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After Jing Tian returned, with the help of Shushan, he opened a pawnshop that was even bigger than Yong'an Pawnshop and became his own boss. He and Tang Xuejian were about to get married.
Lin Yueru devoted herself to learning martial arts, determined to become a female knight-errant, while Liu Jinyuan studied the principles of life, wanting to benefit the world; each had their own ideals.
In fact, Chu Yang initially intended to bring the two together, but later decided to let things take their natural course.
After all, fate is something that cannot be forced; it can easily backfire.
After chatting for a while, Chu Yang drank a few more cups with Shi Gonghu and the Southern Barbarian General before getting up to leave.
He headed straight for the four great families.
Sitting next to the four great families, Shen Qingfeng thought Chu Yang had come to cause him trouble, and immediately felt extremely uneasy, his face filled with fear.
The noise in the main hall came to an abrupt halt because of Chu Yang's actions.
Everyone's attention once again focused on this eccentric new sect leader.
"Was Shenjiabao about to suffer a disaster?"
"Surely not... Even if the dignified leader of the Shu Mountain Sect wanted to settle scores, there's no need to rush. So many fellow martial artists are watching."
"This Sect Leader Chu cannot be judged by ordinary standards; who knows what he might do?"
"I think Shenjiabao is doomed!"
Whispers continued, and even Dao Xuan Zhenren couldn't help but ask Qingwei, "Brother Dao, would Sect Leader Chu really make things difficult for a secular sect in front of so many people?"
Qingwei shook her head and chuckled, "I know A-Yang's personality. He doesn't even bother to take people like Shen Qingfeng seriously. At most, he'll just let his junior sister Yue Ru go after Shen Qingfeng at the next martial arts tournament."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Yang had already passed the Shen family group, leaving Shen Qingfeng, whose face was pale, with his back turned.
"Which of you is Jiang Cheng?"
Chu Yang stood in front of the Ouyang family's seats and asked.
Ouyang Ying looked at his favorite disciple with a surprised expression, as if asking him when he had offended the leader of the Shu Mountain Sect.
A young man dressed in coarse purple cloth, with leather armor covering half of his body, stood up, clasped his hands in greeting to Chu Yang, and said, "My name is Jiang Cheng. May I ask what advice Sect Leader Chu has for me?"
Looking at the imposing Jiang Cheng, Chu Yang felt sympathy for his future hardships and said, "Come with me, there is something I need to tell you."
"What is the matter that requires our attention?" Jiang Cheng bowed and asked, "Sect Leader Chu, could you please tell me in person?"
Chu Yang shook his head and said, "Regarding your background, let's find a secluded place to discuss it in detail, since it's your personal matter."
life experience?!
Jiang Cheng was startled and suddenly looked up at Chu Yang!
The others looked on with intense curiosity. What kind of background could possibly warrant the Shushan Sect Leader telling them in person?
"Could it be that Jiang Cheng of the Ouyang family is the illegitimate son of some elder of Mount Shu?"
Discussions arose.
The Sword Immortal, who was drinking and eating at the banquet, suddenly bared his teeth and grinned.
Look down.
Ming Yuanqing was pinching the soft flesh on his waist.
People sit at home, and the pot comes from the sky.
The Sword Immortal quickly waved his hand.
"This has nothing to do with me!" (End of Chapter)
Chapter 161. Humans and Demons, Good and Evil
161.
The mystery surrounding his origins made Jiang Cheng, an orphan, extremely anxious. He lost his usual composure and hurriedly asked, "Does Sect Leader Chu know my parents?"
Who knows who Jiang Cheng's parents are? All he knows is that Jiang Cheng is a descendant of Chi You.
This silly boy keeps digging into things. If he really reveals all about his background, he'll become the target of everyone's criticism.
The fact that Jiang Cheng is a half-demon is far more serious than Zhang Xiaofan's secret!
The latter merely possesses both Buddhist and Taoist cultivation techniques, and at worst, he possesses demonic treasures such as the Bloodthirsty Pearl and the Soul-Capturing Staff.
And Jiang Cheng...
He is an absolute half-demon!
In the world of Chinese Paladin, the predecessor of the Demon race was the Beast race, which was created by Shennong, one of the Three Sovereigns. The later leader, Chiyou, was Shennong's son.
In ancient times, a great war broke out between the gods, humans, and beastmen, which ended in the defeat of the beastmen.
Chi You, as their leader, sacrificed his life to open the entrance to the Demon Realm for the Beastmen. The Beastmen lived in the Demon Realm and gradually evolved into the Demons.
At that time, Chi You's descendants did not completely enter the Demon Realm, leaving a portion of their bloodline in the Human Realm, which is Jiang Cheng's lineage.
Legend has it that Chonglou, the supreme ruler of the demon realm, was formed from the fusion of Chiyou's essence and blood and the evil spirits of the ancient three races' battlefield.
This is just a rumor; whether it's true or not, Chu Yang needs to verify it himself.
If it were true, Chu Yang would have a chance to obtain the bloodlines of Nuwa and Shennong, two of the Three Sovereigns. If he added the bloodline of Fuxi, it would be equivalent to obtaining the essence and spirit of the Great God Pangu.
Perhaps we can trace back to the origins and obtain the supreme bloodline of Pangu.
Unfortunately, Emperor Fuxi is currently in a deep sleep, making it impossible to obtain his bloodline from him; another method is needed.
Chu Yang did not answer Jiang Cheng's question directly, but instead urged him to leave with him again, which seemed even stranger to others.
Jiang Cheng had mixed feelings and did not leave with Chu Yang immediately.
If, as others say, I am the illegitimate son of some elder, that's fine; it's not something to be ashamed of. What I fear is that the situation is even more unbearable, and I need to cover it up.
If that's the case, then he might as well not acknowledge this relationship.
Jiang Cheng's idea was actually correct. If it weren't for his rampant demonic energy at the moment, which would prevent him from hiding his half-demon identity for long, Chu Yang wouldn't have bothered with him.
"Jiang Cheng, Sect Leader Chu has his reasons for doing this. You have always been calm and wise, so why can't you understand such a simple principle now?"
After being scolded by Ouyang Ying, Jiang Cheng reluctantly decided to leave with Chu Yang.
"Brother Jiang, if you have any concerns, how about I accompany you?"
Xiahou Jinxuan suddenly stood up.
"Nonsense!"
Xiahou Zhang also stood up, first observing Chu Yang's expression, then placing his hand on his son's shoulder.
Xiahou Jinxuan winced in pain, but did not give in, staring intently at Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng nodded slowly.
"I am coming too!"
Xia appeared out of nowhere, already dressed in the robes of a Shushan Sect disciple, looking charming and adorable.
Chu Yang thought for a moment and said, "That works too, since it's related to you."
Xia was shocked. She only wanted to ease Jiang Cheng's tension, but she didn't expect the fire to spread to her.
Could it be that……
Is he my long-lost brother?
The next second, the two subconsciously looked at each other, and Jiang Cheng also looked panicked, clearly thinking the same thing.
"Haha, it's so lively, I'm going too!"
Xie Cangxing, always eager for excitement, grinned and pushed his way forward.
Since it's already a spoiler, I might as well just say it all at once; keeping it inside will only make me feel worse.
Thinking of this, Chu Yang pointed to Mu Changlan, who was sitting not far from Xiahou Jinxuan, and said, "You're here too, it's also related to you!"
"Ah?" Xia exclaimed in surprise, saying incredulously, "Sister Mu, you are too..."
Mu Changlan was completely confused. She had no mystery about her background; she knew her parents, family, brothers, and sisters very well.
Xiahou Zhang frowned as he looked at the group and said, "This is a complete mess."
Chu Yang rolled his eyes. He had originally wanted to mention Xiahou Zhang's name and tell him that his second brother had been switched with someone else long ago. The current situation was already enough for people to imagine, so he decided not to add fuel to the fire.
And so, amidst the chaos, Chu Yang led Jiang Cheng and the others away from the main hall and into a side hall.
"Sect Leader Chu, there is no one else here. Please speak your mind. I can handle it!"
Jiang Cheng said with a firm gaze.
If you said you could handle it, then don't blame me for being blunt.
Chu Yang said sincerely, "You're not human!"
Jiang Cheng's face froze instantly, his gaze becoming blank.
What do you mean?
You brought me here just to insult me?!