Just as Jiang Qiong killed Chen Yue and left the county town.

At this time, on the other side of Tiansong County, in an equally quaint mansion, a young woman was nervously tidying herself up.

Her name was Liu Ruoshui, and she was a well-known lady from a prominent family in Tiansong County.

Her father, Mr. Liu, is a wealthy local businessman with considerable power in his family. However, in order to curry favor with Chen Yue, her father intends to let her devote herself to Chen Yue.

Liu Ruoshui was wearing a light pink chiffon dress with delicate peony flowers embroidered on the hem, making her look particularly charming and attractive.

She had light makeup on her face, her eyebrows and features were picturesque, and there was a hint of shyness in her eyes.

"Miss, have you really decided?"

The maid Xiao Cui beside her asked in a low voice, her eyes full of worry.

Liu Ruoshui nodded gently, her voice firm but with a hint of trepidation, and she slowly said, "This is what my father wanted, and it's also for the future of our family. I have no choice."

Xiao Cui sighed and said no more. She just silently helped Liu Ruoshui tidy up her dress.

Liu Ruoshui looked at herself in the mirror, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that tonight's decision would completely change her destiny, but she could not resist her father's arrangement.

Seeing Liu Ruoshui's complicated expression, Xiao Cui couldn't help but speak again: "Miss, Chen Yue is a cruel and ruthless person with bad character. Although he is a foundation-building master, he has a long history of bad deeds. Are you really willing to marry him?"

Liu Ruoshui lowered her eyes, her voice weak but firm: "Xiao Cui, I don't want to do this either, but this is my father's decision."

"If our family can get close to Chen Yue, the future of the family will be guaranteed."

Xiao Cui bit her lip, a trace of pity flashed in her eyes, and she couldn't help but say: "But Miss, what about your happiness?"

"Are you willing to sacrifice your life just for the sake of your family?"

A trace of sadness flashed across Liu Ruoshui's eyes. She sighed softly and said, "Xiao Cui, the burden of the family falls on me. I have no choice."

"My father's expectations and my mother's advice, I can't let them down."

At this moment, the door was gently pushed open and Liu Ruoshui's mother walked in slowly.

She was wearing a simple long dress, her face was dignified, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Ruoshui, are you ready?" Mother Liu asked gently.

Liu Ruoshui nodded and said calmly: "I'm ready."

Mother Liu approached her, held her hand, and a trace of reluctance flashed in her eyes: "Ruoshui, mother knows that you are suffering, but this is for the future of the family."

"Chen Yue is very powerful and has a strong background. If we can get close to him, our Liu family will prosper."

When saying this.

Liu's mother was also helpless. To be honest, she naturally didn't want to push her daughter into the fire pit.

Including Liu Ruoshui's father, who also didn't want to.

But Chen Yue specifically asked for Liu Ruoshui, and neither of them could do anything.

Liu Ruoshui whispered, "Mother, I understand your painstaking efforts."

Mother Liu gently stroked her hair and comforted her softly: "Ruoshui, mother doesn't have the heart to let you suffer, but this is the fate of our family."

"You have to consider the overall situation and don't miss this opportunity."

A tear flashed in Liu Ruoshui's eyes. She knew that her mother was right, but the fear in her heart could not be dispelled.

She took a deep breath, held back her tears, and said firmly: "I will try my best."

Mother Liu nodded, her eyes full of love and pity: "Good child, mother believes you will do well."

"As long as our family can get through this period safely, we will definitely have a better life in the future."

Liu Ruoshui sighed and said nothing more.

After a moment, she took a deep breath, picked up a red lantern, and walked out of the boudoir under the escort of her maid and relatives.

At this time, the sky was dark, night was falling, and a faint chill permeated the streets of Tiansong County.

Liu Ruoshui's steps were light but firm, and every step seemed to be on the edge of fate.

The lanterns on both sides of the street emitted a faint light, shining on Liu Ruoshui's delicate face, making her look even more beautiful and charming.

Along the way, Liu Ruoshui had mixed feelings, feeling both uneasy about the future and helpless about the burden of her family.

Soon, a group of people arrived at the gate of Chen's house. The gate of Chen's house was tall, and a pair of big red lanterns were hung on the lintel, which looked particularly magnificent.

However, Liu Ruoshui sensed a strange atmosphere, and the mansion seemed to be shrouded in a tense atmosphere.

"Miss, be careful."

Xiao Cui reminded in a low voice, with a hint of alertness in her eyes.

Liu Ruoshui nodded, took a deep breath, and walked into the Chen Mansion.

As soon as she stepped into the mansion, she noticed that the atmosphere around her was not right.

The courtyard was silent, as if even the sound of the wind had disappeared. Only a dozen guards were patrolling back and forth, looking nervous.

"what happened?"

Liu Ruoshui was confused, then quickened her pace and walked towards Chen Yue's main hall.

When she reached the main hall, she saw a group of monks gathered at the door, all of them with solemn expressions and intimidating aura.

Liu Ruoshui couldn't help but stop and felt a tightness in her heart.

The powerful aura emanating from these monks clearly shows that they are not ordinary people.

"Ladies and gentlemen in front, what happened?" Liu Ruoshui mustered up the courage and asked softly.

A cultivator turned around, revealing a very powerful aura. He was a Foundation Establishment Master. He glanced at Liu Ruoshui coldly, and then said indifferently:

"who are you?"

Liu Ruoshui quickly bowed and said respectfully, "I am Liu Ruoshui, a young lady of the Liu family. I am here to visit Master Chen Yue on my father's orders."

The monk nodded, and then said in a cold voice: "Chen Yue is dead."

When Liu Ruoshui heard this, her heart was shocked and she stood there in a daze.

She couldn't believe her ears. Chen Yue was dead?
She suppressed her inner shock and asked with a trembling voice: "Sir, you said that Master Chen Yue is dead? Is this... is this true?"

Another cultivator snorted coldly, and said with a bit of impatience in his tone: "Of course it's true. Chen Yue offended someone he shouldn't have offended, and was just killed by a powerful Jindan realm warrior."

Killed by a real person in the Jindan realm?

Liu Ruoshui was shocked and overjoyed, but she tried to remain calm and whispered, "Thank you for telling me, sir."

The monk ignored her and turned back to continue his whispered conversation with his companion.

Liu Ruoshui stood there, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that the turning point of her destiny had arrived.

Chen Yue's death means that she no longer needs to sacrifice herself for the future of her family.

Liu Ruoshui took a deep breath and turned to leave the main hall. Her steps became much lighter, and the depression and fear in her heart were swept away. She knew that she had finally escaped from that nightmare marriage.

Escorted by attendants, Liu Ruoshui returned to the Liu Mansion and met her father, Master Liu, and her mother.

She told the details of the situation in the Chen Mansion. After hearing it, Master Liu's face became extremely shocked, but he also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Chen Yue is dead?" Master Liu muttered to himself. After he came to his senses, he felt a little unbelievable.

Mother Liu held Liu Ruoshui's hand tightly, her eyes full of concern, and asked, "Ruoshui, are you okay?"

Liu Ruoshui shook her head and said softly, "I'm fine. Chen Yue's death may be God's will."

Master Liu was silent for a moment, then he sighed: "It seems that our Liu family needs to reconsider our future plans."

Mother Liu nodded and looked at Liu Ruoshui tenderly: "Ruoshui, you have suffered a lot this time, and mother will compensate you well."

A smile appeared on Liu Ruoshui's face and she felt relieved. At the same time, she was secretly grateful to the mysterious Jindan Zhenren for his help.

After Liu Ruoshui left the main hall, the group of high-level cultivators still gathered together with solemn expressions.

They talked in low voices, trying to figure out the cause of Chen Yue's death and the truth behind it.

"Chen Yue is usually arrogant and domineering, but he shouldn't provoke the Golden Core Ancestor, right?"

A tall monk said with a frown, his voice low and powerful.

Another cultivator nodded, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but say: "Yes, the Golden Core Ancestor is an existence that we foundation-building cultivators cannot reach."

"What on earth did Chen Yue do to attract such a powerful person to attack?"

A cultivator in a black robe whispered, with a hint of mockery in his voice, and said lightly: "It is rumored that Chen Yue offended a Jindan ancestor at the auction at night."

"Auction?" Everyone turned to look at the black-robed monk, their eyes full of curiosity and questions.

The black-robed monk nodded and continued, "It is said that the Jindan ancestor took a fancy to a piece of Tianling Stone at the auction, and Chen Yue has also coveted that Tianling Stone for a long time."

"He was desperate to snatch it, even openly challenging the Golden Core Patriarch at the auction."

"Heavenly Spirit Stone?" An elderly cultivator frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and suddenly said: "No wonder Chen Yue would do anything desperate."

“But he’s also too arrogant.”

Another monk snorted coldly, with a bit of disdain in his tone:
"How dare you be so presumptuous in front of the Golden Core Ancestor? You are simply courting death."

“Yes,” the black-robed monk nodded in agreement, “Not only did he provoke me, but he also sent people out to kill me. As a result, he angered the Golden Core Ancestor, who then killed him directly.”

After hearing this, everyone had different expressions, some were gloating, some looked unhappy, and some looked indifferent.

At this time, Tiansong City Lord Chen Tianhe was standing on a high building in the City Lord's Mansion, overlooking the entire Tiansong County City.

His face was gloomy, his brows were furrowed, and his heart was filled with complicated emotions.

Chen Yue was his best friend and they had a close relationship. However, now he had died tragically at the hands of a strong man in the Jindan realm, which made him extremely angry.

"Lord City Lord, how do you plan to deal with this matter?"

A Foundation Establishment Master stood respectfully behind Chen Tianhe and asked in a low voice.

Chen Tianhe did not answer immediately. His eyes were still fixed on the city view in the distance, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

Chen Yue’s death not only concerns his family, but is also a serious provocation to the authority of the Lord of Tiansong City.

As the lord of a city, he must respond, but what can he do when facing a strong man in the Jindan realm?
"Lord City Lord, the cause of Chen Yue's death has been found out. It was because he offended a Jindan ancestor at the auction."

Another Foundation Establishment Master stepped forward and spoke solemnly.

When Chen Tianhe heard this, his heart was shocked. The Jindan Patriarch was an existence beyond his reach.

Even though he was the city lord, he knew very well that the strong people in the Jindan realm should not be provoked easily.

"Who is that Jindan ancestor?" Chen Tianhe finally spoke, his voice low and powerful.

“It is said that he is a mysterious and powerful person from the south, but his exact identity is unknown.” The Foundation Establishing Master replied, with a hint of fear in his tone.

Chen Tianhe was silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

If revenge is taken rashly, it may not only bring about a greater disaster, but will also plunge the entire Tiansong County into turmoil.

If things go wrong, you might end up dying too.

"Lord City Lord, should we avenge Chen Yue?"

Another Foundation Establishment Master couldn't help but ask.

Chen Tianhe took a deep breath, turned around slowly, looked at everyone calmly and firmly, and said, "No need."

Chen Tianhe said in a deep voice: "The strong men in the Jindan realm are not something we can fight against, so we must not act rashly."

When the monks heard this, they nodded in understanding, knowing that the city lord's decision was the wisest choice.

"Your Excellency the City Lord is wise." An elderly Foundation Establishment Master said respectfully, "We will continue to investigate this matter and ensure that nothing like this happens again."

Chen Tianhe nodded, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he said: "Strengthen the security in the city to ensure the safety of Tiansong County. As for Chen Yue's matter, let's leave it at that."

The monks responded and then stepped back to carry out the order.

Chen Tianhe stood on a tall building, his heart still unable to calm down.

The reaction caused by killing Chen Yue.

Jiang Qiong is unknown.

After killing this Foundation Establishment Master, he headed north and arrived at a valley in a blink of an eye.

The valley is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with peaks and lush greenery.

The stream in the valley gurgles, the sound of water is crisp and pleasant, wild flowers are blooming all over the mountains, and the fragrance of flowers drifts in the wind, refreshing the heart.

The tall ancient trees block out the sun, and the sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled shadows and giving the entire valley a makeup look.

Jiang Qiong walked into the valley, used his spiritual sense to explore the way, and carefully sensed the surrounding environment.

Suddenly, his spiritual consciousness caught a strange fluctuation, which was the spiritual energy coming from the grass and trees. It was obvious that there was an unusual existence hidden here.

He frowned slightly, alert in his heart, but did not stop.

As he went deeper and deeper, the air around him seemed to become thicker, and the spiritual energy among the plants became more obvious.

Suddenly, there was a slight rustling sound in the bushes ahead.

Jiang Qiong's eyes focused, spiritual power surged in his hands, and he was ready to take action at any time.

Then, as Jiang Qiong's spiritual consciousness began to work, he discovered that dozens or hundreds of seemingly ordinary weeds suddenly began to move, approaching him as if they had life.

Then, the branches of several towering trees began to twist, as if extending their dense branches towards him.

And next to these strange spiritual plants.

Jiang Qiong saw a palm-sized creature that exuded a very strong breath of life.

"Hmm? Plant spirit?"

Jiang Qiong was surprised when she saw this creature. (End of this chapter)

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