Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 496 - 235, Chance Encounter_3

Harboring such intentions, Chen Qingfeng, even though he knew that the Second Prince Hou Zhan before him had a lower Cultivation level than himself, still maintained an exceedingly humble demeanor.

For the leader of a second-rate power to be so humble in front of himself, Hou Zhan was clearly quite satisfied, nodding slightly, which counted as an acceptance of his pledge of loyalty.

Chen Qingfeng’s mood lightened considerably. Glancing back at Zhao Qingxue inside the sack, his expression flickered twice, and he said softly, "This Zhao Qingxue, I’ve heard, is the direct disciple of Moxuzi, and is very likely to inherit the position of Sect Elder of the Forget Love lineage. If the Second Prince could win this lady’s heart, he could gain a great ally in the future!"

"Heh..."

Believing he had guessed Hou Zhan’s thoughts and wanting to offer his congratulations, Chen Qingfeng did not expect to be greeted with nothing but Hou Zhan’s mockery, instantly causing a puzzled look to cross his face.

"The Ziqing Holy Sect, with its supreme Dao lineages of Taishang, Yunqing, and Heavenly Respect, each takes turns governing the sect every hundred years. The current Taoist Ancestor is Shen Daoling from the Heavenly Venerable Sect, with seven years remaining before it’s Taishang’s turn to rule. The current leader of the Taishang lineage, Heavenly Mystery Dao Venerate Wei Xuheng, who is also Moxuzi’s master, has no interest in the Sect Master position and is highly likely to elect a new head of the Taishang lineage ahead of time, who will then govern the sect on his behalf.

Seven individuals vie for the esteemed position of the leader of the Taishang lineage. Moxuzi has already gained an edge over the other six by breaking through to the Yin Yang Holy Realm, and with his relationship with Wei Xuheng, it’s estimated that he will be the next head of the Dao lineage!

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This Zhao Qingxue considers Moxuzi like a father, and Moxuzi dotes on this disciple exceedingly. If I could become Zhao Qingxue’s Fated One, perhaps even Moxuzi could become my ally. Once he becomes the head of the Taishang lineage and takes over for Wei Xuheng in governing the sect, perhaps the entire Ziqing Holy Sect could become my support..."

Hou Zhan’s expression grew more and more excited, completely unaware that his words had become entirely divorced from reality. Even if he genuinely became Zhao Qingxue’s destined calamity, relying on such a man-woman relationship to make a Holy Land his ally was nothing short of a fool’s dream.

But as he displayed such excitement, naturally no one else would douse him with cold water, instead, they nodded repeatedly in agreement, offering him the most sycophantic compliments.

"And then, Zhao Qingxue’s father is still Great Yu..."

Hou Zhan seemed to plan to say more, but remembering something, he immediately stopped himself and changed the subject, "Explaining to you would be pointless, just leave, all of you!"

Chen Qingfeng and the others nodded, bowing to excuse themselves.

"Second Prince, your servant requests an audience!"

Just as he was about to exit, an unexpected voice suddenly came from outside. Hou Zhan, recognizing who it was even though he frowned, still replied in a low voice, "What is it, come in and speak."

A soldier dressed in the Tianwei Army attire stepped in, bowing and saying, "Second Prince, those Taoists from the Ziqing Holy Sect have gone to the Sword Control Bureau. They somehow found out about your whereabouts, and now they’re rushing over here, demanding the Second Prince..."

"Demanding what from me?" Hou Zhan could see the soldier’s discomfort and his eyebrows knitted tightly.

The soldier looked back at the girl in the sack, noticed the Taoist cloud bun atop the girl’s head, and seemed to immediately understand, speaking softly, "They’re demanding the Second Prince reveal the whereabouts of their senior sister Zhao Qingxue, otherwise, when their master arrives, if Zhao Qingxue is not found, they will surely go to the Great King to seek justice!"

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Upon hearing this, Hou Zhan’s expression instantly darkened.

Others might have been manageable, but Moxuzi coming over would genuinely unsettle him. If Moxuzi truly went to his adoptive father and he hadn’t yet accomplished what he intended, considering his adoptive father’s temper, he would be blamed not just for botching the bad deed but also for causing trouble—then the consequences would be severe.

"Chen Qingfeng, you hold them off here. You four, take her and follow me immediately!"

After instructing Chen Qingfeng, Hou Zhan gestured towards Zhao Qingxue, signaling to the four individuals beside him, and then promptly leapt out the window.

The four understood, one of them promptly hoisting the sack up and following behind Hou Zhan. The group did not head towards the Sword Control Bureau but instead made their way outside the city.

"Those Taoists must have informed Moxuzi. Can’t let that old Taoist spoil things. Take her out of the city first. This Zhao Qingxue, inexperienced in worldly affairs—just turn the raw rice into cooked rice, and after, if I sincerely repent and sweet-talk her, over time she’s sure to give herself up to me entirely!"

Hou Zhan’s expression flickered incessantly, as if he had already envisioned Zhao Qingxue’s wholehearted devotion to him. A wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he quickened his pace out of the city, with the four following him hastening to keep up.

The group failed to notice that as soon as they left the Spring River Restaurant, two figures had been trailing far behind them...