Chapter 527: Two Women Fighting Over a Man! Peak Mid-Stage

Chapter 527 -258: Two Women Fighting Over a Man! Peak Mid-Stage

“Chen Sheng, oh, Chen Sheng.”

Nie Xiangjun shook her head, her tone playful.

“I really don’t know whether to praise you for your heaven-defying methods and unmatched charisma, or to curse you for being a natural-born womanizer who leaves a trail of broken hearts. I sent you to Nanzhao to investigate the inner workings of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.”

“But you…”

She paused, her gaze sweeping meaningfully over the slightly disheveled room.

“You went and slept with their Sect Leader? Tsk tsk. If that girl Lingxi heard about this, she’d have to see you in a new light.”

Given Nie Xiangjun’s Cultivation and experience, she had naturally pieced together most of the story from the jealous confrontation and veiled words she’d overheard outside the door just moments before.

This was precisely why she had such complicated feelings about Chen Sheng.

‘The great Master of Ten Thousand Poisons, a beautiful and powerful figure in Nanzhao, seduced by this kid in just a few days?’

If she hadn’t seen and heard it for herself, Nie Xiangjun would have found it absolutely impossible to believe.

‘Does Chen Sheng really have some strange quality that makes women flock to him like moths to a flame?’

“You jest, Senior. This whole affair… it was truly a string of unforeseen coincidences, all for a reason.”

Chen Sheng gave a dry laugh, glossing over the details.

“Oh, sure. You’ve certainly got a way with words when it comes to sweet-talking women.”

A faint smile played on Nie Xiangjun’s lips as she slowly mimicked his tone.

“‘Even Nie Lingxi, my fiancée-to-be, doesn’t mean as much to me as you do’… If Lingxi heard you say that, I wonder what she would think.”

The smile on Chen Sheng’s face didn’t falter, but his heart skipped a beat. He knew this elder had overheard what he’d said to placate Sun Yuzhi.

He immediately changed the subject, his expression turning serious as he asked:

“Senior, you arrived so quickly. Did you receive my message?”

“You had Sun Yuzhi contact me with an urgent Sound Transmission Magical Artifact, saying there was a major incident at the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect. How could I dare to delay?”

Nie Xiangjun dropped her playful demeanor, her expression growing earnest.

“Tell me, what exactly happened?”

“I’ve mostly figured out the internal situation of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.”

Chen Sheng stated concisely:

“First Elder Song Zhe is indeed colluding with the Profound Yin Valley. His plan is to subvert the Ouyang Lineage and allow the Profound Yin Valley to absorb the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect. As for Sect Leader Lan, I’ve negotiated a preliminary agreement with her.”

“She is willing to offer thirty percent of the sect’s resources to the Nie Family in exchange for your support against the Profound Yin Valley and help in securing her position as Sect Leader. Furthermore, she will also…”

Chen Sheng then clearly laid out the details he had settled with Lady Lan.

“Well done.”

Nie Xiangjun nodded slightly after he finished, a look of approval in her eyes.

Setting aside his romantic escapades, Chen Sheng’s efficiency and results were truly satisfactory.

To be able to create a breakthrough in such a complex situation in such a short time, and to reach an agreement favorable to the Nie Family—this was a level of ability that no ordinary prodigy could match.

No wonder he had been able to quickly establish a firm foothold in Ning’an Prefecture and build a foundation for himself.

“There is one more matter I must bring to your attention, Senior.”

Chen Sheng’s expression turned grave.

“Based on my investigation and speculation, I fear the Profound Yin Valley and Song Zhe won’t give us much time to prepare. It’s very likely they’ll find an opportunity to make their move in the coming days.”

“They’ll try to use lightning-fast methods to settle the situation and create a fait accompli before the Nie Family can formally intervene and act as a deterrent.”

Of course, he had learned of the Profound Yin Valley’s specific movements from the Celestial Book, but right now, he could only pass it off as ‘speculation’.

Hearing this, Nie Xiangjun’s dark brows furrowed slightly in thought.

“Hmm… your concerns are not without reason. Those people from the Profound Yin Valley have always been domineering and don’t like to play by the rules.”

After a moment of consideration, Nie Xiangjun quickly made a decision.

“Very well. I will conceal my identity and remain at the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect for a few days.”

“First, as a precaution. If the Profound Yin Valley really dares to make a move now, I can represent the Nie Family, state our position, and offer assistance.”

“Second, I can use this opportunity to gauge the Profound Yin Valley’s true strength in Nanzhao and establish the Nie Family’s might for future endeavors.”

If she were to go to the Profound Yin Valley to negotiate in person, it would be beneath her status and could easily put her on the defensive. It was far better to wait for them to make their move, countering each attack as it came.

Whether it came to war or peace, the Nie Family would have the upper hand.

The two of them discussed the details for a little while longer.

Nie Xiangjun instructed Chen Sheng to keep an eye on the situation and maintain communication with Lady Lan. Then, her figure dissipated like a wisp of smoke, vanishing to some unknown location within the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

After seeing off the elusive Nie Family senior, Chen Sheng let out a soft breath, suppressing the various stray thoughts that had been troubling him.

He immediately turned, returned to the meditation cushion, and sat down cross-legged again.

A storm was brewing in the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, the Nie Family was now involved, and the conflict between Lady Lan and Sun Yuzhi had temporarily subsided…

It seemed everything was entering a new phase.

Meanwhile, a portion of the refined power that the Dragon Yang Gu King had accumulated over many years and fed back into his body had yet to be fully refined and absorbed. On top of that, the medicinal power from the Seven-leaf Thunder Ginseng and other rare resources still remained.

This was the perfect opportunity to rapidly raise his Cultivation.

At this thought, Chen Sheng immediately closed his eyes, centered his being, and submerged his consciousness into his Dantian Qi Sea.

He had a faint sense of confidence that once he fully refined this refined power and the Seven-leaf Thunder Ginseng, he would be able to raise his Cultivation in a very short amount of time.

The peak of the mid-stage of Profound Mastery was already within reach!

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