bookcurios Chapter 814: A Visit
Chapter 814: A Visit
"You little bastard, can't you speak properly? How dare you slander your father! Believe me, I'll beat you up!"
Chen Futu glared at him, ready to punch him, which scared Chen Li so much that he scurried behind Liu Longyue.
Liu Longyue gave Chen Futu and Fu Shuang a strange look and transmitted her voice, "Husband, I thought you had something important to do, so I returned to the Moon Goddess Pavilion without informing you. It turns out that you have such a refined taste and have come to this snowy place to enjoy the scenery."
"Moon, you can't wrong me. We just happened to be there."
Chen Futu gave an explanation with a dark face, and Liu Longyue's pretty face darkened upon hearing it.
She was also dissatisfied with the Moon Goddess Pavilion. Coincidentally, the Moon Goddess Pavilion sent a message through Bai Zhi, hoping that she would bring Chen Li back. This time, she was going to sever ties with the Moon Goddess Pavilion and go her separate ways from now on.
If the Moon Goddess were still alive, she would probably despise these disciples and followers who hide in the shadows and dare not show themselves.
"Why haven't you come to pay your respects to the Pavilion Master yet!"
Bai Zhi was slightly annoyed when she saw the young man and woman staring blankly.
The two realized what was happening and hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects. They had only heard of Liu Longyue's name before, but had never seen this young master. Today they finally met her. She was truly beautiful, with a similar temperament to the Moon Goddess Ancestor, like a celestial being.
"Let's go, lead the way."
Liu Longyue waved her hand, and the young man looked at Chen Futu and Fu Shuang with a conflicted expression.
Liu Longyue said, "These two are also distinguished guests."
"Here."
The young man and woman stopped asking questions and led the group into a snow-covered canyon. Inside, it was indeed a hidden paradise, with red flowers, green water, and numerous pavilions, like a secluded paradise.
The Moon Goddess Pavilion is protected by a divine-level array, which explains why it can remain calm in such a harsh environment.
"What a wonderful place. It must have taken a lot of effort to create such a paradise."
Fu Shuang surveyed the magnificent scenery around her, her expression a mixture of admiration and disdain.
Looking around, the streets were filled with magnificent buildings, and the people coming and going were all dressed in elegant robes, their cultivation levels were all extremely high. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that there were quasi-emperors everywhere and saints were not as good as dogs.
It's somewhat laughable that someone with such deep-rooted abilities has remained dormant until now, afraid to make a move.
Swish swish!
Several figures appeared, led by an old woman with white hair, who was a demigod.
She is none other than the acting Grand Elder, Granny Liuxiang.
As for those behind them, they were three elders and some core members.
They were overjoyed to see Liu Longyue return, but this joy made Chen Futu feel uncomfortable. He felt that the people of the Moon Goddess Pavilion were being overly enthusiastic towards Liu Longyue, and their eyes were also strange.
Liu Longyue deliberately concealed Chen Futu and Fu Shuang's identities, only saying that they were two guards.
Neither of them objected, and this way they could also see the Moon Goddess Pavilion's attitude towards the situation on the mainland and even towards Liu Longyue.
Next, the Moon Goddess Pavilion held a grand banquet. During the banquet, the core members and high-ranking officials frequently raised their glasses to Liu Longyue, addressing her as "Young Pavilion Master" repeatedly.
Liu Longyue noticed that the people from the Moon Goddess Pavilion looked strange, so she didn't directly state her purpose, but instead said she would stay for a few days.
As for the situation outside, she said that Lizhou suffered heavy losses, and His Majesty the Holy Emperor and several Martial Gods had all suffered damage to their origins. They would need a lot of time to recuperate and might not be able to recover. Currently, Chen Changsheng was handling all state affairs.
Upon hearing these words, Liu Xiang and the other high-ranking officials became even more agitated.
That evening, accommodations were arranged.
Chen Futu transmitted his voice to Liu Longyue, saying, "I feel that the atmosphere in the Moon Goddess Pavilion is strange. The way they look at you is not the respect that subordinates show to their pavilion master."
“So my husband noticed it too, which is why I concealed the truth and said that our Lizhou’s fighting strength had been greatly reduced. If they have ulterior motives, they might take action next.”
Liu Longyue's reply was cold and indifferent.
Chen Futu snorted noncommittally. If these old fogies were plotting the same thing as Jue Tianzi, he wouldn't hesitate to take action.
For the rest of the time, Chen Futu and Fu Shuang continued to suppress their cultivation levels, and the Third Elder led them to visit the Moon Goddess Pavilion's residence.
Chen Li was summoned by a group of old men. Whether it was to build connections or for some other purpose, Chen Futu kept a close eye on the situation.
"Gentlemen, the Moon Gazing Tower is just ahead."
The Third Elder led the way with a cheerful smile.
Chen Futu and Fu Shuang had no suspicions and continued to follow the Third Elder deeper into the Moon Goddess Pavilion.
The Moon Gazing Pavilion is located on a mountaintop, surrounded by red flowers and green waters, a truly beautiful sight. According to the Third Elder, the pavilion is covered with array patterns, and at night, one can see the most beautiful moonlit scenery. It was also a place where the Moon Goddess Ancestor often stayed in the past.
“In that case, there’s no need to trouble the Third Elder. We’ll just wander around on our own,” Chen Futu said.
"Very well, I will take my leave now. If you two need anything, you may call upon me at any time."
After saying that, the Third Elder quickly left.
Chen Futu and Fu Shuang watched her departing figure, a cold expression appearing on their faces.
The array patterns covering the Moon Gazing Tower are incredibly complex, definitely at the divine level, and it's certainly not what the Third Elder said—that it's just for sightseeing. It's more like a trap to kill people.
"Your Majesty, the higher-ups of the Moon Goddess Pavilion have designs on your wife and children." Fu Shuang lay on the rocking chair, gloating.
Chen Futu said coldly, "I hope they don't go that far, otherwise, even if it's for the sake of the Moon Goddess, I will still deal with them."
To verify their suspicions, Chen Futu and Fu Shuang cooperated fully with the Moon God Pavilion's arrangements, spending their days reciting poems and playing music in the Moon Gazing Pavilion. They didn't go out at all, nor did they inquire about what Liu Longyue was doing. With Liu Longyue's combat strength, no one other than a Martial God could defeat her. Even if the other party made a move in secret, the Moon God Soldiers were not to be trifled with.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The moon was shining brightly that night, its radiant light bathing the entire small world.
Liu Longyue and Chen Li were summoned to the ancestral temple by Liu Xiang under the pretext of worshipping the moon goddess.
The mother and son had spoken in secret, so they outwardly accepted the arrangement without question, but inwardly they were wary.
“Mother, I have seen hidden array patterns; they are the aura of the divine path.”
Chen Li's spiritual will is extremely special, possessing the ability of "mind's eye." Liu Longyue cannot see it, but he can see the runes engraved in all directions within the ancestral temple. The divine aura within them is very powerful, indicating that they must have been preparing for a long time.
A murderous glint flashed in Liu Longyue's eyes as she said to Chen Li, "Li'er, don't lift a finger when the fight breaks out. Just watch your mother."
"Mother, have you forgotten Father? He will definitely kill someone, and you probably won't even need to do it yourself."
“Your father is much more sensible than you; he will let your mother handle it herself.”
"Hmph, you and Aye are true love, I'm just an accident."
"Yes."
"That really hurts, Mom."
Chen Li pursed his lips.
His composure only applies to outsiders; in front of his parents, he's still just a little kid.
While the mother and son were talking in secret, the group finally reached the deepest part of the ancestral temple.
At first glance, wow, the altar is all ready.
If any good family sets up an altar in their ancestral temple, aren't they afraid that their ancestors will be so angry that they'll come back to life and beat these filial sons and grandsons to death?