Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 168 The Speculator's Unfortunate Fate

Time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was the morning of the seventh day.

A deep and powerful buzzing sound suddenly rang out!

An unparalleled and powerful force erupted from Ying Yue's body like a volcanic eruption, instantly sweeping across the surroundings and stirring up a gust of wind.

"At the peak of the late stage of fusion! She has actually stepped halfway into the Heartbeat stage. Judging from Ying Yue's current state, she will probably be able to achieve another breakthrough soon."

Kuang Zheng stared intently at Ying Yue, who was focusing all her efforts on consolidating her cultivation, and a satisfied smile gradually appeared on his face.

Just then, a surprising scene unfolded again—a tremendous power surge also erupted from Wu Ren, who was standing to the side!

This force surged forth like a tidal wave, its overwhelming power leaving everyone speechless.

However, faced with such terrifying power, Kuang Zheng simply waved his hand casually.

In an instant, the seemingly irresistible force was easily broken by Kuang Zheng, who was as docile as a sheep and had no power to resist.

After this breakthrough, Wu Ren reached the final stage of the Heartbeat Realm, a world apart from his previous level.

The power he now possesses is in no way inferior to that of the once-renowned Zhuwu.

Back then, just one Zhuwu was enough to make them unable to lift their heads.

But at this moment, let alone the correction of the Golden Core stage.

Even Wu Ren, who is at the lowest level of the Heartbeat stage, is enough to stand on equal footing with him!

Although Wu Ren's strength has improved significantly, the gap between him and Kuang Zheng, who is at the Golden Core stage, is still enormous.

"One cannot cultivate the profound without reaching the Golden Elixir. The ancients were truly right!"

Correct the secret passage.

With a powerful protector by their side, the time it took for the two to stabilize their own cultivation levels was greatly reduced.

Just a quarter of an hour later, the two of them woke up from their meditation.

Ying Yue exclaimed sweetly with a joyful expression, "Zheng Ge'er! I've actually reached the peak of the final stage of fusion! Hehehe~~!"

As she spoke, she fully experienced the powerful, surging energy within her body, a feeling of abundance and vitality that made her radiate a unique glow.

Standing to the side, Wu Ren was also very satisfied with his achievements. He smiled and said, "Hehe, Big Sister is really amazing! But I'm not bad either. I've already entered the final stage of Heartbeat."

His words couldn't hide his inner joy.

Upon hearing this, Ying Yue was immediately displeased. She glanced at Wu Ren and said angrily, "Stop being so glib. You're clearly a whole realm higher than me, okay? Humph! You're really making me furious."

After saying that, he lightly stomped his foot to express his dissatisfaction.

Seeing this, Wu Ren quickly put on an innocent look, spread his hands, and said in an exaggerated tone, "Oh dear, big sister, please don't misunderstand! I really didn't want this to happen! Who knew that cultivation would be so wonderful? I broke through so easily and inexplicably!"

Seeing this guy who was acting all innocent after getting the benefit, Ying Yue couldn't hold back any longer. She pretended to be very angry and turned her head away, muttering, "You! I can't be bothered with you anymore. Humph!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Wu Ren knew that his eldest sister's anger was no joke, so he quickly smiled and begged for forgiveness, "Oh dear, my good eldest sister, it was all my fault, I know I was wrong! Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me."

Finally, Wu Ren's comical appearance successfully made Ying Yue burst out laughing, and her slight displeasure from before vanished instantly.

Then, a series of clear, melodious laughs, like the tinkling of silver bells, echoed through the tranquil space, lingering for a long time...

"Hahaha~!"

Haha~~!

The dark clouds that had been hanging over them for days finally dissipated, and the huge weight lifted from their hearts.

Everyone burst into hearty laughter, and for a moment, the cheerful laughter echoed through the sky, as if it were about to break free from the constraints of the heavens.

Unlike the three who saw the light at the end of the tunnel, Zhu Lu, far away at Noguchi Pass, was in a perplexing state.

In his second brother's words, he was a bit neurotic.

Even his elder brother Zhu Fu thought he had gone mad and was completely obsessed, constantly worrying that someone would secretly frame him.

However, only Zhu Lu himself knew that it wasn't a problem with him, but rather that he had accidentally discovered a shocking secret.

Since Uncle Seven personally led the group in that arrest operation, which ultimately failed, Ling Qi has been cornered, even though he has not been punished on the surface.

Zhu Lu had witnessed Ling Qi's performance throughout the journey; he was diligent and conscientious, and in the final pursuit of Kuang Zheng, he went all out.

However, the sudden appearance of Eagle's Sorrow Gorge caused them to fail at the last moment, which was not anyone's fault.

Moreover, Ling Qi, the team leader, not only had no faults, but also deserved credit for his hard work.

However, Zhu Xian stripped Ling Qi of all her rights without distinguishing right from wrong.

Although all of this was done in secret, Zhu Lu, who had been paying close attention, saw it all.

Zhu Xian's cold-heartedness struck Zhu Lu like a bolt of lightning.

This made him re-examine what Wu Ren had said to him, and he became completely obsessed.

As Zhu Lu continued his investigation, more and more doubts began to surface.

From then on, his heart was filled with doubt, to the point that when he looked at the people around him, he felt that they seemed to be hiding some unknown conspiracy.

When all the suspicions pointed to the ancestor he once worshipped so much, he became completely neurotic in the eyes of others.

But Zhu Lu knew he wasn't crazy; he had simply discovered that his revered ancestor harbored a terrifying darkness.

He wanted to investigate thoroughly, but Zhu Lu knew that confronting Zhu Xian directly would be tantamount to courting death.

After careful consideration, Zhu Lu decided to temporarily focus his attention on the servants around him.

These attendants, having served Zhu Xian for many years, must have known many secrets unknown to others.

However, these people were all Zhu Xian's loyal followers, and it was definitely not feasible to ask them directly if he wanted to get information about the ancestor.

Then the only option is to become friends with the other person first, and then try to subtly hint at it.

Fortunately, all of these waiters were female spirits.

Even his four most favored concubines, "Bing," "Qing," "Yu," and "Jie," were all women.

Although the other concubines had other powerful men, none could rival the four beauties in terms of favor.

Due to Zhu Xian's unique preferences, these servants were all graceful and beautiful.

They were like celestial maidens descended to earth, each possessing a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

Zhu Lu had always believed that these women were able to become Zhu Xian's servants because they were vain and wanted to use their looks to obtain a life of luxury.

They are a group of opportunists, lazy and good-for-nothings.

It's just a vase, a soulless shell.

Therefore, when facing them, Zhu Lu always puts on an arrogant and disdainful attitude.