Chapter 29: This Was a Scheme Devised by Young Master Chen

Elder Hua shook his head and said, "Although I don't know Tu Wuchang well, I can be certain that he is definitely not the great demon I observed in the stars. At most, Tu Wuchang is nothing more than a petty villain."

"Elder Hua, let me explain," Baili Song interjected, shaking his head. "I understand that Tu Wuchang is insignificant before someone like you, but he possesses a body that neither dies nor perishes."

Undying and imperishable?

Bing Muer, Elder Hua, and Huangfu Meng were all struck with astonishment once more.

"Yes," Mu Wanqing chimed in, "Three hundred years ago, Tu Wuchang appeared out of nowhere, slaughtering the major sects of this land until rivers of blood flowed and corpses piled up. His undying, imperishable body was due to one thing: he possessed the demonic soul of the Blood Demon Ancestor. Therefore, the great demon the sect leader referred to is not Tu Wuchang, but rather the Blood Demon Ancestor."

Bing Muer, her face filled with shock, turned to Elder Hua. "Elder Hua, what do you think?"

"If Tu Wuchang possesses an undying, imperishable body, then the soul of the Blood Demon Ancestor within him is undoubtedly the great demon shown in the celestial signs," Elder Hua sighed. "I never imagined that the great demon would come to your Skycloud Sect. Fortunately, one thing can be confirmed: the Blood Demon Ancestor is not the reincarnation of the Demon Emperor; otherwise, we would be in grave trouble."

Bing Muer nodded in understanding and asked, "Then, what of the Blood Demon Ancestor now?"

Mu Wanqing replied, "Back then, the Blood Demon Ancestor threatened me with the Skycloud Sect, demanding that I bring him here to meet Young Master Chen. Afterwards, the Blood Demon Ancestor vanished."

"The Blood Demon Ancestor came here and then disappeared?" Bing Muer was stunned. "Are you certain he disappeared, or was he destroyed by Young Master Chen?"

"Destroyed by Young Master Chen?" Mu Wanqing and Baili Song were both taken aback.

They had never considered this possibility; not seeing the Blood Demon Ancestor here, they simply assumed he hadn't come.

"I am certain the Blood Demon Ancestor was destroyed by Young Master Chen!" Huangfu Meng recalled how Tuoba Ye was annihilated by Chen Die'er, and immediately affirmed her statement.

A collective gasp echoed among them, their limbs turning cold.

Even the great demon revealed in the celestial signs had been silently eliminated by Young Master Chen.

Who exactly is this Young Master Chen—what manner of extraordinary being!

Moreover, he is only about twenty years old.

Terrifying, truly terrifying!

"I understand now!" Elder Hua suddenly exclaimed. "This was a scheme devised by Young Master Chen, luring the Blood Demon Ancestor here only to destroy him."

"Elder Hua, are you saying Young Master Chen anticipated the Blood Demon Ancestor’s arrival here?" Bing Muer asked, her voice filled with awe.

"Exactly," Elder Hua nodded. "Even I could discern from observing the heavens that a great demon had arrived at White Emperor City. As for someone like Young Master Chen, an otherworldly sage, I suspect he holds the entire world within his grasp. All things under heaven are but pieces on his chessboard."

Mu Wanqing recalled how she had first met Chen Changsheng, and how he had bestowed upon her a great fortune, and immediately said, "I believe Elder Hua; this must be a scheme devised by Young Master Chen!"

She was deeply shocked—everything had been within Young Master Chen’s plan, and she herself was merely a piece on his board.

The group sat petrified, like statues.

No words could describe the shock in their hearts.

They had encountered a presence so terrifying, all things under heaven were merely pieces in his hand!

After a long moment, Bing Muer finally emerged from her profound astonishment and sighed, "This trip to White Emperor City was truly worthwhile.

Since Young Master Chen had silently laid out such a scheme, there is nothing to fear regarding the Demon Emperor’s tomb."

"Her Highness is quite right," Elder Hua nodded. "Young Master Chen invited us to eat that dish—boiled fish—so we should simply enjoy it. Everything is already within Young Master Chen’s plan, including the Demon Emperor’s tomb."

"There is one thing everyone must remember," Mu Wanqing interjected. "Young Master Chen always claims to be an ordinary man, so in front of him, we must not behave too formally; it might displease him."

"This is the true sage, possessing supernatural abilities yet regarding himself as a mere mortal," Bing Muer sighed, already worshipping Chen Changsheng in her heart.

"What are you all discussing, so lively?" At that moment, Chen Changsheng emerged carrying a large platter of fish.

Chen Die'er followed behind, holding bowls and chopsticks.

"Wow, Young Master Chen's boiled fish smells incredible!" Mu Wanqing exclaimed, casting a glance at the others to remind them not to be too reserved.

The group immediately understood.

"Tsk tsk, Young Master Chen, is this boiled fish? The aroma is extraordinary!"

"So this is boiled fish—what a perfect blend of color, fragrance, and flavor!"

"Young Master Chen, your culinary skills are truly masterful. Haha, we are fortunate indeed to taste your cooking!"

They all strove to relax and praised him earnestly.

It was not mere flattery, but genuine admiration from their hearts.

Boiled fish—before this moment, they had never even heard of it.

Now, as Chen Changsheng presented it, they realized how alluring both its aroma and appearance truly were.

"Delicious, isn't it?" Chen Changsheng smiled mildly; his skills had been recognized by the system.

Moreover, before crossing over, his favorite dish on Earth was boiled fish, so he always put extra care into its preparation.

"Let’s eat!" Chen Changsheng placed the large platter on the table and explained, "The fish slices for boiled fish must be cut very thin, but not too thin, or they will break apart when cooked. The heat must be just right. The seasoning is crucial, especially the spicy and numbing flavor—without it, the taste is greatly diminished. Besides that, you can also add pickled vegetables, greens, scallions, and ginger."

As he explained, he scooped a bowl for Chen Die'er, carefully removing the fish bones.

"Die'er, try a bite," he said, feeding her a piece.

Chen Die’er chewed, her face instantly filled with delight. "Wow, it’s so delicious—better than grilled fish!"

Seeing her reaction, Chen Changsheng felt a surge of satisfaction and affectionately ruffled her hair. "Since you like it, Daddy will cook it for you often."

Everyone watched quietly and sighed to themselves:

A doting father!

To be his daughter is true happiness!

"Don’t just stare, dig in," Chen Changsheng smiled.

Bing Muer picked up a slice and placed it in her mouth. She found the fish tender and smooth, mildly spicy but not greasy, with a peculiar numbing sensation in her mouth.

Most astonishing of all, she sensed a trace of the Dao in the fish.

The fish contained a trace of the Dao!

Boom!

Bing Muer was struck as if by lightning, utterly stunned, waves of shock crashing within her heart.

Now, she finally understood why Mu Wanqing had said Chen Changsheng’s grilled fish was a flavor beyond the mortal realm.