Chapter 439

Chapter 439: Suspicion

The main force of the Qinyuan Sect arrived, and the main force of the Chimagong Sect appeared very soon as well.

The two sides began a true clash.

This magic battle held a different meaning compared to those previous. Neither side held back anymore, each fighting with their full strength.

Any discerning observer knew the decisive battle was about to commence.

Thus, countless people gathered around the Longfeng Mountain range, eager to know who would emerge victorious in The Great Battle.

Meanwhile, a shadow had also fallen over the Immortal City.

Because of this great battle, and to prevent the Chimagong Sect from striking elsewhere, the whole of Qinyuan City had entered a state of martial law.

Teams of Qinyuan Sect cultivators patrolled both the inner and outer city streets, far fewer people visible out and about.

On this day, Zhou Luo had already received news from Wang Lang that the main forces of the Chimagong Sect and the Qinyuan Sect had begun fighting.

But it remained unknown which way the situation would tilt.

Yet Zhou Luo was more concerned about the safety of his sons and daughters.

Previously, under the Qinyuan Sect’s protection, they had faced virtually no hardship.

But this great battle was no joke. Blades and swords had no eyes, and no one could guarantee their own safety.

To this end, he had spent a dozen days and nights, expending unknown amounts of materials and energy, preparing a large number of hidden cards for each of them.

This was the greatest help he, as their father, could offer.

Everything was destined by fate.

Zhou Luo set his mind aside and stood up, walking towards the rear garden.

Zhou Changtian held a wooden sword, idly swinging it about. Though no surge of spiritual energy appeared, each swing carried a peculiar, intangible sense of swordsmanship—actually seeming somewhat convincing.

Under Zhou Luo’s influence, this youngster was also walking the path of the sword.

Coincidentally, he had several superb sword techniques at hand, especially the Five Elements Sword Technique.

He intended to teach it to the boy later.

As he watched the toddler concentrate on destroying flowers infused with Illusionary Power, Ye Qian silently appeared beside him.

She had been in deep Closed-Door Training recently, even setting aside teaching their son Zhou Changtian.

“How is it?” Zhou Luo asked.

She had been at the late-stage Foundation Establishment for many years. The distance to forming the Golden Core wasn’t that vast now.

If she could ascend to the Golden Core stage before the conflict between the two Immortal Sects ended, matters would become much simpler.

Ye Qian shook her head: “The materials are insufficient. And it requires time to build up.”

The Golden Core stage was more difficult than imagined. Even with the boost from dual cultivation techniques, it wasn’t something achieved in one step.

The most critical issue was still the lack of materials.

Although Zhou Luo’s ventures in the Immortal City had grown large, sprawling across almost the entire Qinyuan Domain.

Materials needed for forming the Golden Core were rarely heard of, even by someone like Wang Lang. They were exceedingly difficult to find. Especially the five main ingredients. They were utterly unavailable on the market. Only an Immortal Sect as deeply rooted as the Qinyuan Sect could provide them.

"Don’t force yourself; take it slow." Zhou Luo did not say much.

This kind of thing was inevitable anyway, so he started preparing materials so early.

"Master, there is a letter for you."

Just then, a servant entered respectfully.

Zhou Luo took the letter and saw that it was from the manager of Tian Xia Restaurant inviting him to gather at the restaurant.

Since the other party became the new person in charge, Zhou Luo had not seen them even once.

He never thought they would actively seek him out now.

It seemed things had changed again.

"I’ll go have a look."

Saying this, Zhou Luo took the letter and walked out of Zhou Fu.

Tian Xia Restaurant.

Zhou Luo saw the familiar room.

Here, he had witnessed three managers of Tian Xia Restaurant; now it was the fourth.

As he entered the room, a middle-aged man in a green robe stood up and greeted him with a smile: "Pill Master Zhou."

"How should I address you, sir?" Zhou Luo asked with a cupped fist.

"My surname is Jin," the man said with a laugh.

"Surname Jin?"

Zhou Luo expressed doubt, as he remembered the person in charge during his first cooperation with Tian Xia Restaurant also had that surname.

"That’s correct. Jin Zhan is my younger brother," Manager Jin stated frankly without concealment.

Hearing this, Zhou Luo suddenly understood and nodded slightly.

Since this was Jin Zhan’s elder brother, it seemed there was no ill intent.

"Sit down, Pill Master Zhou," Manager Jin invited him to take a seat.

Once seated, the other party spoke again: "Pill Master Zhou, what do you think about Manager Long’s situation?"

Zhou Luo did not expect him to be so direct, jumping straight to mentioning Long Yunshuang.

His eyes flickered slightly; though this man’s brother had cooperated with him for a long time, some matters still called for caution.

So he spoke at a calm pace: "Manager Long and I don’t have much of a relationship; back then, entering the ruins together was merely a simple partnership."

Manager Jin smiled faintly.

"Pill Master Zhou, don’t worry, I’m not here to test you."

"In truth, although Elder Long Yunting has left Tian Xia Restaurant, the forces he built are still intact."

He did not utter these words aloud; rather, he employed a voice transmission technique.

As an elder of Tian Xia Restaurant, Long Yunting could not have done nothing all these years; even if he lost the succession fight, it only weakened his authority, not affecting his influence within Tian Xia Restaurant.

The meaning was obvious: Long Yunting could still sway Tian Xia Restaurant.

This somewhat surprised Zhou Luo. Observing the man’s demeanor, he asked: "Manager Jin, you aren’t hoping for me to help him or something, are you?"

Now he knew the man was part of Long Yunting’s group, but what did they want with him?

Manager Jin shook his head: "I know Pill Master Zhou has been inquiring about Elder Long Yunting’s affairs, so I wish to ask: what do you intend to do?"

As he said these words, he deliberately sat up straight; though his face wore a smile, his tone abruptly altered.

Indeed, his past questions about Long Yunshuang and her brother had gotten out; he simply didn’t know if Long Yu was aware of it.

"Nothing much, just a little curiosity," Zhou Luo stated calmly.

"Oh? That isn’t your usual style. Are you trying to protect yourself?"

As these words came out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly shifted; cold words matched Manager Jin’s expressionless face, making it seem serious.

Clearly, he had deduced some of Zhou Luo’s thoughts.

Regarding this, Zhou Luo naturally couldn’t admit anything. He denied it at once: "You’re reading too much into it. Compared to your Elder Long Yunting, I’m more concerned about Manager Long."

Manager Jin looked skeptical.

Zhou Luo feigned resignation: "Alright, I admit I have other feelings toward Manager Long, so that’s why I sought her information."

If he wanted to persuade him, he had to offer solid reasons.

After all, he had probed into her matters before, so saying this should be fine.

The man held significant influence; he couldn’t possibly go against him.

Now it seemed his scheme to use Long Yunshuang and her faction to barter with Long Yu was rather wishful thinking.

These people’s backgrounds went far deeper than he had imagined.