Creation of the Universe

Through Shen Yujin's description, Shen Zhan finally realized that the current Shen family is no longer the same as the Shen family three hundred years ago.

He couldn't help but start to feel worried. Seeing his family fall into decline, he didn't know where Chu Qiu was and what he was planning to do.

As for the Linglong Jiuqiao, it seems that it may not be possible to get it smoothly. Shen Zhan urgently needs to meet with Chu Qiu to understand the current specific situation.

That night, Shen Zhan stayed temporarily at Shen Yujin's house. He released a group of blue-flame blood-winged insects and they flew away. In less than an incense stick of time, Chu Qiu came to Shen Zhan with the guidance of the blood-winged insects.

"Brother, did the trip to Zhenwu Mountain go smoothly?"

Chu Qiu stepped forward and asked.

Shen Zhan told him, "It can be considered smooth sailing, but I haven't been able to completely find the answer I want. I can only continue to investigate. Let me first talk about your Chu family. I heard that the wedding is tomorrow, but behind the glamorous appearance lies the Chu family's current predicament.

How could you, the only ancestor in your family who has achieved enlightenment, just sit back and watch?"

"Brother, you've already heard about this. I was also surprised when I first arrived in Floating Cloud City. I never imagined that three hundred years would pass in the blink of an eye, and that our family would be on the brink of collapse."

Talking about his family's current situation, Chu Qiu's face was full of disappointment and helplessness.

He then continued, "Since I entered the Dao through calligraphy three hundred years ago, I have reduced my interactions with my family. I have never married or had children, so the Chu family that continues today is my cousin's lineage. Strictly speaking, the only relationship between us is the generation gap in the family tree.

Frankly speaking, I don't know how to face these descendants, let alone ask for the Linglong Jiuqiao."

There was a hint of bitterness in Chu Qiu's words.

Shen Zhan nodded sympathetically, "This is indeed not easy for you. If you don't want to come forward, then we can find other ways."

Chu Qiu is different from Meng Zhong, Chu Tiange and others. He is a talented man who has read the books of sages since childhood. Therefore, he follows the secular etiquette in his conduct. Although he is not pedantic, he values ​​benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness.

He had not had any dealings with the Chu family for over three hundred years, nor had he done anything for the descendants of the Chu family. If he were to ask for the Linglong Jiuqiao as soon as he showed up, he would definitely feel guilty about it.

Shen Zhan would not force Chu Qiu to do something he was unwilling to do, but instead began to consider another way to achieve the purpose of this trip.

"Thank you for your understanding, brother. What are your plans next?"

Chu Qiu was in a dilemma and felt bad.

Shen Zhan said, "It's actually quite simple. First, we naturally need to meet with Chu Tiankuo, the current head of the Chu family, and hear from him the current predicament the Chu family is facing. If tomorrow's marriage is a forced surrender that forces them to sacrifice the Second Miss Chu, then we can help the Chu family resolve this dilemma and send those Red Shirt Bandits away. Then, we'll have the confidence to bring up the matter of Linglong Jiuqiao later."

"Big brother is indeed thoughtful, but tomorrow is the wedding day. What identity should we use when we meet Chu Tiankuo?"

Shen Zhan smiled and said, "Chu Qiu, Chu Qiu, you are usually very smart and strategize, but why do you become so confused when it comes to your family affairs?"

"Big brother is right. I really lost my composure."

The next morning, Shen Zhan and Chu Qiu appeared in front of the tall and magnificent gate of the Chu family's mansion. Even if it was a few decades ago, this place was extremely prominent and admired by the people in the city.

But now, no matter how magnificent and splendid the Chu family mansion is, it can hardly conceal the fact that the family's fortune is rapidly declining.

Everything in the world will decline after reaching its peak, and the Chu family is no exception.

"We are looking for your master, Chu Tiankuo."

Chu Qiu stepped forward to explain his purpose. The young servant in front of him, who was carefully wiping the door lintel, accidentally pressed his dirty hand on the gilded "Chu" character on the plaque, leaving a dirty half handprint.

He hurriedly took a cloth and wiped it until it was no longer visible, then he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Excuse me, are you two here to congratulate me? But you're early, the wedding banquet doesn't start until tonight."

Chu Qiu explained, "We are old friends of Mr. Chu. We heard that his granddaughter is getting married today, so we came all the way here to congratulate her. We just want to meet your master and express our gratitude. We are not here to eat and drink tonight."

The servant scratched his head in confusion, thinking to himself, these two people look much younger than himself, how can they be old friends of the old gentleman?

Isn't the age difference too big?

But he didn't ask too much about such things, so he nodded and turned around to report.

Before the servant came back, a wedding procession arrived in front of the Chu family mansion with a lot of noise and noise. The sedan chair was carried by eight people, and the red makeup was ten miles long. The scene was so grand that it could not be surpassed. People around quickly gathered around, wanting to witness the grand ceremony of the Chu family's daughter's wedding with their own eyes.

"Everyone of the Chu family, come out! We've been ordered to take Miss Chu out of the city. Tell her to get ready quickly and not waste precious time!"

Shen Zhan saw a short, thin man with a wretched face standing up and shouting at the door of the Chu family mansion in a rough voice, his words and actions were extremely arrogant.

His brows gradually furrowed, and so did Chu Qiu beside him.

The two also noticed that there was no one who looked like the groom in the wedding procession, which was a bit too absurd.

"Eh? Which one of these is the groom?"

"I don't know. I didn't see it."

Some people in the crowd also started talking. The wedding procession had arrived at the Chu family's door, but the groom was reluctant to show up. This was a serious lack of etiquette. Could it be that this group of people didn't even notice that the groom was not in the procession?

"My master invites you into his house for a detailed discussion."

The servant just ran out in a hurry and delivered a message for Chu Tiankuo.

"What's there to talk about? It's come to this. Why don't you just send your daughter out? Why bother me to make this trip? It's so troublesome!"

The little man entered the mansion cursing, and at this time Shen Zhan and Chu Qiu disappeared without a trace.

Chu Tiankuo was waiting in front of the court. When he saw someone coming, he asked in a deep voice, "What's going on? You're a full hour ahead of schedule!"

"And where is your young master? Why didn't he come in?"

The little man sneered and said, "My young master had a few too many drinks last night and is still fast asleep. That's why the master specially ordered us to come and pick up the bride. Anyway, it's not a big deal, it's just a formality."

When Chu Tiankuo heard this ridiculous answer, his face instantly became extremely gloomy. The veins on his forehead bulged, and his hands were clenched into fists, trying his best to suppress the rage in his heart.