PNB Chapter 1663 So restless I could hardly sit still
Chapter 1663 So restless I could hardly sit still
Looking at the harmonious scene before him, Mingchuan felt relieved of his last worry.
He brought his three children back hoping they would integrate into the family, and it seems things are going even better than he expected.
"Alright, everyone, stop crowding around."
Mingchuan smiled and said, "Go do what you're supposed to do. Ah Xiong, weren't you supposed to take people to familiarize themselves with the patrol routes? Meng Dalang, the intelligence gathering for external affairs can't be neglected either. Guangyang, you'll have to put in more effort to inspect the palace."
Upon hearing this, everyone laughed and dispersed to their respective duties.
Before leaving, Ah Xiong winked at Jinwa, indicating that he would take him to play later.
Mingchuan then said to Chen Shu, Jinwa, and Yaya, "Let's go, I'll take you to see the accommodations I've arranged for you, and then we'll familiarize you with the main areas of the sect."
He led his three children along the cobblestone path, through the magnificent square, and pointed out each of the imposing palaces.
“That’s the Transmission Hall, where Elder Luqiu and Master Ye Yan will teach martial arts; that’s the Enforcement Hall, under Shi Guangyang’s jurisdiction; that’s the External Affairs Hall, which Meng Dalang is in charge of; and that’s the Internal Affairs Area, which your sister Leng Xi and the others manage…”
The three children seemed to have entered a completely new world, their eyes darting around as they listened, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future.
Everything here exudes a vibrant energy and endless possibilities, a stark contrast to the dull and oppressive atmosphere of the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect!
Finally, Mingchuan led them to a quiet residential area with several interconnected, exquisite houses with small courtyards.
"This will be your home from now on."
Mingchuan pushed open the door of one of the courtyards. The interior was well-equipped, the environment was elegant, and the spiritual energy was more concentrated than in other places.
"The three of you live in adjacent courtyards, so you can look out for each other."
Looking at his new home, which was safe and comfortable, Jinwa exclaimed excitedly and rushed in, curiously touching and looking around.
Ya Ya happily took Leng Xi and Dong Chu Yan's hands, asking her sisters to help her decide how to decorate the room.
Although Chen Shu tried to control himself, he couldn't hide his excitement and bowed deeply to Ming Chuan.
"Thank you so much, Brother Mingchuan!"
Mingchuan helped him up and said with a smile, "We're family, no need to be so polite. Settle in first and get familiar with the environment. I'll personally plan your cultivation in a couple of days."
After settling the three children in, Mingchuan felt a deep sense of satisfaction seeing the joy and hope that should be present on their faces at their age.
Having dealt with this major matter, Mingchuan stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and decided to first go to Qingfeng Yumen to inform Sect Leader Ye.
We need to let him know the situation here first, so that if the Qingcheng Yufa Sect makes trouble now, Sect Master Ye can easily take a suitable stance.
With that thought in mind, Mingchuan greeted them and then transformed into a streak of light, disappearing without a trace and heading straight for Qingfeng Yumen.
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Meanwhile, the Qingcheng Imperial Dharma Sect.
Several days have passed, but Su Hongzhen has not seen any indication that "Cang Ziang" intends to leave the seclusion.
As Jizhou of Qingfeng Yumen's reputation grew, he grew increasingly impatient!
He couldn't help but rush towards the Burning Heaven Pavilion!
Unexpectedly, I saw Jinman here again!
Su Hongzhen was furious: "Jin Man, it's been so long, and Zi'ang still hasn't come out?! How long is he going to stay in seclusion? Our sect needs him most right now!"
Jin Man smiled charmingly, gently fanning herself with her fan twice, creating a fragrant breeze.
"Sect Master, please don't worry. It's perfectly normal for Zi'ang to have encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation and need to make a few more breakthroughs."
Su Hongzhen's anger flared even more as he looked at Jin Man's evasive manner.
He suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Bottleneck? What kind of bottleneck requires such a long period of seclusion, neglecting even important sect matters? Jin Man, tell me honestly, is Zi Ang... not even in the Burning Heaven Pavilion?"
His gaze was sharp as a hawk's, fixed on Jinman, trying to find a flaw in her face.
The Qingfeng Yumen sect has been gaining too much attention lately, especially in Jizhou, where its reputation is rising daily and it seems to be overshadowing the younger generation of the Qingcheng Yufa Sect.
He had originally hoped that "Cang Ziang" would be able to suppress his opponent and reverse the decline after he came out of seclusion, but he waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited, but he couldn't even see a shadow of him. How could he not be anxious?
Jin Man's heart skipped a beat, but her face remained impassive, even showing a hint of grievance at being questioned. She half-covered her face with her fan and said reproachfully:
"Sect Master, you are wronging me. Zi'ang's seclusion to break through to a higher realm is a blessing for the sect. How could I dare to lie? You are also aware of the restrictions of the Burning Heaven Pavilion. If it were not his own will, who could enter and exit silently? If you don't believe me, you can investigate for yourself."
Her words were perfectly watertight, highlighting the unique nature of the Burning Heaven Pavilion's restrictions while simultaneously passing the buck back to Su Hongzhen.
Although Su Hongzhen is the head of a sect, the Burning Heaven Pavilion is a secluded training ground for core elders, and its restrictions cannot be forcibly explored by him at will, otherwise it would be breaking the rules.
Su Hongzhen's face was gloomy as he stared intently at the tightly closed gate of the Burning Heaven Pavilion and the seemingly normal array light flowing around it.
He couldn't sense any unusual fluctuations in energy within; everything seemed so calm.
But the calmer things were, the more his doubts grew.
"Hmph!" Su Hongzhen snorted coldly. "I don't want to wait any longer. He must come out of seclusion to see me in three days at most!"
After saying that, he turned away, full of doubt and dissatisfaction.
He felt something was off, but he couldn't find any evidence to support his claim.
Watching Su Hongzhen's departing figure, Jin Man's charming smile gradually faded, and a trace of solemnity and worry flashed in her eyes.
She glanced back at the silent Burning Heaven Pavilion and sighed inwardly, "Mingchuan, are you really ready? I can't hold on much longer."
She could sense that Su Hongzhen's patience was rapidly running out.
Once he decides to investigate the Burning Heaven Pavilion at all costs, or once the suspicion caused by Cang Zi'ang's prolonged absence reaches its peak, that thin layer of paper will be completely torn apart.
At that time, she, who knew about it but didn't report it, and even helped cover it up, will definitely not be able to escape responsibility.
"We have to think of a way..."
Jin Man frowned, her mind racing as she considered a solution.
At this moment, Mingchuan, who caused all of this, is completely unaware of it.
He was transforming into a streak of light, speeding towards Qingfeng Yumen, intending to pave a way out for himself and Wanchuan Sect in advance.