Chapter 351 Overt Conspiracy
On the open space before the wooden cabin, Chen Chang'an stood with hands behind his back, watching the two busy figures in the distance.
Chen Xingcai rolled up her sleeves, directing several puppets to move the newly cut Spirit Wood to a designated location.
Her cheek was stained with a bit of wood dust, but she remained completely unaware, solely focused on pointing at the blueprint.
"Add another crossbeam over here! Yes, right at that position!"
Ji Hongli stood under the eaves. Pale golden spiritual power flowed at her fingertips as she spliced wooden beams together with precision.
Her movements were elegant and calm. Occasionally, she looked up, a smile in her eyes.
Sunlight filtered through the newly erected eaves, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground.
The corner of Chen Chang'an's mouth rose slightly. Days like this were indeed pleasant.
"Master!"
Xiao Chen's voice suddenly broke this tranquility.
He walked over quickly, holding a letter that glowed with faint spiritual light in his hands.
"Just now, a mysterious person left this letter outside the mountain gate, saying it was for Martial Aunt Lin Wan. Martial Aunt Lin Wan is always elusive, and this disciple does not know her whereabouts, so..."
Hearing this, Ji Hongli turned around, raising an eyebrow slightly, a hint of mischief flashing in her eyes.
"Oh? A letter for Martial Aunt Lin Wan?"
Chen Xingcai also curiously scrambled over, blinking her eyes.
Chen Chang'an coughed lightly and took the letter.
"This matter is significant. I, your master, have my own sense of proportion."
Xiao Chen cupped his fists.
"Then this disciple will take his leave."
After Xiao Chen left, Chen Chang'an immediately began to open the letter.
"Isn't this letter for Martial Aunt Lin Wan?" Chen Xingcai asked, tilting her head.
"Children should meddle less in adult affairs."
Chen Chang'an flicked his finger lightly against her forehead, then spiritual light flashed at his fingertips, and the restriction on the letter responded by unravelling.
Unfolding the letter paper, one saw several lines of vigorous handwriting written on it.
[To be opened personally by Immortal Fairy Lin Wan:
It has been several years since we parted at the Heavenly Tablet Grand Gathering. The sight of Fairy's single sword remains before my eyes to this day. Every time I think of it, I am filled with yearning.
Wuque has been arrogant all his life, viewing the women of the world as floating clouds, yet he cannot forget Fairy. Fairy has a strong temperament and sword intent that reaches the clouds, just like the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden descending to the mortal world, causing Wuque to be endlessly captivated.
What I said that day about wanting to make Fairy my queen was by no means a joke. Now I write this letter to invite Fairy. I hope Fairy will visit the ruins of Heavenly King City at midnight three days from now for a chat.
Although this place has become ruins, Wuque has already ordered people to rebuild a high platform and prepared fine nectar and jade dew, wishing to admire the waning moon with Fairy. This is Wuque's last invitation.
If Fairy is still unwilling to submit, Wuque will also give up hope. However, the general trend of the world is set, and the passage to the Upper Realm will open. At that time, all living beings of the Xuanying Continent will need to make a choice.
Fairy has heaven-sent gifts; why bother associating with ants? I hope Fairy thinks thrice.
Handwritten by Ji Wuque]
Chen Chang'an frowned slightly and passed the letter to Ji Hongli.
Ji Hongli glanced at it and parted her red lips slightly.
"This is an overt conspiracy."
"It seems the opponent's goal is to first deal with you... cough cough, Junior Sister, the only Immortal Venerable level combat power on the surface of the Lower Realm."
"Mm." Chen Chang'an nodded. "And the opponent clearly also knows very well that we are aware of their intentions."
Ji Hongli chuckled softly. "So, how do you prepare to act?"
Chen Chang'an's gaze was calm. "Of course I must go."
Regarding the invasion of the Upper Realm, Chen Chang'an had long been mentally prepared.
The Lower Realm does not allow the existence of the Immortal Venerable Realm. This means that his own existence would make the Upper Realm invasion a complete joke.
If the Upper Realm's Immortal Venerable cannot come down, but the Lower Realm has one Immortal Venerable, then what is there to invade? Better to go home and sell sweet potatoes.
Therefore, the opponent will certainly target him.
And the meaning of this letter is obvious—setting a location.
The opponent is using this letter to threaten Lin Wan. If you come, then at least this matter can be resolved in a place far from the Immortal Spirit Sanctuary.
If you do not come, then the Immortal Spirit Sanctuary will have to be dragged into the water.
If the opponent invited Chen Chang'an himself, he would certainly not go out.
At worst, send the others to the Spirit Realm, and he would stay in the Sect Master's secret chamber, guaranteeing that no one who comes would be of any use.
But since the opponent invited Lin Wan, there is no need to hide.
At worst, it is just the loss of one Incarnation.
And besides, he wants to see exactly what method the opponent will use to deal with an... Immortal Venerable!
...
Since the decision was made, Chen Chang'an temporarily threw this matter to the back of his mind.
The sun set in the west, and the last crossbeam was firmly placed on the eaves.
Chen Xingcai wiped the non-existent sweat from her forehead, standing before the newly completed courtyard gate, satisfiedly examining the result before her.
The originally lonely little wooden cabin had now become an elegant small courtyard.
Several newly planted wisteria vines climbed the fence made of green bamboo. A stone path in the center of the courtyard led to three side-by-side rooms, and a small pavilion was built on the east side.
"Come and look!" She waved her hand excitedly.
Chen Chang'an walked out of the room, still holding the plane that he had not yet put down.
Wood dust stained his lapel, making him look like an ordinary carpenter.
Ji Hongli followed behind him. A chopstick, temporarily serving as a hairpin, was tucked into her hair. Her sleeves were rolled up high, revealing her snow-white wrists stained with a little mud and ash.
"This room is yours." Chen Xingcai pointed to the rooms on both sides, her eyes sparkling. "The room in the middle is mine!"
She deliberately paused, then pointed to the two slightly smaller wing rooms on the west side.
"These two rooms... let's leave them empty for now."
After saying that, she even winked at Ji Hongli.
Ji Hongli giggled and reached out to pinch the cheek of her cheap daughter-disciple.
"You are small but act like an adult."
Chen Chang'an pretended not to understand, turned around, and walked towards the kitchen.
"I will cook personally tonight."
Cooking smoke curled up. The sound of a spatula colliding with a wok, mixed with the aroma of oil-exploded green onions, drifted through the small courtyard.
Chen Chang'an wore an apron and bustled before the stove, his techniques skilled.
"Dinner is ready!"
Four dishes and one soup were placed on the stone table.
Braised Spirit Carp with a shiny color, Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetables dripping with green, a bowl of Mushroom Soup floating with golden oil spots, and a plate of Sweet and Sour Ribs that Chen Xingcai loved most.
Chen Xingcai secretly reached out to grab a rib, but Chen Chang'an lightly knocked the back of her hand with his chopsticks.
"Wash your hands! Did no one teach you when you were little?"
Chen Xingcai was shocked. "Father, I have long been a cultivator of the Longevity Realm—"
"You still have to wash your hands."
"I know—"
Amidst the noise and bustle, the shadows of the three overlapped under the setting sun...
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