Hearing Guo Yu's voice.
Chen Nan jolted.
He secretly rejoiced that Guo Yu had appeared just in time.
Otherwise, he would have been completely lost, surpassing his childhood idol, Xu Xian.
Although he had entertained the idea of surpassing Xu Xian.
He wasn't ready yet...
Without time to think, he scrambled out of bed, tidying his disheveled clothes as he said, "Please rest in the room first, both of you. I'll be right back!"
He then fled.
Lu Qingqing, though a little disappointed, wore a happy smile. "Sister, I finally understand the beauty of love!"
"Love can turn us into passionate creatures too!"
"If you don't believe me, you can try it tonight."
Lu Bailing looked nervous. "I'm a little scared!"
Lu Qingqing's lips curved upwards. "Even if you're scared, it should be Young Master Chen who's scared of us sisters. After all, there are two of us and only one of him. Can't we handle him?"
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Guo Yu looked at Chen Nan emerging with his clothes in disarray and felt a sense of awe. "Brother... you're done?"
"That was too fast?"
"Get lost!" Chen Nan huffed irritably.
With his abilities.
It certainly wouldn't have been this fast.
However, something unexpected had happened.
He hadn't expected Song Linhui to have grasped his intentions so quickly.
And to have sent all the books he wanted.
Arriving in the front hall.
Chen Nan saw the four Song brothers.
All four of them had broken through in cultivation.
But they looked at him with evident fear in their eyes.
This was because they had learned of Chen Nan's terrifying nature from their father.
They were afraid Chen Nan might play a trick on them.
"Brother Chen, these are books specially sent by our father for us brothers to give to you. They are ancient texts from ten thousand years ago, and we hope they will be of use to you," Song Feiheng said, a hint of nervousness in his voice.
Chen Nan nodded. "Thank you, the four of you, for personally delivering the books. Once I solve the case of the Demon Suppression Division commander's death, I'll make time to refine more pills. I won't boast about anything else."
"But I guarantee that all four of you will step into the Soul Devouring realm."
With his abilities, elevating the four of them to the Soul Devouring realm was not difficult.
After a brief chat.
The four Song brothers left Chen Nan's residence.
Chen Nan then moved the boxes of books into his room.
Upon opening them.
Yellowed ancient texts met his gaze.
Some books were so badly burnt on their covers that their titles were unrecognizable.
There were many books.
Over a thousand in total.
The contents were exceptionally varied.
Chen Nan also told the Lu sisters about the bizarre death of the Demon Suppression Division commander.
He asked them to help him sort through the useful books.
One person and two demons delved into the sea of books.
"Sister, I've found the origin of our surname!" Lu Qingqing suddenly exclaimed with excitement.
"Our surname Lu ranks 70th in the Hundred Family Surnames."
Hearing this.
Chen Nan gave a wry smile. "Do you demons also trace your lineage?"
Lu Bailing said, "Young Master Chen, you may not know this, but although we are demons, our ancestors were once guided by a human expert who bestowed names upon them."
"Therefore, surnames are also very important to us."
Lu Qingqing nodded solemnly. "Sister is right. Although there are many demons in the world, some have surnames, and some do not."
"We don't know if the Lu surname is currently prosperous or declining."
"But one thing is clear."
"The Lu family genealogy must contain the names of our ancestors."
Chen Nan understood. "Let me see what the Chen surname ranks."
Lu Qingqing handed the Hundred Family Surnames to Chen Nan.
Chen Nan took it and began to read.
At first glance, he saw the Chen surname ranked tenth.
"It's the same as in the mortal realm?" Chen Nan was somewhat surprised.
Although he knew the Chen surname was a major one.
He hadn't expected.
That the Chen surname would also rank tenth in the underworld.
It was quite surprising.
He casually flipped through the pages until he reached the end.
He felt that the Hundred Family Surnames in the underworld were not much different from those in the mortal realm.
The surnames that existed in the mortal realm also existed in the underworld.
When he saw the list of people who had revised the Hundred Family Surnames.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "Wait!"
"Han Dongliang?"
"Is this Han Dongliang the same Demon Suppression Division commander from when the Anti-Heaven Cult rebelled?"
Chen Nan had read the biographies of many Demon Suppression Division commanders.
Among them was Han Dongliang.
Han Dongliang had unfortunately died in battle while resisting the Anti-Heaven Cult.
After him.
Every subsequent commander of the Demon Suppression Division had died bizarrely.
However.
Chen Nan hadn't expected Han Dongliang to have revised the Hundred Family Surnames.
Recalling Zhao Yu, who had died within seven days of taking office.
A sharp glint suddenly flashed in Chen Nan's eyes.
He seemed to have a clue.
However.
He wasn't sure if the Han Dongliang who revised the Hundred Family Surnames was the same commander who had died in battle.
He had to investigate whether they were the same person.
If they were the same person.
Then the case of the Demon Suppression Division commander's bizarre death would be completely solved.
Without further thought.
His soul power enveloped all the books.
Searching for clues related to Han Dongliang.
Unfortunately.
No clues related to Han Dongliang were found.
This situation was understandable.
After all, the Hundred Family Surnames were revised ten thousand years ago.
The Anti-Heaven Cult rebelled shortly after the revision.
Many books were burned.
Culture had been severed.
"It seems necessary to go to the Duke's Mansion."
Chen Nan knew.
If he wanted to obtain information about Han Dongliang, the Duke's Mansion was the only place.
After all, the Duke's Mansion was established after the suppression of the Anti-Heaven Cult.
They must know some things from ten thousand years ago.
Without further thought.
He changed into a black brocade robe, brought Guo Yu.
And after buying some pastries and other items as gifts in the market, he arrived at the Duke's Mansion.
After stating his identity.
The servants of the Duke's Mansion invited Chen Nan and Guo Yu into the mansion.
After escorting them to the reception hall, they turned to invite Duke Tao, Tao Wenyuan.
"Lord Chen, your visit is so sudden. I haven't even prepared a banquet!" Tao Wenyuan entered the reception hall with a hearty laugh.
He had made an agreement with Chen Nan on the execution ground.
That he would treat Chen Nan to good food and drinks when he visited the Duke's Mansion.
He hadn't expected him to come so soon.
Chen Nan rose and bowed. "This junior has come uninvited. I hope Grandpa Tao will not blame me!"
"Sit!" Tao Wenyuan made an inviting gesture and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Lord Chen is here on official business, right?"
Chen Nan got straight to the point. "Yes, this junior is investigating the bizarre death of the Demon Suppression Division commander. This case involves Han Dongliang, but this junior has reviewed numerous ancient texts and found no information about Han Dongliang."
"Therefore, I've come to the Duke's Mansion to try my luck."
Tao Wenyuan frowned. "Han Dongliang is involved in this case?"
Chen Nan's heart leaped with joy. "Old Master Tao knows of Han Dongliang?"
"Han Dongliang and my Tao family's ancestor were sworn brothers," Tao Wenyuan said, his expression slightly solemn. "Ten thousand years ago, the Anti-Heaven Cult rose in rebellion in the underworld, and their influence spread like wildfire. My Tao family's ancestor and Han Dongliang stepped forward together."
"If Elder Han hadn't died in battle, the Duke's title would never have fallen to our Tao family."
Chen Nan suppressed his excitement and asked, "Old Master Tao, did Han Dongliang revise the Hundred Family Surnames?"