Published: March 8, 2025
Chu Yang nodded heavily, "I understand. However, even if it only has a slight effect, I will still do it. But what you mentioned, the true reason that can influence the overall situation, what is it?"
Diwu Qingrou smiled, her expression meaningful, "In fact, even if I don’t intervene... just by fighting like this, they might not win, and you might not necessarily lose."
Chu Yang smiled faintly, "Of course, but I want to strive for every bit of support, even if it's insignificant."
Diwu Qingrou responded, "That's right, but you have already helped me a great deal. This time, there are no debts of gratitude left."
Chu Yang laughed heartily, "You say that on purpose to make me remember your kindness. Diwu, you are too cunning."
Diwu Qingrou shook her head and smiled, "I am not cunning; rather, you think of me too poorly."
The two shared a laugh.
"This time, the Zhuge family has drawn a few people from the fifth family," Diwu Qingrou said, her gaze flashing slightly, "At that time, they will have a 'five' character on them."
Chu Yang's eyes lit up, "Diwu, this time, I truly owe you a favor."
Diwu Qingrou chuckled lightly, "I also have my own plans. Having harmed you so many times, I must let you regain a little. Sending coal in snow is better than adding flowers to a brocade."
"Great! I take my leave! Thank you!" Chu Yang clasped his fist, his body flying up like a feather, "I will remember your help in times of need."
Diwu Qingrou's voice floated into his ears, "Don't die!"
After pondering for a moment, she asked, "Are the people drawn from the fifth family ready?"
A voice replied from the shadows, "Of course."
"This time, the heavens are truly about to change," Diwu Qingrou said with a faint smile, "If it doesn’t work, there will still be some traces to follow, and once discovered, they'll be accompanied to destruction! If it works, then the fifth family will rise."
"This is a gamble!" Diwu Qingrou sighed deeply, "It's a gamble that stakes the thousands of years of the family's heritage and everyone's lives..."
Chu Yang's figure vanished into the heavy snow, rushing in several directions, changing his body posture and form multiple times, finally stealthily entering an inn.
Nangong Shifeng and others were staying here.
After Chu Yang entered, he urgently arranged for Nangong Shifeng and the others to evacuate immediately!
During this time, Nangong Shifeng had been gathering intelligence for himself, and the people from the nine great clans were certainly aware of it. After the great battle, regardless of the outcome, Nangong and others would be noticed and retaliated against... this was foreseeable.
Even now, many people were already keeping an eye on Nangong Shifeng and their movements.
During this period, although Nangong Shifeng and the others looked the same when they went out, in reality, Chu Yang had already adjusted each of them.
They were no different from normal people.
Chu Yang took out a large bundle of Amethyst and placed it on the table, then took out several elixirs, "Shifeng, a great battle is about to start. Immediately take your brothers out of Heaven's Secret City: If we win this battle, I will contact you; if we lose, you will never show up in the martial arts world again. This Amethyst is enough for you to live on. These elixirs, keep them; they can save your lives... No more chatter, hurry and leave the city. The sooner, the better."
Nangong Shifeng's heart stirred, "Young Master Chu, so loyal, am I really just going to cower and fear for my life? Let's go all out against them!"
Chu Yang patted his shoulder, "Don't be impulsive. Your strength is a bit low; dying for no reason isn’t worth it."
After repeated urging, he finally convinced them, but their eyes were already full of tears.
The ugly and deformed had never received anyone's true regard, except for Chu Yang, who treated them sincerely; this feeling of being respected, relied upon, and cared for left an indelible mark on Nangong Shifeng's heart.
Chu Yang asked about Wei Wuyan and the others and learned that they had already left Heaven's Secret City and were currently untraceable... only then did he feel a hint of relief.