Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 968 - 964: The Mastermind

Leng Tieya frowned.

"What are you dawdling for, hurry up!" Leng Yuqing waved.

"Big sister..."

"Stop the nonsense, keep up!" Leng Yuqing interrupted him.

"Sigh..." Leng Tieya shook his head and said, "No need to meet them."

"Let’s see what Miss Lu wants to do."

"I don’t want any entanglement with her."

"You might as well give up." Leng Yuqing snorted.

Leng Tieya said, "If I can find the other half of the stone plate, can I avoid marrying her?"

Leng Yuqing laughed and shook her head, "You’re really dreaming... If you can truly find it, the Family Head might agree."

Leng Tieya said resolutely, "I must find the other half of this stone plate."

Leng Yuqing shook her head, "You are daydreaming. Fine, I’ll go take a look."

Seeing Leng Tieya’s displeased expression, she didn’t press him further.

After Leng Yuqing left, Leng Tieya didn’t extend Super Sense to observe that side, still focusing on the stone plate.

This variation is the clue, perhaps discovered by predecessors, but without Super Sense, it is hard to perceive.

Unfortunately, aside from this technique, other methods failed to invoke any response from the stone plate.

A quarter of an hour later, Leng Yuqing returned.

Leng Tieya was still gazing at the stone plate.

Leng Yuqing approached him gracefully and sat down, her jade-like face shadowed.

She stared at Leng Tieya without speaking.

After a while, Leng Tieya sensed something was amiss and looked up at her, "Big sister, what’s wrong?"

Leng Yuqing shook her head.

"Miss Lu is dead?" Leng Tieya said.

"She had a fortuitous encounter and entered the Great Heavenly Demon Palace." Leng Yuqing said.

Leng Tieya was startled, then laughed, "This is good news. Having entered the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, she won’t need to marry me, right?"

Leng Yuqing gritted her teeth in anger, "Exactly, she broke off the engagement! The Lu family broke off the engagement!!"

Leng Tieya said, "That’s good news."

"Humph, good news? Don’t you feel embarrassed?" Leng Yuqing glared at him fiercely, "How can you show your face when word gets out?"

"Face or no face doesn’t matter, what matters is I don’t have to marry this woman." Leng Tieya said.

Leng Yuqing was silent for a moment, stomped her foot angrily, "The Lu family is detestable!"

Leng Tieya said, "They boast because this generation has two entrants to the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, unafraid of our Leng family causing trouble, right?"

Leng Yuqing shot him a glance, "Do I even need you to say that?!"

This generation from the Leng family has no disciples in the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, while the Lu family has two.

Therefore, the Lu family is exceedingly confident, not afraid of Leng family causing trouble, knowing that Leng family can only swallow their anger.

"If not for Brother..." Leng Yuqing shook her head, "The Lu family wouldn’t dare be so arrogant!"

Leng Tieya said, "There’s a time for everything. Ignore it for now and reclaim this honor in the future."

"Can you really reclaim it?" Leng Yuqing said bitterly, "They will cultivate even more superior mental methods after entering the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, progressing rapidly, outrunning you forever!"

Leng Tieya said, "I can surpass them; don’t worry, sister."

Leng Yuqing took a deep breath, "Forget it, don’t even think of revenge, lest it disrupts your cultivation."

Hatred in early stages aids cultivation, making one cultivate fiercely, but becomes a huge hindrance once becoming a Heavenly Demon.

A clouded mental state only hinders cultivation.

Leng Tieya said, "Did the Family Head agree to the Lu family’s breaking of engagement? Did the Family Head leave seclusion for this reason?"

"How could he not leave seclusion?" Leng Yuqing said angrily, "Should we shamelessly beg them to have Miss Lu marry you?"

Leng Tieya said, "So the Family Head agreed?"

"Yes, agreed readily."

"... The Lu family." Leng Tieya shook his head.

He never imagined the Lu family would pull such a stunt.

Even using the Heavenly Transmigration Technique, Leng Tieya couldn’t help but be furious.

It was like being slapped publicly, deeply humiliated.

Leng Yuqing gritted her teeth angrily, "Lu family!"

Leng Tieya looked at the stone plate and slowly said, "Big sister, I’ll leave tomorrow."

"Where to?"

"Get outside for a stroll, see if I can find the other half of the stone plate."

"Getting out for some fresh air is good."

Leng Yuqing readily agreed this time.

She knew she was angry, the Family Head was angry, but none were as angry as Leng Tieya.

Despite his calm demeanor, Leng Tieya’s heart must be filled with humiliation and pain.

This taste is the most tormenting.

——

Leng Tieya walked out of Leng Mansion with his hands behind his back, accompanied by Yu Chengde and several attendants.

His heart and spirit remained focused on the Stone Plate, diligently seeking and always remembering.

Unconsciously, he entered a prosperous area, ignoring the surrounding shops and aimlessly strolling.

"Brother Leng!"

A clear call came from behind.

He turned his head and saw Song Lianshuang standing amidst a surge of demons.

She was like a lotus blooming quietly, making the surrounding demons fade away.

Leng Tieya smiled.

Song Lianshuang, surrounded by a group of maids, quickly crossed the throng of demons to reach him, her smile as radiant as a flower.

"What a coincidence," Leng Tieya said with a smile, "Sister Song, where are you going?"

"Just out for a stroll, how about you, Brother Leng?"

"Feeling bored, so I came out for a walk."

Song Lianshuang hesitated: "...Brother Leng, I heard some news."

"What news?"

"About the Lu Family."

"The word spread fast," Leng Tieya shook his head, "Could it be the Lu Family deliberately spread it?"

"Most likely, the Lu Family is up to mischief!" Song Lianshuang snorted, "They would do such a thing."

"Quite a disgrace," Leng Tieya chuckled, "Zhongyun City is laughing at me."

He laughed easily, without any hint of frustration or gloom.

He was angry too, but there was a layer between him and the actual matter, allowing him to transcend.

Song Lianshuang said, "Miss Lu doesn’t match up to you, Brother Leng."

"Heh..." Leng Tieya laughed, "In others’ eyes, I don’t match up to Miss Lu, and you, Sister Song, you’re about to get married too, find a suitable husband, don’t choose the wrong person."

"I’m still far from that," Song Lianshuang quickly replied, her face blushing.

The two of them stood in the middle of the street chatting for a while, and as Leng Tieya was about to say goodbye, a hearty laugh came from behind.

Leng Tieya turned his head, only to see a chubby young man waddling over.

His physique was quite rare among the Demon Clan.

Most of the Demon Clan had slender builds, rarely as rounded as this young man.

Leng Tieya glanced at Song Lianshuang, smiled, and cupped his fists, "Brother Song."

Song Zhaozhong, the eldest son of the Song Family of this generation, the future Family Head.

He was also Song Lianshuang’s older brother.

Additionally, he was a disciple of the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, a genius of this generation in the Demon World.

Song Zhaozhong approached with a chuckle, "Brother Tieya, are you alright?"

Leng Tieya smiled, "What do you mean by alright?"

Song Zhaozhong patted his shoulder, "Having the marriage revoked by the Lu Family is no big deal; it’s a blessing in disguise."

"Brother!" Song Lianshuang thought he was bringing up the most sensitive topic.

"What’s wrong with saying that?" Song Zhaozhong said indifferently, "Brother Tieya, you’re destined for the Great Sky Demon; how could you be stymied by a woman?"

Leng Tieya said, "Brother Song, is someone intentionally targeting me because of my brother?"

As soon as he heard Song Zhaozhong’s words, he detected an unusual taste and understood the true meaning behind them.

"...It’s the Meng Family," Song Zhaozhong said.

Leng Tieya was taken aback, looking at Song Lianshuang.

Song Lianshuang looked confused, "Brother, are you mistaken, how could it be the Meng Family?"

Could the Meng Family have heard the news? That’s too fast, isn’t it?

"It was indeed Meng Qi from the Meng Family who stirred things up," Song Zhaozhong said, "When did you offend the Meng Family, Brother Tieya?"

Leng Tieya sorted out the timeline, frowning as he looked at Song Lianshuang.

Song Lianshuang said, "Brother Leng..."

"It should be Elder Fang and Elder Hu," Leng Tieya said slowly.

Song Lianshuang frowned lightly, "The two elders have been chatting and laughing with you all the way, the relationship is already very good."

Leng Tieya shook his head with a laugh, "No matter how good my relationship with them is, it can’t compare to the bond of the same clan. Meng Qi is indeed a prodigy."

Meng Qi was a prodigy of this generation of the Meng Family and had long entered the Great Heavenly Demon Palace.

The Meng Family wasn’t in Zhongyun City, so the families of Zhongyun City didn’t pay much attention, yet they still knew his renowned name.

This alone testified to his fame.

Such a prodigy, how can he be compared to?

In the hearts of Fang Hongbo and Hu Jie, the distinction in weight was crystal clear.

He just didn’t expect the retaliation to come so swiftly, and in such a manner.