Chapter 261
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Chapter 261: Avoiding Trouble
Indeed, the tree desires tranquility, but the wind refuses to cease!
Upon returning home, Wang Chen pondered deeply and concluded that the middle-aged manager had not been deceiving him.
After Xin Han, the lord of Dongwu Town, took Hu Meiniang, a female cultivator from the Harmony Sect, as his consort, he established Wei Hall specifically for her brother, Lord Jin Snake Jun, appointing him as the hall master and entrusting him with the martial forces of the city lord’s office.
Xin Han was particularly enamored with Hu Meiniang; it was rumored that he spent an entire month solely engaged in dual cultivation with her, neglecting all other affairs.
Recently, when Xin Han entered closed-door cultivation, the governance of the town fell entirely into the hands of Hu Meiniang and her brother, Jin Liancheng.
Under such circumstances, it was impossible to believe that the old followers of Xin Han within the city lord’s office remained obedient!
Wang Chen suspected that the overt and covert conflicts between these factions were the root cause of the current chaos in Dongwu Town.
Now, with Hu Meiniang and her brother planning to conscript cultivators to build courtyards, it appeared that Wang Chen would also be included in their list.
This development greatly angered Wang Chen.
He had been quietly cultivating alone, never intentionally provoking anyone; why did trouble always seem to find him?
Even attempting to live in peace had become a challenge!
Should he consider solving the problem at its root?
A murderous intent suddenly stirred within Wang Chen.
Eliminating trouble through human means was undoubtedly one of the most effective methods.
However, upon careful consideration, he temporarily suppressed the urge to eliminate Hu Meiniang and Jin Liancheng.
Firstly, Wang Chen knew very little about the two; he was completely unaware of their true strength and capabilities.
Secondly, Hu Meiniang was always within the city lord’s office.
Wang Chen was not entirely confident that he could successfully assassinate a target in a stronghold that had been managed by a Purple Palace cultivator for many years.
One misstep could lead to his own downfall!
Nevertheless, he could not accept their conscription to build courtyards.
It was best to avoid trouble altogether!
After much deliberation, Wang Chen decided to leave.
Not permanently, but to temporarily step away and hide for a while.
Once Xin Han exited his hidden chamber and the town’s order was restored, he could return without issue.
Unless absolutely necessary, Wang Chen was reluctant to abandon the foundation he had established here.
Once he made a decision, his actions were swift and decisive.
The next morning, Wang Chen packed his belongings and prepared to leave Dongwu Town.
As he stepped outside, he encountered his neighbor, Chen Qi.
Noticing Wang Chen carrying a large load and appearing as if he were embarking on a long journey, Chen Qi was surprised and asked, “Wang Chen, are you leaving?”
It was freezing outside, and the continuous heavy snowfall had caused disasters.
While many fled the calamity to seek refuge in the town, it was rare to see someone venturing out!
"Yes," Wang Chen replied, having no intention of sneaking away. He seized the moment to explain his departure through his opponent’s words, "I need to visit some friends and family. I probably won’t return until after the New Year."
"Ah!" Chen Qi exclaimed, his face falling with disappointment. "I was hoping to invite you to join me for New Year’s Eve dinner!"
He was well aware that Wang Chen had always been a loner.
"Perhaps next time," Wang Chen suggested. "Brother Chen, could you keep an eye on my house while I’m away?"
Chen Qi thumped his chest confidently, "You can count on me!"
Though not the strongest, Chen Qi was more than capable of guarding the house, especially since he lived just across the way.
After saying goodbye to Chen Qi, Wang Chen departed from the town, heading straight for the northwest.
Once Dongwu Town was a distant memory and the surroundings turned desolate, he summoned the silver spiritual shuttle.
By then, Wang Chen had already altered his appearance!
Piloting the silver spiritual shuttle, he sped like lightning, covering five to six hundred miles in a single stretch.
Then, Wang Chen stowed the shuttle and continued on foot.
His destination was none other than Thunderstorm Valley!
In pursuit of mastering the Five Suns Thunder and Thunderbolt sword technique, Wang Chen had previously explored this unique area, renowned for its relentless winds and daily thunderstorms.
However, before he could enter, disciples from Wufeng Mountain intercepted him.
This confrontation led to Wang Chen killing Liu Yingxiu, the Golden Core seed from Wufeng Mountain!
This act created an unbridgeable rift between Wang Chen and Wufeng Mountain, forcing him to abandon his plans to cultivate in Thunderstorm Valley.
But this was only a temporary setback!
Although Thunderstorm Valley wasn’t the only place with frequent lightning strikes, Wang Chen, using the Yunyang Ten Thousand Mile Survey Map, found other locations unsuitable.
Cultivating techniques was a serious endeavor, not to be taken lightly, so Wang Chen temporarily set aside the Five Suns Thunder and Thunderbolt sword technique to focus on the Five Element Technique.
Yet, his desire for Thunderstorm Valley never waned.
The place was ideal—not situated on towering mountains or steep cliffs, and it seemed to brim with lightning power, making it a true haven for cultivation.
Once under the control of the Yunyang Sect, it was now firmly held by Wufeng Mountain, clearly a site of significant interest.
Though Wang Chen was unaware of the exact conditions within Thunderstorm Valley, he felt it would be perfect for his needs.
From afar, he could see lightning bolts striking down from the clouds above the valley!
The faint rumble of thunder reached his ears.
Learning from past experiences, Wang Chen didn’t rush in this time.
He donned a pure white snow garment and maximized the Perfected Level Breath Concealment Technique, stealthily approaching his target.
Finally, Wang Chen halted about ten miles from Thunderstorm Valley.
Going any further would greatly increase the risk of detection.
He chose a well-concealed spot, surrounded by towering trees blanketed in snow, making Thunderstorm Valley invisible from ten miles away.
Then, Wang Chen retrieved his tools from his storage bag.
It was time to dig!
Conventional methods wouldn’t allow Wang Chen, a "remnant" of the Yunyang Sect, to enter Thunderstorm Valley.
He was no longer a sect disciple.
Thus, he had to find another way.
Wang Chen’s plan was straightforward: to tunnel underground until he reached Thunderstorm Valley.
He intended to "steal lightning" right under Wufeng Mountain’s nose!
This idea was bold, but he was confident in its success.
First, the enemy would never anticipate it.
Second, Wang Chen had mastered the Perfected Level Earth and Stone Technique, excelling in underground excavation.
Once he began, Wang Chen, laden with storage bags, made swift progress.
To ensure safety, he first dug down several dozen meters to ensure that even a Golden Core’s divine sense couldn’t detect him.
He then created two escape tunnels and established safe exits.
After this, he started digging the main tunnel.
This main tunnel led straight to the ground beneath Thunderstorm Valley.
During the excavation, Wang Chen faced his biggest challenge: the underground rocks were exceptionally hard, requiring more energy than usual to soften the large stones into mud.
However, Wang Chen wasn’t daunted by the difficulties; he had ample patience and tackled the toughest parts like an ant gnawing on a bone, steadily advancing toward his goal.
Three days later, Wang Chen successfully tunneled to the underground of Thunderstorm Valley.
But he could go no further!
