustn’t do it yourself..."

"Since you are the Tian Family Ancestor, you should be thinking about how to carry the Tian Family forward."

"Some deeds... must not be done, for once you take shortcuts, there’s no turning back."

Upon hearing these words, the sneer on Tian Xiong’s face faltered slightly: "Tian Qing, what’s the nonsense you’re spouting?! I think you’ve become senile!"

"What’s this about knowing or not knowing! I respect you as a senior of the Tian Family, but don’t push your luck!"