Chapter 931 Suspicion
After arranging for three demonic beasts to patrol, Chen Yang immediately began refining pills for Hu Feng.
Wei Zhenru, after explaining himself multiple times to Chen Yang, also left the mountain villa and returned directly to the Wei family.
However, Zhou Zeyao remained at the mountain villa until Hu Feng had finished absorbing the pills, then he returned to the Zhou family with peace of mind.
The Zhou family reacted intensely to Chen Yang's takeover of Haoneng Construction Group.
According to intelligence later provided by Zhou Zeyao, Zhou Lihao's faction was now completely ruined. Not only did they fail to acquire Yangyangyang Company, but they also lost their most crucial stronghold. Zhou Lihao was now someone anyone could taunt and curse within the Zhou family.
And fanning the flames behind the scenes was another party, the Wei family. Upon returning, Wei Zhenru immediately began his actions. Initially, Wei Zhenru did not sever any business ties between the two families. He simply recounted his experience to the Zhou family patriarch. There was no resentment in his tone; instead, he spoke lightly of the long-standing relationship between the two families. However, the more he acted this way, the clearer it became to the Zhou family patriarch that this matter required an explanation to Wei Zhenru.
After receiving this news, Chen Yang could roughly guess that Zhou Lihao would have no chance of a comeback in the Zhou family. Internally, the Zhou family was already contemplating how to divide the remaining shares in Haoneng Construction Group that Zhou Lihao possessed.
Chen Yang was not paying much attention to the matters of Yangyangyang Company. Instead, he was day and night refining pills. Only when he had refined a satisfactory quantity of pills did Chen Yang pick up the phone and make a call.
"You finally called me. I thought you had forgotten about this!" Rong Yuqing had also been preparing her own affairs during this period. Although she and Chen Yang did not have excessive contact, Rong Yuqing was very clear about what Chen Yang had been busy with. She had even meticulously recorded Chen Yang's interactions with Hou Yuanzhi. Rong Yuqing suspected Chen Yang's involvement behind Hou Yuanzhi and the Lin family of Modu controlling the martial artists of Modu. After all, the only young lady of the Lin family had now joined Chen Yang's company.
"If you hadn't called me soon, I would have planned to come to Qingzhou to find you!" Chen Yang did not think she had the time to find him. "Haven't your Tianji Linglong's Treasure Pavilion held a few small auctions recently? I was worried about disturbing you."
"Alright, stop testing me. Those auctions didn't have anything special. They were just bait to lure out a few people." Rong Yuqing gave a wry smile, then immediately composed herself. "Are you ready? Let's go now, without delay?" Rong Yuqing had been waiting for this day for a long time! According to Rong Yuqing's intelligence, many people had already begun to awaken, and some were targeting the ruins of major sects, just like her. Although no one had discovered the ruins that Rong Yuqing had people watching, it was possible that someone might stumble upon them one day.
After the two agreed on a time and place, Chen Yang immediately set off for Modu. Chen Yang did not intend to go alone. He and Rong Yuqing did not have that much of a friendship, and he was going to what was called ruins, so Chen Yang naturally had to be fully prepared. Chen Yang had originally intended to bring Chen Shu with him, as he had told Rong Yuqing earlier that he would bring a helper. However, Chen Shu had disappeared somewhere by this time. Chen Yang could only find Zhou Zeyao and the God of War Dong Cang. Chen Yang had also informed the two about the matter of exploring the ruins in advance.
Upon arriving, Chen Yang looked at a somewhat tired Dong Cang and felt a bit strange. Even among the Four Great Gods of War, Dong Cang was the strongest. Even a normal peak Grandmaster would not have such a tired expression.
"Did Xiu make a mistake?" Chen Yang would not have asked Dong Cang this if they weren't extremely close. After all, among martial artists, asking others about such things was a great taboo.
"No, it's just that I heard some news about Bei Xuan." Bei Xuan had not appeared before them since the battle at the mountain villa last time. Chen Yang immediately pressed for details upon hearing this. "Tell me."
Dong Cang and Bei Xuan were not from the same sect, so they only heard some things casually from others. However, even so, Chen Yang heard astonishing news.
"Breakthrough? Is this guy crazy?" Chen Yang never expected that Bei Xuan would be seeking a breakthrough to the peak Grandmaster realm! If it were an outsider, it would be one thing, but Bei Xuan was well aware of Chen Yang's research on breakthroughs during these past few times.
"Is this guy that stubborn?" Dong Cang smiled wryly and said, "Yes! With him gone, he's so carefree, and all the responsibilities fall on me!"
"Moreover, during this period, not only in the Modu region, but unknown martial artists have appeared in many places. These guys seem to have popped out of nowhere, and their names were never heard of before."
"The terrifying thing is that the strength of these people is not weak. The two regions I control are fine, and Modu, under Bei Xuan's management, has a good foundation of martial artists."
"Our Dao Sect disciples can also help me deal with some of them. I heard that Xibai is in complete chaos!"
"Speaking of which, didn't Zhuque mention this to you?"
"Nan Zhu is guarding the southwest alone. If it weren't for Zhuque's help, there would likely be great chaos!" Chen Yang heard this news for the first time, as the entire strength of the Heavenly Doctor Hall was currently focused on the Zhou family.
"I've been busy refining pills recently, and I haven't contacted Zhuque for a long time. I didn't expect such a major event to have occurred!" As Chen Yang spoke, his gaze shifted towards Zhou Zeyao. Zhou Zeyao was also deep in thought, but upon seeing Chen Yang's gaze, he immediately retorted, "Don't look at me! It's definitely not the Zhou family's doing, otherwise, how could I not tell you?" Seeing Zhou Zeyao's agitated reaction, Chen Yang shook his head and chuckled, "No, I'm not suspecting the Zhou family."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zeyao immediately understood what Chen Yang was thinking. Ancient martial artists! Given that Dong Cang was present, Zhou Zeyao did not take up the conversation. Chen Yang trusted the God of War Dong Cang, but Zhou Zeyao trusted no one!
Dong Cang, standing beside them, was about to inquire about their veiled conversation when an immensely powerful aura of a peak Grandmaster appeared not far from them. The three of them simultaneously looked in the direction of the aura. Although they did not speak, they were all prepared for battle.
When Rong Yuqing appeared before the three of them, Chen Yang smiled and stepped forward. Chen Yang, torn between amusement and exasperation, asked Rong Yuqing to retract her aura. "Coming with such a grand display, aren't you afraid of being discovered?"