Chapter 996: Chapter 996

Siheng furrowed his brows. "But didn’t you say that this person had already been eradicated? Or is it possible that someone else has secretly learned this technique?"

Nanli replied, "I heard it from Yining. This concerns the Immortal World, and I didn’t witness it myself. As for the other theory you mentioned, it’s not impossible..."

She glanced at the fractured bone again, her expression growing more solemn.

"But I still think it’s Junjie. The fracture of the bone is identical, which shows the person who did this has the same habits and a similar level of power."

Siheng’s heart sank further as he listened.

He fixed his gaze on Nanli. "A sinner who should have been eradicated is still alive, bearing a deep grudge against my father, and my mother’s whereabouts remain unknown. This is all too strange."

Nanli controlled the Talisman-man to place the bone back and arrange it properly.

As the saying goes, "When one wave subsides, another rises." Nanli’s mood was no better.

She said, "It seems your mother’s disappearance might be related to your father’s death."

Siheng was deep in thought, especially when he remembered the unimaginable suffering his father endured before his death. The fact that he, as a son, failed to notice it only made him feel more guilty.

But now wasn’t the time for despair. He quickly gathered himself. "Before my father passed, he only told me to focus on my cultivation, and nothing more. He must have known the strength of his enemies and didn’t want me to seek revenge, so I wouldn’t put my own life at risk."

"Yes, you must consider your father’s wishes. However, with your current cultivation, if Junjie were to appear, you should be able to fight him and avenge your father," Nanli said.

But she too was puzzled. How could someone who had been struck down by the Heavenly Punishment and eradicated, appear again after a thousand years?

Was there some kind of unforeseen event back then?

What kind of enmity did Siheng’s father have with Junjie, to the point that he was tortured and killed so mercilessly?

Siheng’s gaze deepened, and he gave Nanli a long, thoughtful look.

"This matter is too distant, with no other clues, and we don’t know the movements of this person. Let’s set it aside for now."

"Right now, you and the child are the top priority."

Nanli nodded. "Agreed. Perhaps one day your mother will reappear, and we will finally understand what happened."

Siheng didn’t respond.

He didn’t hold out such hopes.

Closing the stone coffin, he and Nanli performed a brief ritual, even though his father’s spirit was completely absent. Then, they left the secret realm.

Nanli suddenly recalled that when the Heavenly Punishment had descended, Crimson Nine Lands might have witnessed it.

She decided to bring Siheng to inquire about the situation.

However, they encountered a chaotic scene instead.

In the yard, Bai Hao and Shi Miaomiao were on the verge of fighting.

"Old Bai, I came first! Let me speak first!" Shi Miaomiao shouted.

"Respect your elders, understand? I’ll speak first!" Bai Hao countered.

"I came first, I speak first!" Shi Miaomiao retorted.

"I’m older, so I speak first!" Bai Hao shot back.

The two argued relentlessly.

But because Chu Yang was present, neither dared to make a move, resorting to shouting at each other.

Even the usually talkative Crimson Nine Lands was now tempted to intervene.

Chu Yang spoke, "Enough, enough. Whoever has the more urgent matter, let them speak first."

"Of course, my matter is more urgent!" Shi Miaomiao shouted.

"My matter is more important! It concerns the survival of the Bai family!" Bai Hao refused to back down.

Shi Miaomiao immediately understood Bai Hao’s intention and grew even more anxious. "Mine concerns the survival of the Shi family as well! Old Bai, don’t think I don’t know what you’re trying to do!"

Bai Hao also realized what Shi Miaomiao was up to. "So you’re thinking the same thing! Shi Miaomiao, have you looked at yourself in the mirror? Trying to get a toad to marry a swan?"

"Fine, if you speak so maliciously, don’t blame me for being rude!" Shi Miaomiao snarled.

Unable to defeat him in a fair fight, she decided to use poison.

After all, today, Bai Hao was not allowed to speak!

Bai Hao wasn’t going to let her off easily. If she succeeded in this proposal, the Bai family would forever be under the Shi family’s thumb!

The two were seething with rage, ready to make a move.

Chu Yang was dumbfounded. Why were they about to fight?

Just as they were about to take action, Siheng and Nanli arrived. With a flick of his sleeve, Siheng summoned a gentle breeze that separated them.

Siheng’s expression hardened. “Do you think Jialan Celestial Mountain is a place for petty squabbles? If you want to fight, take it outside!”

Nanli watched them argue and immediately guessed why they were about to clash.

Shi Miaomiao she could understand, but it was surprising that Bai Hao had the same idea.

She gave a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth and said, "I advise you both to stop before you embarrass yourselves. It will be hard to face each other in the future."

Shi Miaomiao had previously mentioned this to Nanli.

Though Nanli had rejected her outright, Shi Miaomiao wasn’t asking to marry Nanli—she wanted to become Chu Yang’s Dao companion. She had never directly inquired about it, so how could she know there was no chance?

She added, "Nanli, you should ask your fourth brother."

Bai Hao also said, "Yes, you should ask him."

Chu Yang, increasingly confused, listened to his sixth sister and realized she seemed to know what was going on.

With both of them trying to speak, he decided to ask Nanli directly, "Sixth sister, what exactly are they trying to say?"

Nanli raised an eyebrow. "Fourth brother, do you really want to know?"

"Of course," Chu Yang thought for a moment. "Just tell me. Have they been acting strangely these past few days, staring at me? Are they after my Fire Cloud Spell or trying to learn some other technique? If there’s something, just say it. If I can help, I won’t hold back."

Nanli smiled thinly. "Unfortunately, they don’t want your techniques. They want you."

Siheng, who hadn’t been aware of this, couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

But he quickly straightened his face.

Chu Yang still didn’t understand. "Want me? Do they want me to become an honorary elder?"

Crimson Nine Lands chuckled and crossed his arms proudly. "If they want my master to become an honorary elder of your Shi family or Bai family, the price... well, I doubt you can afford it."

Shi Miaomiao and Bai Hao were anxious.

But with Siheng present, neither of them dared to speak out of turn.

Nanli rubbed her forehead and said, "Fourth brother, they want to discuss a marriage proposal with you. They want you to become their Dao companion."

An honorary elder and a son-in-law?

Of course, the choice was clear: son-in-law!

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang immediately took two steps back, his face filled with horror as he stared at them.

Shi Miaomiao and Bai Hao hurriedly nodded.

One of them said, "I am the head of the Shi family. After you marry me, not only will you have the Shi family backing you, but also an endless supply of medicinal pills!"

The other said, "The fifth of the Bai family is beautiful, talented, and kind-hearted. She is undoubtedly the best choice for a Dao companion! What are the medicinal pills from the Shi family worth? The Bai family has numerous technique manuals. If you marry into the Bai family, you can study them all!"

Bai Hao had known Chu Yang for many days and understood his nature well.

Medicinal pills and Spirit Mines had little appeal to Chu Yang, but technique manuals and weapons were a different story.

He puffed out his chest and shot a provocative glance at Shi Miaomiao, feeling his offer was far superior. The Shi family couldn’t compare.

He believed Chu Yang would undoubtedly make the wisest and most advantageous choice!

However, Chu Yang remained horrified, glancing back and forth between them.

"Crimson Nine Lands!" He shouted.

The Ware Elf transformed into a long spear.

Chu Yang seized it and, with a swift motion, darted out of the courtyard, leaving behind only one parting word: "Farewell!!!"