After various mysterious investigations, there was nothing unusual about Chen Qingyuan's body."Could it be that we are overthinking?"Everyone was still very hesitant. The younger brother who had been dead for a hundred years suddenly came back to life. Could it be that he had been possessed by some powerful being?
Seeing that everyone was still a bit uncertain, Chen Qingyuan looked at Protector Elder Dong Wenjun sitting in the first seat on the left and couldn't help saying, "Elder Brother Dong, I remember that a hundred and fifty years ago, you took me and stole the Spirit Crane that Elder Sister had painstakingly cultivated for many years."
Hearing this, Elder Brother Dong blushed instantly and dodged his gaze.
Then, Chen Qingyuan followed his gaze and said, "Elder Brother Qian, when you hid a thousand top-grade spirit stones from your wife back then, have you confessed now?"
Elder Brother Qian's eyebrows twitched, his eyes widened, and his expression was panicked, as if he was afraid of being overheard.
"Elder Brother Wang, last time you told me that the fairies in Xiaoyi Palace are very beautiful, ten times more beautiful than your wife. Does your wife know about this?"
As soon as these words came out, Elder Brother Wang's ear was twisted red by his wife sitting next to him, and he grimaced in pain.
"Elder Brother Yu, you owe me three thousand seven hundred top-grade spirit stones. Should you pay me back?"
"Elder Brother Ling, have you opened the treasure box at home? What good things are inside?"
When Chen Qingyuan still wanted to continue speaking, the elders quickly covered Chen Qingyuan's mouth and kept giving him looks, saying, "Younger brother, don't talk anymore.""I can be sure that this is younger brother. There's no mistake."
"Yes, yes, absolutely correct."
"Definitely younger brother without a doubt."
Everyone expressed their support, confirming that Chen Qingyuan had not been possessed.
"Stinky brat, didn't we agree to keep secrets forever? What are you doing?"
The elders secretly transmitted voices to Chen Qingyuan, making his ears buzz.
All right. Now everyone is convinced. No one doubts anymore. Only the extremely terrifying possibility of being possessed by a powerful being can invade one's memories. But even if memories can be taken over, one's personality and temperament cannot be copied.
Chen Qingyuan's sly personality and the faint smile at the corner of his mouth made everyone unable to have the slightest doubt and be sure that it was younger brother.If I have to tell these secrets, I can prove that I am myself.
Alas! This can't be blamed on me.
Chen Qingyuan showed helplessness. In order to prove his innocence, he could only sacrifice the elders.
"Younger brother, continue talking! Why don't you talk anymore?"
On the right, the elder sisters had gloomy expressions and sharp gazes.
As things developed to this point, the elders temporarily lost their joy at Chen Qingyuan's return.
"Well, I'm a bit tired. I'll go back and rest."
Chen Qingyuan coughed a few times and ran away in a flash.
Soon, there was a commotion in the main hall, and even a fight broke out directly.
Without cultivation, Chen Qingyuan asked the disciples on duty to help and sent himself to the cave that had been idle for a hundred years.
Chen Qingyuan ate some things, lay on the bed and thought.
Suddenly, a voice came: "You brat just came back and made such a big commotion. It really gives people a headache!"
"Elder Brother." Chen Qingyuan quickly got up and saw Lin Dashan who had already entered the room.
Lin Dashan was wearing a purple robe, with graying temples and an immortal demeanor.
The noise in the main hall made his ears hurt. Lin Dashan was too lazy to deal with everyone's affairs. He found an excuse and left directly and came here.
"Your spiritual root is broken. Elder Brother can't help you."
After confirming that Chen Qingyuan had not been possessed, Lin Dashan put away his stern expression in the main hall and looked worried.
"It's okay. Being an ordinary person is also good."
Chen Qingyuan grinned, indicating that he didn't care.
"Back then, Elder Brother should have forcibly stopped you. Then this disaster wouldn't have happened. Alas!"
A hundred years ago, Lin Dashan thought that the Tianyuan Forbidden Area was extremely dangerous and advised Chen Qingyuan many times not to enter.However, Chen Qingyuan was determined and made it clear that he must go. There was nothing Lin Dashan could do but nod in agreement.
Until now, Lin Dashan still doesn't understand why Chen Qingyuan was so insistent on going to Tianyuan. Obviously, with Chen Qingyuan's talent, even if he didn't get amazing opportunities, he could still rise rapidly and even reach the peak.
"This is not Elder Brother's fault. Don't blame yourself."Chen Qingyuan poured a cup of tea for Lin Dashan and smiled slightly.
Back then, Chen Qingyuan seemed to be pulled by some force and couldn't control himself from wanting to enter Tianyuan. Chen Qingyuan himself didn't understand this situation."In the future, what are your plans?"
Lin Dashan had no intention of drinking tea. His mind was full of Chen Qingyuan's affairs."I have my own arrangements. Elder Brother don't worry."
Regarding his future life, Chen Qingyuan already had a plan. Having his cultivation abolished and his spiritual root broken was a disaster in the eyes of others, but for Chen Qingyuan, it was nothing.
"Okay." Lin Dashan understood Chen Qingyuan's personality and knew that no one could change what was certain: "Elder Brother will try his best to help you rebuild your foundation."
Chen Qingyuan pursed his lips and smiled without answering."There's something I don't know how to say."
This time, apart from coming to see Chen Qingyuan, it was also because of this matter."Elder Brother, just say it." Chen Qingyuan and Lin Dashan sat in the courtyard, feeling very relaxed.
"Xiaoyi Palace and Tianyu Sect are preparing to form an alliance." Lin Dashan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "This alliance concerns...Bai Xixue."Hearing this, Chen Qingyuan's eyelids twitched slightly.
Bai Xixue from Xiaoyi Palace once had an engagement with Chen Qingyuan.
At that time, Chen Qingyuan was a famous pride of heaven in the Northern Wasteland, and countless women were infatuated with him.
Before, when Chen Qingyuan was training outside, he met Bai Xixue and they developed feelings for each other. Therefore, after both sects learned of this, they made an engagement and planned to get married at an appropriate time in the future.
Who would have thought that later, the incident in the Tianyuan Forbidden Area happened. Everyone thought Chen Qingyuan was dead, and no one mentioned the engagement anymore.
Now that Chen Qingyuan has returned, things are not so simple."Is this the decision of both sects or Bai Xixue's own wish?"Chen Qingyuan's expression became a bit solemn.
"It is said that the Young Sect Master of Tianyu Sect gave Bai Xixue a divine pill to help her break through her cultivation and reach the Nascent Soul Realm. In my opinion, since Bai Xixue accepted the other party's kindness, she must have no intention of refusing."
Lin Dashan told what he knew.
In terms of cultivation, it is divided into: Postcelestial Realm, Antecelestial Realm, Yellow Spirit Realm, Mysterious Spirit Realm, Earth Spirit Realm, and Celestial Spirit Realm.These are the six realms of the physical body and are the foundation of the path of cultivation.
Going further up, there are Nascent Soul Realm, Infant Soul Realm, Transforming Spirit Realm, Merging Body Realm, Tribulation Realm, and Mahayana Realm.A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan was a cultivator at the Infant Soul Realm and was praised as the leader of the younger generation in the Northern Wasteland."When will the official alliance take place?"Chen Qingyuan's eyes were complicated as he asked softly."In a year."
After calculating the time, Lin Dashan replied.
"I see." Chen Qingyuan nodded slightly and said nothing more.
"Younger brother, since you are still alive, then your engagement with Bai Xixue is naturally void. Also, Xiaoyi Palace will send someone over. She may also come."Lin Dashan was worried about this and was afraid that Chen Qingyuan would be hurt.
"It's okay if she comes. Let's see how she chooses."
Chen Qingyuan didn't show strong emotions and always maintained a calm demeanor."I'm afraid..." Lin Dashan wanted to say something but stopped.
"Elder Brother, I'm tired. I want to rest for a while."Chen Qingyuan interrupted Lin Dashan's words and rubbed his temples."Okay, then Elder Brother won't disturb you."
Lin Dashan took a deep look at Chen Qingyuan, stood up and walked slowly outside.In a few days, the news of Chen Qingyuan's resurrection spread everywhere, causing a sensation.At the same time, the news that Chen Qingyuan had become a cripple also spread, making countless people sigh and discuss.This news naturally reached the ears of the high-level leaders of Xiaoyi Palace.
To ensure that the alliance was not disrupted, Xiaoyi Palace immediately sent someone to deal with it.Two days later, a highly respected female elder from Xiaoyi Palace came.The elder was named Yao Susu. She was middle-aged but still charming.
The way Xuangingzong received guests made Yao Susu unable to find any faults. However, what needed to be said still had to be said. She couldn't come in vain: "Sect Master, can I see Elder Chen Qingyuan?"
"Yes." Lin Dashan sighed inwardly. On the surface, there was no emotional fluctuation. He sent someone to inform Chen Qingyuan.When Chen Qingyuan learned of this, he asked the disciple who delivered the message to drive the spiritual treasure and brought himself to the council hall.Inside the hall, mist was curling up, as if in the clouds.
As Chen Qingyuan entered, everyone's gazes were cast over.Yao Susu sized up Chen Qingyuan and secretly investigated. She thought to herself, "Sure enough, he is crippled. What a pity!"Thinking back to that year, Chen Qingyuan was astonishing in the Northern Wasteland.At this moment, he had become a cripple with his spiritual root completely broken.
"Elder Brother."Chen Qingyuan bowed to Sect Master Lin Dashan and then sat down on an empty seat beside him.Today, Chen Qingyuan was wearing a light blue robe. His long hair was held in place by a wooden hairpin like ink."Elder Yao sees me. What's the matter?"Chen Qingyuan knew very well but still asked.
"When facing everyone, I'll just say it directly. If I offend you, please forgive me."The reason why Yao Susu was sent here was because she was Bai Xixue's master."Say it." Chen Qingyuan nodded.Everyone was silent and gave Chen Qingyuan the right to handle this matter.
No matter what Chen Qingyuan had become, he was still everyone's younger brother and could not be humiliated by others. If Xiaoyi Palace dared to be disrespectful to Chen Qingyuan, Xuangingzong would not be afraid to turn against them."Back then, Elder Chen and my disciple Bai Xixue had a verbal engagement. Originally, the alliance between the two families was a great joy. However, a hundred years ago, Elder Chen entered Tianyuan. The soul lamp went out, and everyone thought Elder Chen had encountered misfortune. Therefore, Bai Xixue was in a daze for many years and slowly recovered later."
Yao Susu first put the blame on Chen Qingyuan and then showed Bai Xixue's affection and longing for Chen Qingyuan.Then, Yao Susu continued, "We all thought Elder Chen had encountered misfortune. Presumably, your sect also thinks so. Therefore, the verbal engagement back then is naturally void without discussion. Two years ago, Bai Xixue met the Young Sect Master of Tianyu Sect, developed a relationship, and made an engagement.""In terms of circumstances, our Xiaoyi Palace is not at fault. Bai Xixue also had no intention of breaking the agreement. This time I came here to make things clear to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Yao Susu flipped her right hand and took out a Qiankun bag. She took out the things inside: "Elder Chen can come back alive. Xiaoyi Palace is very happy for your sect. We have prepared some small gifts. Please accept them."A middle-grade spiritual vein was hovering over the council hall. This was a spiritual vein shrunk by a spatial technique. The real spiritual vein was hundreds of miles long and could produce many spirit stones for many disciples and elders to cultivate.This is not a small gift!
Although Yao Susu didn't make things very clear, everyone understood and couldn't find any faults.First, she explained the situation clearly, and then presented a generous gift. It was already very respectful to Xuangingzong.If Xuangingzong still insisted on making trouble, then it would be Xuangingzong's fault. After all, the engagement back then had no written proof. Xiaoyi Palace could come and apologize in person, which was already very good.
Xiaoyi Palace's apology was, first, to show that Xuangingzong could not be easily offended; second, to prevent Xuangingzong from causing trouble at that time."Younger brother, what do you think?"Lin Dashan didn't make a decision immediately but looked at Chen Qingyuan.