The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 852: The Shi Family Harboring Several Shans

Their gazes immediately turned fiery.

If spiritual energy could really be generated and the Spirit Tree could grow, then the problem would be completely solved!

Their rise to power would be just around the corner!

However, following the Mu Nation’s laws and rules was a difficult matter.

After some deliberation, the three of them concluded that there must be gains and losses in everything—nothing could be perfect. With that in mind, they agreed to Nanli’s proposal.

Nanli immediately wrote them a letter of introduction so they could enter the imperial palace and discuss the details of their integration with the Fifth Brother.

With this situation settled, Nanli finally felt at ease and went to take a rest.

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Jialan Celestial Mountain

Sima Yue’s arm was reduced to bare bone, with no flesh grown back yet—the pain was something only he could understand.

Yet, today, someone else arrived to share his suffering.

And it was none other than his grandson!

The bleeding from Yan Hu’s severed arm had stopped, but his face remained pale.

"A’Hu, you... how did you lose your arm?"

Sima Yue glanced at the wound and immediately noticed that it was not a clean cut but looked as if it had been brutally bitten off by some savage beast.

Yan Hu turned his head away in pain.

How could he possibly speak of such a humiliating matter?

Meanwhile, Qingwu had already set up a regenerative formation, instructing Yan Hu to step inside. He warned in a deep voice,

"For the next few days, you must not leave this formation, not even for a step. The process will be agonizing, but if you want your limb to regenerate, you must endure it.

You only get one chance."

If he failed to persevere, there would be no second opportunity to use the formation again.

Yan Hu stepped inside, sitting cross-legged, and softly thanked him, "Many thanks, Godfather."

Compared to before, his tone and attitude had become far more respectful.

Qingwu particularly enjoyed moments when others revered him. His eyebrows lifted slightly in satisfaction.

Moreover, he thought about how, after they left, the beast tide would ravage the Lower Realm. Smirking, he asked,

"A’Hu, stop looking so grim. Instead, why don’t you think about this—when Nanli faces the beast tide, will she fight or flee?"

The formation’s glow had already begun to converge around Yan Hu’s severed arm.

Pain coursed through his body, his brows furrowing deeply, but his voice carried a hint of delight:

"No matter what she chooses, she will live in guilt for the rest of her life!"

Even Qingwu couldn’t withstand the mythical rhino—how could Nanli possibly resist it?

But given her nature, she would most likely stand alongside Seaside City’s cultivators to defend the city.

Tsk, tsk... if that were the case...

She was probably already torn apart and devoured by the beasts!

At the thought of this, Yan Hu finally felt a bit relieved, and a wicked grin spread across his face.

Even Sima Yue, the old fox, shivered at the sinister air emanating from his grandson.

Qingwu, who shared the same belief, sighed hypocritically, "What a pity, what a pity. It’s a shame I couldn’t personally kill her."

"Venerable Master!"

A disciple’s urgent voice rang from outside.

Qingwu’s good mood was immediately ruined. He turned back, his face darkening.

"Shouting like that—where are your manners?"

"Venerable Master, there’s news from the Lower Realm."

The disciple’s heart trembled, and he quickly lowered his head in salute.

"Well? Has the beast tide receded?"

Qingwu wasn’t the least bit concerned, knowing that the sea monsters wouldn’t remain on land for long.

But the disciple’s voice wavered slightly.

"D-Disciple... does not know. However... Seaside City, Jade Wolf City, and Hundred Pass Town have reconstructed their barrier formations—we can no longer investigate those areas."

"What?!"

Qingwu abruptly turned around, his presence overbearing, as if ready to kill someone at any moment.

"The barrier formations are back?!"

"Yes..."

The disciple’s voice had shrunk to almost nothing, as if he were on the verge of kneeling.

There was only one explanation for this.

Nanli was not only still alive but had also resolved the beast tide!

Realizing this, Yan Hu was overcome with rage, coughing up a mouthful of dark blood.

The light within the regeneration formation flickered wildly.

Sima Yue rushed to steady him.

"A’Hu, calm yourself! You must control your breath!"

The pain in his arm wound intensified, nearly making Yan Hu pass out.

Sweat dripped from his forehead like beads.

He lifted his gaze, his eyes filled with hatred and malice.

"Godfather, kill her! Kill her!"

Qingwu, though equally filled with resentment, forced himself to remain calm.

He clasped his hands behind his back, his tone icy.

"A’Hu, that barrier formation is difficult to break. Finding her again won’t be so easy."

Yan Hu roared, "I even lost the Nine Heavens Fan—how can she still be alive?! How can she?!"

Why?!

Why was it always Penglai Island that suffered the losses?

His hatred toward Qingwu deepened.

If Qingwu had been decisive from the start instead of fearing divine retribution, Nanli would have been dead long ago!

Things would have never escalated this far!

Qingwu sensed the resentment in Yan Hu’s glare and was displeased.

He spoke coldly, "A’Hu, the beast tide was your idea. And now you’re blaming me? Do you even know how much spiritual power I spent setting up this formation?"

Clutching his chest, he continued,

"Not to mention, I haven’t even recovered from the injuries I sustained fighting the mythical rhino!"

Yan Hu clenched his jaw, speechless.

His glare remained hateful.

Sima Yue, however, understood that one must bow when under another’s roof.

He quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Venerable Master, A’Hu is still young and doesn’t understand reason. There’s no need to argue with him."

"Hmph!"

Qingwu flicked his sleeve and refused to look at Yan Hu again.

"I have done my best for you. If you cannot be grateful, so be it. From now on, I will no longer protect you."

Sima Yue hurriedly scolded Yan Hu.

Given the current situation, it was best to apologize immediately.

In the end, reason prevailed over fury, and Yan Hu softened his tone.

"Godfather, I was wrong."

Qingwu’s expression eased slightly.

"I understand your losses are great, but as things stand, reclaiming the Nine Heavens Fan is no longer possible."

Yan Hu remained silent.

"But don’t worry. Hasn’t Crimson Nine Lands from your Penglai Island still not been found? I’ve sent some men to assist in the search."

Qingwu pretended to show concern. freeweɓnøvel.com

"Crimson Nine Lands is even better suited for you, anyway."

In truth, he had been secretly pleased that Penglai Island lost the Nine Heavens Fan.

Yan Hu suppressed his disgust and reluctantly thanked him.

At that moment, another disciple rushed inside.

This one, however, brought good news.

"Venerable Master! Someone has reported that the Shi family is harboring a Divine Buddha Sect disciple!"

"Oh?"

Qingwu’s eyes lit up with joy, and a sinister smile spread across his face.

"Looks like the heavens are on my side."

He sneered.

"The Shi family... hmph, this is the perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone!"