Chapter 1231: Cultivators of Immortal Worshipping Palace

"Do you even know what you're saying? It's nonsense! That person usurped my place, took my true body, and left me with nothing. This is a grudge that cannot be tolerated. And now you say that we are twins?" Xia Xuanji laughed bitterly in anger. "If it weren't for the old master, I'd definitely teach you a lesson today."

"My current abilities are no different from a second-transformation Loose Immortal. Even First Rate Sect Leaders need to bow before me and call me 'Senior,'" said Fang Chen.

Xia Xuanji froze, needing several breaths to digest those words. Then he shifted the topic. "Let's put that aside for now. Tell me the details of what he said. I want to hear how this man slanders me."

Fang Chen smiled. "He was pretty sincere. He said that he was your twin, but you died in the womb, and your soul has been attached to him ever since. Later, he tried to separate you from him but didn't want to kill you. Not only that, he gave you a physical body. He didn't explain the details, but it wasn't an easy thing to do."

"That's fake, all of it's fake." Xia Xuanji shook his head. "That's not how I remember it. Don't let him fool you."

"What profit would he gain by lying to me? Besides..." Fang Chen gave Xia Xuanji a curious look. "Why does the Old Master value you so highly? In this world, there are very few he deems worthy. I can barely count myself among them. But you—what qualifies you?"

Xia Xuanji was silent for a while, then coldly said. "I'm your uncle-in-law. Fang Cangyue is my wife. I'm his son-in-law."

"That's not right. If the old master didn't value you, he wouldn't have allowed you to become his son-in-law. But... maybe..."

Fang Chen didn't continue.

Just like Master Yun He and Li Jingnian had said about Anomalies, many times, an Anomaly's consciousness may not be clear. Maybe because of that, Fang Cangyue's marriage to Xia Xuanji was not opposed by the old master.

However... Fang Chen felt the matter wasn't so simple.

Xia Xuanji didn't want to delve deeper into this topic. Instead, he took out several memorials and asked Fang Chen, "What do you think about these matters?"

Fang Chen glanced over them and smiled. "They resist fiercely? Then fight until they dare not resist. But I suggest that after these campaigns, you halt and consolidate what you've gained."

Xia Xuanji sighed. "Right, I do need a rest. After fighting for so many years, if they're not tired, I sure am."

He casually asked, "Xia Ji hasn't come back in all these years. When you have time, tell him to come back and visit. I have my reasons for not paying him much attention before."

Fang Chen said lightly, "I remember when I was young, the first time I met Xia Ji and took him back home to eat, my mother served me food. At that time, he was very envious. Some things, once done, cannot be undone. If he wants to come back, he will come back on his own. There's no need for me to say it. I'm going south for a walk now."

Xia Xuanji watched Fang Chen leave the main hall and remained silent for a long time.

Fang Chen had just stepped out of the main hall when he saw a woman dressed in cloud-patterned silk standing not far away. Her back was facing him, and he wasn't able to see her face.

Not far behind her were a group of eunuchs and palace maids. Fang Chen smiled and walked toward the woman.

Immediately, a eunuch rushed out to block Fang Chen. He warily asked, "Who are you?"

This stranger's appearance and clothing were utterly unfamiliar—clearly not someone from the palace.

The woman suddenly ordered, "Step back."

At her words, the group of eunuchs and palace maids quickly bowed and stepped aside. This princess held an extraordinary status in Grand Xia. Not only was her status lofty, but her abilities were also beyond imagination.

The woman turned to look at Fang Chen. Her features bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Fang Cangyue, and in some ways, even a slight resemblance to Fang Chen.

The woman greeted with a graceful bow. "Greetings, Cousin." "The last time I saw you, you were this small," said Fang Chen, gesturing at his waist.

Cousin!?

The eunuchs and palace maids were stunned, then all gasped quietly as they recalled a certain legend.

Xia Yunxin smiled. "It's been quite a few years."

Her memories had blurred, but seeing her cousin again brought them flooding back.

Fang Chen asked casually, "What about Auntie? I don't see her in the capital. Is she in the southern region?"

Xia Yunxin replied, "Mother has always been in the southern lands."

Fang Chen inquired, "I see your cultivation isn't weak now. Has Auntie formed a core yet?"

Xia Yunxin sighed softly. "No. With her aptitude, forming a core is unlikely."

If forming a core was hopeless, then her remaining lifespan wasn't much either.

Fang Chen nodded. He wasn't worried about this. In the southern region, there had long been a City God Temple with Day and Night Walkers watching constantly.

When members of the Fang Family passed away, whether dying naturally or suffering wrongful death, they were all brought swiftly to the Lesser Underworld.

Fang Chen cupped his hands. "I'm going to the southern region for a visit. Farewell."

With that, he turned and left, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.

A thoughtful look appeared in Xia Yunxin's eyes, and she also floated out of the palace. The eunuchs and palace maids trailing behind her wanted to follow, but in an instant, her figure was gone.

They seemed used to it and merely exchanged glances before staying put.

After leaving the palace, Xia Yunxin arrived at a quiet residence where a young man was feeding fish by a pond.

𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"You're here."

"I'm here." Xia Yunxin nodded gently. "My cousin has returned. His background is very mysterious. I've studied him and believe he hides great secrets. Does our sect need information like this?"

The young man stretched lazily, walked over to Xia Yunxin, hooked her chin with his hand, and smiled faintly. "The Immortal Worshipping Sect’s creed is to roam the mortal world and pry into all things. I've heard some rumors about your cousin.

"Now that he's back, you might as well take this opportunity to learn more, it could be useful. I've read books on Grand Xia. Your rapid development would be impossible without external interference. I want to know exactly where your cousin's cultivation originates. If we figure that out, maybe we can benefit from it."

Xia Yunxin frowned slightly, quietly stepping back half a step to pull her chin away from his fingers, and said coolly, "Our sect cultivators only seek and sell information; we don't interfere in such matters. Don't set your sights on Great Xia."

"Yunxin, cultivators defy the heavens. If you want to become an immortal, you can't have such naive thoughts."

The young man shook his head, stepped forward, and reached out to place a hand on Xia Yunxin's shoulder. In the next moment, a figure appeared behind him and struck his forehead with a palm.

Bang!

The young man instantly dissolved into a mist of blood, leaving only a dazed wandering soul standing there.