Chaos Spirit Field

Master Gui truly hated to offend Qian Dafu, but if he let Zhao Shanhe go, he wouldn't be able to report to the Qingqiu clan. Helplessly, he found an excuse, saying, "Brother Qian, it's not that I mean to stop you. I simply have a reason. Zhao Shanhe has signed a soul contract with the Gao family and the Pixiu clan. Until this matter is properly resolved and the soul contract is released, he shouldn't leave Demon King City. I hope Brother Qian will understand."

Upon hearing this, Qian Dafu narrowed his eyes and replied with a smile, "Brother Turtle, what you said is not without reason, but my son-in-law, Zhao Shanhe, is only at the Foundation Establishment stage. I don't think he would sign a contract with important figures from the two clans. The Gao family and the Pixiu clan will at least give me some face. I must take my son-in-law away today. Please make it easier for me, Brother Turtle."

Seeing that this excuse wasn't going to work, Master Gui knew he couldn't get away with it any longer, so he changed his strategy and said bluntly, "Brother Qian, from what I understand, Zhao Shanhe doesn't seem to be your son-in-law, right? Why are you getting involved in this mess?"

Qian Dafu knew that Zhao Shanhe had a lot to offer, so he said helplessly, "Brother Turtle, family disgrace should not be aired in public. My third daughter and Zhao Shanhe have already secretly agreed to spend their lives together, and she's been suicidal at home. How pitiful are all the parents in the world."

At this moment, Tushan Qingyao came over and said, "Greetings, Alliance Leader Qian. I am honored to meet you. Zhao Shanhe is still a pure Yang, so why would he secretly marry your daughter?"

Qian Dafu remained calm and said with a smile, "Miss Qingyao, I'm afraid you've misinterpreted the term 'secret engagement'. Zhao Shanhe promised my daughter that he would marry her as soon as he reached the Jindan stage. Alas! When a girl grows up, she can't be kept at home. Every family has its own problems!"

Tushan Qingyao was speechless. This old fox, Qian Dafu, was just talking nonsense, and he couldn't refute her. The Demon Ancestor's resurrection couldn't be separated from Zhao Shanhe, so she naturally couldn't compromise. The Qingqiu clan was now in decline, and the Merchant Alliance was no pushover. She knew full well that this would come at a price. So, she asked, "Alliance Leader Qian, what price would the Qingqiu clan have to pay to make you change your mind and choose someone else as your son-in-law?"

"The Merchant Alliance is interested in developing trade with the Sea Clan. We hope Miss Qingyao can mediate and assist."

Tushan Qingyao pondered for a moment and then responded, "I can only help introduce you to Young Master Long San."

Qian Dafu didn't hesitate at all and immediately replied, "Then it's settled."

Zhao Shanhe could never have imagined that Qian Dafu, whom he regarded as his lifeline, would sell him out so easily. Indeed, it is better to rely on oneself than on others.

Gui Zhenren was a little upset after being tricked by Qian Dafu. He returned to his cave and found Zhao Shanhe and said, "Zhao boy, don't waste your time. Qian Dafu sold you out."

Zhao Shanhe replied calmly, "Senior, I have no relationship with Qian Dafu to begin with. There's no question of selling him. As for the status of son-in-law, it was just a pretense he used to get rid of you. You were deceived by him. Today's cause will have tomorrow's consequences. I'm an unlucky person, always causing trouble. There might be some unpredictable changes. For safety's sake, you should persuade the Demon Ancestor to find someone else."

Master Gui was silent for a moment, then tossed over a storage bag and said, "Zhao kid, just accept your fate. This is my compensation to you."

Zhao Shanhe checked his storage bag and said, "Thank you for your generous gift, Senior. How many years do I have left?"

"Three years, work hard on your cultivation. It's better to rely on yourself than on others."

"Thank you for your teachings, Senior. I will keep them in my heart. If nothing else, I will go and practice."

At that moment, Zhao Shanhe finally saw through the true nature of the world of immortal cultivation. In this world, weakness is a sin, destined to be dominated by the powerful. In reality, no matter which world, the cruelty is the same. Just like in his previous life, ordinary people had no recourse for complaints, while the children of powerful figures changed the rules of the game with a single complaint. As Master Gui said, "It is better to rely on yourself than on others." Only by becoming strong enough can one control one's own destiny.

The Merchant Alliance's three-month trade in Demon King City had finally concluded. They had successfully taken away countless spirit stones and various precious spiritual herbs and materials, making a fortune. With the help of Tushan Qingyao, Qian Dafu had opened up trade routes with the Sea Clan. As for the abandoned Zhao Shanhe, who even remembered him?

Perhaps it was only his few close female friends. For over two years, there had been no news from Zhao Shanhe. Tantai Mingyue came to Tantai Mieming again to inquire about the situation. She asked, "Grandpa, is there still no news about my husband?"

Tan Tai Mieming didn't know how to respond, so he could only console him, "Mingyue, Zhao Shanhe is a very clever kid, nothing will happen to him. The higher your cultivation level, the more help you can provide to him."

"Grandpa, if there is any news from my husband, please inform me immediately."

Tan Tai Mingyue left, and Tan Tai Mieming fell into deep thought. It was just his guess that Zhao Shanhe was taken away by Master Gui. He couldn't let the Chamber of Commerce and the Alchemy Alliance go to the demon tribe to rescue him based on his guess. Then again, even if it was true, the two major forces would still offend the demon tribe for Zhao Shanhe.

"who?"

Tantai Mieming suddenly felt an unfamiliar spiritual presence sweep through him, a presence no less powerful than his own! When had the Qingniu Sect ever possessed such a master? He immediately followed the direction of the presence, but found no suspicious figures. Just as he was wondering, he saw another person who was giving him a headache—Yang Hui.

Yang Hui stepped forward and asked anxiously, "Master Tantai, is there any news about my brother?"

Tantai Mieming shook his head helplessly and replied, "Yang Hui, I don't know where Zhao Shanhe has gone, and he hasn't even mentioned coming back with any news. But don't worry, with Zhao Shanhe's wit and intelligence, nothing should go wrong."

After hearing this, Yang Hui's eyes flashed with determination, and he said something without beginning or ending: "If my brother really encounters an accident, I will make those who hurt him pay a heavy price!" After that, he turned and left.

Watching Yang Hui's retreating figure, a chill welled up in Tantai Mieming's heart. He muttered to himself, "Who was responsible for that spiritual awareness just now? Could it be her? She's reached the Nascent Soul stage in just two years... Maybe I'm just overthinking it."

Luo Tianshuang saw Yang Hui coming back and couldn't wait to ask, "Yang Hui, what did the Sect Leader say? Is there any news about my husband?"

Yang Hui comforted her, "Sister-in-law, my brother is so powerful, there will naturally be no danger. The higher your cultivation level, the better you will be able to assist my brother in the future. So for now, you should concentrate on your cultivation."

"I understand." Luo Tianshuang always felt that Yang Hui was a little mysterious, and she always had a bad premonition in her heart.