Chapter 1631 The Sudden Test from Second Uncle (Third Update)

Facing Shen Yunzhou’s doubts, Zhou Qing stopped, turned around to look at him, and his gaze grew a bit more serious.

“First of all, Yaoyao is still in this manor. Her cultivation is still shallow right now, so there’s no way I can just casually let outsiders enter this place and get close to her. If the other party harbors ill intent, wouldn’t that put her in danger?”

“Also, let me give you some advice as your brother‑in‑law: people’s hearts are hidden in their chests; never casually believe anything someone says. No matter how harmless they seem, you must keep a bit of vigilance, or else you won’t even know how you died when the time comes.”

Zhou Qing’s tone was full of warning.

Seeing Zhou Qing’s grave expression, Shen Yunzhou’s heart gave a jolt, as if he had guessed something.

He nodded at once, lowered his voice and said, “So, what you mean is, he might have lied to us?”

“The reason you agreed to him first was just to steady him, to keep him from jumping over the wall like a cornered dog?”

“Then should we quietly retreat from the other side of the manor right now, slip away from his surveillance?”

Zhou Qing shook his head. “No rush yet. If we retreat now, it’ll instead look guilty and easily arouse his suspicion.”

“But we do need to be ready for that at any time. Your father and third uncle are still out there probing the Yan Family’s situation and haven’t returned. I need to go find Second Granduncle and discuss a countermeasure.”

“You stay here, and during this period don’t have any contact with Gui Cang at all, so as not to expose our intentions, understood?”

Shen Yunzhou nodded quickly. “Alright, I understand! Brother‑in‑law, don’t worry, I definitely won’t act rashly!”

Zhou Qing gave a soft “mm,” said nothing more, and directly turned into a streak of escape light, heading straight for Second Granduncle’s residence.

…

Ever since Second Granduncle broke through to the Supreme Realm, he had completely idled down.

On usual days, apart from accompanying Yaoyao and enjoying family bliss, he would occasionally go out to help Zhou Qing’s father‑in‑law and the others scout the Yan Family’s movements.

But today, he just happened to be home.

“Second Granduncle!” Zhou Qing knocked lightly on the door from outside, and as soon as his voice fell, the door creaked open.

“You came at just the right time!” Second Granduncle’s face carried a smile as he grabbed Zhou Qing and pulled him in. “Perfect timing to introduce someone to you!”

Before Zhou Qing could ask, Second Granduncle handed over a completely lustrous image jade scroll.

Full of doubt, Zhou Qing accepted it, pressed the jade scroll to his brow, and let his divine sense probe inside.

The next moment, a phantom unfolded before his eyes.

It was a burly man, over eight feet tall, with broad shoulders and a thick back. His eyes were bright and spirited, carrying a straightforward, carefree air that didn’t fuss over trifles.

But if one looked carefully, there were a few traces of barely hidden demonic aura and wildness between his brows, and a faint beastly pressure seemed to coil around him.

Zhou Qing recognized this person at a glance—he was precisely that Divine Beast that had appeared on the 3rd Floor of the Wilderness Forbidden Area, and also a terrifyingly powerful Celestial Venerable.

“This is the big brother I told you about.” Second Granduncle patted Zhou Qing’s shoulder, his tone firm.

“If he’s still in Nanhuang State and you run into him in the future, just mention my name. Say you’re ‘Third,’ and he’ll naturally know.”

Zhou Qing slowly nodded and put the jade scroll away, but no joy appeared on his face.

Instead, he spoke in a heavy tone. “Second Granduncle, people’s hearts are hidden in their chests—let alone these pure-blooded demon beasts whose temperaments are even harder to gauge.”

“Didn’t you say before that he originally got injured and fell onto the 3rd Floor of the Wilderness Forbidden Area to recuperate because he was fighting with a group of Celestial Venerables and Earth Venerables over a fragment of an Extreme Dao Weapon?”

Second Granduncle looked at Zhou Qing, his brows slightly furrowing as he vaguely guessed what Zhou Qing was thinking. “You mean…”

“Back then he was being hunted down by the Dynasty Alliance’s Inspector, Su Minghe. In order to save him, you didn’t hesitate to detonate the Destiny Lamp, that imitation Extreme Dao Weapon we got from Yama!” Zhou Qing’s speed of speech was steady, but every word was clear.

“The self‑detonation of the Destiny Lamp injured Su Minghe, and in his fury he turned to hunt you instead.”

“To escape, you then used your own complete Extreme Dao Weapon. By now, Su Minghe’s target has long shifted from that Divine Beast to you.”

He paused, and his gaze turned a bit sharper. “So much time has passed, and Su Minghe still hasn’t found you. What if he went to seek that Divine Beast for cooperation?”

“In the face of an absolute gap in strength and the temptation of benefits, no matter how great the debt of lifesaving grace is, it may not outweigh the greed in one’s heart.”

“If that Divine Beast wants to protect himself or get benefits in return, it’s not impossible he’d sell you out.”

Hearing Zhou Qing’s words, the smile on Second Granduncle’s face gradually faded, replaced by deep appreciation.

He patted Zhou Qing’s arm, his tone gratified. “Congratulations, you’ve passed the test.”

Zhou Qing: “…”

“Your granduncle has lived this long—what schemes and betrayals for profit haven’t I seen?” Second Granduncle shook his head with a laugh.

“In the sects I stayed in before, the imaging stones recording this kind of thing could pile up into a mountain. Now that you have a child like Yaoyao, you must think thrice before acting, and plan before you move.”

“What happened today was actually a sudden idea on my part, a test I set for you. I just wanted to see whether, facing a backing like a Celestial Venerable, you would lose your sense of measure.”

Hearing Second Granduncle’s words, Zhou Qing gave a helpless bitter smile. “Second Granduncle, you really don’t trust me much, do you.”

“It’s not that I don’t trust you; I’m worried that you’re young and hot‑blooded, easily bewitched by appearances.” Second Granduncle’s tone became solemn.

“You’ve grown very fast now, and your thinking is getting more thorough. Your granduncle is very pleased.”

“But you still need to remember this big brother’s face. If by any chance you truly run into him in the future, it might come in handy in some unexpected way.”

Zhou Qing nodded seriously. “Mm, I understand.”

“Right, what did you come to me for today?” Second Granduncle asked.

Zhou Qing’s expression straightened, and he no longer delayed.

From his past dealings with Lady Li back at the Taiqing Sect, to all the oddities surrounding Gui Cang suddenly showing up now.

And his own speculation that Abbot Kuei was controlling Gui Cang—he laid it all out, one by one, without the slightest concealment.

After hearing this, Second Granduncle paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, brows tightly knitted as he quickly sorted through the key information in his mind.

After a moment, he stopped walking, looked at Zhou Qing, and spoke gravely. “So, you suspect that this godson of yours has already been taken over?”

“It doesn’t really count as complete possession—it’s more like he’s at the edge of being taken over.” Zhou Qing shook his head.

“Why are you so sure?” Second Granduncle asked.

For a moment, Zhou Qing didn’t know how to explain the existence of Heart Mirror Vision, so he could only point to his sea of consciousness.

He said vaguely, “It’s a kind of warning brought by my Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown. It can vaguely sense abnormalities in other people’s consciousness.”

Second Granduncle didn’t doubt much, since he had already witnessed the strange amplifications brought by Zhou Qing’s four flowers before.

To the extent that neither soul search nor possession could be done to him—having some special sensory ability was only natural.

Without much hesitation, he said on the spot, “We save him. We absolutely must save him!”

“Since he’s your godson, then to me he’s a god‑grandson. How could I possibly stand by while a junior is being controlled and do nothing!”