Chapter 1317 Coincidence
Jiang Luo wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
He had just learned about the change in the Zhu family head.
It was precisely because of this that he had asked Zhu Sha to return quickly.
This matter, in the final analysis, was the Zhu family's business.
Jiang Luo braced himself and said, "Big Brother, the Zhu family's affairs are not just of concern to the two of us."
Jiang Luo had already made his meaning clear, and Zhu Wenwu naturally understood.
"You mean Ji Jingyi is also asking?"
As the foremost family in the southwest, it was only natural for Ji Jingyi to be concerned about any movement from the Zhu family.
Not to mention that this matter was related to Chen Yang.
Seeing Jiang Luo nod, Zhu Wenwu took out his phone and dialed Ji Jingyi.
However, before the call could be made, his hand was stopped by a sudden appearance.
"Dad?"
Everyone in the hall immediately stood up.
Old Patriarch Zhu suppressed his hand with a bitter expression, "Since the Southwest Prefecture is inquiring, then I shall personally go and explain."
"I reckon Chen Yang will be here soon too."
"You all prepare yourselves."
A few minutes after Old Patriarch Zhu left with Jiang Luo, Zhu Wenwu immediately felt a powerful aura appear outside the Zhu family residence.
Seeing his elder brother stand up, Zhu Wenyu's gaze also shifted to the main entrance.
As expected, the next moment Chen Yang walked in, holding a child.
Jing Shan, sitting on Chen Yang's shoulders, saw the elders of the Zhu family were all present. He quickly jumped down and ran towards the courtyard, shouting as he ran, "I'm going to catch up on my homework!"
After entering the hall, Chen Yang looked at Zhu Sha with confusion and asked, "What's wrong with Auntie?"
This was the first time Zhu Sha had heard Chen Yang address her as "Auntie," and her heart ached even more, leaving her unable to speak for a moment.
Zhu Wenyu, standing beside her, quickly signaled for someone to help Zhu Sha away.
After the hall was left with only the three of them, Zhu Wenyu spoke in a low voice, "Chen Yang, you already know about Zhuque's departure?"
Chen Yang let out a wry smile, sat down, and said helplessly, "I just returned from outside and received the news."
"The Zhu family is currently a target many people are watching."
"Although Zhuque doesn't appear often, the position of Zhu family head is real. Her sudden disappearance has caused some people to be suspicious."
"Especially the Southwest Prefecture, they directly inquired. They are worried that the projects of Yangyangyang Company will be halted."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Wenwu immediately explained, "The agreement made by the Zhu family before will not be invalidated. No matter how much money the project requires, the Zhu family will not be a penny short."
"As for Zhuque's departure, it was her wish that you not be told."
Zhu Wenwu sighed as he said this. Logically speaking, given their relationship, he was not in a position to say much.
But now, things had come to this.
There were some things he could only convey.
"For the place Zhuque is going to, and the things she wants to do, I, as her father, cannot help her much."
"But I know that with your strength, you will eventually meet Zhuque."
"I hope that when you do, you will not hate her, and will bring her back safely."
"Can you do that?"
Seeing Zhu Wenwu's gaze, Chen Yang said gravely, "Actually, I should have realized it long ago."
"Who took Zhuque away?"
"I haven't heard of any tunnels appearing in the Southwest recently. Is it not someone from the Underworld?"
The Zhu family was qualified to guard the tunnels. Chen Yang had not forgotten the Zhu family regarding matters of the Underworld.
Both Zhu Wenyu and Zhu Wenwu knew about the existence of the tunnels.
Hearing this question, Zhu Wenyu turned to look at his elder brother, his eyes clearly showing hesitation.
"It was... Zhuque's mother," Zhu Wenwu said weakly.
Chen Yang was shocked by this answer.
Chen Yang had never expected Zhuque's mother to be involved!
Chen Yang immediately asked in confusion, "Didn't Auntie..."
Chen Yang remembered that all the money Zhuque had accumulated over the years had been invested in her mother's mausoleum.
How could this be now...
Zhu Wenwu gave a bitter smile, "I don't know much about the Qin family's affairs."
"Zhuque's mother did pass away. But not long ago, during the time you disappeared, she suddenly reappeared."
"She said the Qin family needed a bloodline outside."
"I asked her where the current Qin family was, and she told me it wasn't in this time. Later, when I heard about the Underworld, I thought it was there, but she said it wasn't either."
"No matter how I asked, she refused to say more. I knew she was worried about me going there. With my strength, even in the Underworld, I probably wouldn't live for long."
Zhu Wenwu's gaze fell on Chen Yang, his voice trembling slightly, "In the end, I couldn't protect anything!"
"My supposedly unmatched talent... is nothing."
For a moment, Zhu Wenwu felt his life was somewhat laughable.
Hearing this, Chen Yang fell into deep thought.
Not the Underworld!
The realms Chen Yang currently knew of, or could be called realms, were only three places.
One was the Mortal Realm, where he was now.
Another was the Underworld. The third realm was the homeland that those ancient martial artists wished to return to.
Besides these, the place where Wu Shaojun resided, according to his description, could not be called a realm, but an appendage to a certain realm.
"May I see the information about the Qin family?"
Chen Yang turned to look at Zhu Wenyu. Seeing the doubt on Zhu Wenyu's face, Chen Yang smiled, "I need to know where Zhuque is so I can help her."
Zhu Wenyu, however, shook his head with a bitter smile, "Although I have investigated the Qin family, I only know the superficial details."
"The only thing I know is that the Qin family in the Southwest is just a branch."
"As for other branches of the Qin family, so far, all I've heard is that some of their descendants have joined sects."
"The world of sects is something the aristocratic families cannot interfere with. All I know is this much."
"And even if you find the descendants of another branch of the Qin family, you might not be able to find the main Qin family."
...
After leaving the Zhu family, Chen Yang's mind was filled with Zhu Wenyu's words.
The Zhu family could not investigate sects, but he could.
No matter what, this was currently the only clue.
Chen Yang handed over the clue to Hu Feng. Before Chen Yang could return, he received the name of a sect.
The Sword Sect!
Instantly, Chen Yang's brows furrowed.
Descendants of another branch of the Qin family entered the Sword Sect?
Was this a coincidence, or was someone deliberately arranging it?
Chen Yang didn't think too much about it and immediately set off for the Sword Sect.
Chen Yang was extremely familiar with the Sword Sect.
When the Sword Sect learned of Chen Yang's query, they naturally agreed to cooperate with his investigation.
Not long after, Chen Yang saw a familiar name appear.