Chapter 150 Seeking the Elixir
“What? This is outrageous! When did the Murong family ever have a woman as the first successor?” Murong Xing asked, slightly taken aback and surprised.
Murong Xu said with a venomous expression, “What qualifications does that woman have to be the Murong family’s first successor?”
To this, Elder Lu remained expressionless.
“From what I hear, Murong Meng has already made arrangements with that mysterious person.”
Murong Xing’s gaze shifted, and he cupped his hands towards Elder Lu, saying, “Elder Lu, that mysterious person is asking for the moon, and even coveting the Murong family’s fortune. I implore you to step in, bring this person to justice, and hand over the Murong family’s shares!”
Elder Lu shook his head, “The Master has shown me great kindness. Since this is the Master’s will, I have no intention of disobeying.”
With that, Elder Lu flicked his sleeve and left.
“Dad, what do we do? Murong Meng is quite attractive. If she really seduces that mysterious person and gets him to refine the elixir for Grandpa, then the Murong family’s fortune will have nothing to do with us,” Murong Xu said resentfully.
Murong Xing’s eyes glinted coldly, “Tomorrow, find a few assassins to follow Murong Meng and capture that mysterious person. Make sure he’s kept alive.”
“Why keep him alive?” Murong Xu asked, utterly confused.
“Not only will the Murong family’s shares require his signature, but he undoubtedly possesses many elixirs that we can utilize.”
“I think we should go all the way, kill Murong Meng too, and save the Master from having any other ideas,” Murong Xu licked his lips, his eyes flashing with cold light.
Murong Xing was stunned. Looking at the ferocity on Murong Xu’s face, he was somewhat surprised. When had his son become so ruthless, even willing to kill members of the Murong family?
Finally, after Murong Xu’s persistent pleading, Murong Xing agreed.
Soon, Murong Xu contacted a few thugs.
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After dinner, Green Mist Mountain.
Bang bang bang!
Black Tiger swung his fists, drenched in sweat. His punches landed on the tree trunk with resounding thuds.
Suddenly, he gathered his strength and unleashed a punch. The thick tree trunk snapped and fell.
Chen Xuan stood by, applauding Black Tiger’s performance and praising, “To possess such strength as a newly formed inner energy martial artist is already very impressive.”
Black Tiger chuckled, “Thanks to Mr. Chen’s guidance.”
Black Tiger was speaking the truth. The difference between before and after Chen Xuan imparted the cultivation mantra was worlds apart.
“Alright, go back and rest early,” Chen Xuan waved his hand, preparing to return to the villa.
He had been out for a while, or Su Yunxi would call him.
Ever since she saw Black Tiger severely injured, Su Yunxi had been paying close attention to his whereabouts, fearing he would take risks.
“By the way, Mr. Chen, there’s one more thing,” Black Tiger suddenly remembered something.
Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow and asked, “What is it?”
Black Tiger whispered, “It’s like this, the Murong family’s eldest daughter, Murong Meng, insists on meeting you. She’s brought it up several times. I originally wanted to suppress it, but Murong Meng claimed that if she couldn’t see you, she wouldn’t continue. I couldn’t find a suitable person to manage the Murong family’s shares in time, so I agreed.”
Chen Xuan sighed, “Forget it. You help me arrange a meeting place, and I’ll go see her tomorrow morning to clarify this matter.”
He knew that Murong Meng had probably guessed something. However, he did not intend to reveal his identity. So, after returning to the villa, he called Bai Yong.
“Junior Brother Chen, is something the matter?” Bai Yong answered the phone with a smile.
“I need to use your human skin mask. Some matters are inconvenient to handle with my true face,” Chen Xuan said.
“No problem. I’ll have someone deliver it to you now.” Bai Yong readily agreed without asking for the reason, appearing to trust Chen Xuan implicitly.
“No need. I’ll come to you tomorrow. Remember to bring Mo Yang along.”
Bai Yong was startled, then a little excited, “Are you willing to reattach Mo Yang’s Xuan meridian?”
“I heard that Mo Yang has been well-behaved recently, and the Tianji Hall has also been following the rules. It seems he has genuinely repented, so reattaching his Xuan meridian is acceptable,” Chen Xuan had people inquire about Mo Yang’s affairs.
“Thank you, Junior Brother Chen.” Bai Yong quickly expressed his gratitude, as Mo Yang was the most talented, and he had always trained Mo Yang as his successor.
As they were about to hang up, Bai Yong suddenly said, “Mr. Chen, news from the provincial capital indicates that there might be a change, and it may be postponed for a week.”
“Oh? Is there a problem?”
“I’m not sure of the specifics. The main family didn’t explain the situation, only that the time has been postponed.”
“Alright, I understand.”
The next day, Chen Xuan drove to Bai Yong’s residence and personally reattached Mo Yang’s Xuan meridian. Reattaching the Xuan meridian was equivalent to reconnecting Mo Yang’s feng shui future, and in the future, he could also become a feng shui master.
“Thank you, Uncle… Martial Uncle!”
Mo Yang looked at Chen Xuan, his expression filled with mixed emotions.
During the period when his Xuan meridian was severed, he had resented Chen Xuan for ruining his feng shui prospects. However, at the moment his Xuan meridian was restored, Mo Yang still knelt before Chen Xuan with a plop.
Chen Xuan’s miraculous methods had, after all, subdued him.
“Junior Brother Chen, here is the human skin mask, consider it a small gift from your senior brother,” Bai Yong said with a smile, handing over a box.
This was more than a small gift; this item was likely quite valuable.
Chen Xuan did not refuse, “Then thank you, Senior Brother Bai.”
With that, Chen Xuan turned and left the room.
Chen Xuan looked at the unfamiliar face in the rearview mirror and couldn’t help but touch his cheek, sighing, “With this, it will be much more convenient to act in the future.”
As agreed, Chen Xuan drove to the prearranged coffee shop.
Murong Meng was already sitting at a window seat in the coffee shop, looking lost in thought.
Her expression was somewhat tense, and fatigue showed between her brows, indicating she hadn’t slept well.
She was both nervous and expectant.
Why would that mysterious person help her?
At that moment, Chen Xuan arrived and sat opposite Murong Meng, saying faintly, “Miss Murong, what business do you have with me?”
He had used his internal energy to alter his voice, and coupled with the human skin mask changing his appearance, Murong Meng did not recognize him at all.
Murong Meng looked up and saw Chen Xuan wearing the human skin mask, and couldn’t help but be surprised. The current Chen Xuan had delicate features and looked no older than twenty, which surprised her.
She had expected an old man, but she never thought that mysterious person would be so young, and somewhat handsome!
“I just wanted to ask why you are helping me,” Murong Meng said softly.
“Miss Murong, you are talented and beautiful, and very filial. I simply couldn’t find anyone capable of managing the Murong family’s industries, which is why I approached you,” Chen Xuan told her the truth.
For some reason, Murong Meng felt a slight disappointment upon hearing this answer.
After a moment of daze, she quickly regained her composure and revealed a charming smile.
“Miss Murong, could you perhaps help me and continue to manage the Murong family’s industries?” Chen Xuan inquired.
“I’d be happy to,” Murong Meng replied with a smile.
“Then I’ll have to trouble you, Miss Murong. If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave,”
With that, Chen Xuan let out a sigh of relief and stood up.
“Wait!” Murong Meng quickly said.
“Is there anything else?” Chen Xuan frowned, glancing at Murong Meng.
Murong Meng hesitated, then gritted her teeth and said, “My grandfather is old, and he wishes to ask you for a life-saving elixir. I wonder if you could grant his request?”