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Chapter 160: Someone Plotted On Me!
Bai Ying fell to the ground, and Chu Shen asked Qian Buo directly, "What can't be said when we go back?"
Qian Buo, who was obviously in a hurry before, was panting heavily and said, "Master, something happened. I originally wanted to report it when I went back, but I met you halfway and felt it necessary to report it, so I dared to call for you."
"Something happened? What happened?" Chu Shen asked with some confusion.
Qian Buo said, "It's Miss Xiao Hongling. She had a martial arts competition and got injured, quite seriously!"
Chu Shen immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Since becoming his lover, although she didn't live in the Chu family mansion, Xiao Hongling was supported by him. Whether it was cultivation resources or expenses, they were all covered by the Chu family. She only needed to go from Chongxueji to Chongxue Peak, focusing on cultivation and learning.
Although she sometimes acted a bit foolish, she was not a troublemaker. Moreover, she had many years of trial experience and knew what was important. How could she get into a martial arts competition with someone and get seriously injured?
"What exactly happened?"
Qian Buo said with a bitter face, "This matter starts with Miss Xiao coming to our family's pharmacy this morning to get some medicine..."
The Chu family already had some industries outside of the Langhuan Heavenly Palace, including medicinal herbs, carpentry, and smelting shops. They mainly provided goods and services to the families and relatives of scholars.
Qian Buo's family was skilled in preparing medicinal herbs, and the quality was quite high. Naturally, they managed the related industries. The Chu family's people had relevant needs, and they all purchased from here, so outsiders couldn't benefit from it.
This morning, Xiao Hongling went to the Chu family's pharmacy to get some medicine because of the first aid course at the Sword Cultivation Academy.
Unexpectedly, she ran into an old enemy who came to buy medicine at the same time, her senior sister, Ma Su.
At first, the two women were just arguing, which was considered normal and not surprising. But with Chu Shen backing Xiao Hongling, she had a lot of confidence and dared to say things she wouldn't normally say. She directly provoked Ma Su, which made her lose her temper and curse at her for being nothing more than a parasite clinging to others.
As the war of words escalated, both of them became truly angry and agreed to a duel. This was something even the disciples of the law enforcement knew.
Xiao Hongling was not afraid either. She believed that her spiritual roots had evolved, and the poison that had originally afflicted her had almost dissipated. Her strength had improved significantly, and she had a high chance of winning.
At first, it was indeed the case. She easily resolved Ma Su's familiar moves, and some techniques she had learned from the Chu family caught Ma Su off guard, putting him at a disadvantage.
However, after twenty or thirty rounds, the situation reversed. Xiao Hongling's sword moves gradually became weak, her steps became unsteady, and her momentum greatly declined. The situation was under Ma Su's control.
Then this woman was ruthless. Taking advantage of the opportunity, she crushed Xiao Hongling's resistance and severely injured her.
Fortunately, there were law enforcement disciples monitoring this formal duel. Seeing that the outcome was decided, they immediately stepped forward to stop Ma Su from pursuing and killing her, preventing any loss of life.
The people from the Chu family urgently brought Xiao Hongling back for treatment.
However, Xiao Hongling's condition was very poor and did not improve. Even though the Chu family quickly found scholars from the Chongxueji medical academy, they could only barely stabilize her injuries.
"According to the physician, Miss Xiao's old poison has relapsed, and it is even more severe than before. I'm afraid..."
Chu Shen's face changed, and he directly said to Qian Bumuo, "You go back by yourself, I'll go ahead."
After speaking, he was carried by Bai Ying and rushed towards the Chongxueji.
But after being blown by the cold wind for a few minutes, he suddenly felt that something was wrong.
He touched his storage bag and took out a crystal, which emitted a faint light.
This indicated that this thing was in a usable state.
This was a daily utensil made with spiritual power technology, a spiritual communication device. Its function was similar to a telephone, allowing communication with other compatible devices. It was very popular in places like Chongxueji and was an important tool for improving people's daily lives. It was also a necessary equipment for members of the Langxuan Heavenly Palace when they went out for trials or adventures.
After all, the communication distance is limited, and the effective distance is only about one or two hundred miles.
Chu Shen is not short of money and knows the benefits of "cell phones". When he moved to Chongxueji, he equipped all the women in his family with them.
However, the Chu family usually lives together, so they don't use this thing much. After arriving at the Qunyu Palace, because the inner palace is in a different space, far exceeding the communication distance of this thing, coupled with a few days of indulgence, it is inevitable that his energy is somewhat depleted, and he forgets about the existence of this thing for a while.
Suddenly, he remembered that he was no longer in the inner palace when the cold wind blew, so he quickly took out this thing and immediately contacted the shop in Chongxueji.
After a while, the image of Qian Buo appeared on the crystal stone. When he saw Chu Shen, he was pleasantly surprised: "Master, you're back! It's great. Xiaohongling is in trouble. Please come and take a look!"
Chu Shen's expression was grim: "Qian Buo, where are you now?"
Qian Buo was somewhat shocked: "I'm at the shop in Chongxueji. What's wrong, Master?"
...Please send flowers...
Chu Shen knew something was wrong and shouted angrily, "Qian Buo, immediately contact the law enforcement disciples of Chongxueji and tell them that the Chu family manor is in trouble. Oh, and find Huo Sumei and Lin Kun!"
He then said to Bai Ying, "Bai Ying, turn around. That guy we encountered earlier is suspicious. Let's hurry back to the Chu family manor!"
Seeing him in a state of panic, Qian Buo didn't dare to ask more questions and immediately went to carry out the order.
Meanwhile, Chu Shen took the opportunity while Bai Ying was flying to contact the concubines, but the results made him even more anxious. Whether it was Chen Xiu, Chen Ying, or others, he couldn't reach ten of them.
Something had happened!
For a moment, he couldn't figure out what the key was, but he could be sure of one thing: someone was plotting against him, plotting against the Chu family!
This is definitely premeditated!
Fortunately, Yang Taichu's communicator is connected.
Yang Taichu obviously doesn't know what happened and lazily asks, "Junior Brother Chu, weren't you going to the inner court? Why did you come back and remember to contact me?"
Chu Shen suddenly had a realization and said, "Senior Sister, have you been to my family estate recently?"
Yang Taichu is puzzled, "No, I've been cultivating. I even mentioned that I would go into seclusion in a few days. The benefits of my spiritual root evolution are too great, so I need some time to digest and absorb them."
Chu Shen said with hatred, "Just as I suspected, Senior Sister, something happened to my family. Chen Xiu, Chen Ying, and the concubines who stayed at Chongxue Peak can't be contacted. I'm rushing over there. Please gather as many people as possible to help me. I estimate that the people plotting against me haven't had a chance to retreat yet!"
Yang Taichu immediately became serious, "I'll find people right away. Be careful yourself."
Chu Shen nodded, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."
He then ended the communication with Yang Taichu and contacted Li Jinrong.
Li Jinrong was also safe. She had been living at Chongxueji and had attendants provided by the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty to take care of her and protect her. When she heard about the trouble at the Chu family, she immediately expressed her support and said she would rush over to provide assistance.
Chu Shen didn't end the communication and continued to contact everyone he could reach who was associated with him.
He knew that someone who could calculate him so precisely and cause trouble for the Chu family estate under the Langxuan Heavenly Palace and Chongxue Peak must not be a good person.
He couldn't help but think of the dark cloud pill he had sensed during the Yuantao incident...