novelraw Chapter 163 - 114: Unshakable! (Part 2)
Chapter 163 - 114: Unshakable! (Part 2)
After a while, Wen Fusheng chuckled lightly:
"Little brother, what you said, this old man really doesn’t understand."
"However, to have a private conversation with Rou’Er after so many years apart, not wanting to be disturbed by outsiders... I guess that’s normal."
Chu Qing nodded again upon hearing this:
"And is it normal for Manor Master Wen to pretend to be injured?"
Rou’Er immediately widened her eyes at Wen Fusheng, and her previously emotionless gaze was now filled with the look of ’so, this is what you’re really like, father.’
Wen Fusheng was also momentarily stunned, but he suddenly laughed.
He quickly sat up from the bed, moving agilely—nothing like someone severely injured.
He looked at Chu Qing:
"Boy, how did you know?"
"Bold guesses and careful verification."
Chu Qing said:
"As we traveled here, I saw that Luochun Manor was heavily guarded, and Manor Master Wen’s martial arts were unparalleled.
"Under such circumstances, attempting to assassinate you is probably harder than ascending to heaven."
Given the defenses of Luochun Manor, even if a top expert from the Evil Extermination List were to take action, I’m afraid they’d return without any success.
Of course, whether they would even survive facing Wen Fusheng is uncertain.
"Just based on that?"
Wen Fusheng frowned at Chu Qing, clearly feeling this explanation was insufficient.
Chu Qing smiled slightly:
"Second Master Wen didn’t hide when he said you were severely injured.
"Currently, Luochun Manor is in a tumultuous time, and the golden signboard of Manor Master Wen is the stabilizing force of Luochun Manor.
"From any perspective, Second Master Wen does not seem like a fool; to expose such a weakness is clearly illogical.
"If someone with insidious intentions uses this to cause trouble, trying to take your life while you are gravely injured... it could easily become a colossal affair.
"I pondered over and over, and the reason seemed to be only one.
"That is, it was intentional."
He spoke up to this point, appearing somewhat thirsty, and walked to the side to pour himself a cup of tea.
He gently smelled it and took a sip:
"I don’t quite understand the reasons for doing it deliberately.
"After all, I temporarily don’t know whether Second Master Wen is human or ghost.
"Rou’Er faced two assassination attempts along the way, and I suspect there’s someone in Luochun Manor plotting against him.
"If that person is Second Master Wen, then making your injury known to everyone would be reasonable.
"But later, following Second Master Wen into this courtyard... I found Wen Kerren, Second Master Wen’s daughter, serving here.
"This courtyard is unguarded from him as well; it seems you trust this younger brother extremely.
"Thus, I inevitably suspected that this publicity was done under your direction.
"In other words, it’s an intentional trap set by you two brothers.
"Creating a scene of a fake assassination, fake injury, but truly fishing out those restless ones to eliminate them with legitimate means."
Putting down the teacup, Chu Qing turned to look at Wen Fusheng:
"Manor Master Wen, may I boldly ask you, am I right?"
Wen Fusheng looked deeply at Chu Qing, then patted Rou’Er’s head:
"Rou’Er, is this boy someone you trust?"
Rou’Er nodded without any hesitation.
Only then did Wen Fusheng nod, looking at Chu Qing:
"I was wondering why little Rou’Er insisted on bringing you in...
"With you by her side, this girl doesn’t have to use any brain at all.
"She’s naturally lazy, but you can really give her peace of mind."
At this point, he paused slightly:
"You’re right, Luochun Manor is in a very unusual period now, with the Celestial Secret Order causing a stir, and all sorts of demons and monsters gathering.
"However, in the end, the Celestial Secret Order is just a minor issue.
"What truly concerns me is a group of unknown people, secretly watching around my Luochun Manor."
"Does Manor Master Wen know who these people are?"
Wen Fusheng shook his head:
"It would be great if I knew. These people act extremely secretly, never confronting me directly.
"However, I suspect... the issue of the Celestial Secret Order might be their handiwork."
"I heard that the Celestial Secret Order is because years ago, the ancestor of Luochun Manor, Wen Tianheng... saved the Celestial Seer before his death?"
Wen Fusheng hesitated slightly and looked at Rou’Er, eventually nodding:
"That’s indeed the case."
Chu Qing smiled:
"Thank you for your trust, Manor Master Wen."
Ever since the issue of the Celestial Secret Order spread, Wen Fusheng had never admitted to it.
If it weren’t for Rou’Er’s trust in Chu Qing today, he probably wouldn’t have been so open.
Wen Fusheng smiled helplessly:
"My daughter trusts you, and I trust my daughter."
After a small pause, he continued:
"However, even if the Celestial Secret Order originates from a significant background, it is of no use.
"Because no one knows the location of the Celestial Secret Valley, this order has been at Luochun Manor for many years, yet we have searched for many years and still haven’t found the Celestial Secret Valley."
No one knows the location of the Celestial Secret Valley... In other words, even possessing the Celestial Secret Order won’t lead to inheriting the Celestial Seer’s legacy.
Otherwise, Luochun Manor would’ve emptied the Celestial Secret Valley hundreds of times over the years.
So why would the other party use such a method to incite chaos?
Chu Qing looked up at Wen Fusheng:
"Manor Master Wen’s comment about the unimportance of the Celestial Secret Order implies that the sham assassination is meant to provoke them into action?"
Wen Fusheng nodded.
Yet Chu Qing shook his head:
"Manor Master Wen must understand himself extremely well, so he asserts that even if the Celestial Secret Order issue is known to all, Luochun Manor can still stand strong.
"But according to your words, those spying on Luochun Manor should not be underestimated...
"Therefore, they should know that the Celestial Secret Order cannot threaten Luochun Manor.
"And yet they still use this issue to provoke trouble... which suggests their means are not limited to the Celestial Secret Order alone."
Wen Fusheng nodded slightly:
"Then what do you think their tactics might be?"
"The Celestial Secret Order might just be a lure... What if they know where the Celestial Secret Valley is?
Chu Qing suddenly looked up at Wen Fusheng:
"What if they know the location of the Celestial Secret Valley and spread this information amidst the martial arts tournament?"
Wen Fusheng’s expression slightly changed, and his brows furrowed:
"But how could they know the location of the Celestial Secret Valley?"
"That would require knowing who they are..."
Chu Qing gently exhaled:
"Does Manor Master Wen have any suspects?"
Wen Fusheng shook his head:
"If I did, it would be great."
"...Manor Master Wen may not have any, but I have a possibility."
Chu Qing spoke softly:
"Has Manor Master Wen ever heard of... the Celestial Evil Cult?"
"Celestial Evil Cult!"
Wen Fusheng immediately responded:
"The one appearing in Celestial Dance City and Divine Blade City?
"Little brother, how much do you know about this cult?"
"I don’t know much. From the sparse information, this Celestial Evil Cult is not to be underestimated; each member is a master.
"Moreover, their influence is immense... their ambitions are even greater.
"The plots in Celestial Dance City and Divine Blade City both originate from them.
"If they want to target Luochun Manor and seek out the Celestial Secret Valley, it probably wouldn’t be difficult for them."
Chu Qing contemplated for a moment and then asked:
"What was the purpose of Manor Master Wen’s martial arts tournament to seek marriage?"
"This..."
Wen Fusheng laughed:
"Firstly, it’s for giving these people a goal, so they don’t cause trouble everywhere without somewhere to exert their energy.
"Secondly... to be candid, my niece is troubled by love.
"This event also aims to push her, to see if she can find a suitable groom.
"Finally, I’ll give him the Celestial Secret Order and tell everyone the order is here at Luochun Manor, and it belongs to Luochun Manor.
"Whoever covets it must consider their own fate!"
Chu Qing was speechless, realizing he’d overinterpreted everything. In reality, Wen Fusheng’s thoughts were simple.
No matter how much chaos arises outside, my Luochun Manor remains unafraid!
Indeed, just as this old man spoke coldly:
"Luochun Manor has stood in the Martial World for hundreds of years, and it isn’t a mere Celestial Secret Order or a bunch of demons and monsters that can harm it.
"I will use this martial arts tournament to inform these people that they can neither sway my Luochun Manor nor shake me, Wen Fusheng!!"