Chapter 2266: Chapter 2270: Preparing the Secret Move
"I am not worried about Tang Lin making a move against me; with the teacher here, he can’t do anything to me. What I’m worried about now is, Tang Lin’s strong support of Elder Zhang and the others seems like he wants to target them!"
Jiang Chen’s eyes flashed with a hint of contemplation as he spoke solemnly.
"Target them?"
Peng Zhengwei was taken aback, puzzled, and asked, "Target what?"
"I can’t explain this to you right now, but I must go to the Heavenly Sword Sect. I can’t stand by idly while Elder Zhang and the others face danger!"
Jiang Chen shook his head lightly and said in a grave tone.
"This..."
Peng Zhengwei’s expression changed, and a hint of hesitation appeared in his eyes.
"Don’t worry, with the old man here, even if Tang Lin makes a move, he won’t gain anything, nor will he blame it on your Heavenly Sword Sect!"
Sang Zhenye spoke softly.
He understood the relationship between Jiang Chen and Zhang Sanfeng. If Jiang Chen didn’t know about this matter, it would be different, but now that he knew, with his character, he would definitely not ignore it!
"We’ll go too!"
Tong Hai spoke softly.
Peng Zhengwei was taken aback, his brows furrowed slightly as he looked at the three members of the Tong Family in confusion.
They... seem to be caring about Jiang Chen? What’s going on? Weren’t they here to kill Jiang Chen?
"Gentlemen, you can’t just follow us directly. If it’s known that you’re with us, Zhang Yubo will surely become suspicious. Instead, please hide near Heavenly Sword Mountain in secret."
Jiang Chen said confidently, "With Elder Sang here, just relying on the Heavenly Sword Sect alone can’t do anything to me. And it seems, Tang Lin is likely planning to make a move when Elder Zhang and the others are breaking through. To deal with two cultivators at the Unity Realm Stage’s initial phase, the Heavenly Sword Sect’s power alone is not enough, so they must have other plans!"
After pondering for a while, Jiang Chen spoke softly again, "You three hide in the shadows. If Tang Lin really has additional plans, please lend a hand to help!"
"Alright!"
The three members of the Tong Family nodded lightly.
Seeing this scene, Peng Zhengwei’s eyes revealed a hint of surprise—what’s going on? Why are the three elders of the Tong Family so obedient to Jiang Chen?
However, he did not voice his question. From Jiang Chen and the others’ conversation, he sensed that their relationship was unusual.
And he didn’t want to know too much. The words of the three elders from the Tong Family and Jiang Chen subtly hinted that they were targeting Zhang Yubo, which startled him.
His purpose in coming here was merely to prevent a confrontation between Changlin Academy and the Heavenly Sword Sect due to Tang Lin wanting to kill Jiang Chen. As for Jiang Chen and the others’ affairs, he didn’t want to know too much to avoid getting involved.
He faintly felt that knowing too much might bring him great trouble!
After sorting things out, Sun Peng returned first to settle Qiaoer, while Jiang Chen, Sang Zhenye, and Peng Zhengwei headed towards the Heavenly Sword Sect, with the three elders of the Tong Family secretly following.
During the journey, Jiang Chen subtly reminded Sun Peng not to disclose the incident in the dense forest, which Sun Peng wisely agreed to.
Heavenly Sword Mountain.
Whoosh whoosh!
Two figures flew out from within the gates of the Heavenly Sword Sect, about to head south.
"Elder Qin, where are you headed?"
A shout rang out, and a figure swiftly caught up with the two, stopping them.
"Vice Sect Leader Tang, does an old lady need to report to you where she’s going?"
Qin Chaolan glanced at Tang Lin indifferently, a flash of anger in her eyes.
"Hehe, of course not."
Tang Lin chuckled lightly and turned to Qiu Ying, who stood beside Qin Chaolan, "Qiu Ying, weren’t you supposed to invite Mr Jiang, a compatriot of Elder Zhang, to attend? Why have you returned alone, and where is Mr Jiang?"
"He..."
Qiu Ying’s expression changed slightly, recalling Peng Zhengwei’s advice, unsure whether to reply.
Hmm?
At that moment, Qin Chaolan’s expression changed, and she looked up at the southern sky.
Noticing Qin Chaolan’s unusual behavior, Tang Lin also turned to look over.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Three figures shot rapidly from the south and soon appeared before Tang Lin and the others.
"Jiang Chen, you..."
Qiu Ying’s expression brightened with joy, just about to inquire but swallowed the words back when she noticed Tang Lin standing by.
Seeing Jiang Chen’s appearance, Tang Lin squinted slightly. Upon noticing Jiang Chen’s slightly pale complexion, the messy hair of him and Sang Zhenye, and their wrinkled clothes, he cursed inwardly. These incompetents actually let them escape!
"Elder Sang, Mr Jiang, you’ve had a hard journey!"
Tang Lin laughed lightly, glancing at Peng Zhengwei, "Since Elder Peng is hosting the two of you, let Elder Peng take you to rest!"
"Alright!"
Peng Zhengwei nodded, his figure flashed towards the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Jiang Chen glanced at Tang Lin, said nothing, and followed along with Sang Zhenye, with Qin Chaolan and another following into the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Tang Lin turned to watch their figures leave, an icy look appearing in his eyes.
Swish!
Once they entered the Heavenly Sword Sect, a figure appeared beside Tang Lin, upon closer inspection, it was the Sect Leader, Chen Zhenhua!
"They must be suspicious."
Chen Zhenhua took a glance at the figures of Jiang Chen and the others and spoke softly.
"So what? Since they’re here, they shouldn’t expect to leave alive. As for Peng Zhengwei..."
A cold gleam flashed in Tang Lin’s eyes, "If he doesn’t know what’s good for him, then send him on his way too!"
...
Heavenly Sword Mountain’s rear mountain, within a cave dwelling.
"Brother Jiang."
Upon seeing Jiang Chen arrive, Lin Yuyan joyfully came up to him.
"This is my humble abode. You two can rest here. It’s not very safe outside!"
Qin Chaolan spoke gently.
Peng Zhengwei did not take Jiang Chen to the lodgings prepared for guests by the Heavenly Sword Sect but brought him to Qin Chaolan’s cave dwelling.
Qin Chaolan was presently the strongest in the Heavenly Sword Sect. Jiang Chen staying here could receive more protection.
And Qin Chaolan subtly understood why Peng Zhengwei was doing this and agreed with Jiang Chen and Sang Zhenye residing here.
"Then we’ll be intruding!"
Jiang Chen cupped his hands in salute.
"Mr Jiang, even though you’ve prepared, you still must be careful."
Peng Zhengwei said with some concern.
"Rest assured, Elder Peng, I will be cautious!"
Jiang Chen chuckled and nodded.
"Brother Jiang, what happened?"
Lin Yuyan frowned slightly, looking at Jiang Chen and the others in confusion.
"It’s nothing, I provoked an enemy, and Elder Peng is cautioning me."
Jiang Chen smiled lightly, not intending to reveal the matter to Lin Yuyan.
After spending some time, Peng Zhengwei and his apprentice left, leaving Jiang Chen and Sang Zhenye to stay at Qin Chaolan’s place, waiting for Zhang Sanfeng to emerge.
And just that night, a shadow flew away from the rear of Heavenly Sword Mountain, heading swiftly toward the nearest city to the Tiancong Mountain Range.
As the shadow departed from the Heavenly Sword Sect, three figures arrived at the peak near Heavenly Sword Mountain and began to skulk.
