Chapter 667 Strange Occurrences
Chen Yang brought Zhu Que back to the Southwest this time precisely because he wanted Zhu Que to reconcile with the Zhu family. As for the matter of the Gu Masters, Chen Yang could handle it alone.
After agreeing with Zhu Sha, Zhu Que left the bamboo courtyard with a joyful heart.
Chen Yang then inquired, "Where is your father?"
After being sealed, Zhu Wenwu's injuries should not have significantly affected his ability to move freely in the outside world.
Zhu Que replied helplessly, "He said he needs to put on a show, and besides, he's grown accustomed to living in that place. Coming out would make him uncomfortable."
Both of them understood that everything Zhu Wenwu did was merely for appearances.
As long as Zhu Wenwu remained secluded, he would pose a significant hidden threat to other families.
The Zhu family had a Grandmaster at the peak of his power who was nearing his end. At such a time, offending the Zhu family might provoke some desperate actions from them before their demise, and no one dared to test that.
Chen Yang immediately changed the subject, "So, are you staying at the Zhu family's residence today?"
Zhu Que didn't answer Chen Yang's question directly but retorted, "Can Celestial Venerable stay with me at the Zhu family's?"
Zhu Wenyu, who was nearby, discreetly left the balcony.
Chen Yang was momentarily stunned, then tapped Zhu Que's head, "You girl, since when did you start beating around the bush? Since you're here in the Southwest, you're the host. As a guest, I naturally have to follow your arrangements."
"Wherever you want me to stay, I'll stay!"
Hearing Chen Yang's reply, Zhu Que finally managed a long-lost smile.
The two did not stay at the Zhu family's directly but went to the Shi family first.
Shi Wenli was greatly relieved to see Zhu Que return safely.
"I'm glad the Zhu family didn't give you a hard time!"
"Jingshan has been mentioning you these past few days. Now that you're back, why don't you stay at home for a few more days?"
Shi Wenli also understood that Zhu Que could not stay by her side as she had in her childhood.
"Sister Wenli, I'll buy an apartment in the city. You and Jingshan can move in. It will be more convenient for both your work and Jingshan's schooling."
"I've already asked someone to contact the schools."
Zhu Que had originally intended to gift the apartment directly to Shi Wenli, as the Shi family had helped her so much over the years.
However, after Chen Yang's persuasion, Zhu Que ultimately chose this indirect way to express her affection.
Chen Yang could tell that Shi Wenli was a woman with great inner strength.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have raised her daughter alone.
Such a feat required immense courage for a single woman.
Shi Wenli understood Zhu Que's intentions, her eyes reddening, "I knew you'd want to leave. After all these years, haven't you had enough adventure out there?"
"Nanlong isn't large, but it's more comfortable than being out in the world. Come back whenever you're tired!"
Shi Wenli's words of concern instantly brought tears to Zhu Que's eyes.
Although Zhu Que had faced dangers and hardships alongside Chen Yang for the Heavenly Physician Hall over the years, she had never felt fear or loneliness. But the thought of this small home in the Southwest waiting for her brought an uncontrollable flood of tears.
"I'm doing very well out there. I'm now a senior executive at a large company!"
"And the matters with the Zhu family have been settled. You can approach the Zhu family directly if you need anything."
Shi Wenli wiped Zhu Que's tears, her voice firm, "We just need to live our own lives well. As long as you're not being bullied out there."
"As for this Zhu family, we don't need to beg them for anything. You don't need to worry about me here."
After making arrangements for Shi Wenli and Jingshan, Zhu Que said softly to Chen Yang in the car, "Celestial Venerable, if only everyone in the world were like Sister Wenli, how wonderful would that be?"
"If you wish, I can bring them to Qingzhou City."
Chen Yang knew Zhu Que was worried about the Shi family being bullied in Nanlong.
After all, from Shi Wenli's words, both of them could sense her disdain for the Zhu family, and they were sure she wouldn't approach them even if she faced difficulties.
"I'd like that too, but Sister Wenli has lived in this small place her entire life. I'm afraid she won't adapt if she goes out. This place is her whole world."
"Sister Wenli might appear to be a strong woman, but she's actually very afraid of unfamiliar environments."
Chen Yang agreed with Zhu Que's assessment.
Just as Chen Yang was about to leave the village, he encountered Meng Qingxue.
Seeing Chen Yang and Zhu Que in the car, Meng Qingxue immediately waved.
Meng Qingxue didn't inquire about what happened at the Zhu family's but instead told Chen Yang about the strange occurrences on the mountain.
"Last night, I distinctly heard many people crying for help!"
Meng Qingxue shivered at the memory of last night.
She had been patrolling the mountain when she suddenly heard countless cries for help.
At first, Meng Qingxue thought she had misheard, but the sounds grew clearer and clearer!
Eventually, it sounded as if they were crying right beside her.
However, after searching all night, Meng Qingxue found no clues whatsoever.
"They all said I was possessed and told me to find an old Chinese doctor in the village."
"Chen Yang, do I look possessed?"
"I just feel like these people are hiding something from me!"
Meng Qingxue's anger grew as she spoke, but she suddenly noticed that Chen Yang and Zhu Que were looking at her strangely.
Their eyes were filled with caution.
Meng Qingxue thought something was behind her and quickly looked back, but saw nothing.
"Don't look at me like that! You're scaring me!"
Chen Yang didn't answer Meng Qingxue but whispered to Zhu Que beside him, "What exactly is this Yunque Mountain? Didn't you investigate it thoroughly before?"
Zhu Que also wore a wry smile, "Yunque Mountain is an old mountain. Not many people used to go there. If it weren't for my mother, I wouldn't have gone there."
"I never expected Yunque Mountain to have something like this."
Hearing their conversation, Meng Qingxue's eyes widened in confusion, "What are you two talking about? I don't understand!"
"What's on Yunque Mountain?"
Chen Yang looked at the dark energy on Meng Qingxue's shoulder and rubbed his chin, "I've seen things like this before, but never this severe."
Meng Qingxue became somewhat frightened by Chen Yang's words, "Chen Yang! Stop scaring me. What exactly is it?"
At this moment, Meng Qingxue's legs felt weak. Just as she was about to approach Chen Yang and Zhu Que, they both took two steps back in unison.
"Damn it! You two are actually backing away? Are you serious!" Meng Qingxue gritted her teeth, tears welling up.
Chen Yang said with a wry smile, "Cousin, don't be scared. We're mainly worried about scaring this thing away."