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Xia Xinghe did not know about what was happening in the forest below Dragon Slaying Mountain. Instead, he returned to the Lan house at the fastest speed possible.

At this time, the Lan family was like a sea of cars and a sea of people. Even though it was late at night, the fiery light that could be compared to a long dragon had dyed the entire Eastsea City red. The reason for this great commotion was because Xia Xing had only caused a small part of the explosions of the Spirit Breaking Pills that were distributed to the clans of Eastsea City!

The explosion of the distribution of the divine pills was nothing compared to the admission examination of the TianChu Martial Academy. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was the most influential and shocking event since the founding of Eastsea City!

All the families in Eastsea City had gathered in order to go to the Lan family to gather the herbs. All the family heads of the big families were leading the elites to accompany them, and only then did the young handsome men follow them.

Xia Xing was a little surprised as he stood at the end of the long street. Looking at the almost impenetrable Lan Manor, Xia Xing couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile …

In the eyes of Xia Xing, such a worthless Spirit Destruction Pill was able to cause such a huge storm. This was something Xia Xing had never expected. At the same time, it also proved how barren and destitute the Barren Continent was!

At the most remote edge of the Nine Heavens Demesne, the martial artists held a disdainful attitude towards the Spirit Breaking Pill. However, in Eastsea City, a completely opposite situation had developed.

"Young Master Xia is here!"

"Many thanks to young master Xia for the medicine!" My Liu family will do our best to help Young Master Xia gather inner pellets and spirit medicine resources! "

"Even if the Luo Family is utterly crushed, we must complete the mission that Young Master Xia has given us!"

"Going up the mountain of blades and pouring oil into the wok! As long as Young Master Xia says the word, my Xu Family will not even furrow our brows!"

From the moment someone discovered Xia Xinghe, the countless clans of Eastsea City all rushed to be the first to roar and display their loyalty in front of Xia Xinghe, as though they were afraid that they would lose the next batch of pills.

At the beginning, everyone in Eastsea City disdainfully looked down on Xia Xingchen. After all, at that time, Xia Xinghe was just an idiot with a declining cultivation.

However, after countless fierce battles, the attitude of the entire Eastsea City toward Xia Xingchen had undergone a tremendous change. From contempt, to admiration, to shock, and finally, to fanaticism and fear. Until now, after these families had obtained the Spirit Breaking Pill that they yearned for day and night, each and every one of them had made a deity out of Xia Xinghe!

In the face of the tsunami of flattery, Xia Xingchen's expression did not change at all; it was still as calm as still water.

Slowly, Xia Xinghe walked towards the Lan family.

Wherever the summer stars passed by, everyone would lower their heads and give way. It was as if, Xia Xinghe had truly turned into a god, no one dared to look at him directly, much less be worthy of looking at him!

Without any obstructions, Xia Xinghe easily walked to the main entrance of the Lan manor. Over there, all the clans lined up in an orderly fashion, waiting to distribute the Spirit Breaking Pills that belonged to them.

"Young master!" Lan Yiyi smiled. That smile was the happiest smile other than Lan Tong's recovery, his comprehension of the Hell's Nether Flame's innate skill, and his study of the art of alchemy.

Xia Xinghe didn't say anything, he merely nodded at Lan Yiyi and walked straight into the Lan manor.

Until the moment when Xia Xinghe returned to the ancestral hall, the flattering and sighing voices outside the Misty Palace could still be clearly heard by Xia Xinghe.

However, those sounds had already been completely blocked out by Xia Xinghe. Even Lan Tong, who was sitting cross-legged in front of the Ancestral Hall, as well as Chu Rong, whose cultivation had soared to the first level of Heaven's Path, were completely ignored by Xia Xinghe. In his eyes, all he could see was Chu Qingcheng, wielding her software, practicing her techniques.

Chu Qingcheng was clad in snow-white robes, her robes fluttering in the wind. Although she was practicing her swordplay, it gave off a mysterious feeling, akin to a goddess dancing in the air.

"What did you find?" Seeing that Xia Xinghe had returned, Chu Qingcheng immediately retracted her attacks. A look of extreme bashfulness could be seen in her eyes. Naturally, no one noticed this change in her expression, including Xia Xinghe.

"Ancient ruins will appear soon!" Xia Xinghe went straight to the point, "We need to prepare to enter the ancient ruins as soon as possible. Furthermore, the Shadow Army of Chu has already appeared. I believe that not long from now, the TianChu Martial Academy will also return to Eastsea City!"

"The Shadow Squad is here?" Upon hearing this, Chu Qingcheng couldn't help but furrow her brows.

Although the expression on Chu Qingcheng's beautiful face changed drastically, she didn't expect the Shadow Squad to arrive so quickly!

However, that was not the case for Chu Rong. When he heard Xia Xingchen's words, he was completely dumbfounded. Moreover, a hint of terror subconsciously flashed in his eyes!

Chu Rong's gaze was completely focused on Xia Xinghe, but what made Xia Xinghe gratified was that the fear in Chu Rong's eyes only lasted for a split-second before it was replaced by resolution.

Chu Rong was such a person. Even if he was really afraid of the Shadow Army and the Martial Imperial Manor, as long as he was certain of his goal, he would advance forward relentlessly. Even if the road ahead was filled with thorns and death was near, he would not hesitate or waver!

And Chu Rong, he wholeheartedly wanted to help Chu Qingcheng, so naturally, his goal was also locked onto the ancient ruins. In order to obtain the ancient ruins, Chu Rong could even temporarily suppress the devil in his heart and calmly face the frightening Prince Wu's mansion!

"Chu Rong, you have a special feeling towards the Shadow Squad and Prince Wu's manor, right?" Xia Xing tilted his head and stared at Chu Rong with a smile that wasn't a smile.

Back then, when the TianChu Martial School descended, Chu Rong had never revealed such an expression. As for Prince Wu, he was actually the younger brother of the current Emperor Chu, the uncle of Chu Rong.

Regarding this question, Xia Xinghe was extremely curious, and he also wanted to understand more about it. After all, Chu Rong was the younger brother of Chu Qingcheng. If everything went smoothly, he would be considered Xia Xingchen's future brother-in-law!

And just now, the fear that flashed through Chu Rong's eyes was only slightly weaker than when Ye Tong had seen Xia Xingchen. Therefore, Xia Xingchen was certain that the Prince Wu's mansion, or Shadow Army, or even Prince Wu himself, had already become Chu Rong's inner demon. If he didn't break through the inner demon, Chu Rong's path in the martial way would become more and more difficult.

Xia Xing was very willing to let his brother-in-law crush his inner demon.

Chu Rong didn't say anything, only lowering his head. At the same time, his fists were clenched together so tightly that even his nails dug deep into his flesh, as if he didn't feel anything.

"Actually, it's nothing." "After mufei gave birth to little brother Rong, she died. Little brother Rong was adopted by the Imperial Family of Chu, and Chu Jiang, who was three years older than her, also entered the young man's hall because of her death. Moreover, Chu Jiang was violent and easily angered, while little brother Rong was honest and honest, so he naturally became a target for Chu Jiang to bully and play around with."

"I'm in Chu, and Chu Jiang doesn't dare to do anything to me. However, I was chosen by the Falling Cloud Sect to leave Chu and go cultivate in the Falling Cloud Sect. As such, you should be able to imagine Brother Rong's life."

"Later on, after growing up, Chu Jiang and Junior Rong both left the youth hall. Chu Jiang joined the army and followed Prince Wu, Chu Mu, to battle in the north, and he was deeply favored by Chu Mu. As for Junior Rong, because he was plotted against and poisoned, he failed to become a martial artist, until he met Young Master Xia. Not only did he cure the poison, he even comprehended a sacred art.

"But being bullied by Chu Jiang since he was young, Junior Rong's fear of Chu Jiang has already been engraved into his bones, and has even evolved into a demon in his heart."

After Chu Qingcheng finished speaking, she couldn't help but shake her head, as if blaming herself for not taking good care of Chu Rong.

"You've said so much. It doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Prince's estate, does it?" Xia Xinghe was slightly surprised. The first half of Chu Rong's life was actually quite bumpy, and what was even more surprising was that Chu Qingcheng's feelings for Chu Rong surpassed Xia Xingchen's imagination.

"Young master Xia doesn't understand the situation in the capital." "Father's health is not very good, and in the recent few years, he has been relying on his close door cultivation to keep himself alive. Hence, the competition for the position of the next King of Chu has already reached its climax."

"Father has four sons and a daughter, eldest son Chu Wuxin, the Queen's son, is also the current Crown Prince, and is He Kunlun's nephew."

"The second prince, Chu Jiang, is highly regarded by Prince Wu, Chu Mu. The most important thing is that Chu Mu has no children, and Chu Jiang obeying everything Chu Mu says is the ideal puppet in Chu Mu's heart. Therefore, Prince Wu's house supports Chu Jiang."

"Third prince Chu Yan is the grandson of Prime Minister Gu Xunwen. Although the chances of him taking the throne is the tiniest, it should not be ignored."

"The 4th Prince, Chu Rong, has no supporters other than me. Moreover, he has always been ostracized by the major powers within King's City, even looking down on him. He has never been seen as worthy by the three princes who took over the throne."

"Because of the relationship between Chu Jiang and Chu Mu, Brother Rong is also a big shadow to the Prince Wu Residence and the Shadow Army." Chu Qingcheng slowed his breathing and shook his head, "Actually, Brother Rong's inner demons are only Chu Mu and Chu Jiang's. But when it comes to the Shadow Army, I can't help but think of Prince Wu, that's all."

"So that's how it is." Suddenly, Xia Xinghe turned his head and looked at Chu Rong, saying calmly, "Once the ancient ruins are done with, I'll follow you back to the capital and let you personally crush your heart's demons so that your path of martial dao will be unobstructed!"

On the other side, Chu Qingcheng was staring at Xia Xinghe with mixed emotions. At this moment, she really didn't know what to say …

Silent silence enveloped the Lan family ancestral hall.

But just at that time, in the night sky, a voice that was like thunder suddenly rang out …

"Zhou Yu from the TianChu Martial Academy is at Eastsea City. Xia Xing and the Lan Family, quickly come out and kneel!"