Published: March 8, 2025
CHAPTER 735: Crossing the River and Dismantling the Bridge
The long-standing problem was finally resolved today, bringing unexpected fortune from disaster.
With the Law Sovereign's recognition, not just the protection of the Nine Calamity Sword, Chu Yang felt completely at ease.
He couldn't wait to act arrogantly!
Moreover, with his brothers reuniting after a long time, Chu Yang felt even more invigorated.
Then, the urgently needed Amethyst arrived in massive quantities, and Chu Imperial Seat was so delighted he was almost lost in joy.
As he returned to Orchid Fragrance Garden, he was met with the cold gaze of Zixie Qing, who stood in front of him, "You didn't come home last night; where did you go?"
Her tone and expression resembled that of a wife confronting her husband who had returned home after cheating.
"Ahem, I went out drinking, so what?!" Chu Yang said with righteous indignation.
Is it a crime to be mistreated at home and not be allowed to blow off some steam?
"What? You went drinking?" Zixie Qing looked at him suspiciously, then reached out, quickly twisting his ear. She turned and dragged him inside, "You still have the nerve to argue? Come, let’s have a spar..."
"Spare me, please..."
Chu Yang, filled with regret, cried out in despair.
"I can't indulge your bad habits!" Zixie Qing showed no mercy.
Chu Yang, flustered, replied, "You're neither my mother nor my wife; why do you care so much?"
Zixie Qing was momentarily stunned, then kicked out fiercely, "I want to!"
A flurry of punches followed.
...
During this relaxing time for Chu Yang, Diwu Qingrou was utterly perplexed.
She learned from multiple sources that Chu Yang was completely fine! He was truly unharmed!
He had offended all nine great clans, yet he was unscathed!
This fact left Diwu Qingrou gaping in surprise.
The matter regarding the mysterious powerful figure behind Chu Yang also left Diwu Qingrou puzzled: who could this mysterious figure be?
What frustrated Diwu Qingrou the most was that all her arrangements had only been half executed, with the other half still dormant.
Because...
Chu Yang hadn’t utilized the thing Diwu Qingrou had anticipated; instead, he had created chaos out of confusion regarding a matter with Wu Qianqian, causing a dispute.
And the issue concerning the Holy Clan Elder was suppressed because of this.
How could Diwu Qingrou not be vexed?
In Diwu Qingrou’s plan, she would remain hidden in the background, ensure everything was in place, while Chu Yang would step forward, inciting chaos among the great clans, pulling the Zhuge family into the conflict, and then smoothly... achieve another plan of hers.
In this way, Diwu Qingrou would remain safe in the background, without any danger. No one would be able to trouble her.
Secondly, while the spectators were relaxed, the performers would be exhausted. Chu Yang, as the performer, would definitely be entangled in troubles.
Thus, as Chu Yang faced pressure or made sacrifices, his urgency for the unification cause of the Nine Calamity Sword would increase. Ideally, it would be even better if some of his subordinates or family members died...
Last time, when Chu Yang specifically went to Water Moon Pavilion to deliver a message, it was to warn Diwu Qingrou: you’re scheming against me again! But if you want to scheme against me, be prepared to face the consequences.
Now, the consequences had indeed arrived. Diwu Qingrou’s follow-up plan suddenly became a grand affair, while Chu Yang, the protagonist, suddenly withdrew...
It was a perfect example of crossing the river and dismantling the bridge.
After Diwu Qingrou had schemed for so long, everything was ready, but just as she stepped onto the bridge, intending to cross, the bridge broke.
So, Diwu Qingrou had to retreat.
This retreat brought her back to square one!
This was a matter of cooperation between the two, but within the cooperation, both were scheming against each other. However, at this point, Diwu Qingrou had to admit that in this unseen battle of cooperation, she was once again at a disadvantage.