Celestial 'War God' Return

"Why is that?" Huangfu Meizhen frowned.

Tang Xiao raised his right hand and held up three fingers. "First, they are cultivators, and they are stronger than me. They should be protecting me, not the others around. Second, I will be entering that place with several important people, and I don’t want others to know about my relationship with them, especially my relationship with Situ Lingxi. Third, I have a special purpose for entering that place, and I don’t have time to worry about them."

"Who are the other people you are referring to?" Huangfu Meizhen knew Tang Xiao would be going with Situ Lingxi and Xuanyuan Yueyao, but she didn’t know about the rest of his group.

"Taixu Wuxian, Huo Mianmian, Xuanyuan Wenxuan, Zhu Xuan’er, and Situ Shuying."

Huangfu Meizhen stared at Tang Xiao with wide eyes. She didn’t expect Taixu Wuxian to join his group. She had already received information that the Taixu Clan would send people to the Misty Ridge, and she thought the prince of the Taixu Kingdom would join his clan, but he joined his group instead.

Huangfu Meizhen naturally knew Xuanyuan Wenxuan; she wasn’t surprised he decided to join Tang Xiao’s group, given that Xuanyuan Yueyao was also a member of his group.

However, Huangfu Meizhen never expected Zhu Xuan’er would also join them, but then she remembered that woman was Xuanyuan Wenxuan’s lover.

Regarding Situ Shuying, Huangfu Meizhen wasn’t surprised because she was Situ Lingxi’s half-sister; she thought it was natural that she wanted to join them.

As for Huo Mianmian, Huangfu Lingzhu was a little confused by Tang Xiao’s reason for taking her there. "Why did you bring Huo Mianmian with you?"

"Taixu Wuxian likes her, and I will use this opportunity to bring them closer."

Huangfu Meizhen’s lips twitched. "Since they joined your group, the people from the Taixu, Situ, Xuanyuan, and Zhu Clans should also be entering that place with you, right?"

"Not really," Tang Xiao denied with a shake of his head. "Their four clans will send their people to that place, but we won’t be joining them, and we’ll be exploring the place ourselves."

"Do you know their identities?"

"I don’t know about the other three clans, but Situ Qingze will lead the Situ Clan’s entourage."

"Situ Qingze." Huangfu Meizhen didn’t expect Situ Chengyan to send his three grandchildren to the Misty Ridge; he usually sent the elders there. "Alright, I understand your situation, so I won’t force you. By the way, I remember Huo Yan will join your group, and her cultivation is still low, so you have to protect her."

"You don’t need to worry about her safety, Sect Master."

Huangfu Meizhen wanted to leave, but she remembered something and asked him again. "How is that person’s condition?"

"He’s alive and well."

"Did they do something to him?"

"No." Tang Xiao shook his head. "They locked him in prison, but they didn’t do anything to him."

"How can you be sure of that?"

"Emperor Xuanyuan sent his trusted confidant to ensure his safety, and Xuanyuan Yueyao always kept me informed of his situation. If they thought about doing anything to him, his people would immediately rescue him." Tang Xiao thought for a moment. "Is Liao Yexue showing any unusual behavior?"

Huangfu Meizhen raised an eyebrow. "Liao Yexue came to the sect several times to meet Zhao Xuenning, but she refused to meet her. Do you know anything about her?"

"Didn’t you already know about that?" Tang Xiao asked back with a smile.

Huangfu Meizhen sighed and nodded. "Song Chenglin is targeting Zhao Xuenning, and Liao Yexue is thinking about helping her son. How did you know that?"

"Your grandfather should have told you about that matter, right?"

Huangfu Meizhen remembered the fake Shangguan Qingyue in her sect, and the real one was in Tang Xiao’s hands. "Can you do anything about them?"

"Are you that afraid they’ll do something to your in-laws?"

"Yes," Huangfu Meizhen admitted. "Song Tiankun and Liao Yexue have close ties with the Shenwu Kingdom, and that kingdom is affiliated with the demons of the southern island."

Tang Xiao nodded slightly. "Honestly, I don’t want to get involved in kingdom affairs because it’s troublesome, but your grandfather has helped me a lot. I will always repay kindness with kindness, so I will help you take care of them."

"Are you going to use the fake?"

"Hehe," Tang Xiao chuckled. "Since Song Chenglin is so eager to get Shangguan Qingyue, I’ll hand over the fake to him. Besides, I’ll also order her to do something to Liao Yexue, so you should be prepared for the commotion that will ensue."

"What are you going to do to them?" Tang Xiao leaned closer to Huangfu Meizhen’s ear and whispered something to her; her expression changed several times. "You... Are you serious about that?"

"What do you think will happen if Song Tiankun finds out about this matter?"

Huangfu Meizhen took a deep breath. "He’ll definitely be furious, and he’ll probably kill them."

"That way, your in-laws won’t have to make a move against them, and their enemies will disappear by themselves."

Huangfu Meizhen didn’t immediately agree with Tang Xiao’s plan, and she contacted Huangfu Lingxuan to discuss it.

Tang Xiao didn’t rush Huangfu Meizhen; he knew his plan was uncivilized, and he had difficulty accepting it.

After a while, Huangfu Meizhen looked at Tang Xiao again. "Okay, I agree with your idea, but you have to proceed with caution."

"I know." Tang Xiao nodded. "When the fake carries out my plan, you have to distract your in-laws’ attention."

Huangfu Meizhen shook her head. "My in-laws are exhausted thinking about my brother-in-law’s safety, and they won’t have time to think about those people. When are you going to carry out your plan?"

"As soon as possible."

"I’ll go back now, and I’ll leave them to you."

After Huangfu Meizhen left, Tang Xiao closed the door and returned to his bamboo bed. He looked at Huo Yan, who gave him a strange look. "Is there something you want to ask me?"

"Who exactly are you? Why does Sect Master Huangfu care so much about you?"

Tang Xiao smiled. "I’ve never hidden my identity from you, and you already know my wives. I’m not close to Sect Master Huangfu, but I’m quite close to her grandfather, and he’s helped me a lot since I arrived in this realm."

"Are you really going to make a move against the Song Royal Family?"

"No." Tang Xiao shook his head. "I never thought about going against them, but I will help Sect Master Huangfu do something about their members."

"Why?"

"Song Tiankun and Liao Yexue have connections with the Shenwu Kingdom, and they are thinking of overthrowing Song Zhentian with the help of the demons." Huo Yan had previously listened to Tang Xiao and Huangfu Meizhen’s conversation, but she was still shocked to hear it again. "Sect Master Huangfu is Song Tianzun’s wife, so she wants to purge the traitors for the sake of this kingdom."

Huo Yan nodded in understanding and didn’t inquire further. "I will continue my cultivation."

"You should stop cultivating and rest."

"But—"

"Are you still unaware of your own condition?" Huo Yan bit her lower lip and didn’t argue with Tang Xiao. "If you won’t listen to me, I’ll knock you unconscious, and I’ll seal your cultivation for the next few days."

Huo Yan shuddered when she saw the seriousness in Tang Xiao’s expression; she immediately lay down on her bamboo bed and closed her eyes.

Tang Xiao shook his head slightly, lay down on his bed, and closed his eyes.

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Meanwhile, one of Tang Xiao’s clones exited the ark to meet the fake Shangguan Qingyue in the core disciple courtyard. After giving her some items and instructions, he returned to the ark again.

Following Tang Xiao’s instructions, the fake Shangguan Qingyue immediately left the sect and went to the Song Royal Palace.

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"Grandfather." Huangfu Meizhen landed beside Huangfu Lingxuan, who was standing on a rooftop watching the fake Shangguan Qingyue. "Tang Xiao moves so fast."

"That kid is always efficient in every action." Huangfu Lingxuan turned to her. "You made the right decision by asking for his help, and the situation in this kingdom will improve slightly if those people disappear."

Although she agreed with Tang Xiao’s plan, Huangfu Meizhen still felt that it was too excessive. "Do you think this will work?"

"We need to wait for now, and we will see the results soon."

"When will Emperor Xuanyuan save Song Tianlin?"

"When the time comes."

"Ugh." Huangfu Meizhen was dissatisfied with her grandfather’s answer. "I hope he will return safely, or Zhan Yiran will suffer if something happens to him."

"Nothing will happen to him, so you should calm Zhan Yiran down."

Huangfu Meizhen sighed. "I hope you’re right."

"Instead of thinking about all these problems, you should focus on giving me a great-grandchild."

Huangfu Meizhen’s lips twitched. "How can I give you great-grandchildren if my husband is always busy looking for his little brother?"

"Hahaha," Huangfu Lingxuan laughed and flew away towards the Song Royal Palace, following the fake Shangguan Qingyue, who was going to meet Song Chenglin soon.

Huangfu Meizhen followed her grandfather, but she didn’t follow the fake Shangguan Qingyue; instead, she returned to her husband’s side to comfort him.

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A few moments later, Huangfu Lingxuan saw the fake Shangguan Qingyue had arrived in front of Song Chenglin’s room, and she immediately snuck in.

Using his senses, Huangfu Lingxuan saw the fake Shangguan Qingyue seal Song Chenglin’s cultivation and force him to swallow a pill. "Tang Xiao is too terrifying! Whoever chooses to be his enemy, they will surely suffer like this brat."

Huangfu Lingxuan did not linger and returned to the Huangfu Clan residence a short time later.