Danzun War God

Chapter Fourteen: Rescuing Chen Wei

Chen Wei's eyes lit up. After listening to Han Qi's explanation, he immediately asked, "Now that you've sealed the beast within me, I won't have any more outbursts, right?"

Han Qi glanced at Chen Wei and said, "Sealing your beastly nature won't fundamentally solve your problem. Right now, Lone Wolf Star is only getting closer to us. Once it gets as close as possible, I don't know if the seal will still be effective."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wei's face immediately filled with worry again, and he lowered his head and stopped speaking.

Han Qi thought that the Beast Imprint Technique might help Chen Wei control his bestial nature, but he didn't know Chen Wei's background or whether he was friend or foe. So he said, "Ancient Heavenly Wolf bloodline, one in ten thousand. I wonder where your ancestors came from, and whether any of your clansmen have experienced this before?"

Chen Weisui looked up cautiously at Han Qi, struggling with the decision of whether or not to tell Han Qi about his background.

Han Qi observed Chen Wei's changing expression until Chen Wei seemed troubled, then said calmly, "Young Master Chen, there's no need to be so troubled. If you have something difficult to say, you don't have to."

Chen Wei immediately felt embarrassed and hurriedly said, "Han's salary saved my life, and I didn't intend to hide it, but I don't know where to begin." After a slight pause, seeing that Han Qi didn't speak, he continued, "Does Young Master Han know about Muyun City?"

Han Qi was taken aback when he heard the name Muyun City, then simply nodded, feeling quite puzzled. As far as he knew, there was no family with the surname Chen in Muyun City. He said, "I know a little about this place."

Chen Wei continued, "Fifteen years ago, there was a family in Muyun City called the Nangong family. Young Master Han has probably heard of them." He then looked out the window with a sorrowful expression, which stirred up her painful memories.

At this moment, Han Qi could no longer remain calm. Over a decade ago, the Nangong family had been wiped out, an event long forgotten in Muyun City. In a single night, all seventy-plus members of the family were slaughtered, including maids and servants; not a single one was spared, not even the Nangong family's guard dog was beheaded. The horrific scene instilled fear in Muyun City. Every household locked their doors, and the streets of Muyun City were deserted. Many who witnessed the tragedy still felt the shadow of the tragedy. Rumors circulated that the Nangong and Lu families had clashed over the Earth Fire resources, and that the Lu family, in collusion with other sects, had massacred the entire Nangong family.

Han Qi then asked, "Are you from the Nangong family?"

Chen Wei nodded slightly and said, "I am the only survivor of the Nangong family. I am Nangong Weichen. I was unmarried at the time and hid in a rice jar, which saved me from disaster. After I escaped, I was rescued by the passing Void Daoist and given to an ordinary family."

Chen Wei sighed softly as he spoke. He continued, "Until a year ago, when the Void Daoist reappeared, he told me about my past. From then on, I would have an attack every full moon. Later, I could only hide in the mountains. But there was a strange phenomenon: every time I had an attack, my cultivation would break through." After saying this, Chen Wei stopped talking, turned to look out the window, and said no more. This secret had been weighing on his heart, and now that he had spoken it, he finally felt much lighter.

Han Qi listened for a moment and then said, "I'm also from Muyun City, and I've heard a bit about the Lu family's evil deeds. I wonder what your plans are next?"

Upon hearing that Han Qi was also from Muyun City, Chen Wei was immediately startled and turned to look at Han Qi warily. He instantly regretted saying so much without knowing Han Qi's background.

Han Qi smiled slightly and said, "You don't need to be nervous. I have no ill intentions and will not reveal your affairs. In addition, I have a set of mental techniques that may help you control the beast within you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wei knelt on one knee, extremely excited, and said, "I cannot thank you enough. From now on, you are my elder brother. After I avenge the extermination of my clan, I will follow you to repay your kindness." He then bowed deeply.

Han Qi quickly pulled Chen Wei up and said, "You fool, why did you just agree to this? I happen to be short-handed, so it's good for you to come with me. Do you know where your enemy is?"

Chen Wei chuckled and said, "Of course I know. I've already found out that the murderer who wiped out my entire clan back then is in the Xuantian Sect. He is none other than the current Grand Elder of the Xuantian Sect, Lu Hongsheng." After saying that, he sighed and his expression darkened as he continued, "But this old ghost has never come out. I heard that his cultivation is close to the Eternal Life Realm. I must kill him if I get the chance."

"There's no need to rush to kill him. We can kill him together after our cultivation levels have improved. My feud with the Lu family isn't over yet," Han Qi said calmly.

“Brother is right. What are our plans next?” Chen Wei asked.

Han Qi said calmly, "The Xuantian Sect will be recruiting disciples next month, and I plan to join. There's something that needs to be settled at the Xuantian Sect. Do you know what connection the Xuantian Sect has with the Situ family of Huoyun City?"

Chen Wei chuckled and said, "I did investigate this matter a couple of days ago. The Xuan Tian Sect's leader, Patriarch Situ, is the brother of Situ Wuyai, the former city lord of Huoyun City. That's the relationship."

After Chen Wei finished speaking, Han Qi nodded and said, "No wonder the Situ family is so arrogant in Fire Cloud City?"

Han Qi looked at Chen Wei and pondered for a long time before speaking: "You don't know about the matter of Daoist Xukong, do you? Just a few days ago, the Seven Star Palace, which was under the control of Daoist Xukong, was wiped out by a person called Old Monster Wuji, and even Daoist Xukong was not spared."

"What? Master Xukong...!" Chen Wei said excitedly, his eyes reddening. Master Xukong had saved his life, and now he was dying a violent death, without ever having the chance to repay that debt of gratitude.

Chen Wei calmed himself down and said, "What you say is true, brother, but it concerns the life and death of our benefactor. I wonder where you got this information?"

Han Qi then told Chen Wei everything he had seen at the Seven Stars Palace.

Chen Wei said angrily, "I will not even spare the corpse of my benefactor. I will never let this old monster Wuji go. I will definitely avenge my benefactor."

Han Qi patted Chen Wei on the shoulder and said, "Of course we must avenge this. Right now, our mission is to strengthen ourselves, otherwise we'll just be throwing our lives away." After saying that, Han Qi removed the Beast Seal Manual from his Qiankun Ring and handed it to Chen Wei, saying, "This Beast Seal Manual has two main functions. The first half is for sealing beastly instincts, and the second half is a mental technique for controlling beastly instincts. You especially need to thoroughly understand the second half and strive to control the beastly instincts within your body as soon as possible."

Chen Wei took the animal skin book, nodded heavily, and said, "Don't worry, brother, I won't slack off."

Han Qi thought for a moment and then said to Chen Wei, "Since you consider me your elder brother, I won't treat you badly. I'll find you a place to stay tomorrow. During this time, you should focus on comprehending the Beast Seal Technique."