All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

"What?" Cui Yuanlang's expression changed drastically, and his eyes widened.

He never expected that this poor scholar, who was just three months ago, would have such terrifying strength!

"Who...who are you?" he asked in a trembling voice.

Chu Yang looked at him coldly, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

"What, Young Master Cui, don't you recognize me?"

“Three months ago, you sent men to kill me, and I took them all down with just a wooden stick.”

"Three months later, you bring people to cause me trouble again. Do you think I'm still the same person I used to be?"

Cui Yuanlang's face turned pale, and he subconsciously took a few steps back.

"Attack! Attack him!" he roared. "All of you! Kill him!"

Although the remaining dozen or so guards were terrified, they dared not disobey Cui Yuanlang's orders and charged toward Chu Yang with gritted teeth.

Chu Yang snorted coldly and moved through the crowd like a ghost.

He was too fast; the guards couldn't see his movements at all. They could only feel a blur flash past their eyes, followed by a sharp pain, and then they lost consciousness.

In just a short while, all of the dozen or so guards fell to the ground, without exception.

Cui Yuanlang was so frightened that he turned around and tried to run away.

But as soon as he took a step, he felt a tightness around his neck, and Chu Yang lifted him up.

"Trying to run?" Chu Yang looked at him coldly. "Too late."

"No...don't kill me..." Cui Yuanlang's voice trembled, his face filled with terror. "I...I'm from the Cui family...if you kill me, the Cui family won't let you get away with it..."

Chu Yang scoffed: "The Cui family?"

Do you think I'm afraid of the Cui family?

With a slight tightening of his hand, Cui Yuanlang immediately felt a suffocating sensation, and his face turned bright red.

"I...I was wrong..." his voice was hoarse as he struggled desperately, "Please...please let me go...I'll never do it again..."

Looking at his pitiful appearance, Chu Yang felt a surge of disgust.

This kind of bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong is truly disgusting.

"Let him go."

A voice came from behind.

Chu Yang turned his head and saw that Master Liu had gotten up from the ground and was looking at him with a complicated expression.

"Father-in-law?" Chu Yang was somewhat surprised.

Master Liu stepped forward, looked at Cui Yuanlang, who was being held in Chu Yang's arms, and then at the guards scattered on the ground. A look of shock flashed in his eyes.

He never expected that his son-in-law would have such great strength!
“My dear son-in-law, killing him will do us no good,” Master Liu said in a deep voice. “The Cui family is powerful; if Cui Yuanlang dies here, they will certainly not let it go.”

"Why not release him and give the Cui family a way out?"

Chu Yang pondered for a moment, then nodded.

He knew his father-in-law was right.

Although he now possesses cultivation, it is still insufficient for him to confront a behemoth like the Cui family head-on.

Killing Cui Yuanlang was easy, but the trouble that followed would be endless.

"Okay, I'll do as my father-in-law says."

He released his grip and threw Cui Yuanlang to the ground.

Cui Yuanlang fell flat on his face, but quickly got up and ran out the door in a disheveled state.

"You...you just wait!" he shouted as he ran, "This isn't over!"

Chu Yang ignored him and just coldly watched his fleeing figure.

"You won't be so lucky next time you come."

Cui Yuanlang shuddered and ran even faster.

Before long, the unconscious guards were carried away, and the Liu family's courtyard finally returned to peace.

Standing in the courtyard, Master Liu looked at the mess on the ground, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He turned to look at Chu Yang, his eyes filled with shock and curiosity.

"My dear son-in-law, what...what kind of skill is this?"

Chu Yang thought about it and decided to tell the truth.

“Father-in-law, I have been practicing a cultivation technique these days,” he said. “This technique was taught to me by an immortal. Once mastered, it will grant me power beyond that of ordinary people.”

Master Liu was stunned: "An immortal? A cultivation technique?"

"You mean...you're cultivating immortality?"

Chu Yang nodded: "Exactly."

Master Liu remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh.

"No wonder...no wonder you possess such immense power."

The way he looked at Chu Yang was completely different now.

Originally, he was fairly satisfied with his son-in-law, but he only thought he was a talented scholar with limited prospects.

But now he realizes he was completely wrong.

This son-in-law is no ordinary scholar at all, but a true cultivator!
“My dear son-in-law, I…” Master Liu opened his mouth, but didn’t know what to say.

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Father-in-law, there's no need to worry. Although I've embarked on the path of cultivation, I will not forget my responsibilities."

"Ruyan is my wife, and you and my mother-in-law are my elders. No matter what happens, I will protect you."

Upon hearing these words, Master Liu felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

"Good...good..." He nodded repeatedly, his eyes slightly reddening. "With your words, I can rest assured."

He stepped forward and patted Chu Yang on the shoulder heavily.

"My dear son-in-law, I underestimated you before," he said with emotion. "You are a responsible man. I feel at ease entrusting Ruyan to you!"

Chu Yang bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you for your trust, Father-in-law. I will certainly not let you down."

Master Liu laughed heartily, his face full of satisfaction.

Madam Liu and Liu Ruyan, who were standing to the side, also smiled happily as they watched this scene.

"Ruyan, you've found a wonderful husband," Madam Liu said, holding her daughter's hand.

A blush rose to Liu Ruyan's face, and she said softly, "Mother, I know."

She looked at Chu Yang, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"I've always known."

……

That evening, the Liu family hosted a banquet to welcome Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan.

Although it was just a family dinner and the dishes were very simple, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Master Liu repeatedly toasted Chu Yang, his words full of praise and affection.

He has completely accepted this son-in-law.

A person who can embark on the path of cultivation has unlimited potential.

What's more, this son-in-law is devoted to his daughter; such a good man is hard to find even with a lantern.

"My dear son-in-law, come, have another drink!" Master Liu raised his wine cup with a broad smile.

Chu Yang also raised his glass and clinked it with his.

"Thank you, father-in-law."

The two drank it all in one gulp, looked at each other, and laughed heartily.

Madam Liu and Liu Ruyan watched from the side, their faces full of happy smiles.

At this moment, the entire Liu family was filled with joy, as if all their previous troubles had vanished.

……

After the banquet, Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan stayed at the Liu family's house.

Master Liu specially vacated a side room for them to live in, and kept it very clean.

In the dead of night, Chu Yang and Liu Ruyan lay in bed, neither of them speaking.

After a long silence, Liu Ruyan spoke softly, "Chu Lang, you frightened me today."

Chu Yang turned to look at her: "What's wrong?"

Liu Ruyan was silent for a moment, then said, "I never knew you were so powerful. You took down all those guards by yourself..." "I...I can hardly believe it."

Chu Yang gently held her hand and said softly, "Ruyan, no matter how powerful I become, I will always be your Chu Lang."

"This will never change."

Looking into his sincere eyes, Liu Ruyan's unease gradually dissipated.

“Yes.” She nodded slightly. “I know.”

"Chu Lang, no matter what you become, I will always be by your side."

Chu Yang smiled slightly and pulled her into his arms.

"Just hearing you say that makes me happy."

The two fell asleep in each other's arms, and a warm atmosphere filled the entire room.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and fell on the bed.

Chu Yang woke up early, but did not get up immediately. Instead, he lay there quietly, pondering his next plan.

Although he easily defeated Cui Yuanlang and his guards yesterday, he also revealed his strength.

The Cui family will certainly not let this go, and will make a comeback sooner or later.

With his current cultivation level of the fifth stage of Qi Refining, dealing with the mortal guards of the Cui family was naturally a piece of cake.

However, if the Cui family hires a real expert or uses the power of the government, things will become troublesome.

Moreover, he couldn't stay in Chang'an to protect the Liu family forever.

He had something more important to do—to go to the Five Elements Mountain to find Sun Wukong.

"We must find a powerful backer for the Liu family."

Chu Yang thought to himself.

"A powerful backer whom even the Cui family dares not offend."

Many candidates flashed through his mind.

There are countless powerful and influential people in Chang'an, but most of them have intricate connections with the Cui family. It is impossible for them to offend the Cui family for the sake of a small family like the Liu family.

Those who truly have the ability to protect the Liu family are either high above or far away, making them impossible to reach.

unless……

"Wei Zheng."

The name suddenly popped into Chu Yang's mind.

Wei Zheng was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty and one of the most trusted ministers of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin.

This man was upright and incorruptible, hated evil as if it were his enemy, and was known in the court as the "Iron-Faced Prime Minister".

Most importantly, he had no connection with the Cui family, and had even had disagreements with them over some political matters.

If they could get Wei Zheng's protection, no matter how arrogant the Cui family was, they wouldn't dare to take action against the Liu family.

The problem is that Wei Zheng is the prime minister of the court, holding a high position and great power. How could a mere scholar like him possibly curry favor with him?

Just as Chu Yang was deep in thought, a gentle voice came from beside him.

"Chu Lang, you're awake?"

Liu Ruyan opened her eyes and looked at Chu Yang, who was deep in thought, her eyes full of curiosity.

"What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed."

Chu Yang snapped out of his thoughts and smiled slightly: "Nothing, I was just thinking about something."

He sat up and stretched.

"Ruyan, you pack your things first. I'm going outside to take a walk and gather some information."

Liu Ruyan nodded: "Okay, be careful."

After getting dressed, Chu Yang left the Liu family and headed towards the city center.

The streets of Chang'an were bustling with people.

As Chu Yang walked, he listened intently to the gossip around him.

He wanted to find out about Wei Zheng's recent situation and see if there was any opportunity he could take advantage of.

"Hey, have you heard? Lord Wei is in a real mess lately!"

A voice came from the tea stall next door, catching Chu Yang's attention.

He walked quietly to the tea stall, found a seat, and ordered a pot of tea.

"What's wrong with Lord Wei?" another voice asked.

"What else could it be? Something terrible has happened in Hedong County!" The first voice lowered its tone and said mysteriously, "They say there's a monster there!"

"A monster?" the second voice exclaimed. "What monster?"

"I heard it's a giant python that's become a demon, and it eats people! Several villages have already been affected, and many people have died!"

"The local government sent troops to suppress them, but the entire army was wiped out, leaving not a single survivor!"

"Later, the imperial court sent another detachment of imperial guards, but they too never returned!"

"The entire Hedong Commandery is in a state of panic, with people fleeing. Lord Wei is frantic, but he can't think of a solution!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang's heart stirred.

Is there a demonic disturbance in Hedong County?

This is a fantastic opportunity!

If he could help Wei Zheng solve this problem, Wei Zheng would surely be grateful to him.

When that time comes, if he asks Wei Zheng to protect the Liu family again, Wei Zheng will most likely not refuse.

"I've got an excuse..."

Chu Yang smiled faintly, put down the tea money, and got up to leave the tea stall.

He walked briskly towards Wei Zheng's residence.

Wei Zheng's residence is located in the eastern district of Chang'an City. It is a simple and elegant mansion.

Two armored guards stood at the entrance, their expressions solemn, clearly well-trained elites.

Chu Yang straightened his clothes, stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "My name is Chu Yang. I have important business to discuss with Lord Wei. Please inform him."

The two guards looked him up and down, their eyes full of vigilance.

"Who are you? What do you want?" one of them asked.

Chu Yang said, "I am a scholar from Chang'an City. I have an important matter concerning the demonic calamity in Hedong County that I need to report to Lord Wei in person."

Upon hearing this, the two guards' expressions changed slightly.

The demonic calamity in Hedong County is one of the most troublesome issues for the imperial court recently.

If this scholar really has a way to solve it, that would be a tremendous achievement.

"You wait here, I'll go inform them." One of the guards said, then turned and went into the mansion.

Chu Yang nodded and waited quietly at the door.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the guard quickly came out.

"Lord Wei requests your presence; please follow me."

Chu Yang followed the guards through the front yard and arrived at an elegant study.

The guard stopped outside the door and said, "Lord Wei is inside. Please go in."

Thank you.

Chu Yang straightened his clothes and pushed open the door to enter the study.

The study was simply furnished with a desk, a few chairs, and several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, exuding a faint scholarly atmosphere.

Behind the desk sat an elderly man in his fifties, with a lean face and piercing eyes; he was none other than Wei Zheng, the current prime minister.

He looked up at Chu Yang, his eyes filled with a scrutinizing gaze.

"So you're the scholar who claims to have a way to solve the demonic calamity in Hedong County?"

Chu Yang bowed respectfully and said, "My name is Chu Yang, and I greet Lord Wei."

Wei Zheng nodded slightly, gesturing for him to sit down.

"Sit down, and tell me, what's your plan?"

Chu Yang sat down in the chair, pondered for a moment, and said, "Lord Wei, if I may be so bold as to ask first, what exactly is going on with the demonic calamity in Hedong County?" (End of this chapter)