In the Yunhai Starfield, there is the Qianlan Holy Land.
Chen Qingyuan stayed at the foot of a nearby mountain and took out the sound - transmission jade talisman for Han Shan, saying, "Old Han, I'm here."
When he noticed the jade talisman flickering, Han Shan checked it, and his eyes brightened.
Not long after, Han Shan put aside what he was doing and hurried out.
It was a joyful reunion between the two brothers.
"Brother Chen, why are you here?" Han Shan slapped Chen Qingyuan's shoulder hard, with a bright smile.
"Just came to see you," Chen Qingyuan said.
He took out two pots of fine wine, and the two brothers found a place with a beautiful view to sit down, drink wine, and chat.
After chatting for a while, Han Shan mentioned the matter from more than ten years ago, "Didn't you have an appointment to fight with Wu Junyan back then? Why was there no follow - up?"
"There was an accident," Chen Qingyuan replied.
"What accident?" Han Shan asked curiously.
"I'll tell you later," Chen Qingyuan said. Without the permission of the Dao - Yi Academy, he didn't want to expose his identity for the time being to avoid unnecessary trouble.
"Okay," Han Shan said, and then he sighed, "Alas!"
"Why are you sighing? Is there something troubling you?" Chen Qingyuan asked. He had rushed here quickly because he was worried about Han Shan's situation.
"Yes, and it's very complicated," Han Shan said, taking a big gulp of wine.
"Tell me about it," Chen Qingyuan said. In fact, he already had a general idea through Murong Wenxi's investigation.
"To make a long story short, more than 300 years ago, my master picked me up, and I became a disciple of the Qianlan Holy Land. Some days ago, some mysterious people found me and said that I am the legitimate son of the main branch of the Four Sage Sect," Han Shan said.
He stared at Chen Qingyuan, wanting to see his reaction.
However, Chen Qingyuan remained calm, which made Han Shan lose any sense of anticipation.
"Why aren't you surprised?" Han Shan frowned and asked softly.
"I already knew about it not long ago," Chen Qingyuan said with an indifferent look.
"Where did you learn about it?" Han Shan's eyes shone with a strange light. He had been keeping this news secret, and even his master didn't know.
"The Murong family told me," Chen Qingyuan replied.
"Oh, I see. The Murong family is indeed very good at gathering intelligence. It's not strange that they know," Han Shan said, suddenly realizing.
"Looking at the Northern Wilderness, the Four Sage Sect is a first - class force. If you become the legitimate son of the main branch of the Four Sage Sect, isn't that a good thing?" Chen Qingyuan asked, taking a sip of wine.
"Good? What a joke!" Han Shan cursed in a low voice. "Before, I was free. As long as I didn't violate my personal bottom line, I could do whatever I wanted. Since the people from the Four Sage Sect came, they have forced a lot of ideas on me. They also said that my master is not qualified to teach me and asked me to cut ties with my master. I was furious at that time. If my master hadn't been kind - hearted enough to pick me up, I would have died long ago."
"Have the people from the Four Sage Sect made things difficult for you?" Chen Qingyuan asked, with a somewhat unfriendly look in his eyes.
No matter what kind of first - class force it is, only Chen Qingyuan can bully his brother, and no one else can.
Since becoming brothers with the black python, Chen Qingyuan has had confidence in his heart and is not afraid of former powerful forces.
So what about the Four Sage Sect? Is it better than the Dao - Yi Academy?
"No, they haven't," Han Shan shook his head. "It's just that I don't like the rules of the Four Sage Sect, and I don't want to compete for power with the peers of the main - branch descendants."
"If you don't want to, then don't do it. If you encounter trouble that you can't solve, call me anytime," Chen Qingyuan said seriously.
"What's the use of calling you? It's the Four Sage Sect! It is said that there are top - level powerful beings in charge, and more than one," Han Shan thought.
If there were really problems, Han Shan wouldn't drag Chen Qingyuan into trouble. This is his own karma, and he must face it himself.
"Don't be afraid. As long as you are wronged, I will definitely solve the problem for you," Chen Qingyuan said, putting his arm around Han Shan's shoulder with a smile on his lips.
"You're just bragging," Han Shan said, not believing a word.
The two brothers enjoyed the cool breeze and the beautiful scenery while chatting for a long time.
"I heard that the second son of the main branch of the Four Sage Sect might come to find you. Be careful," Chen Qingyuan reminded Han Shan.
"Okay, I got it," Han Shan's expression stiffened a little, and he nodded slowly.
The second son of the main branch is Han Shan's younger brother.
Alas!
The younger brother he has never met probably doesn't come with good intentions.
Han Shan couldn't avoid it, so he could only take things as they come.
"Old Han, take this," Chen Qingyuan said, taking out an extremely precious jade pendant.
"Is it a mother - son jade pendant?" Han Shan asked with a puzzled look.
The mother - son jade pendant consists of two halves. No matter which half is damaged, the other half will sense it immediately and shatter.
This kind of jade pendant is extremely precious. When one piece is broken, the other piece will show the specific location at the moment of shattering. It can save lives at critical times, and ordinary sects are not qualified to own it.
"If you encounter insoluble trouble and crush the jade pendant, I will arrive as soon as possible," Chen Qingyuan said, pushing the jade pendant into Han Shan's hand, while keeping the other half for himself.
This item was obtained from the Dao - Yi Academy. When Chen Qingyuan first became Yu Chenran's disciple, he received many gifts, including a dozen or so pairs of mother - son jade pendants.
"Okay, I'll keep it," Han Shan said, not refusing. "Old Chen, you've suddenly become so concerned about me that I'm a bit uncomfortable."
"So?" Chen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow.
"Why don't you hit me? Otherwise, I feel uneasy," Han Shan said, opening his arms and closing his eyes.
"Get lost," Chen Qingyuan scolded with a laugh.
"Come to think of it, if I really encounter big trouble, and it must be related to the Four Sage Sect, can you really solve the problem?" Han Shan asked.
It's not that Han Shan doesn't trust Chen Qingyuan, but he doesn't want to drag Chen Qingyuan into trouble and harm his brother.
In Han Shan's eyes, Chen Qingyuan is just a disciple of the Xuanqing Sect in the Fuliu Starfield. Although he is one of the Ten Outstanding Figures of the Northern Wilderness, he ultimately has no background.
"Yes," Chen Qingyuan said, patting Han Shan's shoulder with a look that couldn't be questioned.
"Okay, I'll remember," Han Shan nodded heavily, believing that Chen Qingyuan wouldn't do something stupid and must have some hidden cards.
"After chatting for so long, I should go back. Next time we meet, it's your turn to treat me to a drink," Chen Qingyuan said.
This time, the two brothers drank a dozen pots of wine, all paid for by Chen Qingyuan. What a loss!
"Sure," Han Shan said, watching Chen Qingyuan leave, feeling warm in his heart.
In the Fuliu Starfield, there is the Xuanqing Sect.
The security is very strict, and no outsiders are allowed to enter.
Since Lin Changsheng returned injured, the matter of the Devil's Cave has been temporarily suppressed, and there will be no changes within a hundred years.
The Xuanqing Sect is worried that some hostile forces will take the opportunity to sneak in, so they have closed the sect and refused all visiting Daoists.
"Is there something wrong?" Chen Qingyuan came to the mountain entrance, looked at the open sect - protecting formation, frowned, and was full of worry.