Fairy, help me cultivate.

"White Shark, who is this guy?"

Jiang Mengyang gestured for Jiang Baisha to introduce the people who came to negotiate.

Jiang Baisha released a spirit jade tablet and infused it with a spell.

The image of the person that appeared on the jade pendant was well-dressed, looked to be around fifty years old, had a lion's nose and a wide mouth, and was described as fierce.

"The visitor is an elder of the Pang Clan's Hidden Peak, named Pang Suo, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who has been out of the public eye for decades."

“This is suspicious,” Jiang Mengyang keenly grasped the point of doubt. “What can people who have been out of the public eye for decades suddenly come to negotiate? Moreover, the elders who were imprisoned in Hidden Peak are all wicked and evil people who have committed heinous acts that even the Pang family could not cover up, which is why they can only be hidden away.”

Jiang Baisha continued, "Decades ago, he destroyed several small countries in the mortal world. He was ruthless and would do anything to satisfy any demand without any bottom line. However, because of his wolfish nature, he was a hated character in Jiujiang and even the South China Sea, so he did not get along very well."

Chapter 135 No girl is as effective as a sister-in-law

"Sending such a person here shows that Pang's intentions are not pure."

Jiang Mengtai Road.

Jiang Mengyang thought for a moment and said, "Let's meet him! Not meeting him would only make us look weaker."

Once the decision was made, everyone began to take action.

The meeting place was a hanging flower hall on the front hill.

Chen Yao originally wanted to avoid suspicion and was unwilling to participate, but Jiang Mengyang insisted on dragging him along. Therefore, under the disapproving gazes of Jiang Mengmeng and Jiang Mengtai, he sat in the last seat.

The person who came to negotiate, Pang Suo, was indeed as described in the jade slip, with a somewhat fierce appearance. However, perhaps because he had been imprisoned in Hidden Peak for many years, his expression also carried a hint of hidden danger.

Even Chen Yao felt that he was like a dam about to burst, and that he didn't know when the water would overflow and affect the city.

"Fellow Daoists of the Jiang Clan, it's been a long time!"

Pang Suo's eyes carefully examined each of the Jiang family members. When he looked at the three elders, including Jiang Mengyang, his expression held a hint of provocation. When he looked at Jiang Baisha, his expression was mocking. When he looked at Chen Yao, he was taken aback.

Chen Yao was startled when he saw him in a daze, and wondered if this person knew him.

Immediately, Pang Suo revealed a look of bewilderment, his white eyes rolling as he looked at Jiang Mengyang: "Did the Jiang family lose almost all their members during their battle with the Pang family? How come such a baby who hasn't even been weaned yet has become a core member?"

He arrogantly raised his chin: "Or is it that the Jiang family has become so unruly that even servants can sit on equal footing with you all?"

Jiang Mengmeng's face showed anger, but he couldn't speak unless Jiang Mengyang said something.

Jiang Mengyang looked at Pang Suo carefully for a while before saying, "Fellow Daoist Pang, have you come to sue for peace, or to request battle?"

Pang Suo was taken aback, then suppressed his arrogance and bowed respectfully to Jiang Mengyang: "Of course I'm here to negotiate. As a person who has been punished, I haven't seen generosity for a long time. Please forgive my rudeness and arrogance, Ancestor Jiang."

Jiang Mengyang nodded and patted his shoulder, gesturing for him to stand up: "Sit down and let's talk."

Pang Suo and Jiang Mengyang took their seats, and the others followed suit.

Jiang Mengyang gestured to Pang Suo: "Jiujiang is the place that nurtured us. Unless absolutely necessary, no one can bear to see it devastated. Let's bring up any issues we can discuss!"

Pang Suo's expression changed drastically. He was no longer the arrogant person he had been. He sat down halfway on the chair and leaned forward slightly. "It's like this. The Pang and Jiang families have been fighting for so long. Although the noble family has gained some medicinal gardens and mines, they have also lost a lot of resources and disciples. The Pang family goes without saying. In fact, none of us have gained any advantage."

Jiang Mengyang gestured for him to continue.

"Therefore, for the long-term benefit of Jiujiang, it would be better for us to turn hostility into friendship, cease fighting, and cooperate. This is the condition we propose..."

Pang Suo's conditions were consistent with Jiang Baisha's: a master of the ancestral level would jointly comprehend the cultivation technique, the Jiang family would provide two mines, and the Pang family would give three major roads.

Jiang Mengyang thought for a moment: "So, in fact, the Jiang family still benefits. The two mines you specified will be depleted in less than a hundred years, which you and I both know. I don't quite understand, how can I obtain peace and your great path simply by studying that cultivation technique with you?"

Pompeo nodded.

"What kind of logic is this? Isn't this taking advantage of the situation too much?"

Jiang Mengyang said.

Pang Suo frowned and said very seriously, "Because the entire South China Sea is in chaos, there are great opportunities in the chaos, it just depends on whether we are prepared. Now that we have these few cultivation techniques that can be mastered quickly, if the entire Jiujiang can unite as one, it will not be weaker than any major sect outside. Ancestor Jiang, this is the general trend of Jiujiang's unification."

"Wait, you said Jiujiang was unified? Then who's in charge and who's subordinate among those major families?"

Upon hearing Pang Suo's words, Jiang Mengmeng couldn't help but speak up.

Jiang Mengyang and Jiang Mengtai stared at Jiang Mengmeng at the same time. Only then did Jiang Mengmeng realize his lapse in composure and lowered his head, not daring to say anything more.

"Of course, the leadership will be rotated. Since we want to unify the country as soon as possible, we won't let any family suffer losses. We can decide by drawing lots."

"Ponso said."

Jiang Mengyang interrupted him: "My family members are always too warm-hearted, which causes a lot of trouble. I understand what you mean, but unifying Jiujiang is not an easy task. Even if we don't talk about the various complex interests within, I'm afraid the external sects that have connections with us will not be happy to see this."

"But once these techniques spread throughout Jiujiang..."

Jiang Mengyang interrupted Pang Suo again: "These cultivation techniques are like pulling up seedlings to help them grow. I will not allow my family's younger generation, who are not yet fully grown, to be involved in them. I hope you will think about it carefully. I am also very sincere about peace talks. I can ask you to give up one of your major roads, transform two nearly depleted mines into one mine with abundant resources, and also give you a medicinal garden."

As he spoke, he stood up and gestured for the guest to leave: "I hope you can convey my thoughts back to your family, and I hope your family will seriously consider my proposal."

Pang Suo heard the firmness in Jiang Mengyang's tone and nodded decisively, "Okay."

As he left, he gave Jiang Mengmeng a deep look before disappearing into the misty mountain path.

What's wrong with you?

Jiang Mengtai rebuked Jiang Mengmeng: "How could you let the other side see that we have differing opinions internally?"

Jiang Mengmeng was also very regretful for his rash remarks, and lowered his head without saying a word.

“Alright,” Jiang Mengyang stopped Jiang Mengtai, his gaze fixed on the mountain path where Pang Suo had disappeared. “The Pang family is willing to give up so much to facilitate peace talks, their aim being to get us to help them comprehend those heretical techniques. It’s clear that these people are close to taking desperate measures.”

He pondered for a moment, then said to Jiang Mengtai and Jiang Mengmeng, "I want you to extend your reach and double the manpower at all important strongholds."

The two men accepted the order and left.

Jiang Mengyang turned to Chen Yao and smiled, saying, "Don't worry, your third uncle has been through countless troubles. These things are nothing. The search for Jiu Luo won't be affected. As long as she's still in Jiujiang, we'll find her sooner or later. Even if she's not, we'll find clues she left behind. Go and rest!"

Chen Yao nodded and turned to leave.

Once Chen Yao had completely disappeared into the clouds, Jiang Mengyang looked worried: "White Shark, have Jinlong go to Jinchang, under the Pang family, to find out what they are doing, and more importantly, what kind of cultivation technique they are studying and comprehending."

Jiang Baisha nodded: "Okay."

He was about to leave in his wheelchair when Jiang Mengyang called him back.

"I heard you and your wife are sleeping in separate rooms?"

Jiang Baisha carefully considered Jiang Mengyang's words, unable to discern whether he agreed or disagreed, so he had no choice but to lay his mind bare: "Anyway, I've always been a useless person, Chen Yao is very good, so..."

"So you'd rather wear a green hat on your head?"

Jiang Mengyang's words carried a heavy weight of pressure.

But Jiang Baisha did not yield: "Bai Lian is too far away to quench our immediate thirst. These are turbulent times, and Chen Yao cannot only concern himself with his own affairs. We need to be truly bound to his interests. And he himself is a womanizer, so..."

"Bai Lin isn't good enough?"

“Bai Lin is not as effective as Su Ning. With Bai Lin, it was a free love relationship, so no one can say anything about it. But with Su Ning, it's different. Although we all have good intentions towards Chen Yao, if he still refuses to contribute to the family, it will at least be a handle against him. In critical moments, whether it's underhanded tactics or open schemes, as long as it works, that's fine!”

Jiang Baisha spoke with a firm tone.

Jiang Mengyang shook his head and sighed, "Foolish child!"

Chapter 136 I regret not meeting you before I was married

Chen Yao returned to his courtyard and found that Su Ning was already there tending to the bamboo and planting flowers.

"You're back!"

Su Ning remained as gentle and graceful as ever.

Chen Yao felt a warm feeling in her heart and nodded with a smile.

"Why is my sister-in-law here?"

Su Ning lowered her head and said after a while, "I don't know either. Maybe it's because the flowers in your yard haven't been tended in a long time! Now that you're back, I should go..."

"Why are you leaving now that I'm back?"

After saying those words, Chen Yao realized she had been reckless. Remembering the kiss after drinking that night, she quickly shut her mouth.

I wonder if Su Ning also remembered that kiss. Her cheeks flushed, and without answering him, she quickly slipped out of the courtyard gate.

Just then, Jiang Baisha was pushed back and saw Su Ning with a red face.

Su Ning was stunned for a moment, then panicked.

Jiang Baisha waved his hand at her: "What's the rush? Why aren't you home yet?"

Su Ning felt as if she had been granted a pardon, and quickly walked back to the courtyard with her head down.

Jiang Baisha entered Chen Yao's courtyard: "Brother, I have good news."

Chen Yao turned around: "News about Jiu Luo?"

“That’s right. Nightblade in Jinchang sent back a message saying that he seemed to have encountered an aura similar to that of the Nine Fallen Ancestor there.”

Chen Yao nodded: "Then I'll go there now..."

Jiang Baisha stopped him: "Wait. Jinchang is within the Pang family's sphere of influence. Third Uncle thinks that since you're going to investigate Jiuluo anyway, why don't you go together and investigate the Pang family's martial arts techniques? What do you think?"

He added, "Of course, I won't let you go alone. The Golden Dragon Ancestor has already set off, and Bai Lin has also infiltrated. Your main task is to find Jiu Luo, and you can also help us investigate while you're at it."

Since Jiang Baisha had already said so, Chen Yao naturally had nothing to say: "Okay."

"That's good. There's no rush for you to go now. Rest for another night. Your sister-in-law and I will give you a farewell dinner tonight..."

Chen Yao held out his hand: "No need!"

He went straight out the door, but after taking out his immortal sword, he paused and turned back somewhat embarrassedly: "Jin Chang, where was he again?"

Jiang Baisha laughed and said, "Su Ning, see Chen Yao off and point out the location of Jinchang City to him."

Su Ning jogged out of the courtyard and saw Chen Yao already on the path outside. She quickly slowed down and straightened her skirt, which had been ruffled by the wind.

"Chen Yao, I'll take you there."

Chen Yao had no choice but to nod.

Jiang Baisha added, "Your sister-in-law isn't good at flying, so I'm afraid she won't be able to keep up with your sword. Why don't you take her with you?"

Su Ning's face turned even redder.

Chen Yao frowned, but was eager to find out Jiu Luo's whereabouts: "Sister-in-law, come up!"