Chapter 612 - 337: Before the Storm (Part 2)

Chapter 612: Chapter 337: Before the Storm (Part 2)

There are six branches in total.

They are stationed in six major cities and fifteen smaller cities, apart from the five main cities.

As Celestial Sound Mansion is facing important matters, Liu Zhaonian previously issued an order to call all six branch patriarchs to Celestial Sound Mansion.

Now, the entire strength of Celestial Sound Mansion is concentrated in one place.

However, Celestial Sound Mansion is so large, like a city within a city, that it doesn’t seem to hide so many people.

"But besides these people, there are also quite a few experts... and many young experts of my generation.

"It’s just that these people are all insignificant in your eyes."

Liu Qingyan sighed softly:

"I’m looking forward to seeing the scene when you meet your cousin."

"Cousin?"

Chu Qing glanced at Liu Qingyan.

Liu Qingyan nodded:

"My brother... Liu Jinghan, who considers himself extraordinary, his martial arts are better than mine, and he always looks down on me, his sister.

"Now he’s been sent out by our father to handle some tasks and should be back soon. When you meet him, please give him a good lesson for me so he doesn’t dare to be arrogant."

"..."

Chu Qing immediately felt that the sibling rivalry between the two ran deep.

While speaking, the group arrived at a serene courtyard deep within the residence.

Liu Zhaohua strutted in casually through the door:

"Mother!"

Calling out as she searched.

Liu Qingyan mimicked her:

"Grandmother, we’ve come to see you!"

Chu Qing, feeling at a loss, then heard an elderly voice scolding with a laugh:

"The older ones misbehave, and the younger ones follow suit, truly the upper beam is not straight, and the lower beam is crooked.

"What decorum is it to shout and yell?"

As the voice sounded, a figure appeared before them.

It wasn’t much different from what Chu Qing imagined.

She was an elderly woman who looked kind and amiable.

Her hair was gray, her eyes kind and compassionate, her skin naturally aged and loose, with sharp-looking eyes that actually held warmth.

Despite the unreserved scolding, she gently held Liu Qingyan’s hand, her movements gentle.

Liu Qingyan stuck her tongue out at her:

"Grandmother... we’ve come to see you."

"There must be something if you’re visiting this Three Treasures Hall, you little monkey, would you really come to see me otherwise?"

The elderly woman gave her a sidelong glance:

"Did you cause trouble again? Is your father going to punish you?"

"Absolutely not!"

Liu Qingyan protested her innocence loudly:

"And I’m not that young anymore! Even if I caused trouble, I wouldn’t ask for your help..."

"No matter how old, you’re still a child."

The elderly woman snorted, glancing at Liu Zhaohua:

"Look at your aunt, even at her age, she’s shouting and carrying on, with no sense of propriety."

"Mother, give me some face."

Liu Zhaohua looked slightly embarrassed.

The elderly woman was taken aback, after so many years, her daughter seldom asked her for face.

Glancing at the few people standing behind, suddenly stirred, she immediately started searching the crowd with her eyes.

After a moment, her gaze settled on Chu Qing.

Her eyes fixed, she sighed before speaking:

"You must be Chu Qing?"

Liu Zhaohua beckoned to Chu Qing, who came forward and bowed respectfully:

"Chu Qing greets grandmother."

The elderly woman leaned in to take a closer look at Chu Qing, only nodding after examining him:

"Good, good, good, I’ve already heard about you from your uncle.

"A young hero, truly remarkable.

"Now that I see you, you certainly resemble your mother more than that little rascal of a father."

Chu Qing furrowed his brows slightly, feeling somewhat helpless.

Being scolded about his father in front of him, ordinarily, he wouldn’t tolerate it... but with this elderly woman, he really had no choice.

And he could understand...

After all, in her eyes, if it weren’t for Chu Yunfei, that little rascal, seducing her daughter back then.

How could the situation be as it is now?

Fortunately, the elderly woman didn’t continue, otherwise, the atmosphere would indeed be awkward.

After welcoming everyone in and sitting down, a maid came forward to pour tea.

The elderly woman’s eyes lingered on Chu Qing, only speaking after watching him sip some tea:

"Just now I saw you frown, are you complaining that I scolded your father?"

"...Yes."

Chu Qing nodded.

"Well, that’s honest."

The old lady chuckled:

"But you, young fellow, don’t blame me.

"Think about it, if you had a daughter whom you raised carefully for many years, spoiled for nearly twenty years.

"Suddenly, a young man whom you disapprove of takes her away. The daughter you were always close with even argues with you fiercely for him and then elopes...

"Having given birth to three sons for him.

"I ask you, if you saw him... what would you do?"

"Break his legs."

Chu Qing didn’t hesitate.

"Hahaha."

The old lady burst into laughter:

"Just like us Liu Family people."

But after the laughter, she sighed:

"I never thought much of your father, but I can’t help but feel for you, child... twenty years without a mother’s companionship, alas...

"Everything is destiny. Your mother had her difficulties, do not blame her."

Chu Qing glanced at her and shook his head gently:

"I’ve already learned the whole story. Gongsun Zongheng was captured by me, and the pain of separation from my kin for twenty years will be repaid by his remaining years."

The old lady nodded:

"You, young fellow, have remarkable martial arts skills to catch someone like Gongsun Zongheng, truly extraordinary.

"And with such outstanding martial arts skills, you haven’t even criticized me for leveraging my age... quite rare.

"So, you’ve come today for the Heavenly Heart Peaceful Song, right?

"Who got hurt?"

Wu Qianhuan stood up:

"Grandmother, it was me."

"Oh?"

The old lady’s eyes brightened:

"What a fine girl you are, come over to grandmother."

Wu Qianhuan looked at Chu Qing, and seeing him nod, she went to the old lady’s side.

The old lady reached out to Wu Qianhuan’s wrist, then raised her eyebrows slightly in surprise:

"You’re cultivating the Moon-Pointing Profound Skill?

"Are you a disciple of Lady Ye?"

"Lady Ye?"

Wu Qianhuan was taken aback:

"Grandmother... my mentor is Master Ye Tan."

"Master Ye Tan..."

The old lady was slightly lost for a moment, then sighed lightly:

"So you’re related to old acquaintances, rest assured, your injury is not serious. With the Heavenly Heart Peaceful Song, I can fully heal you in at most a month’s time.

"However, when cultivating the Moon-Pointing Profound Skill, one must do so with moderation. Although it is the top Dharma Gate in the world, it cannot be practiced without restraint.

"Otherwise, even with the Heavenly Heart Peaceful Song, it can’t guarantee everything."

Wu Qianhuan was a bit curious:

"Do you know my mentor?"

The old lady nodded and stood up:

"This must not be delayed, follow me."

Wu Qianhuan looked at Chu Qing once more, and upon seeing him stand up to follow, she went along as well.

The old lady knew but did not speak. The group proceeded to a part of the inner courtyard, and upon entering, they saw a small pool in the middle.

"This is the Calm Heart Pool. The hot spring within has special effects, making one’s mindset calm, paired with the Heavenly Heart Peaceful Song to achieve optimal results."

The old lady said to Wu Qianhuan:

"Remove your outer garments and enter the pool."

After saying this, she glanced back at Chu Qing:

"Why don’t you hurry out? You’re not married yet, it’s improper to look!"

Chu Qing felt slightly awkward, so he had to exit the courtyard.

As he was about to leave, he heard the old lady advising Wu Qianhuan:

"Girl, before you marry, don’t cheapen yourself for that rascal. Zhao Hua didn’t listen to me back then..."

Chu Qing shook his head, not suitable to hear the rest as a son, and quickly returned to the front courtyard.

Knowing that the backyard arrangements had started, Liu Zhaohua instructed Chu Qing to go attend to his business and that they would stay here and watch.

Chu Qing nodded and left the courtyard, intending to find Liu Zhaonian. Before he could, Liu Zhaonian had already come:

"Han Yi Ren proposed to bid farewell today, saying he will leave the Celestial Sound Mansion early tomorrow morning."

Chu Qing had a thought, knowing Han Yi Ren had finally received that instruction.

He immediately asked:

"Where are the people from the two mansions now?"

"Early tomorrow morning, they should arrive at Celestial Melody City!"

"The timing is perfect..."

Chu Qing’s mouth curled into a slight smile:

"Tonight, I’ll meet Ouyang Tianxu!"