Volume 4: Hidden Struggles, Chapter 248: Unexpected Gains

Then, Chu Tianyu casually said, “We’ve discussed most of the important matters. As for some details, we can talk about them later. It’s getting late; I think dawn will break in a few hours. Should we find a place to sleep? Hehe…”
Ouyang Ziyi and Xue Feifei weren’t bothered by Chu Tianyu’s hidden ambitions. They simply smiled at him, their gazes seemingly piercing through his words as they said, “You really aren’t very promising!”
Qin Nianran, on the other hand, immediately grasped the deeper meaning behind Chu Tianyu’s words. Her face turned red for the first time—fortunately, it was night, so it was hard for others to notice. At most, they saw her head dip slightly, unaware of the shame she felt.
In fact, the relationship between Qin Nianran and Chu Tianyu had become extremely complicated. Ever since she was injured, Chu Tianyu had taken care of her. Their physical closeness had long surpassed the bounds of a normal man-woman relationship, not to mention their pitiful engagement!
Especially inside the barrier formed by the Illusory Flame True Meridian, they had shared hardships and connected emotionally. Qin Nianran had long harbored feelings for him. But before they could fully reflect on these subtle changes in their relationship, unexpected events arose one after another, leaving her no time to process their new emotions. She could only follow Ouyang Ziyi and Xue Feifei, ignoring Chu Tianyu’s claims of having multiple wives, with no chance to be alone and reflect on their evolving feelings.
So, how could she not be at a loss when faced with Chu Tianyu’s sudden request?
Chu Tianyu’s emotions were surging. Facing three beautiful future wives, the indulgence he had shown on the street still stimulated and tempted him. After all, lust was human nature—even for Chu Tianyu.
His words, along with the affectionate aura they carried, were sensed almost simultaneously by the three women. Except for Qin Nianran, who was too nervous to be affected for now, Ouyang Ziyi and Xue Feifei couldn’t help but let out soft murmurs, their expressions filled with tender affection…

This made Chu Tianyu even more eager. He gently circulated his true energy with his hands, and a warm current instantly wrapped around the three women, as if additional warm arms were surrounding them—caressing them and offering them a haven to rely on. Even Qin Nianran couldn’t help but relax her tension, snuggling into these warm arms and enjoying an unparalleled sense of peace and comfort. A warm current rose from her heart and spread throughout her body in an instant. If there had been light at that moment, it would have been easy to see patches of rosy color appearing on her fair skin—her emotions flaring in just a heartbeat!

Including Chu Tianyu, those who had experienced the Illusionary Flame True Vein had already developed a very subtle telepathic connection among themselves, along with a sense of spiritual communication and resonance. The tender affection between them was already flowing and echoing in their hearts…

Chu Tianyu felt a “boom” in his head. Everything seemed to blur; in his eyes, there were only Qin Nianran, Zi Yi, and Fei Fei.

The three women also felt Chu Tianyu’s overwhelming, almost violent love at the same time. Their hearts swelled with desire, and soft, breathy sighs escaped their lips, making one’s blood boil at the sound.

Chu Tianyu once again claimed Qin Nianran’s red lips, savoring her delicate fragrance while searching for her soft, smooth tongue that had already stirred his emotions. Meanwhile, his hands slipped into the gaps between Zi Yi and Fei Fei’s clothes, exploring their delicate skin and curves, enjoying the subtle, smooth sensations transmitted through his fingertips…

Just as Chu Tianyu was lost in ecstasy, ready to take further action, several faint sounds of breaking through the air were heard, accompanied by several dark shadows streaking across everyone’s heads and disappearing into the distance.

Chu Tianyu and the others were instantly awakened. Qin Nianran and the others glared angrily in the direction the shadows had gone. At the moment the shadows passed, faint voices could be heard from the air—undetectable to ordinary people, but for them, those almost telepathic words reached their ears clearly.

“Hehe, Eldest Brother, do you see those wild mandarin ducks below? Damn, he’s handling three at once! This kid is even crazier than me!”
“Third Younger Brother, this kind of thing is happening way too often now. As long as you have money, you can do whatever you want. You’ve been home too long and don’t know anything—you country bumpkin!”

“Ugh, Second Senior Brother, you spend all your time with me too—have you ever gone out? And with my fiery eyes, those girls are top-notch; they’re definitely not just some easy targets you can get with money!”
“Actions speak louder than words. How about we go down and give it a try?”
“Fine, let’s give it a try. Who’s afraid of whom? Let’s head back right now…”
“Enough! Shut up! This is crucial. After we finish what we have to do, you can do whatever you want!”
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These words filled Qin Nianran and the others with rage. Even Chu Tianyu couldn’t help but sigh deeply—it seemed today’s good luck was coming to an end. He hated those annoying spoilers even more, ruining everything. With no other choice, Chu Tianyu could only look up at the sky in exasperation.
Sure enough, once she regained her composure, Qin Nianran glared at the group as they walked away and said angrily, “Tianyu, should we follow them to take a look?”
Anyone could tell from her words that what she meant by “take a look” was to give them a good beating.
“Yes, their behavior is highly suspicious, and their conversations are even more detestable!” Ouyang Ziyi said angrily as well.
“They’re quite skilled, able to fly using qi. I wonder if they’re related to the clues we’re looking for?” Xue Feifei analyzed calmly.
Hearing the girls’ words, although Chu Tianyu was reluctant, he had no choice but to get up and said, “Hmm, let’s follow them. If it’s really as you say, we’ll have to teach them a lesson.”
By the end, Chu Tianyu was itching with anger—how infuriating! This was pure mischief!
After reaching an agreement, they didn’t delay any longer. Chu Tianyu spread his arms, and an invisible force enveloped the three girls. With a light step, his figure instantly turned into a dark spot in the night sky, disappearing into the distance.
Although the group ahead was also flying using qi, they had already been detected by Chu Tianyu’s qi sense. Even though they had flown far away, Chu Tianyu followed them calmly and arrived at an old-style quadrangle courtyard.
When Chu Tianyu and the others arrived, those who called themselves brothers had already been taken inside the house. The courtyard seemed peaceful, but Chu Tianyu could clearly sense energy fluctuations coming from three directions, forming a defensive triangle—clearly well-protected. It seemed this reluctant pursuit actually had some appeal after all.

Qin Nianran and the others felt an inexplicable excitement, as this kind of spying was also their first experience. Moreover, since it was a spur-of-the-moment decision without any specific goal, it only heightened their sense of anticipation for the unknown, with the possibility of unexpected rewards.
“Hehe, Zi Yi, this is the perfect chance to showcase your strengths. Leave the three guards in the courtyard to you. Control the power of the Elf Bow well—just keep them immobilized for a while. Don’t alert them!” Chu Tianyu transmitted his message.
Ouyang Zi Yi nodded upon hearing this, her lips curling slightly. Instantly, a barely visible green glow appeared around her, and a phantom bow and arrow appeared in her hands. She gently closed her eyes, using her energy sense to locate her targets. In the blink of an eye, she had locked onto them. As she drew and released the bow, two more blurred figures holding bows appeared on either side of her, followed by two streaks of light that rushed out along with the arrows she shot. Almost simultaneously, these three arrows, formed from ethereal energy, struck the acupoints of the three hidden guards.
Chu Tianyu nodded in approval at Ouyang Zi Yi’s simultaneous shots. It wasn’t difficult to shoot three arrows, but controlling their force and using an imperceptible glow was truly challenging.
After dealing with the hidden guards, Chu Tianyu and the others silently descended into the courtyard, chose a hiding spot, concealed themselves, and began using their energy senses to listen around.
“Elder Brother, what exactly is going on this time? Why send all of us brothers out at once? Could there be some force even the soul can’t handle?”
“Yes, Elder Brother. I’ve only reached the third level of the Xuanming Skill. Without the fourth level’s power, I can’t elevate the Mingyu Skill any further. If it’s not important, it’s simply a waste of my time!”
“Fourth Brother, quit it. You, a martial arts fanatic, are already practicing fast enough. We’ve just reached the second level, and Elder Brother has only reached the fourth. Be satisfied with that!”

Hearing this, Chu Tianyu and the others exchanged glances, their expressions filled with shock. They never expected to stumble upon such valuable information by chance—news about the False Divine Soul. From their conversation, it seemed the False Divine Soul was merely an outer organization. Just this fact already shocked Chu Tianyu greatly. Considering the recent events, the secretly powerful forces of the Zhan family, and the mysterious power mentioned by his master, coupled with the False Divine Soul now, it truly felt like a convergence of significant events. However, precisely because of today’s unexpected discovery, this seemingly complicated situation gave Chu Tianyu a new perspective on the entire situation…