Published: March 8, 2025
Old Site of the Heavenly Weapon Pavilion.
Lan Ruo was giving a lecture: "When that person arrives later, everyone needs to be smart and alert! Do not make any mistakes."
"Lan Qi, I know you have a good relationship with those three, but once a person is dead, they can't come back to life. If you delay the family's important matters because of this trivial hatred, the consequences are something no one can bear for you!"
"Be respectful, but don't flatter, understand?"
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After going over the important points and reiterating several times, Lan Ruo finally felt at ease.
The sound of hooves approached, and two horses came from the distance.
Feng Qiliang took the lead and rushed into the Heavenly Weapon Pavilion, shouting, "Eldest Young Master, they're here!"
Lan Ruo's spirit lifted, and she greeted them with a smile.
"Big Brother! Haha… you came so early. It's a bit unexpected for me," Lan Ruo joked with a laugh.
"Yes, I was afraid you would get anxious waiting," Chu Yang laughed heartily, dismounted, and the two walked in side by side, warmly.
The four Supremes were waiting in the courtyard. Upon seeing Chu Yang arrive, they all stood up to pay their respects, nodding and smiling in greeting.
In addition, six people stood on one side of the courtyard, now walking over to pay their respects.
"This is my Big Brother, Chu Yang!" Lan Ruo said with authority, "From now on, when you see my Big Brother, it’s just like seeing me; any orders or requests must be complied with, and no one is allowed to be careless! Understand?"
"Understood, subordinate!"
"Mm." Lan Ruo turned around and smiled, "Brother, these are the people. Do you think they are enough?"
"Though there are fewer people, each one is a master! In this lower realm, they will certainly be sufficient," Chu Yang smiled in satisfaction, "Have everyone wait in the courtyard for a moment; let’s discuss some matters in the room."
Chu Yang took a few steps and seemed to suddenly remember something, saying, "The few Lan Elders should come along. It's better with more people, so we can discuss properly."
The four Supremes of the Lan family felt quite comfortable.
This Nine Calamity Sword Master indeed knows how to treat people; just a single sentence made the old man's heart feel at ease.
It’s clear that everyone needs to feel valued.
Once inside the room.
Lan Ruo sniffed the air and laughed, "Big Brother smells so nice... haha… like a girl's perfume."
Chu Yang helplessly chuckled, "Haha… this is unavoidable."
Everyone understood and burst into laughter.
Lan Ruo was busy brewing tea to entertain her guests. As the fragrance of the tea rose, the scent on Chu Yang seemed to grow stronger.
"Big Brother, please." Lan Ruo brought a cup of tea to Chu Yang's hand, smiling, "If Big Brother has any important matters, let us discuss together, haha."
Clearly, Eldest Young Master Lan was eager to get involved in Nine Calamity affairs.
Chu Yang raised his teacup, chuckled, and said, "Actually, I just wanted to ask, years ago, there were two experts beside the heaven-mending crown prince from the Lan family, a married couple, called Shadows."
At this point, everyone’s expression changed.
Chu Yang seemed unaware, smiling as he continued, "Those two were very genuine, quite good; besides, they were loyal. In fact, if I had known they were from the Lan family back then, I would have admired the Lan family long ago."
"I have been old friends with those two. We shared joys and hardships back in the day; I don't know how many storms we weathered together..." Chu Yang sighed deeply, "But this time I came, yet I did not see them."
The previously lively atmosphere suddenly fell silent, an eerie stillness settling in.
"Brother Lan, where are my two old friends?" Chu Yang looked at Lan Ruo with urgency, "Can I meet them?"
He smiled kindly, "It’s just that it has been so long since we parted; I really miss them."
Lan Ruo coughed twice and said, "Yes, old friends should be met. However, Big Brother, you know there is a great difficulty now; the passage to Nine Heavens has been sealed, completely prohibiting passage. If Big Brother wants to see them, you will have to wait until the Nine Heavens are unsealed."