All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

Another month passed, and Chu Yang's cultivation level had stabilized at the second level of the Qi Refining stage.

Although the progress wasn't too fast, considering that he had only been cultivating for a short time, this speed was already quite good.

That evening, Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan took a walk in the valley as usual.

When she reached the stream, Liu Ruyan suddenly stopped.

“Chu Lang, look.” She pointed in the direction of the stream.

Chu Yang looked in the direction she was pointing and saw a group of small fish swimming happily in the stream.

The little fish were brightly colored, shimmering with golden light under the setting sun, making them a beautiful sight.

"So beautiful," Liu Ruyan said softly, her eyes full of admiration.

Looking at her focused expression, Chu Yang felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.

He knew that Liu Ruyan had given up everything in Chang'an for him and followed him to this remote valley.

Although she never complained, he knew she must miss her parents and friends very much.

“Like smoke.” He gently took her hand.

Liu Ruyan turned her head and looked at him.

"What's wrong?"

Chu Yang took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Once I have achieved mastery of my cultivation, I will definitely give you a grand wedding."

"Then, I will take you to meet your parents and let them know that you didn't marry the wrong person."

Liu Ruyan was stunned, her eyes slightly reddening.

“Chu Lang…”

Chu Yang gently pulled her into his arms.

"Ruyan, you've had a tough time these past few days," he said softly. "I know you've suffered a lot coming here with me."

"But don't worry, I won't let you suffer like this forever."

"One day, I will make the Cui family pay for what they've done."

"One day, I will give you a happy and fulfilling life."

Liu Ruyan leaned against his chest, tears finally streaming down her face.

"Chu Lang, I don't feel wronged," she said, her voice choked with emotion. "As long as I can be with you, I'm happy no matter where we live."

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself, we'll take it slow."

Chu Yang gently stroked her hair, his heart filled with warmth.

"Okay, let's take it slow."

The two stood embracing, their figures blending together in the afterglow of the setting sun.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Between heaven and earth, only the two of them remained.

……

Night falls, and the sky is filled with stars.

Chu Yang lay on the bed in the thatched hut, gazing at the bright full moon outside the window, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

He remembered his counterparts in other dimensions within the Soul Palace, and the advice and encouragement they had given him.

"In a while, I'll be going to Five Elements Mountain," he thought to himself.

"Sun Wukong... that Great Sage Equal to Heaven, I wonder how he's doing these days?"

"When I see him, I must have a good talk with him."

Thinking of this, a hopeful smile appeared on his lips.

Beside him, Liu Ruyan had fallen into a deep sleep, a serene smile on her face.

Chu Yang gently took her hand and closed his eyes.

Time flies, the years are like a shuttle.

In the blink of an eye, Chu Yang had been cultivating in Qingyun Valley for three whole months.

During these three months, he diligently cultivated every day, and his cultivation level improved by leaps and bounds, breaking through from the first level of Qi Refining to the fifth level of Qi Refining.

Although in the eyes of true cultivators, the fifth level of Qi Refining is nothing more than a minor character who has just entered the realm of cultivation.

But for someone who was just an ordinary person three months ago, this progress is already quite astonishing.

More importantly, he has now mastered some basic spells.

The Wind Control Technique allows him to fly through the air, and although the speed is not fast, it is still much faster than riding a horse.

The Palm Lightning can condense a bolt of lightning in the palm of your hand. Although its power is not great, it is enough to shatter a boulder into pieces.

There is also an invisibility technique that allows him to disappear for a short time and evade enemy pursuit.

Although these spells were all basic introductory spells, they still gave Chu Yang strength far exceeding that of ordinary people.

On this morning, Chu Yang was cultivating on the bluestone in the courtyard as usual.

When he finished his practice and opened his eyes, he found Liu Ruyan standing not far away, looking at him with a worried expression.

"Ruyan, what's wrong?" Chu Yang stood up and walked to her side.

Liu Ruyan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "Chu Lang, I...I want to go back to Chang'an to see my parents."

Chu Yang was taken aback for a moment, then understood what she was thinking.

They have been away from Chang'an for more than three months. Liu Ruyan must miss her parents very much.

Although she never said it, Chu Yang could sense that whenever the night was quiet, she would always stare blankly in the direction of Chang'an.

“Okay.” Chu Yang nodded without hesitation. “I’ll go back with you.”

Liu Ruyan's eyes lit up, but then she showed a worried expression.

"But... the Cui family is still searching for us everywhere. Won't it be dangerous for us to go back?"

Chu Yang smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes.

"Don't worry, I'm not the same person I was three months ago."

"Those people from the Cui family can no longer harm us in the slightest."

Looking at his confident expression, Liu Ruyan's worries gradually dissipated.

She knew that Chu Yang never boasted.

Since he said it's okay, then it must be okay.

"When do we leave?" she asked.

Chu Yang thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow then. Let's pack our things today and leave first thing tomorrow morning."

"Okay!" Liu Ruyan nodded happily.

……

The next morning, it was just dawn.

Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan then left Qingyun Valley and embarked on their journey back to Chang'an City.

It took them more than ten days to travel here.

This time, however, Chu Yang used his Wind Control Technique to fly through the air with Liu Ruyan, and arrived outside Chang'an City in just three days.

It was Liu Ruyan's first time experiencing flight, and she was both excited and nervous.

She gripped Chu Yang's arm tightly, not daring to look down.

"Chu Lang, we...we are really flying!" Her voice trembled slightly, but it couldn't hide her excitement.

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Are you scared?"

"Yes...a little," Liu Ruyan answered honestly, "but mostly I'm happy."

"Chu Lang, you're really amazing!"

Chu Yang gently squeezed her hand and said softly, "In the future, I will take you to many more places."

"Let's go see the lone smoke rising from the desert, the misty rain over Jiangnan, and see landscapes we've never seen before."

A look of longing sparkled in Liu Ruyan's eyes.

"Okay, I'll wait."

Three days later, the two finally arrived outside Chang'an City.

Chu Yang withdrew his wind-controlling technique and landed with Liu Ruyan in a grove of trees outside the city.

“Ruyan, let’s not make a fuss for now,” he said in a low voice. “Although the Cui family can’t do anything to me, it’s better to be careful.” “Let’s quietly go see my parents-in-law and check on their situation.”

Liu Ruyan nodded and followed Chu Yang toward the city gate.

Chang'an City remained as prosperous as ever, with people coming and going on the streets and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares rising and falling.

The two walked through the bustling crowd, heading towards the Liu family's residence in the west of the city.

Along the way, Liu Ruyan kept looking around at everything, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

“It’s been three months…” she said softly, “I wonder how my parents are doing.”

Chu Yang held her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, your parents are blessed with good fortune; everything will be alright."

The two soon arrived at the alley where the Liu family lived.

At the alley entrance, several idle men were squatting in the corner sunbathing when they saw Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan walking over, and their eyes lit up.

"Hey, look over there!" one of them nudged his companion with his elbow. "Isn't that woman the young lady from the Liu family?"

"It really is!" another person exclaimed, eyes wide. "Didn't she run off with that poor scholar? Why is she back?"

"Never mind her! Go and inform Young Master Cui!" the first man said in a low voice. "Young Master Cui said that anyone who finds trace of that poor scholar and Miss Liu will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver!"

"Okay! I'll go right away!"

After saying that, the man ran away in a flash.

Chu Yang saw all of this and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"It seems the Cui family hasn't given up tracking us," he whispered to Liu Ruyan.

Liu Ruyan's expression changed: "Chu Lang, what should we do?"

"It's alright." Chu Yang gently patted her hand. "Let them come. Perfect timing, I also want to meet that Cui Yuanlang."

The two continued walking towards the Liu family's house.

The Liu family's gate was tightly closed, and the entrance was deserted, a far cry from its usual bustling atmosphere.

Liu Ruyan's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward and knocked on the door knocker.

"Who is it?" an old voice came from inside.

“Uncle Zhang, it’s me, Ruyan!” Liu Ruyan said urgently.

There was a moment of silence inside the door, followed by a series of hurried footsteps.

The door was opened from the inside, and an old servant with gray hair appeared in the doorway.

"Miss...?" The old servant's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. "Is she really Miss?"

"Uncle Zhang!" Liu Ruyan's eyes were slightly red. "I'm back."

The old servant was so moved that tears streamed down his face. He repeatedly said, "Good, good! It's so good that Miss is back! Master and Madam have missed you so much these past few days!"

"Quick, come in!"

He quickly welcomed the two into the courtyard.

The Liu family's courtyard was not large, but it was kept very clean.

Several old locust trees grow in the courtyard, their branches and leaves lush and casting a cool shade on the ground.

Liu Ruyan's parents, Master Liu and Madam Liu, were sitting in the main hall when they heard the commotion outside and quickly came out.

"Ruyan?" Madam Liu was the first to see her daughter, and was immediately overjoyed. "Ruyan! It really is you!"

She rushed forward, embraced her daughter tightly, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"My son, you're finally back! Your mother has missed you so much!"

Liu Ruyan couldn't help but cry and hugged her mother tightly.

"Mother, your daughter is unfilial and has caused you worry."

Master Liu stood aside, watching the mother and daughter embrace and weep, his own eyes slightly reddening.

His gaze fell on Chu Yang, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

"My dear sons-in-law, you...you're back."

Chu Yang bowed respectfully, saying, "Father-in-law, I've brought Ruyan back to visit you and mother-in-law."

Master Liu nodded and sighed, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

"Quickly, come inside and talk."

The group entered the main hall and took their seats according to their status as guests and hosts.

Madam Liu held Liu Ruyan's hand, asking her all sorts of questions, wishing she could pour out all the longing she had felt over the past three months.

Liu Ruyan answered each question and briefly recounted her life in Qingyun Valley over the past few days.

Of course, she didn't mention anything about Chu Yang's cultivation of immortality.

Master Liu looked at Chu Yang with a scrutinizing gaze.

"My dear son-in-law, how have you been these past three months?" he asked.

Chu Yang nodded: "Thank you for your concern, Father-in-law. We are doing very well."

After a moment's thought, Master Liu asked, "So what are your plans for the future?"

Chu Yang thought for a moment and said, "Father-in-law, I plan to stay in Chang'an for a while and accompany Ruyan to visit you and mother-in-law."

"As for the future..." he paused, "I will find a way to resolve the Cui family's affairs so that Ruyan can return to Chang'an openly and legitimately."

Master Liu frowned slightly: "Resolve the Cui family's matter? My dear son-in-law, the Cui family is powerful; how can it be resolved so easily?"

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Father-in-law, rest assured, I have a plan."

Looking at his confident expression, Master Liu was somewhat skeptical, but he didn't say anything more.

He knew that Chu Yang was a person with his own opinions, so he must have his reasons for saying that.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the door.

"Master Liu! Master Liu! Come out quickly!"

An arrogant voice rang out, and then the door was kicked open from the outside.

"Who is it?" Master Liu's expression changed, and he quickly stood up.

A group of servants dressed in fine clothes rushed in, led by a young man in a brocade robe, none other than Cui Yuanlang.

He was followed by more than a dozen burly guards, each of whom appeared to be highly skilled.

"Hahaha!" Cui Yuanlang laughed wildly, "Chu Yang, I've finally found you!"

His gaze fell on Chu Yang, his eyes filled with resentment and malice.

"I haven't settled the score with you from last time!"

Master Liu's face turned ashen, and he roared, "Cui Yuanlang! What right do you have to trespass on a private residence?"

Cui Yuanlang scoffed, "Reason? I am reason!"

"Master Liu, you are harboring a wanted criminal by the imperial court. I have the right to arrest you all!"

"A wanted criminal?" Master Liu trembled with rage. "When did Chu Yang become a wanted criminal? It's clearly your Cui family framing him!"

"A frame-up?" Cui Yuanlang sneered. "The evidence is conclusive, and you still want to argue?"

"Guards! Arrest Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan!"

"Yes!"

The dozen or so guards responded and rushed towards Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan.

Madam Liu was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she instinctively shielded her daughter behind her.

Master Liu tried to stop them, but was pushed aside by two guards and fell to the ground.

"Father!" Liu Ruyan exclaimed in surprise.

"Father-in-law!" Chu Yang's face darkened, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

He kept his abilities hidden because he didn't want to reveal them to his parents-in-law.

But Cui Yuanlang dared to lay a hand on his father-in-law, which touched a nerve.

"You...you're asking for it!"

Chu Yang gave a low shout and flashed into view, appearing in front of the two guards who had pushed down Master Liu.

He thrust out both palms simultaneously, unleashing two bolts of lightning from their palms.

boom! boom!
Two muffled thuds followed, and the two guards screamed as they flew backward, crashing heavily into the courtyard, foaming at the mouth and instantly losing consciousness. (End of Chapter)