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Chapter 306: Chapter 179: Counting the Harvest, Breakthrough, Transformation in Purple Energy

After the Ping Family’s Mountain Protection Array was closed for several years, it reopened, and the Ping Clan Leader repeatedly instructed the clan members:

”Remember, after Elder Hai and I leave the array, immediately close it. Before we return, no one is allowed to enter or leave the mountain gate, and the Mountain Protection Array must operate at full speed. Understood?”

”Yes, Patriarch.”

The Ping Clan Leader, still uneasy, gave a few more instructions.

Only then did Ping Xinghai ride the flying sword away from the Pingshan County territory.

Ping Xinghai seemed worried:

”Patriarch, isn’t there said to be a Flood Dragon Remnant Soul at Duolong Lake? Those who entered before never came out alive, yet the Gongsun Family now orders us to go. Isn’t this akin to sending us to our deaths?”

Now, only the two of them remained in the Foundation Establishment stage within the clan.

Once they’re dead...

The foundation of the Ping Family would be impossible to preserve.

But the Cultivation Realm is just like this, where strength decides everything. As a subordinate force of an Eighth-Grade Noble Family, they must obey any command, with no room for personal choice.

The Ping Clan Leader squinted slightly and said:

”When we reach Duolong Lake, if there really is danger, naturally we shouldn’t foolishly rush in. Remember, appear to work but give no effort. The most important thing is to ensure your own safety first. Xinghai, your flying speed is too fast, slow down a bit.”

They can obey the orders, but they can also drag their feet.

Flying over the Hanling River, passing by Wangniu Mountain, they soon arrived at the Fu Family’s territory.

At that moment.

An urgent buzzing came from the Ping Clan Leader’s waist.

Looking down.

It was the Gongsun Clan Leader sending a message.

With a technique sent into it, the voice of the Gongsun Clan Leader came through:

”Ping Clan Leader, when you pass by the Fu Family’s territory, go to their mountain gate, and specifically ask to see Fu Changsheng. If Fu Changsheng does not appear within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, you may leave.”

The spirit light faded away.

Ping Xinghai also heard the message but was puzzled:

”Patriarch, why is the Gongsun Family suddenly getting involved with the Fu Family, asking us to meet Fu Changsheng without stating the reason? What does the Gongsun Clan Leader intend?”

The Ping Clan Leader’s mind raced.

Muttering to himself, he said:

”Most likely, they’re asking us to confirm whether the incident at Duolong Lake is related to the Fu Family.”

If Fu Changsheng can appear before them within the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea...

That would prove he has an alibi.

Though...

He did not know what had changed at Duolong Lake.

Ping Xinghai, with an unhurried pace, flew the flying sword to the mountain gate of Supreme Profound Peak in the Taiqiu Mountain Range, only to see the Mountain Protection Array of Supreme Profound Peak filled with sinister winds and Ghost Qi, intimidating to the eye.

The Ping Clan Leader stood still, giving Ping Xinghai a signal. Understanding it, Ping Xinghai stepped forward, performed an Enlarging Technique, and said loudly:

”Ping Xinghai of Pingshan County has come to pay respects, with an urgent matter that needs to be discussed with your Patriarch. Please appear within the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, otherwise, bear the consequences yourself!”

He repeated it three times.

Ping Xinghai then stood behind the Ping Clan Leader, transmitting in a slightly excited whisper:

”Patriarch, if the Fu Family is involved with Duolong Lake, and the Gongsun Family holds a grudge against them, then we won’t need to take action. The Gongsun Family will find a way to remove the Fu Family from Great Zhou.”

The Fu Family had killed several of their elders.

Having someone else take revenge was all the better for them.

The Ping Clan Leader thought the same, so he kept his gaze fixed on the array in front, secretly praying that Fu Changsheng would not appear.

Time ticked by bit by bit.

As the time for half a cup of tea almost passed, there was no reaction from the Fu Family’s mountain gate.

Ping Xinghai, with joy in his eyes, said:

”Patriarch, it seems Fu Changsheng is not in the territory, we can report back to the Gongsun Family now.”

”Hmm.”

The Ping Clan Leader showed a hint of joy, took out his Communication Jade Talisman, sent a technique, and was about to speak when he saw the array light curtain in front ripple, and suddenly, Fu Changsheng’s figure appeared before them.

”Xinghai, retreat!”

Fu Changsheng’s cultivation had reached the Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment.

He was still recovering from serious injuries, and Xinghai was merely at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, no match for him. Before he finished speaking, Ping Xinghai instantly drove the flying sword, transforming into a remnant shadow and disappearing in place, while simultaneously transmitting the news of Fu Changsheng being in the territory to the Gongsun Family.

Ping Xinghai’s joy faded away.

Never expecting it to be a joyous moment in vain.

.....

Fu Changsheng watched the sword rainbow disappear into the distance, with no intention of pursuing.

It was said that when they were transmitted from the Water Dragon Pool of Duolong Lake, upon focusing, they were near the Taiqiu Mountain Range. When they returned to the territory, they happened to encounter people from the Ping Family.

No need to ask.

He knew this was a probe from the Gongsun Family.

To see if he was related to the changes at Duolong Lake.

The Gongsun Family was an Eighth-Grade Noble Family, even without the Ninth-Grade Foundation Establishment, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse; the family’s foundation remained. Being not resented was naturally a good thing:

”I wonder if Miss Hongyu and the others have left Duolong Lake as well.”

Turning back behind the array’s light curtain.

Since there was no news from Shangguan Hongyu yet, he was still a bit worried. Moreover, he didn’t know what action the Gongsun Family might take, so he didn’t dare to recklessly go into seclusion for the time being.

Returning to the Back Mountain Water Curtain Cave.

Fu Changsheng called Yaoyao and Fu Yongrui in front of him.

Under Jade Lotus’s guidance, Fu Yongrui had successfully drawn in spirit energy, and with the clan’s purchase of a Bone Healing Pill, after taking it, Fu Yongrui had regrown the other half of his tongue.

But due to the torment lasting over ten years.

Even though Fu Yongrui’s tongue was healed, he still refused to speak.

According to Jade Lotus’s report.

Fu Yongrui nearly spent his days locked in his room, not moving a step, with even his food delivered to the doorstep.

Called out by Fu Changsheng at this time.

He specifically chose to stand under the shadow of a tree, seemingly trying to merge his shadow with the tree’s shadow, to lower his presence as much as possible.